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Think Outside the Kitchen “Box”!

Top 6 tips from kitchen design professionals on kitchen design:

  1. Be fluent with your design ideas, avoid the norm and stereotypical kitchen design ideas. Read more, learn more, and explore more.  
  2. Laying out a functional kitchen design plan should always be a priority. While picking materials and finishes is fun, you need a functional space you can work in.  
  3. Establish Your Kitchen Design Budget.  
  4. Plan Ahead . With so many innovations in kitchen appliances, home security technology, audio and kitchen lighting, it’s important to educate yourself in the earliest stages of planning your kitchen design project so you can properly incorporate these elements into your plans.  
  5. Lighting , Lighting, Lighting . I have said it many times, you can have the best kitchen design, the nicest materials but if your lighting isn't perfect. You may as well have thrown your money out the door.  
  6. Get professional help. Your kitchen is your greatest investment don't DIY it. Believe it or not you can actually save money from a kitchen design professional. 

HAROLD - Farm HOUSE family style

Harold - FARMHOUSE living / dining & more...

 Modern farmhouse design takes the comfortable, relaxed farmhouse style and adds modern touches such as smooth lines, patterned accents and neutral color schemes. It's less rustic, more sophisticated and uses contemporary design elements. music by Michael Bublé - Feeling Good 

Harold - FARMHOUSE KITCHEN

I love this beautiful white kitchen with reclaimed wood accents, open shelves and brass door hardware. It is the perfect mix of modern and rustic with a touch of farmhouse flair. 

Applying the art to Architectural outdoor lighting

First impressions are important, and the entryway into your home can say so much about you and you

Lighting is as important to a successful landscape design as plants; hardscape, & outdoor structures, like pergolas & arbors. Besides providing safety and security, the right fixtures placed throughout a yard can transform the night into a beautifully illuminated masterpiece 

An ensuite that inspires - DESIGNER'S PRO TIPS

When designing your dream home, there’s one room that is incredibly important. The master bathroom shouldn’t just be where you go to shower it should be a retreat. Having key items and a functional layout is crucial to love your new custom home. Consider the following elements to design your Master Ensuite 

  1.  Think about toilet placement 
  2.  Double sinks are key 
  3.  Storage  
  4.  Ventilation prevents mold and moisture 
  5.  To tub or not to tub 
  6.  Showers should be functional  
  7.  Spacing should be considered 

Landscape DESIGN from Above

What is Landscape Design?

 Landscape design is the analysis, planning, and design of exterior living spaces. A successful landscape or garden begins with a plan based on individual needs and preferences. Here are some thoughts to consider: 

  • What do you like most about your home’s surroundings? 
  • How much time do you want to spend outside, and what do you see yourself doing? 
  • How would you like to develop your outdoor living areas? 
  • What would you like to see out your windows? 
  • How might you describe your landscape interests? 
  • How would you like to feel in your garden? 
  • What do you like least about your home’s exterior spaces right now? 

country charm - beaconsfield

  After years of traveling, living and working in many different parts of the country, my clients finally decided to settle down in the quiet suburban area of Beaconsfield, This area filled with lush greenery, mature trees and large lot sizes was the perfect retreat for my clients’ forever home. But this area comes with a cost. They purchased this 2500 sq.ft. Home built in 1963 that had never seen any type of renovation in 50 years. Needless to say this house needed a major facelift, for today’s standards. With a tight budget of 200k everything in this home (except the basement & guest bathroom) needed to be torn down and put back together again. Major unforeseen works like plumbing, electrical and structural works also needed to be addressed. The home design was focused on the kitchen, living, dining, master bedroom & bathroom, the den and laundry room. 

The home owner’s request was to have a home with extra storage, space(s) for their beloved book collection, and an environment that was cozy and warm yet whimsical and eclectic.

Moroccan Flair – DDO home

  

I love working with the Moroccan style, a rich palette of texture, pattern and vibrant colors. When I think of Morocco, I think of marketplaces and long gauzy skirts and curtains. I think of a hippie-living, of furniture inlaid with intricate patterns. Of elaborately patterned textiles that glimmer and reflect light. Tiles and screens with precisely punctured geometric patterns. Lanterns made of metal and colored glass. Comfort sitting on the floor - oversized pillows and poufs.  I wanted to transform this dated 1970’s home with the same personality as my clients, energetic, full of flavor and love for life.

Major Design & renovation - Ile Bizard home

It's your typical home renovation story-besotted homeowners; a charming yet seriously outdated home long admired from afar. While the renovation process was par for the course, the results were anything but predictable. My Clients purchased this home as a contractors build and lived in it for 15 years, they were looking for something more grown-up and sophisticated, and this house had the potential but need the help of the professionals. At first they thought they could transform the house by simply painting it, but the flow was all wrong, the spaces too small, and no storage. “With 2 young boys and a baby, my life is hectic enough to have to deal with picking up toys” Melissa says. Soft greys and whites now prevail, replacing a profusion of jewel tones and black. Gold accents harmonious but never repetitive - lend their calming air to almost every room.
While updates were made throughout the first floor, heated floors, staining the existing wood floors to a warm walnut color, a much better distribution of recessed lighting, most structural changes were saved for the kitchen. We enlarged the opening between the dining and kitchen space and closed off the opening from the entrance hall way to the kitchen to create a full wall for the extra large fridge, double ovens, pantry and even a coffee station with a pull out shelf.
The original kitchen was tucked away in a corner and not utilized to its full potential. Dark, dated and miserable. Now it's where it all happens. It's a bright and happy room, a true Cooks kitchen and the perfect gathering space. It's by far the most used room in the house. 

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