Before and After Salon Transformation

Last week I attended the relaunch of 1245 Salon and Spa located in Atlanta, GA, near Atlantic Station. The salon had just undergone a three month makeover done by yours truly, with the help of a few great people. 

Terrell Dinkins, Designer & 1245 Salon and Spa Owner Tammy White

Makeover highlights included:

• Adding a curved wall to create a separate lobby area
• Applying blue and green paint colors to provide more of a spa feel
• Installing two partition walls to expand the dryer room and create privacy in the shampoo area
• Lightening up the floors from an earlier drab brown to a new light grey
• Replacing commercial lights in the ceiling with other types of lighting, including pistachio green pendant lights and recessed lighting
• Creating a photo gallery — what the designer calls a “wall of style” — of client head shots to showcase the work of the salon’s master stylists
• Completing the salon’s look with new furnishings, decorative accessories and wall art

The makeover is a far cry from the salon’s original industrial-type feel. The space was cold, looked like a warehouse and did not match the name,"Salon and Spa". 

 Take a look at the before and after shots of the salon:

Lobby Before Makeover

Lobby After Makeover

Other Side of Lobby Leading Into Salon-A Curved Wall
 Was Added to Create a Separate Waiting Area From the Styling Area
 of the Salon

Cool Blues and Grays Were Added To Lobby





Other Side of Curved Wall; Hair Gallery Wall Was Created

Dryer Area Before Makeover

We Expanded and Created a Private Dryer Room with Wall to The Right
I Love How The Gray Floors Soften The Main Colors of Blue and Green

I would be remiss if I did not thank all of the brands who contributed to this project:

• Warden Contracting
• CertaPro Painters
• Lowe’s 
• Canvas4Life.com
• The Company Store
• Kohl’s
• Steve Silver Co. 
• Coaster Fine Furniture
• Pink Door Décor
• UncommonGoods.com
• Dream Room Designs

Until Next Time,

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Grays Don't Have To Be Blue

I absolutely love playing with colors. Starting with a neutral pallet gives you a playground of freedom when it comes to color and patterns. One of my favorite neutral shades is gray. Gray doesn't have to be moody blue. Combine it with your favorite splash of fun and watch it come alive.

I am playing around with looks for a new project. Look at the beautiful shades of gray in the chair, lamp, pillows, and window hardware. Yes, it makes a beautiful neutral backdrop for the beginning of a project. The splash of orange gives the gray life. Think about it, you could add pretty much any vibrant splash to gray and it would look fab!

What's your favorite neutral color... Black, Gray, Cream, White?

Until Next Time,

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Suit and Tie for Your Windows by Posh Interiors, LLC

Believe it or not but in the design business, there are truly high seasons when people want to make sure there homes are in "Posh Notch" condition for the holidays.  We are embarking upon that season. Towards the end of the summer and right before the holidays, designers get pretty busy, at least I do. I am starting on a couple of simple projects.  One of the small projects is adding window treatments to a client's family room and helping her select a few accessories to give the room a finished look.

Here's what I have known but encountered again.  Men just don't get the whole window treatment thing.  They can't believe the cost of fabric per yard and the cost of dressing a window.  When I explained to the husband of my client that custom window treatments are like purchasing a custom made suit for a guy, he got that concept.  The suit is made just for him and the window dressings are made to fit your window like no other curtain on a rack.  If you want a posh,  custom look, you have to pay for it.

Have you taken the plunge and put the suit and tie on your windows or are they still undressed?

I would love to hear from you.

Until Next Time

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Companies That Give Back

Today,  I want to give an unsolicited plug to Lowe's Home Improvement Stores.  There logo says, "Never Stop Improving".  I would like to say that they "Never Stop Giving".  I have begun a makeover project (I will give you details and an update in a later posting) and without hesitation, Lowe's jumped right in to assist with the project.  I spoke to some of the employees and many of them shared their personal stories of how the company had given supplies back to schools where their children attended.

Yes, I know many companies do give back.  Unfortunately, they go unrecognized because they are large corporations. Well today, I want to say thanks (oh, and an fyi, Lowe's was my second employer in high school. I worked in there back payroll office).

I have begun a few summer home improvement projects on top of the many items I am trying to balance on my plate.  My first stop for all of my supplies will be my neighborhood Lowe's Store.

Until Next Time

XOXO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

Atlanta Interior Design

www.poshinteriorsllc.com

Go-To Red the Fabulous Queen "C"

Every year designers get excited about the new Pantone Color of the Year announcement.  If colors were humans, they would all race to the front of the Crayola box shouting, "Pick Me, Pick Me".  Last year Tangerine Tango was all the rave.  For a long time brown was the new black and everyone wanted to trim out their home in chocolate brown.

When I think of all the colors that have fought their way to being the new "it" color, none have quite reign like the Queen "C" Red.  Oh, I love that red and so does styles of all kind.  Red is the queen of all colors.  She creates sizzle and vibrance wherever she lands, from furniture to clothing and even our ruby red lips.  She's the go to girl and throwback color when you need a little pop.

Here's a look at one of my favorite colors as she graces styles of all forms. 

Spring Red Bag from Ralph Lauren Collection

Kerry Washington

Most would agree that not many can wear red lip stick like the beautiful Kerry Washington.  No matter what she is wearing, we would all be drawn to her face and the pop of color on her lips.  It's because of her red lipstick, she can minimize her accessories. Imagine the chaotic energy that would be created if she were wearing busy earrings.

  

Crimson Chair from Pink Door Decor

This gorgeous chair would really create pop to a drab room.  It's not too bright in color that you would grow old of it after a few years.   Imagine this in a set of four surrounding a cocktail table!

Beautiful Red Hair Accessories for Wedding

Women are now going outside of the traditional pastel wedding colors. Spring reds are becoming popular wedding colors.

Although I love pink, red is my go-to color when I'm trying to create a little sizzle. 

 What's yours?

Until Next Time

XO

Terrell Dinkins

Residential Designer

www.poshinteriorsllc.com