A Year in Pictures

I can't believe it's been a year since I officially started Jennifer Taylor Design and what a year it's been!  I've been blessed with the BEST clients that have not only challenged me to do my best work, but have been open to most of my ideas.  To mark this occasion I thought I would recap the year with photos of different projects, at different stages throughout 2012.  Be warned - most of these photos were taken with my phone and are not the best, but they help tell my story.  Enjoy!

Some finishing touches on a master bedroom.  Love this seating area.

This kitchen was featured in the 2012 Parade of Homes.

The extent of my "craftiness" for the boy's bathroom in the same parade house.

A bed I designed with a custom canopy and pillows to go with a colorful quilt I found at a local store.

These were the selections I put together for a family room re-do in Orlando.  We designed and furnished the entire room via email and mail.  We are now working on the finishing touches to include window treatments.

Fabrics I put together for new cushions and pillows for a breakfast nook.

This is a page from my first e-Design project for a studio apartment.  I can't wait to get the finished photos back from the client.

Built-in desk I designed for a girl's bedroom.

This was the kitchen island top for a home renovation project I helped with.

This was the rug I selected and used for inspiration for a playroom I designed.

The finished product.  Both the parents and kids couldn't be happier with how this space turned out.

This was one of my largest projects of the year.  I assisted these clients on all the selections for their new "modern country" home, as well as the furnishings once they moved in.  It has been a great project with a great family!

This was their kitchen right before they moved in.  We did a real brick splash instead of traditional tile and I was so happy with how it turned out.  

This photo wall (from another project) highlights many generations of this family.  I helped create this with another designer I work with.  The client's reaction was tears.

This is a bathroom that we totally transformed with just wallpaper, fabric and new lighting.  

This was installed in a nursery I designed.  We took full advantage of the stripe around the room to highlight the wall decor we used.

I loved helping these clients finish off their green dining room by installing new draperies and rug, as well as new fabric for their existing dining chairs.

Detail shot of the draperies.  This was one of my favorite fabrics I used all year!

A Mickey and Minnie Mouse wall decal I installed in a kid's bathroom.  Well worth the effort.

The finished family room in my modern farmhouse project.

I ended the year doing a little holiday decorating for one of my favorite clients...my sister!

I can't begin to put in words how grateful I am for a wonderful first year.  I find myself wondering if I made the right decision, but I'm always reminded that I did by the feeling I get looking forward to each day.  I know year #2 will not only bring me more projects, but more people to teach me and bless me.

Thanks for reading,
Jennifer 

Introducing...JT Design Online

I finished up my first e-Design Room Makeover winner and it's off in the mail to her today!  I'm so excited and wish I could be a fly on the wall when she opens it.  My client is a recent college graduate who currently lives in a small studio apartment - she lives, sleeps and entertains all in the same large room (16' x 20')!  She wanted me to give her a more "grown up" look and only asked me to keep two things; her bed and sofa.  Everything else was up for grabs.  Here's a little taste of what she has coming...

The "Living Room" side of the room - these two chairs, paired with this small round table not only provide a great place to entertain, but will double as a small dining table.  Finding pieces that serve more than one purpose is key to a very small space.

The "Bedroom" side of the room - instead of traditional night stands, I went with a desk and chest.  Both the desk chair and bench can be easily brought over to the other side of the room for additional seating when she entertains.  The bench also opens up for extra storage!

I've given her two options for the wall behind her bed - vinyl decals or a stencil.

The wall decor is simple and brings in much needed interest around the room.

One of my favorite things is this bedding with this punch of yellow accent pillow.

I couldn't forget the finishing touches...

Now, onto my next winner.  If you are interested in having an e-Design done for your space, please contact me today.  This is a great way to get a high quality design plan for a fraction of the price of traditional interior design and in a lot less time!

This project took about 3 weeks to finish and with the client providing all the labor, her total room was just a little over $4,000!

And the Winner Is...

Thanks to everyone who participated in my e-Design Room Makeover Giveaway!  I got some great entries and it was really hard choosing the winners.  I honestly based my criteria on two things...who needed the most help (duh!) and which spaces would make the best before and after transformations.  I also wanted the projects to be fun, since I was doing them for free!

My first winner is Beth R!  

Her design challenges are very common.  She has one large space that she uses as a family room and dining room.  She also has two focal points that need to be addressed, a large television and a fireplace.  I am looking forward to creating an amazing space for her family!

My second winner is Sarah K!  

She has a 600 square foot studio apartment with one big room that she lives and sleeps in.  She is looking for a more "grown up" look in her space as she transitions from college student to career girl.  This one is going to be a challenge, but I'm totally up for it!

  
Because I'm a softy and can't leave anyone out, I'm giving all my other entries a 50% discount on my JT Design Online services so their spaces can be transformed, too.  You will receive an email with all the details.  

I'll keep everyone posted on my progress.  I can't wait to share the after photos!


Thanks for reading!
Jennifer

Room Makeover Giveaway!

I need a guinea pig (or two) to help me start my e-Design services at Jennifer Taylor Design.  It's super easy and only requires you to email me at least 5 photos of the room you want to have redesigned.  If I select your space - based on my own criteria - you will be asked to take detailed measurements of the room and fill out a simple design questionnaire.  It's that simple!

Once I receive your information, in 2 to 3 weeks, you will receive a box that includes a detailed furniture plan, fabric/paint samples, pictures of all my selections (to include furniture, rug, wall decor, window treatments and accessories) along with a shopping list from either online sources or local retail stores.  

I'm doing this to give me a chance to work with a real client and figure out the best ways to design a room with only my computer.  Again, you're my guinea pig, so expect a few "bumps" along the way.  The value of this makeover is between $400-$900, depending on the size of your room. 

Once you receive your box, I will ask for your HONEST feedback with the process.  This will definitely be the most important part for me.  

Thanks for participating and I look forward to getting your pictures.  Don't worry about what your room looks like.  If you were a designer...you wouldn't need my help!  

The deadline is JULY 15th extended to JULY 27th!!

Email address is Jennifer@JenniferTaylorDesign.com