Thanks for looking! Next I'll give you an update on my house. Its kinda been a boring few weeks of drywalling, but we're about to get exciting with paint and tile! See you soon.
Saturday, July 23, 2011
More Reveal....
Here are the last few pictures of one of my latest projects. There is still one piece of the puzzle to come, and it is the most exciting..... But enjoy these pictures:
Thanks for looking! Next I'll give you an update on my house. Its kinda been a boring few weeks of drywalling, but we're about to get exciting with paint and tile! See you soon.
Thanks for looking! Next I'll give you an update on my house. Its kinda been a boring few weeks of drywalling, but we're about to get exciting with paint and tile! See you soon.
Sunday, July 17, 2011
Grapevine Reveal
I can finally show you a bit of the projects I have been working on for the last few months. I have been so blessed to work with such awesome people. I have the best clients ever.
First of all, a Surrey reno. In this home we renovated most of the main floor. Here is a picture of the family room. The floor was raised so that they could extend their table in the eating area during large functions. This also gave better seperation to the media room beyond.
In this reno, the kitchen was the major transformation. Unfortunately I see now that I don't have a great "after" picture. I will get that this week. So, stay tuned!
The next picture is of a different client's favorite room of their new home. They wanted a spa like retreat, and they got it! They added a whole new level onto their home - literally. Here is what their bathroom looks like:
Unfortunately my photography skills are lacking, and these picture just don't do this room justice. It is pretty spectacular! Here is a picture of the vanity (before it was complete) that I designed and was custom built by my talented finishing carpenter.
I'll have more pictures later in the week. If you subscribe, there will be an email sent to you letter you know that I have updated my blog. See ya soon!
First of all, a Surrey reno. In this home we renovated most of the main floor. Here is a picture of the family room. The floor was raised so that they could extend their table in the eating area during large functions. This also gave better seperation to the media room beyond.
In this reno, the kitchen was the major transformation. Unfortunately I see now that I don't have a great "after" picture. I will get that this week. So, stay tuned!The next picture is of a different client's favorite room of their new home. They wanted a spa like retreat, and they got it! They added a whole new level onto their home - literally. Here is what their bathroom looks like:
Unfortunately my photography skills are lacking, and these picture just don't do this room justice. It is pretty spectacular! Here is a picture of the vanity (before it was complete) that I designed and was custom built by my talented finishing carpenter.
I'll have more pictures later in the week. If you subscribe, there will be an email sent to you letter you know that I have updated my blog. See ya soon!
Wednesday, June 29, 2011
Quick House update
Just a picture of what the house looks like now. Cedar shakes will start to go on soon. We decided to shake the whole front of the house, with a bit of rock. Rock is really expensive and lends itself to an estate-type home. Putting shakes on the whole front of the house doesn't help the budget, but we eliminated a bunch of rock, so it all evens out in the end. Im very excited about the exterior and how it has come together. It actually hasn't come easy - but I am finally confident that the outcome is going to be perfect for us!
Insulation is done, and drywall has begun. Im not sure how interesting these pictures will be, but so many have requested pictures - so here you go:
Grapevine Furniture & Design headquarters:
Eli's Room
I think that if something drives you crazy in your current home, you could go overboard when building a new home. ie my new laundry! Its a bit big:
Insulation is done, and drywall has begun. Im not sure how interesting these pictures will be, but so many have requested pictures - so here you go:
Grapevine Furniture & Design headquarters:
Eli's Room
I think that if something drives you crazy in your current home, you could go overboard when building a new home. ie my new laundry! Its a bit big:
Monday, June 27, 2011
On our way
The last few weeks have been quiet on the house front. Not quiet on the life front with year end school activities and trying to finish up Grapevine Projects. I will have some fun pictures to show you of those projects soon!
I have been mostly working on lighting - Im a bit obssesed. Through it all Ive found some very interesting things. Some of which I have already shared. Ive secured a new account with Robert Abbey lighting who offers amazing lighting from the famed designer Jonathan Adler. Ive also been purchasing from Roost, a company who offers amazing accessories and lighting; most of which use filament bulbs - a trend we continue to see more of.
They also have the most adorable animal head made of felt. My husband can hardly bear me hanging an animal on the wall that he hasn't shot! He'll have to deal with it - 'cause I love them, and there was no blood involved!
Now for flooring. I'm thinking of going light. I can't believe it either. Its not like the honey oak or light maple of days gone by. This is what I am thinking: Although you can't see it well, the small piece left of centre is the one I am favoring. It is white oak with a natural finish and a slight bit of white rubbed into the grain. It is lightly wire brushed which removes the softest grains and creates a less "flat" finish which tends to hide more imperfections. The hickory in the centre is beautiful, but I think it may be too busy and could come off as rustic. Hickory is a very hard wood if you are looking for something to stand the test of time. Baseball bats are made from hickory.
