Houzz Tour: A Beige New construction turns into House Party Fun - This five at home in Toronto was quite annoying when its owners hired interior designer Shirley Meisels. "Although relatively new, it was pretty basic in terms of finishes ... and it was decorated in beige boring, she said. The house lacked cornicing, lighting and character in general.
"Customers wanted a family home that was as dynamic as they are, a happy place that the two were working for their busy lifestyles and warm feel and welcoming They wanted the character. . and color with great attention to detail, "says Meisels the family also frequently hosts guests from out of town and love entertaining 'this is definitely the party house -. all holiday and every long weekend this house full of people, "she said
Houzz at a glance
. Who lives here Duke, Cathy and their two children
Location Toronto, Canada
Size 4 bedrooms, 5 bathrooms and a granny flat
Shirley Meisels
despite three chocolate brown walls and chocolate brown door, this room is surprisingly light and bright. "This room is being south facing and so gets a lot of light, said Meisels. "The furniture in bold and bright painted paper also help lift the dark and dingy room with bright and cheerful despite these gloomy walls.
Check reasons for bolder wallpaper
Check reasons for bolder wallpaper
Shirley Meisels
in the family room, built-in units help keep the television from dominating the system and add symmetry. They also hide unsightly items. 'Built-in units can be a great way to hide partitions, wiring and plugs and all kinds of structural elements necessary but unattractive, said Meisels. "The unity of the left lies a plumbing pipe while the unit on the right is a firm that works."
The room strikes the perfect balance between masculine and feminine. "Every time I create a room that I tend from high to low, said Meisels. "I practice, so that the largest furniture / investment pieces that I buy are almost always super clean and neutral. Nature "no frills" of these elements tend to feel more masculine.
As for the women? "I would have more fun with pattern and color with smaller furniture such as ottomans and bold lime green armchairs. Here's where the fantasy element comes into play and the more feminine touches, "she said
Presidents :. Mitchell Gold
couch Theatre: Design Within Reach
The room strikes the perfect balance between masculine and feminine. "Every time I create a room that I tend from high to low, said Meisels. "I practice, so that the largest furniture / investment pieces that I buy are almost always super clean and neutral. Nature "no frills" of these elements tend to feel more masculine.
As for the women? "I would have more fun with pattern and color with smaller furniture such as ottomans and bold lime green armchairs. Here's where the fantasy element comes into play and the more feminine touches, "she said
Presidents :. Mitchell Gold
couch Theatre: Design Within Reach
Shirley Meisels
the dining room has a feeling of cleanliness and contemporary to it, while Meisels cornices and paneling designed give a traditional feel. This room was a blank canvas with bare walls and really no place for a buffet, she said. "I decided to add panels to the walls to add interest and warm the space up. The cornicing also helped create wall partitions otherwise unsightly look like an architectural feature
chairs and candlesticks :. Barbara Barry
fabric Drapery: Riad Kravet
chairs and candlesticks :. Barbara Barry
fabric Drapery: Riad Kravet
Shirley Meisels
family is very busy and the kitchen is the hub of the house. "We wanted the kitchen to be functional with as much storage as possible without feeling overwhelming, said Meisels. "We were looking for the light and airy, and run the cabinets to the ceiling used every inch of storage while creating the illusion of height. Glass cabinets are mainly for decorative display and break the heaviness of all the cabinets. The glass reflection adds a little sparkle as well
On the credenza. Why rafters? "Everyone loves the herringbone! Meisels said. "There seems to be so many things in this kitchen with marble island and marble table (the breakfast bar) huge, so I was reluctant to use the stone for the backsplash as well. A kitchen like this required a luxurious finish, so I used a single tile but with a sophisticated and interesting pattern. "
On the credenza. Why rafters? "Everyone loves the herringbone! Meisels said. "There seems to be so many things in this kitchen with marble island and marble table (the breakfast bar) huge, so I was reluctant to use the stone for the backsplash as well. A kitchen like this required a luxurious finish, so I used a single tile but with a sophisticated and interesting pattern. "
Shirley Meisels
In this picture you can see how the windows punctuate the room with light.
