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Milwaukee Color Consultant Interior Design Tip: How to warm up a room with paint

12/16/2022

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Milwaukee Color Consultant Warm paint colors

Chase away the winter blues

Craving a cozy corner? Ready to warm up a decade of grey? Time for a change?
Wisconsin winters can feel dreary and cold, but you don't have to feel like you are living in an igloo.

See how this cool blue room instantly becomes inviting with Arizona Tan by Benjamin Moore. Like the glow of candle light, these comforting tones warm the space.

As a Milwaukee Paint Color Consultant and Interior Designer, I'll help you choose the perfect paint color to warm up your room.
This color was chosen to work with the new furniture I found to create a welcoming AirBnB.
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Not only did a deeper hue show off the historic crown molding and architectural features, it created a sunny warmth in this Victorian home.
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Sheri Kaz is a trained color specialist in Milwaukee metro, serving Greenfield WI, Greendale WI, Franklin WI, Hales Corners, Oak Creek WI, Muskego, Mukwonago, New Berlin WI, Brookfield WI, Wauwatosa and Waukesha County.
Call 414-897-7741 to book your personal color consultation for your interior design and home renovation projects.
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Holiday Decorating- Thrift Store Finds and More -Slideshow

11/27/2022

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Collecting Christmas

The night before Thanksgiving, my best friend Jan hosts a party. This year, the halls were decked out, the kitchen, bathrooms, bedrooms, dining room and of course the great room and even the garage! Festive and magical!

Jan has countless bins to hold her collection! Each year there are new surprises - recent acquisitions from thrift stores, marketplace, end of season sales and gifted family heirlooms passed on, to a woman who cherishes everything about the holidays.
I was inspired to take a couple of pictures to share her joy. Beautiful!
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Interior Design Tips to Make Your Home Cozy in Wisconsin Winters

11/17/2022

 
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 The first snowfall is the prettiest! 
The garden beds are mulched and the patio furniture is tucked away. The squash and onions are stored in the chilly basement. The cold frame is built and the snowblower is ready.

As the temperatures drop, my oak floors are cold, even if the thermostat is set at 70 degrees.
Now it's time to transform my summer home into my winter home.
I'm all about Function & Design, beautiful things that work!
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Five Beautiful Tricks to Stay Warm this Winter! (Tried & True)

1. Wool Area Rugs - this is the time of year I switch out my area rugs. Wool rugs are the best insulator. Price may feel like a barrier to you in the past, but as petroleum products continue to rise in price, natural sustainable products like wool are becoming more affordable. So treat yourself to the luxury of wool, your cold toes will appreciate it.

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Kitchen Countertop Trends 2023

11/6/2022

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2023 Design Trends for Countertops - Milwaukee
​New Product Intro | Thinscape by Wilsonart

    So many choices...
Quartz, Granite, Soapstone, Concrete, Butcher Block, Laminate, Engineered Surfaces
   
   So many things to consider...
Function, Beauty and Budget

   Some things you may not have considered...
Longevity - durability, maintenance, trends.
Sustainability - Granite, Soapstone, and Marble are mined and shipped. Recyclability. Renewability.
Availability - Supply chains issues, made in America

   Some things that matter...
Fabrication
Ease of installation
Variety

   So what's the best material for countertops for you...
I was recently introduced to Thinscape by Wilsonart and I'm excited to share my new found knowledge about this innovative and sensible option.


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Thinscape by Wilsonart 

I'm grateful to the Wilsonart rep, and snagged these images off of the ASID Thinscape Product Spotlight Presentation. Thank You!
This product is nice to the touch and very impressive. It's sleek and sustainable, pretty and practical. 

Perfect for restaurant tables, kitchen countertops, bathroom vanities, conference room tables, and more.
​I have samples that I can show you!


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Color as a Super Power for Your Soul

10/26/2022

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Color has the power to make us feel whether we know it consciously or not.
For instance, for decades I have used this trick - when I’m feeling tired, puny or sick and need to act and look alive, I reach into the closet to find hot pink or fuchsia. You may argue that it’s psychological, and I would have to agree!

The color of art may draw us in like a magnet. Poppies in a field, a calm blue lake, a bold abstract make us feel. Not just the subject matter, but the colors the artist has chosen will either resonate with us, or won’t.

The hue of a room has the ability to lift us up, calm us down or depress us. Consider a cloudy day versus a sunny day. Lighting in your space is important to your mood, whether it’s natural or artificial light.

The psychology of color is proven and I can’t help but to wonder... has this glacial trend of gray, dominating the interior design industry, contributed to the depression of a nation?

Having come from a climate with 300 days of sunshine a year to the Midwest, I’m shocked and surprised by how many homeowners jumped on the grey bandwagon, only to create a drab space, without regard to undertones.

My prescription for seasonal depression, is color!
Choosing the right hues and tones can make a huge difference in your outlook and mental health.


