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## Design Discussion Consultations
Sometimes, a full-length two-hour consultation is a little more than you need. That’s exactly why we created our Design Discussion consultations. They’re the perfect way to get some professional answers to your burning design questions, at a lower price point.
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We’ll meet with you via Zoom for 30 minutes ($90) or a full hour ($175), and we’ll start by having you show us the rooms you need help with. Then, you’ll be able to ask any design-related questions you want, and we’ll provide as many answers as possible during the allotted time. We can also help you determine your design style and even help you search for specific items online – however you’d like to spend your time!
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No need to worry about taking notes during the meeting, because we’ll be recording the entire thing. Once we’re finished with our meeting, we’ll convert the recording to a video file and upload it to Google Drive so that we can send you a link. That way you’ll be able to refer back to it as often as you’d like!
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#### Meet Leah Connolly
A true extrovert, I love getting to know my clients and connecting with them on a deeper level, taking time to figure out what they value most in life and in their homes. After earning a Bachelor’s degree in Interior Design and a minor in Spanish from UC Davis, I jumped straight into the world of interiors, working for several prominent Sacramento designers, and fulfilling my dream of helping clients like you fall back in love with their homes.
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Studio Connolly is an award-winning interior design firm in Sacramento, CA. We specialize in high end home remodels and furnishing projects, sustainable design, and healthy homes. Leah Connolly is a Certified Interior Designer (CID) in the State of California, a LEED Green Associate, and a self-taught houseplant expert.
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## Before & After: Black Pebble Bathroom Remodel
Years ago, I worked with a client in the Pocket area of south Sacramento to select some paint colors for his kitchen and a few other areas of his home. While I was at his house, he showed me a potential future project – a guest bathroom remodel. I knew it would be an awesome before & after, and couldn’t wait to get my hands on it!
So when he asked to work together again early last year and start on the bathroom, I jumped at the chance. The strangely laid out floor plan and bulky, slightly sunken tub were just begging for a full gut job. So we got to work.
First up: the layout. I moved the toilet to a more logical location near the vanity. This allowed us to turn the tub/shower into a dramatic focal point as you walk into the room. This created a much more open and airy space without adding any additional square footage.
Can you believe this is the same angle??
I quickly found out that the client loved contemporary zen bathrooms, and wanted it to feel relaxing and spa-like. He also loved the warmth of natural wood next to cooler textures like concrete & stone. So I paired some gray, concrete-looking tiles with an ipe wood shower accent and flat black pebble floors to create an inviting and texture-filled space.
We also added a new floating vanity cabinet in a similar color to the ipe wood accent. The lifted cabinet adds to the more modern feel of the space, and we paired it with a lighted LED mirror for a minimal and clean look.
The client loves his new, contemporary guest bath and I couldn’t be happier with the end result! Here are a few more before & after shots. I’ll let the images speak for themselves. All of these are pretty much matched up to the same angle so you can see the dramatic changes side by side.
If you’re feeling inspired and ready for a bathroom remodel (or any other kind of remodel), I’m taking new contracts for the summer! Get started with a free 15 minute discovery call today by ! Or start by learning more about our design process .
Talk soon!
# Before & After Tag
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Years ago, I worked with a client in the Pocket area of south Sacramento to select some paint colors for his kitchen and a few other areas of his home. While I was at his house, he showed me a potential future project - a
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# Guide Tag
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