By GAILE GUEVARA
AFTER
BEFORE
<>Private residence in South Granville area, Vancouver. A 1,800 sq.ft. condo due for an update. renovation included new floor tile through out, new baseboards casings, removal of existing carpet, new paint, new furniture and lighting. Clients requested a modern contemporary interior, white leather, white rift-cut oak, natural zebrawood and an accent of chrome. Still in the process of selecting original artwork, these
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By GAILE GUEVARA
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Dona Living is a wholly original new line from Valencia with refreshingly different pieces characterized by distinctive shapes, and the use of exotic woods and colourful lacquer finishes. Their trademark "Agata" Low Table in Ebony has become an instant icon, while their mythically named ottoman and low table combinations (such as "Tesa and Pairs"), have emerged as universal favorites. Most items are available in your choice of White
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By GAILE GUEVARA
Feature Architecture & Interior Design:
MESSANA O'RORKE ARCHITECTS
<>Location: New York, New York
Specialty: high-end residential, leasure, retail, commercial
Project Highlights: Storefront Loft, Ten Broeck Residence, 12th Street Residence, DKNY Geneva
New York based firm
MESSANA O'RORKE ARCHITECTS represents a portfolio of residential interiors that have impeccable attention to minimalist detailing. Flush drywall and cabinetry detailing c
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By GAILE GUEVARA
<>The
IN&OUT floor lamp from
MOVELIGHT ITALY is a beautiful light source for an interior to provide soft ambient lighting while also being a perfect statement piece for a modern interior. "Extraordinary table and floor lamps encased in hand blown transparent glass with frosted top (removable), with chromed base and stem. Shown sequentially, or paired in contrasting sizes, these lamps make a spectacular statement." Available through
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By GAILE GUEVARA
IAN MOORE ARCHITECTS is an Australian based architectural firm whose work represents an excellent example of modern minimalism. I am inspired by the firm's ability to execute a level of restraint while creating interior spaces that are both dramatic yet calm at the same time. Interior details include custom 20' high stacking, aluminum framed sliding doors to flush drywall details and walls composed of over sized aluminum louvers.
By GAILE GUEVARA
<>Livable mimalism is how I refer to the interior detailing of Australian architecture and interior design firm, the
CARR DESIGN GROUP. Their portfolio ranges from high-end corporate and residential interiors to modular residential home plans. I am impressed to see their commitment to provide "affordable modernism" to average home buyers with building systems that are adaptable to both suburban and high density communities. With the i
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By GAILE GUEVARA
<>A perfect colour scheme of crisp eggshell white combined with the subtle cool shades of gray found in natural concrete. What might seem ordinary in the black shadow accents and soft pale pinks from fallen blossoms create depth through a layering of colours. I often refer to nature for inspiration when creating a new favorite colour scheme. The beauty lies in the simplicity of translating what we see in every day context into
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