Posts by Karen Lee Johnson Interiors
Don’t reinvent the wheel … MAYBE drive somewhere new!
Not every home is a blank slate. And that can be a good thing! It means we don’t always have to start from scratch and tear the structure down to the studs. This can 1) highlight and maximize the potential-filled elements that already exist and 2) make your investment go further. While it’s fun to…
Read MoreCustom Artwork: A luxury or a necessity?
Unique artistic creations can really speak to our emotions. They can make us feel something. This is why it’s so special to have art in your home — so it can be enjoyed by you, and whoever enters your space. Art is truly a gift! Whether it’s the custom painting our founder Karen purchased in…
Read MoreMaster Bedroom Design Checklist: 8 Considerations to Enhance your Life.
A sanctuary. A haven. A calming, peaceful place for you to restore and recharge. Is that how your bedroom feels to you? If not, snuggle up with the possibilities here. Your bedroom offers a myriad of design opportunities … Are you embracing them all? At Karen Lee Johnson Interiors, we believe you deserve a space…
Read MoreWindow Treatments: The icing on the cake!
Windows likely aren’t the first place your mind goes when designing a home. (Like when you bake a cake, you probably don’t think about frosting first.) But that doesn’t mean they’re not important. Windows deserve special attention, and like frosting, they can take your room from good to incredible. At Karen Lee Johnson Interiors, we…
Read MoreKitchen cabinets: More than just looking good.
When you think about new kitchen cabinets, your mind likely goes to the exciting aesthetic possibilities — style and color. Those things are fun, inspiring and important, but if you want a kitchen that truly makes you happy, don’t forget to consider the functional possibilities that can improve your life. The function is where the…
Read MoreSMART TECHNOLOGY IN THE HOME: Explore the possibilities . . .
Technology is changing fast, both outside and inside the home. With a plethora of possibilities, it can feel a bit overwhelming. Plus if you’ve lived in your home for a while, you’re likely used to how things work. You may not be ready to adopt all of this technology (and you don’t have to). But…
Read MoreDesign for downsizing: Taking the items you love.
Many of our clients are downsizing … moving into smaller homes and embracing a fresh start! This is a fun, scary-exciting and emotional time, for sure. During this process, the questions that inevitably arise are: What are we taking with us? What will fit? Where will my favorite table go? Whether it’s a piece of…
Read MoreWinter is a great time to plan home projects!
Well, the groundhog said there would be six more weeks of winter and this February has proven to support that prediction. Many areas of the country are experiencing below zero temperatures, making it a tad difficult to enjoy being outdoors. So, what to do with your time indoors? If you and your family are looking…
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