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Above right, The
original newel
post, and heating
grates staircase
balusters were
kept in place. The
designers created
a soothing
master bath with
soaking tub.
ers) is to "experience spaces in person, walk them, get a
feel for them, and when possible, actually live in them
during different times of the year"—even if that means
resisting the temptation to get everything done at once.
"Oftentimes, long after a job has been completed, I'll see
a piece that will work for a client and I'll get in touch,
regardless of how long it's been since the project was
officially done," she adds.
While renovations can be challenging, the
Weishaupts enjoyed the journey. "My original vision
didn't manifest exactly, but we love how it all turned
out," says Gina, adding that "bringing all of this to real-
ity has been really exciting and fun." One of her biggest
pieces of advice for homeowners considering a renova-
tion is to "gather inspiration photos from magazines, on-
line, or a combination of both. Having physical represen-
tations of the look you want is very helpful and serves
as an additional tool for the whole design team."
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