With four kids and a dog, Katherine and Kevin Brazel wanted a home re-design. Their twenty-five year old home needed a family friendly makeover that was kid- and dog-durable.“ All of the design decisions were based on functionality and usability,” the Brazels comment.“ Our home is large, but we weren’ t using all the space and the layout just didn’ t work for our family.”
Designer Gabriele Pizzale added pizzazz to the children’ s bathrooms on the second floor. Perfectly pink, the girl’ s bathroom is finessed femininity. The Brazels comment,“ We wanted a design that would work when she was a teenager.” Twinkling like earrings, the white and silver lamps add jeweled elegance. Their gleam accentuated by dangling glass pendants matching the cupboard door handles. Artwork and curtains coordinate white tiles, accessories, and the counter’ s curves.
Twin sinks, triple towel hangers, and true blue hues are Gabriele’ s treat for the boys’ bathroom.“ The color scheme was masculine. It reminded us of the cottage. We love it,” say the Brazels. Art is a great way to add depth to a design. Gabriele notes the typewriter keys were a way to personalize with each of the son’ s names. Their retro looks match the lighting’ s style.