Well, the wall with interior windows is finally done...and I couldn't be happier. It really does look lovely, and the photos hardly do it justice.
Our friend David* was kind enough to come help us finish up. I was really tired of the inevitable clutter and disarray that come with weekend projects of this scale, so it was wonderful to have an extra set of hands - and one so talented at that.
It was a lot of work, but really worth it in the end... I can't imagine a better solution for this space. What was once an open attic expansion lacking definition is now a beautiful space that allows for separation without sacrificing light.
I also love the way enclosing the staircase gave it an incredible sense of volume - it looks so grand now..! It feels completely decadent to go up the stairs, lured by the inviting light streaming through those windows...
In other news, I have been very busy with clients and have even traveled to Maine (!!) to help one of them, and I am going to Brooklyn next month to visit yet another client (!!!). So, all very exciting things for someone who just a little bit over a year ago started this blog with a dream of sorts that is now slowly, quietly, but surely coming true. There are no words to describe how lucky I feel... And grateful, too. Incredibly grateful. I am getting to do what I love, which is...well, priceless, really.
So, I would like to officially announce that I am available for design assistance, and I will gladly help you with projects big and small. I will even travel - as long as all expenses are covered and my schedule allows it, of course. For more information, feel free to contact me.
*if you live in the Upstate of SC or WNC region and you need a terrific craftsman, let me know and I will put you in touch with David - he is fantastic and fantastic to work with.
(images: me)
Our friend David* was kind enough to come help us finish up. I was really tired of the inevitable clutter and disarray that come with weekend projects of this scale, so it was wonderful to have an extra set of hands - and one so talented at that.
It was a lot of work, but really worth it in the end... I can't imagine a better solution for this space. What was once an open attic expansion lacking definition is now a beautiful space that allows for separation without sacrificing light.
I also love the way enclosing the staircase gave it an incredible sense of volume - it looks so grand now..! It feels completely decadent to go up the stairs, lured by the inviting light streaming through those windows...
In other news, I have been very busy with clients and have even traveled to Maine (!!) to help one of them, and I am going to Brooklyn next month to visit yet another client (!!!). So, all very exciting things for someone who just a little bit over a year ago started this blog with a dream of sorts that is now slowly, quietly, but surely coming true. There are no words to describe how lucky I feel... And grateful, too. Incredibly grateful. I am getting to do what I love, which is...well, priceless, really.
So, I would like to officially announce that I am available for design assistance, and I will gladly help you with projects big and small. I will even travel - as long as all expenses are covered and my schedule allows it, of course. For more information, feel free to contact me.
*if you live in the Upstate of SC or WNC region and you need a terrific craftsman, let me know and I will put you in touch with David - he is fantastic and fantastic to work with.
(images: me)
OHMIGOSH, gorgeous! (I especially love the reflection in the glass in pic 3 :-) ) Congratulations on such a divine space.
ReplyDeleteGo Maria! That makes 3 talented bloggers who have recently been recognized. You, La Belette Rouge, and f8hasit. I am happy for all of you, and feeling quite pleased with myself for recognizing your talent:).
ReplyDeleteNow that is gorgeous. I must remember that I love my ancient Welsh farmhouse and not go yearning after light and space like that! Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteIncredible. You are a visionary.
ReplyDeletexo Jane
Amazing. I absolutely love it! And I am so happy to hear that you are embarking on doing what you love...so inspiring! Can't wait to hear more about it. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful, Maria!! And congratulations on achieving your dream. You must be thrilled!!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Jane
Just wonderful, I am in awe. The sunlight shining through all those interior windows makes the space look so warm, uplifting & happy. LOVE IT! Lori
ReplyDeleteit looks fantastic! congratulations
ReplyDeletethat looks beautiful marie!! so full of light. and how thrilling that you are getting the opportunity to do what you love for a living! i bet you are amazing at it!
ReplyDeleteThat is just GORGEOUS! I wish our house had such a light and airy feel. Le sigh...
ReplyDeleteHola María, ya te extrañaba, qué lindo quedó !! súper cálido ! te mando un beso grande
ReplyDeleteFisrt, congratulations on following your dream! That's so exciting and you have some lucky clients for sure. And second, those windows are dreamy! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWow, Maria. It looks so great!
ReplyDeleteit's beautiful, maria. i love all of that light. you are very lucky to get to live there every day. congratulations on your design jobs! you are very talented! i am so happy that you are getting to live your dream.
