Sara Bates
I'm a "My Houzz" contributor, lawyer, interiors blogger and aspiring designer. I recently started completing design makeovers for friends and family! Check me out over at embracemyspace.com!
- Contact:
- Sara Bates
- Type:
- Media and Bloggers
- Address:
- Gilbertsville, PA,
Philadelphia metro area, Pennsylvania,
United States, 19525 - Website:
- www.embracemyspace.com

Sara Bates photo is featured in an ideabook: 20 Wonderfully Inventive DIY Projects by Houzzers

merrigay Loved these. Does anyone know or have a guess as to the specific colors used on the southwest wall in #11? I'd love to do something similar on my front door.
25 hours ago · Like

Sheila Schmitz Merrigay, click on that picture, you'll see a tag for one of those colors; then you can click on the tag for the info!
17 hours ago · Like



Sara Bates photo is featured in an ideabook: Hang Your American Flag With Etiquette and Style

cosner For Beaufort
5 days ago · Like

Sara Bates commented on a discussion

Sara Bates Hi, there! The owners actually hand-mixed this paint themselves, so it is their own custom blend. A color that's quite similar that you might like is Fountain Spout by Behr. http://www.homedepot.com/p/BEHR-Premium-Plus-Ultra-8-oz-520C-2-Fountain-Spout-Interior-Exterior-Paint-Sample-520C-2U/202182012#.UZt3HS3D8dU
4 weeks ago · Like

Victoria Lane Thanks Sara! I'll check it out. We are renovating an old farm house, which I have asked for help on in the discussion tab. The cabinets will be white and I am looking for either a soft blue or light grey for the walls.
4 weeks ago · Like


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Sara Bates Hi, there! I'm not sure where the owners purchased their liquid soaps, but the faucet is from Ikea and similar to this item: http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/40113383/
4 weeks ago · Like

Sara Bates Total coincidence. Found the soaps today while shopping at target!

4 weeks ago · Like

Sara Bates commented on a discussion

Sara Bates Hi, there! The owners indicated to me that the counters are not stained, and simply have some oil and a few years of use on them! Currently, Ikea offers oak and birch butcher block countertops.
4 weeks ago · Like

Sara Bates The owners indicate that these are in fact walnut countertops as it says in the article. Perhaps Ikea does not offer them now or does not have them listed online.
4 weeks ago · Like

naturalmom5 Thank you very much for the quick reply!
4 weeks ago · Like

Sara Bates You're welcome, and thank you for reading!
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Sara Bates published an ideabook: My Houzz: DIY Efforts Transform a South Philly Row House

Jay Abraham love this, one of my favorites
3 weeks ago · Like

marsia Wow! So inventive and I love anything where it looks fantastic and saves lots of money (who doesn't, huh?) I am going to try the wax paper stencil technique - probably put a tree of life with coat hooks at the ends of the branches for my kid's loft. Thanks for the wonderful ideas and for letting us see your wonderful house!
2 weeks ago · Like

Sara Bates commented on an ideabook

feiheli I think what I like most about this house is that every color and design decision was made by the owners, not someone who was paid to make it beautiful for them. I'm not against hiring professionals - being an interior decorator is actually one of my dream jobs - but it's nice to see people who aren't afraid to try things out on their own. And look at the amazing result!
5 weeks ago · Like

Sara Bates Thanks feiheli! Interior design is one of my passions, so we are always willing to try things out in our own home. If you want to see the work I've been doing on my new home, check out my blog at www.embracemyspace.com
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