Live Interior

02/12/2020

This was a fun kids’ Jack and Jill bathroom to do.

17/06/2020

Hi guys! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here. I’ve been busy to say the least with something I’ve been passionate about for decades, furniture design! I am winding down from my interior design business and putting all my time and effort into my partnership with Chad Wilson, a brilliant engineer and carpenter here in Granite Bay CA. We’ve started a new company together: Surface Modern Furniture. We design and build made-to-order high quality solid wood pieces currently for Northern California clients. Our future goal is to ship nationwide and internationally. Please like our new page on Facebook or Instagram to see all our latest projects and watch our business evolve. 
Thank you so much for your interest and support throughout the years.
Be well everyone!
Peace ✌️
Michelle

22/08/2017

My designs for a second floor addition/renovation for a client. Stay tuned.

29/09/2016

Hi all, I apologize in advance for the photo quality. Nevertheless, this project was a life changer for this family and I thought you'd enjoy seeing this project as it unfolded. Let me preface, I did not furnish this place! This home was a 100 year old A frame in Chicago in serious need of a full gut renovation. The homeowners gave me full reign to recreate their small, fairly nonfunctional first floor. It was a rail road style layout and every inch mattered. There was a cramped galley kitchen, no real entry way, a small living space with bulky outdated furniture. I custom designed 2 large builtins and their kitchen cabinetry. I reshaped their kitchen from galley to a farm style sit in open concept. Window and crown moldings and 6 inch baseboards were added throughout, hardwood floors were refinished and darkened. Window treatments, light fixtures, coffered ceilings were added. The owners preferred a more traditional style. I always aim to please and thankfully, I did. Unfortunately, I moved to CA before I was able to get polished photos or furnish for them. Enjoy!

14/09/2016

Working is a great thing but leaves little time for working on my online presence. Check out my Houzz page. I've posted a few of my completed projects there and will continue to do so. More to come in the next couple of months. Stay tuned.

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15/08/2016

Hey all, I'm working on several projects in different stages and looking forward to sharing more with you. In the meantime here is a great kitchen reface I just completed. Please see the captions if you're interested in the details. The cabinets were refaced, posts and hardware replaced, hood cabinet remodeled, the cabinets were professional sprayed in a conversion varnish with a customized off white. The budget was small so the Jurassic granite and glass remained. But the color and new appearance truly revived all the remaining elements. I love this kitchen. Do you know why? Because it's mine. Enjoy!

08/07/2016

Further detail on one of my most recent projects. This was a kitchen reface. The original finish was dark and heavy. The homeowners wanted to brighten and modernize their space. We took it to a whole new level without tearing out the existing cabinets. The improvements are mentioned in the photo captions. Enjoy.

26/06/2016

A work in progress. This space went from useless dead grass to an afternoon/ evening cozy retreat under the redwoods where much conversation by the fire pit will be enjoyed. It will continue to beautify as the plantings grow and mature. Luckily the sun hits just right and so a peach tree became the landscape's centerpiece. Beautiful yet functional.