Our Home {Mud Room & Pantry}

I am going to start sharing a few images from our home...we have been here for almost 3 years so figure it is about time.

{Mud Room}

I wanted a fun space to see multiple times a day, so for our mud room I went with a fun wallpaper, the classic Hicks pendants, and paneling to protect the walls from when the boys (and me) fling our shoes off when we walk in. The hallway pic below is what separates this room from the pantry...and one of my favorite spots in our home.

{Pantry}

Yeah, I love my pantry too. The pull out baskets are now a staple in every pantry that we do, perfect for storage of onions, crafts for the little, and easy access to snacks for them as well. Since I have an addiction to cookbooks I built-in an area above the microwave for my collection. 

Microwave in the pantry?! 

Yep, I personally hate designing it into a kitchen and it isn't something we use that often. This space is right next to the kitchen so it works, and every client that has seen it since has incorporated it into their home as well.

Check back for more images from our home soon. Mel xo 

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Final Images {Hillhurst Kitchen}

Here are some of the final images from our latest home in Hillhurst, love the size of this space & how many details I was able to incorporate into it all. 

For the cabinetry I went with stained alder on the base and a beautiful creamy lacquered color above. The island features a combination of the two as well as the hood fan surround.

Some details include the bridge faucet, leathered marble counters, solid slab backsplash, and custom corbels on each side of the range.

The butlers pantry leading from the kitchen to the dining room has the same cabinetry and design with the crazy beautiful slab splash and counters.

 

That is a quick look at this home. We have started construction on our next project in Elbow Park and we are under way with the design for another home in that same community that we are hoping to start in the summer.  Mel xo

Final Images {Hillhurst - 16th Ensuite}

I love this bath, the pallet, the materials, all of the herringbone...

For this His & Hers vanities I designed a furniture style with toe kick detailing and angled corners for something different. And as I always say, it is in the details, including the shaker panel on the side of the vanity rather than a plane gable.

For the floors I used an oversize marble tile in a herringbone pattern that is mimicked in the large shower.

The large steam shower has marble, floor to ceiling, with a mini mosaic on the floor, larger brick pattern that meets up with a pencil mold then a herringbone pattern to the ceiling. With two shower heads and a large seating bench this is one shower I know I would love! The built-in linen cabinet has similar elements as the vanities including the toe kick detail and shaker style cabinet doors.

That is all for now, I'm off for some sun & fun with my boys!!! Mel xo

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Final Images {Hillhurst 16th}

A few more goodies to share with you...

{MAIN BATH}

Dual sinks with open shelves below for either baskets or fun towels, one of my favorite faucets from Kohler, & wall sconces by Visual Comfort. For the framed mirror I added in some mini subway tiles I had left over from a previous job, added a bit of texture and helps the lights stand out.

 {POWDER ROOM}

Here I did a two tone thing again, creamy wainscoting throughout this space and a custom alder vanity. I really wanted to add some fab wallpaper to this space, but the home sold prior to completion and the client wanted to keep things simple...maybe on the next one.

{LAUNDRY ROOM}

In this beautiful space I used a Carrara mosiac floor and Carrara counters...why not, right?! Added to that combo was a full height backsplash using a beveled subway tile & oversized cornice detailing that goes to the ceiling.

I'll share some more of this home with you next week...but now I have to pack, our Maui trip is right around the corner!! Mel xo

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Final Images {Hillhutst 16th}

Here are a few of the final pre-occupancy images from our latest spec home...which sold prior to completion and broke a price record for the NW community of Hillhurt...HOLLA!

{Great Room}

Rather than taking the cabinetry to the top of the 10' ceiling I decided to go with custom stained alder lowers and had our finishers finish it off with a shaker style lacquered panel above. I find a lot of times wall to wall and floor to ceiling built-ins can be over powering and somewhat daunting to style.

It's all in the details for this simple fireplace surround with custom cove molding that was mimicked above where the TV is placed. 

 

{Railing}

Keeping in line with my two toned theme throughout this home I went with a simple lacquered spindle, thick alder handrail, and custom tapered shaker style post with oversize balls...there is a ball thing going on in this home, you'll see more of that soon.

{Upper Hall}

Rather than waling up the stairs to the second level and seeing just another hall I decided to add a custom built-in. The perfect solution for this home was a built-in linen cabinet since there is no linen closet on the upper level. This allows for tons of storage as well as a nice focal point and a great area for a bit of display. I will admit though, this caused a huge argument with the hubs, when he saw this he might have flipped his lid...majorly...but sometimes I go with my gut and I'm so happy I did.

I'll share more later in the week, including the stunning master bath and kitchen. Mel xo

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Hillhurst {Custom} Kitchen

Better late than never, right? Here are the images of the kitchen from our clients home in Hillhurst. Looking forward to getting this home re-shot with all of the amazing furniture, artwork, and little details that have already been added throughout.

I have another crazy busy week ahead of me, make the best of yours! Mel

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Hillhurst {Master Bath & Closet)

{Master Ensuite}

The master bath is a light filled space with chevron laid floors, custom vanities, free standing tub, and a lot of marble. You will notice there is no hardware on the center doors...they have just been shipped out and are being installed next week. We had Wilmette Hardware custom make them for us and it was such a wonderful and fun experience. I worked closely with Micah and designed the perfect oversized modern pull for this space, here is a little peek below of them.

Hardware to be installed...

 {Master Closet}

A whole lot of beautiful storage in here! We maximized this space with shelving galore, his & hers banks of drawers, and a mirrored cabinet at the end with beautiful crystal hardware. To keep the space beautiful I am actually heading over to the clients home on Wednesday to teach them how to fold...that is dedication right there!!

Enjoy your Monday! Mel xo

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Hillhurst {Custom} Built-ins

Here are a few of the built-ins that we did at our clients home in Hillhurst. To keep with the Asian vibe I designed a fret work detail that our finishing carpenters painstakingly created of the pillars of the units...they are amazing and I appreciate them so much for taking my ideas and making them a reality.

{office}

For the office I worded off of a piece of art that the clients wanted to incorporate into the design of the built in, the center box that is illuminated will hold this vase and was the overall starting point for this design. We have accent lighting in other areas of the unit, gold grasscloth chevron floor, a fun brass sputnik light, and of course...that fret work. (260 pieces per panel, all by hand).

{lower level}

Right below is what we named 'Big Bertha'. It is a large and in charge custom built-in, again, incorporating the fret work, open shelving with accent library lights, and a two tone finish to help keep the lower level light and bright with the limited natural light.

The wet bar which is to the left of the Big Bertha has the same fret work and two tone design as well. For the main bath in the lower level we went with a furniture style vanity and a little bling...and I was super excited when the client said during the walk-through that she thought we should add wallpaper to the bath. Heck yeah, the hunt is on!!

Enjoy your weekend, next week I will share the kitchen and master bath. Mel xo

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