Remodel

This primary bedroom is an example of why designers end up doing construction! We often have to cover up others’ errors!

The wall you see when you enter any space is a natural focal point. In bedrooms, the bed should be on this wall. If the architect or contractor adds windows to this wall, it complicates the design. This large Maitland-Smith screen has been used in two other primary suites against plain walls with fabric panels that matched the coverlet for more color. I prefer it to a headboard. My next choice would be artwork that is nearly as wide as the bed.

But in this house, the window creates an awkward layout. Eliminating half of the window would also be an option but that requires work on the outside of the house as well as remodeling on the inside. Covering half of the window with the screen was a compromise.

The French doors and half open window bookend the screen to create balance. It’s not perfect but livable!

I was able to re-use the rug and Marge Carson bedside chests. It’s home!

The kitchen had potential – nice quality cabinets, a view, and space to improve.

So I made improvements:

All new appliances with wooden refrigerator doors blend the Sub Zero refrigerator with the cabinetry that is visible from the entry.
The existing cabinets were sanded.
The soffit above the refrigerator and the top of a partial wall that divided the kitchen from the family room were eliminated.
A new cabinetry section was added to replace the kitchen desk. It holds small appliances and file drawers for kitchen related materials.
The new leathered granite countertop/pass through to the family room has bar stool seating on the family room side. Blacks are easy to blend.
A new cabinetry section was needed for the island. We didn’t need to have space for bar stools. The rounded corners mimic the original countertop. The sliding doors have the same spacing as the new cabinet opposite.
The 6” cans were replaced with 2” cans and hand painted medallions were added to the ceiling.
For interest and depth, the door into the office was removed which allowed space for the artwork (Apple by Weston).
A custom shelf in this laundry area is handy and expands the kitchen.

A Primary Bedroom Remodel

A kitchen remodel without changing the cabinets or down time!