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Your Guide to Choosing Gray Paint

10/26/2022

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What are the best Gray Paint Colors by Benjamin Moore?
Considering using gray in your home? There are things to consider and the best tip I can give you is to look for the  undertones.
You can look at 20 different swatches of gray all in the same tonal value. They are all a little different. The undertones you are seeing is what makes them appear different (unless you are actually colorblind) and you may wonder how they will look on something as large as the walls of your room.
More importantly -  how will it make you feel?

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Purple undertones in three shades of gray
UNDERTONES MATTER
When choosing grays, understanding undertones can help you achieve the feeling you want in your space.
I've chosen examples from Benjamin Moore. Go to your nearest Ace Hardware and pull a few of these swatches to help you decide, as monitor colors may not be true.

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Tips for Decorating with Green

9/28/2022

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Green is trending right now in interior design with so many beautiful options. If you are brave enough to go deep and bold, it will always be soothing.
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Make a statement with color

My clients are art collectors, but the pale walls diminished their amazing pieces. With my  encouragement they understood how a deep shade of green would pop their prized collection.

The rich hues brought an elegant sophistication to the space, showing off their beautiful furniture and art.
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How to Refresh Your Home on a Budget #AffordableInteriorDecorator

9/13/2022

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Lately I’ve had several clients almost embarrassed to call me for help. Like Vicki and Tom from Oak Creek, Wisconsin. “We moved into our mother’s home after she passed away and want to make it our own. We have a limited budget and want to do it ourselves, but need some guidance.” #affordableinteriordecorator

They were overwhelmed. She needed a vision for her home and didn’t know how or where to begin. Vicki was wise to call an interior designer.

I walked into the typical Southeast Milwaukee suburban ranch home, built in the early 60’s. Mauve carpet and floral drapes with elaborate swags greeted me. The kitchen was painted in a playful shade of pink with matching countertops. The family room had faded paneling and worn carpeting that needed to be replaced.

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Sixties Ranch Update for DIYers

These empty nesters were ready for a new life. I asked the usual questions about how they use each space, what is working for them, what needs to change. We talked about materials, layouts and colors.



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Midwest Hospitality with a Colorful Past

7/23/2022

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Where creative interior design synergistically weaves the history of a space with the elegance of a restful respite - - to the delight of a paint freak.

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Missy & Idelle checked in.
When the host of the VRBO house double-booked our reservation for our trip to the “Garden Bloggers Fling” in Madison, Wisconsin, our only option was to stay in a hotel. Traveling with my dog, Missy, I looked forward to staying in a pet-friendly peaceful home. The stressful scramble to find new accommodations, turned out better than I could have imagined.
VRBO booked us in the Hotel Indigo at 901 E. Washington Street.

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Historic Landmark
Built in 1915, the historic landmark was built as a grocery warehouse, near the tracks in the former marsh lands. The Mautz Paint Company was a family owned business established in 1922 and later took up residence in the warehouse. Sherwin Williams bought the Mautz line and stores in 2001 and the building was vacant until 2019 when the Hotel Indigo welcomed guests.

Pet friendly hotel in Madison

I feared this would be a stinky noisy college hotel, filled with party goers that would provoke unwanted barking. The entrance was tucked in the back with a well appointed patio sheltered from the noise of the busy street out front. Missy came bouncing in to meet her new friends whom greeted us with cheerful Midwest hospitality.
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Hotel Indigo - Madison, Wisconsin

What? Wait, where am I?
This is wonderful!
There was a huge paint can on the backdrop of the reception desk. I wasn't sure if we were in the right place. Paint brushes, color swatches and memorabilia from the previous occupants lined the display shelves below creating a mini Mautz museum. Having worked in a paint store, I felt right at home!

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A visit to Taliesin, home of Frank Lloyd Wright

9/22/2020

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As a lover of architecture and interior design, I recently took a little trip to Spring Green, Wisconsin to see the home of Frank Lloyd Wright.
The Taliesin is a journey back in time, with a look to the future.

Frank Lloyd Wright - The Perpetual Home Renovator
This home was built in 1911 and added on to and remodeled many times over the years. Because he could! I love his experimental courage, always innovating. True to his Organic Design philosophy, all of the building materials were sourced locally.  Sadly, the soft sandstone is beginning to deteriorate.
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The photos can not possible capture the spirit and beauty of the place, so I encourage you to visit and donate to the preservation of this national treasure. Check it out  www.taliesinpreservation.org
ORGANIC ARCHITECTURE Frank Lloyd Wright loved the land, he integrated his structures into the surrounding nature, and surrounded the home in lovely gardens.

​He experimented with his use of windows and doors in unexpected shapes and ways.

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Kitchen Remodel Before and After Photos

9/13/2020

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Before and after kitchen remodeling pictures and money saving ideas.

