When we work on a new redesign, there is so much to consider and plan! From the client’s needs and budget, to building codes and specifications, to our contractors skills sets. We have a new job underway and wanted to share some photos of the job in progress as well as some finishes we are considering.
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Natural materials are making a comeback, particularly wood. At IDS 2016 we saw wood being used in everything from lights to stools. We loved its use in unpredictable ways, such as sinks.
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The second trend we noticed at IDS 2016 – Multifaceted Shapes. Pyramids, Octagons, & triangles were evident in everything ranging from chairs to vases. We think this trend leads to lots of very creative and unusual designs.
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We visited Toronto a few weeks ago for Interior Design Show (IDS) 2016 – the Design show of all Design shows! The show is a great opportunity for industry professionals, as well as the public, to see what is exciting, and innovative in the world of design. The show also provides a peek of upcoming trends. Over the next few weeks we will be featuring some items that inspired us and that we are sure we will be seeing more of. The first: Plays on the Traditional Hanging Light. We saw many creative lights, interesting groupings, and materials. A few of our favs...
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Sometimes you never know where your work will end up or who may take appreciation in it. It is also challenging in today’s social media landscape to know if the work you are sharing is actually reaching anyone! So we were proud to hear that our work was selected for a feature on Houzz using coloured grout. Check out the article here. The bathroom they featured was originally from the 1980s and the coloured grout we used added a pop of colour to the otherwise neutral colour scheme. Using the red behind the toilet added visual interest and tied in...
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