St. Paul, MN

CITY CHARM

A hospitalist with a passion for travel—often to Hawaii, where her grandparents met. Our client recently moved to a 1920s, single-family house in St. Paul to be closer to work. But she also wanted a welcoming, highly functional kitchen and dining area overlooking the backyard for entertaining family and friends. She needed restful spaces in which to retreat after work. And she wanted to incorporate the serene color palettes and tropical feel of Hawaii. All without compromising the home’s historic charm. We transformed the back wall of the kitchen into an icebox-style, pull-out pantry for stylistic fun and easy-access storage; blocked off a stairway to create additional space for counters and upper cabinets; and relocated the cooktop to a peninsula overlooking the dining area and backyard so she can visit with family and friends while preparing food. We also replaced a radiator nook with a new powder room replete with a lively Hawaii-inspired wallpaper. Upstairs two bedrooms became a master suite that breathes “aaahhhh” with a quiet blue and neutral color palette, super-soft floor rug, and cozy velvet chair. The durable, low-maintenance master bath, which retains another bedroom’s unique footprint, features vanity with wash-up and mirrored makeup area on opposite ends, and built-in cubbies for daily necessities. The ombre-tile and Corian shower and Corian countertops ensure easy clean up.

Lilu’s Role

Master Suite & Bath

Designed master suite remodel and drafted construction drawings and notations for contractor.
Designed overall space plan including the bedroom and adding a walk-in closet and bathroom.
Designed custom cabinetry and millwork.
Designed and specified mirrors.
Selected all plumbing fixtures with finishes.
Selected hardware with finishes.
Wrote interior specifications for use by contractor.
Reviewed and revised shop drawings.
Designed and developed an overall concept and color palette based on our client’s lifestyle.
Selected interior finishes and composed materials palette.
Selected furnishings, fabrics and accessories.
Selected and designed custom bedding and pillows.
Selected decorative lighting fixtures with finishes and lamping.
Designed and drafted furniture space plans.
Selected artwork.
Designed custom window treatments.
Worked with workrooms and sub-contractors to implement design solutions.

Kitchen, Dining, & Powder Room

Designed kitchen and drafted construction drawings and notations for contractor.
Designed overall space plan adding a powder room
Designed custom cabinetry and millwork
Designed and developed an overall concept and color palette based on our client’s lifestyle.
Selected all interior finishes and composed materials palette.
Selected plumbing fixtures with finishes.
Selected hardware with finishes.
Wrote interior specifications for use by contractor.
Reviewed and revised shop drawings.
Designed lighting and switching plan and specified all lighting fixtures with finishes and lamping.
Selected decorative lighting fixtures with finishes and lamping.
Selected furnishings, rugs, fabrics and accessories.
Designed custom window treatments.

Partners

General Contractor: Tooth and Nail Builders
Cabinet Maker: Paulson Brothers WoodworkX
Photography: Kory Kevin Studio