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Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
colour trends for 2009
Hmmm!
Unlike recent years, there is no one color that is dominating the interior
design world in 2009.
Due to the eco-chic movement in recent years, we have
seen fresh, bold greens making their way back into our
homes. Green continues to be popular but with a
stronger yellow base. Soft pale blues make way for
stronger hues such as indigo and sapphire.
For those who prefer a warmer palette, orange continues
to be hot with a spicier undertone and yellow, specifically
saffron is on the horizon. 2009 sees bold colors like purple
and coral paired together for unexpected hits of color
against a neutral backdrop. And while brown and beige
continues to be popular, grey is the neutral of choice this
year.
Combine charcoal with saffron for a bold statement in a
powder room or a soft silvery grey with lilac for an inviting
guest room. And while cool metals are still dominant,
warm metals are very much on trend.
Bronze continues to be a popular alternative to chrome
but expect to see more aged or brushed gold finishes in
2009. This is not the brass of the 80’s! It is a more sophisticated
look that pairs well with both traditional and
contemporary design. There are so many choices with
color this year – what’s your favorite?
Christine Pandur, CID, CCIDA
Certificate Interior Decorator
Unlike recent years, there is no one color that is dominating the interior
design world in 2009.
Due to the eco-chic movement in recent years, we have
seen fresh, bold greens making their way back into our
homes. Green continues to be popular but with a
stronger yellow base. Soft pale blues make way for
stronger hues such as indigo and sapphire.
For those who prefer a warmer palette, orange continues
to be hot with a spicier undertone and yellow, specifically
saffron is on the horizon. 2009 sees bold colors like purple
and coral paired together for unexpected hits of color
against a neutral backdrop. And while brown and beige
continues to be popular, grey is the neutral of choice this
year.
Combine charcoal with saffron for a bold statement in a
powder room or a soft silvery grey with lilac for an inviting
guest room. And while cool metals are still dominant,
warm metals are very much on trend.
Bronze continues to be a popular alternative to chrome
but expect to see more aged or brushed gold finishes in
2009. This is not the brass of the 80’s! It is a more sophisticated
look that pairs well with both traditional and
contemporary design. There are so many choices with
color this year – what’s your favorite?
Christine Pandur, CID, CCIDA
Certificate Interior Decorator
Monday, March 16, 2009
Perfection
Perfect- the definition of perfection: ‘the highest degree of something,” states Funk and Wagnall’s dictionary. To find perfection is of itself an art, balance, symmetry, where all elements blend harmoniously with each other with not one element standing out.
This is the condo created by Coco Cran of Calgary and her Edmonton based clients. Utilizing glamorous elements stolen from her namesake, Coco Chanel and Elsie DeWolfe- the famous decorator for New York socialites and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Borrowing a few of the luxurious elements such as the generous use of mirrors, and re-inventing Else De Wolfe’s signature beige into a refined coppery tone this Edmonton condo is the reflection of modern chic and sophistication.
The clients, a doctor transferred from Vancouver to the University of Alberta Hospital and his wife wanted to recreate some of the lifestyle they had enjoyed living in downtown Vancouver.
“We were used to walking just about everywhere, and we wanted to have that option here, so we choose a small condo complex close to the University but in an out of the way quieter neighbourhood,” Sitting upon the lovely satin re-upholstered sofa in the three story Belgravia condo the quiet spoken fashionable young wife explains to me. “ For a variety of reasons we wanted something close to the hospital, we only have one car and we wanted to reduce our carbon footprint in a number of ways. We like to walk for health reasons, environmental and we even like to walk in the winters”
Choosing the condo lifestyle was a natural of this Vancouver born couple, they like the energy of smaller neighbourhoods away from imposing strip malls, no maintenance from landscaping and the feeling of safety and security from living in a condo complex allow them the serenity to travel freely without the worry of their property. In addition both work long hours, the husband as a specialist at the hospital and the wife as a registered nurse working on special contracts and also as a jewellery designer.
