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Featured Project: A Busy Family’s Nest

by | Feb 23, 2026 | Residential Projects

A Busy Family's Nest

Large kitchen island surrounded by custom wooden cabinets

   Services Used:

  • Project Management

  • Interior Design & Planning

   Challenge:

As with any growing family the current spaces within their home were not meeting the needs. They have a very active lifestyle and children in after school activities. An open floor plan still was not delivering the effective spaces conducive to everyday events such as cooking, eating and kid’s homework. The kitchen had limited countertop space and not enough efficient storage. The eating area was a large traditional dining space set to hold ten people. This was not the intimate family eating space for four to enjoy a meal and catch up on the day’s adventures. Aging children were bringing home more homework that needed parent supervision or involvement. With entertaining as a focus, including large family gatherings, this chef needed the right tools at her finger tips, preparation space and kitchen efficiencies.

   The Solution:

The ideas originally presented by the owners were focused on a basement development to give the kids a space to play, accommodate for the occasional guest and provide a larger entertainment area for the family gatherings. Based on the evaluation of how the family was currently using their existing spaces we turned the attention to the most commonly used areas of the kitchen, master bathroom and bonus room. A renovation in these areas would improve the overall function and give the family the best value for their money in the areas of their home they use every day. By eliminating a large jetted tub that was seldom used in the ensuite a walk in shower and two personalized vanities could be created. Adding storage in the bonus room for homework, movies and scrapbooking now kept the children within close proximity of the kitchen and a parent. Enlarging the kitchen made room for a small four person eating area at the end of the island and additional storage and countertops for the cooking and entertaining needs on the perimeter. Low maintenance finishes were chosen such as tile, paint grade cabinets and quartz countertops. The entire main floor is covered with a porcelain wood-look tile and accented by a hexagonal feature. The ensuite is a light tiled finish establishing a clean, fresh introduction to your day. We provided comforts and functionality to these areas where they would be used and enjoyed by the family every day.

   RODI Results:

Decca Design’s renovation of this family home achieved significant RODI by concentrating on the areas most integral to the family’s daily life. The transformation of the master bathroom, kitchen, and bonus room not only improved the overall functionality of these spaces but also catered to the family’s active lifestyle and evolving needs. The thoughtful redesign, which included personalized vanities, enhanced storage, and a more intimate eating area, provided practical solutions while maintaining aesthetic appeal. The selection of low-maintenance finishes ensured the home was not only visually pleasing but also easy to maintain, aligning perfectly with the family’s busy lifestyle.