In order to achieve the client wish list of a more functional floor plan and more linear feet of hanging space, the program included four zones: 1. An “open-concept” style closet system with wardrobe cabinetry; 2. A walk-in wet room with freestanding tub and shower; 3. Separate his and hers vanities; 4. A separate toilet room.
Read MoreCramped Kenwood kitchen updated for a young family
The original kitchen in this Kenwood home was a little dark, a little crowded, and a whole lot of not functional for a family of 4. The lack of countertop space was forcing this homeowner to use a moveable butcher block island every evening for prep space, but the lack of space around that prep space was forcing the client to move the island out of the space after prep was done since there wasn’t much space to get around or through.
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We're 3!
We’re 3! Last month we celebrated FOUNDRY’s third business anniversary!
Three years ago, we stepped out on our own, with a vision of creating a studio and culture that reflected who we were and how we wanted to design. From our days at DAAP to days in offices and on construction sites, we had countless experiences that shaped our view on design and its place in the world. We never felt that design was an individual sport, and we also never felt that design (and designers) should create, design, or exist in a vacuum.
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Overall shot into the main living space of the basement. {Photography by Olga Polo Photography}
Unfinished to Entertaining Haven: a Treeknoll basement
In this previously unfinished Anderson basement, the goal was to create a warm and inviting space that was suitable for all ages—young, old, and everyone in between. Programmatically, the basement needed to house a variety of spaces, an open living area, a wet bar, workout area, a full bathroom, storage, a bedroom, and an open office area.
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Overall of our Design Build Cincy 2018 booth
CREATIVITY + COLLABORATION + CONNECTION x COFFEE + CONVERSATIONS [design build cincy 2018]
So, we viewed the glass half full, got creative, and kept the possibilities of this size booth at the forefront. We wanted to create a space in our 10’ x 20’ booth that would allow various users to be in the space at the same time, allow them to learn more about our collaborative design process, connect with us, and engage in meaningful dialogue with us about design.
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Riverside Retreat | A master bathroom redesign (and one of our favorite projects to date!)
Riverside Retreat: from builder beige to vintage eclectic
We wanted to give them a tranquil master bathroom that met their functional requirements—useable storage, a large shower, and better lighting—and complimented the homeowner’s style: an eclectic mix of vintage, craftsman, mid-century modern pieces. The materials palette is a subtle mix of grays and whites, contrasted by black accents and a mid-tone wood vanity.
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The Artwork of Nature
As the winter season slowly moves on, the lingering drear and cold begin to make us anxious for everything to “spring” to life again. Accessorizing indoor spaces with plants and fresh flowers is an easy way to brighten your surroundings and immediately give a space life. Like a piece of artwork, we value plants as much for their color as for their texture and form.
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It's about farming, not hunting
Plant your seeds. Get to know people. Nurture your crops. Establish quality relationships over quantity relationships. “If your network is a mile wide and an inch deep, it will never be successful” (Misner). Aim for a rich harvest, not a quick kill.
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O-ho the Wells Fargo Wagon is a-comin' down the street.. // Details from the financial office's conference room
An Investment in Design
A well-designed office environment is not only an investment in the people who work there, but also an investment in their clients and their potential clients
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