Teri's Awards: Honors & Recognitions

From Drab to Fab: Her Closet

His & Her Reach-ins for High Rise

Part of a duo of matching closets for a 48th floor high rise, this reach-in closet was given a makeover to accommodate a professional wardrobe and increase storage space — all while looking fabulous. Her closet is complete with floor-to-ceiling shoe cubbies, hanging space, a deep double hang cabinet, accessory storage cabinets, and more. Mirror doors that open with 180 degree hinges make the design effortless to access and an elegant showcase in the home.

From Drab to Fab: His Closet

His & Her Reach-ins for High Rise

His closet has been designed in a similar fashion with shoe cubbies and hanging but has a few accommodations fit to his storage needs. He chose to have sliding mirror glass doors so that there was full access to his professional wardrobe in the deep double hang section. Strip LED lighting illuminates the dark suit jackets and puts on a eye-catching display.

Closet with Vanity Table

Walk-In Closet Becomes Luxurious Dressing Room

Get ready each morning in style! This walk-in closet features a built-in vanity table. The custom table is attached to the wall with under-mounted brackets for support. The end look is both stylish and functional.

Luxrious and Unique Closet Experience

Closet with Dormered Ceiling & Attic Access

A space with obstacles like a dormered ceiling, ceiling access to the attic, and panel to access a knee wall might scare other deigners away, but not Teri. This walk-in closet design provides ample beauty and function for a luxrious and unique closet experience.

Ceiling with Dormer

Custom Storage Accommodates the Angles

Closet cubbies were designed to fit around the odd angles and slants of the ceiling so that no space is wasted and the closet provides maximum storage.

Light and Luxurious

Walk-In Closet with LED Lighting

This walk-in closet is light, bright, and luxuriously appointed with every ammenity a homeowner could want. An LED lighting system highlights the contents and makes it easy to find what you're looking for.

Tree Top Retreat

Closet Island/Peninsula

Get the best of both worlds with this hybrid combination closet island and closet peninsula. The large island includes shelves that attach to the wall, increasing overall storage while providing a nice spot to sit down and enjoy the greenery out the window.

Tree Top Retreat With Shoe Spinner

Closet Island & 360 Organizer^® for Shoe Storage

Plenty of room for everything in this beautiful glossy white walk in closet design with a 360 Organizer^® Shoe Spinner to handle all the footwear!

Elegant Black Master Closet

Everything Goes with Black

Designed in a sleek Black laminate with Lowland wood drawer fronts, this closet is a dark and dreamy master walk in that is sure to flatter the client's wardrobe. A center island dresser includes drawer jewelry inserts for added organization.

Less is More

Bright and Modern Design

This white closet epitomizes modern luxury. The gorgeous closet island and abundant closet organizers arranged along the walls can make even the largest wardrobe seem minimalistic when it's all organized and put away.

Master Closet with Shoe Spinner

Extravagant & Elegant Solution

Designed in a soft white to pair with the palette of grays in the room, this master closet was designed as an extravagant new solution to organization. The design includes accented countertops with our River Rock laminate and also a luxurious shoe spinner to fit in the corner.

Breakwater Walk In

Convenient and Easy Organization (with Style)

This walk in closet is in a stylish Breakwater laminate and has been customized with shelving sections with shoe fences for convenient and easy organization for shoes. There is a built-in dresser with a closet hutch and mirror framed in a River Rock laminate for a tasteful contrast.

Breakwater Walk In

Versatile Organization Solutions

Continued organization in this closet is offered by a wall of oil rubbed bronze double hooks — becoming the perfect place to hang scarves, purses, and various accessories. The design is versatile with different storage solutions across each wall.

High Gloss Master

Modern and Dazzling

This walk in is a show stopper — custom designed in white with high gloss accents and panels. The white high gloss laminate always looks modern and dazzling. In addition to the shiny laminate, the closet features an LED lighting system and glass shelving.

