Saturday, February 19, 2011

Can't Stop with the Side by Sides

This photo gets me everytime. The reason we bought this house was for the 3 Juliet balconies. We can't wait to open them up over the Parkway when the weather warms up. Good news is the snow on the balconies is finally all gone. CLICK ON PHOTOS TO SEE THEM LARGER we now have our favorite piece of art work on the wall by Hiromi Matsumoto. This piece was the first piece of art that Bryce and I purchased together. We were so excited when we bought it. Hiromi and his wife came over to our loft and helped hang it. It was our first family member. Even now when I look at this work it still intrigues me and I can't help notice new lines and gorgeous colors. The horse above the fireplace is Bryce's favorite new piece. I too love it, but feel there is a bit of horse abundance with the painting and the antique horse to the right of the fireplace. I am still trying to convince Bryce to move it. He says it is too heavy! As you can tell the room is in need of some substance...a sofa. Still pondering, but thinking the space will be perfect for a simple lined frame done in a gorgeous linen. Well see where we land.
By adding the glass to staircase wall it really opened up the entire area. The light that flows through all 3 levels of our home is amazing. I was sad to see the original doorway arches go, but I love sunlight more!

Oh, remember the best room in the house at the time we bought the house...the Master Bath. Very much improved with a double vanity and toilet that is off to the side. I love the Tolomeo sconces over the mirror and the vanity was made by Room & Board partners. Bryce still thinks the cabinets and counters are the best thing our house...Thanks Craig & Stone Crafters!

Full Effect

A few more before & afters. Sunroom - View from the Sanna chair looking at our wooded back yard. Love the feel of our backyard, but yet we have the Minneapolis City Skyline out the side window.
Staircase - Buster Pendant now lights up the original wood staircase
Kitchen - Very tiny before and in need of deep clean. Yes, that is dirt & dust on the old fridge.
Mudroom - when you come in from the garage we now have a mudroom, storage and a big stainless steel sink for my messy garden projects. No more basement laundry and utility in sight.

Thursday, February 3, 2011

Found a few more photos

The lofted office area with a few low Woodwind shelves. Opposite of the shelves planning to do a long Parsons desk.
Master Bedroom Walk-in Closet. (Bryce's side) Can't believe there used to be only a small closet for this bedroom. Closet system...so functional.
Hallway to the bedroom. Artwork of celebrities by Minneapolis artist from the California Arts Building in NE.

Not Done Yet

Main Floor Powder Room - Vanity and Countertops from Room&Board partners. Still need to order a custom infinity mirror from R&B.
Main Floor Powder Room - All sinks, faucets and toilets from Montaggio. Artwork from MCAD
Another shot of the kitchen.
Hallway view from the kitchen to the powder room.
Master Bedroom with the newly installed Tolomeos.
Artwork from MCAD and DeDe Magnuson.

Closer to Completion

A few more shots that show we are getting closer to the finish line.The foyer with a rug that definitely needs cleaning after this winter. Artwork Adam Reef
Master Bath Tub
Sunroom with only a little bit of furniture. Thinking modular lounge seating for this space.
Second Upstairs Bathroom. Artwork Doe by Layne Kleinart & smaller piece by Barbara Gilhooly.
Refinished Stairs - Hours of love from ME!