Swan Studios Mural and Faux Finish Adventures: Downtown on the River

Sunday, February 11, 2018

Downtown on the River

Our Lee County section of Florida boasts some spectacular views. Besides our beaches and islands, we have some wonderful properties along the Caloosahatchee River. For those not wanting the upkeep of lawn care, downtown Ft Myers offers high rise living with glorious views of the river. It boggles the mind that anyone would block the view that, quite literally they’ve paid tens if not hundreds of thousands to see and live on. But dozens of units have an old 80’s interior concept. (What? Did they not want to see what they paid for back in the 80’s?) Whatever, the reason was for having interior walls chop up the inside flow and halt the views, clients are now requesting to open the space. Working with General Contractors, we’re -well, quite literally opening- up the horizons. Most recently, one of my G.C.s removed a kitchen wall creating a space that makes the kitchen view go on forever and gives the resident a gathering spot during entertaining. Blending new modern features with antique finished cabinets gives the place the perfect downtown vibe and immediately increased the value of their property.

View from the dining room into the kitchen:

The space now allows for additional dining at the pass through and conversation.

The florescent drop down ceiling was removed. This allows for an additional 6" in ceiling height and better lighting.

Opening up the wall where the sink area resides, also allows for additional lighting:

The updated finishes include stainless equipment, granite counter tops, tumbled stone back splash, wood look ashen tile, and of course, lightly glazed cream cabinetry.