I am working on a new residential project for a family of five…and two dogs. A family whose main project objective is to have a home where they can entertain and have a well worn comfortable feel.
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| Dining Room Interior: Christopher Gaona, Inc. |
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| Entry Interior: Christopher Gaona, Inc. |
As I worked out the details of their living room space plan I was listening to some Shirley Horn. At some point Here’s To Life queued up.
The craft of design has always been something I have cherished and make every effort to bring my clients along for the ride. As a craftsman, you are always looking to improve, to build on past projects, and gain a deeper understanding of the rituals of our lives. As such, I enjoy making sure every detail is set in a home and exiting the party before it starts. Part of that is a selfish desire to keep my imagination actively engaged in the space.
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| Outdoor Dining Space Design: Christopher Gaona, Inc. |
My most successful client relationships has been those in which I have been afforded the ability to live in the imagination of my clients and have them live in mine for a while. That's a small often overlooked pleasure of working with clients. To see life, not necessarily through rose colored lenses, but optimistically, full of hope and share in their dreams of a happy home bustling with festive occasions for family and friends.
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| A good friend gone to soon Interior: Christopher Gaona, Inc. |
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| Landing Interior: Christopher Gaona, Inc. |
I always remind my clients that the interior should also be an intensely personal reflection of themselves. If photography is an interest incorporate it. If your dogs have run of the house we will make sure your furntiure is dog friendly. I can't do anything about the hair...yet. Fill your home with photos of friends...even the ones you no longer speak to.
I also always remind my clients not to cut corners in the areas that really matter…bedrooms, closets, bathrooms and the like. In fact I have often encouraged clients to begin their decorating in the bedrooms, so that the areas they enjoy the most are completed first…private luxuries. After all, those are the luxuries that matter. What good is it to have a beautiful living room, if your closet is a mess and you don’t have a comfortable and inviting bedroom.
I also always remind my clients not to cut corners in the areas that really matter…bedrooms, closets, bathrooms and the like. In fact I have often encouraged clients to begin their decorating in the bedrooms, so that the areas they enjoy the most are completed first…private luxuries. After all, those are the luxuries that matter. What good is it to have a beautiful living room, if your closet is a mess and you don’t have a comfortable and inviting bedroom.
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| Master bedroom Interior: Christopher Gaona, Inc. |
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| Mrs. make-up vanity Interior: Christopher Gaona, Inc. |
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| Mrs. Dressing Room Interior: Christopher Gaona, Inc. |
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| Friends at home. |
So here's to life...and here's to you.
Bye for now.
CG
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