Optimizing the wife’s creative eye would be the artistic skill that pressed this couple, working with the designer that had just completed a colleague’s home in Calgary, to create this elegant luxurious jewel box of a home. Like a jewel box holding all the precious glittery items and lined in dark velvet to showcase the jems within, the floors of this home are all black. From the black tiles accentuated with small squares of gold in the entryway, to the expanses of black carpet the eye is constantly drawn upward to the collection of custom furniture, simple yet elegant drapery and the colourful art collection. Inspiration for the colour scheme came from an existing piece of artwork, emerald greens, golds and sapphire blues all glitter like gems floating above the dark backdrop.
“When the carpet layers came, they told me in 20 years they had never installed a black carpet.” It was that bold move that sets the stage for this fantastic space. Many people are not so brave and also do not understand the power of black, it actually has a ‘drop away’ quality- that is that what you place on black actually is highlighted and the backdrop (black) recedes. This space shows off that quality to perfection.
“It was the drapery that I fell in love with and why I decided to choose Coco. I did not want over complicated drapery.” The condo’s huge expanse of windows stretches across the living room and adjoined dining area. The view onto the large balcony is stunning and peaceful in the early evening light but once the drapery are drawn the room transforms into an awe inspired retreat that transports us to a New York stylized penthouse.
Lighting is one of the most important elements in design, and this home utilizes lighting to the best advantage. Working with electricians to engineer the elaborate sound and lighting systems, the clients have numerous pot lights highlighting the art collection, fireplace and grazing the wall of mirrors on the passageway.
Careful use of the existing space allowed for a custom made ‘gentleman’s closet’ hidden behind mirrored doors in the office area. Utilizing wireless computer equipment allowed the fax and printer to be hidden underneath the custom millwork in the TV room leaving only a simple uncluttered gentile feel to this very busy and active home. Figurehead Maple veneered panels replace closet doors in the foyer creating the atmosphere of an elegant New York apartment.
Unlike many homeowners here in Edmonton who want to bring more and more light into their spaces this couple wanted a relaxing and cozy space for the long dark winter months and designed the north east facing space to reflect that. “I find it hard to understand why some people want to force a space to be something it is not. Why try to make a dark space light? It seems to me like you are going against the personality of the space.” This couple entertain at night and wanted their space to be a reflection of their lifestyle.
“A successful home should be a haven that allows you relax and enhance your lifestyle.” Fabulous reflection from a lady that designs jewellery and created a home that reflects the inside of a jewellery box!
Eberhard’s Manufacturing Inc—veneered panels
Myron Malone - Cabinets Millwork & Cabinetry 944-9355.
Gentleman’s’ closet, office bookshelves, custom entertainment centre and television room banquette and lighting.
This is the condo created by Coco Cran of Calgary and her Edmonton based clients. Utilizing glamorous elements stolen from her namesake, Coco Chanel and Elsie DeWolfe- the famous decorator for New York socialites and the Duke and Duchess of Windsor. Borrowing a few of the luxurious elements such as the generous use of mirrors, and re-inventing Else De Wolfe’s signature beige into a refined coppery tone this Edmonton condo is the reflection of modern chic and sophistication.
The clients, a doctor transferred from Vancouver to the University of Alberta Hospital and his wife wanted to recreate some of the lifestyle they had enjoyed living in downtown Vancouver.
“We were used to walking just about everywhere, and we wanted to have that option here, so we choose a small condo complex close to the University but in an out of the way quieter neighbourhood,” Sitting upon the lovely satin re-upholstered sofa in the three story Belgravia condo the quiet spoken fashionable young wife explains to me. “ For a variety of reasons we wanted something close to the hospital, we only have one car and we wanted to reduce our carbon footprint in a number of ways. We like to walk for health reasons, environmental and we even like to walk in the winters”
Choosing the condo lifestyle was a natural of this Vancouver born couple, they like the energy of smaller neighbourhoods away from imposing strip malls, no maintenance from landscaping and the feeling of safety and security from living in a condo complex allow them the serenity to travel freely without the worry of their property. In addition both work long hours, the husband as a specialist at the hospital and the wife as a registered nurse working on special contracts and also as a jewellery designer.
