The Renovation | nevillesartgallery.com

This collection was like an accident of the mind commonly referred to as an afterthought. I had just finished designing the kitchen & dining and was about to take a break from the computer when I got this fabulous inspiration from the old kitchen, to continue working. That is what being an artist is all about. You never start a project; the project compels you to start it. Sometimes I would hear that little voice in my head saying “draw me” or “design me” and I had no choice but to obey. It’s like I have no control. I didn’t want to miss out on this opportunity so I’ve decided to take advantage of this new idea. I thought it would be fun to design a virtual reality collection by turning this old dilapidated room into a bright, beautiful spacious space of fun! Can I say that?

Unlike in many of my others collections where you, the visitors, had the choice of selecting an image at random that you wanted to see, this collection is different. It’s important that you view all the images in this collection from 1 to 10 or from start to finish, without skipping a beat. This way you will get a better understanding of what this collection is about. This is a step-by-step process and deserves your full attention. I would not want you to miss any of it.

Join me as I take you on this crazy tour to see how I turned this once unliveable old kitchen and dining room into a 5-star property. Do you think I'm bragging? It’s sort of like a make-believe renovating journey. Let’s get started.

Check Before & After

1. Help Me

It all began here in this rickety apartment. As you can see, this old kitchen and dining room are in bad disrepair and are screaming for attention. I could call in a professional; however, I’m going to save my money and attempt to turn this dilapidated space into a lofty apartment!

2. The Floor

The first step is to completely gut this space by getting rid of everything in it. The floors seem to be in good condition so I’m going to keep them, however, I would like to do a little revamping. I have something even better in mind. I like the fact that this is a raised two-tier floor but I would like to make it even more interesting. Not only am I keeping them but I’m turning this once small space into a three-tier impossible.

3. Install New Window

Now that the floor planning is done, I’ve removed the door and turned this area into a solid wall. This allows me to populate this apartment with more workable furniture. Let’s assume there is an entrance to this room off to the side. Where was once the kitchen, I karate kicked the living daylight out of the wall and installed a window in its place. This lets in some well deserve sunlight into the room and a view overlooking the city. The face on the wall is by PNG EGG. Man in kimono is by iStoc...

4. Pillars-Beams & Tinted Sliding Glass Doors

It is time to decorate this space. I’ve erected two pillars on both sides of the room and a beam overhead. This gives the impression of two rooms. For privacy, I’ve also installed six tinted sliding glass doors on both sides of the room. When pulled completely out it separates the bedroom from the living area in front. Please don’t ask where those doors disappeared to. I’ve also installed two smaller pillars in the center of the room. I will let you know what those are for later.

5. Drapes & Bed

Now that all the necessary installations of the interior are done it is time to move in the furniture. First, the drapes and the bed. I've chosen this style and colour for the bedroom area which I will use throughout the plan. I thought it would lend some masculinity to the apartment since I have a single gentleman in mind but anyone can live here. I wanted a set of blue drapes but I thought it would be too much of an over-kill so I settled for this set of red drapes by Curtain Background.

6. Entertainment

Next is entertainment. A single man’s best friends are his big-screen TV, his stereo, his microwave oven, a magic bullet blender, and his computer. Here, I have a big-screen TV and stereo. As mentioned earlier, the two small pillars on both sides define the entertainment system’s place in the room so it won’t be confused with the bedroom. This opens up a whole new conversation.

7. Walk-in Closet

I wanted a walk-in closet. This closet is by Mountain Sky Closets & Garages. I could not find a walk-in closet that suits my purpose. I decided to use this closet but it needed some improvement. To make it appear more like a walk-in closet, I pushed it back to create enough walk-in space. I then installed two sliding glass doors and placed a mat on the floor on the inside. This gives the illusion of a walk-in closet.

8. Table & Chairs

Now that the upper level is finished, it is time to turn our attention to the remainder of this apartment. On the second tier sits a table and two chairs which can be doubled as a dining table and desk. Because this is a small apartment, I tried to keep it low-key. I didn’t want to overpopulate it with too many unnecessary things like having four chairs. Notice also, the sliding doors are pulled out fully for maximum privacy. Well…almost. You can still see through them!

9. Sofa

If our homeowner should have guests over, this sofa should be large enough to accommodate a few friends. I’ve also accessorized the living area to add some flamboyancy to the room with these decorative clay pots and a flat vase on the table. I didn’t have to but I’ve also included a pretty trash can for added conversation. I’ve also added a few pillows on the sofa and on the floor with a touch of elegance. I hope I didn’t overdo it.

10. Complete

This renovation is now completed! You can move in.

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