Ruth and I were both pumped about this project the minute we learned that our client taught etiquette classes. We knew we’d get the chance to develop a thoughtful plan that was perfectly designed for hosting wonderfully organized and well-appointed parties. And that’s just what happened. We’ll talk more about the entire floorplan overhaul and addition in another blog post. But for now let’s just zoom in on this bar. Not just a bar though. It’s the connection point between their new kitchen, their grand dining room and their well-outfitted backyard.
Mood Boards
Bright New Bathroom
There is nothing quite like having a light and bright new bathroom. It’s especially nice to have a space like this in an otherwise dark lower level. Plus this project took place during 2020, so a bright spot was particularly needed!
A “Step” Up in this Mission Hills Master Bathroom
Master bathrooms are a funny thing. Clients either invest a ton in them because see it as a retreat and value how much time they spend there. Or they put a master bathroom remodel at the very bottom of the list because no one but them will ever see/enjoy it. Well these homeowners took the first approach. With two stressful jobs, this was to be an oasis. A gift to themselves as they got ready for work everyday.
Old Sagamore Kitchen Remodel: Take 2
Back in 1994, we were hired by a homeowner in Mission Hills to remodel their Old Sagamore kitchen. Then, 21 years later in a fun twist of fate, we were called back by the new homeowners for round two! Here was Scovell Wolfe’s first remodel of the kitchen in all its 90’s glory: And here it is…
High Drive: The Kitchen
I thought I’d pop in and share our plans for the kitchen. It’s funny how I absolutely live for designing homes, but when it comes to my own, I’m paralyzed! You’d think that working here at Scovell Wolfe, I’d know just the kind of client I’d want to be and not cause any problems for…
Lovely Grills for Delicious Grilled Food.
I asked my husband what I ought to blog about this week. He quickly affirmed the male stereotype. “GRILLS!” he exclaimed! Write about grills! Spring is in the air. The weather is looking up. Doors and windows are opening up. And everyone is moving outdoors for dinner. Because everybody loves to grill, right? Wrong! I am not…
Mother’s Day Gift Guide
YOU HAVE EXACTLY TEN DAYS TO GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER BEFORE MOTHER’S DAY SNEAKS UP ON YOU….AGAIN! And if you do it TODAY, you still have time to personalize a gift for your mama. Personalization? Whatsoever could I be talking about? Well I’ll tell ya. It means it wasn’t last minute. It means you didn’t…
Get The Look: 2015 Tour Home
I knew by the time that the fourth gal left and then dragged her husband back to see our “NARI Remodeled Homes Tour” featured project this weekend, that this house was the perfect choice for us to show off! Another tour guest came back THREE times in the same afternoon! And countless others lingered for…
The Bistro Barstool: Steals and Deals
It was fun a few weeks ago looking through popular websites and finding nearly identical light fixtures with NOT identical price tags. I thought I’d give it another go, but this time I stuck with the same product. Or different takes on the same idea, rather. Voila the classic Parisian bistro stool from mainstream stores. (And,…
Red Carpet to Living Room: Oscars 2015
There is no denying that fashion influences home design, and, similarly, home design influences the runway. Do you ever think, oh my gosh, I love that Oscar gown so much I wish I could lay my head on it like a pillow and drift off to sleep? …No? You don’t? That’s odd. Well if you…