June 15th, 2009 at 02:47pm
Jamie
Nicole Yee of NY Interiors writes in with this update from the Old York Designer Show House, where she is designing the Master Suite.
Designer Nicole Yee
Tackling the Master Suite
The McIntire master suite immediately appealed to my problem-solving nature. Apparently, I wasn’t the only designer who saw it as a challenge: when I met my esteemed Showhouse colleagues (a warm and welcoming bunch, by the way) they deemed me “the brave one” for proposing to design that room.
The master suite does have some undeniable design maladies. For starters, it’s completely disjointed from the rest of the house. It is a recent addition tacked on without any design transition from the original house. (A big no-no for us decorators who are always in search of cohesion.) Further, there is no obvious placement for the bed, large built-in wall speakers occupy almost every spot that a piece of art could hang, and the over-scale chandelier would be lovely in say, the lobby of the Bellagio hotel in Las Vegas, but it dwarfs the 16×20′ room!
So why stake my reputation on this flawed room? The view of the York River Watershed is a site to behold. Using that as a building block for the design, I know that I can mine a diamond out of the rough! And I can’t wait to get started.
Design Challenge #1 - My 2,700 Mile Commute!
I’m honored to have been chosen to design the master suite at this year’s Old York Showhouse, especially since the panel of judges was completely unfamiliar with my work. Though I am a New Hampshire native, I have
been living–and designing–in California for many years. The Showhouse kicks off the expansion of my San Francisco Bay Area-based business to the New England Seacoast. As of June, I’ll be officially based in Kittery, ME and Oakland, CA and will divide my time between coasts.
My first challenge in May, which is “dirty work” month at the Showhouse, is my 2,700 mile commute! I flew in to get things started at the beginning of the month, but had to return to California to finish a mid-century
modern kitchen remodel. Luckily, I made good headway on my visit–drywall, prep, painting and rug stretching are all underway.
Organization is always important in design and in this case it’s critical! I’ll be back in Maine for the duration of the Showhouse in early June. Nothing like a wonderful New England summer to look forward to, along with a
fantastic design project.
In Plain View
When I walked in to the master suite at McIntire Farm the first time, the bed was completely blocking one set of windows. It was wonderful to see the view of the old barn revealed when I returned to the empty room for the “Before” tour.
Master Suite, Before
On the other hand, the other things that were exposed once the room was emptied are what we’ll spend a month covering back up! Wall cracks and drywall seams will need to be blended back into the walls. These types of issues are only properly addressed with excellent preparation before paint. Paint alone cannot hide these sins. This is where an experienced painter makes all the difference.
Working on the Room
I love technology—and good acoustics—however, the sound system in the master bedroom, while may be good for the ears, is NOT easy on the eyes. Oversized speakers are placed conspicuously all over the room making it tough to place pictures on the walls. They are laid out in such a way that artwork won’t fully cover them, but instead overlap. We received permission to remove the speakers and repair the walls for the Showhouse. (They’ll be replaced later.)
Master Suite, Before
Finally, the condition of the carpet needed to be addressed. Improper installation had caused it to buckle over time. This was resolved by having a professional installer re-stretch the carpet and trim off the excess. A good cleaning will have it in ship shape.
First Impressions
Master Suite, Before
The entryway to the McIntire master suite is in a word; odd. It’s my job to define it as something other than an extension of the upstairs hallway. I’ve got big plans for this little space. All a surprise, of course, but suffice it to say that the space will be given a purpose and transformed into an interesting, style-packed dressing area.
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1. Erica Holthausen | June 29th, 2009 at 7:36 pm
From the moment we first saw her proposal, Nicole Yee has wowed all of us who work on the Show House! However, since she is keeping some of my favorite design elements a surprise, I won’t disclose any details. I will, however, encourage you to come to the Show House to see how she has tackled this particularly challenging room. Also, I’d like to invite you to learn more about Nicole’s approach to designing a challenging space at our Design Discussion Luncheon on July 29. Tickets to the event include lunch at the York Harbor Reading Room, a discussion with four of this year’s designers and admission to the Show House! You can purchase tickets by calling the Museums of Old York at (207) 363-4974.
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