Volume 25: June
Add some personality
Happy summertime!
It's finally here! Summertime and warm weather here in Seattle. Time for adventures and road trips. What are you up to this summer?
Infusing some personality
While we were working on the mid-century kitchen we shared with you last month, we also had the opportunity to bring the clients' adventurous personalities into their powder room.
The original powder room featured plain white walls and a combination of different wood elements seen in the parquet floor, vanity, medicine cabinet, and vent cover. None of which reflected our clients' tastes or the updates being made in the rest of their home.
The first item we sourced for this project was the green cast-cement sink. Brass elements were continued in the powder room through the various fixtures and vanity. White walls have been replaced with wallpaper and textured tile.
We'd love to chat with you about bringing your personality into your home. We are currently booking for Fall, Winter, and into 2024. Contact us now to schedule an appointment.
Volume 18: September
Happy September!
Here we are on this first day of the month but summer is not over yet!
We want to share with you a new beginning for one of our clients.
This 1920s cottage was in need of a refresh and updated kitchen floor plan after multiple remodels through the years. We set out to meet the needs of our clients by giving them more color, light, and function to accommodate their love of entertaining and fur babies.
In the kitchen, we updated the layout for better flow, installed these shaker teal cabinets, and added a touch of gold with the unique light fixture over the sink.
This Dutch door gives a more accessible and charming point of entry to and from the deck for the clients’ two dogs.
A simple paint treatment adds interest in the dining room, with forest green anchoring the space.
We created a functional focal point in the dining room by taking advantage of this existing alcove. The space was opened up and we added lighting. A built in buffet creates the perfect stop for a party spread.
At the fireplace wall in the living room, we added two windows to bring in more light. This added balance to the already vaulted ceiling. We took advantage of this height and raised the fireplace all the way. Shades of green (a favorite of the client) tile and a reclaimed wood mantle finish off the fireplace with layers of color and texture.
Our clients are so happy with the warm and welcoming vibe that this remodel has given them.
We were honored to submit this kitchen for consideration in the NKBA Puget Sound Chapter Design Awards this year and we won 2nd Place for Small | Medium Kitchen - woohoo!
We're currently scheduling for 2023 and would love to discuss your upcoming projects. Contact us to schedule yours.
Volume 10: October
A bathroom remodel is full of permanent change. Great planning is important in selecting tile and plumbing fixtures as they are not easy to just “switch out”. On the other hand, accessories, artwork, and even hardware can be switched up for a fresh look even after a remodel.
Change is a good thing, I promise
We all love options
Everyone likes change, right? Just kidding. Change can be scary which is why many times it is easier for things to stay the same. If you’ve taken on the big task of doing a remodel then this isn’t you. You were ready for a change. Change can be wonderful, especially when we have a chance to plan for it.
A bathroom remodel is full of permanent change. Great planning is important in selecting tile and plumbing fixtures as they are not easy to just “switch out”. On the other hand, accessories, artwork, and even hardware can be switched up for a fresh look even after a remodel.
We recently finished a hall bathroom project with a client and wanted to show them different ways to personalize their space. Whether you want to change the look due to a life event, change of season, or simply to freshen up your space there are easy ways to do this.
Where we started
This bathroom was completely gutted with all the fixtures staying in their existing locations. We said goodbye to tile counters and Hollywood vanity lighting. In came a new bathtub, vanity, toilet, fixtures…..EVERYTHING.
After some big changes
The clients prefer a clean mid-century inspired style so I had to incorporate that look into a traditional 1990’s house. We achieved this design with a mixture of tiles, a floating vanity, high-contract black and white.
Here’s the happy result using neutral accessories and a pop of color in the flowers.
We also had a little fun and played pretend for when a college aged daughter returns home from college. How can we personalize for her use? By switching up the accessories and adding in a few personal items, we've easily created a space that is her style. These simple updates bring a new feeling to a finished space.
These are photographs that I took while working with our fabulous photographer Julie Mannell. Please be sure to check out our Houzz profile for the finished project pictures.
See you next month!
Volume 5: May
When we are designing a kitchen remodel project with our clients, we often mention that there is going to be a lot less of something in the new space. It could be fewer windows, less floor space, heck, even less cabinetry which sounds a little crazy. This new void allows space for a whole bunch of new wonderful. This kitchen remodeling project was no different.
We love a good before and after
No More Little Drawers
When we are designing a kitchen remodel project with our clients, we often mention that there is going to be a lot less of something in the new space. It could be fewer windows, less floor space, heck, even less cabinetry which sounds a little crazy. This new void allows space for a whole bunch of new wonderful. This kitchen remodeling project was no different.
Working with previous clients is always a fantastic bonus. These clients were no exception, especially since the wife knew exactly what she wanted. I don’t mean the exact hardware or range, but she knew exactly how she wanted it to look and feel. That was ideal as they were open to design solutions but were quick to stay on track and focused.
Here’s what we focused on:
Gray color palette with natural wood for warmth.
An island with seating and a nice big sink with an Insta-hot faucet.
Open shelving for style and display for family keepsakes.
Traditional style cabinetry with custom features.
Black as an accent in hardware and lighting.
All new stainless appliances.
Removing the soffit above the cabinets to add a feeling of spaciousness.
Closing the window without a view while keeping the abundance of natural light in the home.
Is there anything I would change? Nothing. I’m never a fan of an icemaker in the refrigerator door, but you try arguing with native Midwesterners about their ice.