Art of Design Challenge: Melissa Jane Veinotte, Closet Envy Inc.
Closet designers across the country were asked to participate in ACSPs design challenge. Each participating designer was sent a layout with dimensions and specs of the room to be designed which included some of the following: Left and right walls: attic access, skylight, and sloped ceiling; Back wall: clients mirror and two sconces; Front wall: switch 5 inches from left and 45 inches off the floor.
The layout, based on a design by Patty Miller, Boutique Closets and Cabinetry, also included the following notes: A Ladies Dressing Room with 80 pairs of shoes, a display area, a full-length mirror (can use clients), two sconces (can be eliminated), one hamper, lots of drawers, some gowns and no budget. The designers were asked to submit line drawings and 3D renderings if available and to give a brief explanation of what they did and why.
Heres what the participating designers submitted:
Name: Melissa Jane Veinotte
Company: Closet Envy Inc.
Location: Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Closet or Cabinet company: b
Independent or Franchise: Independent
Design notes:
Left wall - free- standing units pulled off the wall with backing
Left wall -designed by Melissa Jane Veinotte, Closet Envy Inc.Right wall - free- standing units pulled off the wall with backing
Left and right wall - Removable panel to access attic behind unit with base moulding in white to conceal
Right wall -designed by Melissa Jane Veinotte, Closet Envy Inc.Waterfall edge around bench seat
Accent drawer fronts: Modern Style -Winter
Base Cabinets: White
Waterfall countertops and backing: Licorice
Main drawer and hamper fronts: Allegra Style White
Hardware: Graphite
Total Bid: Not submitted