Problem:
A dated waterfront cottage that has served
as a transient bachelor pad for the past fifteen
years. The owners wanted to turn it into a
higher-end seasonal rental for visitors to
the Finger Lakes Region.
Solution:
Since all the walls were white, choosing the
color scheme, and painting every room was
the first step. I chose light and dark shades
of blue/greens (bedrooms) and gold/yellows
(kitchen), and combined both those colors
in the living room and porch.
For furniture, I found some treasures in the
owner's basement that were easily rehabilitated,
providing a very affordable solution. We bought
new rugs, and I provided custom kitsch window
treatments and artwork. Although it needed
to feel more inviting, I didn’t work
against the retro feel that the cottage had.
The floor covering in the kitchen was classic,
so we went with it, and I faux wood grained
the refrigerator and the stove to top it off!
“Jesse's sense of design and understanding
of architectural interiors transformed our
living space into a one-of-a- kind piece of
art. The environment that Jesse produced through
imaginative skill is practical to live in
and fits the form and function of our lives.
She brings her unique style and creativity
to all that she does.” -Dia Carabajal
