I am so excited to share one of our newly completed projects in Gainesville! This is for one of my all-time favorite clients from 20+ years ago that I worked with right out of college. I was assisting another designer and got to work on his entire home.
Now – 25 years later – he called me back to re-design to entire space for him and his teenage son. The best part? He has exquisite taste.
The goal was a masculine home, but one that didn’t feel like a bachelor pad. He loves Ralph Lauren, and all things rich, warm, and classic. I think we accomplished that!
before
Let’s start by showing some of the before photographs we have of the home.
This is the before of the kitchen (we actually take out these arched top pillars)
Before of the living room:
And one of the bathrooms:
Now for the afters >>>
kitchen
In the kitchen we used a balance of off-white painted cabinets for the perimeter and a contrasting dark wood for the island. This enabled us to achieve the masculine look, without it being bachelor pad. The marble countertops and statement range back adds so much depth and visual interest to the space!
We can’t believe how much airier and brighter this space feels now that the arched columns have been removed.
Family Room
The kitchen above is open plan with the family room. This whole area needed to be super practical for entertaining and everyday use with a teen son. So we’ve chosen a blue sofa with performance fabrics and a durable rug to clearly define the seating area.
Artwork and family photos adds a soft and personal touch.
Breakfast Nook
To the side of the kitchen and family room is the breakfast nook! With large windows looking out to the swimming pool, we kept this area clean and simple.
Living Room
The living room is a more formal space than the family room, so we chose a fun leather chesterfield style sofa and paired it with soft blue tones to give a cohesive feel to the rest of the house.
Primary Bathroom
Featuring a double vanity, large shower and freestanding bathtub, we designed this primary bathroom to include some show-stopping materials!
Most notably is the marble and brass vanity wall, we are so thrilled that our client took the plunge with it! We kept the rest of the bathroom neutral and tonally relevant to this main wall, but ultimately everything here is timeless and will stand the test of time.
Teen Son's Bathroom
For our client’s teenage son we wanted to embrace some masculine finishes but keep it timeless and in-keeping with the rest of the home. Gray vanity cabinets, nickel hardware and accessories, and a dark slate flooring creates a dark yet timeless look.
Powder Bath
The small powder bathroom called for an all-over paint color and traditional features. We added some wall paneling and a pedestal sink to add a classical touch, while the all-over paint and small floor mosaics give it a contemporary feel.
It was absolutely fantastic to work with this client again, and they are so happy with the results! We really nailed the brief for them, and know they will love living here for many years to come. It’s always a pleasure to work with clients for the second or even third time!
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