Usually we associate “Less is More” with the hotel industry.  However, this is one hotel owner that has been living with the “Less is More” approach to life for quite some time.  He has concluded that he prefers to concentrate on the “More” and live with greater comfort.  Even though he owns two major hotels and is presently building three more, he has decided to remain in the home that he loves and has lived in for more than 28 years.  His solution has been to renovate and redecorate.  

Being a hotel owner and being responsible for every aspect of building the hotel from the ground up, he has a very strong sense of what he wants and what he must have to establish his comfort level.  There were two of us who worked with him to share creative and design resources, as well as shopped to find the right pieces that would accentuate different aspects of his home.  His major requirement has been comfort and having a home that reflects his personality. 

New walls; new floors; new doors; new stairs; new bathrooms; a new kitchen; a totally guttered out residence, the works! This bare room with the stacked boxes is the “entertainment room.”   It is right off from the kitchen.  What you see is the raw version, of the “before.”

This is a great room to relax in after dinner.  These comfortable leather sofas have been a part of, what was once the “lounge area,” is now the “entertainment room.”  The large glass top table, with the accompanying end tables, a tan throw on the left sofa, table lamps, and one floor lamp are some of the newer and most recent pieces acquired. 

Before the renovations, this room had a mantel over top of the wood-burning fireplace.  Over the years, smoke from the fireplace (though minimal)  slowly tarnished the area over the mantel.  Now, these changes are exactly what the owner needs for the comfort he  requires.  This extensive wall unit has been installed to allow for the flat Screen TV, the round-sound system, lighted display areas for multiple art collections from world-wide travel, the electrical fireplace, the bookcases, CD organizers, a small bar, DVD organizers, etc.  The crown moulding and the chair rail, with Wainscot paneling are a wonderful addition to this room.  The windows in this room,  as well as the door and windows in the kitchen are all fashioned by “Between-The-Glass” windows. 

The owner is quite pleased with the final results.  He saved money! 1. Stayed in his home that is paid for; 2. Interviewed and negotiated with contractors to get the best quality for the best price; 3. Made changes that increased the value of his home; and 4. Secured quality and style without breaking the bank.  —– As time progresses, we’ll be sharing more.  But, let us know your thoughts.