Ms. Weber's apartment had all the necessary bones for a successful rejuvenation. Ultimately when we are evaluating a project for a rejuvenation we are looking at cosmetic corrections therefore eliminating the time and often costly renovation process.
This apartment was a perfect example of a little, going along way.
The Closets- All were ample and as Jessie said, "I am a minimalist. I don’t have a lot of stuff.” The focus was on creating the right place for the right purpose. An entry closet should work for YOU. If you like to hang your jackets and bags on hooks a closet outfitted with bars for hangers is NOT going to work. Its an easy solution that gives back daily.
The Kitchen Cabinets- In Ms. Weber's case the cabinets were in really good condition. The layout was maximized using all available space. However, the cabinets did not fit Jessie design aesthetic and minimalist approach. There was several layers of decorative faux finish that needed to be sanded down to give us a smooth surface. They were then and primed (enamel underbody) and painted using a Farrow & Ball'sWimborne White #239. The results are very dramatic! We painted the walls using Farrow & Ball's Skylight #205.
The Kitchen Floor- With all the wonderful upgrades in the kitchen all of our focus turned to the floors! Frank assessed the floor and determined that it was level and solid. We were then able to lay a floating floor right on top! This means 1 Day from start to finish!
Lighting Fixtures- Lighting is one of the most essential details in an apartment. It is often overlooked, misdirected or underplayed. We selected dropped lighting fixture in the hallway that would soften the space and create an illuminating glow. A seat and task lighting will be added to fully optimize the space. In the kitchen the original fixture was ceiling mounted. Ms. Weber is very petite so we were able to again select a dropped fixture bringing the light down to a more suitable height. There is nothing worse than poor lighting in the kitchen and with this modern Restoration Hardware fixture we are able to do a pre installation adjustment.
The Living Room Floor- The floor was in descent condition. There were normal worn in spots, some crackling, small gouges, and discoloration. Floors are so easy to do in an empty apartment that Ms. Weber agreed immediately on the upgrade. The floors went through a multi process sanding to even them out and remove the existing stain. The new stain was clear to bring out the beautiful natural tones of the floors.
Molding- The existing molding was a standard 2" molding that over the years had become chipped and laden with old drippy paint. It weighed the apartment down and aged it. New 4" molding was installed throughout. It is uplifting and even gives the illusion of higher ceilings.
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