Optimizing the wife’s creative eye would be the artistic skill that pressed this couple, working with the designer that had just completed a colleague’s home in Calgary, to create this elegant luxurious jewel box of a home. Like a jewel box holding all the precious glittery items and lined in dark velvet to showcase the jems within, the floors of this home are all black. From the black tiles accentuated with small squares of gold in the entryway, to the expanses of black carpet the eye is constantly drawn upward to the collection of custom furniture, simple yet elegant drapery and the colourful art collection. Inspiration for the colour scheme came from an existing piece of artwork, emerald greens, golds and sapphire blues all glitter like gems floating above the dark backdrop.
“When the carpet layers came, they told me in 20 years they had never installed a black carpet.” It was that bold move that sets the stage for this fantastic space. Many people are not so brave and also do not understand the power of black, it actually has a ‘drop away’ quality- that is that what you place on black actually is highlighted and the backdrop (black) recedes. This space shows off that quality to perfection.
“It was the drapery that I fell in love with and why I decided to choose Coco. I did not want over complicated drapery.” The condo’s huge expanse of windows stretches across the living room and adjoined dining area. The view onto the large balcony is stunning and peaceful in the early evening light but once the drapery are drawn the room transforms into an awe inspired retreat that transports us to a New York stylized penthouse.
Lighting is one of the most important elements in design, and this home utilizes lighting to the best advantage. Working with electricians to engineer the elaborate sound and lighting systems, the clients have numerous pot lights highlighting the art collection, fireplace and grazing the wall of mirrors on the passageway.
Careful use of the existing space allowed for a custom made ‘gentleman’s closet’ hidden behind mirrored doors in the office area. Utilizing wireless computer equipment allowed the fax and printer to be hidden underneath the custom millwork in the TV room leaving only a simple uncluttered gentile feel to this very busy and active home. Figurehead Maple veneered panels replace closet doors in the foyer creating the atmosphere of an elegant New York apartment.
Unlike many homeowners here in Edmonton who want to bring more and more light into their spaces this couple wanted a relaxing and cozy space for the long dark winter months and designed the north east facing space to reflect that. “I find it hard to understand why some people want to force a space to be something it is not. Why try to make a dark space light? It seems to me like you are going against the personality of the space.” This couple entertain at night and wanted their space to be a reflection of their lifestyle.
“A successful home should be a haven that allows you relax and enhance your lifestyle.” Fabulous reflection from a lady that designs jewellery and created a home that reflects the inside of a jewellery box!
Eberhard’s Manufacturing Inc—veneered panels
Myron Malone - Cabinets Millwork & Cabinetry 944-9355.
Gentleman’s’ closet, office bookshelves, custom entertainment centre and television room banquette and lighting.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
http://dezinz.ca
http://dezinz.cadeZinz Custom Interiors, is a full service interior decorating firm offering a complete range of services: drafting, kitchen design, colour consultations, space planning, window coverings, master plan services. In addition, qualified consultants offer specialized services such as Feng Shui, Space Clearing and Home Staging.
Our success can be attributed to the fact we provide a very comprehensive service to our clients. Whether a small or large project deZinz will arrange a package that is custom tailored to a customers' exact requirements. For larger projects deZinz has the ability to custom design and order specialized fabric, wall vinyl and furniture. For smaller projects we have a large selection of suppliers that offer unique and interesting fabrics, furniture and accessories available by custom order.
We can offer a one-stop shopping experience to busy clients or the one-on-one shopping service to a discriminating customer looking for assistance in purchasing accessories or art.
Services
Full Service
No time? Confused by all the options?
