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Enlisted to deliver an upscale interior for a local condominium that was about to go on the market,\u00a0Henrietta\u00a0Heisler, a member of NKBA and ASID,\u00a0took on the job with confidence. She\u00a0had previously worked\u00a0with real estate developers\u00a0on\u00a0other\u00a0units in the building, so she was familiar with the give-and-take process as well as the accelerated schedule for such projects.\u00a0She brought staffer Olivia Shaak on board to\u00a0assist\u00a0her.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Time is Money<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

\u201cDevelopers are great\u00a0clients,\u00a0but they are often driven by tight budgets,\u201d said Heisler,\u00a0the\u00a0founder of Lancaster, Pa.-based Henrietta Heisler Interiors<\/a>.\u00a0\u201cConvincing them that extra details costing\u00a0extra dollars up front will ultimately\u00a0help\u00a0sell\u00a0the unit\u00a0faster\u00a0can be\u00a0challenging,\u00a0but when they listen,\u00a0it always pays off.\u201d\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

For this project,\u00a0set\u00a0in a new building in the central business district in Lancaster,\u00a0the\u00a0real estate developer\u00a0required\u00a0an exceptional kitchen that would\u00a0be\u00a0as much a part of the\u00a0high-end\u00a0condo\u00a0as its own distinct space. To sell\u00a0the property\u00a0quickly, the\u00a0space\u00a0needed to be\u00a0aesthetically arresting,\u00a0highly\u00a0functional\u00a0and\u00a0offer\u00a0ample storage.\u00a0Heisler often relies on renderings to make the case for her designs, typically providing the developer with two schemes for review.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Balanced<\/p>\n

The\u00a0design\u00a0team\u00a0discussed the pros and cons of the\u00a0apartments\u00a0they\u00a0had\u00a0completed\u00a0previously, and\u00a0a\u00a0paneled\u00a0refrigerator\u00a0\u2013 while\u00a0ultimately\u00a0more\u00a0expensive than a steel-front \u2013\u00a0topped\u00a0the list\u00a0of ROI assets.\u00a0Feedback\u00a0on cooking appliances\u00a0led them to opt\u00a0for\u00a0a\u00a0gas cooktop rather than\u00a0an\u00a0induction\u00a0model.\u00a0The workstation sink was another upgrade to the room\u00a0that was\u00a0deemed\u00a0affordable.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Swapping\u00a0&\u00a0Saving\u00a0<\/b><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Some of the\u00a0initial\u00a0choices for cabinet\u00a0hardware were out of budget, but\u00a0the designers\u00a0found\u00a0a new source, Golden Warm, that was able to supply\u00a0specialty hardware for the refrigerator and pantry doors\u00a0at a\u00a0reasonable\u00a0price.\u00a0<\/span>The hardware on the pantry pullouts and the refrigerator was\u00a0stained to match the custom\u00a0reeded\u00a0walnut\u00a0cabinets\u00a0in the kitchen.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The countertops\u00a0posed another opportunity for a cost-conscious substitution.\u00a0A\u00a0beautiful but much more reasonable stone,\u00a0River Blue\u00a0granite\u00a0with a leather\u00a0finish\u00a0was installed for about half the price of\u00a0the\u00a0first\u00a0selection, Blue Roma\u00a0quartzite.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Balanced<\/p>\n

Heisler and Shaak\u00a0originally\u00a0called for\u00a0a\u00a0Philip Jeffries\u00a0wood veneer\u00a0wallcovering\u00a0on the dining room wall,\u00a0but it was\u00a0value engineered out\u00a0of the design.\u00a0The\u00a0substitute \u2013 a Benjamin Moore blue\u00a0paint\u00a0\u2013\u00a0was carefully chosen, owing to an existing optical condition in the building.\u202f<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Because the<\/span>\u00a0windows have a green tint\u00a0that affects the\u00a0perception\u00a0of colors used on the interiors,\u00a0Heisler said\u00a0all\u00a0the materials and finishes\u00a0were\u00a0vetted on site at\u00a0different times\u00a0of the day to be sure\u00a0they\u00a0were complementary.\u00a0<\/span>With the developer\u2019s requirements for economy and function stylishly satisfied, the residence was soon\u00a0purchased.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Sources<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n

Design:<\/b>\u00a0Henrietta Heisler Interiors Inc. Henrietta Heisler,\u00a0NKBA, ASID\u00a0lead designer;\u00a0Olivia Shaak, assistant designer\u00a0General\u00a0Contractor:<\/b>\u00a0Ebersole Construction\u00a0Granite\u00a0Fabrication and\u00a0Flooring:<\/b>\u00a0Indoor City\u00a0Photography:<\/b>\u00a0Justin Tearney\u00a0KITCHEN\u00a0Cabinets:<\/b>\u00a0Custom\u00a0by Duane Weaver\u00a0Cabinet Hardware:<\/b>\u00a0Golden Warm,\u00a0Richelieu\u00a0Cabinet Inserts:<\/b>\u00a0Rev-A-Shelf<\/a>\u00a0Cooktop, Dishwasher, Microwave, Oven, Vent Hood, Wall Oven:<\/b>\u00a0Thermador\u00a0Countertops:<\/b>\u00a0Granite River Blue\u00a0Faucets:<\/b>\u00a0Kohler\u00a0Flooring:<\/b>\u00a0Vertex\u00a0Lighting:<\/b>\u00a0Flos\u00a0Paint:<\/b> Benjamin Moore Refrigerator: <\/strong>JennAir Seating:<\/strong> Uttermost Sinks:<\/b>\u00a0Ruvati\u00a0Wine Cooler\/Beverage Cooler:<\/b>\u00a0Sub-Zero<\/a><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Enlisted to deliver an upscale interior for a local condominium that was about to go on the market,\u00a0Henrietta\u00a0Heisler, a member of NKBA and ASID,\u00a0took on the job with confidence. 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