introducing: 42nd avenue

perfectly pretty. decidedly delicious. soft & inviting. unassumingly decadent... all adjectives one would generally use to describe a tasty confection from the bakery? but instead of cupcakes, i'm introducing you to this wonderfully sweet confection of a home over at 42nd avenue.

recently completed and built by the meticulous team at muretto custom homes, this charming abode is filled with pretty patterns and a palette of  seriously delicious color throughout! this is not your typical cookie cutter home however, and was the result of a fantastically fun collaboration with the clients (who hail from jolly old england!), and who were a constant source of humor, inspiration and i dare say it, humility (!), as we set about to create a space that would invoke a comforting feeling of the homes they remembered growing up in :)

although i have yet to return for the final round of photos (the clients are currently getting settled as i type?!), i grabbed a few post construction snaps that i just had to share! like a good cupcake, i just couldn't keep it all to myself ;)

welcome to 42nd avenue.  

introducing: riverdale

well what can i say about riverdale?! to be honest, this little project was a joy for many reasons, not least of which would be the darling clients i had the chance to work with :)

soft spoken in nature, yet steadfast in their preferences, they had a simple mandate: to update the tired 60's kitchen and powder room on the main floor - and refresh the original hardwood to a striking new stain.  a simple palette of serene whites and rich ebony are complimented with soft grays & greens throughout. fresh and modern fixtures completed the look - resulting in this simply sublime space that perfectly mirrors the clients tastes and preferences! 

in partnership with the talented guys over at willowbrook homes - this renovation was completed spring 2017 and will now be enjoyed by the homeowners for many years to come!

welcome to riverdale!    

introducing: bragg creek

nestled in the foothills just west of calgary lies the charming little hamlet of bragg creek... rich in both character and community, it is here that i was fortunate to be introduced to this equally charming family - who were seeking some very practical improvements to their cherished acreage. situated on a lovely lot, their home had "good bones" one would say... with a generally good layout and generously sized rooms throughout. but it was not without a few pain points! with a wish list in hand, we set out to create some better functioning spaces - with the added bonus of getting a sweet little face-lift for the rest of the house along the way :)

the biggest part of the renovation happened to be at the primary point of entry for this busy young family: the mudroom (or lack thereof?!), where they needed a better functioning space that  was to include the family laundry area, storage for all the coats/shoes/and sports equipment that inevitably needed to be controlled here, as well as providing overflow pantry space from the adjacent kitchen, and also as well, a dedicated homework room/craft area and family charging station/message central...?! all in just under 300 square feet!?! challenge accepted ;)

on top of all that, their list included a complete master suite refresh, fresh paint throughout (goodbye oak trim! hello wonderful white!), new hardwood stain, new carpet and some new light fixtures here and there! all things considered, we were able to refresh the whole home on a relatively modest budget ;)

but nowhere did we see the effects of this modesty more than in the kitchen. never part of the original scope - it slowly became apparent that with all the action going on around it - we couldn't not spruce it up too?! by completely refacing the existing cabinets, utilizing a few key changes/updates to the cabinets as they were, and surrounding everything with fresh finishes and fixtures - we were able to create a pretty impressive transformation?! resulting in a space that now looks and works as good as all of the new changes going on around it :)

completed with the talented and true guys over at willowbrook homes, this recent renovation offers just the right mix of rustic charm and modern sensibilities.... creating a home for this family of four that they could truly live in - and couldn't live without!  

welcome to bragg creek! 

introducing: killarney, part II

with typical back to school gusto - i am fi-na-leee revisiting some project photos that have been sitting by the wayside through the always active spring and summer months?! something about the crispness in the air and turning of the leaves (yes *sigh*, already!) make the annual event of "back to school" something that has never left me, even after i left school myself?! i've always enjoyed this time of year - bringing with it a return to ritual, where we all collectively "get back to it" and "hunker down for the year ahead"?! 

so without further ado; let's do this :)

returning to killarney first, i present the other half of our modern day duplex.. located in a desirable inner city neighborhood, this side of the project was strictly designed and staged to sell; funky fixtures and a clean aesthetic create an easy and accessible modern style for potential buyers...! combined with the quality finishing and workmanship of our talented team of architects and builders - it's no wonder this unit was but a flash on the market ;)

welcome to killarney, part II

introducing: killarney, part 1

you know how they say... two halves make a whole? peas and carrots? yin and yang...? here in calgary, the urban development equivalent may well be: infills. increasingly popular, they create density on desirable (and larger!) inner city lots, replacing the often small and dated single family homes that once resided there. they have become our modern day duplex!

this infill project - completed with a a talented team of architects and builders - is located in killarney... and is the first half of this design duo! filled with warm woods and a classic palette of black, white, and shades of grey; then layered with fresh and fun fixtures throughout... this side holds it's own - and presents itself with a more classic appeal - creating a perfect counterpoint to it's sister half (the funkier of the duo) - due to be complete in the coming weeks.

for now, welcome to the first, the peas, the yin if you will... or... let's go with killarney, part I ;)

introducing: paliswood

as summer winds down and my thoughts turn to fall (yes, it's happening already!), it's somewhat ironic that i am just now, (finally!) getting around to posting these photos!? taken of a project i completed last spring, it seems fitting that they immediately invoke the sense of warmth and comfort i associate with the turning season. paliswood is an immediately inviting space - comprised of warm woods, muted tones, and comfortable furnishings throughout... it's like a warm hug! or perhaps an equally good book & a cup of tea...? either way, it always makes me feel at home :) 

this move was a downsize for some very dear clients - and what started as a potential cosmetic upgrade (known in the biz as a "lipstick" job) quickly evolved to a brand new kitchen & more extensive overhaul throughout. soon we had ourselves knee deep in a top to bottom renovation! this was, after all, meant to be the last move they'd need to make - and we wanted to do it right ;)

this new kitchen and family room hi light the feel of the home beautifully. here we incorporated many of the homeowners existing antiques and art (a wonderfully curated collection btw!) with some new furnishings and fixtures... resulting in a fresh take on a familiar feel. as hoped - we captured the look & feel of their previous home, but made it a distinctly new space for them to enjoy in the years ahead...

by all accounts, life at paliswood is going very well - and these clients are loving their new home! it's now it's a pleasure for me to finally welcome you in!

introducing: southland medical

designed in collaboration with tracy wharton of wharton interiors - this fun project let us pool our talents together (yet again!) and create this beautiful new medical office. teaming up with another creative soul is a rewarding venture, and we have found ourselves working together a lot over the past couple of years... a successful pairing that always makes the most of our varied design knowledge and cohesive style preferences :)

our mandate this time was to design a new office space for one of calgary's noted podiatrist's & his dedicated team.  tracy and i  were set to work to completely transform the tired and poorly laid out offices that were before us! reisinger design took the existing plans and revised the layout to better suit the day to day functions of this busy office - addressing the need for a clean and contemporary reception area, as well as functional storage & administration requirements throughout. from there, tracy used her keen eye for colour & texture to transform this once drab office environment into a warm and inviting space... a gentle palette of finishes & furnishings to welcome you in and flow through the office with interest and ease...!   

welcome to southland medical...!