The artist’s studio was created as both a studio to paint and an office.  The artist is a muralist based in Louisville, KY.  So installations and designs were generally large.  This meant the need for an area that could accommodate large scale production.  What you see here is the beginning.  Please keep checking back as we continue the renovation.

There is also a need to display some of the artist’s paintings and illustrations.  A decision was made to recreate the space into both a studio and a gallery. 

Things that needed to change:

• Remove books from the space off the bookshelves and the credenza.  Given that most reference could be gathered from on-line reference, the need for some of the books had become unnecessary

  

• Begin to declutter and clean the area.  The space has become a catchall for anything and everything since it is in the lower level of a private home
• Tile for the floor was from the 1960’s and the decision was made to replace with ceramic tile that had the look of wood.  This would keep the floor easy to clean if paint should spill.
• Walls were paneling and installed when the home was built.  This will be replaced with drywall

Start of the Renovation

All the books were removed from the credenza that were located in what will be the gallery.  This freed up space and uncluttered the area.  Storage boxes were moved underneath a table in the studio.  Finally, a piece of art that dated back to 1975 was hung on the wall between the lamps.

Original design for the bathroom was white as a basic simple palette.  It’s clean, soothing and lends itself to offering that retreat feel to a bathroom.  It’s also great for changing up when you want to add more color for interesting focal points.  We added red towels and a red rug for some additional color.  Interesting parts of the space:

• This particular bathroom had no closet space, it was removed during a renovation but the owners still needed a linen and storage closet.  A cabinet purchased from Arhaus was the perfect addition.
• The tub was purchased online from a company specializing in free-standing tubs.  Hardware was also available and made it a simple process to add the faucet to the purchase.
• Bead board was used around the walls that worked with the 60’s cape cod style of the house
• The window is a café style turned sideways and rolls out to open.  Screen is on the inside of the window.
• Birdbath was used as a place for a nice floral arrangement and a spot for soap or cloths when needed.