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Feature Friday: AKA Design

April 20, 2012 By Rhoda 12 Comments

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Here’s another new to me blog that I want to introduce you too, AKA Design.  Shannon and her hubby live in a 68 year old bungalow in Canada and they both are DIY enthusiasts, making over many rooms in their older home.  You’ll enjoy the tour,so sit back and relax!   A busy couple with 3 children, they have managed to make their house a real home with lots of DIY projects along the way.

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Stopping in the front foyer, Shannon has a pretty gallery wall front and center.

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Their familyroom is cozy with a pretty shaggy rug and I love those chairs on the far end.

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Fronting board and batten, they are a stylish pair. I have big plans for some board and batten in my house too. I’ve been waiting awhile to do it.

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A pretty aqua painted entertainment center adds color to this space.

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Their white kitchen is a fave too, I absolutely love white cabinets and dark countertops.

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It’s a lovely renovation.

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Dining room with a beautiful outdoor view, check out all those windows.

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A pretty painted hutch holds lots of dishes.

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The master bedroom is soft serene and calming.

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I spy the trellis wall stencil I used in my sister’s bedroom and that will make an appearance in my house too. Love this gorgeous white chair too.

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Their son’s room is rustic and very masculine.  How cute!

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A girls’ room is sweet and soft, outfitted in lime green stools.

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Bunkbeds are perfect for sleepovers and how about that adorable dollhouse.

I hope you enjoyed the tour of Shannon and her family bungalow up in Canada.  Stop over and say hello!

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  1. Shannon @ aka design says

    April 20, 2012 at 9:33 am

    Thank you so much for sharing our house on Southern Hospitality, Rhoda! You’re such a sweetheart! I can’t wait to see more of YOUR new-old house!
    xo,
    Shannon

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  2. Gretchen Gerg says

    April 20, 2012 at 9:54 am

    What an amazing home and with small children! I don’t think I had it together so well when my children were small. Everything they have done is just perfect. Thanks for sharing this blogger to all of us.

    Gretchen

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  3. [email protected] Stroll Thru Life says

    April 20, 2012 at 11:26 am

    Some great ideas used in their home. I am sure you are excited to get yours underway. I can’t wait to see how you transform it. Hugs, Marty

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  4. Michelle says

    April 20, 2012 at 12:58 pm

    Wonderful photos! Love all the details, especially the wall with the text. Great idea. Thanks so much for sharing. Happy weekend!

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  5. Miss Kitty says

    April 21, 2012 at 8:31 am

    So many great ideas packed into one house! Just wonderful…thanks for sharing.

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  6. Elizabeth H says

    April 21, 2012 at 9:26 pm

    Lots of great ideas. I do love board and batten and can’t wait to see what you do with it in your new home. Your house journey will be wonderful to follow.

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  7. Lindy says

    April 22, 2012 at 12:21 am

    Very clever use of a small space, as the bungalow is only 1100 square feet. For example, dining room includes an office. I like the single wall of writing in that room. The only thing I would change is the green stuff (fake ferns?) on top of the kitchen cabinets.

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  8. Meaningful Nest says

    April 22, 2012 at 9:28 am

    What great design! I love the combination of neutral and textures in the living space and the master bedroom is so sweet. Great job, Shannon, and thank you for sharing, Rhoda!

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  9. Carla says

    April 23, 2012 at 7:55 am

    Hello, I m not receiving your e-mails . Do you know why?
    I think there is a problem. But I don’t know how to fix. I try to sign again.
    But its say I was already signup.

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    • Rhoda says

      April 23, 2012 at 10:50 am

      HI, Carla, I’m not sure how to tell you to fix it. I don’t handle that myself, it is handled by Google Feedburner. I have no idea why it stopped sending you my emails. Maybe it will correct itself again. You can always come and read live.

  10. Jessica @ Stay at Home-ista says

    April 30, 2012 at 3:03 pm

    Rhoda- thanks so much for sharing! I’m heading over to Shannon’s blog right now to check out more (assuming the baby stays asleep:). I love how you feature new bloggers, it really helps to open me up for more inspiration!

    Jessica
    stayathomeista.com

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