My Houzz: Crisp graphics Lines and color in a Canadian apartment - When Michelle Le Nguyen and David Klein sought to buy a house in Montreal, they wanted something with character, and they are not afraid to put in the effort to make them. Thus, although the couple - she's a design student; he worked in business development - were already buying a heritage loft, they changed their plans when this former office loft showroom became available.
With a little planning and some savvy design, Nguyen Klein and transforms the space in a custom home in accordance with their creative lifestyle.
Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here The Michelle Nguyen and David Klein
Location Montreal, Canada
Size 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
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Buy their apartment directly from the developer meant the couple could have a lot of customization, handles floors to the kitchen cabinet. They are delighted with their choice. "We wanted it to be white on white," said Nguyen, who has chosen to add frills stained furniture and art.
The pair painted all black matte west-facing wall to add visual interest and contrast. Plumen lightbulbs, controlled from the U.K., complement their hanging lamps Tom Dixon inspired
Table :. Domison; Lights: Ramos, Zone
The pair painted all black matte west-facing wall to add visual interest and contrast. Plumen lightbulbs, controlled from the U.K., complement their hanging lamps Tom Dixon inspired
Table :. Domison; Lights: Ramos, Zone
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Nguyen, who is completing his design studies at Concordia University, has an appreciation for art and furnishings Montreal-products. The framed prints on the wall of the room room were made by the photographer friend Annabelle Agnew, and the table was a purchase transaction of a local business
Table :. Domison; white chairs: Reidar, Ikea; black chairs: PS 2012 chair, Ikea
Table :. Domison; white chairs: Reidar, Ikea; black chairs: PS 2012 chair, Ikea
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After falling for this midcentury style sofa with storage Montreal Domison design company, Nguyen discovered that the company had closed its retail store. She contacted the company and discovered that he had simply moved to commercial projects and online sales only; the sofa has been updated accordingly.
Sofa: Jasper Domison
Sofa: Jasper Domison
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the pair live without television. "With mobility of technology, there is really no need for a TV these days, said Klein. "In this way, the show is what it should be -to hang out with people and enjoy the space."
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After buying the loft, they worked with architects Prével to make the space more functional than 16 feet high. They closed off the main bedroom lofted, making this more private space. He now works as a guest room.
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the room now serves as the master bedroom was originally a desk. Now called The Lair, was furnished with a bunk bed accessed by a ladder. "It is our favorite room in the house," says Nguyen. "It is basically for children and for adults. It is our sanctuary - .. Nobody is allowed up there but us "
Need a larger scale, Klein found two scales Craigslist, then painted and had filed down to integrate into their
regime
Rug: Gislev, Ikea
Need a larger scale, Klein found two scales Craigslist, then painted and had filed down to integrate into their
regime
Rug: Gislev, Ikea
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While the couple was counseled to keep a bath to increase the resale value of the mezzanine, Nguyen was also insisted that the space have only a shower. "A good shower is all you really need in a home, she said. "We thought to ourselves," Are we going to use a bath? Why plan construction around the next owners if we do not use it?
Check ways of working in black and white in the bathroom
Check ways of working in black and white in the bathroom
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the second of the two scales of recovery leads to a platform of storage, where things will die, "said Nguyen, laughing. She and Klein ultimately intends to create a reading area in the loft space.
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Although kitchen does not lack storage space, the area under the staircase is equipped with trolleys pretty vintage style to keep frequently used kitchen items handy.
Carts: Råskog, Ikea
Carts: Råskog, Ikea
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The staircase leads to a full guest room height. This architectural pendant light hanging from the ceiling in the hallway
Light :. Apollo Zone
Light :. Apollo Zone
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Nguyen, who became well versed in the design and interior construction through its previous projects, has strong opinions on wasted space. "I hate the cabinets, she said," I always torn out and replaced with integrated or freestanding storage. It's just a more functional use of space, and there are fewer dead zones that eventually juice being cluttered and dirty.
This row of cupboards overlooks a bedroom wall.
This row of cupboards overlooks a bedroom wall.
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Not afraid of color, Nguyen and Klein have chosen furniture in a bold red color to compensate for any bright white space. These chairs stuffed doubles as extra for customers.
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free to provide their kitchen from scratch, they opted for cabinets and bright white counters to remain consistent with their white on white theme. The color cuisine bursting from a KitchenAid mixer lemon, bought in a sale.
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The couple split their time between Montreal, where Nguyen works, and San Francisco, where Klein works as a business developer for an Internet company. The refrigerator magnet welcomes the collection they have accumulated during their travels around the world.
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Nguyen and Klein are not necessarily the budget buyers, but the buyers cautious. "I do not believe everything you buy should be precious, Nguyen said. "It's nice to have an association, an emotional connection with the elements of your home - be it the pride to find a great piece of art for sale or frustration because it took forever to get delivered . Then there will be a story behind it, which makes it all the more interesting "
Storage locker unit :. PS Cabinet Ikea
Storage locker unit :. PS Cabinet Ikea
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the couple recently started renting a second home in San Francisco owned by the grandfather of Klein, and contribute to renovations. Klein, left, and Nguyen have learned a thing or two about home renovations and Nguyen offers this advice to other owners who are beginning to provide a new space: "Try to define your own personal style, then try to visualize the theme in your space. It will feel much cohesive.’
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