b'1W hen Marsha and Leon decided to call Shannondell home, they made it clear to Shelley, one of the interior planners from theShannondell Design Center, that they wanted to make the space their own. People dont know where to start. So, their fear of the unknown, combined with a lack of where to turn for help or who to call triggers inertia, says Shelley. She then recalls, Vibrant and inspiring are two words I distinctly remember the residents requesting. Marsha chimes in, We also wanted a flexible space that could accommodate comfortable living and an art studio. The starting point for the open kitchen concept was a magazine image I had saved that combined this very bold lightResidents want to be able to prep fixture with a palette of gray and red. I loved the contrast!food and drinks, and still be part of Adds Shelley, In their case, our chosen island fixture includes a vivid red the conversation . much like they3which became the proposed match for the backsplash. Note, too, how the enjoyed in their former, and in many flowing lines of the countertop soothe out the right angles of the subway tiles and cabinet doors. Its creative. Yet, its also clean. (shown at left) cases, larger homes,Opening up kitchens to dining/living areas is popular at Shannondell andShelley & Linda,accomplishes several things. First, it lets in more natural light. Second, it makes Shannondell Interior Designersspaces feel larger. Third, it allows for floor plans, regardless of the size, tobecome more multi-functional whether its residents enjoy cooking, diningand entertaining, hosting Bridge or Mahjong, painting, writing or working.Residents want to be able to prep food and drinks and still be part of theconversation . much like they enjoyed in their former, and in many cases, larger homes, says Shelley. To which Marsha adds, Its really important for new residents to see that their new space can have more than one purpose. Its also good to see that, at Shannondell, its easy to make your new home your own. visit shannondell.comCreighton Great value in a one-bedroom A great choice for singleresidents or those not needing a separate study space, this comfortable floor plan offers abundant natural light andincludes an ample walk-incloset. Residents also enjoythe option to open up thekitchen to the dining and living room, a popular current choice. 7'