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MILLENIUM TOWER GUESTROOM

Custom Casework and Finishes


BOSTON, MA
SCOPE: Guestroom renovation including custom casework integration, lighting design, and FF&E specification.
ROLE:  Interior Designer  
  • Spatial Planning
  • Casework Detailing
  • Lighting and Electrical Layout
  • Finish Selection
  • 3D Modeling
  • Technical Drawings
  • Project Management (including order tracking and delivery and installation coordination)



This guestroom renovation addressed a challenging room geometry defined by a slanted wall and limited light. A built-out architectural wall was introduced to establish a clear placement for the bed while creating depth for integrated storage behind the sleeping area. Floating walnut shelving was incorporated into the new wall to provide additional storage while maintaining a minimal visual profile.

Due to the limited space between the bed and sloped wall, a wall-hung drawer system was selected to provide additional storage while preserving the compact footprint of the room. To address the room’s low light conditions when the window shades are closed, a recessed soffit was added with integrated cove lighting and recessed downlights to introduce layered ambient illumination. Minimalist wall fixtures were specified as bedside sconces to provide focused reading light.

Material selections were chosen to brighten and modernize the space, including a textured wall covering and a custom wool–silk rug palette. The design was developed through Italian CAD software, SketchUp modeling, millwork elevations, electrical coordination diagrams, and finish documentation used to guide fabrication and installation.


EXISTING CONDITIONS


Guestroom geometry defined by a skewed wall impeding circulation space near bed and limited lighting.

Original guestroom layout prior to intervention.


COMPLETED PROJECT


Completed Guestroom
View from entry showing bed placement and integrated floating cabinetry unit.
Integrated Storage Wall
Built-out wall incorporating floating walnut shelving behind the bed and new electrical for sconces and switches.
Bed Wall and Lighting
Nemo Tubes reading lights and floating walnut shelves integrated with the new wall assembly.
Rimadesio - Abacus Composition
Wall-hung drawer composition designed to fit within the constrained geometry due to its minimal depth.
Final Walkthrough

DESIGN DEVELOPMENT


Plan and Spatial Study
SketchUp floor plan and perspectives used to study bed placement and wall build-out.

Headboard Wall Elevation
Elevation coordinating lighting heights and wall finish.
Millwork and Storage Elevation
Elevation showing floating drawer storage integration.

Rimadesio Abacus System
Wall-hung drawer system selected for the narrow space between the slanted wall and bed.
Lighting Coordination Diagram
Electrical layout for recessed downlights, cove lighting, wall switches, and wall sconces.


MATERIALS AND FINISHES



Material and Spatial Inspiration
Custom Rug Design
Rug Yarn Palette
Material and Lighting Selections

Updated 26.08.07