Mid-century Soft Mod

Warm wood tones with vibrant accents, elevate this mid-century modern home located in Houston, Texas. The exterior embraces clean, simples lines with stacked, multi-level stone bringing a pleasing texture to the eye. Large black trimmed windows and doors allow an abundance of natural light to flow through the home.  

The eye catching chandelier enhances the modern feel to this living room space, as well as the textured stone fireplace, with warm wood paneling. Light coloured flooring throughout this great room opens up the room and allows the space to feel larger. 

Design Trend 2015: Navy

Navy utilized as a neutral is right on trend in the design world. It is a rich, saturated hue that makes a statement in any space and can be incorporated in many different ways, from furniture to accent walls and even cabinetry. 

Thinking out of the box, try a bold navy shade on your ceiling for added drama. Navy base cabinets in your kitchen give a cottage, nautical feeling and soften the space.  Accent your room with yellow and gold shades to compliment your bold shades of navy.

Model Home Perfection

I was reviewing photos of my very first model home design and I was having a proud moment that I needed to share! When creating my own design firm, I never would have imagined the success I could achieved and the fulfillment creating beautiful spaces would give me!

 

 This model home has been layered with texture and pattern to create an inviting feel for potential home owners. Being an open concept floor plan, the great room had to have an instant wow factor and this was achieved by the high impact kitchen design. With unique chrome pendants hung above the 8 foot rustic slate grey island and the contrasting painted white perimeter cabinets enhance the ever growing design trend of 2015, two toned kitchens.

Design of the Week: Pretty Pastels

The neutral backdrop has allowed the pastel accents to truly pop! Shades of coral, blue and yellow give a bright and cheerful atmosphere and the black, zebra area rug anchors the space and brings it all together. A great design tip - if you are not ready to commit fully to a wallpaper, adhere the paper to canvases and create the perfect wall art!

2015 Design Trend: Rustic Tables with Mod Seating

We have seen rustic design styles grow in popularity within the last few years but 2015 brings a new design trend that will create a more dynmatic overall look for your dining room! Mix your rustic, reclaimed wood dining table with modern, contemporary dining chairs to give a rich, luxe design.

 

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Design of the Week...

Black and white design perfection! This contemporary, eclectic living space features a sleek, rectangular gas fireplace that anchors the room and creates a simple focal point. Ornate, detailed tables with warm woods make this room go from ordinary to a designers dream!

Details: Styling your Space

The fine details of a room enhance the character, originality and adds a boost of personality to the design. 

Feature Walls:

Hang your favorite photos, mirrors and artwork in an unique way to create the perfect focal wall that will liven up a drab living space. My basement living area needed some character and by hanging a variety of wall art in a unique, yet still balanced way, I was able to achieved a successful, fun feature wall.  

By hanging artwork or photos in a linear or geometric pattern it creates a more formal look with clean lines and continuity. This look is often achieved by using the same frame or frame color and meticulously measuring out the ideal pattern. Overall, the end result is quite striking.

This brilliant design features a stunning feature wall by placing wood and mirror in a striped pattern. Not only does this look beautiful but it is functional by allowing the space to appear larger then it is. 

Industrial Loft Design

This Portland loft design has a brilliant mix of industrial and rustic elements. The cool white walls surrounded with sleek black trim and ceiling adds the perfect contrast to this loft. There is an open flow from room to room carrying warm wood tones, stainless steel and white furnishings.

This custom, over sized stainless barn door is a beautifully unique way to separate the living area and the bedroom with ease. The black hardware suites the space and adds a focal to the wall.

 

Design of the Week...

A masculine retreat featuring dark, suede walls, a cow hyde area rug and an oversized sectional in suiting grey fabric. The unique two sided fireplace adds warmth and a cozy element to the space. I think we would lose our men for hours in this room!

The Pet Spaw & Lounge - Sneak Peak

One of my newest design projects involves pampering cute, cuddly pets in a Toronto based Pet Spaw & Lounge. This approximately 1000 square foot commercial space is being transformed into a retreat for our pets and pet lovers!


Here is a sneak peak of the story board that portrays the overall design of the space!

Top Nursery Designs

Having a baby is one of the most joyous occasions and designing the perfect nursery can be a daunting task! Here are some beautifully designed spaces that can transition through the years of newborn to toddler without having to create a brand new look.

Think playful and whimsical and forget the matching furniture sets! This amazing rug brings texture to the floors in soft pink and neutral hues.

Use bold coloured accessories with soft neutrals. Spend your money on versatile furniture that can be used for the years to come and does not scream baby nursery!

White subtle walls with accents of warm wood tones allows this transitional nursery to sooth any newborn.

How stunning is this soft, billowing fabric lining the ceiling and draping onto the wall? Do not be afraid to create a bold feature wall. This design is so successful due to its soft neutral and unisex pallet.

Light fixtures are another easy way to add style and flair to your nursery. I love seeing the baby's name in lights!

Model Home - Village on the Grand

Village on the Grand, built by Kingwood Homes, features 95 luxury, two story town homes, with spectacular views of the Grand River, in the heart of Paris, Ontario. Fully designed, with every detail in  mind, I wanted to capture the essence of the nature that surrounds the home but also balance it out with highlights of contemporary finishes. 

Design of the Week...

This contemporary great room brilliantly displays the perfect combination of neutral tones and subtle golden hues. The space is quite compact but utilizes scaled furniture that maximizes seating for family and friends. The modern club chairs are absolutely divine!