Design: How do you envision your new SummerHill home?

Posted on November 4, 2009 by plynch

Do you envision it as a spa in Sonoma?

Picture this as a calm, serene place, with neutral colors, shades of white, gray, beige, popping with colors of nature in variations of green.    Smooth tiles with movement, glass tiles, dark smooth woods, Berber carpets.

Luxurious master bath spa in new home
The Perfect Retreat – a soaking tub with neutral accent colors. A spa in your very own home.

Spa style doesn't need to be limited to the bathrooms - add relaxing accents to your master bedroom for the perfect retreat.
Spa style doesn’t need to be limited to the bathrooms – add relaxing accents to your master bedroom for the perfect retreat.

Do you envision it as a modern loft?

Picture this as a bright, happening space, with clean lines and changes of texture to emphasize colors.  Light woods, metallic tiles, glass tiles, textured carpets.

Loft living is hip and cool. It is easy to accent your home to give it the cool appeal that you want.
Loft living is hip and cool. It is easy to accent your home to give it the cool appeal that you want.

Do you envision it as a country retreat?

Picture this as a soft, relaxing space, with lots of variations of different colors, golds, browns, with punches of accent colors, reds or burgundy.  Natural stone tiles, rustic woods, patterned carpets.

Who says you can't have your cottage in an urban setting? This San Jose home offers the perfect mix of cottage accents in an urban setting.
Who says you can’t have your cottage in an urban setting? This San Jose home offers the perfect mix of cottage accents in an urban setting.

Or do you envision an eclectic blend of these styles together?

You can be adventurous in your own home!   Try mixing your favorite colors together , it will work , as long as you have  all these colors represented in fabrics , pillows , art and accessories , which will bring them all together.

Vibrant colors perfectly accent the golden bedspread and wood furniture for a fresh take on perfectly blending styles.
Vibrant colors perfectly accent the golden bedspread and wood furniture for a fresh take on perfectly blending styles.

All of these pictures are beautiful! The choice is yours.

Enjoy the process of designing your new home and making it your own.