Rain Cloud Walk In

Shoe Spinner and Island Bench

This walk in closet is a premium design for its style AND function. Teri designed this space in a Rain Cloud laminate with Lowland wood drawer fronts and included stand-out features such as a center island bench with storage, a 360 Shoe Spinner, and closet accessories all around.

Island Bench Storage

Creative Storage is Center Stage

A unique feature of this walk-in closet in Rain Cloud is a multi-functional center island bench with a flip-up top for storage. This creative use of space is perfect for storage for boots and shoes and is helpful for putting them on as well! To make the bench fit in perfectly with the rest of the design, the island has been designed with elegant Lowland wood fronts on each side.

Sunset Cruise Walk In

Premium Design with Custom Lighting

This custom design is in a premium Sunset Cruise laminate with special LED lighting that illuminates the fine details of this spectacular color choice. Sunset Cruise is part of the VIVA laminate collection and offers a look that replicates real wood. Curved style handles in oil rubbed bronze accent the design perfectly to create a stylish and modern feel.

Chic Master Walk In

Posh Design for Master Closet

The sleek simplicity of this walk in closet design is charming in white with oil rubbed bronze hardware. The design offers a variety of organization solutions including hanging, shelving, a window bench, and plenty of drawers. The thinner bank of drawers can be used as the perfect space for makeup storage, hair accessories and other loose items.

Sunday Brunch Closet

Timeless Sophistication

Designed in a traditional style, this walk in closet is in a premium Sunday Brunch color laminate with Harmony drawers and oil rubbed bronze Emerald handles. The overall look is sophisticated and despite classic details such as raised panel doors and the wood-like laminate, the design is timeless in function and form.

Master Walk In with Warm LED Lights

Brightening Up the Space

A goal of this master closet design was making the space feel light and spacious which was achieved with the use of white laminate illuminated by warm strip lighting. The window in the closet is blocked by a tree and the use of strip lighting is a great way to make the space brighter and add an element of flare to the design. The design elegantly maximizes the space and integrates the window in the closet by creating a bench seat with drawers and closet sections framing this space.

Small Walk In Master Closet

Transforming into Luxury

A small walk-in closet holds so much potential for organization and this design shows how a limited space can be elevated with a system in place. With hanging, shelving, drawers, and even a small slanted shoe shelving section with shoe fences — this design transforms this closet into a luxurious space.

Walk-In with Shoe Spinner in White

Modern Organization

Organization is all around in this closet — quite literally! A shoe spinner sits in the corner offering storage for tons of shoes and there are generous closet drawers and shelving provided for folded and loose garments. The design is in a bright white with polished chrome Modern style handles.

Custom Walk In with Slanted Shoe Shelves

Organization Taken to New Heights

This walk in closet offers amazing storage opportunities and does it with style. With Weekend Getaway accents over a bright white with Chrome Square handles, this design is fresh and modern. Slanted shoe shelves are a unique way to keep all different types of shoes organized — especially with taller sections on the top and bottom allotted for boots.

Custom Closet with Shoe Spinner

Maximizing Storage Capacity

This closet design is not only pretty, but utilizes every inch of available space to pack in a lot of storage. The 360 Organizer Shoe Spinner by Lazy Lee occupies one corner, holding up to 200 pairs of shoes. Extending the hanging space up to the ceiling allows for longer items in the double hang section. A pull down rod provides easy access. Numerous organization pull-outs were included for ties, belts and pants — allowing the maximum number of items to be kept in the minimum of space.

Custom Closet with Pull-Out Baskets

Organization Made Simple

There is something beautiful about the simplicity of this design. The system eases organization with the inclusion of two separate shelving units and a variety of storage solutions. Also provided are different sized pull-out wire baskets. The smaller of the two can be used for storing undergarments and the larger can be used as a great hamper that would eliminate the burden of a bulky basket getting in the way. A hanging rod is offered for hanging more formal clothing.

