All the lights here are LEDs and as you can see they come in many different shapes and sizes. Each have their own output and shape of light beam. Over the last year I have done extensive research to find the best LED light sources for clients homes.We are loving some [...]
The hand drawn sketch draws directly from the imagination of the designer. The flows, textures and colours applied with pencils and markers gives me a chance to imagine and think through the design.The colours, type of fabric on the shade and height of the sconces in this scene were worked out at the [...]
This kitchen definitely took a lot of collaboration. The clients had a very specific vision. With the collaboration and thoughtfulness of design professionals, cabinet makers, countertop fabricators and tile setters, this kitchen came together with impact. Risks were mitigated with design processes and strategy that resulted in a cohesive and impactful [...]
This master bath took many hours to design. It was new construction and had to fit a lengthy wishlist.I’m most proud of how the style looks like it has been there for many eras and it will still be there 100 years from now, yet it still looks fresh!The fixed [...]
There were 10 distinct problems to overcome in this space. Can you spot what they were?Ok here are the answers:1) A wedged shape floorplan.2) Huge support columns.3) Too large of kitchen area.4) Laminated cherry floor transition location.5) The work triangle (fridge, range and sink) was set in one-third of the [...]
It’s not fun to live through the dust of a reno, but with a good plan you can enjoy the process and be happy with the results.To make more space, consider taking out a wall, making a niche behind the range, or taking out an unused bump-out.Repurpose the space in your [...]
I find that if you cannot determine what is good about a place and be able to look closely at its attributes, and its occupants, and how they use the space, you’ll miss the opportunity to help intensify and bring out the individuality of the place, to their delight. Start by just looking. [...]
How many areas do you have stopped looking at because they are just too much work?Over the years it seems that the beauty in a room or a small part of a room comes from having to figure out the most difficult problems.A sunny nook, a dramatic kitchen transformation or just a simple [...]
Families are the strongest groups we have in society. I think any activity that helps to strengthen families should be helped. My own family meet-ups involve frequent gatherings around a large granite island at my sister’s country home. That’s why when my daughter Hillary’s new in-laws asked me to help them [...]
Do you ever have a moment – you are trying to make something, cook a great meal, pick an out fit and you start to hear your mother telling you what to do? You feel trapped by the “now I’m supposed tos”.Break out of that! Learn how to work freely between the two [...]