Decorating your space can be a daunting undertaking. Whether it is one room or an entire home starting with your wish list and budget, deZinz will design a personal, functional space created exclusively for you. Room finishes, specialized faux paint, custom-made furniture and personalized accessories will create your own private retreat.
Master Plans
Not enough money to redecorate your entire home at once?
Many people face this task, the house needs an up-date but the budget only allows one room at a time. One way to insure a continuous flow from one room to the next- and avoid the distractions of trends is to create a master plan. From this master plan you can progress through the home as the budget allows and create a harmonious living environment for you.
Space Planning
Too much furniture? Not enough? Furniture too big?
Many times furniture is custom ordered without the thought of “How do I get it in the door?” or “ Will it fit in the living room?” With good space planning we can assure you the furniture you buy will comfortably fit in your room while allowing ample room for traffic flow and the everyday activities the room is intended for.
Drafting Services
Are your dreams on paper napkins and old scraps of paper?
Most all good design have some beginnings there. We will transform your dreams and sketches into ‘working drawings’ that contractors can use when creating your special spaces. Our specialized kitchen consultant
Window Dressings
Need window coverings the cat will not destroy yet are stylish?
Our experienced decorators can handle any window-covering project from simple venetian to motorized solar shades over 2 stories high. deZinz supplies blinds such as: venetians, verticals, wood, solar-shades and privacy sheers. In addition we can manufacture custom drapes, swags and jabots to suit any room or style.
Colour Consultations
Ever been in a home where the colour should of worked- but for some reason just seemed off?
This is a common mistake many people make by not understanding how light can distort and play havoc in any room. What looks good under one light may not work in another. Also, there are very slight colour changes in shades and tints that can make one hue work while another very similar colour will not. Our trained decorators understand those slight differences and can help you avoid a costly mistake.
Specialties
These are some of the specialized services deZinz is pleased to offer their clients.
Many people form opinions about the homes they enter either at the curb or at the front door. This can take about 5 seconds—the following services can assist you in insuring your visitors ‘feel’ good about your spaces.
Home Staging
This is a secret of many top Realtors. Hiring a Home Stager can greatly increase the selling price of your home. Simply put this is clearing the clutter and creating eye catching vignettes that draw attention to the desirable aspects of your home while distracting from the ‘not so good parts.’ Home Staging can be rearrangement of furniture, removal of clutter, creating ‘life-style’ vignettes or can be more involved with the suggestion of new paint, carpet or exterior changes to assist you in creating a ‘show-home look. We also offer home staging for special events or too make the most of your home with your existing treasures.
Intentional Feng Shui
Intentional Feng Shui is the art of consciously manifesting your life desires, be it wealth, love or creativity by using the flow of universal energy in your home or office space.
Effectively enhancing the flow of chi, Intentional Feng Shui offers limitless possibilities and opportunities to you.
Interior Alignment
Space Clearing ceremonies are conducted in one form or another by every culture.
By clearing old stale energy from your home either energy from you or energy from a previous occupant and then consecrating the area remarkable positive changes can occur. Space Clearing Ceremonies and Blessings dramatically transform your home or office. Energetically everything that happens in your home leaves an imprint. Balancing and releasing stale or negative energies can powerfully influence the course of your life.
Space Clearing enhances Feng Shui; both can be conducted alone or together.
Consultants
Principle
Raine Turner
Raine Turner is a certified Interior Decorator graduating from the University of Alberta, member of Canadian Decorators Association, Certified Consultant in Interior Alignment and Space Clearing. This is in addition to her 7 years experience in the commercial and residential fields. Raine has been involved in projects for the Government of Alberta, Delta and Coast Hotels, among numerous others and many private residences.
Consultants
Our success can be attributed to the fact we provide a very comprehensive service to our clients. Whether a small or large project deZinz will arrange a package that is custom tailored to a customers' exact requirements. For larger projects deZinz has the ability to custom design and order specialized fabric, wall vinyl and furniture. For smaller projects we have a large selection of suppliers that offer unique and interesting fabrics, furniture and accessories available by custom order.
