1.15.12 A Home Office

Beginning a new career as a consultant and working from home, Mary needed an updated office space. We decided to use this room behind the garage with a view into the garden.

Mary's signature colors--black, white and red became the theme. Paint and new lighting brightened the space. We reused her cherry desk and file cabinets and added additional countertops to create a second desk and more work space. Pegboards hold jewelry and belt samples.

10.26.11 Beautiful Quote

10.06.11 Kitchen Storage Ideas

Create a functional and efficient kitchen using these space-saving storage elements.

 A pullout pantry provides access from both sides.

 A step stool is stored in the pantry toekick.

 Pullout trays allow access to the back of shelves.   

 Garbage pullouts are located near the sink with multiple bins for recycling and compost.  

09.22.11 Discovered This Week

I love the organic shape and charcoal glaze of these ceramic planters at I found at Ikea Emeryville. They would look great filled with succulents and they come in four sizes.

09.15.11 New Photos Kitchen with a View

 

06.16.11 Kitchen with a View

I'm currently working on a kitchen remodel on Telegraph Hill with a stellar view of the Bay Bridge and the Transamerica Pyramid. The original galley kitchen was cramped and the upper cabinets blocked the view from the kitchen. The space was made larger by removing walls and upper cabinets and transforming an adjacent closet into a pantry--see the plan sketch below.  Completion:July 2011.

The 'before' photos