Keeping it together

First of all, let me apologize for being MIA for almost a week!  Life has been hectic. But hopefully today's post will be worth the wait!  It's our first peek into one of Cache Valley's notable homes.  My friend Tammy was kind enough to allow us into her home to see some of the things that she has done to make her house a Home.

As you can see, this home invites you to "come on in" right from the driveway.  Don't those chairs just beg you  to come on over and sit down with a cool glass of lemonade and enjoy the shade?  Well, don't dawdle for too long...it's time for the peek inside the front door.  Are you ready??

Here we go...

Step inside and Tammy has created a welcoming entryway that is very true to her personal style.  I love how it is layered.  The woodwork was done by Tammy and her husband and creates a nice detailed backdrop.  Add the bench and maybe a picture and most people would call it good.  But it's the layers of color and texture and shapes that make it interesting.  It is her style, and as we go through the house you will see a unifying theme.  It is comforting, not too precious, yet elegant.

A few steps deeper into the house and you come to this pass through window that allows the family to communicate with those in the family room while maintaining a separate eat in kitchen.  Again, I love the layers.  The bench, then the window frame, then the kitchen peaking through.  It's interesting and simultaneously  comforting.  The mix of wood on the cabinetry repeats that inviting, layered, non stuffy theme.

This is a peek at a built in ledge in the Master Bedroom.  Again, I love the custom woodwork, the vertical boards especially.  It's not too much, something they did themselves, but it adds personality to the home.  You know it's hard to have personality in a new home without spending a lot of money.  You have to think about adding details like these, otherwise you end up with lots of drywall and very little architectural detail. 

One last room...the mudroom.

I love how you feel the theme throughout the house...she didn't even skip the mudroom!  When you are adding personal touches to your home don't forget the spaces that are functional or practical.  Even the hardworking rooms deserve to have a little something special!

A big "Thank You!" to my dear friend Tammy for letting us take a look inside her home.  It is not "for sale" by the way so don't even think about it.  However, if you resonate with her style she is available for hire if you want her to help you add your own unique touches to your home.

So what do you think?  What is your personal style?  How do you maintain the flow with your style throughout your home?