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. 

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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Unique Outdoor Cooking

Simply stunning! A fully enclosed outdoor cooking space, showcases architectural detail in this unique privacy screen. Naturally stained cedar planks laid horizontally, give the perfect modern accent to the classic geometric pattern. 

DESIGN OF THE WEEK...

New York City residential apartments tend to feature very little square footage but showcase beautiful traditional architecture. This stunning multifunctional space has a modern, vintage feel with warm woods, a crystal chandelier, gold and neutral accents and modern clean lined furniture. A perfect room for entertaining!

Warm up with these Fireplace Designs

In the spirit of the extreme cold weather, try to warm up with these stunningly unique fireplace designs.

Modern, Clean lines 
Simplistic, horizontal lines with minimal pattern is the ideal way to create a modern look.

Rustic Chic
Are you dying for a lodge feel with warm woods and dark wrought iron metals?

 

Classic Traditional

Ornate moldings with intricate details and over-sized mantel pieces are the elements in a classic fireplace look.

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!

It's all about the Tub!

What started with the ever classic claw foot tub has now transformed new shapes, sizes and styles of free standing, soaker tubs to the world of design. A great soaker tub is an essential for all homes. Not only is it a luxurious experience in your own home but it is a stunning piece of furniture that lends itself to great design.

 From square to oval, free standing tubs come in a variety of shapes and sizes to suite the needs of the space and the client.

To add glitz and glam to your tub, faucets can be the perfect accessory. From a traditional shining chrome, wall mounted faucet to a contemporary, muted, brushed nickel floor mounted faucet and hose, there are endless possibilities that will add the perfect touch to your free standing tub.

Remember to consider the design style you would like to achieve when selecting the tub to ensure you will enhance the overall look and feel of your bathroom retreat!

DESIGN OF THE WEEK

CLEAN LINES WITH RUSTIC ELEMENTS

Marble countertops, shaker cabinetry and white paint make up this clean lined kitchen, but add reclaimed beams, floating shelves and iron to the mix and we have a stunning juxtaposition of materials and design styles. One of my favorite elements in this design is the subtle chevron, wood floor!

DESIGN OF THE WEEK...

Contemporary, West Vancouver residence has succeeded in creating a stunningly designed entry way that is able to lead the eye through the space to the wooded backyard. From unique, round hanging pendants to exposed stone walls and glass railings, this open concept home has a rustic modern edge that suites the trendy Vancouver atmosphere.

Creative Storage Solutions!

Keeping your home clean and tidy is never an easy task, especially when you have children...or a hubby in training!

 

KIDS EDITION

 

1. Clear Toy Bins

I don't think I have ever seen a children's play area this organized! The idea of tucking away all small toys in a custom built wall unit is brilliant. By using clear storage bins your children can see all of their favorite toys and it makes for an easy clean up!

 

2. Hanging Storage

Do your children love to craft? Giving them a designated space to be creative will save your walls from becoming their next canvas. Use a rod to hang baskets and bags to store their colouring utensils. Not only does it keep their supplies tidy but it makes it fun for them at the same time!

 

3. Stairway Bookcase 

 

What little boy wouldn't love this space? I love the idea of using a typically wasted space under a staircase and creating a way to store books and other toys. A simple yet very efficient storage solution for any child!

 

Niagara Residence

HAPPY CANADA DAY!

Today we celebrate all things Canadian and that includes beautifully designed homes! 

This stunning renovation of a Niagara residence incorporates mid-century, modern design with a white backdrop and pops of bright, bold colours throughout the home. Beautiful views of the vineyard behind, make this home an ideal location to spend summer days with family and friends! This home truly speaks for itself... just incredible!

The Shaker Door

One of the most popular and versatile cabinetry door style is the shaker door. With a clean rail and a 90 degree profile this door is not only simple but very pleasing to the eye. Whether trying to achieve a traditional or a modern design, the shaker door is perfect and with a slight adjustment in the finish and the hardware your look is easily completed!

Contemporary 

 

 

Traditional

 

 

Transitional

 

Mix and match: Lamps

There is nothing that I love more then having symmetry in a design but the idea of having two different lamps in one space is very unique and exciting to the eye. To achieve this look, choose two lamps with similar style and shade colour and this is the key in creating a uniform design.