Page 76 of Just One Night Together

“Oh yes,” Ty said with approval. “This is striking.”

“It’s got style,” Cassie said. “And would be easy to live with.”

Damon was encouraged. “I thought we could make the design more unique than the usual neutral palette. So that first option uses a warmer neutral for the light elements, like the wall paint and the fixtures. The floors and the counters are dark but with a cool undertone. I show it with a charcoal that’s almost black. And there’s an option for the tiles, both in the kitchen and the bath to be either dark or light, with accents that are metallic.”

“That black tile in the bathroom with cream fixtures looks amazing,” Cassie said.

“The taps are polished nickel, which is a warmer silver, and we could find matches for door hardware and lighting, too. I was still sourcing some of that.”

“A warm cool,” Cassie said. “I like it. It’s not sterile or impersonal. It looks like home, but has such verve.”

“Especially the way you’ve chosen the furnishings,” Ty said. He was moving through the stack of Damon’s presentation. “This mix of traditional elements and clean design is really inviting.”

“And upmarket,” Cassie said. “I think it’s perfect for F5F. Leather couches and chandeliers.”

“Keeping it neutral puts the focus on the people,” Damon said and heard Cassie snap her fingers.

“We’ll make sure the team selling the units aren’t just attractive, but dress so that they look at home in the model suites.”

“Selling the fantasy,” Ty mused.

“Well, the building itself does create some constraints,” Damon said. “We can’t have massive windows, for example, because of the building’s frame. But we can try to make the most of what we have.”

“I think you have,” Ty said. “This second option is fabulous.”

“The mirrors are great,” Cassie said. “I can’t wait to see this one built out.”

“I like how luxurious these appear to be,” Ty said. “The look fits the F5F brand.”

“And they look spacious with the open design,” Cassie agreed. “How many units did you think you could fit in?”

They talked about the details, and Damon told Ty where to find his cost estimates for the finishing. He knew that Ty would do a better job of calculating total expenses and ensuring that they made money on selling the units.

“We’re doing these as condos, right?” he asked. “With a maintenance fee?”

“Yes, because we’ll continue to own the building,” Ty agreed. “And take care of all maintenance.”

“We’re going to have to get a doorman,” Cassie joked. “People will expect it if the places look this good.”

“I was thinking we probably should hire one,” Ty said. “Again, it fits with the image.”

“Touch the sky at F5F,” Damon reminded them, because he thought it was a good slogan.

“The problem is that I want this one,” Cassie said, tapping her finger on something before she laughed. “I could totally live in this one-bedroom design with the chandelier, Damon. It has just enough shiny for me.”

“Let me guess. You love that black bathroom,” Damon teased.

“I do! I’d look so good in there.”

“But who would ever see you?” he asked and she laughed.

“Hey, give the new tattoo some time!”

“So, we don’t have to worry about selling the model, then,” Ty teased. “It’s already sold.”

“Now, wait a minute,” Cassie protested and Damon smiled at the usual bantering tone. “I would buy it, but should I have to? You already live here, Ty.”

“Not all the time.”

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