Design of the Day - Golden Iris Coffee Table - Andres Schneiter

Design of the Day - Golden Iris Table - By Andres Schneiter 

Today's design of the day features the work of local furniture designer
Andres Schneiter. The contemporary lines of this piece reveal the evidence
of a skilled craftsman and designer, as well as a truly original artistic
vision.

Over the past few years, Andres Schneiter's furniture designs have been
featured at IDSWest in Vancouver, where his designs have increasingly
garnered the attention and accolades of the design community. Andres's
work is designed and fabricated in his own Maple Art Studio,
where he welcomes enquiries regarding custom furniture designs in a
variety of wood types. 

For more information about this designer or other designs featured in

Design Of The Day, please feel free to contact us.

Design of the Day - OFFI Packet Table

Perfect for a child's room, we were impressed by the simplicity, functionality and space saving feature of this unique design. We are considering possibly brining these in as a local distributor for the brand. If you are interested in this design please do not hesitate to contact us. 

Design of the Day - White Mid-Century Lacquer Desk

One of our favorite suppliers, Style In Form in Vancouver, 

is offering this modernist inspired white lacquer desk. 

For information on how to order this or other products offered by Style In Form,  please  contact us.

Specifications:
29.75"H x 47.25"W x 17.75"D
Materials : Oak Vaneer Top and Lacquer Drawers With Solid Rubberwood Legs    Colour: White with Walnut

Design of the Day - Eero Saarinen's Womb Chair (1948)

 

This large and very comfortable lounge chair was designed by Eero Saarinen in 1948 and is called the Womb Chair because of its unique, enveloping shape. The chair and ottoman are completely upholstered in a wool & polyester blend fabric over a foam-lined molded fiberglass frame. Features: Dimensions: Chair: Width: 39.5" x Height: 36" x Depth: 34" Ottoman: Width: 26" x Height: 19" x Depth: 22" The popularity of this chair has seen a resurgence in the last year, perhaps due to its scale, minimalist form and classic mid-century design. If you are interested in owning a high quality reproduction of this classic chair, please  do not hesitate to contact us.

Design of The Day - Silhouette Console Table

Today's design "the silhouette table" is available locally through one of our suppliers in Vancouver. We like the clean lines of this piece, and we recently sold two of  these to residential clients in Yaletown. The piece comes in two sizes, the larger is big enough to be used as a TV console. The smaller is an ideal size for an entrance, lobby, or other occasional space. For more information about this table please contact us through our website at www.taointeriors.com

Three Great Reasons to Hire an Interior Designer

There are many advantages of using an interior designer during the home renovation process. The following are the top 3 reasons why we believe hiring a designer may be the best way to go:

1. Experience

Using the designer's expertise, you will avoid the common pitfalls that many homeowners and business owners experience when attempting to do everything themselves. Many people believe that hiring a professional designer is expensive, yet many DIY design projects run extensively over budget due to costly errors. Furthermore, the workload of involved in managing a design project is often too much for the average individual or business. After consulting with you as to your budget, we can ensure ease of selection for design elements and materials, and develop a project timeline for your new interior. We do the work, while you enjoy the process of watching your space transform.

2. Forward Thinking Improvements

In addition to offering expertise, designers can also help to deliver lifestyle requirements currently demanded by the market. In the present market, people are looking to maximize space for dining, entertainment, and storage. Because both living and work spaces are getting smaller all the time, its important to capitalize as much as possible on the functionality of even the smallest areas. Working with scale and dimensions is what we do best. We can offer suggestions to make sure your space is used to its utmost, tailoring your existing floor plan to best suit your needs now, and in the future.

3. Savings

Above all, a designers job is to save you valuable time and money. An interior designer can provide you with access to wholesale supplier discounts for purchasing the materials you will need for your renovation or home staging project. These discounts help to ensure the design changes will stay within budget and make everything affordable.

Chicken Dance 36" X 36"

This is negative photographic image was created by John Bland, our Sales & Marketing Director
and has been forwarded to our Art Director, Lynda Croll-Cameron for private sale. Please call the office to inquire. (White Lacquer Frame) 

The Contemporary Kitchen

Contemporary kitchens have transformed into minimal masterpieces with open concepts, uncluttered walls and floating islands now par for the course. Fine lines, quartz countertops, and two-tone cabinetry in white with wood grain accents are some of the latest trends.  The combination of earth tones, with high gloss surfaces gives a textural contrast that transforms the purely functional into a timeless form.

More than a place to prepare a meal, the contemporary kitchen has become a social gathering place and an anchorpoint for the overall design of the home.

Staged Property in River Springs, Coquitlam - SOLD

This beautiful 3 bedroom home was recently listed by one of our realtor partners, Brian McDougall in River Springs, Coquitlam. Features of the property include recently updated flooring, a large kitchen and dining area, a bright and open master bedroom, freshly painted walls, new kitchen appliances in addition to a beautiful front and back yard. What more could you ask for in a new home? For more information regarding this listing visit Brian's Website.  For more photos, please see our Recent Work.

Choosing Paint Colors

       Choosing the right paint colors for your home can often be a daunting task. There are many things to consider, and often a color consultation with a professional designer can assist in the decision making process. 

The following are a few tips to remember when choosing paint colors. 

1.)Choosing exterior and interior paint colors involve different decision making processes and techniques. Don't try to apply indoor treatments outdoors or visa versa.

2.)For exterior color, consider your home's overall streetscape, architectural details, and history. Don't copy your neighbors, and try to choose something that is "you". Remember you have to live with the decision for awhile. Picking something too bold, or out of character may result in second thoughts after the fact.. 

3.)Light colours, and especially light trim colors, will add size to your home. Darker trim colours tend to make things look smaller, but can assist in drawing attention to the architectural details of a larger home. 

4.) Try not to use tone on tone color. Its fine to stay within the same range of colours on the same swatch, but tonal values between the trim and wall color should be far enough apart that a definite contrast is created. Contrast is important in highlighting the architecture of your home's exterior. 

5.) Consider what can't be painted. If you have metal railings, stonework, brick, vinyl windows, or any other permanent fixtures, make sure these elements are included into the overall color scheme. 

6.) Test before you try. Most paint companies will provide test patches to allow you to see the true color in natural lighting conditions before you commit to a certain color. 

If you are in need of a paint color consultation for your home, please feel free to Contact Us one of our designers would be happy to assist you.

Monochromatic Room Design: A Hot New Trend

Monocrhomatic room design is a hot new trend in interior design. A monochromatic palette can bring elegance and sophistication to virtually any space.  In a monochromatic palette, the same hue is repeated in various levels of saturation to create visual continuity and balance. White and black are added to the palette to make the hue lighter or darker. White and black are obvious choices for accents, because neither will upset the balance of the monochromatic scheme.