06/26/2026
This is my first commercial project in over a decade—and I couldn’t be more excited!
The last commercial space I designed was an Italian pottery showroom in Kansas City back in 2014. I’ve been waiting for the right project to jump back into commercial design, and this one is the perfect fit.
The owner wanted to keep the existing tile backsplash, so we used it as inspiration for the new color palette. We’re refreshing the space with Sherwin-Williams Accessible Beige, a sophisticated smoky blue, Cyberspace on the doors and trim, and new wainscoting to add character while making the space feel brighter and more spacious.
One design challenge was the high-top table surrounding the center support post. While it seemed like a good seating area, it wasn’t functioning particularly well because of the limited clearance between it and the bar. If both areas were occupied, moving through the space became difficult.
Since the support post couldn’t go anywhere, I started thinking… what if we turned it into a feature instead?
One of my favorite design solutions was transforming that awkward area into a custom display feature. Instead of removing the existing wine barrel, we’re incorporating it into a unique display that will showcase products from local makers while preserving valuable seating space.
A special thank you to Tweeds Fine Furnishings and His Wondrous Works for collaborating on this project. I appreciate partnering with local businesses to create spaces that support our community.
The transformation is just getting started, and I can’t wait to share the progress!
Woodland Park friends: If you know this space, what’s one thing you’ve always wished it had? 👇
Tweeds Fine Furnishings
