My kitchen was already 25 years old at…
My kitchen was already 25 years old at the time - and while it is a gorgeous, prosperous period in a woman’s life - the tired brown furniture and worn counter slowly made it the saddest place in my house. The drawers and doors were skewed, I never wanted to fish out the pots hidden in the depths of the shelves, so I didn’t even use them. I was infinitely bored, but at the same time I was clueless. I knew I wanted new kitchen furniture, but what kind? What colour and size? Modern or classic? Scandinavian, Mediterranean, minimal or extravagant? I wanted something different every day.
I almost gave up on the idea of renovation when my dear friend recommended a young designer, Marti. I immediately contacted her and complained how I was facing a task that seemed impossible: I want to make a room full of life out of a sad kitchen!
Marti got back to me the same day! After surveying the space, we talked in detail about the family habits, the rhythm of my life, how many times a week I cook, whether we dine in the kitchen or rather in the living room? She checked the sizes of all my pots and pans, the patterns on my mugs that I wanted to display, and even the lights reaching the kitchen at different times of the day.
I never thought about how important these aspects were! We talked for hours about the size of the drawers, whether there should be an integrated wine rack, glass doors, what colours harmonise with the shade of the floor, styles, practicality.
When Marti showed me the finished plans, I must confess, it took my breath away. Something I could not even imagine, she saw and created. And I love it ever since!! Every detail of it: the sink, which is finally porcelain, the handles, the drawers, which can now be kept tidy!!
In the morning I drink my coffee sitting on my kitchen sofa (!) while I can see the garden and this is an incredible feeling!
I felt that during every moment of the design process and execution I was important and that this project was about me! Marti didn't just design a kitchen for us, we received a feeling from her as a gift. We often forget how good it feels to be at home - she helped us find it again! Thank you!
Marti is sensible, intelligent, elegant, with just a hint of bohemianism! It’s been a while since we finished the renovation but today I would still choose her as my designer!
February 22, 2022
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