ARTISAN LVTN: 2016

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PROJECT: Serendra One 2-Bedroom Loft for Early Nesters

This contemporary style loft for a family of three is the perfect starter home for this young couple and their newborn baby boy. Give...

This contemporary style loft for a family of three is the perfect starter home for this young couple and their newborn baby boy. Given the small sizes of condominiums nowadays, the couple was lucky enough to get this semi-spacious loft within the prestigious development of Serendra One. My design brief was simple - give the couple a home that has both the elements and feel of a hotel, but also fits a certain budget.
With that in mind, I chose to work with a basic contemporary style with their custom made furniture, against a backdrop of clean lines and neutral colors throughout the home. The use of wood designs is also widely used, giving their home a warm and cozy atmosphere with an elegant look. To improve functionality, certain add-ons and design elements where added whenever possible to accommodate their various storage needs. This simple style worked best for this project, it gives them the perfect home to relax in after a long day, and with a young family such as theirs, it gives them a perfect starting point to design and evolve their home the same way their family grows.
Personally, this has also been one of my favorite projects. Working closely with the couple, our clear and open communication made it easier for us to design their home to perfectly cater their lifestyle needs. From the initial lay-out down to the custom made furniture down to their choice of accessories, the open mindedness and trust of the clients in me with their home has made this project truly enjoyable and a successful transformation.

GROUND FLOOR PLAN AND SECOND LEVEL FLOOR PLAN

LIVING ROOM PERSPECTIVE VIEW

DINING AREA PERSPECTIVE

MASTER BEDROOM PERSPECTIVE VIEW

NURSERY PERSPECTIVE VIEW

The living room is the perfect place to hang-out with family and friends while enjoying a good movie. Custom made furniture ensures a good fit in the space while also providing the client control over their preferred colors and finishes. The media console made by Boxform Interior Designs is complete with an array of shelves and cabinets for all of the client's storage needs. The long work desk seamlessly combines with the media console for a cohesive look. Part of the desk also has a hidden door beneath to serve as access to more storage underneath the stairs.

Throw pillows in varying shades of teal and grey give the living room a refreshing look.

A combination of wood finishes and bright playful colors give the cafe-inspired dining nook an energetic and positive vibe.

Hanging up some simple quotes to help brighten up the family while enjoying breakfast at the start of the day.

The bedroom, to maintain a relaxing atmosphere, uses clean lines and simple shapes for the headboard and wall covering. The classic queen-sized bed, with its leather upholstery and diamond tufting details, stands out with its elegant look while providing the couple a restful night's sleep. A pair of white night stands purchased by the couple keeps their essentials hidden with a single drawer, keeping their table tops clutter free.

A combination of ivory, white and beige colors provides an elegant look and a stress-free ambiance while a modern table lamp provides a warm and cozy atmosphere at night.

The use of varying levels in the ceiling design adds a bit of visual interest while cleverly disguising the smoke detector from view. Creativity in design helps in not only highlighting special features, but also in hiding distractions and eyesores. Challenges such as these always make way for better designs.

Custom built-in module made in collaboration with Boxform Interior Designs. This unit also uses light colored laminates and straight lines for a clean look. A mirror at the end defines the vanity area and visually expands the Master's Bedroom while finger grabs instead of traditional handles for the drawers provides a very minimalist but elegant look. With a built-in unit like this, space is maximized by combining functional furniture and storage solutions all in one. Design secret, one of the drawers is actually a cabinet door which swings open to reveal a shelf with convenience outlets for media players, gaming consoles and other gadgets.

A custom partition with sliding door transforms an awkward corner into a more practical storage closet for this young family.

Echoing the design elements used throughout the unit, dark laminated panels were used to decorate the staircase. This gave the blank open wall a more grounded look, and at the same time transformed this empty space into a canvas wherein the couple can display family photos and collect memories.

For the toilets, walls were dressed in teal to give a more rejuvenating look while a few key pieces completes the look.

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FURNITURE: DRUM STOOL

There are many ways to convert old metal drums or chemical barrels into something more useful. With the right idea, these ove...

