A Designer's Home As A Creative Lab: Nomita Joshi Gupta's House Renovation.pdf

Nomita Joshi Gupta, a renowned designer, has transformed her 1920s Victorian, craftsman-style house into a design lab where she can experiment with her ideas. The couple, who purchased the house in 2011, had initially made an offer in 2004 but were rejected. They bought another house but had a second opportunity to buy this property, which they finally acquired. The owner had done much-needed structural work and renovated the kitchen, but construction on the Uptown avenue was still ongoing, so the couple decided to renovate the house bit by bit.

Nomita, who owns the Magazine Street store Spruce and the eponymous design business Nomita Joshi Interior Design, took her time with space planning, sourcing ideas and materials, and letting the house evolve to reflect the Guptas' personalities and lifestyle. She emphasized the importance of framing views from every angle and not rushing to complete a design. The first stage of the interior renovation involved remodeling the downstairs bathrooms and reconfiguring the downstairs floorplan, which included eliminating a bedroom and turning the space into a family room overlooking the backyard.

Next, the couple put in a swimming pool, and finally, they reconfigured the upstairs, which had been a separate apartment. Nomita worked tirelessly on the floorplan until it allowed for the master suite she envisioned, which included designing a large master bath with a tub set against a feature wall. The goal was to create a spacious bath with a sense of lavishness. Throughout the renovation, Nomita incorporated her favorite ideas, including asymmetrical design elements, vintage pieces, and local artwork.

The renovation, which took nine years to complete, has resulted in a beautiful and functional home that reflects the Guptas' personalities and lifestyle.