introducing: suite 702

situated comfortably along the lovely riverbanks of downtown calgary, suite 702 is naturally all about the expansive view. of course, i am speaking about the outside skyline - one of the primary selling features of this high rise residence - but one might be forgiven for being a bit distracted by the interior views as well!? recently completed and finished with a warm palette of smoked wood & sublime stone, modern mixed metals, and a little pinch of glam throughout - we have created a fresh yet timeless blend of “urban transitional” for these savvy & sophisticated clients to settle on into...

cue the demo team! the first order of business was to open up things up… the previous homeowners had obscured much of the view with heavy cabinetry (gone!), awkward rooms and layouts (fixed!), and an overall heavy mix of finishes (buhbye!) - allowing us to completely capitalize on both the spectacular views, and a better flow throughout the main living spaces.

relocating from two different homes, from two different cities, both out of country - this renovation brought about a steady exercise in downsizing for these two intrepid travelers. editing their worldly goods to suit the size and space now available, it was soon apparent we would need to provide ample opportunity for display! their travels and adventures abroad - combined with their penchant for fine art, crafted cookery, and a good book or two - have allowed a carefully curated collection to emerge…. and it needed a home!

fast forward a few months and a new space has emerged - open and inviting, fancy yet functional, cultured but comfortable. custom storage and open display shelves were peppered throughout, offering plenty of opportunity to show off their wares - and a long (and otherwise unremarkable?!) hallway was transformed into a proper art gallery, inviting you to linger as you now made your way into the heart of this new home - where all of the main living spaces are now beautifully centered on that aforementioned view…!

but for now, let’s focus on things inside ;)

welcome to suite 702!

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: 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 ;)