We are officially in exciting part of our Change in Malibu-Concrete poured for add, framing was made for the original footprint, and we now turn off the new Good room / kitchen. Per week, feeling a little real (following real-time updates to my Instagram.)
Now, we diving in a space I’ve been thinking about since our first start on this journey five years ago: We serve this “media room” and it will serve the family room. This room is the place of movie evenings, in addition to all relaxation and hanging together as a family. It’s “Operation: Well,” and here’s how we designed a space feeling connected and designed.
Ceiling ceilings for a more likely
One of the biggest changes in this room is the ceiling. I remember when we first traveled to our realtor’s house – we all agreed that the biggest negative was the short ceilings that make the whole space that would feel a little space. So, one of our first design decisions is to vault in the ceiling, and the change is exciting. If you walk in the new space, it feels to be added and windy – that doesn’t have to add the square footage in the room itself.
The first – and our plans for after
The built-built turned beautiful and Munal
The heart of the room can be a full wall of built-in open coverage, drawers for storage, and a frame TV. This will be the only TV at home, which is a deliberate choice (sorry, kids!). Our sight for this house is that it develops a lifestyle in passing outside outside, gathers the table, or sharpening a slow morning – not always on the screen. This room where we gather in bed for Nights in the movieto play play Board gamesor curl a book on overcast days.
the Open shelves Designed for more than storage, even if we need it. Then also where we show the favorite books, Sculptural piecesvessels, and collected found. I want built ins-ins to feel pine and integrated with household design, instead of overlying utilitarian. We will be with closed gabinets in the lower half for things like the board game, plus sheets, and devices.
Oak vs. Cane: Selecting Fronts in Cabinet
For the built-in cabinet, I check two directions: solid oak and cane-front panels. The cane sent the beautiful texture, and we ordered two options in space to compare the side. Finally, we decided to go with solid oak for simplicity and endless. The goal is for this space to feel warm and welcomed, and I want to avoid any one’s a waste of time. Here are views so you can see two options. That gets your vote?
Framing the passageway with arc
At first, design plans showed a standard door opening door connecting the famous room in the media room. I know learned to have more character and architectural interests, so we ordered it in an arch and loved the update. This is a little change that adds a lot of character. I love how the curve softens the move between spaces and brings a long, custom to feel the nods of the mediterranean influences at home.
Breaking the lines between the contents of the house and outside
Like everyone else at home, we want to be as large as the inside of the room in this room as possible. To achieve this, we installed two sets of blind doors on glass from Marvin That’s totally open to the backyard and looking at the ocean. Doors allow us to fully restore boundaries between the contents and external – if they are open, it will feel a big space in the room.
To add gentleness and filtering natural light, we will use Graber’s floor-to-ceiling drapery. The track will be set to the ceiling for a seamless view that does not interfere with architecture.
Make space for what things
I will be honest, I initially nervous that this space feels more utilitarian than other parts of the house. I don’t want to revolve around the TV requirements or storage. I am very pleased with our final design, feeling as powered by design as the rest of the plans and fits our Japandi Beach House Aesthetic. I can imagine the memories we will make in these board games on board, counter movie nights, and the simple happiness together. Every decision we make, from the heavy ceilings of the curate constructed-inside, supports that feeling of relief and purpose.
I can’t wait to see this space living – and share the finish result you soon!