Looking for kitchen remodeling ideas? The most economical way to remodel a kitchen, is to keep the footprint the same. Moving plumbing and electric can add costs to your remodel. If your kitchen functions properly, using the typical triangle, including plenty of counter space where you need it, you can affordably update your old tile counter top, dated back splash or add additional decorative lighting to give your kitchen a fresh new look. My client in Hartland Wisconsin was ready to get rid of the tired wallpaper and border. The black appliances were in great shape, so I tied them into the design with black accent tile and a black under-mount sink.
Kitchen before remodel Picture - Sheri Kaz Interior Designs Milwaukee
Old wallpaper, annoying tile counter top and inadequate lighting
Kitchen Remodel After Picture by Sheri Kaz Interior Designs Milwaukee Wisconsin
Kitchen Remodel in Hartland, Wisconsin by Interior Designer Sheri Kaz

How to update a kitchen with white subway tile.

Oversized white subway tile gets jazzed up with a black border and a large scale mosaic pattern. An airy shade of silvery blue paint, softens the contrast and pops the wood tones, for a bright and airy freshness.
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Kitchen Remodel Befor and After Picture by Sheri_Kaz_Interior Designs Milwaukee
Fresh and Bright Kitchen using white subway tiles and black accents

Using black as an accent color in interior design.

Black is a crisp neutral, giving definition and contrast to a space. The classic black and white theme of the hard surfaces will easily support new color choices, including appliances, paint or accessories. The new black light fixtures and barstools tie the entire look together.

I love finding the perfect lighting solutions! Using rainglass diffuses the light while adding interest and dimension to the large space. Not only is new lighting a great upgrade to functionality, it's the best jewelry for your space, adding beauty and mood. Previously, this kitchen was shadowy and dark with can lights on the high ceilings. By adding three new pendants over the bar, we have defined the space and featured the vertical depth in a long horizontal space.
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Open for Business

6/9/2020

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Now that you've had extra time around the house to purge the clutter during the Covid19 lock down, you're probably tired of looking at the same walls and dream about adding some style to your space.

Several of my clients were anxious to transform their space during quarantine and we did remote consultations via Facetime and Zoom. Even before Covid hit, I've provided many remote color consultations and design services nationwide from Phoenix to Fargo.

One interesting remote design project was for clients in Sweden, who were turning their historic Denver landmark into an AirBnB. I helped them with space planning, lighting, paint colors, furniture and art sourcing and selection, and installation coordination and final styling. The home was originally owned by Buffalo Bills' sister and where he ultimately took his final breath. It was fun to research and add touches of the history in the home. Even though the clients were an ocean away, they were involved in the process and thrilled with the results!

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Historic Landmark Interior Design
New furnishings and lighting for historic victorian home
Unique table lamp
Wall paint for crown molding
Victorian trim
victorian parlor
buffalo bill cody house
bold patterned rug
floor lamp and mirrors
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Remote color consulting and interior design services

Imagine building a new home, three states away with so many details to attend to. When it came to design choices and materials, my clients Jan & Mark relied on me to guide the vision and source products to create a custom home beyond boring builder grade.
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Searching for an "interior designer near me", look no further.


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New Decade, New Color Trends Retrospective

2/1/2020

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Why do certain colors trend? Have you noticed, that you haven't been able to find a pair of hot pink pumps for decades? Want to replace that eggplant bath rug, but can't find that color anywhere anymore?  Color forecasting is done in advance and the entire manufacturing industry jumps on board, from fashion, to home decor, to print advertising.
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Pantone is recognized worldwide, designers pay attention, The color forecasters gather and talk color, until they come up with the "Color of the Year". Decision by committee. Personally, I feel that the new blue is a bit heavy and depressing for the dawn of a new decade. Yes, we need to feel peaceful, but we also need to feel hopeful. If I was on the international color forecasting board I would block this conservative decision ;) More on Pantone

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Interior Design help has arrived in Milwaukee

1/4/2018

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​Well, I did it!
I made the move from Denver to Wisconsin. It was a very Merry Christmas with family and friends, to be followed by a long stretch of bitter cold that has not ended. I’m happy to look for houses while sitting by the fireplace. Thank God for Zillow, Realtor.com and hot tea!
 
Of course I am excited to dive into the interior design community here in the Milwaukee area and start to get acquainted with new people, suppliers and vendors. In the meantime, as I browse through the real estate listings, I see that realtors and homeowners in the area could be greatly helped with a two-hour interior design consultation.
 
People generally think that interior designers are only for the extremely wealthy. Not true!  A $250 consultation can dramatically change the look of your space, and save you money. ​Many people prefer to do it themselves, but need ideas, guidelines and

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Sheri Kaz Interior Designer offers  personalized color consulting, staging and on-site decorating services in Greenfield WI,  Bay View, Brookfield WI, Franklin WI, Greendale WI, Milwaukee, Mukwonago, Muskego, New Berlin WI, Oak Creek WI, Waukesha, Wauwatosa and Southeastern Wisconsin by appointment.
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