Fresh off the recent buzz of of his Whirl at Home magazine cover and editorial, interior designer, Stan Adamik is already on the verge of another interior masterpiece in Southpointe. I sat down with Stan this week and asked him a few questions about this new project and the benefits of working with a Weisshouse designer.
L: Stan, when and where did you meet your client, Dolores Kara?
S: I met Dolores in the showroom on a Saturday. She was interested in having her home completely re-done and had very specific tastes and knew exactly what she wanted.
L: Exactly what was it that she wanted and how were you able to interpret that into a complete design plan for her?
S: She wanted to transform her Southpointe patio home into a NYC style loft. She requested that everything be black and white and very graphic. I was able to work directly with the contractor and made several structural changes including a new, modern stainless steel stair case like the one in our showroom. We also updated the electrical system among various other changes.
L: You selected a rather fashion forward, curvaceous kitchen for your client from Modulo Cucine. What was the inspiration for this and what kitchen model was chosen?
S: For Dolores, I chose the Sydney kitchen. She loved the curved lines and the fact that it is unlike any other kitchen that she has seen. This kitchen also has a design feature that makes the counter top appear to be floating.
L: How did you take this open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and turn it into an intimate living space?
S: Using wool, wall to wall carpet in the living spaces, I was able to really soften the environment. In addition, we installed a soft gray engineered wood plank ceiling in the master bedroom coupled with a four poster bed from B&B Italia which really brought your eye down and into the space.
L: What style of furniture was used in the home and how much time did you spend planning?
S: Iconic, investment pieces were used from Cassina and B&B Italia including chairs designed by Le Corbusier. I also designed walk-in and free standing Italian wardrobes in a similar style to the kitchen cabinetry. I spent about 50 hours a week for 4 weeks planning the entire home from conceptual drawings, furniture and finish selections to the final design proposal.
L:Thanks, Stan. Now...I'd like to finish up by asking a few general questions about what it's really like to work with a designer and what clients should be prepared for before seeking out a designer.
S: Well, working with a designer helps to guide you (client) through the design process by creating a plan and inevitably providing an outcome that makes you happy and satisfied. Working with a designer can also help to prevent costly mistakes.
L: When should someone seek a design professional? In what stage of a project is best?
S: You should seek a designer ASAP. In other words, it is best to begin working with a designer in the very beginning...in the planning stages of the project. Often times, people come into Weisshouse after they have already made some very important decisions (flooring, paint color, etc.). and are looking to a designer to help them pull everything together.
L: How should a prospective client prepare for their first meeting with you or any designer?
S: The client should put images together from magazines or things they have seen online that they like. It doesn't have to be fancy. In fact, Dolores Kara had a box of over 100 images when we met to discuss the design concept. It is important to do a little research on your own, prior to meeting a designer. Images really help convey messages that are often lost in words. It helps the whole process go along more smoothly. Also, it's very important to have a budget in mind and don't let the furnishings be an after thought. Often, clients have already allocated so much money for construction costs that little is left for furniture. It really is the furnishings that help pull everything together and create the overall feel of the space.
L: How does Weisshouse charge for it's design services?
S: Weisshouse's design services are complimentary. However, if there is a large project where many hours will be spent planning and managing, a management fee may be assigned based on the scope of the project on a case by case basis.
L: Finally, is there anything else that you would like prospective clients to know in regard to working with an interior designer?
S: Yes, it really helps to work with clients who are open and willing to hear and see suggestions. At first, they may not have thought of such suggestions. However, more often than not, ultimately they end up loving the ideas. The reason people seek interior designers to help them is because they cannot do it themselves and we are, in fact, professionals who have an infinite knowledge of furnishings and are not only trained in the history of furniture, but are also in the know in terms of everything new that is available for interiors.
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Photos (top to bottom): 1. Stan Adamik 2. Stairs-Before 3. Stairs-After 4. Powder Room-Before 5. Powder Room-After
L: Stan, when and where did you meet your client, Dolores Kara?
S: I met Dolores in the showroom on a Saturday. She was interested in having her home completely re-done and had very specific tastes and knew exactly what she wanted.
L: Exactly what was it that she wanted and how were you able to interpret that into a complete design plan for her?
S: She wanted to transform her Southpointe patio home into a NYC style loft. She requested that everything be black and white and very graphic. I was able to work directly with the contractor and made several structural changes including a new, modern stainless steel stair case like the one in our showroom. We also updated the electrical system among various other changes.
L: You selected a rather fashion forward, curvaceous kitchen for your client from Modulo Cucine. What was the inspiration for this and what kitchen model was chosen?
S: For Dolores, I chose the Sydney kitchen. She loved the curved lines and the fact that it is unlike any other kitchen that she has seen. This kitchen also has a design feature that makes the counter top appear to be floating.
L: How did you take this open floor plan with vaulted ceilings and turn it into an intimate living space?
S: Using wool, wall to wall carpet in the living spaces, I was able to really soften the environment. In addition, we installed a soft gray engineered wood plank ceiling in the master bedroom coupled with a four poster bed from B&B Italia which really brought your eye down and into the space.
L: What style of furniture was used in the home and how much time did you spend planning?
S: Iconic, investment pieces were used from Cassina and B&B Italia including chairs designed by Le Corbusier. I also designed walk-in and free standing Italian wardrobes in a similar style to the kitchen cabinetry. I spent about 50 hours a week for 4 weeks planning the entire home from conceptual drawings, furniture and finish selections to the final design proposal.
L:Thanks, Stan. Now...I'd like to finish up by asking a few general questions about what it's really like to work with a designer and what clients should be prepared for before seeking out a designer.
S: Well, working with a designer helps to guide you (client) through the design process by creating a plan and inevitably providing an outcome that makes you happy and satisfied. Working with a designer can also help to prevent costly mistakes.
L: When should someone seek a design professional? In what stage of a project is best?
S: You should seek a designer ASAP. In other words, it is best to begin working with a designer in the very beginning...in the planning stages of the project. Often times, people come into Weisshouse after they have already made some very important decisions (flooring, paint color, etc.). and are looking to a designer to help them pull everything together.
L: How should a prospective client prepare for their first meeting with you or any designer?
S: The client should put images together from magazines or things they have seen online that they like. It doesn't have to be fancy. In fact, Dolores Kara had a box of over 100 images when we met to discuss the design concept. It is important to do a little research on your own, prior to meeting a designer. Images really help convey messages that are often lost in words. It helps the whole process go along more smoothly. Also, it's very important to have a budget in mind and don't let the furnishings be an after thought. Often, clients have already allocated so much money for construction costs that little is left for furniture. It really is the furnishings that help pull everything together and create the overall feel of the space.
L: How does Weisshouse charge for it's design services?
S: Weisshouse's design services are complimentary. However, if there is a large project where many hours will be spent planning and managing, a management fee may be assigned based on the scope of the project on a case by case basis.
L: Finally, is there anything else that you would like prospective clients to know in regard to working with an interior designer?
S: Yes, it really helps to work with clients who are open and willing to hear and see suggestions. At first, they may not have thought of such suggestions. However, more often than not, ultimately they end up loving the ideas. The reason people seek interior designers to help them is because they cannot do it themselves and we are, in fact, professionals who have an infinite knowledge of furnishings and are not only trained in the history of furniture, but are also in the know in terms of everything new that is available for interiors.
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Photos (top to bottom): 1. Stan Adamik 2. Stairs-Before 3. Stairs-After 4. Powder Room-Before 5. Powder Room-After
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