Custom Closet Under Angled Ceiling

Rise to the Challenge

Teri designed this walk-in closet as the best solution to maximize storage along the angled walls. The peaceful looking design leads to the bathroom almost as a cave of wonders — providing storage and organization along the way.

Custom Closet with Angled Ceiling and Wall Nook

Fits In Perfectly

Designed as an inventive solution to conserve space in a challenging room, each element of this unit is custom designed to maximize storage within the confines of sloped ceilings and difficult walls.

Custom Closet with Elite Valet Rod

Always Have Your Outfit Ready to Go

This custom closet design has it all! With custom drawers and shelving for folded clothing, and plenty of hanging space, organization is made simple. As an added perk, there is an elite valet rod for a planned outfit for a night on the town.

Custom Personalized Closet with Window Hutch

Let the Sunshine In

This custom closet design is a prime example of how personalization can really make a design shine. The corner-wrapped unit provides a comfortable space to hang clothes, an overhead compartment to store shoes, drawers, and shelves to place bags and other accessories. There is a window hutch displaying its versatility as it is adorned with an orchid.

Custom Walk-In Closet with Island

Live a Life of Luxury

This walk-in closet has luxury all around. The expansive design allows the room to remain free and spacious. Features include a wall dedicated to hanging, an large cabinet and shelving unit, and a customized island dresser.

Custom Walk-In Closet with Island View 2

In this second view, the magnitude of storage area is displayed with its extravagant section for hanging clothes, plus the additional modestly sized holding areas. The large cabinet and provided shelves are perfect for organizing casual folded items or linen.

Custom Walk-In Closet with Island View 3

In a third viewing, the unit provides further capacity for hanging clothes and demonstrates maximization of space by the way the rods are enveloped by the corner of the room. Along with the hanging areas, there is a sky-high shelving system ideal for shoes galore.

Custom Walk-In Closet With Sky Lights and Center Island

A Design at One with Nature

This design is enhanced by the natural beauty of the sun as its unique qualities are illuminated under sky lights. The closet is open and free as the units are designed to flatter the angles of the room. Providing storage essentials such as hanging rods, shelves, drawers, and a separate section for shoes, the organization system also includes a convenient centered island for additional storage.

Premium Luxury Closet

Finishing Touches & Accessories for Luxury

Teri designed this closet with everything in mind from luxurious form to efficient function. The walk in closet is designed with Bella 5 piece doors in a VIVA Winter Fun laminate with countertop accents of Blackwood. Slanted shoe shelves with shoe fences are a unique finishing touch as well as accessories including valet rods, pull-out hampers, and mirror doors.

Custom Compact Closet

Giving You Plenty of Space

Adapting to the compact space of the room, this design eases organization by condensing storage essentials. The unit includes two hanging rod sections, shelving areas for folded clothes or shoes, and drawers for miscellaneous wardrobe items. The lavish and rich woodwork gives this system an upscale appearance.

Custom Closet with Glass Doors

A Clear View of Your Wardrobe

This elegant and distinguished design beautifully encases an array of clothing behind glass doors. Providing ample space to categorize an entire wardrobe, clothes can be organized by type, season, or color. Overhead cabinets are suitable for additional belongings such as shoes, folded clothing, purses, or linen.

Custom Closet with Shoe Spinner

Organization All Around

This all-encompassing design offers tons of organization with cabinets, drawers, hanging, shelves, and even a special shoe spinner. The arrangement conserves a pivotal amount of space in which it wraps around the room making this closet as comfortable as possible.

Custom Essential Reach-In Closet

Bare Necessities of Closet Storage

This reach-in closet may be in a compact space, but it is offers plenty of organization for a reach-in closet. The three separate hanging rods allow categorizing clothing by season or delicacy. The centered shelving system can be used for folded clothing, shoes, or any items desired to be stored away.

