Skyline Loft the beginning of the creative process and the beginning of the work

From Anna Matsunaga, Team Momentum Real Estate, Keller Williams Tacoma 253 353 2662

If you have already read some of our blog so far you have seen before pictures of Skyline Loft and likely have a good idea why it was a wise decision to redo it.

So I am now going to share some of the process and pictures of it with you.....

These are some of the choices Connie was considering for the place, color pallets, cabinetry as well as carpet and granite....there was much to consider with these, the exact same color looked completely different on each wall of the place based on the light coming in from so many angles, as well as the greenery outside and the wood on the ceiling and the wall all morphed the color, in the end she chose the basic idea for the colors most of the walls would be ( there actually are several colors now in the unit, but you likely will only notice 2 wall colors..)  In the end Connie custom mixed to get the color that worked best for the space....

Here are some of the colors she was playing with when I checked on the work the first week, notice the stove, an older model that we felt should be replaced, we were happy when the owner agreed and decided to purchase a new one for the unit. Also note, the brick against the wood looked a bit dated and certainly not worthy of being the main focal point in the living room.

More experimenting with custom mixed color

One of the biggest downsides to the kitchen prior to the beginning of the redesign was the fact it felt a bit cramped and the overall effect of the way it was done just did not feel quite "right" one of the main factors was the fact that like many of the residences in Sunset Plaza, the home had a low area from which the cabinets sat with an open area above and a beam that simply came across the kitchen between the kitchen and dining room area.  It was just there, and yes for a good reason, it was supporting the wall on the other side....so Connie wanted the look to better match the high ceiling look of the living room as well as make the kitchen more functional by allowing more room to work on the countertops, as you can see she raised the wall up by at least an entire foot and found another way to support the outer wall so that the beam sitting in the middle of no where could go away.

Also the only light in the kitchen had been a light hanging from a chain in the middle of the kitchen with one bulb....Can light became a better solution added far more light and helped show off the soon to come pretty assets the kitchen would boast in the end.  I felt much better in the space and liked it better than before even with it completely unfinished like this, it felt more balanaced and comfortable to be in and I did not feel cramped at all when I went in this time.

You can see here where the wall was extended upward on the outside of the kitchen....also notice the fabulous wood planked ceilings....and exposed wood beams as the design unfolds we will be able to appreciate them as the beautiful architectural detail that they are....


If you would like to know more....come to see it for yourself 9/10/2010 6-9pm when it will be open for you to see.  Call me for the address and directions....-Anna Matsunaga 253 353 2662.
Want to know more about design, need a proposal or consultation for your property?  Call Connie Kay @ 253 691 0709. 

Will post more in progress pictures tomorrow. :)