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Mitch-in-HIS-box I created this video as part of my audition for a new design-related reality TV show whose name has not yet been released.

Mitch Danforth gives a digital tour of his home and shows some unexpected uses of reclaimed elements in an attempt to convince the casting team that he needs to be a contestant on a new design-related reality TV show.

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Carrie & Scott Wedding | Reception

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Carrie & Scott Wedding | Preparation

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Carrie & Scott Wedding | Details

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Carrie & Scott Wedding | Portraits

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Glascock Renovation | Master Bath Redesign I redesigned the master bathroom just before building interior walls. The following changes are included:

removed angled wall from shower (there are no other angled walls in the house)

slightly increased length and width of water closet

added ceiling to shower with shelf that continues across entrance to water closet

added band of recessed lighting above vanity that matches bands in master bedroom and guest bedrooms

replaced horizontal mirror with two wall mirrors and three vertical light fixtures

Don't judge the colors or finishes - I am simply using standard materials available in SketchUp!

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Residential Design Portfolio

Mercer Modernization

Condo Meets Argyle

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Kristen Bowden Sharp | Performer Headshot On my way to NYC, a friend asked if I could take an impromptu headshot the next day. Unprepared and without equipment, I agreed to help and set about developing a plan. Unable to find a decent camera and lens to rent at a decent price, I borrowed a point-and-shoot and went to work. I'm pleased with how they turned out!

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Mark Olexik | Performer Headshot

Warren Perry | Professional Headshots

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Mercer Modernization I created this video as part of my audition for HGTV's Design Star Season 7.

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Residential Design Portfolio (submitted with audition materials)

Condo Meets Argyle (video for previous season)

Digital Design Portfolio (submitted with previous season audition materials)

Credits Mercer Family - Filming Space Jeffrey Vizcaino - Videographer

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Residential Design Portfolio I created these residential design portfolio pages as part of my audition for HGTV’s Design Star Season 7.

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Mercer Modernization (video submitted with audition materials)

Condo Meets Argyle (video submitted with previous season audition materials)

Digital Design Portfolio (submitted with previous season audition materials)

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Mercer Renovation | Great Room To learn about the home’s renovation, watch my “Mercer Modernization” video.

Actions:

replaced intense green carpeting with dark, low-contrast cork flooring

removed high shelf to left of fireplace and valences around large doors and windows

removed outdated brass lighting fixtures

installed new brushed metal fixtures and cable lighting with exposed hardware

removed grilles on large doors and windows, painted wood high-gloss white

removed popcorn texture from ceiling and painted white

left exposed, structural wooden beams untouched

left brick fireplace, matching home's exterior, untouched

Future plans:

install new thick mantle above fireplace

mount television above mantle and hide components in fireplace nook

mix in new modern pieces with existing traditional furniture to create intentionally eclectic style

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Mercer Renovation | Kitchen

Mercer Renovation | Master Bedroom

Mercer Modernization

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Mercer Renovation | Kitchen To learn about the home’s renovation, watch my “Mercer Modernization” video.

Actions:

completely gutted kitchen (floors, cabinets, appliances)

knocked out majority of wall between kitchen and dining room

installed floating bamboo flooring

created wall of dark-toned cabinets with countertop-depth refrigerator

installed light-toned base cabinets with stainless steel toe kick below

installed dark granite with large-scale vein pattern for visual movement

flanked range and hood with light-toned cabinets to create focal point

installed glass-and-marble tile backsplash above base cabinets, reaching up to ceiling around range hood

installed under-cabinet lighting

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Mercer Renovation | Great Room

Mercer Renovation | Master Bedroom

Mercer Modernization

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Mercer Renovation | Master Bedroom To learn about the home’s renovation, watch my “Mercer Modernization” video.

Actions:

replaced intense green carpeting with floating bamboo flooring

painted walls gray-toned green shade

created water closet in place of one closet, accessible from master bath

created furniture nook out of area formerly occupied by entrance to master bath and one closet

retained one closet, hidden behind new thin wall (lined up with outer wall of newly-created water closet)

painted formerly cream-colored closet doors high-gloss white

created foyer entrance to master suite out of section of former hallway

created master walk-in closet out of portion of oversized guest bedroom

rerouted entrance to master bath across from new walk-in closet in new foyer entrance

Future plans:

mix in new modern pieces with existing traditional furniture to create intentionally eclectic style

renovate master bath with new tile, paint, cabinetry, and fixtures

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Mercer Renovation | Kitchen

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Mercer Modernization

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Brown Condo To learn about the condo's design, watch my "Condo Meets Argyle" video.

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The Making of the Argyle Wall

Condo Meets Argyle

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Vizcaino Townhouse I worked with Jeff on two projects in his compact, open-concept townhouse. On the first level, the kitchen cabinets and appliances are anchored in one corner, leaving the kitchen feeling small and the space feeling unbalanced. The first project was aimed to expand the perceived boundaries of the kitchen and to bring balance to the larger space by creating a new focal point on the opposite wall. Notice the limited color palette with white accents and the unexpected placement of the mug on the top shelf. The second project was aimed to display a huge range of photos on the wall leading to the second level. By limiting the frame colors and sizes, while maintaining a single frame style, we were able to create a cohesive display with a scattered-while-structured appeal.

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Brown Condo

Mercer Renovation | Kitchen

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Mercer Renovation | Master Bedroom

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credit: curtis brown photography | www.curtisbrownphotography.com

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Stage Door Dance | DPAC Program Ad The dance studio held a Facebook photo contest to determine which dancers would appear in this year's ad for the Durham Performing Arts Center (DPAC). Will (center), Maya (right), and Caroline (left) won the contest and worked impressively well with the camera at our photo shoot in the studio. The final design incorporates spotlights from the studio's logo as well as the cityscape from the studio's website.

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Stage Door Dance | Logo Update

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Real Estate Photography I photographed this home for sale in Raleigh, NC. I lightly staged the home, including slight adjustments to furniture placement and window coverings, but I did not complete any residential design work on this listing. Wanna see more? Check out all of my real estate photography entries.