Kelvin runs a pro-bono recording studio that allows kids to pursue their musical passions, but operating the studio leaves him without any additional money to make the space exciting and inspirational. Antonio creates a functional, tech-savvy space, which is inviting to both the eye and the work at hand. Antonio calls in friends who are musicians and sound experts to donate gear and equipment for this new rockin' studio space. Custom-built features include: a soundboard, risers and built-in surface areas in the kitchenette. Antonio also creates a series of separate glass enclosures will showcase smashed guitars from popular artists such as Pink, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Green Day.
Mario Lopez is well known for his physique and has even published a book about his workout and diet regime. Even though Mario holds his fitness as a top priority, his gyms at his home and office are in bad condition. It's evident that boxing is one of Mario's favorite sports by the punching bags, boxing gloves and framed pictures of boxers on the walls of his makeshift gyms. Antonio & Mario step into the ring and box to help Antonio get in the mindset for a boxing gym makeover. Antonio updates the overall look of Mario's home gym while still preserving his sense of style and adding a designer's edge. Antonio gets input from Mario's personal trainer, as well as a visit from boxing great Sugar Ray Leonard.
Wendi is a mother and a former professional singer turned clothing designer. With her job developer husband, Eric, they just had they're first child Ivy. With the newest addition to their family Wendi and Eric are having trouble finding the time and the space to make their apartment a creative space to thrive in. Wendi moved her sewing studio into the dining room in order to give Ivy a nursery. What once was a functional dining room is now cluttered with spools of thread, bits of fabric, a sewing machine and various other creative tools. Antonio's mission for Wendi is to give her living space back and to create and efficient way to hide her workspace by having it fold up and hide away leaving her living room for her and her family with no obstructions. Three custom made cabinets become ?transformer pieces? in the living room. Two of these cabinets are made of beautiful reclaimed wood and look like artwork on the wall but the secret is all Wendi's sewing needs are hidden inside them. Once you open them up the living room transforms into a functional workspace. When the pieces fold back up?the living room returns to an unobstructed comfortable family space. The third cabinet is a hideaway sewing machine station. Walking into the room no one would know this cabinet holds multiple sewing machines and a pull out desk with lights. The dining room is turned back into a beautiful eating space with a new table, custom paint color on the wall and a special treatment of metal flake to the ceiling to make it sparkle. The nursery reflects their desire for a peaceful cohesive home while adding design elements that create unexpected visual impact. Antonio has his tattoo artist friend draw beautiful butterflies & swallows that he then has made into large cutouts that hang on the Wall & painted in vibrant colors.
Toby is the long time singer for a punk band and his wife Moon is a bookkeeper with an obsession for everything 1950's. Her decor is 100% vintage and Toby absolutely hates it. Toby dreams of something modern and comfortable where he's not embarrassed to entertain family and friends. Then there's Max, their six-year-old son an aspiring drummer who wants his bedroom free of monsters. Antonio tackles the living room, dining room and kitchen, finding a way to dial in the kitsch but still retain a funky retro style. He also gives their son Max a cool new rock-star bedroom, and uses a unique design trick to keep out the monsters!
Matt is a stay at home dad who runs a graphic design business while pursuing his dream of being the first deaf syndicated cartoonist. His wife, Kay, is a sign language interpreter. Together they are raising their four year old, Hayden. Matt's creative headquarters has been delegated to the living room which is chock-full of distractions and has become a cluttered catastrophe. Because Matt is deaf, visual stimulation is very important for him and as an artist he needs to have a space that nurtures his creativity; however, that same space must allow for them to enjoy time together as a family around their prized fireplace that Kay adores. Antonio's mission for Matt and Kay is to split the room and give Kay her living space back and to create and efficient way to provide a functional and inspiring office for Matt that promotes easy access. The result is a gorgeous room that's sure to bring comfort and inspiration.
Sarah Dale, a former punk rocker, has been the very proud owner of local fashion store ''Pull My Daisy'' since she purchased the former thrift store ten years ago. Loving the area where she lives and works, Sarah operates her store with a community first mentality. All of the clothing sold at ''Pull My Daisy'' comes from local Los Angeles designers. The local community vibe is so strong that Sarah's old dog, Bingo, became a local area mascot. With the economy being tight, Sarah has done her best to create a welcoming and marketable space but has had limited success. Only recently, she's merged with fellow retailer Caprice Grey's ''Grey Accessories'' to increase revenue Antonio wants to channel the art deco 20's vibe with a twist of punk rock. After painting the ceiling a flat black and the walls a tint of grey, Antonio lines both walls with eight-foot tall, white, palm tree cut outs, creating an impressive layering, domino effect with the silhouettes. A custom service desk with plentiful display shelving is built to fit the center of the space and is stocked with a brand new point of sale machine, which is a serious upgrade from their calculator and moneybox. Inspired by some of his dad's famous work, Antonio visits a mannequin gallery to have custom vintage mannequins made for the space. Antonio calls in couture fashion designer, Bao Tranchi, to dress the mannequins and stylize the merchandise for the window displays. Really adding to the 'Wow!' factor, Antonio covers the entire back wall in an impressive, 20's style, black and white graphic featuring a female face, which he repeats all across the storefront windows. A real dog lover at heart, Antonio continues his dedication to Bingo with a full shrine at the front of the custom desk that greets you when you enter the store. The vintage photo booth that already existed in the store was given a face-lift and Antonio added a picture of Bingo as the background in the photo booth so any visitor to the store can have t
Catarah and Shoneji grew up in the South watching their grandmothers bake delicious Southern desserts that brought their families together for meals. After they both moved out west, they took that inspiration and formed their own dessert company to continue in their Grandmother's tradition. The delicious baked goods soon became a hit in Los Angeles and the girls were on their way. They sell their desserts out of a coffee shop but the main issue they face is the lack of atmosphere in their shop. As much as the food and the service scream out with a Southern vibe, the shop's lackluster walls and lack of display space does nothing to enhance it. They want people to step in their shop and have the feel like they've stepped into the South. Antonio's marquee design element for this space is multi-colored reclaimed wood that is featured through out the cafe. Each piece of wood is uniquely placed and colored invoking the feeling of entering a southern country home. Antonio's has a light green concrete slab counter custom made for the cafe. The color creates the perfect neutral palate that will really feature the cupcakes. Antonio calls on his friend, artist Peter Shire, to create an art piece, which will serve as the focal point of the cafe. The piece is part sculpture, part cupcake display tower. Completing the look of the cafe is a colorful new set of inviting and comfortable chairs and tables. Each chair and table is a unique custom item created with Hooper's invocative mixtures of paints and applications. The dramatic new look continues outside with a custom painted awning featuring graffiti cupcakes that both attracts new customers from the outside and continues to amuse the customers with hidden colorful cupcakes underneath.
A bar is redesigned to give it an aged and worldly feel. Drawing inspiration from a bar he used to own back east, as well as flea markets and his personal travel, Antonio's contemporary eye and down to earth attitude breathes new life into a Los Angeles nightspot.
Antonio combines vintage Americana and travel-inspired elements for an extraordinary master bedroom.
Antonio Ballatore transforms a bland space into a cozy reading nook and TV lounge full of color.
Antonio Ballatore tackles a young brother and sister's very small, very cramped bedroom.
Antonio Ballatore transforms a patio into a Cuban-inspired cabana for year-round pool parties.
With pops of color and chrome, Antonio Ballatore transforms a living and dining room.