Custom Intrigue Walk-In Closet

A Unique Look to Stay Organized

This closet has been designed in an Intrigue laminate and it definitely sparks visual interest. The closet is focused on maximizing the space without lacking any organization essentials. The arrangement includes a wide array of shelves, drawers, hanging rods, a pull-out hamper, and greatly accommodating shoe cubbies.

Custom Intrigue Walk-In Closet

View 2

This customized walk-in closet has a rustic and unique appearance that suits the homeowner's personality. One of the benefits of getting a custom closet is that you get what works best for you rather than an out off the shelf solution. Owning a custom closet like this one makes it easy to stay organized because everything has its own spot. It also increases the amount of available storage space to accommodate the owner's extensive wardrobe.

Custom White Laminate Walk-In Closet

Surrounded by Organization

This walk-in closet has a dream-like appearance as the white laminate glows underneath the light fixture. The custom design spans the wall maximizing the space while providing hanging, spacious shelving, drawers, and not one, but three pull-out hampers.

Custom Ivory Walk-In Closet with Shoe Spinner

On Top of Organization in Off-White

This walk-in in an ivory laminate is a classic beauty with a modern flair. Contempo drawer faces, polished chrome standard handles, and a 360 organizer all outfitted in an antique white creates the transitional aesthetic. A bank of drawers and shelves ensure places for all folded clothing and customized hanging sections are perfected for short and long hang items.

Custom Jewelry Closet

A Treasure Trove for Your Jewelry

What could be more perfect than having your very own closet for jewelry? This compact nook has been transformed into a storage center for a collection of necklaces with velvet backing, two elite double hooks, and 7 tie racks.

Custom Contemporary Wardrobe

Bedroom Storage Space Done Right

This custom wardrobe makes bedroom storage easier than ever before by providing closet space otherwise not supplied by the home. The unit has Unity wood door fronts that have been doweled together to open up neatly together. Brushed chrome Metro handles add a contemporary charm to this piece.

Custom Contemporary Wardrobe

Doors Open Revealing Diverse Storage Capability

The versatility of this design is clearly displayed when the doors are open. Multifaceted features include hanging space, adjustable shelves, scalloped-edged pull-outs, and pull-out shelves for shoes.

Window Bench Shelving

Doors Open Revealing Diverse Storage Capability

Incorporating a window in a closet can be tricky but this design shows how the window is effortlessly integrated and flattered with a beautiful bench seat. Shoes can easily be stored on the shelving included in the bench seat.

Home Office Corner Nook

White Bead board with Gray Countertop

This home office design carves out a separate home office corner from a larger room. The Shaker bead board cabinet door fronts bring in the clean and casual aesthetic from the rest of the home. The white is accented by a light gray wood tone countertop the color of driftwood. The overall effect is sophisticated, yet light hearted. Accessories include a locking file drawer cabinet and vented cabinet under the desk to hide the hard drive and printer.

The Ultimate Craft Room & Art Studio/Office

White with Gray River Rock and Glass Contrasting Shelves

This craft room/art studio offers an inspirational space to let your imagination flow freely. With seating for two crafters or artists, the light, bright space keeps everything clean, fresh and organized to maximize the available resources for two creative minds to work at once. Pull-out shelving is a great way to organize paints and small jars that tend to make a space messy and cluttered.

Home Office with Wall Unit Storage

White Home Office with Cocoa Countertop and Crescent Handles

This home office design is timeless and elegant. The unit in white laminate with Regal drawer faces is illuminated by the chandelier — bringing out the charm, contrast, and fine details of this piece.

Home Office Nook Reach In Closet Remodeling Idea

Custom Built Ins Transform Closet Into a Desk

This home office nook was created from the space previously occupied by a standard reach in closet. The space creates the perfect private refuge for work.

Wall Bed with Cocoa Countertop and Regal Doors

Comfort & Elegance

This is a wall bed with Regal doors and a Cocoa countertop. The design has brushed chrome Moderne handles and contemporary crown molding for an effortlessly transitional look. The design offers shelving and cabinets for storage along with the comfort of a full size mattress when folded down.