ReplyDeleteOh, I was so excited to see that you posted. I've been checking every day for an update, and here it is! The room is GORGEOUS!! I am so excited for you Maria!! And so glad that you are doing what you love. How exciting to be traveling all over the place making people's homes pretty!!
ReplyDeleteHope you are having a wonderful week. :)
Beth.
Maria ~
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS to you and making your dream a reality! Tickles my heart pink to know you are doing what you love (and what you are incredibly good at!).
Love the renovation...especially the stunning light that shines so beautifully in this gorgeous space!
Bisous,
Melissa
Congratulations! And how beautiful is the finished product! Maybe one day I'll be able to have you over here in the UK to help us out... a girl can dream! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Maria,
ReplyDeleteIt looks absolutely stunning - so light and airy. Many congratulations on your developing design business and turning your dreams into reality. Looking forward to seeing more of your beautiful work.
wow, this is so lovely! the colors are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteand congratulations for being able to live out your dreams... there is nothing like it and i can see from your post you feel the same way.
I see what you mean about the grandeur as you walk upstairs. That's a beautiful transformation and the indoor windows are magnificent. I would have painted it white, which wouldn't have looked as well as your delicate grey.
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the new career!
I love the way it turned out! Beautiful! And congrats for doing what I've always thought you should be doing :) That's wonderful!
ReplyDeletexo Mary Jo
so happy for you that your career dream is coming along!
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog, and in all honesty my heart beat really hard looking at all your gray and white, It looks like my dreams!!! Fantastic. Congrats to you.
ReplyDeletemaria, what a pleasure to read about your new texciting adventure! lucky your clients! I like so much the way you see and live the home. and I love these new photos.
ReplyDeletecongrats to you, and good luck with your new career!
Maine! And Brooklyn! I'm so pleased for you. And your home couldn't be more beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThose interior windows gave my shivers - they are so beautiful! I mean just like WOW! So glad your design business is taking off. I can't thank you enough for the great advice you gave me on my small job. Hiring you was the best money spent on the entire project!
ReplyDeleteThis is so fabulous! What a great way to give privacy without totally enclosing it all. Wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Best of luck to you. =)
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful. What a fantastic idea for closing off a space without sacrificing the light.
ReplyDeleteChris
okay....now WAIT just a minute! You are coming to Brooklyn next month?! Well, I don't know if your schedule will allow but, I will move heaven & earth to come into Brooklyn and meet you for a quick little coffee! What do you think? :) Just let me know and I am THERE! Also, how GORGEOUS is this re-do? god Maria....it is all just incredibly beautiful, happy, peaceful and serene. I could not love it more & no wonder....it was created by you. Congratulations hun!
ReplyDeletexoxo
Melis
Lovely result. Just what I love about attics - the play of light on the angled surfaces, and the clean simplicity of it all.
ReplyDeleteMaria! First - this looks absolutely amazing. You did such a wonderful job and it's so beautifully consistent with your style and the style of the rest of the house!
ReplyDeleteAnd second! This is amazing, exciting news! I'm sure there will e no shortage of demand for your talent and if I had a house and a lot of money I'd be flying you up to Toronto to help me!!
This looks fantastic. Absolutely beautiful. The windows at the top of the stairwell in the hallway are pure genius. I hope to be able to use the idea myself, one day. Wow. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteLooks Serene!
ReplyDeleteCongratualtions on the finished product. I stand in awe.
yay on your attic being finished! It loooks AMAZING!
ReplyDeletehello sweetness :) congrats to you!! and this re-do looks incredible!!!
ReplyDeleteYay!!!! on all counts!
ReplyDeleteI've missed you and your peaceful pictures that always remind me of waking up from a dream with light streaming in the windows. How lucky for your clients to have you bring that directly to their homes!
I can't wait to see some of your projects. Your room looks so beautiful! I'm so glad that you decided to stay in the house at least for awhile so we could see this awesome transformation.
xoxo
It's GORGEOUS! I just love those interior windows. I bet you want to spend all your time up there now. Congratulations on a fabulous job so beautifully well done! xoxo
ReplyDeleteso beautiful. i love old windows, too, and I love what you did with yours.
ReplyDeletekenzie
Maria! The house looks amazing! I especially love the windows. Just beautiful, and I'm so happy that you are living out our dream. You're so very talented and sweet - you deserve it.
