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    The Ultimate Backyard Upgrade: When Style Meets Strength in a Shed

    Let’s be real… most sheds are boring. They’re that afterthought in the backyard that you try not to notice. But I just upgraded my outdoor…

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  • The Designer’s Guide to a Beautifully Organized Backyard: My Top Tips for Hiding the ‘Ugly Stuff’

    The Designer’s Guide to a Beautifully Organized Backyard: My Top Tips for Hiding the ‘Ugly Stuff’

    If there’s one thing every backyard tells me, it’s this: we all have stuff. You know the “ugly stuff”…garden tools, hoses that never stay coiled,…

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    How I Designed My Client’s Dream Living Room

    I’m so excited to share one of my recent client projects with you! This living room was designed for a new build, and my goal…

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  • Bringing Warmth to a New Build: A Kitchen Made to Last

    Bringing Warmth to a New Build: A Kitchen Made to Last

    Some projects hold a special place in my heart, and this one was no exception. Designing a kitchen for my cousin Lori and her husband…

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If you’re building or renovating a kitchen, there If you’re building or renovating a kitchen, there are a few decisions I would make before your cabinets go into production!

One thing I always tell my clients is that you want to think through how you’re actually going to USE your kitchen before getting too far into how it’s going to look.

Of course we want it to be beautiful! But we also want it to function well for years to come.

These are five things I’d make sure you discuss with your cabinet maker before approving your final drawings.

Save this for your next cabinet meeting!

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Or if you’re ready for help with your project, comment CALL and I’ll send you the link to schedule a complimentary discovery consultation with me!
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I cannot get over these Amazon cedar stems! The longer ones are 36 inches, so you can use them in just about anything...a large vase, garland, or even your Christmas tree.

But what I love most is how real they look! The color of the green is gorgeous and even the tiny details of the needles look natural.

I order expensive stems sometimes and I’m telling you…I would have a hard time choosing those over these!

They come in packs of six, and I loved them so much I went back and ordered three more 😅 The shorter ones are beautiful too, but these long cedar stems are my favorite...I had to share!

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One of my favorite homes I’ve designed ... all dressed up for Christmas!

One of the best parts of having local design clients is getting to come back and decorate their homes for the holidays. I loved how this kitchen turned out last Christmas, and I can’t wait to give it a fresh new look next week!

Sharing some of my favorite Christmas decor to help you create this look in your own home. 🤍

#ChristmasDecor #ChristmasKitchen #HolidayDecor #ChristmasDecorating #ShelleyBatesHome
I think the biggest thing I’ve learned through bui I think the biggest thing I’ve learned through building Sycamore is that creating a beautiful space is only part of it. It’s how that space makes you feel that really matters.

Greg and I have poured so much into this place and through every decision, we keep coming back to the same thing...we want it to be somewhere people can get away from the noise of everyday life, reconnect, and just enjoy being together.

More than anything, I hope our guests leave feeling a little more rested, more connected, and wishing they could stay just one more night.

We’re getting closer, and I can hardly wait to share it with you. 🤍

Follow along at @staysycamore 

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