playing with geometry is hard yet rewarding-here working with hexagons and circles…

with all the grey tones…it was time to go off the rails….

so its been 2 weeks-and the transformation is great. see some before after photos

contrasting the white kitchen cabinets are brand new stainless appliances. While the option to have all white appliances was appealing and cost effective, the contrast and advanced technology won me over.

a small apartment, a small kitchen. small kitchens need more planning-the rules of the triangle are hard to implement as well as the recommended space between cabinets. but it does not mean that the functionality and utility of a workspace need to be compromised.

the original layout for the kitchen put all the cabinets on 1 long side and 2 short sides. this, however, ended up compromising the utility of the workspace. an alternate arrangement that creates a galley kitchen provides space where needed and a multitude of storage options-i was able to sneak in a small pantry too.

….and its white!!

Today we tried a bold approach to one wall that gets a lot of morning light and is also what will become the TV wall.

It is important to take into account what is going on the wall and its location relative to lighting as we selected the appropriate paint. While the color chosen is a little non-traditional, it helps ground the space and provides direction.

Cannot wait for the entire wall to be painted.

with 530 sf of livable space, there are not too many spaces to work with. Its a fine balance keeping spaces open yet provide some level of privacy. having an outdoor patio is a huge benefit !

Cannot believe that the apartment gets so much light. We love that.

After multiple hours of working in this apartment, it is finally clean…of boxes and furniture… but there is so much more to go-where do I start, and more importantly, will it end