We can offer a one-stop shopping experience to busy clients or the one-on-one shopping service to a discriminating customer looking for assistance in purchasing accessories or art.
Services
Full Service
No time? Confused by all the options?
Decorating your space can be a daunting undertaking. Whether it is one room or an entire home starting with your wish list and budget, deZinz will design a personal, functional space created exclusively for you. Room finishes, specialized faux paint, custom-made furniture and personalized accessories will create your own private retreat.
Master Plans
Not enough money to redecorate your entire home at once?
Many people face this task, the house needs an up-date but the budget only allows one room at a time. One way to insure a continuous flow from one room to the next- and avoid the distractions of trends is to create a master plan. From this master plan you can progress through the home as the budget allows and create a harmonious living environment for you.
Space Planning
Too much furniture? Not enough? Furniture too big?
Many times furniture is custom ordered without the thought of “How do I get it in the door?” or “ Will it fit in the living room?” With good space planning we can assure you the furniture you buy will comfortably fit in your room while allowing ample room for traffic flow and the everyday activities the room is intended for.
Drafting Services
Are your dreams on paper napkins and old scraps of paper?
Most all good design have some beginnings there. We will transform your dreams and sketches into ‘working drawings’ that contractors can use when creating your special spaces. Our specialized kitchen consultant
Window Dressings
Need window coverings the cat will not destroy yet are stylish?
Our experienced decorators can handle any window-covering project from simple venetian to motorized solar shades over 2 stories high. deZinz supplies blinds such as: venetians, verticals, wood, solar-shades and privacy sheers. In addition we can manufacture custom drapes, swags and jabots to suit any room or style.
Colour Consultations
Ever been in a home where the colour should of worked- but for some reason just seemed off?
This is a common mistake many people make by not understanding how light can distort and play havoc in any room. What looks good under one light may not work in another. Also, there are very slight colour changes in shades and tints that can make one hue work while another very similar colour will not. Our trained decorators understand those slight differences and can help you avoid a costly mistake.
Specialties
These are some of the specialized services deZinz is pleased to offer their clients.
Many people form opinions about the homes they enter either at the curb or at the front door. This can take about 5 seconds—the following services can assist you in insuring your visitors ‘feel’ good about your spaces.
Home Staging
This is a secret of many top Realtors. Hiring a Home Stager can greatly increase the selling price of your home. Simply put this is clearing the clutter and creating eye catching vignettes that draw attention to the desirable aspects of your home while distracting from the ‘not so good parts.’ Home Staging can be rearrangement of furniture, removal of clutter, creating ‘life-style’ vignettes or can be more involved with the suggestion of new paint, carpet or exterior changes to assist you in creating a ‘show-home look. We also offer home staging for special events or too make the most of your home with your existing treasures.
Intentional Feng Shui
Intentional Feng Shui is the art of consciously manifesting your life desires, be it wealth, love or creativity by using the flow of universal energy in your home or office space.
Effectively enhancing the flow of chi, Intentional Feng Shui offers limitless possibilities and opportunities to you.
Interior Alignment
Space Clearing ceremonies are conducted in one form or another by every culture.
By clearing old stale energy from your home either energy from you or energy from a previous occupant and then consecrating the area remarkable positive changes can occur. Space Clearing Ceremonies and Blessings dramatically transform your home or office. Energetically everything that happens in your home leaves an imprint. Balancing and releasing stale or negative energies can powerfully influence the course of your life.
Space Clearing enhances Feng Shui; both can be conducted alone or together.
Consultants
Principle
Raine Turner
Raine Turner is a certified Interior Decorator graduating from the University of Alberta, member of Canadian Decorators Association, Certified Consultant in Interior Alignment and Space Clearing. This is in addition to her 7 years experience in the commercial and residential fields. Raine has been involved in projects for the Government of Alberta, Delta and Coast Hotels, among numerous others and many private residences.
Consultants
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