What fun! Interestingly, it seems that I’m often ahead of the pack in selecting colour palettes for my clients. We’re just finishing painting a townhome condo in colours I selected with my client on September 29th and here we are, on October 11, being presented with the new 2019 colour palette from Benjamin Moore. What…
One of the visual characteristics of my design work is the definition of each space that I create through colour, pattern and finishes. Depending on the personal design style of my client and the space, the contrast may be strong or subtle. Regardless, the transitions are always in harmony with the entire home or commercial…
An ensuite bathroom can feel calming and spa-like without needing to go for tried and true watery blues. In keeping with the decor style of my client and her new home, black and white elegant curves create a nurturing, yet lively, safe-haven from which to enjoy the beautiful ocean-side landscape. Originally, this room was chopped…
Sometimes, I’m asked what my design style is. My answer is always, that my role as an interior designer is to draw out the personal style of each of my clients. Every project is unique, as is each person’s idea of a beautiful and functional space. However, if I were to describe my personal…
Fellow Tai Chi student, Kim Smith, shared this information with me, from Wikipedia, on the concept of Shibumi. The aesthetic is something I could certainly embrace. I believe I will contemplate how shibui can and does inspire my creativity. Thanks Kim! Shibui (渋い) (adjective), shibumi (渋み) (noun), or shibusa (渋さ) (noun) are Japanese words which refer to a particular aesthetic of…
Not many people use their formal dining rooms for dining these days. A library was high on the list of priorities for my client and she likes to entertain dinner guests on occasion. So we combined the two purposes. We knocked out a wall and re-purposed an un-needed guest bedroom into a library/dining room. Here’s…
For me, developing a colour palette always starts with understanding how my client would like to feel in any given space and at various times. Then I explore how the values, hues and intensities of colours resonate with my client. Next, I look at creating harmony with the architecture and landscape of the place and…
Whatever the style of a home, a powder room is always a great place to go a little wild. Whether it’s a cowboy theme in a rustic abode, or an outrageous wallpaper in a minimalist home, your guests will feel extra special, welcomed and entertained. Our Hunt’s Point powder room has a square and sturdy…
Reaching the decision to change the colours on your walls is a feat in itself. Then, you discover there are thousands and thousands of paint colours to choose from. It’s enough to intimidate even the most decisive of people. The ideal way to save yourself from days, weeks (I even hear about years!) of analysis…
Above, is the design board for the kitchen. This features some of the elements, colours, and feel or mood for this space. We started in January with a truly workable kitchen layout and a huge amount of counter surface. The cabinets are solid wood and customized with oodles of in-cabinet storage features. The only downside…