Front Entry Re-Design

Designs by Razz - BEFORE

The following drawings were produced for Rachelle Mccrone of Designs by Razz in Mt. Pleasant.  She and her clients wanted to test the look of a new design for the front entry of an existing home.  We produced a model of the existing house and then added the front entry design and some new windows.  

We also tested the look of the house with different finishes, including painting the existing brick. 

Exterior with existing natural brick:

Exterior with existing natural brick

 Exterior with painted brick:

Exterior with painted brick

Ideas Brought to Life

Sometimes it is difficult to imagine or visualize how a room or space will look if it is renovated.  By using 3D computer software and a little imagination we can come up with a "picture" of how things will look when finished.  Having a picture helps everyone to test and "see" how finishes will come together and how a room or space will function.  Changes can be made in the model prior to construction ultimately saving time and cost.

A Magnetic Experience!

The Mt. Pleasant Discovery Museum needed help with the design of a temporary exhibit to be housed in the CMU Natural History Museum.  We came up with a field of shiny metal tubular discovery stations.  The towers captured the lights from the existing fixtures to create a glow on the exhibits and surrounding surfaces.  Mirror frames were also designed to be integrated with graphics inspired by northern lights.

How Would It Look if...?

It can be very difficult to picture how an addition might look on an existing house.  Design and planning models can be very effective ways to test ideas and make sound decisions.



Existing House Model

 


2 Story Option







1 Story Option



Front View with Color



Taming the Clutter & Tying it All Together!

This family with young children uses their main living space for multiple purposes - from kids play zone to TV area to a space for music lessons to a homework area and they love to entertain - whew!!  They were looking for ways to make the space look well designed, incorporate their existing artwork and support multiple functions.

Before Photos

We started by creating an inspiration board with soft calming colors and natural elements:

The family's existing artwork and furniture was then incorporated into a board full of ideas for the family to use when they were ready to choose paint colors, furniture and accessories.

We also developed a new space plan and potential built in system that can help to better organize the space, create a place for the TV and provide lots of storage for homework, toys and music.

Arts & Crafts Fantasy!

This home owner is a writer who loves the light, detail and richness of a historic home mixed with a touch of modern design and fantasy. 

Living room / Library / Bar - before:





Bar / Library Before



After

We started work with inspiration boards to try to capture the home owner's tastes in furniture accessories and color. 

We further developed the inspiration board to include existing furniture and accessories as well as planned furniture and accessory purchases to help achieve a cohesive design.

We also did some redesign to the back wall of the bar area.  The existing mirror made the space seem dark and masculine.  An arch was suggested to help tie the bar area into the arts and crafts furniture selections and help soften the space.  It also reminded the homeowner of warm Tuscan design.

Bar Area Study Model

The end result is three distinct rooms connected by color and beautiful furniture and accessories.  It is a perfect creative writer's retreat!

No Warts! Floor Plans

The original main level floor plan:

After working together we developed a fully integrated final floor plan with a really great kitchen with high ceilings and clerestory windows!

Section view through house showing cool kitchen design: