Captiva Island Residence Furniture-style cabinetry soothes the transition between an open kitchen and adjacent living areas, while a hidden dumbwaiter transports groceries from the lower level garage. An innovative sculptural trellis separates the stairwell and living space. Placemats on the breakfast table were custom-made and inspired by a photograph of barracudas caught by the owner’s son.
  • Furniture-style cabinetry soothes the transition between an open kitchen and adjacent living areas, while a hidden dumbwaiter transports groceries from the lower level garage. An innovative sculptural trellis separates the stairwell and living space.
  • Placemats on the breakfast table were custom-made and inspired by a photograph of barracudas caught by the owner’s son.
Captiva Island Residence The drop-down workstation, originally designed for the healthcare industry, was reupholstered inside to match the interior of the room. It was adapted as a personal computer desk/electronics charging station for the children’s rooms to be tucked out of the way when not in use. Children’s drawings and family photographs inexpensively transform into personalized wall art.
  • The drop-down workstation, originally designed for the healthcare industry, was reupholstered inside to match the interior of the room. It was adapted as a personal computer desk/electronics charging station for the children’s rooms to be tucked out of the way when not in use.
  • Children’s drawings and family photographs inexpensively transform into personalized wall art.
Captiva Island Guest Cottage The high span of the staircase wall is cleverly wallpapered (in an environmentally friendly hand-silkscreened print) to add interest to a vast wall. The stairs are unconventionally lit by recessed lights, which give design interest to a utilitarian function. The furniture was custom upholstered in solution-dyed acrylics and commercial grade fabrics to withstand the rigors of sandy feet and wet towels.
  • The high span of the staircase wall is cleverly wallpapered (in an environmentally friendly hand-silkscreened print) to add interest to a vast wall. The stairs are unconventionally lit by recessed lights, which give design interest to a utilitarian function.
  • The furniture was custom upholstered in solution-dyed acrylics and commercial grade fabrics to withstand the rigors of sandy feet and wet towels.
Captiva Island Guest Cottage The multi-purpose kitchen, dining and living area leave ample room within the footprint of the guest cottage for four separate bedrooms—two on each floor as well as a spacious family room on the upper level. The custom dining table was built to fit perfectly into the footprint of the cottage. The redwood trellis is a creative multi-purpose solution, transforming the simple wall to a unique element that filters the light and creates intricate shadow effects as well as providing a barrier and support for the handrail.
  • The multi-purpose kitchen, dining and living area leave ample room within the footprint of the guest cottage for four separate bedrooms—two on each floor as well as a spacious family room on the upper level.
  • The custom dining table was built to fit perfectly into the footprint of the cottage.
  • The redwood trellis is a creative multi-purpose solution, transforming the simple wall to a unique element that filters the light and creates intricate shadow effects as well as providing a barrier and support for the handrail.
Lake Shore Drive Guest Bath A guest bath carved originally out of attic space with a slanted East wall provides a beautiful view of Lake Michigan through the window above the custom designed and built vanity. Decorative inlaid granite in the form of a star conceals the pitched shower drain. The shower curb is eliminated, thereby giving the guest bath a more spacious feeling.
  • A guest bath carved originally out of attic space with a slanted East wall provides a beautiful view of Lake Michigan through the window above the custom designed and built vanity.
  • Decorative inlaid granite in the form of a star conceals the pitched shower drain. The shower curb is eliminated, thereby giving the guest bath a more spacious feeling.
Lake Shore Drive Powder Room / Guest Bath A small guest bath was carved from adjacent attic space. Circular curtain rod tucks the shower into a corner to maximize space in a small bath; the entire floor of the room is pitched to allow for a no-curb shower.
  • A small guest bath was carved from adjacent attic space.
  • Circular curtain rod tucks the shower into a corner to maximize space in a small bath; the entire floor of the room is pitched to allow for a no-curb shower.
Lake Shore Drive Bathroom Remodel The custom designed and built cabinet beneath the sink, along with the recessed mirrored cabinet create plenty of additional storage space. Modern fixtures and a teak drain board lend an androgynous flair to a bath shared with guests.
  • The custom designed and built cabinet beneath the sink, along with the recessed mirrored cabinet create plenty of additional storage space.
  • Modern fixtures and a teak drain board lend an androgynous flair to a bath shared with guests.
Lake Shore Drive Bathroom Remodel A custom designed and built windowsill vanity and heated tile floor replace a vintage radiator. A small bench tucks beneath the windowsill vanity.
  • A custom designed and built windowsill vanity and heated tile floor replace a vintage radiator. A small bench tucks beneath the windowsill vanity.
Hyde Park Condominium Rehab A custom area rug and studded sofas, accessorized with antique finds and decorative wall painting techniques, make the interior space cohesive with the original Spanish Revival architecture in this city condo.
  • A custom area rug and studded sofas, accessorized with antique finds and decorative wall painting techniques, make the interior space cohesive with the original Spanish Revival architecture in this city condo.