Home Office for Sloped Ceiling

More Workspace Than You Imagined

Sloped walls and ceilings can make it difficult to picture how much space you actually have to use in a room. In this sloped ceiling case, Teri creatively designed a home office work space to maximize every inch along the angles of the room. The design has a charming Cocoa Bean laminate countertop to give the space some personality.

Home Office for Sloped Ceiling

Customized So You Can Work Freely

The design continues with further office storage including a countertop that wraps around the corner and generous shelving and file drawers. By maximizing all of the tricky angles of the room, the space has a free and relaxing feel.

Blackwood Desk with Weekend Getaway Desktop

A Relaxing & Stylish Escape

Implementing a custom desk can instantly transform a home office space. Designed in a naturalesque Blackwood laminate that includes backing and a stylish Weekend Getaway countertop, this workspace offers a relaxing, stylish space to escape from long days.

Family Entertainment Center & Craft Storage Cabinets

Multifunctional for Fun & Games

This media center was designed as a multifunctional system — created to keep the entire family happy and organized. Spacious cabinets are used for arts and crafts storage and a built in desk becomes the perfect work space. A variety of textures are used including frameless glass cabinets and frosted glass inserts.

Custom Organizational Wall Unit

An Elegant Display

There is an ease to this design which makes it an excellent organization system for storing and displaying a medley of things. The shelves can hold a collection of books, movies, or can be a place to present photographs or fragile items. Unsightly clutter is reduced with the addition of this greatly accommodating and handsome unit in the home.

Custom Corner Bookcase

A Well Read Design

This design goes beyond the what a standard bookcase could offer. There is a modern twist on the arrangement as it hugs the corner of the wall to maximize corner storage space in this room. Lower cabinets in the design provide storage to keep the room from becoming cluttered and messy.

Custom Simple Corner Wall Unit

Compact and Convenient

Extra storage is always a blessing in a busy home. This modestly sized unit fits compactly in the recessed wall increasing space while providing a perfect place for storage of things that would otherwise clutter up a room. Included is a convenient hutch ideal for displaying photographs, decorations, or a vase of flowers.

Fireplace Media Center Wall Unit

Warm and Clutter-Free

A family room is always enhanced with a media center that showcases the features of the room. This design creates a beautiful contrast of light and dark as it balances aside the fireplace and the television. Movies, games, books, and electronics with messy wires are kept neat and in order.

Custom Medley Wall Unit

Music to Your Eyes

Each detail of this design works together to form a symphony for the eyes. The geometry of this unit is not only visually appealing with its Round Oil Rubbed Bronze knobs, but it is incredibly practical by including an abundance of elongated cabinets and a wide range of drawer sizes. There is no such thing as clutter when you have an organization system like this!

Custom Ivory Wall Unit

Smoothing Out the Room

This unit spans the wall in a creamy Ivory laminate with Emerald Oil Rubbed Bronze handles and Contempo crown molding. All panels have been routed for electrical cords and a special cut-out has been made to fit a mini fridge.

Custom White Bookshelves

A Cozy Setting for a Good Read

These bookshelves have been blended to perfection with the aesthetic of the home as they are custom fit into the alcove of this soaring wall.

Transitional White Wall Unit

Adapts to Any Style

This wall unit outfitted in white with a cocoa countertop is a great example of a transitional and flexible design. With its neutral colors and ambiguous hardware, the unit can adapt to an array of living room decor. This media center is fully backed with 3/4 inch laminate, except for the center console created for a large flat screen television.

