Posts by Lesley Myrick
Before and After: Renovated Farmhouse in Forsyth, GA
A professional family in Forsyth, Georgia, recently renovated their 100-year-old farmhouse. While they loved the character of the home they were able to retain (original shiplap! Rustic exposed ceilings!) they were not loving how overwhelmingly brown everything felt after the remodel. Our goal? Infuse this dark home with light, color, pattern, and personality. We introduced rich neutral…
Read MoreMacon Love: Best Home Decor Stores in Macon, Georgia
Macon, Georgia is a city rich in history, rock ‘n roll culture, and…home goods? While I often source furnishings, lighting and decor from my trusted trade vendors nationwide, I love to shop for those special finishing touches locally. Here’s a list of the 5 best home decor stores in Macon, GA (well, my favorites, anyway!),…
Read MoreBefore and After: Blue and White Bathroom Remodel
A professional family in Kathleen, GA purchased their first brand-new home a decade ago, and in addition to refreshing their dated builder’s beige kitchen (seen here), they were ready for a total remodel of their pre-teen boys’ bathroom, updating their builder’s beige finishes to a fresh blue and white color palette. Here’s a look at…
Read MoreBefore and After: Builder’s Beige Kitchen Refresh
A professional family in Kathleen, GA purchased their first brand-new home a decade ago, and after 10 years of living with dark cabinets and brown floor tiles, they were ready for a light and bright refresh. We redesigned their builder’s beige kitchen with new flooring, fixtures, and high-end finishes to bring new life to this…
Read More10 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Home Remodel Project
Interior design and home remodeling may sound like fun, but if you’ve ever made a decision that didn’t go quite right, you know how frustrating and expensive that decision can be. Hiring an interior designer, architect, or contractor is the best way to start the home improvement process, and below are 10 questions to ask…
Read MoreProject Reveal: Macon New Build Guest House
A busy Macon, Georgia CEO reached out to Lesley Myrick Interior Design to design a guest house to host her friends, family, and adult children when they return home to visit. An inground pool was added to the property in recent years, and the new build guest house was the finishing touch on their spectacular…
Read MoreBefore and After: Modern 1920s Bungalow Bedrooms
A busy Macon, Georgia CEO reached out to Lesley Myrick Interior Design to update the guest bedrooms of her 1920s bungalow to better meet the needs of her partner and adult children after living in the home for nearly two decades. The goal? To transform a tired space into a fresh, personality-driven home with playful…
Read MoreBefore and After: Modern 1920’s Bungalow Primary Suite
A busy Macon, Georgia CEO reached out to Lesley Myrick Interior Design to update the bedrooms and bathrooms of her 1920s bungalow to better meet the needs of her partner and adult children after living in the home for nearly two decades. The goal? To transform a tired space into a fresh, personality-driven home with…
Read MoreBefore and After: Historic Blue Kitchen Remodel
The kitchen of this 1920s-era home in downtown Waco, Texas was a hot mess of piecemeal remodels that had taken place over many decades. Taking this kitchen down to the studs and completely reimagining the layout was the beginning of a complete transformation! Here’s the before and after of this historic blue kitchen remodel. First,…
Read More5 High-End Kitchen Must-Haves
The kitchen has always been considered the heart of the home, and this is even more true after being home-bound throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. (I sometimes feel like I can’t escape my kitchen, especially when kids seem to want snacks and meals alllll day long.) Luxury kitchen remodels are in high demand as we use…
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