ReplyDeleteTHIS IS SO EXCITING! Not only the amazing interior designing that you've done lately, but the official "I'm doing it!" notice at the bottom of your post. Yes, definitely exciting--all caps worthy!
ReplyDeleteHola María! hacía tiempo no pasaba a visitarte!
ReplyDeleteTe quedó hermoso todo! te felicito!
te dejo un beso grande y te espero por mi blog!
Marce
nice to hear from you!!! sounds like life is wonderful and all falling into place. I love what you have done upstairs!!! I'd do the same in a heartbeat.
ReplyDeleteHello My Favorite Interior Designer! How are you holding up? Thinking of you often!
ReplyDeleteThis "weekend project" was a serious undertaking, I must say. But in the end it was all worth it. And it ends value to the entire house. Bravo!
ox, Mon
Thanks for dropping by my blog today. I love getting introduced to new blogs. Your's is absolutely beautiful - I've only looked at the first page but feeling very inspired. Looking forward to doing a bit more browsing!
ReplyDeleteHooray for you - that's wonderful news that your work is taking off (literally)! And I love the addition - what a transformation - the play of light on the walls and stair-well must be so lovely!
ReplyDeleteMy dear Maria!! Your bedroom space transformation is nothing less than I expected from you....STUNNING!!! You and your boys have done the most wonderful job with this project, I am soooo sorry I have taken so long to find this post! Congratulations also, on taking the plunge and taking on your design work, your clients are INCREDIBLY lucky to have you work on their homes, and I am saving my pennies so I can have you come across the seas to work on our home!! So happy for you:) Huge hugs as always and I see I have also missed an email, I am so sorry... I will be replying straight away my friend!! Hugs~ Txx
ReplyDeletehi maria... i am so happy to have found you... and your project looks lovely... congratulations... hard work does surely pay off. xx pam
ReplyDeleteHey, Maria! It looks fantastic!!! Well done!! And congratulations on your new clients – they are lucky to have you. – g
ReplyDeleteAwesome. All of it- your beautiful home and the exciting evolution of your new career. I'm just so darn happy for you.
ReplyDeletexx-nelya
this is dreamy......
ReplyDeleteholy moly. those interior windows are STUNNING. i am blown away! what a gorgeous space!!
ReplyDeletehooray! so exciting you are now officially accepting design work and that you already have two clients out of state. this is lovely news.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! Such wonderful news!! I couldn't be happier for you. I love when good people pursue their dreams and catch them. It's like we all get to bask in your win somehow, as well, you know?! And your windows look absolutely beautiful. So light and airy. You are obviously so so talented! If I had the means, I'd hire you in a split second to help with my office, my kitchen, my life!! xxoo congrats again:) melisa
ReplyDeleteJust found your blog via Chrissy.........love it and your home!!
ReplyDeletesimply beautiful,
Trishxo
Oh Maria! It's stunning!!! What an inspiration, you are. Fantastic job. You are so very talented, both in design and in writing. I can't tell you how many people I've forwarded this to.
ReplyDeleteHug~
Mercedes
I gasped when I saw your bedroom. Ours is the same shape and color and I have been wanting to put in some interior windows and small rooms within the big space (300 sq ft). Bookmarked.
ReplyDeleteFelicitaciones, María, tu casa quedó realmente hermosa!!! y felicitaciones también por tu trabajo.
ReplyDeletemuchos cariños
Congratulations! I'm very happy for you. You're officially starting design consultation business! You're very inspiring. I hope you have a lovely weekend. Kaho
ReplyDeleteHi Maria! Interior windows are my dream and this renovation looks beautiful-so calming! And I love your freehand sketches-CAD has its place but these are charming! xo
ReplyDeleteI haven't visited with you in a while but am so glad to see that your business is open and you're going for it! Isn't it amazing how blogland can be so inspiring that it makes us take a leap towards our dreams? A bit late, but, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteI love love the interior windows. A beautiful way to let the light shine through. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThis looks absolutely amazing and What a fantastic idea for closing off a space without sacrificing the light. It looks like my dreams!!! Wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteIt's a very reliable project.Who made the project is most talented.Thanks for share this.
ReplyDeleteIt's awonderful post.
ReplyDeleteAbsoultely fantuatic idea.
ReplyDeleteAwesome idea!
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