Take2Artworks

10/31/2025

🎉 Celebrating 10 Years of Design!

This fall marks ten years since I took a leap of faith, left my dental career behind, and turned my lifelong love of design into a full-time business. It has been an incredible journey filled with creativity, color, and the most wonderful clients who have welcomed me into their homes.

To celebrate, I am sharing one of my favorite recent projects, a 1980s family room that went from dark and dated to bright and modern. This transformation captures exactly why I love what I do.

✨ Take a look at the before and after story on my blog: https://www.take2artworks.com/blog/2025/10/30/vdlibzd4qi36fis5k2a9iaklsuld9g

Thank you for being part of this journey. Here is to the next decade of beautiful spaces and happy homes.

See how Judi transformed a dark 1980s family room into a bright, modern space with custom painting, fresh colors, and thoughtful design updates.

08/07/2025

Who says you can't paint brick?
This lovely Albany home just got a major facelift with Phase I of helping this homeowner bring her coastal-inspired vision to life. The freshly painted brick has already made a huge impact, and she’s been getting compliments from neighbors nonstop! Custom painting projects like this one, where we reimagine the potential of a home, are what I love most.

Want to see how this transformation unfolds (and other fun projects I’m working on)? Sign up for my newsletter and come along for the ride! www.take2artworks.com

03/28/2025

What a project! I had the opportunity to design and handpaint a 3,000 sq ft exhibit for Home Earth Alliance at the Region Flower & Garden Expo at Hudson Valley Community College.

The display features two large brownstones (including a 16' high replica of Albany’s historic Myer Home), a colonial home representing a suburban setting, and a cheerful bodega inspired by The Hungry Caterpillar — all designed to show how native landscaping can be integrated into any neighborhood.

It was a big undertaking and a great way to showcase my specialty painting and design work. I’m so grateful to my husband Doug for his carpentry help, our daughter Karli (also an artist), and the amazing volunteers from HVCC, Home Earth Alliance, and the Garden Show — plus several dear friends who rolled up their sleeves to help make it all happen.

The show runs through Sunday — stop by the Home Earth Alliance section and check it out!

🎨 www.take2artworks.com
🌿 https://homeearthalliance.org/
🌸 https://flowerandgardenexpo.com/

04/17/2024

Spring is a season of renewal, and there's no better demonstration than the stunning transformation of Matt and Ann-Marie's 1950s kitchen in Troy, NY! With careful attention to their unique stories and needs, we turned their once-dated space into the vibrant heart of their home—a modern yet timeless kitchen perfect for family breakfasts and lively dinner parties.

As Ann-Marie puts it, "Judi didn’t just renovate our kitchen; she transformed our daily lives." Now, their central island is not just a fixture, but the gathering spot where they share meals and enjoy views of their beautiful garden.

Are you ready to bring new life to your home? Let’s create a space that truly reflects your personality and lifestyle. Contact me, Judi, to start your transformation journey. Call 518-495-4317.

03/20/2023

After raising her children, Lori found herself ready for a fresh start in Castleton, NY, a familiar neighborhood that held cherished memories. She discovered a charming two-bedroom ranch, envisioning it as her forever home—a place where she could indulge her tastes and desires without compromise.

As a work-from-home professional, Lori sought to create an environment tailored to her unique needs and preferences. She reached out to me to bring her vision to life. I brought my dedicated team—Bob, the contractor, and Lauren from MKC Kitchen Cabinets so that together, we could all focus on what we each do best. Lori had a keen eye for color but needed our expertise to seamlessly blend her ideas into a cohesive design.

I began by developing a detailed Design Plan, addressing flooring, cabinets, countertops, and backsplash.

Although the project faced challenges, like awkward sightlines caused by hanging cabinets over the peninsula, we remained practical and focused on maximizing the space. We replaced old linoleum and carpeting with vinyl wood plank flooring, which visually expanded the area and provided a consistent flow. To further open up the space, we removed the upper hanging cabinets and repurposed them against an open wall.

The cozy peninsula now accommodates seating for three, is adorned with beautiful pendant lighting, and encourages lively conversations in the inviting breakfast room.

I painted the kitchen cabinets using a special technique for lasting durability, featuring green lower cabinets and white upper cabinets.

This inspiring transformation symbolizes Lori's bold journey, celebrating her independence and self-expression. It has been a privilege to help Lori create a home that truly reflects her spirit and serves as a sanctuary for her new beginning.

If you need help bringing your vision to life, please get in touch with me for a consultation. I can be reached at 518-495-4317 or [email protected]. www.take2artworks.com -Judi Stone

10/04/2022

Are you thinking about downsizing? I'll be co-hosting another downsizing workshop on Thursday, Oct. 13th at Bethlehem Central High School with Nina Sher-Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, HUNT Real Estate ERA and Mess to Bliss.

I hope you can join us! Register below.

Overwhelmed with the thought of downsizing and don't know where to begin? Join downsizing experts Nina Sher, Judi Stone & Liz Halvorsen.

09/19/2022

I'm all about preserving what you already have. So when Jackie told me she wanted to update the kitchen in her 1920s era home in Albany without tearing everything out, I jumped at the opportunity. Jackie and her husband were wonderful to work with and I'm thrilled to know this wonderful family will be enjoying their new kitchen for years to come.

Next up, we're updating the fireplace in their living room. I hope you enjoy watching this transformation!

Here's a blog post that includes more photos. https://www.take2artworks.com/blog/albany-ny-kitchen-renovation

03/14/2022

Craving fresh design inspiration? Check out photos from my recent trips to South Africa. I created tips and inspiration to take your space from ho-hum to gorgeous!

Not sure how to pull it off yourself? I offer virtual interior design consultations, so you don't have to do it alone and risk making expensive mistakes. You'll love your space after we're finished!

Plus, I have included photos from our trips to SA's beautiful wineries, beaches, safari, and more.

Have you ever traveled abroad or domestically, and found yourself falling in love with its design influences - so much so that you want to incorporate that same vibe back at home? Guilty! As I travel around the world I get inspired by each culture and its nuances. Not only exterior, architecture b

09/09/2021

It's that time again! I'll be presenting at another Downsizing Class hosted by Nina Sher-Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, HUNT Real Estate ERA.

Besides sharing smart updates you can make to your home, I'll also be sharing my own downsizing story that took place this summer and will offer lots of tips and tricks on how I made my process less stressful and more joyful. And, of course, Nina Sher will share lots of helpful information on whether to take advantage of this hot seller's market, how to get started and stay motivated, decluttering, pre-inspections, and so much more.

Hurry, registration is open and seats are filling up. The class will be held next week - Tuesday, September 14th at 7PM via Zoom. Grab a drink and invite your friends!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downsizing-101-stop-procrastinating-albany-nys-capital-region-registration-167315285523

Overwhelmed with the thought of downsizing but don't know where to begin? Join downsizing expert Nina Sher, Licensed RE Salesperson HUNT ERA

03/17/2021

Occasionally, when I'm not painting kitchen cabinets or working on interior design projects with clients, I squeeze in custom murals like this one that a client requested for the wall of her indoor pool. Can you imagine having an indoor pool? So fun!