Meet Martha, the founder of a New York-based non profit organization called Blissful Bedrooms. Blissful bedrooms is a grassroots organization that takes remodeling to a whole new level of outreach—transforming bedrooms for the severely disabled young adult who by and large spend most of their time in their bedrooms. Read more.
When Chris came to LOCZIdesign, we sent him to Renee Naleppa, our Virtual Design specialist. His project was a dream come true for any interior designer — a brand new, blank slate. The recently purchased home was furnished with very little other than the bare necessities for this bachelor computer engineer. He had the basics, like a television, bean bag, fold-up chair and bed. But in his spacious San Francisco South Bay townhome, Chris wanted a place that was just as grown-up and warm as he.
Ahhh, the kitchen. Possibly one of the hardest places to remodel in your entire home. It comes with its challenges but when done right, can be a complete game changer for the way you live. Peppered in this remodel journal are some guiding tips we hope will inspire you to create the kitchen you desire, without the headache.
We had the privilege of working closely with our clients, who dreamt of free flowing space for their remodeled abode. Early on we established the kitchen as the power place of hearth and home. And we all know in most homes the kitchen coincidentally happens to be where the organic alchemy takes place, where guests gather in gang-like numbers, so why not ensure that it’s an open and joyful place to gather?
Let’s face it, it’s your own little sanctuary—your bathroom. A place where you remove the impurities of the day, primp, hastily get ready for work, or have the occasional pep talk in front of your mirror. It may be decadent with a jacuzzi and three shower heads. Or windowless with nothing more than a narrow stand-in shower. Either way it’s where you let go and bare it all to return to your natural state.
