Durham, NC
Urban Loft Uplift
The Opportunity
Transform a large and cold large industrial 1,500 sq. ft. space into a warmer living area designed for entertaining and elegant comfort
Design Approach
Add warmth and elegance to the overall living space, creating an entertainment space and large master closet with enhanced space planning
Bring large surfaces of exotic woods and copper to bring warmth to this large white and green space
Custom design a very functional bar to cook, entertain and better define the space
Showcase the craftsmanship of local Durham artisans: Bull Durham Fabrications and Steve Peters Design, in Durham, NC and create a butcher block counter from reclaimed wood (from the floor of the old NCSU Basketball court)
Create a recall of the bar wood with barn style large sliding doors and optimize an unutilized space for additional closet space
The Result
An elegant and spacious Loft with Character
A modern and trendy urban living space
Optimize the space and increase storage in the living space
Create an entertainment area and separate the kitchen from the dining and living spaces
Create a better cooking space with a new island workspace area
BEFORE
AFTER
Raise the bar and remove the cabinet doors without changing the cabinets to open up the kitchen
Remove the bookcase separator and combined them to open up the living room space
