This is What the Lake Gaston Girls Do in Dallas!
ByThis job is so much fun! Autumn and I recently traveled to Dallas, TX. completing the first phase of a third project for this client. Overall, everything went very well. For our client the most important part of this first phase was the master bedroom and guest bedroom/home office. This new home was precipitated by the decision to move the owner’s mother and special needs sister under one roof. It was selected because it was all on one level and could accommodate the extended family in a separate wing. As a model, used by the builder for a sales office, the before pictures reflect that usage.
The house is a wonderful structure filled with many windows, high ceilings and interesting arches. Our job was to blend and re-purpose existing accessories and furniture, add window treatments to allow view and privacy and create a comfortable and safe environment for all. Here are pictures of the master bedroom suite. (Please excuse the photography the very high ceilings and wonderful windows challenged this amateur photographer.)
BOXES AND MORE BOXES...WHERE TO BEGIN
MASTER BEDROOM IN PROCESS
MASTER BEDDING IN PROCESS...WILL IT ALL COME TOGETHER?
MASTER BEDDING COMPLETE WITH CUSTOM DESIGNED CANVAS HEADBOARD, DECORATIVE PILLOWS, AND A COMFY THROW FOR Q-EE, THE ROYAL PUPPY
CARVED WOOD CHEST FORMERLY USED IN THE DINING ROOM. RE-PURPOSED FOR THE MASTER BEDROOM TV CONSOLE AND CLOTHES STORAGE
MASTER BEDROOM SITTING AREA WITH SWIVEL CHAIRS FOR VIEWING THE POOL AND PAVILLION
THE "BEFORE" ASYMMETRICAL SEATING FOR THE MASTER BEDROOM
THE "AFTER" RE-UPHOLSTERED ASYMMETRICAL SEATING
The logistics of such a project are a real challenge. They involve a lot of planning and even more communicating to make sure everything arrives on time and in good shape. (We actually contracted with two different delivery services to make it all happen.) There were a few snags. The drapery hardware, shipped direct to the client, was incorrect and incomplete. A local drapery installer we hired (thanks Larry, great job!), was able to find parts but those parts meant a trip into Dallas (about 35 miles). The second obstacle was a window in the Guest Bedroom/Home Office that had grown by 5” in width because of a framed interior shutter installed by the contractor — after we had measured. With Autumn’s creative talent and the use of the client’s sewing machine the window treatment was modified to work.
The only other limitation was the lack time. We worked non-stop for 2 ½ days and completed most of this phase of the project.
The client is thrilled!
Our next post in this series will show the Guest Bedroom/Home Office area.
Please comment and let us know what you think!
Thanks!
Mary
“Working with you to create at yourlife at Lake Gaston and beyond!
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Paula Livernois
