07/01/2020
Today I’m so excited to introduce you guys to Sara Barney. She’s an austin-native who spent time in LA before coming back here 8 years ago, so we have similar stories in that respect. She is also an incredible interior designer and I’m so excited for her to share her expertise with us! So without further ado, I’ll let her take it away! I hope you enjoy her as much as I do! Hi everyone! Let me just start by saying I am so thrilled to hanging out over here at The Effortless Chic! As an interior designer (and a … 
Hola! It’s Sara over here, sharing with you a dramatic kitchen renovation that you need to see to believe. I was first connected with Mindy Laven through a mutual design buddy and let me tell you, her remodel work is the stuff dreams are made of. When she first shared this beachside chic project with me, I thought she was trying to pull a fast one on me because I honestly couldn’t see how it could possibly be the same house. She assured me she wasn’t a schemer…she’s just got a thing for full home renovations and excited by the … 
As many of us have spent more time at home in recent months than ever before, there seems to be a more universal understanding for how our space effects our moods, our mindset and how we function each day. Do you have house projects you’ve added to your list during this time that maybe weren’t there before? Lauren and Chase decided to update their humdrum master bedroom and we are so glad they did! Keep reading below for all of the before and after details. Lauren, here! Is anyone else desperate for some room refreshes after … 
If you enjoy a good renovation story, this 1970’s living room before and after is for you! Keep reading for all of the juicy details– paint colors, tile selections and so much more! If you’ve been following along, you’ve already seen an inside look our remodel. (If not, start here, then go here!) We have finally landed in our living spaces, which honestly came together pretty quickly since there wasn’t much cosmetic work in these rooms, but those finishing touches always take a bit of time. Keep reading for the full …