Villa Style

This is a rendering done by Eric Daum AIA, Merrimack Design Associates, of the exterior of the house in which we’re designing the Belgian/French/Continental style kitchen. The bar has been set high!

 

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Part of a much larger French/European influence project just beginning construction, this is a snapshot of the design development of the feature elevation in the kitchen. The client brought this image to us saying, “Make it feel like this!”

 

As in this image, the range and hood comprise the dominant element on the feature wall of the kitchen. This is one of the preliminary sketches I did as we explored what the kitchen would look and feel like.

 

As the idea developed, the sketches became tighter – showing more detail.

 

The final version that we took to B&G Cabinets , in Newburyport, who represent Plain and Fancy Cabinetry, a wonderful product! (Although it is not shown, the back splash is going to be Awesome!)

Detail sketch showing how the cabinets meet the boxed beams and coffered ceiling.

Can’t reveal any more… In a few months, we’ll show installation pictures. I will say where we’ve ended up is a design that is a unique expression of who this client is. I can’t begin to tell you how gratifying and satisfying it is to be working with  a client who is so fastidious and has an eye for detail.

 

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Do you remember The Sound of Music? Julie Andrews teaching the Von Trapp family children the notes of the musical scale? Building on the progression, leading to “Do-Re-Me“? It has always been a powerful metaphor for me…

And so it begins… Always with Creative Clutter… Today, I began to sink my teeth into the interior architecture of our new project today. What about this? What about that? So many possibilities and options. Have to tailor/filter them to the client’s vision, budget and schedule. Thinking of chronicling the project as Sally and I develop the design, tailoring it to the project’s constraints. This is one small “detail” – the framed opening between the living room and dining room. Still grappling with the Gestalt. That and the dialogue between me and the design will become clear over the next week or so. Stay tuned – perhaps by the end of my journey, the song will be complete.

Regardless, I LOVE doing French Villa Style again!!!! So decorative… So musical… So full of energy… Even the straight lines…

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