Bathrooms – Always Summer

Red, White, and BLUE

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July 1, 2019

The importance of BLUE in Interior Design

As the Fourth nears, I thought it would be fun to continue a loose tradition over here on Always Summer to post Red, White, and Blue inspired rooms about this time every year (or so.) In the past, I’ve posted photos of projects done by other designers. This year, I wanted to keep it “internal” and post pretty projects by our people! Since they are magnanimously talented, and all! 😉

As I was searching for pretty pictures to share, the majority of what I found was BLUE related, so today, let’s celebrate some blue, shall we?

Blue is the color of the sky and the sea, making me thankful of all the freedoms we have here in the USA. Blue is associated with depth and stability. And those who fight for our country definitely give us that. Many shades of blue are beneficial to the mind and the body, fostering a sense of calmness and serenity. So, as you can see, blue is a color worth celebrating!

Here is a roundup of blue I think you’ll enjoy. Feast your eyes!

Design by Lindsey Townsend. Photo by Jean Allsopp.

Design by Lisa Palmer. Photo by Anna Goodson.

Design by Lindsey Townsend. Photo by Anna Goodson.

Design by Lisa Palmer. Photo by Jean Allsopp.

Design by Elish Moon. Photo by Anna Goodson.

Design by Lindsey Townsend

Design by Lisa Palmer. Photo by Jean Allsopp.

Design by Lisa Palmer

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Design by Lisa Palmer. Photo by Anna Goodson.

Design by Lisa Palmer. Photo by Jean Allsopp.

I love ALL of those spaces! Blue is not only beautiful in design, but it serves such a great purpose in relaxing us and reminding us of freedom. So take in all the blue. And red and white while you’re at it. And have a very happy 4th!

As always, thanks for stopping by Always Summer. XO! Laurel

Heavy On The Wall Color

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March 11, 2019

Heavy on the Wall Color: Nine Stunning Rooms With Dark, Moody Walls

Maybe it’s the gray day outside, but today I feel super compelled to share some of my favorite interiors with dark walls! These moody rooms are anything but dreary, though. I actually love the life that a deep, dark paint color gives. 🙂 And a dark texture or wall covering just adds all the interest. Don’t you think?

All of these rooms were designed by SummerHouse designers. And they’re all just fabulous! Take a peek–

Our designers have touched on their favorite deep gray/brown/almost black paint colors in these blog posts:

The Best Paint Colors for Small Spaces
Bold Paint Colors
Our Favorite Fall Paint Colors
The Best Non-White Neutrals
Winter Gray Paint Colors

I absolutely love each of these spaces. They’re moody, yet therapeutic, if you ask me! 😉 And a great dark wall automatically ups the style of the space. Be sure to check out our Projects page and our Galleries By Room to get some more inspo. You might even find a few more dark spaces I didn’t include here! The hunt is ON. 😉

Ok you guys… Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope your week is off to a great start despite the grossness outside in our neck of the weeks. Check back soon, as we will be posting updates about MAYMOD in the very near future!

You are amazing!

XO, Laurel

Stone Lake Project

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June 5, 2018

Inside a beautiful French Caribbean home designed by Lindsey Townsend in Madison, Mississippi

We are SO thrilled to have a new project by Interior Designer Lindsey Townsend up on our project site! This project, called Stone Lake, is a beautiful home that Lindsey has worked on since the very beginning stages. If you follow her on Instagram, you might remember seeing progress photos from this project.

Here are a few of our favorite snaps from this home. Now that it is completed, it could not be any more perfect. We love every detail!

Great work Lindsey! More pictures here >>>

Big Impact In A Small Room

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August 29, 2016

In this edition of Inside The Orange Box, our designers are talking about powder rooms! Specifically, how to make the biggest impact in the smallest room of the house! Our question to them was, “If you could only change one thing in a powder room, what would you change that makes the biggest impact?”

Here’s what they had to say!

INTERIOR DESIGNER KATY SANDERS

The walls! Whether it is a dark, saturated paint color or a fun wallcovering, this is the best way to make a big impact in a small space!

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INTERIOR DESIGNER MARY COURTNEY JOHNS

Lighting makes a huge impact in such a small space. There is a fine balance between there being too much and too little. Having sconces as well as a chandelier allow for plenty of direct light on your face while looking in the mirror as well as illumination for the overall room. This also makes the room feel more substantial and open. Choose some standout fixtures to increase the impact factor!

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INTERIOR DESIGNER ELISH MOON

So this may not be the simplest answer, but it depends on what state the bathroom is in. If you have decent cabinetry and stone already, try a new paint color or wallcovering. If the countertop is an eyesore, invest in some beautiful stone. (Some powder bathrooms might be small enough to score a deal on a stone remnant!) Another easy update is new lighting! Get creative and evaluate your priorities.

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INTERIOR DESIGNER KATIE CARONE

Picking a dramatic new paint color or wallcovering is always the quickest and easiest change that can make such a huge difference in a powder room, assuming no major updates or remodels need to occur. Second to this would be updating the fixtures and/or lighting.

