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- Home by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
February 22, 2010, 11:16
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- Blog by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
February 22, 2010, 12:34
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- Architecture (1)
- Creating Affordable Homes from Recycled Materials
December 19, 2009, 00:14
Wondering if perhaps we should have opted for a solution like this instead?:
- Creating Affordable Homes from Recycled Materials
- Remodeling (12)
- Textured!
December 23, 2009, 20:35
The tape, float and texture guys finished this morning -- it looks great! I can paint starting Saturday. Meanwhile, the back door and hallway wall …
- Taped and Floating!
December 22, 2009, 22:57
...on air...it took three tries to find a crew of tape, float and texture guys who could (and would?) do our job in our timeframe for our price, but these two g…
- The Drywall is Done!
December 20, 2009, 01:42
Woo-hoo! Something else went right! The insulation inspector came out yesterday, poked his head in the attic, and gave it the thumbs up. Excellent. No hav…
- We've Been Foamed!
December 17, 2009, 21:21
Today, something went right (woo-hoo!). We got our attic foamed! After three (or four?) years of waiting for the right time to follow through on our plans -- …
- Holey Crap! It Gets Worse!
December 16, 2009, 19:34
This morning, work started early on digging holes to sink the posts for the pergola, while our contractor, Tom, was at the City Code office trying to sort out a…
- First Inspection - Nearly a Nightmare!
December 15, 2009, 16:52
The city code inspectors came today for the first inspection of framing (attic and deck) and wiring (fire alarms in series, which we have to do because we're ha…
- New Deck - Almost!
November 27, 2009, 09:20
Our replacement deck got framed in yesterday. It's so amazing how much bigger it looks in person than on paper! The size is almost exactly the same size as our …
- Getting New Siding
November 25, 2009, 10:41
Today we are getting the remainder of our old siding removed and having it replaced with Hardie siding. It had been hail-damaged in last year's hailstorm, so …
- The Drywall Debacle
November 24, 2009, 08:48
For 3 years, since we started and then prematurely stopped this attic project, we have been lovingly storing 35 sheets of drywall in our attic. The above photo …
- Windows - Letting in the Light
November 23, 2009, 08:37
Three years after starting the window and attic project, the windows are going in. Woo-hoo! There will be light in the attic.
- Removal of Old Deck
November 19, 2009, 09:37
I never liked the tri-level deck that came with our house; then last year the hail damaged our siding and deck, so now we are getting ready for new siding, a ne…
- And so it begins...A Few Remodeling Projects
November 18, 2009, 09:45
In preparation for making part of our attic into a conditioned space -- a place where I can safely store my artwork and art supplies, as well as the bazillion o…
- Textured!
- Architecture (1)
- About by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 15, 2009, 15:49
I am primarily an abstract painter, a web designer, a graphic designer, and an illustrator. Several years ago, I began a course of study in interior design at …
- Projects by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 17, 2009, 20:11
School Project - Whole House Design A school project to design five rooms of a house: a living room, dining room, kitchen, master bedroom with sitti…
- Whole House Design by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 15, 2009, 23:44
School Project Challenge: The clients are a creative couple who live in a beautiful older house. The challenge was to maintain the beauty…
- Floor Plan by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 07:34
The challenge for this project was to completely…
- Living Room by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 03:51
The theme for the living room is 'curves,' which are used in the sofa Curved sectional sofa, the upholstered Cherner chair Cherner chair, all the tables, th…
- Dining Room by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 07:28
The design motif for the dining room is 'stripes,' which are an element of the dining room table and matching credenza Dining table and credenza, are used…
- Kitchen by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 07:30
The primary theme for the kitchen is 'squares,' which are used in the accent 'windows' in the very top cabinets Accent windows in cabinets, the windowpanes…
- Master Bedroom by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 07:31
The theme for the master bedroom is 'diamonds,' which are echoed throughout the fabrics of the duvet cover, sheer curtains Sheer curtains with diamond patte…
- Master Bathroom by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 07:32
The theme for the master bathroom is a study in squares and circles, with the color palette a soothing watery green, white and chocolate brown combination. …
- Floor Plan by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
- Client One by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:16
Challenge: The clients have a 1937 home that had been extensively refurbished and updated by the previous owners, though the work was not always done well or t…
- Living Room by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:17
Some living rooms were not designed for today's living. The living room in this 1937 house is a case in point. There is no separate front entry -- the fr…
- Dining Room by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:18
The dining area is part of the large room that contains the kitchen. There's also some room for casual seating in this area, which the client really appreci…
- Kitchen by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:20
This old house has a great updated kitchen, though the all white and blue does not suit the client's more modern and color-loving tastes. Major changes t…
- Small Bath by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:20
This second bath in the client's house is about as small as a full bath can be. A new permanent design for this bath entails more than the client wants t…
- Hallway by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:21
This old house was sadly lacking in sufficient closet space (one closet per bedroom, but no coat closets). Additionally, there were two doorways from the ba…
- Living Room by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
- Client Two by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:23
Dining Room Client #2 had an important guest coming for a long weekend stay, and had temporarily furnished the eat-in kitchen in her new home with a metal tabl…
- Client Three by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:25
Challenge: The client is a semi-retired writer on a tight budget who recently moved into a nice condo, where most of her existing furniture neither fit well no…
- Living Room by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:25
The furniture in the client's living room was old and out of date. She wanted a whole new design with a modern flair, that would seat at least six people, and g…
- Dining Room by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:26
In the dining room, the client had old furniture in a country kitchen style that was not to her taste. We replaced the dining room table with a deep chocolat…
- Guest Room by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:27
The client wanted to create a room to serve as her TV watching room most of the time, but that could also serve as an occasional guestroom. She wanted to find s…
- Living Room by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
- Whole House Design by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
- Photo Galleries by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 16, 2009, 08:13
Click on the thumbnail images below to view galleries of project photos, or use the text links or the menu bar links to see more complete details about the whol…
- Services by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 15, 2009, 23:13
I offer creative, artistic home decor and color consultation in the Austin area. Please feel free to contact me if you are in need of any of the following serv…
- Links by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 19, 2009, 20:48
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- Contact by: Marilyn Fenn Decor
December 15, 2009, 23:01
Phone: 512-476-0188 Email: Office: Conveniently located in central Austin
