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PHOTO BY KRICIA PALMER
3. Finishes/Fixtures – My goal was
to make the entire space aesthetically
cohesive - my goal was a relaxed, calming
masculine look that still maintains
the historical character of the house.
I used Functional Gray (Sherwin Williams
7024) with accent wall in White
Duck (SW 7010) that was also used in
the bathroom.
While I prefer hardwood flooring, I
chose to use wall-to-wall carpeting for
several reasons. First, it provides significant
sound absorption so it was perfect
for the quiet needed for daytime sleeping.
It also provided the warm, cozy
atmosphere we wanted for the space.
The attic is far enough removed from
Attic living space remodel – after.
the main living portion of the house
that the carpeting doesn’t detract from
the history and character of it.
I chose light fixtures that are reminiscent
of the early 1900’s. For example,
a schoolhouse light chandelier in
an aged bronze finish illuminates the
living space. In the same finish, I chose
simple candelabra wall sconces and
silk, gimp-trimmed shades to keep
with the traditional feel of the house.
The bathroom sconces are finished in
aged steel and antique brass and feature
exposed Edison - filament bulbs.
In order to add depth and interest
to the space, I had the entire floating
wall covered with horizontal distressed
Kricia Palmer is a “retired” physician who is fulfilling
a lifelong dream of becoming an interior designer.
Her interior design business, Palmer Home, specializes in residential
design, and her blog, http://kriciapalmerhome.blogspot.com, features
her design projects, musings on design, and DIY tips and tutorials.
She is the mother of two rambunctious boys and is beginning the
renovation of her newly purchased 100-year old home in Historic
Hillcrest. Kricia may be reached at 501-551-1221 or via email at
palmerhomedesigns@gmail.com.
pine planks. I stained the wood myself
by layering and blending dark walnut,
gray and pecan stains. The exposed
ductwork in the bedroom was covered
with a built-in shelf made of the same
stained wood.
I repeated a similar distressed wood
look in the bathroom by using porcelain
tile made to look like wood flooring.
A simple white subway tile in the
shower also keeps with the historic
character of the house as this was commonly
used in the early 1900s. In order
to eliminate a small extra door in
the bathroom that provided access to
HVAC ductwork, plumbing and electrical,
we replaced it with recessed removable
shelves.
WHILE I PREFER
HARDWOOD
FLOORING,
I CHOSE TO USE
WALL-TO-WALL
CARPETING FOR
SEVERAL REASONS.
After:
The finished result is a cozy, relaxing
masculine space that is perfect for daytime
sleeping and/or relaxing, reading
or watching television. That being said,
it’s not fully furnished and accessorized
yet… I’ll share that with you in the
coming months. For now, my husband
can finally get restful sleep in between
night shifts and my boys can be boys
(loud and active) without worrying
about waking him. And I can keep my
sanity. MM
Manage Your Game and Visualize Your Shots
Course Management
Managing your way
around the course can
help you lower your
scores as well. Golf
course architects design
holes to give you options on how to play
the hole. Good golfers figure out the
best way to play the hole for their game.
Whether it is attacking a par 5 in two
shots or playing conservative on a long
par 4 try and figure out the way that best
fits your game.
When you think about how you are
going to play a hole take everything in.
Length of hole, width of fairway, and hole
location are a few things you need to be
aware of. These aspects will allow you to
decide which club to play off the tee. Take
note of any hazards, which will also have
an impact on which club you choose off
the tee. Play to your strengths, meaning
try shots that you play well. If you are hitting
your driver with confidence go ahead
and hit it. If you feel more confident with a
fairway wood or hybrid on a tough driving
hole then play that club.
One principle I have always used is to
tee up on the side of the trouble on the
hole and play away from it. If there is a
water hazard on the left side of the fairway,
then tee it up on the left side of the
tee box and play to the right side of the
fairway.
Now that you are in the fairway decide
on how to play the approach shot.
One rule to follow here is to always
keep the hole in front of you. This simply
means to try not to go long. There is
usually nothing good behind the green.
When you are getting the yardage to the
hole, think about how far it is to fly the
green. You don’t want to hit a club that
might go too long.
By Cary Maddox
Visualization
Look at something in the distance.
Think about all the details of what you
are looking at. Now close your eyes and
try to think about those details. Try to
recall everything you saw before you
closed your eyes.
Golf is one of the few sports that you
look at the ball and not where the ball is
supposed to go. Think about other sports.
In basketball you look at the basket while
you are shooting the ball. In football you
look at your receiver when you throw the
ball. In archery you look and aim directly at
your target. Now think about golf. When
you hit a golf ball you are looking down at
the ball and trying to focus on hitting it to
a target in the distance. Try hitting a golf
ball while looking at your target. You are
PHOTO BY LENA LEE
sure to miss the ball. In order to hit quality
golf shots you need to learn how to visualize
shots before hitting them.
Visualization in golf is getting behind
the ball looking down the fairway or at the
green and taking in all of your surroundings.
You certainly want to have positive
thoughts, but you have to take notice of
water hazards, trees, bunkers, and rough.
Every good pre-shot routine utilizes visualization
to take all options into consideration.
Knowing what you want to do with
the golf ball is very important. The shot
may not always come off like you envisioned,
but do all you can to think about it
and have a game plan as to how to attack
each shot.
When visualizing a shot try and think
about the type of shot you wish to play. If
the hole is on the left portion of the green
try visualizing a ball flight from right to left
(for a right handed golfer). You might just
want to visualize hitting a solid shot with
good contact. When you do hit a good
shot try and recall what you did on that
shot. What was your swing thought as
you hit the ball Anything that you can
carry over to your next shot to give you
confidence.
Next time you are on the practice tee
or out on the course have a game plan
for the round. Also try and visualize good
shots. As you have probably heard, golf
is a mental game. With that said have a
good positive attitude and play with confidence.
Have fun and good luck! MM
C
ary Maddox is the PGA Head Golf Professional at the
Maumelle Country Club. He has over 15 years of teaching
experience working with men, women, seniors, and juniors. For
more information on lessons contact him at carymaddox@pga.com.
Visit Cary on the web at www.carymaddoxpga.com.
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