The heated floor in white porcelain reflects sunlight, creating continuity between the interior and the natural
surroundings—the beach in summer and snow in winter.
Since the house is surrounded by conifers, the FX Studio par Clairoux team decided to be daring and use green
glass accents. Often used in contemporary spaces, clear glass can define different areas while remaining subtle.
Spatial Organization and the Interior
Because the cottage was in a wetland, it was impossible to increase its surface area, so the team had to work
with the house’s existing structure.
The porch was integrated into the interior environment while preserving its separateness. The northern white
cedar walls and ceiling, which are identical to the exterior walls, make the area into an intermediary space
between outdoor activities and household comfort. The existing fireplace in the living room was reoriented
toward the porch and replaced with a more functional gas fireplace.
Interior designers work from human experience toward design, not the other way around. Sometimes, it is
by designing kitchens and bathrooms that we best reflect our clients’ daily uses and ergonomic comfort. The
strength of a good designer is the ability to respect a living space’s authenticity and develop it based on its
uses.
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