Michael Antonio

You're definitely living in a nutshell if you haven't heard about Michael Antonio. Especially if you're a fashion enthusiast or just a shoe lover you have to have heard of the brand Michael Antonio. In my case, I'm both so imagine my excitement when my partner & I got tapped to design their new store in Trinoma. It's our first retail project that we will be handling from design phase to completion, and we can't wait to unveil it this December :)

Our proposed perspective:

Our first concept was a Manhattan style inspired apartment but after a couple of revisions (with the considerations of the quantity of shoes to be displayed, the limited space, and long term design) it was best to go linear but with a twist (ALWAYS).

I'm most excited about the ceiling and the center display boxes. The contractor is seriously having a headache with our multi-leveled ceiling- no level should be the same height! Hahahaha! 

I'll post completed project ASAP! We go live on December! Be sure to check it out!

Michael Antonio

Level M3 Trinoma, Quezon CIty

lather up

There's always a part of a house that will be a favorite space, the bedroom or bathroom, even a study room, to relax and call a sanctuary. Mine, unexpectedly and oddly enough is a laundry room. yes, you've read right haha! I don't know why, but it gives me a feeling of comfort and certain peace when I hear the sound of the machine tumbling and frothing bubbles. 

It started two years ago, when I was living in New York and the thought of doing laundry and cooking meals stresses me out. I still can't prepare an edible meal, except that time when I made sandwiches from BJ's ref which consists of ham, bolognese, cheese, and whatever I find that can be eaten which pretty much satisfied our appetite for 3 days straight ^^. Laundry on the other hand, I find exciting, the thought of smelling detergents brings smile to my face already. I learned how to operate the machines rather quickly and next thing I knew I'm looking forward to doing laundry on weekends ☀

I want to have my own space (read: condo) just so I can have a quaint laundry room. Crazy, I know. ❤

color goes a long way
cr: Elle Decor

very stepford wives club. the cute tin tubs & detergent jars are hard to resist though
cr:here

clean & fresh (I don't think I can keep it that way for long though)
cr:here

I already have a design in mind though, maybe I'll render if I have free time and share it here. Until then ❤

love at first sight

since I rarely post interior related stuffs, I wanna share how my heart skipped a thousand beats when I laid my eyes on this.

order here

this is definitely going in my vision board. oh I can't wait to get my own space, to put this in a corner with the city lights as the background, I wanna cry just imagining. ❤

Delicate Affairs

I have to say this is one of the most challenging project I have gotten. It was exciting and nerve-racking at the same time, my client and I have gone through a lot of bumps throughout the whole project, nonetheless it turned out the way we wanted it (well 90% of it). It was my first nail spa project and after hours of conceptualizing with the client, we knew this has to happen.

Imagine a nest where the interiors that surround you are as delicate and fine as you are, a sanctuary to get lost for an hour or so and get pampered amidst your busiest days.

(again, I suck at photography, this is the best I can produce, haha)

trompe l'oeil wall was made by young artist fresh from UP Soleil Ignacio and Kris Abrigo

"Step into Fingernails for an extraordinary experience in nail care and transport yourself to a fantastic wonderland of personal care"- Fingernails Nail Salon

the chain divider for the salon area

They hosts spa parties for that much needed all-girl bonding nights :)

For lists of services, please follow the link below:

Fingernails Nail Salon
Unit 6 G/F Grand Soho Makati
H.V. Dela Costa St., Salcedo Village,
Makati City
310.5342

warm relations

This was a project I did last year but I only got to take pictures for my portfolio a month ago. I'm not the best photographer I know, I tried, I even borrowed wide lens to aid my impossible attempts. Next time I shall hire a professional (of course if budget permits) but for now this is the best I can come up with.

An almost 10 years old house screaming for renovation, I gladly took the project. The client wanted everything from scratch even the furniture and I was happy that I can start from a blank canvas. They asked for modern (read Bo Concept) design with clean lines, very minimal, and easy maintenance so my brain instinctively headed to that direction.

Originally my design was neutral tones with grey as the main color then white and black accents (Yes, that's my "signature" color scheme. LOL) but I should have known the Chinese taboos with the color black and the design turned a 180. We maintained the minimal, clean lines, but changed the color scheme to browns and here's the completed project:

living area

designer wall clock from Rustan's home

 I literally screamed in excitement when I saw this wall clock and told my client she NEEDS this piece in their living room. Fortunately, she agreed when she saw it too and bought it as it was the last one. (they only had 2 of this and the other was sold already) It can be hanged vertically or horizontally.

silver coral bowl from Abundance, Rustan's

kitchen & dining

The refrigerator, unfortunately, was the only thing the client wanted to keep and it was supposed to be in the kitchen but they wanted it to be near the dining table (form of habit I guess). I can't move it when I was shooting for my portfolio haha! The kitchen overlooks a small garden with skylight above and beside the dining area.

dining

bubble drop light from Alton Lights

Personally, this look isn't my forte. I'm more of the eclectic kind- details and patterns and distinctive finds. Nonetheless, this project was a challenge and a fulfilled outcome.