I never thought to do that...

We "Sais" the "Je ne sais quoi" that gives a home its spark. Here’s a few less than obvious trends you may not have thought of.

Double Trouble Islands

This functional and beautiful use of two kitchen islands is displayed in this kitchen from our recent project in Aurora. It provides extra storage, seating and counter space, & makes use of the generous kitchen layout.

A Touch of Wallpaper

Patterns and bold design are often found in pillows, throws and rugs but often neglected on our walls. Inject a little extra interest with a wallpaper piece, used as a feature wall, to fill a niche, or an entire room. Even your washer and dryer should have a little pizazz.

All Brass All the Time

Chrome and brushed nickel are not the only finishes. Brass, especially, is an elegant way to feature your piping and plumbing.

Moulding Walls

Wall mouldings bring three-dimensional texture and depth to something as vast and plain as your walls. It’s a subtle, yet creative way to transform a wall into a low-relief sculpture.

Mix it Up - Fabrics & Textures

A collage of textures and fabrics bring life to your sofa and chairs. Sometimes the details can bring a room together and make it feel like home. Mix leathers, velvets, furs, rattan, canvas & cotton for a more dimensioned look.

Shiplap Walls

Shiplap panels are peel and stick planks with a real wood veneer for a wood-look textured wall that’s easy to clean. Available in a variety of colours and appearances, such as a more notched and grainy rustic wood or a smoother white wood as pictured here. A simple way to create an excellent feature wall in any room, including the bathroom! We love the Wallplanks brand.

Industrial Sliders

Inside outside, outside inside. These industrial sliders are more than sliding doors. They disappear into the wall, or fold for a dramatic entrance / exit to your room. With a black frame and grid, its industrial design turns a door into a bold art piece.

Colour of the Year

Benjamin Moore’s colour of the year, Metropolitan AF-690 is a cool grey. It’s neutrality is a great canvas for some of the other bolder choices listed here.

Flat Finish Paint

It’s not just the paint colour to be considered, but the paint finish. “Flat”, which is an ultra matte finish, is a minor, yet modern “finish” to the room. No one does flat better than Farrow & Ball, with their Estate Emulsions finish, featured above.

Slab Porcelain Walls

Tiles have been increasing in size, but they have gone beyond the usual tile sizes to a large slab for a grand and luxurious appearance with minimal grout lines. For feature walls, showers, fireplaces & more.

The above ideas you might not have thought of, but will bring that extra piece of finish and style to your home.

But now…..you’ve thought of them.