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If you need help making your bathrooms and powder rooms beautiful, we’re here for you! That’s what our designers do! 😉 Give us a call! 601-853-4445.

We hope you’re having a great day! Thanks for checking in!

Powder Room Perfection

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March 21, 2016

Let’s just be honest… powder rooms are often neglected. Why is that? We think they should be beautiful, because we spend so much time there. So today, we are bringing them to the forefront!

Here are six powder rooms we are proud to call our own – designed by SummerHouse designers!

Powder Room Perfection //

Powder Room Perfection

Thinking your powder room needs a refresh? Our designers would love to help you! Just call or email us and you will be connected with a designer.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

Inspired by Barbara Westbrook

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September 3, 2015

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With Barbara Westbrook gracing our shop with her presence in just two weeks, we thought we’d take a close look at some of her beautiful work, all of which is featured in the book she will be signing, Gracious Rooms!

How gorgeous are these spaces…

3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, September 17th is when the fun goes down! We look forward to seeing you!

Thanks for reading today! Have a great one!

All White Everything

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July 7, 2015

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If you’ve flipped through the latest issue of Social South, you probably saw the beautiful Township home that designer Todd Prince did! We wanted to share a little more from that gorgeous project with you! We love the tonal simplicity seen here… It could not be prettier!

What do you think? Gorgeous, right?!

Todd’s House

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May 11, 2015

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We are all very excited for our very own Todd Prince because… His house was featured in Delta Magazine! And it is BEAUTIFUL! (And how delicious does that drink on the cover look?!)

Todd did such an amazing job… Could his home be any more cheery? We just love it! Thanks to Delta for the feature, and cheers to Todd for a job well done!

Six Stunning Bathrooms

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January 19, 2015

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In need of some inspiration this chilly morning? Allow us to share a few of our favorite bathrooms designed by our very own SummerHouse designers! Since everyone has to spend time in the bathroom, why not make it just as beautiful as the rest of your home?

We think these lovely loos are a great example of that!

Do you have a favorite out of these?

We hope your week is off to a great start!

Bright + Light Bathrooms

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May 29, 2014

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Happy Thursday!

We have some bright, white eye candy for you today! Everybody loves a pretty bathroom, and these two are over-the-top gorgeous with their soft color palettes and beautiful design…. We love the pops of modern in this first bathroom!

And the mix of old and new in this bathroom is done perfectly!

Wouldn’t you agree?! 🙂

Have a beautiful day and a wonderful rest of the week! Thanks for stopping by!

Winter Whites in Social South

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January 8, 2014

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The new issue of Social South is out! And it is gorgeous!

In this issue, you can find a great story (by our very own Laurel) and some fab photos (by our lovely photographer Anna!) of a bedroom (and adjoining bath) that designer Chelsea Sirmons put together! The title of this story is, appropriately, Winter Whites!

Check out the full story on pages 24 and 25 by clicking here!

Here are a few larger images of this same room just for fun… We hope you love it!

What do you think? We love how Chelsea used so many of the client’s existing pieces when creating this soft, updated look. We love mixing old and new!

Speaking of our dear Chelsea… Since her husband was transferred to South Carolina in December, we find ourselves in need of another interior designer/sales associate! So we’re hiring!

If you are interested in this position or know someone who is, please take a look at this blog post with more information about the job. We’d love to hear from those of you who are qualified! 🙂

Fenwick Residence

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November 26, 2013

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Designer Elizabeth Gullett recently completed a FABULOUS project that we wanted to share with you! We got Elizabeth to tell us a little about this beautiful kitchen and bathroom, and a little about her thought process, while working on the Fenwick Residence…

{ KITCHEN }

“This kitchen was designed for a young, hip, growing family. It needed to be modern and crisp, but still warm and approachable. The creamy white cabinets and wall color make one of my favorite combos: Benjamin Moore Moonlight White and Simply White. The touches of warm brass on the lighting and hardware give a touch of the past, but in a fresh new way. The dark walnut island adds a big shot of warmth and richness- without it, I think this kitchen would have felt cold and boring. Sunbrella slipcovers on the island barstools will hold up to lots of spaghetti- just bleach these babies!”

{ BATHROOM }

“This bathroom is one of my favorite parts of the house. A sculptural soaking tub makes a strong focal point immediately as you enter, grounded by the silk pendant overhead. The marble is everywhere- the floors, the walls, and then detailed on the shower floor and ceiling. Huge glass shower doors on each side keep it clean and open. The same Moonlight White and Simply White paint that was used in the kitchen is repeated here. The hardware color changed to polished nickel, giving a clean, crisp feeling. (Note: mixing metals in a house can be great- it gives depth and interest from room to room! I used soft satin brass, polished nickel, and bronzed iron in this house.)”

Great job, Elizabeth! We’re in love… Keep up the fab work!

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