Ms. Celle Petilla's home, November 2014

"A Beautiful Journey"

    The moment that I set foot at Ms. Celle Petilla's home, I knew that I was up for a roller coaster ride. Although valuing humility, it is a ride that sets a high standard; a ride that is overwhelming (oh the clutter) -- yet very, very patient (yes, it was organized). It is a ride that is very exciting yet sure on every step. A ride full of high expectations yet understanding on every detail implemented.

Our journey on this project gave us the wisdom to accomplish the things that we need to do regardless of time, scope of work & budget. During the process, we have learned lessons which we would carry as we forward to our next journey.

What have we learned? that design shouldn't be based only on things that we want & need for ourselves but rather, it has to be a certain compromise & consideration with everybody that is "inside" their homes... that our children's opinions matter. From color, to textures, functions and styles; this made Ms. Celle's home a truly beautiful one.

HER BEAUTIFUL HOME

The New Living Room

Living Room 1 Details

Living Room 2 Details

Dining Area

Dining Area Detail 1

Dining Area Detail 2

Main Kitchen

Main Kitchen Detail 1

Left Side Area

Main Kitchen Detail 2

Right Area

Second Floor Bedrooms

Master's Bedroom

Girl's Room

Guest Room

The New Exterior

We would like to thank Ms. Celle for her patience and trust and for being very gracious to all of us. This is actually her second home that we finished, and we thank her for the opportunity.

I would also like to thank Rocel, Arnel, Jayson, Bob, Fewelito, Utoy, Merwin, Henry

tay Rey and the rest of the Magara team.

love,

Gara

Ms. Vivian Gatus's family home, September 2014

A Bathroom Makeover & More! 

    Ms. Vivian Gatus is one of my most-loved clients. I did her unit in Tagaytay 3 or 4 years ago and I'm so proud to say that she maintained it very very well up until this moment.

Last September, 2014 during her vacation here in the Philippines, she asked me if I can do a bathroom makeover for her Mom & Dad's home on a tight budget...

We happily did it & also gave her a nice makeover for her dad's room & a simple "rigodon" for the living room. This makeover is happy and we would always be happy to be of service.

The New Living Room

All of the Items are All Ms. Vi's Choice

a true testimony of her taste on all things beautiful 

Living Room Details 1

New Living Room Details 2

Powder Room

Mom & Dad's Room

Room Detail 1

has access to small room

Master's T&B

Small Room

Small Room Details 1

Common T&B 

my favorite

Thank you very much Ms. Vi for your continuous trust. Hoping to work with you again soon.

Thank you also for your friendship.

love,

Grace

Ms. Arceli Pascual's home, August 2014

A Definite Challenge

This home of Ms. Arceli Pascual implies character. A character implemented on each area of her newly-renovated home; a character that signifies the homeowners' taste & lifestyle. The transformation of this home was so incredible that none of us can ever forget it regardless of everything and anything.

My Love For Anything Capiz

Signifies that this home was well planned & well designed

THE MASTERPLAN

To demolish all the partition inside and open the space at the back, to create ample space for the whole family, to re-construct and paint finish all the interior areas with new flooring, T&Bs and laundry area; to implement, to create new rooms, kitchen and an open dining area, and have a high ceiling that has ventilated areas. To top it all off; to make use of all existing furniture pieces & match it to the newly designed home.

The New Living Room

The New Sitting Area

Before photos of the living room

The New Dining & Open Area

Open Area Details

Before photos

Demolished Area

Existing Ceiling

Existing Open Area

New Kitchen Area

Construction Process

               

                

Kitchen Area

Thank you very much.

Gara

Tina Messina's Beautiful Home, July 2014

Pretty, Pretty Please

    Ms. Tina Messina's abode is a perfect reflection that we are what we are when we build and design our own homes. The reason for that is because, she is as pretty, happy, exciting, colorful and creative as her home. Mixed with a peaceful and organized demeanor, she is a truly unique and one of a kind individual -- as unique and one of a kind as her home.

With all the details, colors, texture and style -- this unit expressed happiness and functionality on each area. A unit implemented based on kindness, trust and confidence, that me and my team would never ever forget.

HER LOVELY HOME

The Living Room Area

All custom-built furniture pieces

Multipurpose Area

Entertainment area/full-left side wall as you enter. Altar, pantry/wine/t&b door/appliance cabinet for ample storage.

Living Room Area Details

The pink chandelier that you see was handmade by Rocel Moslares. I personally painted the pink artwork.

              

Dining Room/Breakfast Nook Area

View from the terrace area

Dining Room Details

The tile-top animal print table was made specifically to cater her husband's needs when cooking. The dining chairs were made specifically for her, with 2-swivel stools for extra sitting since she loves to entertain.

              

Main Kitchen

The whole kitchen were reconstructed to all of her requirements.

Main Kitchen Details

Mustard-slat partition was created to separate the kitchen from the main door entrance. Mosaic tiles were installed to match the furniture pieces.

              

Master's Bedroom

With custom-built headboard and closet

Entertainment and Storage Cabinet

              

Toilet & Bath Entry

Multipurpose cabinet detail

I hand painted the T&B door to match the living room artwork. The left cabinet is the pantry, the upper cabinet is the wine storage and the right side cabinet are for the

small appliances storage.

Toilet & Bath

              

The Guest Room and Multipurpose Room

Tina's Chair

  

The Outdoor Terrace

This served as an outdoor dining for ample space to entertain, for ma'am Tina's mini herb garden and of course, to enjoy the view.

I would like to thank the whole team who implemented this project. Although there were issues along the way, this unit still became a very successful project.

I would also like to thank Project Manager Rocel for the beautiful chandelier and happy disposition. Foreman Arnel for believing on the capability of his team and being proactive at times that there were great problems especially on the requirements and scheduling -- both of them really fought hard just so that my design would be implemented. Site foreman Jason for all the beautiful finishes, tay Jim for the cabinet finishes, Tata for the stripe walls, Henry/Noel for the paint finish, tay Edgar and tay Abe for the carpentry works, Bobby for the electrical works and Kano for the tiling and masonry.

      

Lastly, I would like to thank ma'am Tina for your patience. Without you, I never would have known all the clients there. Thank you also for believing in me at all those times when other people would say everything that is negative and when other people doubted me and my team. Thank you for being genuine to me.

You really are, one of a kind.

Thank you so much!

Love,

Gara