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What is your favorite part of the design process + why?

I really enjoy the problem-solving aspect of interior design. The ability to

be creative while catering to certain project requirements is really fun, and

you learn so much in the process. You can discover new ways to solve a

problem by changing different variables within your project. Overall,

having structure while utilizing my artistic side appeals to me!

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Ranch Remodeling: The Canterbury

In this project, I’ve taken on the task of redesigning a charming ranch-style home

in Framingham, Massachusetts, featuring the Canterbury model. This residence

boasts a gable roof, wood exterior, and a convenient two-car garage. With a focus

on enhancing comfort and relaxation, I’ve incorporated elements like a front

balcony, back deck, and a cozy fireplace. The clients, an active and social couple,

prioritize eco-friendliness and share a love for healthy living and green spaces.

With this in mind, my design concept aims to create a modern oasis of calm

within their home. I’ve utilized natural elements, minimalistic furnishings, and

a neutral color palette to promote relaxation and serenity amidst the hustle and

bustle of their busy lives.

The new layout of the Canterbury takes into consideration the clients’ desire for

a warm and inviting atmosphere that is perfect for entertaining. The dining room

has been made more spacious and central to the house, making it a hub for social

gatherings and meals. The kitchen has also been given an upgrade, with modern

appliances and a more functional layout to make meal preparation and cooking

more efficient. The living room remains by the fireplace to create a comfortable

and cozy environment for relaxation. The bedrooms and bathrooms also reflect

the clients’ unique style and needs, with a focus on functionality.

The way that the clients operate in their space is very important. These three

user sequences demonstrate how the clients interact with their home, proving

the functionality of their living space. “Doing Laundry” is demonstrated in the

3D models with the arrows.

Client B’s After-Work Routine

Arrive home. Store jacket in entry vestibule closet. Leave shoes at shoe rack. Enter ranch, head

upstairs, and greet Client A in kitchen as she is preparing dinner. Get dishes from kitchen

cabinets and head to dining room to set the table. Eat dinner with Client A. Clear off table, put

dishes into kitchen sink. Wash dishes. Head to living room to spend time with Client A. Once

Client A goes to bed, head to study and do some research or work. Shower in master

bathroom and then go to bed in master bedroom.

Doing Laundry

Both Clients A and B follow this routine when doing laundry.

Once laundry baskets are full, start bringing laundry baskets from master bedroom closet to the

downstairs mechanical/laundry room. Sometimes, multiple trips must be made. Head to

mechanical/laundry room. Put laundry into washing machine and set timer on phone.

Use time waiting for laundry to do household tasks or relax. Go back to machine/laundry

room to switch laundry into the dryer. Load next round of laundry into washing machine.

Set timer on phone. Use time waiting for laundry to do household tasks or relax. Go back to

machine/laundry room to take clothes out of dryer and switch laundry into the dryer. Fold

and hang the dried clothes on the table in the mechanical/laundry room. Bring clean clothes

upstairs and head to the master bedroom. Put away clean clothes into the master bedroom

closet/dressers. Repeat process until all laundry is clean.

Preparing for Client A’s Family to Spend the Night

Head to downstairs bedrooms. Ensure that bedrooms and bathrooms are tidy,

clean, and have fresh bedding. If no bedding, get linens from downstairs

bedroom closets. Head upstairs and tidy house. When guests arrive, head

outside to welcome them in. Once inside, lead them to living room and bring

their bags downstairs into the downstairs bedrooms for them. Head back

upstairs to spend time with family in living room.

The new layout swaps the kitchen and the master bedroom, taking a unique

approach to utilizing the available space. The larger kitchen and living room

area, now directly connected, provides a welcoming place to entertain

guests. The living room and master bedroom remain more private and

demure, perfect for a cozy movie night for the residents.

The downstairs half of the ranch is appealing to visitors and those who plan

to stay for a longer period of time. It offers two guest bedrooms and a

recreational room, as well as an ADA-compliant bathroom and laundry room.

Access to the garage can be found by the stairs and an office area is tucked

away in one of the bedrooms — away from all the noise from upstairs.

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