Lisa Shaffer
12 Reviews

Gray House

Our clients purchased a brand new rowhome in the Capital Hill area with no furniture and basically, a big white box of a home. They wanted their home to not feel like every other townhouse in the new development. TV placement is also important to them for relaxing and entertaining so we designed a way to add interest and not make the TV's focal points in both the living area and kitchen nook.
Project Year: 2018
Project Cost: $75,001 - $100,000
Country: United States
Zip Code: 20003
Custom shelving and cabinets were more functional for these homeowners than extra seating.
Custom Built-ins
When you can't go wide, go up. There's always more storage up high, and it makes your eyes super happy.
Custom Built-ins
We chose gray roller shades for privacy and simplicity.
Custom Built-ins
We brought the backsplash tile all the way to the top and added floating shelves for just the right amount of storage and openness.
Custom Built-ins
Helloooo wine and coffee bar!
Custom Built-ins
Because of the long wall and need to create interest, we customized a fireplace wall with loads of texture. We also had to space plan SUPER carefully in order to ensure that 6-8 could be seated in the dining space (per the homeowners' request).
Custom Fireplace Wall and Built-ins
How do you create a formal space and still make it inviting and not all about the television? This question was our challenge here. And deciding to build a custom tile wall and asymmetrical built-ins while recessing the t.v. did just the trick!
Custom Fireplace Wall and Built-ins
We found that an entertainment center wouldn't have added enough texture and with the clients' love for neutrals, this space needed to bring the warmth (in more ways than one :). So stacked stone tile and wood open-shelving and cabinetry it was!
Custom Fireplace Wall and Built-ins
Using a clean-burning fuel fireplace is a great solution when you don’t want to run a new gas line.
Custom Fireplace Wall and Built-ins
Our clients LOVE traveling and wanted us to frame their photography. It's rare that we find a client with a good eye in photography, so we were super happy to use meaningful pictures in their home.
Custom Fireplace Wall and Built-ins
We treated the fireplace and built-ins as one unit. Don't be afraid to go asymmetrical. It works and creates interest.
Custom Fireplace Wall and Built-ins
The best way to start each day is with a good pillow fluff.
Guest Bedroom
We couldn't help ourselves with all these yummy textures in such a compact space - woven wall covering, leather dresser, polished brass.
Guest Bedroom
These shagreen nightstands, silky sateen sheets, and upholstered headboard add to the list of textures.
Guest Bedroom
These shagreen nightstands, silky sateen sheets and upholstered headboard add to the list of textures.
Guest Bedroom - Details
This room needed to serve two purposes for the homeowners - a spare room for guests and a home office for work. A custom murphy bed is the ideal solution to be functional for a weekend visit them promptly put away for Monday meetings.
Murphy Bed-room
This room needed to serve two purposes for the homeowners - a spare room for guests and a home office for work. A custom murphy bed is the ideal solution to be functional for a weekend visit them promptly put away for Monday meetings.
Home Office
Hidden in the murphy bed built in are printer and laundry hamper. Can you guess where?
Hidden Storage
Hidden in the murphy bed built in are printer and laundry hamper. Can you guess where?
Murphy Bed
A simple refresh for this basment bath with updated fixtures, modern subway tile, floating shelves, and a custom shower curtain for some femme.
Basement Bath
A simple refresh for this basment bath with updated fixtures, modern subway tile, floating shelves, and a custom shower curtain for some femme.
Basement Bath
Grasscloth wall covering and a plushy sectional make this basement the perfect spot to cuddle up and catch up on favorite shows.
Basement
Grasscloth wall covering and a plushy sectional make this basement the perfect spot to cuddle up and catch up on favorite shows.
Basement
Grasscloth wall covering and a plushy sectional make this basement the perfect spot to cuddle up and catch up on favorite shows.
Basement
A custom barn door offered the perfect solution to add privacy while maintaining accessibility in this compact space.
Basement Entry