Tip: When deciding on a size of the island, wide strip on the floor and experience. "Much of the time was spent debating the size and function of this island, said Meisels. "We recorded on the ground several times, taking great care to measure the distance of all appliances, walls, and so on. I was walking owner imaginary stove refrigerator to sink just to make sure that the island does not feel too overwhelming for her.
The island just out marble. It has plenty of storage for trash, recycling, food containers and cookbooks. He also contains a sink, dishwasher and microwave. Excluding seasonal dishes is stored on the next stool.
Drop: Robert Abbey
Marble: Statuario
Stools: custom with Sunbrella fabric Robert Allen
Tip: When deciding on a size of the island, wide strip on the floor and experience. "Much of the time was spent debating the size and function of this island, said Meisels. "We recorded on the ground several times, taking great care to measure the distance of all appliances, walls, and so on. I was walking owner imaginary stove refrigerator to sink just to make sure that the island does not feel too overwhelming for her.
The island just out marble. It has plenty of storage for trash, recycling, food containers and cookbooks. He also contains a sink, dishwasher and microwave. Excluding seasonal dishes is stored on the next stool.
Drop: Robert Abbey
Marble: Statuario
Stools: custom with Sunbrella fabric Robert Allen
Shirley Meisels
the breakfast area is at the end of the kitchen and opens onto a wooden deck overlooking the beautifully landscaped garden. "The room is square, so it was more logical to use a round table for both measurement and flow outward," says Meisels
Trick:. When decorating walls, think beyond work or framed pictures. "The walls can be difficult to decorate in an interesting way. The default is always to use art or family photos ... but I find that so dull and flat when used over and over again in every room, said Meisels. As an alternative, it creates a rhythm throughout the house using baseboard , wallpaper, cornicing and other sculptural elements. "Because the room was a kitchen, I chose plates to add a touch of casual fun and color and also to echo the round table, said Meisels.
How to create a composition plate ! I had a good time pulling plate collection together, "she said. I'm just a china shop, picked up a bunch of my favorites, all placed on the ground and started to mix and match. Anything that stands out as being too weird I eliminated while being aware not all chose the same designer. There is a common thread between all plates and trays, either by color or pattern. I also used a variety of sizes and shapes to keep the interesting collection
Table :. Saarinen Tulip table by Knoll
Chandelier: Robert Abby
Bowl Crate and Barrel
Trick:. When decorating walls, think beyond work or framed pictures. "The walls can be difficult to decorate in an interesting way. The default is always to use art or family photos ... but I find that so dull and flat when used over and over again in every room, said Meisels. As an alternative, it creates a rhythm throughout the house using baseboard , wallpaper, cornicing and other sculptural elements. "Because the room was a kitchen, I chose plates to add a touch of casual fun and color and also to echo the round table, said Meisels.
How to create a composition plate ! I had a good time pulling plate collection together, "she said. I'm just a china shop, picked up a bunch of my favorites, all placed on the ground and started to mix and match. Anything that stands out as being too weird I eliminated while being aware not all chose the same designer. There is a common thread between all plates and trays, either by color or pattern. I also used a variety of sizes and shapes to keep the interesting collection
Table :. Saarinen Tulip table by Knoll
Chandelier: Robert Abby
Bowl Crate and Barrel
Shirley Meisels
Usually we suppose furniture is planned around a grand piano, but in this case, the owners decided they wanted to add after all the furniture had been purchased. "Fortunately, I tend not to overfill a space with furniture that we had enough room to play and change things," said Meisels. "The only thing that was changed was the original coffee table, which was larger and larger. I went with a glass coffee table instead of giving the room a breathing space '
drapery fabric. Riad by Kravet
Sofa: Celia Mitchell Gold
Silk and wool carpets for The Rug Company
drapery fabric. Riad by Kravet
Sofa: Celia Mitchell Gold
Silk and wool carpets for The Rug Company
Shirley Meisels
The master bedroom is serene and beautiful. Master rooms for rest and relaxation, so I chose the fabrics, colors and textures to embody it, said Meisels. S Hades gray taupe and silver are both sophisticated and soothing.
