Traci Taylor was selected to be a Judge for San Diego Home and Garden 27th Annual Kitchens of the Year

“Smart space planning allows for all the bells and whistles.”

Traci Taylor:  Thank you San Diego Home and Garden for allowing me to be a judge for the 27th Annual Kitchens of the Year.

“WHITE, BLACK, and GRAY played leading roles in the winners of our 2018 Kitchens of the Year contest while TURQUOISE, TANS AND BRASSES made up the supporting roles. Our trio of judges applauded the FUNCTIONALITY, LAYOUTS and CLASSY STYLES of their five top picks. New this year, we gave readers a chance to vote on all 50 entires. Their number one choice? A HOMEOWNER- Designed kitchen that the judge also praised.” – San Diego Home and Garden

A welcoming home emerges from an empty box in this East Village loft.

“Designer Traci Taylor has fashioned an inviting, modern, relaxing home in an industrial loft space.”

Traci Taylor:  Thank you San Diego Home and Garden Better by Design for the  “LOFT LOVE”! We made a harsh industrial space feel like home; a livable, warm and fun place that takes advantage of the great loft windows, doors and incredible views of the emerging East Village scene. We loved this fun and challenging East Village transformation opportunity!

“To become cozy nests, big empty warehouse-style spaces need lots of design help.

For this East Village loft, designer Traci Taylor split-up the space by crafting a private section for the bedroom, closet and master bath; and created kitchen, bar and dining areas meant for entertaining.

To separate the bedroom suite from the living area, she installed a partition of opaque glass, added solid surrounding walls. An added Solid wall allowed for a built-in closet, while also dividing the room from the kitchen. By integrating a concrete support beam at the foyer, she landed a wine bar next to the cook space. And with a mix of modern furniture and enticing accessories, she ensured a more inviting atmosphere. ” SDHG

Kudos for Traci Taylor of Arise Interiors, for her contemporary bathroom redo in La Jolla. An inspiring space.

“We love how this shower-tub space is open to the outdoors, but private and how the room is flooded with natural light .”  – Judge Danielle Perkins

Thank you San Diego Home and Garden Lifestyles “Honorable Mention” awards for featuring our bathroom remodel in La Jolla. Using clean lines and lots of glass we gave this space lots of breathing room; inviting the outside in. Soft tones and luxurious materials make this master bath a divine respite from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

“We love how this shower-tub space opens to the outdoors, yet remains private, and how the room floods with light. The feeling is effortless and clam; appealing to all three judges.”
Traci Taylor: ‘The master bath had a large sunken area for the tub and shower, which created an awkward space that felt like a void. Bringing the floor surface up to the same level was the first step, by utilizing a large window, we allowed the outdoors to be a focal point, not just a detail. These details opened up the space and created a real sanctuary garden feel, within the bathroom.’ SDHG 

Thank you for the opportunity to reveal your master bath’s potential. We really love this project.