Heather Pujals

Grad Student's Apartment

The owner of this apartment is a graduate student in the field of literature. She had a large book collection for which I mounted a custom shelving system. The headboard is also custom-made and I stained the wood to match that of the bookshelves for a feeling of unity. This bedroom features a large...

Grad Student's Apartment

This minimalist home office provides a functional workspace—perfect for writing and research (& surfing delicious home designs on Houzz). The large print on the wall was made by a good friend and keeping her diplomas close by gives the resident the motivation to keep on working toward her next one.

Grad Student's Apartment

This small in-law kitchen was a bit awkward and lacked counter space. The resident likes to cook, so I installed a custom shelving system with natural pine wood to flow upward from the kitchen islands she already owned. This removed clutter and provided ample workspace for prep work.

Grad Student's Apartment

As the right side of the photo hints, the dining area is open with and connected to the kitchen. A large sliding glass patio door brings a surplus of light into the space allowing the black walls to produce a relaxed rather than oppressive feeling. The resident wanted to keep her string lights up...

Grad Student's Apartment