January, 2013 Site Turnover!

La Maison, Quezon City

Owner: Palanca Family

The New Entry

The New Foyer

BEFORE: This was a garage that they never used. Now, this area was elevated to be part of the new foyer, to have a much wider interior space. New flooring were installed to have a much cleaner look, and a wooden slat partition which doubles as a stair handrail, as well as an accent wall for the entertainment cabinet.

The New Kitchen Area

The future dining area as well

Before: This was the dining area, and a small partition that separates the water tank from the main space. Now, It is an extension of the main kitchen, and doubles as the future dining area of the homeowners and Summer's study area.

The New Kitchen/and Bar/Nook

Before: This area was partly the laundry and dirty kitchen area which is very damaged and old. Now, it is part of the main kitchen. The maid's room and maid's toilet and bath was retained. The brown post at the rightmost side, doubles as a pantry cabinet for all their groceries. The bar area, doubles as a breakfast nook also.

Kitchen View From Dining Side

Before: This was the main kitchen with a partition at the middle area.  All cabinets were very old, and there are leaks all over the firewall side which continued on the main ceiling of the whole house. Now, it became the functional kitchen that they always wanted; with ample storage for all their catering needs.

Stairs Area

Before: this was an open space for the garage. Now, the main door is located on the area where the gate was located before, giving them ample space for a foyer, and a leg space for their breakfast nook.

The Full Area Now

The full Area Before: The left side partition were demolished to make way for the new kitchen. The stairs coverage were also demolished and was replaced by a wooden slat partition, for added space, and to have an open feel; free-flowing area.

The New Toilet and Bath

Before: This was a very ordinary t&b. Now, after demolishing everything and relocating the sanitary and water line, new fixtures and tiles were installed.

Thank you very much to Rubyleth & Gustin for being very patient with us on this process. Thank you tita Suzette and tita Boots for the 100% trust. Super thank you to my team for endlessly giving their skills in accomplishing all the task to meet our deadline.

Special thanks to Foreman Arnel Lozano,  Site foreman Jason Bongat and Mariestell Moslares.

Love,

Gara

December, 2012 Site Turnover!

Forbes Park, Makati

A beautiful collaborative project  by me and my expat client. Months of ups and downs; with a fabulous result in the end.

Beauty

Tub Chair by Eric T. Paras

AS YOU ENTER THE HOUSE

Foyer

Console Table by Eric T. Paras, artwork from client's collection,

lampshade from Bali, Indonesia

Living Room Area

Front View, Living Room

All Designer Guild fabrics, mustard accent chairs by A11, center table by Kish,

 silk customized area rug by Tai Ping Carpets; droplight azcor and roman shade by Mariestell Moslares

Family Room

The Dining Area

My favorite space

I designed this fabulous droplight, implemented by azcor

Door From Family Room

An antique 12-seater dining table, console by A11, tub chairs by Eric T. Paras while 

all the designer guild fabrics and roman shade are done by Mariestell Moslares 

Door To Kitchen

Main Kitchen

Bedroom Area

Working area

Guest Room

Guest Room Details

Gym Area

Master's Bedroom

Papa Bear Chair

By Space Encounters

Poolside

Thank you for all the trust and confidence and thank you also to my team who tirelessly supported me on this project. 

Love,

Gara