Skyline Loft....the artistic process

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


Here is some of the progress that had been made in the kitchen the next time I came to see the project.  I love the red in the cabinets and extra foot in height already was making a huge difference....

This space will sport a microwave unti with vent directly over the stove.

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The kitchen before, notice the same space to the left

Notice also already the difference in focal point, instead of the floor and the side of the fridge and then the micowave being the focal point like they are in the before picture, we will be able to focus on the lighting, cabinets and art work once it is finished.

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Master bath before, wood paneling which is clashing with the door, which is clashing with the floor, which is clashing with the cabinets....and it's all dated, plus poor lighting and a mirror that totally disorients you in every way.  Take a good look @ the cabinets, because Connie Kay is going to save them ( they were high quality and in very well cared for condition)....the next few pics will show you how.

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Here we see  the master bath in progress, notice counter top removed, paneling removed, mirror removed, cupboards just beginning to be sanded a little....

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This pic is in the main bath, but shows the treatment for the cabinets further along, after sanding and painting and sanding more they have a whole new look that will match the personality of the Loft as well as being completely contemporary.  The same treatment was later done to cabinets that had been removed from the kitchen and then they were added to the laundry room above the washer and drier and also in a great pantry area for additional storage.

Any designer can simply yank out the old and replace it with new, but there is really a talent to knowing what can be salvaged and renewed AND what should really go.

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Hope you are enjoying a peek at the inside of a redesign.  Keep in mind this is not a high end property.  It has a spectacular view and is in a great neighborhood, but it is in a range that likely 85% of home owners in the nearby area could afford it.  While more designers work on the high end price point homes, the more reasonably priced homes are where the most money to be made is right now for those who are fixing and flipping.  A spectaular finish can still get you a fast sale as well as a price at the higher end of current comps even in the current market.  To find out more about design for resale and the adventures of doing so follow our blog.  

Want to see Connie's work in person?  If you are in the Greater Tacoma WA area contact Anna Matsunaga 253 353 ANNA, or Connie Kay 253 691 0709 to find out when Connie's next design debut' event, or design workshop will be.