We had a client a couple years ago who had recently moved into a brand new home and like a lot of new homes, the builders left some things for the new homeowners to take care of. One was the formal dining room built in cabinets, or "coffins," as we called them.
This past project comes up because lately we've been getting requests for storage ideas. This is not uncommon in the spring when many people begin their spring cleaning. Now granted, this was a bit easier because there was already space carved out for storage but once you locate the space, you or your designer must still go through the process of actually designing what it will look like and how it will function to suit your style and needs.
The homeowners had already purchased a dining room table and had drapes and a chandelier hung, so it gave us a good starting point for wood tone and aesthetic.
The first photo shows the design that was presented to the clients. The second picture is of the actual space the design is depicting. Because this is a dining room, the client wanted to be able to display china, crystal and store larger serving pieces.
In the final photo you will notice the center unit is slightly different then the original drawing. This is not uncommon but this time it was the carpenter's fault for not following my design. In the end it wasn't the worst thing to deal with but it did surprise us and we had to rethink our initial idea.
Ultimately, it was a success. The craftsmanship was beautiful and the homeowners were very pleased, which, in the design field, is our ultimate goal.
