55 www.ReadMPM.com | www.MountPleasantMagazine.com | www.MountPleasantPodcast.com FUNCTIONAL BEAUTY With their combined experience, the power couple is transforming interiors with next-level amenities and design techniques that prioritize beauty as well as functionality. Their process begins by asking clients a series of questions – often so many that Bryan said, “Sometimes I feel like I’m interviewing them as much as they’re interviewing me. It’s helpful for us to understand all of the details, such as is their property a rental, vacation or forever home? Do they have children and/or pets? How do they like to entertain?” Bryan continued, “Once we’ve discerned what the client would like to achieve, we design around their needs, desires and lifestyle so that we can go above and beyond their expectations.” The next step, he said, is to inventory the clients’ belongings in their existing home and decide what will stay throughout the project and what needs to be purged. As parting with certain pieces can be difficult, the firm offers guidance during that process. DREAMS TO DESIGNS After learning what the client’s vision is for their home and lifestyle, Bryan designs rooms that take into account the way families interact day-to-day, as well as how they host their friends. For many, that means incorporating more functionality and organization, especially in their kitchens. He said, “People are moving away from open shelving and cluttered countertops and towards a more streamlined look that incorporates storage areas for small appliances that can also be designated stations for routines such as making tea or juicing.” Using this strategy, Bryan transformed a corner of a client’s kitchen into a hidden coffee bar that houses an industrial-sized cappuccino maker, cups and saucers in a space that is also convenient for preparing refreshments for guests. In each of Bryan’s customized kitchen plans, every utensil and accessory has a home that is tucked away Incorporating glass front and lacquered cabinets creates a swanky at-home bar scenario. Simplify the art of entertaining with a butler’s pantry.
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