2016 has been an exceptional year for BHD. We’ve worked with many new types of clients, completed more work than ever before, and we’ve found new community partners, vendors, and people to partner with. Office wise, we’ve welcomed Mary to the office as a designer and are so happy to have her. Beth has been busier than ever so it is great to have another person on the team. In addition, we are looking to hire another design assistant, so if you know someone special, please let us know! Here’s to a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year. Cheers everyone!

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Featured BHD Space: Spaces we Love

The clock is ticking for us to share some of our favorite spaces. Here’s a roundup of spaces we love that we haven’t had the chance to share until now. Hope you enjoy!

What is sweeter than having a guest bedroom dedicated to the comfort and joy of tiny visitors? This bunk room sleeps four and is the ultimate “destination getaway” for grandkids! White wood contrasts wonderfully with the rich mocha walls while fun custom curtains and pillows pull the look together. 

This jewel box of a bathroom is the perfect mix of unique tiles and placement.  By tiling the walls vertically and carrying the look into the shower niches, we created great visual height and texture. We further amplified the look by wrapping the front facade of the tub in the same tile as we used for the shower walls. The look is very custom, sophisticated and stylish, and adds great value. Beautiful custom glass doors keep the bathroom spacious and put the tile work on display. 

We love this MCM kitchen remodel and love the way the space is the perfect example of “form follows function”. This is a beautiful, hardworking kitchen, custom designed for busy, multifaceted lives of our clients. The pullout pantry designed to keep countertop appliances within an arm reach, yet off the counter, was one of our favorite solutions for the space. Planned storage fills us with joy!

Sometimes accessories stay in our mind long after we deliver them safely to a client and this leather turquoise tray is one of them. The color was perfect, rich yet refined and the proportions were just right. We styled the look with a simple vase and two air plant terrariums. Picture perfect. 

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Featured Event: Porter Flea
 

Nashville is a hot city for Airbnb. As of this post, there are over 2,100 rental properties in the city with an average nightly rental of $201. That equals $420,000 potential nightly income and $153 million dollars potential income city wide for the year. Needless to say, Airbnb is serious business.

BHD has enjoyed being a part of the action. We love creating highly functional spaces and in this case, the challenge is threefold. First, we need to create beautiful spaces that photograph well, as better pictures mean more renters which means higher return on investment for our clients. Secondly, we need to create truly comfortable spaces for the renters so they enjoy their stay and leave positive reviews for their hosts (our clients), which helps ensure future rentals. Lastly, we need to create spaces that are easy to maintain. With guests coming and going, you need durable furniture, durable fabrics, and unfussy materials that can stand up to constant cleaning and use.

Join us on a mini tour of one of our latest Airbnb projects – a converted garage abode!

For this one bed, one bath studio rental, the clients wanted to maximize the potential of the space by creating a cozy seating area for renters to enjoy. We focused on creating a great lighting scheme for the space and added sconces, table lamps, floor lamps, and simple, operable window coverings for guests wishing to sleep in!  Paint colors are dramatic but simple and highlight the cottage’s architectural features.

A small food bar for guests to make coffee and reheat leftovers is all the kitchen needed. Even though the food bar is simple, the appearance is elevated by presenting the offerings in stylish manner. Coffee cups are displayed on a tray, a napkin lined basket holds breakfast bars, and a tiny bud vase adds color and says welcome. The best part about this area is it is unfussy yet friendly, inviting, and easy to recreate, guest after guest.

Complementing the food bar is a very simple two top table. There wasn’t much space but this table and chair fit the bill perfectly. The glass top is easy to clean and keeps the space feeling fresh and offers a relaxing vista of the beautiful and well-manicured gardens below.

We added max functionality to the small bathroom by selecting a sleek floating vanity and oversized medicine cabinet. We wanted to expand the space and keep the bathroom feeling fresh so we used large subway tile on the walls and large porcelain tiles on the floor to increase visual space.

White towels and a small vase with greenery finishes the space. This bathroom photographs beautifully and is sure to impress guests in person as well!

Have guests coming to town and need a little extra space?  Here is the link to this fabulously chic and welcoming getaway.  Happy renting!

https://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p4213284?flspusage=fl