BEFORE AND AFTER Four Best of Chapel Hill winners reflect on their most transformative projects this year By Sin c lair H o l ian
Sophie Piesse Architect
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Cederberg Kitchens + Renovations designer Jeamilette Marcano worked closely with returning clients on a
kitchen update inspired by the organic architecture and natural materials pioneered by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. Careful to preserve the feel and craftsmanship of the existing contemporary style home, the updated design evokes a fresh sense of balance and harmony. “The natural elements, the wood columns and beams, the stone and house trim helped to bring the design to life by creating a unique and timeless character to their house,” Jeamilette says. Designed to be as functional as it is stylish, the updated kitchen features new cabinets and a peninsula next to a raised bar area, all overlooking the backyard through curved glass windows.
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With experience designing homes in Carrboro since 1996, architect Sophie Piesse knows that more is not always better; “Sometimes, it is just more,” she says. Her philosophy applied perfectly to a major two-year interior remodel in Oxford Hills, a project that kept simplicity in mind at every level. The clients wanted to completely modernize and brighten their space, making it appear clean and highly functional – all without adding any square footage. The kitchen, once dim and cluttered with appliances, was transformed using simple textures, colors and materials. The space now opens into the dining and living areas, making it appear and feel much larger. To further increase function and reduce clutter, Sophie created an appliance garage that blends into new cabinetry. “Renovating homes and helping them evolve to reflect our lives and families is fun and rewarding, as well as sustainable,” Sophie says.
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