As most couples are embracing being empty nesters, these clients had a different idea.
Build it and she will return. The “she” is their artistic daughter currently away at college while the "it" is a room that will allow mother and daughter a place to relax and let the creative juices flow.
Floor Plan
New cabinets, new window and the new floor pattern.
Concept Drawing - Elevation of Desk Wall
Ample desk surface space doubles as a craft table. The use of quartz material will provide peace of mind as paint and glue will not harm the surface.
A love of Swedish design inspired the subtle details in the custom cabinetry and millwork.
Concept Drawing - Elevation of Bookcase Wall
Tall bookcases atop closed cabinetry offer a mix of open display and storage for supplies.
The niche between the bookcases was designed to accommodate the client’s favorite loveseat and also accommodate a queen size bed if the need arises.
The open floor space in which to practice yoga was the perfect canvas to create a custom floor treatment using a selection of stain colors that complement the other tones in the space.
Material Palette
The soft palette of blues and creams were chosen to coordinate with the fabrics that will soon cover the upholstery and new larger window.
A nondescript room awaits its transformation.
Client’s home is prepped to preclude damage to the floors on the way to the work area.
The existing double window is removed to make way for the new triple window.
An opening is framed with a new header and jack posts for the larger window.
The new window allows more light into the room.
The new casement style window features a special center rail that blends with the homes existing double hung windows and allows us to meet current fire egress code requirements.
The old baseboard heat is removed to make room for the custom cabinetry, and replaced with a new high output baseboard which is more efficient, and takes up much less space.
Wires that were run in advance of the cabinetry placement are pulled through the cabinets in preparation for the cabinet lighting.
The custom stain pattern for the wood floor is drawn out.
The next color of the stain is applied, bringing the floor to life.
The floor stain “carpet” design was inspired from a geometric print fabric that the client selected for use on the new window treatment in the space.
Cabinetry installation is underway, which will be followed by trim installation.
The use of chair rail, crown and picture moldings will allow the wall surfaces to be broken up by paint color to layer the room.
The desk surface is installed while finishing touches are done to the cabinetry.
A tall pullout to the right of the work surface keeps art supplies organized within arms reach.
A mantle ledge above the desk is just deep enough to lean canvases or place small sculpture.
Recessed light fixtures with trims that angle and swivel will allow wall hung art to be perfectly highlighted.
The special LED lighting hidden behind the front lip of each shelf provides perfectly even illumination, making it easy to find your favorite book.
Like a blank canvas the room is completed and ready for the clients to create the studio they have been dreaming about.
Nice thank you card received!
Now the space is decorated and being enjoyed!
The beauty is in the details – here is the crown molding up close.
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