Tip: Random color and texture matches make things more interesting. "I am not to find an exact match; as long as the colors and textures are in the right order of magnitude, I'll throw them together, "said Meisels. "My gray wood are close, but not the same, the curtains are a similar shade to paint grasscloth paper, zebra print is charcoal, the bed frame is blue / gray and so after. This superposition of shades and textures that are close but not perfect for me adds warmth and interest
Bed frame :. Micheal Weiss
nightstands: Bolier
Tip: Random color and texture matches make things more interesting. "I am not to find an exact match; as long as the colors and textures are in the right order of magnitude, I'll throw them together, "said Meisels. "My gray wood are close, but not the same, the curtains are a similar shade to paint grasscloth paper, zebra print is charcoal, the bed frame is blue / gray and so after. This superposition of shades and textures that are close but not perfect for me adds warmth and interest
Bed frame :. Micheal Weiss
nightstands: Bolier
Shirley Meisels
color palette from the main room continues in the bathroom. "I wanted both rooms feel unified I wore soft silver gray palette to the room, said Meisels.
An unexpected mix of materials adds light to this relatively small bathroom, reflecting the natural light from two unit opposite windows of sink. I wanted to make up for what the room lacked in size with exceptional finishes. Thus, the choice of the tile the whole wall of the sink unit with Vero glass mosaic. These add texture, shine and really highlights the sink unit creating a wonderful focal wall. "The tiles also pick up the dark gray ground limestone used on the floor and shower walls.
A sink unit with legs also adds openness to the room. 'I love the sink units that feel like furniture; they feel so much more elegant, especially in the bathrooms, 'n she said.
Get tips on decorating with coffee tones
An unexpected mix of materials adds light to this relatively small bathroom, reflecting the natural light from two unit opposite windows of sink. I wanted to make up for what the room lacked in size with exceptional finishes. Thus, the choice of the tile the whole wall of the sink unit with Vero glass mosaic. These add texture, shine and really highlights the sink unit creating a wonderful focal wall. "The tiles also pick up the dark gray ground limestone used on the floor and shower walls.
A sink unit with legs also adds openness to the room. 'I love the sink units that feel like furniture; they feel so much more elegant, especially in the bathrooms, 'n she said.
Get tips on decorating with coffee tones
Shirley Meisels
Tip: Mix songs grown-up in the a child's room. This room is designed for 3 year old son of the couple. "I'm not a fan room" theme "for children. Having myself, I know how fast their interests may change, "said Meisels. "On the contrary, I want to integrate very adult elements in the design of the room of a child, as the custom padded bed, with fun patterns, colors and shapes. We chose the wallpaper of the robot, but stopped short of a robot robot carpet and linens. I think mixing a little of this and a little of that in the end will last longer as the child grows "
Desk :. Vintage
Bedding: IKEA and West Elm ( throw and cushions are custom)
Rug: Madeline Weinrib
nightstands: Crate and Barrel
Desk :. Vintage
Bedding: IKEA and West Elm ( throw and cushions are custom)
Rug: Madeline Weinrib
nightstands: Crate and Barrel
Shirley Meisels
Tip: Involve young children design decisions. Meisels designed this room for 5-year old daughter of the couple. "I do not want to involve children in designing their parts; they like to have a voice in decision making. Of course, I am a design control freak so I never ask instead, I have three choices the parent and I have already decided on "what you want for your room?" - It is a negotiation where all parties walk away happy
Rooms: personalized
Bedside tables and bench: Crate and Barrel
Wallpaper: Sanssouci Designers Guild
Rooms: personalized
Bedside tables and bench: Crate and Barrel
Wallpaper: Sanssouci Designers Guild
Shirley Meisels
Remember the last minute grand piano in the living room? The dressing table was purchased for the show, but lost his place under piano. "Dare I say it? I spray a hairdresser Barbara Barry bubble gum pink! Meisels said. "I put a glass topper on it to protect the surface and one day he will make a great desk for homework.
This kind of versatility and problem solving are making a great designer.
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This kind of versatility and problem solving are making a great designer.
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