This is a picutre of the flooring that I am favoring in a room: Let me know your thoughts!
I have been mostly working on lighting - Im a bit obssesed. Through it all Ive found some very interesting things. Some of which I have already shared. Ive secured a new account with Robert Abbey lighting who offers amazing lighting from the famed designer Jonathan Adler. Ive also been purchasing from Roost, a company who offers amazing accessories and lighting; most of which use filament bulbs - a trend we continue to see more of.
They also have the most adorable animal head made of felt. My husband can hardly bear me hanging an animal on the wall that he hasn't shot! He'll have to deal with it - 'cause I love them, and there was no blood involved!
Now for flooring. I'm thinking of going light. I can't believe it either. Its not like the honey oak or light maple of days gone by. This is what I am thinking: Although you can't see it well, the small piece left of centre is the one I am favoring. It is white oak with a natural finish and a slight bit of white rubbed into the grain. It is lightly wire brushed which removes the softest grains and creates a less "flat" finish which tends to hide more imperfections. The hickory in the centre is beautiful, but I think it may be too busy and could come off as rustic. Hickory is a very hard wood if you are looking for something to stand the test of time. Baseball bats are made from hickory.
This is a picutre of the flooring that I am favoring in a room: Let me know your thoughts!
Friday, June 10, 2011
More to see
Again, sorry I haven't done this in awhile. Truthfully, things aren't changing as fast. We are moving along quickly though. Insulation next week, and by the end of the week - drywall. Yay - walls!
I love my front door! you are only seeing the side lights, but the door is exquisite! I love my black windows, and hopefully I'll love the colours Ive picked for the house! For some reason I felt so unsure of myself about the exterior. I feel good about my decisions now though. My husband has let me shingle the whole front of the house. I say he "let" me because he is not a fan in cedar shakes, but he trusts me ;) Just can't wait to see those posts get nice and fat and in my yummy white trim. Ive picked Benjamin Moor "Silver Fox" for the exterior, and a warm welcoming yellow for my front door. If Ive known anything all along, its been that I've wanted a yellow door.
This is the back of the house. We plan to shingle the dormers and put hardy board everywhere else. You can see where the covered deck is. There is a gas fireplace going there, and hopefully heaters. Our pool will be just off the deck - they family is very excited about that!
SOME OF THE LIGHTING IVE FOUND:
Are you seeing a trend here? GOLD
I bought 3 of these for my entrance. This one was at Liberty in Vancouver. It was $1100. I bought all 3 of mine including shipping and taxes for under $800!
I don't settle. I just don't. I don't for my clients, and Im not for myself. The tilers usually expect to go to one tile supplier and pick up everything. Not when Lisa is on the job. On one of the jobs I am working on now, the tiles came from 3 suppliers. It impossible for one supplier to have the absolute best option for every situation! Gotta have the best. Then there is the issue of price. Some times you've gotta bite the bullet and just do it. Many times there is a way around it. Same for my lighting. Ive poured hours into it. But hopefully in the end I'll have a couple of high end designer pieces, but mostly just high end looking pieces! The budget can only go so far.
This is the kitchen, family room area - facing into the back yard.
This is Svea's room. She has beautiful vaulted ceilings and a window seat overlooking the front yard. Now just gotta find a low cost lighting option to fill the big vaulted ceilings.
If you follow Grapevine Furniture and Designs on Facebook, you can follow some of my great finds. Thanks for reading. Hope to post again soon.
Next time I should be able to reveal the Grapevine projects I have been working on!
Lisa
I love my front door! you are only seeing the side lights, but the door is exquisite! I love my black windows, and hopefully I'll love the colours Ive picked for the house! For some reason I felt so unsure of myself about the exterior. I feel good about my decisions now though. My husband has let me shingle the whole front of the house. I say he "let" me because he is not a fan in cedar shakes, but he trusts me ;) Just can't wait to see those posts get nice and fat and in my yummy white trim. Ive picked Benjamin Moor "Silver Fox" for the exterior, and a warm welcoming yellow for my front door. If Ive known anything all along, its been that I've wanted a yellow door.
This is the back of the house. We plan to shingle the dormers and put hardy board everywhere else. You can see where the covered deck is. There is a gas fireplace going there, and hopefully heaters. Our pool will be just off the deck - they family is very excited about that!SOME OF THE LIGHTING IVE FOUND:
Are you seeing a trend here? GOLDI bought 3 of these for my entrance. This one was at Liberty in Vancouver. It was $1100. I bought all 3 of mine including shipping and taxes for under $800!