Custom Laundry Room Unit

Transforming the Space and the Way You Feel About Doing Laundry

The chore of laundry can in fact be made more tolerable if there is an organization system that meets the requirements for completing the arduous task. This unit aids the process by providing designated areas for detergent and fabric softener, a section to hang laundry fresh out of the dryer, and also a large cabinet for other household items relavant to be stored in a laundry room. The washing machine and dryer fit like a glove in the corner of the wall in between the window and the tall cabinet. The elevated cabinets are perfect for keeping dangerous chemicals away from small children and pets.

Modern Linen Closet

Modern Way to Store Linen

Linen closets are usually pretty simple and straightforward but Teri was able to elevate this closet by transforming it into a modern design with frosted glass inserts in Bella open frame doors. To polish the modern look off, brushed chrome Moderne styles were added to the doors.

Coat Hooks and Utility Closet

Stairway to Organization

Teri designed this small broom closet along with some coat hooks to help ease storage constraints in a small home. This third-floor walk-up lacked a coat closet or mudroom, and there was no practical place to build one inside the unit. However, there was plenty of space outside the back door at the top of a private staircase.

Family Mudroom Design

Organization Made Simple for Everyone

The addition of a custom mudroom can be just the right thing a family needs to be on their way for perfect organization. This design has been customized with plenty of double hooks for jackets and bags, drawers and cabinets for loose items, and even a shoe cubby section to make it easy for everyone to keep track of their shoes. The unit has been finished fine details such as Windsor Crown molding, Shaker Mission doors, and oil rubbed bronze strap hardware.

Custom Laundry Room

Custom Fit for All Laundry Needs

This design is customized to meet all organizational needs for laundry room. There is a compartment included to fit stacked laundry units like a glove. Cabinets are offered to put away detergent and various cleaning products. A pull-out canvas lined hamper is provided to keep towels or temporarily separate colored clothing from whites. Accommodating for a laundry basket or for folding items, there is a spacious countertop.

Custom Laundry Organization System

An Arrangement to Make the Most Out of a Narrow Space

For a narrow walkway, this design completely maximizes the space with its condensed yet greatly accommodating features such as different sized cabinets, drawers, a hanging rod, and a convenient countertop. In a bright white laminate, the laundry organization system gives the room a clean and refreshing feel while you are doing your chore.

Custom Modern Mud Room

No Mud in this Mud Room

This custom mud room defies the term "mud room" as it is a sparkling white and clean design ideal for the modernist to stay organized in this actively used area of the home. Cabinets, drawers, and cubbies are supplied to store all outergear, shoes, and various household items in need of a proper place. Custom bead board backing and benches have been integrated to make this a stand-out organization system.

Custom Utility Room Cabinets

Like Pieces of a Puzzle

This custom laundry room and utility room has been outfitted with cabinets designed to fit everything to perfection. The custom heights offer generous space for the washer and dryer and also provide clearance for the refrigerator. The cabinets are designed with Contempo fronts and brushed chrome Bar handles.

Basement Laundry Room

Bright and Cheerful Space

You'd never guess that this beautiful and cheerful laundry room is located in the basement of the home. Custom cabinetry was added to handle storage needs for laundry sundries. Garage legs were used on the bottom of the laundry cabinetry to raise it up 3 inches off the floor. This is a proactive measure used in many installations below grade.

Mud Room Wall Unit

Serene and Organized Entryway!

The back door entrance to the home tends to get messy quickly unless some sort of organization system is in place. It's a drop zone for jackets, shoes, gloves and whatever else you happen to be carrying in an d out of the home. This mud room wall unit provides a place for everything, allowing the homeowners to be greeted by a serene oasis of organization when they arrive home.

Breakfast Nook for Open Floor Plan

No Pantry Closet, Not a Problem!

Open floor plans come with their advantages and disadvantages — downside most often being unavailable closed quarters for kitchen storage. In this case, the lack of pantry closet space was a window of opportunity for a beautiful breakfast nook with expansive pantry cabinets.

Custom Walk-In Pantry Closet

Live the Organized Life!

