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How Wooden Slats Transformed the Beach House’s First Floor

August 27, 2023
modern wall divider designed by Patchi Cancado
In the design world, beauty, and functionality often intertwine to create remarkable solutions. The renovation of the first floor of a beach house project stands as a testament to this concept. The primary goal was to create an open, spacious floor plan for a large kitchen. While demolishing walls achieved the desired openness, it also left behind plumbing and a support post in an awkward position. This is where a brilliant design choice not only added aesthetic appeal but also served a functional purpose.
modern wall divider designed by Patchi Cancado

The Challenge: Blending Aesthetics with Functionality

Renovating a space involves a dance between form and function. The success of the project depended on both opening up the area and addressing the newly exposed plumbing and support post. The challenge was to find a way to integrate these elements seamlessly without sacrificing the overall design vision.
modern wall divider designed by Patchi Cancado
modern wall divider designed by Patchi Cancado
modern wall divider designed by Patchi Cancado

The Solution: Wooden Slats as Functional Dividers

To address the plumbing and support post predicament, we turned the obstacle into a feature. Now, a wooden column envelops the pipes and post, creating a design element that is both visually pleasing and functional. But the real genius of the solution lay in the introduction of wooden slats.
modern wall divider designed by Patchi Cancado

Wooden Slat Room Divider

The focal point of the transformation was the creation of a room divider using wooden slats. This divider not only served to frame distinct areas within the house but also introduced a captivating design feature. The beauty of the slats was not just in their visual appeal, but in how they managed to create separation without completely isolating spaces. The slats became more than just a barrier; they became a reference, a connection between spaces.
modern wall divider designed by Patchi Cancado
modern wall divider designed by Patchi Cancado

A Cohesive Design Story: Extending the Concept

The wooden slat design feature didn't stop at the kitchen area. It became a narrative woven throughout the house. The entryway, lacking a designated landing area, embraced the same slat design. This continuity of materials, colors, and textures not only tied the spaces together but also heightened the sense of cohesiveness and unity within the house.
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