When we became involved with this project the unit was already purchased. The new owner had a few ideas about what to do with the property, including putting it on the market for rent, but it was not in great condition. After some deliberation and a thorough analysis of the building & neighborhood, it was abundantly clear that a renovation would significantly increase the collectable rent as well as provide instant equity on the apartment. Also, the owner wished to eventually move into the property and therefore wanted it to be a welcoming home.

     The owner has a special eye for detail and was looking for a particular atmosphere. He wanted something that felt cozy yet airy. There were some items that were integral to create this kind of a space: color scheme, lighting, layout & flow and integration of activities in a smooth & practical way (i.e. watching TV, dining, relaxing, hosting). Our goal was to add to the owner’s wishes by finding and exploiting the hidden potentials in the apartment and therefore enhancing the usability as well as creating intimate spaces.

     We decided to renovate the bathroom and upgrade the rest of the apartment, leaving the kitchen for a later date so as to accommodate for the current available budget.  As our goal is to be a one-stop-shop, our involvement included design, project management and then marketing the property for rent.  BUT, the owner loved the work we did so much he just moved right in!