Apartment Loft

Objective: To create a modern loft, a space for loft living and working that incorporates high ceilings, expansive windows, and an open functional plan that does not obstruct the natural beauty of the historic Campbell building.

This space needed to be multi-functional.  The homeowner had a few specific requirements, including a wet bar in the personal living area of the loft.  The design of the arched bar area was conceived from the many window views in the space. The Cathedral Arched frame is the perfect statement piece in this wet bar with the granite backdrop.

Capturing a vintage feel while adding a modern twist, the rustic industrial style seen here gives these homeowners and their guests a connection to the past that is hard to overlook.

Venue

Objective:  By incorporating the reclaimed wood from the historic Campbell building, we were able to perserve the historic roots of this landmark and remain true to the spirit of the past.

Find out how this place ties into the history of Greenbrook Design.

Q & A with Building Owners

1. How did the idea of using the reclaimed wood for the bar and powder room area happen?

I wanted to reuse everything we could in the Campbell Building refurbishment, from the original 1927 doors to the old wood work. When we planned the rooftop terrace we had to go through the roof where we saw the old wood and how it had aged beautifully.  I wanted to re-use it in any way possible. We wanted the Steeples Bar to be more masculine and the old hard-woods had an excellent rustic appeal.

2. What was your 3 top wish list items for the kitchen area?

We had a couple priorities for the kitchen area. 1) That it made guests to the Steeples Event Venue feel like they were at home. 2) That there was a big island so my two daughters and daughter-in-law can cook together without running into each other. 3) That the long sink in the island could be used in multiple ways, while also appearing modern and beautiful with the rest of the big open space.

3. The Jack and Jill bathroom is just beautiful in color, what was your inspiration in going so bold with the color?

I love color- especially blues and greens. I stayed with grey, black, and silver most everywhere in the building but just really wanted to put some personality in that bathroom for our family to enjoy.  That deep green color is my happy color!

4. Was there anything you would have done differently now that it is all done?

I would have put a bigger wet bar in our apartment. You can never have too much storage for your beverages!

5. How was your experience with the designer? Installers?

Greenbrook is WONDERFUL- truly cannot say enough.  There were times that I had picked out something then went home and thought about it and then told them my idea and they just rolled right with me. They gave me some important boundaries they have learned from experience, but at the same time worked hard at making the ideas in my head a reality (like our secret door to our storage room). They made suggestions knowing what I would NEED, not just the aesthetic that I wanted. So glad they lead us in the right direction with each and every cabinet design throughout the building.

“Using Walker Woodworking / Greenbrook Design for all of our cabinetry: including two full bars, a kitchen, five bathrooms, and one wet bar was one of the best construction decisions we made during the refurbishing of the Campbell Building.”

Project Information: Historic Renovation

Designer: Greenbrook Design

Cabinets: Walker Woodworking

Interior Design: Building Owner Angela Franklin & Wendi Gragg of WSG Interiors

Contractor: TC Strickland   

Photography: Darin Holiday, Electric films 

Location: Shelby, NC

Kitchen & Island Features:

Wood Species & finishes:

• Island & Hood: SW Caviar 6990 -Satin
• Perimeter: SW Argos 7065 – Satin
• QS White oak – open pull drawers on island
• Countertop – Caesarstone Pebble Honed – 4030H
• Countertop Island – Metro Quartz Bardiglio Vecchi
• Galley Workstation – sink
• Wolf Hood liner and custom hood cabinet
• Corner tile – Crossville tile Studio  3D 2 3/4 Black Hex

• Build Method: Inset
• Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander Anwick Series – Brushed Pewter

• Blind Corner
• (2) Spice Pull outs
• Pocket Doors
• Double trash pull out
• Vertical Dividers
• Dish washer panel
• Pantry
• Clear galss doors and wood shelves

Master Bathroom :

• Build Method: Frameless
• SW 6002 Essential Gray – Gloss finish
• Countertop – Metro Quartz Graphite
• Hardware: Atlas A867- Black
• Soaker Tub
• Chandelier sourced by Greenbrook Design
• Accent mirrors sourced by Greenbrook Design

Jack and Jill Bathroom:

• SW Espalier 6734 – High Gloss Finish
• Build Method: Frameless
• U shaped drawers to maximize storage around plumbling
• Open shelving on the bottom of vanity
• Hardware: Jeffrey Alexander

Master Wet Bar:

• Build Method: Inset
• Wood type: Tesoro Hickory – Sunbaked
• Coastal white  / Half Gray vintage glaze – Flat
• Upper Arch Finish – SW Argos 7065 – Flat
• Counter top: Caesarstone Piatra Gray 5003
• Hardware: Berenson Hearthstone Black
• Inset Shelving
• Beverage Storage with key pad locking system

Powder bath:

• Reclaimed wood from the building
• Vessel sink

Steeples Bar (Large bar area):

• Build Method: Inset
• Base cabinets: SW Black Fox
• Counter top: Saesarstone Rugged Concrete
• Special feature: Pool Stick storage
• Ice maker panel
• Bar tower cabinets:  Exterior sides – Reclaimed wood
• Interior: SW Black Fox with glass shelves

• Secret storage inside door
• LED lights
• Door Locks
• Hardware: Berenson Hearthstone Black
• Under cabinet refridgerator
• Dishwasher

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