This 7-week on-site blitz involved partial demo & full remodel of this 1980’s 2-storey penthouse located riverside. Working with a beautiful client, we had so much fun with the design process. Commencing with demolition of a wall to create a larger yoga / zen studio, I also demolished part of a low ceiling to increase flow and energy to an outdated 80’s living area. The kitchen was completely removed, and I redesigned the new kitchen layout to increase counter space, storage and also add some mod-cons including a brass zip tap for instant hot, sparkling and filter water (very cool!). I designed a seperate ‘bar’ area with storage for glassware by opening up the under stair cupboard to the living room - thus creating an area where conversation and cocktails go hand-in-hand. I set about scouring the world for unique products that would set this home above and beyond, including statement hand-painted wallpaper from France & U.S.A., a custom glass coffee table, and feature oversized brass handles from the U.K. I utilised a combination of custom furniture, bespoke sentimental pieces that were imported from Jordan, whilst also repurposing meaningful family heirlooms into this modern design - reupholstering ‘Grandma’s chair’ in velvet with a modern colourful feather motif. The end result - a sophisticated 21st century penthouse that was totally unique to my Client. On seeing the apartment reveal, my client cried and said “this is life changing”. THAT is the best compliment I could ever hear. As a Designer, you put your heart and soul into every job (as well as every waking moment and sleepless nights), over months of preparation work and then gain onsite - to receive such a wonderful compliment makes me so happy. Having lost my Mother to cancer at the commencement of this project, to have such an understanding and wonderful client was ‘life changing’ for me too. #gratitude
** Some BEFORE and DURING photos are included at the end.