He had spent years in California, and Columbus was calling him home. What he wanted was a place that held both: the city he was returning to and the life he had built while he was away.
Jamie of Maze & Co. Real Estate Group introduced us. She understands that finding the right home is only half the story. The other half is making it yours, and that’s where I come in.
The home was a loft in the Metropolitan in Grandview Heights, a flat-iron building and a 2009 Chamber of Commerce award winner. When I first walked in, I saw generous light, architectural character and every opportunity to become something personal. I brought in the right general contractor for the project, and together we approached it floor to ceiling.
A living room with a story
We lightened the original floors to let the space breathe. A porcelain tile surround frames an electric fireplace, with the television set above it. I designed a custom cherry media center with inset lighting around his two passions. Behind its doors, a hidden record player, his LP collection and audio equipment wait until the music starts. Above, the shelves were designed to display the art he collects now and make room for the pieces still to come. Bespoke drapery softens the architecture without hiding it.
An office that belongs
For the home office, I designed a walnut desk with matching floating shelves to sit in conversation with his existing file cabinetry. The room has an unusual shape, so rather than fight it, we angled the sides of the desk and lit shelves to follow the walls. Nothing new announces itself. Every piece looks as though it was always meant to be there.
What he remembers
When the work was finished, he told me I had understood and cared about every part of the process, and that he never once had to wonder where things stood. For someone managing a move across the country, that mattered as much as any finish I chose.
Whether you’re coming home to Columbus or arriving for the first time, I’d love to help you settle in. Reach out to me at Candice & Co. Ltd. Design Studio, and let’s start the conversation.
— Candice Marzetz, Principal Designer
Photography by Mitch Weibel
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