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Mary Jane StricklandOne of a Kind DESIGN

Design has been a passion and outlet for me throughout my life. I enjoy sharing my ideas, using design to provide imaginative solutions, and the challenge of actualizing concepts. Please click through the following slides at your leisure to view my home remodel portfolio.

DESIGN and DECOR

A recent home purchase.Renovation began immediately!

BACKGROUND

AFTERBEFORE

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Design Highlights:Fireplace mantle was created using repurposed material

Custom exercise room provides open view of living room

Constructed a functional and purposeful laundry room

Biggest Challenge:Creating storage, living space, and overall functionality in an area that was limited by both size and original layout

DOWNSTAIRSLIVING ROOM

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BEFOREAFTERDURING

Design Highlights:Arching tile on the ceiling to enhance the available space.

Vanity cabinet supplants the wall mounted sink.

Replacing an 18 sink with a 22 sink without disrupting the spatial layout of the room.

Biggest Challenge: Executing the installation of the shower while dealing with a 40 X 55 window that hangs one foot over bathtub.

GUEST BATHROOM

AFTERBEFOREDURING

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Design Highlights:Floating breakfast bar peninsula links kitchen to dining area.

Eat-in kitchen produced through removal of a kitchen wall.

Widened doorway created a spacious back entry/pantry .

Biggest Challenge:Anchoring the breakfast bar for support, while still keeping the floating illusion intact, required an innovative approach.KITCHEN

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AFTERDURINGBEFORE

Design Highlights:Widening of two doorways (30 to 36) and (30 to 48).

Removed an entire hallway opened up the floorplan.

Installed two egress windows allowed natural light from a now total of eight windows.

Biggest Challenge:Finding the best approach to implement natural light, generate sufficient storage, and include a master bath.

Master Bedroom

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AFTERBEFOREDURING

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Design Highlights: Created an accent of color around the ceiling.

Sourced repurposed doors for the closet.

Window covers for windows with a sill track, now offers both sunlight and shade options.

Biggest Challenge: Removing wallpaper glue from the highly porous cement walls.

OFFICE

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AFTERBEFOREDURING

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In the end the goal of generating a consistent flow throughout the home, while keeping some existing architectural features and developing a distinct design in each room to improve the overall character and function of the home was achieved.

Please scroll down to the following slide to see additional pictures of the finished home.SUMMARY

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