There are many ways to convert old metal drums or chemical barrels into something more useful. With the right idea, these over-sized cans can be turned into an armchair, a side table with a hidden bookshelf, or even a simple barbecue grill. Given the small size of this old drum I had, it was the perfect size for a stool that doubles as a side table with hidden storage. Starting off with the rusty top, it was replaced with a removable lid made of wood planks and finished with a clear coat of lacquer. Next was a quick clean of the drum body and a coat of lacquer as well to keep the can clean to the touch and prevent further corrosion. Lastly, a couple of right sized ball casters give this stool the mobility I need to move it and use it wherever I want. I now have a multi-functional industrial piece that sits perfectly well beside my cozy couch.

Gather round the drum circle. #industrial #circles

A photo posted by Mark Perez (@artisanleviathan) on May 27, 2015 at 1:24am PDT

Something new. #diy #rough #industrial #wood

A photo posted by Mark Perez (@artisanleviathan) on Aug 27, 2015 at 2:55am PDT

Chillin at the studio while waiting for @ateliermarianeperez #interiordesign #industrial #furnituredesign #black #hmhome #hmphilippines #hm #canon #haveaniceday

A photo posted by Mark Perez (@artisanleviathan) on Sep 16, 2015 at 10:25pm PDT

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PROJECT: Tropical 1-Bedroom Condo Unit at SM Blue

Weekends are made for getaways, either up in the mountains or maybe even at the edge of the sea. Lying under the palm trees, sand b...

Weekends are made for getaways, either up in the mountains or maybe even at the edge of the sea. Lying under the palm trees, sand beneath your toes and the cool ocean breeze blowing through your hair. In the busy city however, life speeds up and everything can be chaotic, especially in the streets of Manila. This simple condo unit was designed with exactly those two sentiments in mind, to have a sort of getaway home for its owners in the heart of the city. Placed near a highly populated area with nearby universities and business districts, as well as a being in the crossroads between cities, the place was given an energetic burst of yellow on the walls to reflect the vibrant nature of its surroundings. The same type of energy is reflected in the rest of the unit with the tropical colors of its furnishings such as the apple green sofa bed or the red desk chair. To balance all the colors, other custom furniture and built-in modules are finished in nice wood laminates for more earth tones. Finally, a few artworks and personal touches complete the whole tropical look with touches of blue and the feel of the waves. The result, a condo unit with just the basics, but with a totally refreshing feeling in contrast to the buzz of city life.

An initial mood board of the beach themed space. A combination of wood accents, bright yellow tones and nautical accents bring together a tropical vibe.

Bright yellow walls give the room a feeling of energy while a comfy sofa bed from AVINO Fine Living lets you unwind and relax in the living space. The area is furnished with a simple and functional media console by Boxform Interior Designs, while beach themed accessories complete the look.

Bright and airy bedroom is given wart with custom furniture in wood laminates from Boxform Interior Designs. A modern red chair from AVINO Fine Living gives the room an eye catching pop of color.

A wooden dining table with rounded edges is partnered with white dining chairs from AVINO Fine

The kitchen cabinets were applied with new laminates for a better look with a more cohesive feel.

Toilet and bath with custom shelves and glass enclosure.

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FURNITURE: THE BOARDROOM TABLE

The Boardroom Table is simply that, a table for that small office boardroom. The piece itself used to be an old basketball...

The Boardroom Table is simply that, a table for that small office boardroom. The piece itself used to be an old basketball board until it was remade into this bright yellow table with the addition of iron pipe legs and nylon casters. Following the standard size of a usual basketball board, the Boardroom Table is the perfect size for a multi-functional table in its current studio/office residence. When paired with the perfect bar stools, users can use this as a spacious desk for computer work and other simple tasks, to an intimate meeting space. The addition of casters makes moving the Boardroom Table easy, allowing greater flexibility, whether used as a surface for product photography against a backdrop, a reading table by the bookshelf or simply moved out of the way for more space. From conceptualization to finishing, the Boardroom Table was a fun and challenging project that made good use of old items into a vibrant piece of furniture.