Dana holding a square of dark floral wallpaper next to a kitchen cabinet

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  • How do you harmonize a space? Dana shares unexpected ways to tie in design features, like wallpaper in the back of a glass cabinet, harmonizing with the black beams in this kitchen remodel! Transcript So harmonizing a space is really important. You see behind me some very strong black beams are homeowner love with them. We came up with a solution. I’m Dana King with Dana King design build. And we used wallpaper in this kitchen right over here. Let me show you. But in this wallpaper behind this cabinet integrated those strong black beams to be at this eye…

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  • How do you manage kitchen clutter? Dana explains how our design team comes up with thoughtful solutions to minimize countertop kitchen clutter while also bringing style and character to the space. Transcript A cooking space can feel visually heavy with the pots and pans and a big hood. But we did something here to open the space. I’m Dana King with Dana King Design-Build. I love the solutions that Rachel, our designer, came up with. We opened it up here with open shelving. We have a beautiful pot rack that allows us to bring in some practicality to the space…

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  • Not sure of your home design style? Dana explains how we help you find your style early in the design process, so you get the end result that feels uniquely you! Transcript Behind me is a beautiful kitchen. But how did we get here? How did we determine the homeowner’s style? Quite a few people come to us and ask, what is my style? Or maybe they tell us their style, but what they say could mean different to other people. So you might say you’re traditional, but traditional can look so many different ways. For us to get a…

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  • What is one-stop design-build remodeling? Dana explains! If you are ready for a seamless remodeling process with our NARI certified team, then now is the time to schedule your consultation and see how you can live better at home.  Transcript It is possible in remodeling to have a one stop shop, a design-build firm. I’m Dana King with Dana King design build remodeling. We do everything from concept to completion. We start with plans. We start with a style board to determine your style. We will have samples and then it becomes something like this.

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  • This home remodeling project in O’Fallon showcases examples of how our design team considers scale in interior design. Whether bringing in items or removing items, the biggest impact is created when what remains is the right scale in relation to the room. Our clients, Greg and Angela, came to us wanting to update their living room and foyer so they would look ‘finished’. They wanted to make strategic changes that would look elegant for years, and allow versatility with existing or new furniture. Living Room Updates Before the interior design project got started, the living room had white walls and…

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  • When considering who to hire for your next home remodel project, it is important to determine if your remodel is an update or upgrade. What is the difference? Dana King, interior designer and general contractor, shows how you can make that decision. To recap: Update: Function stays the same, but perhaps color scheme changes, and existing fixtures are replaced. Upgrade: Function is enhanced, placement and layout is improved and possibly expanded, accessibility is improved, and future needs are foreseen and accommodated for. A remodeling team is necessary that all have the common goal, vision, and standard of work. Ultimately, at…

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  • See how Dana King use Matterport 3D Tours when remodeling a clients home.

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