Panel It Modern
We’re loving paneled walls right now. The Catherine half creates the most stunning classic homes layered with paneling and rich materials. I’m a bit more contemporary, but love these spaces from past projects of ours. Right now we’re working on a few more modern spaces, but we’re adding paneling. The key is the tone on tone, white on white or grey on grey and keep the style clean like the dining room shot below. This mix reminds me of spaces you see in Europe, classic apartments dripping in architectural detail but decorated in a modern style. Don’t be afraid to mix it up.
Office Mate Profile: Wood Man
The mister and I have taken on a chunk of space in this great old warehouse building. The idea being, we both need space to think and do creative “stuff” outside the house. He’s moved over his photography gear and set up a proper area to shoot. I’ve set up a big desk with space to sketch and mess around with materials. Apparently it’s working since he’s already shot for Nike and I’ve decided to merge firms with another designer. Our creative juices are flowing!
The space is fabulous with great old windows facing the city, clean white walls and a general want to be empty and pure. Perhaps the best thing about the space, is the wood man from whom we rent. We share the space with a Woodworker name Jeremy. He makes his wood stuff in a shop, he just uses this space for thinkin’ about wood stuff and doing office type stuff related to selling wood stuff. Anywho, we love him and his ability to make a tree stump look lovely. I’ve worked with a lot of cabinet makers, carpenters and wood men and I can wholeheartedly say these guys are the best. Impeccable, ingenious and inspired.
Do check out their website. Carroll Street Woodworkers
Our work: HGTV’s Income Property, Season 4
We’re gearing up for the launch of HGTV’s hit series Income Property, Season 5. You can catch all new episodes Thursday nights at 9 pm, starting September 8th on HGTV.ca.
Here’s a look back at the Season 4 Income Properties that Melissa designed. See you Thursday!
