Lots to update on- first- I am now the proud owner of Christen Ales Interior Design, which means I am no longer working for the old firm Bulhon Design Associates. I am officially a free bird and open for business! I work in the Austin area, but would be excited to work on any out of town projects as well and have e-packages available. The website is almost complete, but for now I’d like to share some pictures of my own home. And they are Before and Afters (which I know we all love!) Enjoy! Photography by my talented husband, Merrick Ales.

1. We changed the concrete floors to wood laminate-super durable by the way, even for dogs

4. Bargain items: Wing Chair- $25 on Craigslist, Wooden side table on Craigslist- $75, Pair of stools-$40 at antique store (refurbished by me), Vintage pair of lamps-Ebay, Wood frame chair- Antique store

5. Hand made curtains by my mom and me  

6. Kilim pillows from Sukan on Etsy.

7. New paint color

DINING ROOM

BEFORE

Aka, the Christmas corner (puke :\)

AFTER

Things to Note:

1. New furnishings and window treatment, obviously.

2. New light fixture- CB2

3. Bargain items- Midcentury hutch from Antique store- $125, Dining Chairs- $75 each from a local consignment store (awaiting a new fabric) 

4. Succulent planter by me

5. New paint color

KITCHEN

BEFORE

AFTER

Things to Note:

1. New paint color and cabinets painted light creamy white

2. New curtains, made by me

3. New floors- same as Living and Dining

4. New light fixture

TA DA

There are still many more projects to come, but we feel this is a good start.