Project Spotlight: Hayes Valley Flat
The Story of the Hayes Valley Flat…
At Studio Maven, our goal for designing a space, is to transform it in a unique and useful way. We look for functionality, focusing on creating an environment that supports the needs of the people in it.
Homes can be a reflection of who we are and the values we have. Living spaces are often very personal. This is why we choose to design on the "human level." We account for the emotional aspects of a renovation as much as the technical details.
This was exactly how we approached the Hayes Valley Flat Renovation.
The main problem we saw, was that the bathroom had been specifically designed for a very tall bachelor. Our new home owner was average height male (who was very much interested in not being single forever). Additionally, the bathroom served as an exit to the rear staircase, which was an odd setup, but ultimately a feature we knew would need to stick around.
The living room had been oriented around TV watching, much like an enormous suburban home, with disregard to a dining or entertaining space. The flat needed to revisit its urban roots, to have ample space for dinners with friends, a versatile bathroom for the owner and guests, and a cozy space for reading and the occasional Netflix binge.
Challenge accepted!
Our goal was to design a gracious bathroom, good for daily use, while also providing a sanctuary.
We especially love the shelf running along entire length of bathroom. It provides the shower shelf as well as a perfect spot for daily use items in the bathroom.
The kitchen was an important space for our client. He planned to use it frequently for cooking new foods and gathering with friends. So we designed it to seamlessly transition from the main living space.
After thoughtful deliberation, the client picked a custom dining room table. Built to extend with wooden leaves beautiful enough to display on the wall day-to-day.
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Photographer: Gillian Walsworth