Do you love to prepare gourmet foods but find yourself short on time? A big, organized pantry like this makes food preparation a snap. And this one includes a beverage bar with a wine cooler under the countertop along the back wall to complete the in-home fine dining experience!

Breakfast Nook for Open Floor Plan

Pantry Storage & Morning Hot Spot

Cabinets outfitted with Crescent handles provide pull-outs and shelves for organization of all dry goods and kitchen utensils. Holes have been drilled accordingly in the White Chocolate countertops to accommodate wires for appliances to go in spots that become your first stop in the morning for an uplifting shot of espresso and a toasted english muffin.

Pantry/Mudroom Combo for Small, Angled Space

Making the Most Out of Tight Space

In a clearly unique space, Teri was able to work with the tight angles and masterfully expand the space with plentiful hooks on cleats and shelving for a pantry and mudroom combination. This family can hang jackets and bookbags and also have clear access to food in the pantry.

Wine Cellar

Special Place for Special Bottles

Teri designed this small wine cellar as a way for the client to have a special place to store special bottles — and plenty of them, at that. Whereas many wine cellars are dark and cold, this wine cellar has been designed in a light Summer Breeze laminate.

Summer Breeze Pantry with Pull-Outs and Baskets

Pantry Offers Potpourri of Storage

This pantry organization system takes pantry storage to new heights with features to maximize the space. The expansive design creates more efficient pantry storage with its helpful pull-outs, wire baskets, and overhead storage space for cereal boxes and more.

Activity Wall Track

Wall Track System Keeps Playtime Organized

The wall organization components are constructed with a heavy duty aluminum track system from Omni Track. It includes simple snap on hooks, baskets and tool holders that are easy to change as the children grow and needs change.

Garage Workbench & Storage Cabinets

Modern with Rustic Accents

This garage cabinet organization system offers storage for everything from small tools to large paint cans and even becomes a spacious work bench for DIY projects. The unit has a modern look with rustic accents for some personal style.

Cocoa & Ivory Garage

Add Some Style to Your Workshop

Garages can have a bad reputation of being dark and clammy but this design proves otherwise. Designed in a Cocoa laminate with Ivory doors, this garage has elegance to go along with the functiona and organization it offers. A sturdy butcher block countertop provides the garage/workshop with the perfect workspace for home DIY projects. Also a functional detail, the cabinets have been placed on leg levelers to protect the system from spills or flooding.

Wine Bar

Closing the Sale Via a Taste and a Toast

The middle bar hosts several key components, including the 16 bottle wine Cruvenit. This wine dispenser was in storage for years at the shop and became our focal point. After staining the exterior to match our laminate, it was set into the middle bar as a custom built-in. Additional challenges included designing the cabinets to meet the special ventilation needs of the Cruvenit temperature control system that allow it to keep wine fresh for six weeks, eliminating spoilage. The end result, however, was well worth the effort as it anchors the entire design.

Store Office

Concealed, but Very Involved in Store Activities

A raised office area was constructed in the in the heart of the wine bar. It allows employees to be involved in all of the day to day activities of the company while the computers, paperwork and files that go with running any kind of business venture remain hidden from view. The goal of this inner office was to build a comfortable work station on a raised platform that could sit two-three people in a concealed manner — employees can see out, but customers cannot see in. This inner office uses the same laminate as the bar, blending everything together harmoniously. Additional storage is included below the raised platform, adding functionality.

Bar

Showcasing the Spirits

The middle bar includes a glass shelving area with LED lights to showcase anything from spirits to wine to glassware, depending on the event. The lower cabinets of the middle bar satisfy the storage needs of concealing various glassware, snacks, office supplies and additional spirits under a coordinating laminate countertop.

Interior Design Studio

A Stylish, Brand New Way for this Studio to Stay Organized

Teri designed this expansive wall unit as a brand new way for this interior design studio to stay organized. The special design offers tons of drawers and shelving — including pull-out shelves that make it easy for designers to access their sample books and portfolios.