Being the holistic counseling practice that they are, it was important that we provide a peaceful space for both ALP's counselors and clients. We provided this by using a neutral color palette mixed with light blues, greens and grays; including natural elements such as warm woods, jute and rattan; and making sure to incorporate plenty of soft lighting. We also brought in A LOT of greenery (both real and faux).

I think people can tell from the design, how much fun we had putting this office together. It’s always such an honor receiving that phone call from a client, telling you how they would love to work with you again! With a similar love for that cool, California style, the design of the office space came together rather quickly.

One of the biggest functional needs of the new Abundant Life Partners office was lighting. The team at ALP shares a general dislike of overhead florescent lighting with us, so our team made sure to pack out the entire office with plenty of floor lamps, table lamps and un-hindered windows.

Being the holistic counseling practice that they are, it was important that we provide a peaceful space for both ALP's counselors and clients. We provided this by using a neutral color palette mixed with light blues, greens and grays; including natural elements such as warm woods, jute and rattan; and making sure to incorporate plenty of soft lighting. We also brought in A LOT of greenery (both real and faux).

Y’all KNOW how much I love styling a shelf! (#shelfie) Well I couldn’t help myself with this one - we went ALL OUT, styling it with vintage books, coral, plants, baskets and more. The San Pellegrino bottles and turqouise glasses really add a “pop”.

The Ubuntu Center provides pediatric HIV testing and treatment, counseling, education, and community empowerment. The design is focused on de-stigmatization and normalization of HIV testing and treatment. It provides access to a state-of-the-art facility in a beleaguered post-apartheid community. The design is a model for sustainable development that begins with environment and extends to the preservation of life. Funded globally and operated locally, Ubuntu reflects a world defined by unprecedented global connection and the resurgence of local, community based organization. Ubuntu center brings state of the art services to vulnerable children by providing centrally located, free and accessible social services in a single facility. It comprises a multi-purpose hall for education, concerts and shelter when needed; an empowerment wing with career guidance and computer centre, and a fully equipped Pediatric HIV /TB testing and counseling clinic with 47,691 people reached through community HIV prevention outreach. Ubuntu’s organic rooftop garden, together with Ubuntu’s neighborhood gardens feed 2,245 students daily. It provides a timely and practical template for sustainability on a societal as well as an environmental level. Ubuntu has been adopted by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS relief (PEPFAR), and has become a model of success for the Clinton Global initiative, the Kresge foundation, and countless individual supporters.

This client wanted to move her counseling practice into her home. The client also wanted space for her family to relax so we combined both into this beautiful space, giving the illusion of light when there are actually only two windows. Photography by, Melody Hayes

Large, light-filled study/home office for counselling professional who occasionally sees her clients in her home office
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The Ubuntu Center provides pediatric HIV testing and treatment, counseling, education, and community empowerment. The design is focused on de-stigmatization and normalization of HIV testing and treatment. It provides access to a state-of-the-art facility in a beleaguered post-apartheid community. The design is a model for sustainable development that begins with environment and extends to the preservation of life. Funded globally and operated locally, Ubuntu reflects a world defined by unprecedented global connection and the resurgence of local, community based organization. Ubuntu center brings state of the art services to vulnerable children by providing centrally located, free and accessible social services in a single facility. It comprises a multi-purpose hall for education, concerts and shelter when needed; an empowerment wing with career guidance and computer centre, and a fully equipped Pediatric HIV /TB testing and counseling clinic with 47,691 people reached through community HIV prevention outreach. Ubuntu’s organic rooftop garden, together with Ubuntu’s neighborhood gardens feed 2,245 students daily. It provides a timely and practical template for sustainability on a societal as well as an environmental level. Ubuntu has been adopted by the US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS relief (PEPFAR), and has become a model of success for the Clinton Global initiative, the Kresge foundation, and countless individual supporters.

Being the holistic counseling practice that they are, it was important that we provide a peaceful space for both ALP's counselors and clients. We provided this by using a neutral color palette mixed with light blues, greens and grays; including natural elements such as warm woods, jute and rattan; and making sure to incorporate plenty of soft lighting. We also brought in A LOT of greenery (both real and faux).

Being the holistic counseling practice that they are, it was important that we provide a peaceful space for both ALP's counselors and clients. We provided this by using a neutral color palette mixed with light blues, greens and grays; including natural elements such as warm woods, jute and rattan; and making sure to incorporate plenty of soft lighting. We also brought in A LOT of greenery (both real and faux).

Example of a small beach style guest light wood floor bedroom design in Philadelphia with gray walls and no fireplace

Being the holistic counseling practice that they are, it was important that we provide a peaceful space for both ALP's counselors and clients. We provided this by using a neutral color palette mixed with light blues, greens and grays; including natural elements such as warm woods, jute and rattan; and making sure to incorporate plenty of soft lighting. We also brought in A LOT of greenery (both real and faux).

Being the holistic counseling practice that they are, it was important that we provide a peaceful space for both ALP's counselors and clients. We provided this by using a neutral color palette mixed with light blues, greens and grays; including natural elements such as warm woods, jute and rattan; and making sure to incorporate plenty of soft lighting. We also brought in A LOT of greenery (both real and faux).

Y’all KNOW how much I love styling a shelf! (#shelfie) Well I couldn’t help myself with this one - we went ALL OUT, styling it with vintage books, coral, plants, baskets and more. The San Pellegrino bottles and turqouise glasses really add a “pop”.

Being the holistic counseling practice that they are, it was important that we provide a peaceful space for both ALP's counselors and clients. We provided this by using a neutral color palette mixed with light blues, greens and grays; including natural elements such as warm woods, jute and rattan; and making sure to incorporate plenty of soft lighting. We also brought in A LOT of greenery (both real and faux).

Being the holistic counseling practice that they are, it was important that we provide a peaceful space for both ALP's counselors and clients. We provided this by using a neutral color palette mixed with light blues, greens and grays; including natural elements such as warm woods, jute and rattan; and making sure to incorporate plenty of soft lighting. We also brought in A LOT of greenery (both real and faux).

Being the holistic counseling practice that they are, it was important that we provide a peaceful space for both ALP's counselors and clients. We provided this by using a neutral color palette mixed with light blues, greens and grays; including natural elements such as warm woods, jute and rattan; and making sure to incorporate plenty of soft lighting. We also brought in A LOT of greenery (both real and faux).