"Before renovations, the home overall hadn't been updated since the early '90s. It showed a lot of wear, and there was little personality that we could salvage. The overall appearance was basic and boring. She wanted to reflect this new chapter into her home with a fresh, bright and fun interior design."
"For Blackshaw, the 'first order of business is always to tackle the bones of the house.' It's important to make sure a home's rooms are 'safe, secure, and sturdy from the inside out,' she says. 'Then we present the designs, all the pretty elements that the client gets excited about.'"
Designer Crystal Blackshaw renovated a 350-square-foot kitchen in a 1900s Chicago bungalow that hadn't been updated since the early 1990s. The client, who had recently blended her family with a new husband and his children, wanted a fresh start reflecting this new chapter. Blackshaw prioritized addressing the home's structural foundation first, ensuring safety and stability before implementing aesthetic improvements. The renovation focused on creating a grandmillennial style incorporating abundant pattern, color, and functionality. The planning phase involved securing permits, identifying necessary structural fixes, and leveling the subfloor due to the home's age-related settling. The design approach balanced practical infrastructure work with creating an exciting, personalized interior that the client could embrace.
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