Houzz Tour: Iconic Design Accents in a contemporary Canadian - Designer Loft Stéphane Chamard won that position when his customer, one doctor with a penchant for entertainment, saw the private home of Stéphane on Houzz. "However, he did not want a house that looked something like this project," explains the designer. "He asked for the same couch, but that's all. What the client wanted was a place with minimalist décor with an atmosphere of the 1960s where he could entertain his friends. Stéphane obliged with an interior that might appeal to a young Don Draper - if Mad Men character lived in a loft Canadian.
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Houzz at a Glance
Designer Stephane Chamard
Location Ontario, Canada
Size 10 square feet (149 square meters); 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Stéphane said that when his client bought the loft house, which is in a former office building, there was a large concrete area open, except for the bathroom. He designed the walls surrounding two bedrooms. The private quarters are front and run against a wall. The public spaces - the living room, dining room and kitchen - are at the back of the house in an open space, lined window
Where possible, Stéphane selected original vintage pieces to provide home .. the sofa seen here is new, but the chairs, lamps and coffee table were around at the time of the mythical Draper launched its advertising agency career.
Stéphane said he often chooses to multiple lamps to illuminate a space, because he prefers the gloomy look of the lamp and because they bring the lighting at a human level
a customer request :. no carpets. "He likes to have people for drinks, says the designer. "I think it is a maintenance problem. It is much easier to wipe a concrete floor with a carpet. "
Sofa, Roche Bobois. Armchairs, Vintage Womb chairs by Eero Saarinen to Knoll.
Designer Stephane Chamard
Location Ontario, Canada
Size 10 square feet (149 square meters); 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
Stéphane said that when his client bought the loft house, which is in a former office building, there was a large concrete area open, except for the bathroom. He designed the walls surrounding two bedrooms. The private quarters are front and run against a wall. The public spaces - the living room, dining room and kitchen - are at the back of the house in an open space, lined window
Where possible, Stéphane selected original vintage pieces to provide home .. the sofa seen here is new, but the chairs, lamps and coffee table were around at the time of the mythical Draper launched its advertising agency career.
Stéphane said he often chooses to multiple lamps to illuminate a space, because he prefers the gloomy look of the lamp and because they bring the lighting at a human level
a customer request :. no carpets. "He likes to have people for drinks, says the designer. "I think it is a maintenance problem. It is much easier to wipe a concrete floor with a carpet. "
Sofa, Roche Bobois. Armchairs, Vintage Womb chairs by Eero Saarinen to Knoll.
Stephane chamard
the lines of the sofa, bathroom fixtures and dining chairs Stéphane illustrate the philosophy of introducing undulating lines in an angular space to add interest. "Otherwise, the space would be too square, rectangular too, he said. "In this way, it is more sensual.
Chairs, Vintage Cherner. Table Vintage Knoll. For light, LZF.
Learn more about the chair Cherner
Chairs, Vintage Cherner. Table Vintage Knoll. For light, LZF.
Learn more about the chair Cherner
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Stéphane gave the vintage table a modern touch by having it painted a dark green.
Stephane chamard
Stéphane was influenced by leafy views of the trees outside the window. Drawing on this, he brought in shades of green and brown, happened to be popular in the 1960s These green vases have been found around the shops in Toronto.
Stephane chamard
Maybe no other single person in North America has a long cooking plan. The reason is simple: "He likes to have four or five friends for a glass of wine," says Stéphane. "For him, this is the best way to entertain.
Here you can see the walls of the room are not going to the ceiling. Because the customer lives here by himself, he has no privacy issues of a family or a person who has many overnight guests. The wall allows space to share the natural light
Here you can see the walls of the room are not going to the ceiling. Because the customer lives here by himself, he has no privacy issues of a family or a person who has many overnight guests. The wall allows space to share the natural light
Stephane chamard
Stéphane chose simple black stools that resemble sculptural against white worktop.
Victor Vasarely A vintage print - the artist who helped bring the era grooviness Mad Men -. The tone design
Victor Vasarely A vintage print - the artist who helped bring the era grooviness Mad Men -. The tone design
Stephane chamard
The kitchen Ikea makes an elegant statement. The desk lamp at the end of the work plan throws a small pool of light, making the space seem more intimate when just a couple of people visit.
Stephane chamard
one of the rooms serves as a bedroom and an office. For the meridian the designer chose a cashmere fabric for the base and a camouflage-print cloth (found in a local store military power) for the seat. "It is a thing G. I. Joe," he said.
A collage of fashion photography of Bruce Weber is a placeholder until the perfect piece of art can be found.
A collage of fashion photography of Bruce Weber is a placeholder until the perfect piece of art can be found.
Stephane chamard
The unit Ikea shelving is a hack. Many people like the good looks own lack of tray of society. But it is difficult to see anything other than lightweight accessories on it because of its limited carrying capacity. Stéphane has solved the problem and made the Lacks bookworthy by installing a single vertical support and shifting shelves outside.
Shelves, Ikea Lack of
Shelves, Ikea Lack of
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A vintage desk and chair are on the opposite wall. "Many old offices of this period are small, but you do not always need a big office, said Stéphane.
Stephane chamard
The client had already this bed and wanted to keep it. The designer said he issued less cumbersome by adding mirrored art above; large, thin devices next to him light; and more Vasarely art on the dresser vintage. "In the surrounding of interesting articles, you are distracted visually how heavy it is, he said.
Stephane chamard
the hall is a stretch of white walls and concrete (the rooms are to the right). Stéphane decided the space needed contrast and texture, so he hung African masks.
Browse more polished concrete
Browse more polished concrete
Stephane chamard
the contrast between the white background and intricate sculptures gives the wall a look gallery.
Stephane chamard
's other side of the concrete pillar, a bench appears more masks and bakelite desk lamp. "Walking in the hallway at night is very dramatic, Stephane said. "The light on the mask highlights and casts long shadows.
Stephane chamard
design for one person was a change of pace for the designer. "When you work for a couple, there is a certain amount of negotiation between them, which is necessary to create an interior shared by two people, he said. "Then I had to please a single customer. Each project has its challenges, but it was fun.
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