I fell in love with interior design when I knocked down the interior walls of my own home in 2002. I built them back up the way that worked for me. From that point on I thought outside the box (literally). When space is used wisely, function and design is achieved and life at home is harmonious regardless of our style and color palette. That is the next step.
For my clients Paul and Haunani, a couple in Macungie PA, who love to relax with friends and family, poorly laid out space in their family room was a buzz kill.
BEFORE
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No matter which way they turned their furniture, it didn't work well, which made the hub of their home, a very irritating space. The problem stemmed from an angled fireplace that took up precious real estate.
AFTER
We created a new floor plan that included demolition of the current fireplace. A new electric fireplace surrounded by built-ins was re-configured along the back wall. And to create ample seating for them to put their feet up and host dinner parties as well, a sectional and ottoman were brought in. The ottoman opens up for storage. We also used a sofa table that had two leather stools that could be moved any where.
We had so much fun creating custom drapes in three different fabrics, and choosing the rich red color palette. Haunani, an amazing artist, created the koi fish canvases on either side of the television.
I love the authentic Asian touches that are very important to the home owners, including the black and white prints framed and hung over the sofa, which depict the correct way of Hawaiian dancing. Sometimes you have to go backward (demo something that is there already) to move forward. And you can then achieve harmony.
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