Singing in the Rain...: Let's Get Personal...

Singing in the Rain...: Let's Get Personal...: Your home should reflect your taste, your style, your personal imprint. Your designer should be one that orchestrates a symphonic space and ...

Let's Get Personal...

Your home should reflect your taste, your style, your personal imprint. Your designer should be one that orchestrates a symphonic space and can coordinate the notes you hear into something that will become melodic and harmonious to the senses.

In this recent bath remodel, I listened to my client and kept the tub and the almost new commode in place. We updated the space into what my client says is "Like walking into a five star hotel every morning." And you should be that tickled with your remodel and your budget respected as well as your style. 








Instead of the ole' double bowl routine, I incorporated a trough sink with two faucets and and centered a teak soap tray. The quarter cut cherry cabinets, framed mirror, tall storage cabinet and tub surround brought a sleek elegance to the room with it's warm undertones. On the floor a glitzy large format porcelain bronze tile added a texture to the room and was complimented by the iridescent chocolate wall tiles, placed horizontally on the shower walls.

A textured door created visual interest as well as a rain forest marble mosaic tile on the floor of the shower to pull the elements together. A built in seat completed the experience of a spa retreat right at home. 

The tub was enhanced with a granite deck that coordinated to the vanity counter top and smaller iridescent tiles on the surrounding walls. The fixtures were updated with sleek polished chrome to bring a contemporary look and feel to the rejuvenated tub.  

A beautiful remodel that became a place to renew, a place to revive and a place that reflects true individualism is in full function for all the senses to enjoy. When it all comes together in perfect harmony, it should have you singing the shower and dancing in the rain - all in same place. 

For Cindy

Oh tell me what you see from the other side. Tell me of the stars that shine down. Tell me of the colors before you. Tell me there is no pain. Tell me how it feels to ride a cloud with the wind in your hair. To have flowers bloom at your feet.

Oh tell me what you see from the other side. Tell me you are at peace.

A year has passed and I still miss you everyday.  Thank you for all that you taught me, for all that you became.

Universal concept is design for all of us

Universal concept is design for all of us

Love where you live: By Design

Love where you live: By Design: Design: To create, fashion,execute or construct according to plan; to conceive and plan out in the mind, to have as a purpose. To devise for...

By Design

Design:

To create, fashion,execute or construct according to plan; to conceive and plan out in the mind, to have as a purpose. To devise for a specific function; to make a drawing or sketch of; to draw. 

The Miriam Webster definition of design is stated above.
As a Designer, mine slightly differs, and is listed below:

Design:

To be given the ability to do what you love, with good intent of the outcome for all involved; to be allowed to let your soul sing; to create with the purpose of enhancing the lives of those using the space with functionality, aesthetic and inherent value; to consistently produce quality with a high level of integrity and creativity.

My thanks to all of my clients over the past year for allowing me into your homes to create a space that you dwell in everyday. It has been my pleasure to listen your ideas, give input, tweak, brainstorm with you  and create a space that not only fits your needs but adheres to the William Morris principle  - "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful."

 Happy New Year to friends and clients alike. Funny how many of them are now one and the same. 

All the best to you all in 2012.......With thanks and always, take good care,

Pat

Patricia L. Caulfield

patcfield@gmail.com

2011 MAX Awards of Excellence
Home Builders Association of Maryland
Gold Award, Accessible Living Bath Remodel

In recognition of excellence in design and construction of an accessible living bath remodel, top honors were awarded to Greenleaf Remodeling and Patricia L. Caulfield, AKBD, CAPS, for the Canton Cove Master Bath Project completed in 2011 presented by the Home Builders Association of Maryland.

The category, Accessible Living Award, was newly created this year by HBAM. The Gold Award recipient, a Canton Cove bath remodel, centered on the clients needs for an ADA compliant space. Living with a degenerative disease and using a walker, the client would eventually become dependant on a wheelchair for mobility. With this in mind, George Brown, President of Greenleaf, and designer Pat Caulfield, AKBD, CAPS, created a space that would accommodate both present and future needs. By incorporating a barrier free shower with a fold down teak seat, a hand held shower wand, a fixed showerhead and niche in the shower wall to house necessary items easy access was provided for the client.

The Kohler Purist collection in polished chrome was selected for contemporary appeal. Streamlined single lever fixtures allowed for ease of use mounted on an accessible wall mount sink outfitted with chrome legs for support. The commode, Kohler Persuade, completes the ensemble with the water saving capabilities of a dual flush. Grab bars on the walls installed both vertically and horizontally in coordinated chrome allow for assistance but maintain the element of high design. Accented with pale sand colored tile along with horizontal glass accents, the shower was transformed by creating a "spa feeling".

Greenleaf Remodeling is a full service residential remodeling company offering design/build solutions for both old and new homes. Their focus is to reduce the impact on the environment during the remodeling process by using sustainable building practices and materials while focusing on energy efficiency in the home. George Brown is a CAPS Certified Aging in Place Specialist and a Gilman graduate. Along with his team of talented craftsmen their strength lies in the ability to successfully assess, present and deliver viable solutions to their customers.

Greenleaf Remodeling is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council, CAPS certified, HBAM Remodelers Association, Maryland Home Builders Association and is EPA Lead-Safe Certified. Please contact George Brown, President, for more information or Patricia L. Caulfield, Independent Consultant in the Kitchen and Bath Industry.
www.greenleafbaltimore.com
patcfield@gmail.com