SLO LIFE Oct/Nov 2020
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and was cohesive with their personal style. Fortini<br />
brings with her over forty years of design experience<br />
and is known for creating functional spaces while<br />
maintaining her clients’ individual style and personality.<br />
After discussing their project, she recommended some<br />
quick, simple fixes including a fresh coat of paint on<br />
the walls and dated oak built-ins and removal of a<br />
traditional mantel. Replacing it with large rectangle tiles<br />
immediately updated the family room. The refresh was<br />
coupled with a new kitchen island. These simple details<br />
completely transformed the space.<br />
As the Sorens continued to live in the house, they found<br />
they thoroughly enjoyed the lifestyle at the country<br />
club and gathering with their neighbors. During this<br />
period the couple began to identify how the space<br />
functioned for them and decided it was time to iron out<br />
the wrinkles, so they invited Fortini back and assembled >><br />
56 | <strong>SLO</strong> <strong>LIFE</strong> MAGAZINE | OCT/NOV <strong>2020</strong>
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