A Sneak Peek at a Recent Project

I am coming to the end of a big project that began several months ago, and I wanted to give you a sneak preview of some of the "before" and "after" shots.  Though it is hard to see in these poor-quality photos that were taken with my phone, the difference is pretty dramatic.  The biggest part of this project involved helping the client to downsize by getting rid of a lifetime of stuff and reorganizing what remained.  With the exception of a few newly purchased pieces of furniture, we were able to reuse much of what the client already owned.

The above "before" photo of the living/entry area features a very ornate sideboard from Paris that was  purchased by the client many years ago.  The client did not want to hang on to this piece any longer,  so we found an auction company who deals with fine antiques and art pieces to auction this piece off for the client.

This "after" photo shows the walls painted in Benjamin Moore's "Grant Beige" to highlight the client's extensive art collection from his travels around the world.  The large sideboard is gone and I purchased the large, round mirror from Mitchell and Gold to help open up the space.  Everything else you are seeing belonged to the client and was repurposed for this space.

The Library/TV room "before"

The two "before" shots of the Library/TV room give you some idea of the stuff we had to get rid of before we could even think about designing.  The red chair was picked up by a consignment store and the headboard and shelving units were sold on Craigslist.

After a lot of clearing out and organizing, we were able to turn this space into a comfortable and cozy spot for reading and watching television.  The client asked for this comfortable recliner where he could enjoy relaxing with a good book or watching TV.  The large art piece in the background is an Aborigine painting that was purchased by the client on a trip to Australia.

The main living area featured this beautiful bay window that was screaming to become a cozy sitting area!

The area is not quite finished.  I am waiting on two slipper chairs that will flank the sofa, and the phone photo is poor quality, but it already feels much cozier than before.

office "before"

The office pictures show a space that just needs a little organization.

We're getting there!

With just a few finishing touches left, (and some better photography), I will be back in a few weeks to post pictures of the final reveal!  As this project is coming to an end, the client and I are both happy with how the home is shaping up, and best of all, the client finally feels like he has a place he can call home.