Architectural Allure

Most of us can appreciate interesting design when we see it - 

a beautiful building, a cool tech gadget, a streamline car, or even a sexy shoe.

I've become increasingly particular about the topic since I'm exposed to so much all the time and with the volume of fantastic online sources for interior design and architecture - I just cant get enough.

So, once my Pinterest page reached a nice critical mass, I decided to share.

Enjoy!

Grab your favourite latte here when in Japan

Can you imagine going to work in your office in Abu Dhabi?

Simple but so elegant

Right in your own backyard - love the great use of vertical lines 

in contrast to the organic shapes of trees, rocks and bushes

From the organic ... to the surreal in Japan

Train station in Lisbon, Portugal

Twin towers in Spain

Just the simple lines of wood grain

And the crazy curves ... of a rotating room!

I could go on and on...or you can visit my 

Architecture or Accents & Details boards on Pinterest

Style Files

This was a crazy week for me - crazy good, though!

Things are getting quite busy around here, as they do when Spring is near.  

I've had to wear many hats lately working on projects with vastly different needs and aesthetics.   

This is why designers need true vision, an open mind, a great ear, and a ton of patience...

plus the ability to shift gears on a dime as the need arises!

Here's a look at some of the projects we're working on.

Classic Glamour

An empty-nester's luxe dream bathroom

One wall came down and we almost doubled the space of the original bathroom.  

A glamorous, contemporary sanctuary for the lady of the house, please.

The tiles in the pictures are more gray then they appear here.

Earthy Chic Dining & Living Room

custom details with an elegant and modern edge for young family with two kids

This elegant living & dining room is coming together (more info here and the before pic here) 

with the final accessories being selected shortly it should be ready for a close-up very soon.

Cool Contemporary Media Room 

on a tight budget for a young adult getaway in the basement of a classic home

The "grown" children in this house needed a space of their own and the main floor's elegant style just cramps their style!  A fresh & fun colour palate, solid furniture, and durable fabrics were the objectives here.  

Who says you can't have great style on a budget? 

Traditional Arts & Crafts Living Room

for an established writer living with beautiful antiques

Refreshing a dated living & dining room by replacing period wallpaper with historic paint colours, reframing art, reupholstering furniture and adding a couple of new pieces for modern living.

Just another week of 

breathing new life into tired spaces!