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Moving on-site to the remote countryside location during the construction process enabled the firm to engage with all of the craftspeople on the project, from the blacksmith to the structural engineers and timber framers, who’s workshop was nearby.
Moving on-site to the remote countryside location during the construction process enabled the firm to engage with all of the craftspeople on the project, from the blacksmith to the structural engineers and timber framers, who’s workshop was nearby.
Contemporary furnishings now contrast with the traditional detailing of the preserved architecture.
Contemporary furnishings now contrast with the traditional detailing of the preserved architecture.
Two vintage Don Chadwich for Herman Miller chairs upholstered in Kvadrat sit in front of a walnut feature wall. The painting is by artist Kelly Zellers, whom Natalie has worked with extensively throughout her design career.
Two vintage Don Chadwich for Herman Miller chairs upholstered in Kvadrat sit in front of a walnut feature wall. The painting is by artist Kelly Zellers, whom Natalie has worked with extensively throughout her design career.
Collaborating with fellow Toronto designer Xylk to create a limited-edition grocery bag, Brown paid homage to the fisheye aesthetic of ’90s music videos, notably inspired by director Hype Williams. "I would spend countless hours glued to the television watching Planet Groove and studied CD liner notes more than I studied for math tests," says Brown.
Collaborating with fellow Toronto designer Xylk to create a limited-edition grocery bag, Brown paid homage to the fisheye aesthetic of ’90s music videos, notably inspired by director Hype Williams. "I would spend countless hours glued to the television watching Planet Groove and studied CD liner notes more than I studied for math tests," says Brown.
Solk thickened the fireplace wall to two feet deep, and packed in storage capabilities around the newly refinished fireplace, which now has large-scale porcelain tile surrounding it.
Solk thickened the fireplace wall to two feet deep, and packed in storage capabilities around the newly refinished fireplace, which now has large-scale porcelain tile surrounding it.
In the dining room, enlarging the window opening brings more light and connections to the exterior, while a new wet bar creates opportunities for entertaining. The table is custom, and chairs and rug are from CB2. The pendant lights are Design Within Reach.
In the dining room, enlarging the window opening brings more light and connections to the exterior, while a new wet bar creates opportunities for entertaining. The table is custom, and chairs and rug are from CB2. The pendant lights are Design Within Reach.
The existing footprint and scale of spaces was reworked to suit the clients’ specific needs. This included converting the indoor pool pavilion, which wasn’t in use, into a spacious and light-filled master bedroom suite.
The existing footprint and scale of spaces was reworked to suit the clients’ specific needs. This included converting the indoor pool pavilion, which wasn’t in use, into a spacious and light-filled master bedroom suite.
Hesselbrand, "concealed the necessities required in a modern hotel without jeopardizing the simplicity and spaciousness of the existing building."
Hesselbrand, "concealed the necessities required in a modern hotel without jeopardizing the simplicity and spaciousness of the existing building."
Highlights of the master bedroom include a fireplace and the watchmaker's bench that serves as a vanity. "We considered purchasing a vintage one at first, but knowing that Janina and/or her beauty team would be using this daily, we wanted to ensure that it would be sturdy, and not too precious," explains Cheng.
Highlights of the master bedroom include a fireplace and the watchmaker's bench that serves as a vanity. "We considered purchasing a vintage one at first, but knowing that Janina and/or her beauty team would be using this daily, we wanted to ensure that it would be sturdy, and not too precious," explains Cheng.
A structured bench at the foot of this bed is balanced by a rounded table and an organically shaped vase.
A structured bench at the foot of this bed is balanced by a rounded table and an organically shaped vase.
Oak furnishings with simple, slim silhouettes create a feeling of spaciousness and let the views take the spotlight.
Oak furnishings with simple, slim silhouettes create a feeling of spaciousness and let the views take the spotlight.
"I wanted to make things look really nice and not spend a lot of money, but it takes time. It's not something that happens overnight," says Alex of scouting for furniture and decor.
"I wanted to make things look really nice and not spend a lot of money, but it takes time. It's not something that happens overnight," says Alex of scouting for furniture and decor.
A custom channel-tufted headboard is offset by floating nightstands and a painterly wallpaper by Porter Teleo.
A custom channel-tufted headboard is offset by floating nightstands and a painterly wallpaper by Porter Teleo.
"The site has lush vegetation dotted with mature live oak trees, and Sarah is a gifted gardener who keeps the yard beautiful,
"The site has lush vegetation dotted with mature live oak trees, and Sarah is a gifted gardener who keeps the yard beautiful,
In the bedroom, a party wall is a backdrop for the bed, and there’s a generous walk-in closet on the other side of it.
In the bedroom, a party wall is a backdrop for the bed, and there’s a generous walk-in closet on the other side of it.
Many of the paintings are by the designer’s grandfather.
Many of the paintings are by the designer’s grandfather.