Storage for Everything
Before this project could start, the source of the water leaking through the walls had to be found and corrected. Then the old mortar was chiseled out and redone. The stones are from a local quarry and have lots of sparkle in them, so we left much of it exposed. The client also liked the visual warmth and patina of the original pine paneling, so wood-look porcelain tile was used on the floor to enhance that feeling. Creating large areas for storage was an important criteria for the use of the room, and to not have it feel overwhelming the paint color for the custom cabinetry was selected so it would blend with the stone walls.
The client is a serious audiophile so the design for the cabinets on this wall included a pull-out turntable, album storage, and all of the audio-visual equipment. The granite ledges are perfect for displaying more of the owner's art collection.
Design: Carol Lombardo Weil, Photo: Alain Jaramillo