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BRODER Designs, llc.
Havana, FL 32333
ph: 850-566-7146
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From small projects to the impossibly large, we can help you through each stage of the process. From design basics such as painting your walls to complex ideas you have never dreamed of, let our community of experts and experienced designers spur you with creativity.
Got a hankering to do some redesigning during your time off but aren't sure where to start? Let us help! Get step by step- instructions on many design projects or add your own ideas to our mix of ideas.
Although it isn't an old saying, it really should be: you can't design a living room if you're thinking about a kitchen. Each room in the house must be considered carefully before picking up the paintbrush. Know what you want, what the room is used for, and how to best accommodate them both. It's easier to start out right than it is to fix a mistake, so ask us about our design tips about specific rooms before you go to the hardware store.
Sometimes a few challenges arise in decorating that must be overcome, such as creating the perfect office hideaway in a small space in the house. Organizing gorgeous rooms can also be a challenge on a tight budget, so a little creativity is in order. "Creativity", That's where we come in!
We have found that one of the simplest design project to undertake is just coordinating colors in the home to give the desired mood. The most important tip we can give about design is "cohesiveness". For a design to work it must have hohesiveness. Yes, it's possible to design each room differently, as long as there is some design element that brings it all together. Wheather it's from one room to another, or the exterior of a house with the interior of a house. There's nothing worst that walking from an ultra moder kitchen into an ultra rustic living room. A living room can be cool, modern and contemporary with sleek black furniture and stark white walls. You can also have a rustic theme and incorporate browns, greens and a daring splash of burgundy here and there. Color schemes help give a room personality and are the most basic and integral part of designing any room as long as the rooms maintain their cohesiveness.
Before
Work has alread started in this picture, but it gives an idea as to where the project began. In this picture, the entryway has already been expanded, or doubled in width. Floor was stripped of all carpet and other floor coverings to expose the wonderfully original oak hard-wood floors.
After
As with most design styles, craftsman décor is a combination of elements, colors, wood tones, tiles and metal details. Each piece adds to the basic craftsman style: Simple shapes, Strong lines, Exposed joints, Limited ornamentation, Metals, stained glass and painted tiles to embellish solid, straight-lined furniture, Stylized floral fabrics depicting nature scenes
Before
This delapadated little home has been a rental property for many years. Cigarette stains ran down the walls like lava. This home was in dire need of an "affordable" renovation.
After
The door was replaced by this windowed door to brighten up a dark problemed corner. The walls were painted a golden yellow with ultra white trim also to add a bright, cheerful, glow to the interior, and compliment the wonderfully refinished oak hard-wood floors.
BRODER Designs, llc.
Havana, FL 32333
ph: 850-566-7146
craftsma