Well, folks, it’s been a long time comin’. I’m officially into my new studio and am LOVING IT! First off a huge thanks to all of you guys because without all of your follows, likes, comments, shares, etc. then companies wouldn’t work with me.
It is because of YOU that I am able to make a living and I promise I will never forget that. Also a huge thanks to my builders Tom, Paul, Carl, Renee, Mr. Wright, Chris and Dukie for making this place look so dope. I, of course, did what I could to help build this thing out but man I’m not sure fabrication, rehab, and construction are for me. I’m more a vision guy haha. Also a gigantic thank you to my wife for decorating and always putting up with me. Lastly, thanks to mom and dad in law for this place because without you this was not possible. Thanks to my mom and dad for the support and for coming up last minute to get the studio up and running! Ok, now onto the fun stuff!
So I got the keys to this place back in early August and from there it was all gung-ho until it was finished. It was essentially this 1650 square foot box that needed to be built out. I needed an office, a kitchen, shelving, a lounging area, a huge table to eat at, and oh yeah a bathroom door :-).
I wanted this place to kind of have an industrial farmhouse look and I think I was able to capture that through the tall exposed ceilings, cement floor and then with the dark reclaimed woods and furniture.
I wanted to build this place out so that people could rent it to throw small parties like a small wedding shower, baby shower, graduation, pop up dinner, cooking demo’s, I mean honestly whatever people want. With that being said I wanted it to feel really homey and super comfortable and I think that’s what I ended up with.
On one side of the studio is a super chill lounge area with a TV and tons of super loud crystal clear blue tooth speakers, and then on the other side is a beautiful kitchen decked out with navy blue cabinets, white quartz, subway tiles, Kitchenaid Appliances, and a gorgeous Franke chef center sink, faucet, pot filler, and garbage disposal.
The light, oh man the light! The soft lighting due to the super huge windows that are covered in a very thing sheer curtain gives off the most beautiful soft light ever making this place absolutely ideal for shooting pictures and videos. Sure I’ve got tons of lights but there is no need at all. Food always looks best under soft daylight, period.
One thing I for sure wanted to add in was a super huge farmhouse style table so that I could do some experiential type stuff as well as rent this place out to any chefs that want to do some pop-up dinners and feed some folks. The table is seriously so sick!
In addition to me shooting food in this place for clients I work with, or for my blog, I hope this place gets used a ton by fellow food bloggers, agencies, pr firms, and just any old folks that want to use it.
Well, that’s all I got thanks so much for stopping in and I hope you dig all the pics. You can learn more about the studio at BPMVC.com.
If you are interested in renting BPMVC studios out please email me at Billy@BillyParisi.com
Lisa Skul says
Love you Chef and watch your posts all the time. I thought you were in AZ and excited to find out you’re in a suburb of Chicago as I live in the western suburbs Downers Grove/OakBrook area myself!!
You need to open a restaurant or give cooking lessons around here!! Thanks for all your tips, you’re the best!!
Jose says
OMG! You are the best! I tell my wife looking at your channel makes me want to cook all your recipes and I don’t like being in the kitchen. You make me want to sign up for culinary school. Please keep up the awesome work that you do. You need to have several restaurants, especially here in NYC. Thank you so much.
Tamara says
I am a new subscriber and enjoy all your cooking videos. Your videos are very informative and whoever is your camera/video person, they do a fantastic job. I just ordered a knife set after watching your “Top Kitchen Tool Essentials for every home cook”. I need to start to up my game. Thanks.
Chef Billy Parisi says
I shoot everything, thank you!
Scott Perine says
Billy I love your style and approach to anything related to food and cooking. Do you have a cookbook out that’s available to the general public?
Chef Billy Parisi says
Thank you kindly, but no I don’t have a cookbook at this time.
Rehab says
So beautiful.
Kevin | Kevin Is Cooking says
So f-ing COOL! Wish I lived nearby to cook it up with you!
Chef Billy Parisi says
Thanks bro, next time you are in we are going to be gluttens!
Karista says
Chef your new studio is absolutely stunning! It feels serene, luxurious and comfortable all at the same time. And the light is perfection. Congratulations and I wish you HUGE success!
Chef Billy Parisi says
you are too kind, thanks so much. It’s been a crazy past 2 months putting this thing together and I am glad it is all wrapped up!! Next time you are in Chicago we’ll do some cooking!
Art Mitchell says
The space looks amazing. I will have to come see it!
Chef Billy Parisi says
come on by whenever!!