My parent's remodeled their kitchen in Spring, 2015. They asked me to be their designer through the entire process. It was a complete "gut-job." A wall was removed to expand the space to make room for the refrigerator and freezer. The floors were refinished and new lighting was installed. I met with the cabinetry company to specify how each cabinet needed to function for my parents needs. Finishes such as Delacotta countertops and marble backspash were the statement pieces of this design.
The home was once divided into a multi-family home, each apartment with its own small full bath. The owners have donated the home to Enchanted makeovers. Enchanted makeover's mission is to transform long-term stay homeless shelters for women and children into places that inspire behavioral and psychological changes. Three women will be able to bring their children to a secure environment where they can live free from domestic abuse. There will be no more than six children living in the home at once, and all children will be under the age of 12. Since there will be multiple families preparing food and cooking in the space, the kitchen must include two separate sinks, two dishwashers, a cooktop, a microwave, and a double oven. The space was planned for three families to prepare meals together to help encourage socializing.
Requirements: Floor Plan, Furniture Plan, 2 Elevations for at least 3 rooms, 3 Perspectives, Finish Schedule, Specifications for at least 3 rooms for High-end Condo's.
I was required to hand draft a two-story home. I was given a floor plan in 1/8" scale and I had to measure and draw it in 1/2" scale. I then developed furniture plans, elevations, a cross section, and an axonometric draft.
I entered the Interior Design program, in 2010, I was given a floor plan in 1/8" scale. The objective was to measure everything and redraw the plan in 1/4" scale. As the semester went on, we added things such as furniture, flooring, and millwork of our choice.
