In Australia, a weekender is a place to come together with extended family and friends. Having lots of places for people to sleep overnight can help extend the festivities. That was something that this team was trying to accomplish when they took on this project. Here, was a funky shed/camper like habitat on the edge […]
If you’re considering doing a kitchen renovation, sometimes all you need is a little inspiration to get you ready to tackle the aisles of Home Depot. To that end, I have gathered some of the most dramatic kitchen before and afters I could find. Thanks Becki […]
Chris Loves Julia published its first post in 2009 and quickly grew into a destination for home renovation tips and inspiration. With three little girls and one big dog, these home design bloggers Chris and Julia Marcum show off their impressive remodel in these ‘before & after’ pics…. THE STUDY BEFORE: AFTER BATHROOM […]
This family home in Pittsburgh is more than 90 years old and even though it is full of character, it’s even more in need of a complete redo. The challenges for these homeowners were: the small 9×9 footprint, the outdated electrical, the radiator in the corner, no dishwasher, the in-swinging door that took up too much […]
A young Newport Beach family who loved their neighborhood, but needed more space, decided to take their home down to the studs and start from scratch. They ended up adding a second level and doubled their square footage. They didn’t have the budget to hire a designer, so they relied on Pinterest, Houzz, blogs like Amber Interiors, […]
Jewelry designer Marcia Maizel-Clarke, the founder of Dogeared Jewelry, enlisted the help of her designer friend Maggie Pierson to help make her Malibu home more amenable to entertaining. Together they created a “comfortable sophistication” and focused on the flow of the space, making each common area feel welcoming for casual gatherings. Everything about this house […]
Ashgrove, Brisbane The original home that was on this property was engulfed in vegetation and had very little sunlight. The idea was to create a new oasis or clearing within the forest. Now, the clearing has become a major great room including a sunny yard and a pool, with a bright sheltered deck, and eat-in kitchen.The new […]
Beach Vibe Bangalow Anna Burke takes on the task of renovating a classic Palm Beach, Florida bungalow. The two bedroom 1930s cottage was in need of a major overhaul, after being purchased by a young Manhattan businessman who was looking for a charming vacation retreat on the beach. This super cool cottage is mostly done […]
Family & Heritage This is the beautiful home of Ali Hynek’s, the founder and creative director of Nena & Co. She and her husband, Jeremy, made the move from Southern California to Utah two years ago. The couple wanted to find a place with a lot of natural light, main living on the bottom level, and […]
Before & Afters in Venice Beach This is not a new Amber Interior project but it’s one that I’m using to inspire my new clients with. So many fabulous changes turned this Venice Beach house into something that’s now in magazines. The fireplace, breakfast nook, the Morrocan Tile in the bathroom, the layering of rugs! […]