Erin and JJ Melin found the property they were looking for with acreage, lots of trees, and within a neighborhood. The house, however, was another story. “It was terrible,” remembers Erin. Venetian plaster covered oddly shaped walls. There were mixed types of flooring and the kitchen was laid out for someone who did not cook. “We knew we would eventually remodel,” she adds.
Although Erin had creative ideas, she realized she could not figure out how to fit all the pieces together. “I knew I needed professional help.” On a visit to the brick-and-mortar location of Northlight Interiors, Erin met Juleen Pudists, owner. “I wanted more than someone picking out paint.” Pudists has an impressive background in architecture, which appealed to Erin. “She really helped me conceptualize a workspace. I couldn’t get there on my own.”
“The inspiration was bringing nature inside,” explains Erin. “I wanted to see a tree from every window, and we did that.” The extra windows added natural light and complemented the interior’s materials. There are no plastics or acrylics,” says Erin. “My husband had one request which was woodpecker white oak for the floors.” They were laid throughout the house.
Northlight Interiors helped to create usable spaces for the Melin family, that included two growing girls, a large lab, and two cats. Significant walls were removed, and those challenges were met with expertise. The flow of the kitchen was totally redone for maximum ease of use. A hidden bar was transformed into a large, multipurpose closet and storage area. “She is a mastermind in thinking outside the box,” adds Erin. With the reconfigured spaces, wall removals, and window additions, the Melin’s now experience the entire house in a new way. “I can’t imagine it turning out any better.”
Pudists uses her skills to see a finished design. It’s her superpower. “I don’t have one style. It may be contemporary, traditional or something else. I love what I do. It is rewarding and creative.” Remodels can overwhelm and stress out the heartiest of owners. Northlight Interiors uses imagination and design to create a new beautiful space.
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BY MARY ELLEN PSALTIS