Friday, July 15, 2011

3 Design Goals of Our Glebe Bathroom Project

Our 3 design goals of any renovation are 1] improving the function of the space 2] create a more contemporary, visually exciting space while incorporating new environmentally friendly materials and 3] exceeding the expectations of the client.

Here is a bathroom we recently finished below.

The BEFORE


The AFTER. Just dazzling and much more accessible ::

tile detail
Things to keep in mind when renovating a bathroom:
- it's important to detail the tile work right down to the grout width
- remember not everything comes with a sink [i.e. the sink stop]
- keep line clean and simple in a small space
- be prepared to make changes on the job site
- bathrooms are difficult to photograph !

Our client is very happy, especially since the construction took place while they were away on vacation this past winter !

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Friday, July 8, 2011

Design Inspiration Mecca Montreal : cky and Jean Paul Gaultier

We always get asked where we get our inspiration from ... and usually our response is "Montreal".  Hence our most recent trip to the Jean Paul Gaultier show at the Musee des Beaux-Arts on Sherbrooke.

We decided to become part of the show by wearing wigs from Studio B Salon. Here we are with our friends Christine Shaikin of Justine & Justina on Sussex and Margaret Trudeau.


The exhibits were magical and haunting at the same time. Many of the mannequins had animated facial videos projected onto their heads, as well as an audio feed of them singing or talking ...



Needless to say, the clothing designs were divine and absolutely revolutionary....we were flabbergasted by the materials and details you do not see on Fashion Television....

Then there were the guests and the interior of the after-party !! It was a non-stop feast for our design hungry eyes and brains.!!! A definite must-see for anyone even remotely interested in clothing and design.

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Yvonne and Karyn