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The original shower was like one you'd find in a cruise ship cabin. Now this bathroom accommodates two people comfortably.
The original shower was like one you'd find in a cruise ship cabin. Now this bathroom accommodates two people comfortably.
The original main suite wasn't huge, so we borrowed some space from a hall closet to create amore functional suite that's still small but mighty.
The original main suite wasn't huge, so we borrowed some space from a hall closet to create amore functional suite that's still small but mighty.
The original space had too much going on: laundry, pantry, utility room, office space, and storage room. We created zones to help streamline the space. Now it has three main functions: a laundry, a mudroom, and a cozy place to read with plants.
The original space had too much going on: laundry, pantry, utility room, office space, and storage room. We created zones to help streamline the space. Now it has three main functions: a laundry, a mudroom, and a cozy place to read with plants.
The original space had too much going on: laundry, pantry, utility room, office space, and storage room. We created zones to help streamline the space. Now it has three main functions: a laundry, a mudroom, and a cozy place to read with plants.
The original space had too much going on: laundry, pantry, utility room, office space, and storage room. We created zones to help streamline the space. Now it has three main functions: a laundry, a mudroom, and a cozy place to read with plants.
A home for coffee, knives, a KitchenAid mixer, and even compost was designated before demo began. A welcome purging of unused items and an intentional inventory of what was left allowed this kitchen to be hyper-organized and clutter-free.
A home for coffee, knives, a KitchenAid mixer, and even compost was designated before demo began. A welcome purging of unused items and an intentional inventory of what was left allowed this kitchen to be hyper-organized and clutter-free.
The original tiny powder room was crammed with a full-size vanity and toilet so the door couldn’t open all the way. We sourced smaller fixtures to allow more space and then packed a punch with statement wallpaper.
The original tiny powder room was crammed with a full-size vanity and toilet so the door couldn’t open all the way. We sourced smaller fixtures to allow more space and then packed a punch with statement wallpaper.
Before a major remodel, this space was a mishmash of furniture and a dumping ground for random stuff. Specific zones for work/school, play, guests and books were created to make this room a daily hub that can easily transition from one activity to the next.
Before a major remodel, this space was a mishmash of furniture and a dumping ground for random stuff. Specific zones for work/school, play, guests and books were created to make this room a daily hub that can easily transition from one activity to the next.
Art is often a final touch added to a space—but not here—art took first priority The design choices in this remodel were centered around an eclectic art collection. Art influenced furniture placement, the color palette and overall style. Artwork by Carolyn Hazel Drake.
Art is often a final touch added to a space—but not here—art took first priority The design choices in this remodel were centered around an eclectic art collection. Art influenced furniture placement, the color palette and overall style. Artwork by Carolyn Hazel Drake.
Storage on both sides of the island provide ample room for all kitchen items.
Storage on both sides of the island provide ample room for all kitchen items.
A home for coffee, knives, a KitchenAid mixer, and even compost was designated before demo began. A welcome purging of unused items and an intentional inventory of what was left allowed this kitchen to be hyper-organized and clutter-free.
A home for coffee, knives, a KitchenAid mixer, and even compost was designated before demo began. A welcome purging of unused items and an intentional inventory of what was left allowed this kitchen to be hyper-organized and clutter-free.
A small but bold Interior Define sectional defines this cozy lounge area.
A small but bold Interior Define sectional defines this cozy lounge area.
We kept the original footprint from the 1979 kitchen but made some tweaks to make it more functional. Several walls closing in the kitchen came down, and so did the saloon doors and fluorescent lights.
We kept the original footprint from the 1979 kitchen but made some tweaks to make it more functional. Several walls closing in the kitchen came down, and so did the saloon doors and fluorescent lights.
The Nomad Den is designed as a cross between a glamping tent and a cabin, with a timber frame and cladding, and canvas roof and window shade.
The Nomad Den is designed as a cross between a glamping tent and a cabin, with a timber frame and cladding, and canvas roof and window shade.
The outdoor areas were designed with two perspectives in mind. “Typically people focus on making the house look beautiful from the outside,” says Briana. “Because of all the windows, I wanted to also consider how we experience the outside from the inside.
The outdoor areas were designed with two perspectives in mind. “Typically people focus on making the house look beautiful from the outside,” says Briana. “Because of all the windows, I wanted to also consider how we experience the outside from the inside.
House Proud: Sylvain Duquette in front of his award-winning home.
House Proud: Sylvain Duquette in front of his award-winning home.
Before renovation, exterior, Maison JJ Joubert
Before renovation, exterior, Maison JJ Joubert