Before And After
Transforming Spaces, Enhancing Lifestyles
We specialize in stunning transformations for homes and businesses in Solana Beach, CA, and beyond. With our keen eye for design and commitment to exceeding expectations, we turn ordinary spaces into extraordinary havens. Witness the magic of our expertise!
Contemporary
Living Room
This was a new construction project that we assisted the owners all the way through the design and build process from the ground up. We made sure that all of the architectural finishes worked with our design direction. The goal of this space was to create a fireplace wall that did most of the heavy lifting, design-wise. The combination of wood veneer styles/colors brought in a warmer material but stayed true to the contemporary edge the client wanted. Clean lines and a spartan style was the goal here.
Outdoor Enetrtainment Area
We assisted the owners on the back yard design.
Traditional to Transitional
Fireplace
The client wanted a more contemporary feel in the living room and hated this dated fireplace wall. It was originally a pretty disjointed space, so we designed something that would bring the whole room together in one piece. The Phillip Jeffries gold-backed cork wallpaper was a beautiful final layer to the space.
Office
Kitchen
Complete kitchen overhaul that included custom cabinetry that better fit their space. We created a hidden pantry under a staircase along the right side of the kitchen that helped free up room in the main space. They wanted everything from a new steamer unit to a pebble ice maker. It’s safe to say that this ended up being a chef’s special.
Guest Room
This was a guest room remodel that the client wanted to have more of a hotel-like feel for the people staying with them. We demoed the reach-in closet and created more of a built-in clothing caddy. It had hanging space, drawers, shelving and a vanity top. It was a better use of the space and gave the visitors more options for storing clothes and personal items.
Spa
The client wanted a spa-like master bath space that would be centered around a custom bathtub. We think the key to the overall design was the lighting plan that we installed. It really cozied up the bathroom and made it a place to have a good soak.
Front Door
Front D
We completely remodeled this Spanish revival home on the coast in Encinitas, but my favorite part was the front door space. We made so many changes on this project that we loved. We wanted a really cool front entry space to welcome friends and family into a beautiful space.
Knife
Bar
The Palomar Hotel needed some serious updating and we were called to do just that. This is the bar in the hotel. We wanted to create a fun space that people would remember long after their visit. A loungy, cozy vibe with fun furniture (some bought and some custom) that created a central hub for the other parts of the hotel that we brought into a more artistic look and feel.
Dinning Room
This was a restaurant project for a “Top Chef” contestant that already had a few restaurants that we had designed for him. This was to be a steakhouse, and while they were wanting to break some boundaries and create new dishes with the menu, they also wanted a modern feel using classic materials. We used a ton of mixed wood veneers, stone and tile to create a space covered in design shapes and finishes.
Spanish Revival with 2nd Story Addition
Exterior
The before picture here is mid-project. We were tasked with helping to design a second story addition to a small Spanish-style home. They wanted to add a master suite upstairs with lots of windows without looking too out of place or modern. The clean exterior designs helped to make it possible for the clients to go in a number of directions for the interior design. Classic Montecito finishes on this home brought it all together.
Kitchen
Client: “We have to have a colorful kitchen”. Us: “Well, we love color…so challenge accepted”. We loved bringing in a fun green color for the kitchen cabinets. The classic Spanish tiles on sections of the walls paired with a more modern tile on the floor made for nice grouping of materials. Perfect for the artistic clients living there!
Master Bedroom
This was a second story addition to a Spanish-style home. The client wanted a master suite on the entire second floor with a sitting area, fireplace, etc. We really wanted to create some really cool floor tile designs that we could layer in an eclectic mix of furniture styles. We also wanted it to be light and bright in there…so lot’s of windows, bright paints and finishes.
Rancho Sante Fe
Kitchen
We don’t do a lot of traditional homes, but really dug into this one. The client had a large, ranch-style house that had what looked like an old Ikea kitchen. This was like wearing a tux with flip flops…just really out of place. They needed a kitchen that was appropriate for their house. We used the best wood materials, metal work, tile selections and custom countertops to elevate this space into its’ more natural state.
Living Room
This was a home decorating project for a fashion designer who needed to update everything. She did have some great pieces that we repurposed with new fabrics, etc. We always like to keep furniture, art, etc. that the client has if we can fit them into the design direction…especially if they have sentimental value. This room became much more elegant with some basic design changes.
