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In residential design, Jaro Designers work with our clients to make a house your home. We believe that award winning design is simply not enough. We understand that residential design must be functional and beautiful because it is first and foremost a living space.
A living space reflects those who live within it. Jaro Designers understand this basic fact. We work closely with you, our client, to integrate your personal style into a unified design. If you don't believe it, simply review a sample project slideshow.
Family House is a home away from home for patients and families of patients staying in Pittsburgh while receiving medical treatment at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. The demands of this project were very unique to be sure. There were many code requirements not present on most residential projects, and many stylistic requirements not present in most commercial / institutional projects. Amelia Dean, B.S.I.D., Jaro Interiors, Inc., owner and Principal took the lead on this exciting project. Amelia wanted to create a comfortable, homey atmosphere with functional consistency. What emerged was a charming space both welcoming and comforting.
In residential design, Jaro designers work with our clients to make a house your home. We believe that award winning design is simply not enough. We understand that residential design must be functional and beautiful because it is first and foremost a living space. And most importantly, a living space reflects those who live within it. Jaro designers understand this basic fact. We work with our clients to develop a clients' personal style into a unified design.
In 38 years of business, Jaro Interiors has developed an extensive portfolio of commercial design projects. One interesting project was the Mortland Physical Therapy offices. Designer Linda Lopez took the lead on this project. From design concept to completion, Linda worked with the owners using functional input to guide her vision. In a commercial space in which function is such a priority, it can be tempting to over-emphasize function over aesthetics. In this case Linda chose subtle colors to create a relaxing feel. She understood that a softened color palette would be soothing to clients engaged in painful physical therapy. However, Mortland is also a conventional gym for its members. Linda did not want the decor to become "institutional", so she chose the modern yellow and blue tones to keep the space feeling fresh and invigorating. It's amazing what color can do to inspire the mind!
Many commercial design projects become total renovations. In the case of "Dollhouse Miniatures", the building was formerly a pizza shop. Jaro Interiors, Inc. Owner and Principal, Amelia Dean realized that quite obviously, these businesses had vastly different functional requirements. The Dollhouse owner needed display space above all. She also needed to very charmingly woo customers into the retail store. Amelia's concept for the space was for the Shoppe itself to be transformed from the plain jane brick exterior into a Painted Lady Victorian Dollhouse. Fanciful gingerbread trim work was designed as an appliqué onto the brick facade. Inside, the Victorian concept finds architectural expression in lacy spandrels of spindle work within archways, in the moldings and specially designed cabinetry, and in an antique fireplace mantel. The owner's expansive collection of antique wooden and glass curio cabinets supplement the display space. The bay windows beckon customers as they approach with a 180 degree view of these beautifully detailed dollhouses. In addition to the commercial space, an upstairs apartment was also in need of a redesign. First, the stairs and doorways had to be adapted to accommodate handicapped persons. The bathroom was fitted with handrails, comfort height toilet and accessible shower, and a wider door opening. The bedroom entrance was widened and the wall moved back to create more space in the bathroom. Needless to say, this project was an interesting mix of commercial, residential and special needs design. This is the expertise and creativity that Amelia brings to every project.
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