I don't settle. I just don't. I don't for my clients, and Im not for myself. The tilers usually expect to go to one tile supplier and pick up everything. Not when Lisa is on the job. On one of the jobs I am working on now, the tiles came from 3 suppliers. It impossible for one supplier to have the absolute best option for every situation! Gotta have the best. Then there is the issue of price. Some times you've gotta bite the bullet and just do it. Many times there is a way around it. Same for my lighting. Ive poured hours into it. But hopefully in the end I'll have a couple of high end designer pieces, but mostly just high end looking pieces! The budget can only go so far.
This is the kitchen, family room area - facing into the back yard.
This is Svea's room. She has beautiful vaulted ceilings and a window seat overlooking the front yard. Now just gotta find a low cost lighting option to fill the big vaulted ceilings.
If you follow Grapevine Furniture and Designs on Facebook, you can follow some of my great finds. Thanks for reading. Hope to post again soon.Next time I should be able to reveal the Grapevine projects I have been working on!
Lisa
Saturday, May 7, 2011
New and Improved.
Welcome to my new and improved blog! This is the begining of a whole new look. Soon I will be introducing my new website and facebook page. We are busy finishing up two big projects. I look forward to sharing them with you soon.
On to the house.....
Here is what it looks like from the front:
And the back:
The small dormer is the master bedroom, and the large one is the boys bedrooms. Below is the covered porch which will have a fireplace!
This is the side:
The family room wall isn't built yet. The basement below walks out to the side yard.
The upstairs:
This is the new Grapevine Designs headquarters! There is a small portion that will be used as our walk in closet. This area provides some interesting challenges with the slanted walls. But in the end I think it will add to the uniqueness of the space!
Have a little peek at my sink sink for the basement bathroom: Isn't it beautiful? It is even more gorgeous in person. I just about fell over when it came out of the box. Its soooo pretty! Yes I do get this excited about sinks - that is why I am a designer.
The best news about this beautiful sink is what I paid for it. We were just on a little trip to Seattle and popped in to the Restoration Hardware Outlet. You know, if there is something particular you are looking for, you can sign up to get a call if it comes in. This is what I had planned to do. But to my surprise - there it was! Ready for me to take to a loving home. So I signed up for a vanity for Svea's bathroom. Anyway, back to my beautiful sink: I walked out of there with this good looking plumbing fixture for $443.09 US - which these days is less in Canadian dollars! As soon as we crossed over the boarder again (which we did without a stitch of duty or taxes), I called Restoration Hardware in Vancouver. When all is said and done in Vancouver I would have paid, $1114.40 US! No I did not put an extra 1 there. My husband is even impressed with my purchase! Every little bit helps where the budget is concerned.
On to the house.....
Here is what it looks like from the front:
And the back:
The small dormer is the master bedroom, and the large one is the boys bedrooms. Below is the covered porch which will have a fireplace!
This is the side:
The family room wall isn't built yet. The basement below walks out to the side yard.
The upstairs:
This is the new Grapevine Designs headquarters! There is a small portion that will be used as our walk in closet. This area provides some interesting challenges with the slanted walls. But in the end I think it will add to the uniqueness of the space!
Have a little peek at my sink sink for the basement bathroom: Isn't it beautiful? It is even more gorgeous in person. I just about fell over when it came out of the box. Its soooo pretty! Yes I do get this excited about sinks - that is why I am a designer.
The best news about this beautiful sink is what I paid for it. We were just on a little trip to Seattle and popped in to the Restoration Hardware Outlet. You know, if there is something particular you are looking for, you can sign up to get a call if it comes in. This is what I had planned to do. But to my surprise - there it was! Ready for me to take to a loving home. So I signed up for a vanity for Svea's bathroom. Anyway, back to my beautiful sink: I walked out of there with this good looking plumbing fixture for $443.09 US - which these days is less in Canadian dollars! As soon as we crossed over the boarder again (which we did without a stitch of duty or taxes), I called Restoration Hardware in Vancouver. When all is said and done in Vancouver I would have paid, $1114.40 US! No I did not put an extra 1 there. My husband is even impressed with my purchase! Every little bit helps where the budget is concerned.
Monday, April 18, 2011
Contemporary Colour
My very stylish friend asked me to help her bring her ideas for her contemporary home to life. Here is a sample of some of the fabric we found for her banquette and family room. Also notice the Haro sectional from Stylus with a custom fabric .
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