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The kitchen/dining area was created for mingling, according to the
designers. As per Paul’s instructions, the counter height table and chairs
enable a seated guest to sit “at approximately the same eye level as
standing guests”.  The dark wooden table, window pane and checked
fabric chairs further the condo’s masculine elegance. Mirrored cabinets,
glassware, and metal sports trophies spark interest and bring visual
depth. “The condo is not all that big, and some areas just seemed to be
wasted space. I wanted the boys to make them useful and appealing”
Paul noted.
The condo’s 8 X 10 ft. living room is tailored like a bespoke suit.
Pewter and soft browns are used in the accessories and club-style
furniture. Warm textures, reflective surfaces, and curated layering add
intimacy. “Rich colours in a smaller space are perfectly fine provided
the space has sufficient lighting. Consider using only two colours in the
scheme of the room to make it feel larger,” Glen and Jamie note. “We
often tell clients that dark rooms are about lighting not colour.”
Simplicity enhances the space in the bedroom. The designers used
café-au-lait versions of the condo’s colours and materials. Layered linens
and textures including mirrored surfaces amplify the room’s light touch.
The headboard was custom-made. “The simplicity of the room and the
elegance of the finishes, provide the feeling of luxury,” the designers
comment.
“I’m not a patient guy but you have to be patient. Design is a process.
It does cost some money, but allowing time for the process has an
amazing outcome,” Paul states. 

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