This very sweet, smart and sophisticated couple contacted me from Maryland where they were currently living at the time and told me they were moving into the lovely Cambridge Senior Living Community in the Brier Creek area of Raleigh. The apartment floor plans are well thought out and spacious but they wanted to put their personal touch on the place with help by a professional.
We started by meeting on site and listening to their desired vision of their spaces as well as how it would need to flow and function for their lifestyle. Their view of and years boating on the Chesapeake Bay inspired my design for the entire space. From there I helped them come up with a color scheme that was dynamic yet calming, like the pale blue/greens and dark blues of the water. A small change to their lighting design was made to illuminate the space in key areas to create a little more drama as well as task lighting. A floor plan and design was developed that would incorporate their older yet beloved treasures such as art pieces and photographs that fit in seamlessly with updated furnishings in fresh yet durable fabrics perfect for their lifestyle and bright pops of color, patterns and textures in accents, rugs and window treatments that reflected their energetic and fun personalities. We had such a pleasant experience with them every time we met, they became true friends. We are so happy they found their forever home here in Raleigh. I'd like to mention that the majority of the furnishings were found at Ethan Allen of North Hills by collaborating with a lovely design consultant there, Jennifer Alexander, she is so fabulous! The new lighting design installation was done by Harrison Peacock of CCS Triangle Electricians, Window treatments were purchased and custom trimmed by Printer's Alley and all our wall hangings and window treatments were installed by wonderful Keith Pearce! This truly was a smooth flowing project...which never happens! The people of The Cambridge at Brier Creek were more than hospitable and accommodating when needing some assistance here or there. Thank you to everyone!! Especially my priceless friend and assistant Lori Fesler, I could not do life with out you!