It's what's on the inside that counts, right?
So if you've read my last blog, you know Jalee and I are avid lot decorators but new to sharing our stuff with the world. We have been discussing what kind of houses we want to spend time on, and which ones we want to share. I personally have a more traditional decorating style so I naturally gravitate toward dark wood and patterned fabrics, among other things. My boss has a few houses and tends to choose modern designs, and since I spend so much time in his homes I figured I could draw some inspiration from them. My decision to step outside of my comfort zone and try a modern beachhouse yesterday was impulsive, for sure. I placed a lot in town and then just ... stared at it. I've never built and decorated a modern house before! Where do you start?
Okay, okay, I'll start a sweet little cottage and use some of my traditional style just to get the juices flowing. Great!! It went well! I spent a few hours on a 10x10 lot building a two-story house with all the accoutrements I would expect in my own house. "Starter home" not so much, because it turns out I have expensive tastes, haha.
So I finish the interior, decide on a color for the exterior, slap a pretty roof on it, and VOILA! All finished. Time to take screenshots for the submission. *snap* *snap* *snap*
Hmm. I never realized before that I don't spend time on my exteriors ... and looking back on other houses I've done ... sometimes it really shows. How embarrassing. All right, Simmers, it's time for some research. I've got to learn how to put together brick and stucco and stonework and siding to compose a curb appeal masterpiece. Stay tuned...
Maggie
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