Since the bathroom is closed off and separate from the other open spaces, it took on its own personality and went Regency glam with a design by Marilynn Taylor. Note how the yellow and gray from the downstairs kitchen is tied in here, but with a very different look.
More wood crates are stacked for an ad hoc bookcase. Painting the interiors of the crates a rainbow of bright hues relates to the bright colors downstairs and the Missoni-like pillows nearby. This is a fun and inexpensive solution for dressing up utilitarian crates.
The serenity of the therapy office, which is by Mollie Ranize, introduces some inventive storage solutions. Again we see half the wall painted, but this time with a twist: The lemon-yellow paint is installed on the upper half. Wood crates serve as floating storage above the sofa. Their black painted interiors showcase the contrasting objects within.
This mezzanine space sits under skylights and right before the entrance to the therapy office. It offers a relaxed vibe; good conversation can flow at the picnic table, where neon pink cushions lighten the mood. Another great idea you can see in the background: Cheap wood sliding closet doors have been revamped and clad in wall covering for high style .
At the top of the stairs is another hangout space, a little more private, designed by Winston Carney. The magenta from downstairs is carried up through painted neon pink support trusses.
Up the stairs to the mezzanine level is an unusual use of wallpaper.
A splash of yellow by way of the retro-style table and chairs for the eat-in nook of the kitchen is a cheerful surprise and an eye-popping contrast to the grays, blues and greens.
At the back of the long rectangular space is the kitchen. A turnaround time of three weeks would have scared away many other designers, but Charmean Neithart did not shy away from the challenge. The key was keeping the cabinets, hardware and appliances as simple as possible and having fun with the glass tile backsplash and wallpaper. Notice that the same gray-green and blue, beachy tones of the reception area are reflected in the tile backsplash and the rug.
De Vargas is also adept at giving vintage furniture a new lease on life through reupholstering and the right accessories. The chair and credenza used for the lounge area may have been passed up by other designers, but when you are working pro bono you take what you can get and make it work.