Renovated property on Lake Blue Ridge with before and after photos.
Read MoreResidential Home Renovation – Case Study (With Before and After Photos)
Ben’s Fishcamp and Martini Bar Entry
River’s Edge
Our latest project in Blue Ridge, GA on the Toccoa River. This was a complete renovation project that included interior and exterior spaces. The home was transformed from a very country look with dark colors, dated details and furnishings to a very upscale mountain and river home. StudioTrimble provided complete interior design services including detailed […]
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Sycamore Crossing
Brown’s Cove
Fightingtown Point
Sugars End Dental
Lake Shore Lodge
Design Trends: 50+ Shades of Gray!
Why Gray is a Fantastic Backdrop for Almost any Accent Color Interior Design trends come and go. Trends are driven by shapes, materials, colors and other elements. Of all elements, color trends have been very dominating. Do you remember the olive and gold look of the 60’s and the mauve and gray in the 70’s? […]
Read MoreDesigning for Living with Pets
Pets are Just as Important to Clients as Designing for Kids Anyone who has visited my studio knows we love dogs and have met our corgis. My assistant Kit Miracle and I both live and work with our dogs as do many of our clients, friends and business associates. The health benefit of living with pets […]
Read MoreThe Importance of a Well Designed and Unique Entryway
First Impressions Really Do Count Have you ever arrived at someone’s house and wondered, “Where is the front door?” Creating a warm, inviting front door and entry to your house is so important. It needs to scream out “Here I am – enter here!” When we are working on budgets for the overall house, I […]
Read MoreTechnology and the New Rustic Home Design
The New Rustic Home Rustic Mountain Homes have experienced a huge shift in design! Many think of a rustic mountain home as a log or timber frame home in the woods. That’s what Daniel Boone and our forefathers lived in! Their homes were simple, there were few “creature comforts” incorporated that our generation is addicted […]
Read MorePreviews The New Mountain Home Furnishing Looks
Mountain Meets Modern New designs dominated the recent Fall High Furniture Point Market – one of the largest furniture markets in the world. Manufacturers from around the globe showcase their goods from furniture to lighting, rugs and linens and much more. We spent 4 days there combing the buildings searching for new products for our […]
Read MoreSpecial Window Treatments for Mountain Homes
Framing a Mountain View Windows in mountain homes provide views of the breathtaking mountain environments we enjoy so much. So why do we need window treatments? During the daytime, mountain home windows are framed pieces of living artwork of spectacular views. But once the sun goes down, the windows becomes cold, black holes on the […]
Read MoreVintage Design
Use Vintage Pieces to Add Interest & Bring Back Cherished Memories A A desire to live in a nostalgic environment has attracted many homeowners to the log and timber design styles. Living in a world where change is constant, the design direction for retirement and vacation homes is leaning more towards “the way things use […]
Read MoreCreative Lighting in Interior Design
The Tricky Job of Lighting Our Rustic Mountain Log Homes. Lighting design is the one element of interior design that can make or break a beautifully designed interior space. Lighting provides so much more than a simple glow. Subliminally, lighting impacts how we feel and impacts our emotions, our comfort level and our ability to […]
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Cindy Trimble Quoted in Georgia Trend Magazine
Georgia Trend Magazine published an article on destinations in Georgia worth visiting. Cindy discusses the benefits of small businesses and renovating in Blue Ridge.
Read MoreInnovation Renovation
Two great style concepts for remodeling your kitchen and bathroom. Click here to read full article as published in Log Home Living
Read MoreLooks for All Regions
Whether you prefer the soft palette of Shabby Chic or the eclectic stripes of the Southwest, we’ve got a design plan to fit your decor style. Click here to read full article as published in Log Home Living
Read MorePast Presents
Vintage treasures add a nostalgic touch to your log home. Click here to read the full article as published in Log Home Living
Read MoreSharp Mountain Lodge
Situated on top of Sharp Mountain in Jasper, GA this home is a retirement home for a couple who love and admire the essence of the Arts and Craft’s design. The house is a hybrid construction with timber frame accents, but detailed in the traditional arts and crafts language. During the building process, the original […]
Read MoreSecond Wind Cancer Retreat
A dream of Marti Nunn, Second Wind is a serene Craftsman Cottage nestled in the Cohutta Wilderness in the town of Blue Ridge, GA. Marti is a cancer survivor and was blessed to have a cabin to escape to in the mountains while she was undergoing cancer treatment. She called her weekend escapes to her […]
Read MoreBlue Ridge Dental at Riverstone Medical Campus, Blue Ridge, GA
This was the first office for a start up dental practice. At our first meeting with the Dentist and his wife, he told us his favorite colors were “black and blue.” I expressed my concern over those colors in a medical practice and we all smiled and decided to go in a new direction. […]
Read MoreMilestones Learning Center
Designing a learning environment for children from 3 months to 12 years was a true joy! Milestones Learning and Development Center is located in the Riverstone Medical Complex in downtown Blue Ridge, GA. Trimble Kelly Studios was hired to help develop the center’s name, the logo, all the graphic design and signage in addition to […]
Read MoreHouse of Fleming
House of Fleming; Fine Leather and Alligator Skin Boutique, Buckhead, Atlanta, GA; 1997 Started in 1980 House of Fleming has established itself as one of the premier manufacturers of exotic skin products in the world. From alligator belts with precious metal buckles to alligator handbags, wallets, picture frames, card cases, and note pads, golf bags […]
Read MoreEquitable Real Estate
Prior to starting Trimble Kelly Studios, Cindy partnered with MSTSD in Atlanta, GA to consolidate Equitable Real Estate’s eight offices around the US into one location in Atlanta. The MSTSD team handled the architectural and interior design in addition to coordinating with the corporate consolidation team. The new offices were located in the Monarch Tower […]
Read More1996 Atlanta Summer Olympic Games
In 1993, Cindy Trimble was introduced to Grant Moseley, AIA, Principal of MSTSD Architects in Atlanta. Grant’s firm had just been awarded the design of the 17 acre Olympic Village. They were looking for someone with an architectural background, who understood event planning and creative design. Trimble Kelly Studios (Formerly StudioTrimble) was three years old, […]
Read MoreCadence Equestrian Center –
The Cadence Equestrian Center and Community was a magnificent concept that unfortunately fell victim to the market crash of 2008. The property was 450 acres with a 1.5 million dollar equestrian center (that was completed), 35 home sites and an extensive network of beautiful trails that crisscrossed the meadows and mountains of the property. When […]
Read MoreCross Creek Grill
Cross Creek Grille Restaurant (now called The Cabin) is located in Blue Ridge, GA on the Appalachian Highway. This structure was originally a Western Sizzlin Restaurant and was being converted into a steak and BBQ restaurant. When Trimble Kelly Studios was originally hired, the owner wanted to do a “fix-up” and “recoration” of the building. […]
Read MoreUpdating Vintage Furnishings for Your Mountain or Country Home
A desire to live in a nostalgic environment has attracted many homeowners to the log and timber design styles. Living in a world where change is constant, the design direction for retirement and vacation homes is leaning more towards “the way things use to be.” Log home living is a wonderful way to experience older […]
Read MoreNY Times Recommends Hiring a Professional Designer
What is the difference between hiring a professional, educated, certified interior designer or hiring your local furniture store to design your home? Lots of reasons as stated in a recent NY Times article on interior design. Buyer beware of being sold services that may end up costing you more money, time and resulting in a […]
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