When Morgan contacted me about her vision to create a versatile event space by restoring a building in downtown Yorktown, she already had the bones of the space figured out, but needed help filling in the details and coming up with ideas on how to make the space unique yet versatile. Needless to say, I was eager to find creative ways to complement the space.
The space had gorgeous original hardwood floors and a paneled ceiling, so one of our main goals was to keep an appreciation for those, while making them feel like a part of the updated space.
Another goal we wanted to achieve was maintaining the versatility of the space. We wanted to keep the space open, but also make sure every part of the main open area could be used distinctly and cohesively.
And finally, we wanted to improve the functionality of the warming kitchen area for ease of use during catered events.
Here’s a look at my final floor plan:
Starting with the main entrance at the bottom of the plan, I wanted to utilize the window space as much as possible. Morgan had suggested earlier in the process that a lounge area might fit perfectly in the window nooks, so I left those spacious and open for any seating needed in the future.
Additionally, we decided to rotate the hardwood flooring to be horizontal in the entryway space only, to break up the entrance and main open floor space. This way, we could keep the appreciation of the original floors, but still create a subtle division between the main venue area and the entryway.
In my plan, I added plenty of to-scale tables and chairs so Morgan could get the feel of how big the space is and how she could utilize it for future events, specifically along the walls and in between the two front doors.
On the exterior kitchen wall, I made plans for a full white-paneled wall as an accent and compliment to the vintage paneled ceilings. It also created the perfect “insta-worthy” photo-op wall for photographers and event or wedding guests. After adding the panels to that wall, I decided to add the panels to the area surrounding the doors to the courtyard on the far left wall. Not only was this a great way to tie in the design choice, but it also clearly designated the exit doors.
In addition to the paneled walls, I suggested adding in narrow, floor-to-ceiling glass partitions between the main large space and the secondary space beside the kitchen. This way it could be used intentionally as a separate food-serving space, while still feeling like a part of the main room. Upon further consideration of the glass partitions and after meeting with contractors, Morgan decided to have the partitions built without glass which makes them more practical cost-wise AND opens up the frames for décor opportunities such as floral installations for events. I look forward to seeing them in action and can imagine a beautiful flowering vine weaving in & out of the matte black frame. Keep reading to see a picture of how gorgeous this partition turned out!
In the warming kitchen, Morgan originally wanted an island in the middle of the room for food preparation and storage. During the design process, I felt that it disrupted the flow of the room, so I opted for and “L” shaped island with cabinetry along the kitchen’s entrance. This ensured that there was plenty of walking space throughout the kitchen and made the room flow a lot better. The leg of the “L” would also double as a preparation and storage area for anyone using the oven range, as I positioned it right behind the range. I left the access to the two sinks open as well, to avoid having to walk around anything, in the case that large dishware or warming plates needed to be transferred to the kitchen during events.
Along with solving these three main goals, I added cabinetry, counter space, and open shelving in the laundry room for more storage, as well as updating the bathrooms with ADA accessibility.
I also included large sliding barn doors in the laundry room entrance, storage room entrance, and at the beginning of the back hallway where the bathrooms are located. These made a grand design statement, while also allowing for functional doors that didn’t interfere with the flow of the rooms.
Here’s a look at some progress photos of the space throughout construction process:
Morgan was so pleased with the project. Here’s what she had to say about working with Grey Feather:
“So happy I made the call! Grey Feather really helped me where I needed it. Not only by giving me great ideas for my project that I never would have thought of or considered, but also by bringing the project to life with the 3D design. The 3D really helped allow me to see the possibilities of different ideas and how they would impact the project.”
Floor Plan Design + 3D Model: Grey Feather Design Studio
Venue: Venue 564 in Yorktown, TX
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