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Quebec’ s residential landscape. This raw materiality contributes to the home’ s timelessness and sensory dimension.
The kitchen, set slightly back, occupies a more intimate space, tucked away from the main living area thanks to a volume housing the mudroom and pantry. A substantial custom-built piece of furniture, designed as a discreet structuring element, is included. The central wooden unit sets a rhythm and adds dynamism to the living area.
At the heart of the interior design approach was a reflection on the emotions the occupants wished to experience daily.
gentle quality of the atmosphere and the fluidity of circulation.
Entirely realised in collaboration with local artisans and professionals from the Sutton region, the project reflects a design approach where each carefully considered choice contributes to a lasting, humancentered coherence deeply rooted in its context.
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“ I like to start a project by asking clients how they want to feel in their home,” explains Aza Lussier, associate designer at La Nony FAMILI.“ Do we want a place that soothes, that reassures, that inspires? The desired emotion then becomes a guiding thread for all design decisions.”
Here, the notion of connection— to oneself as well as to others— guided the project. Spaces were envisioned as an enveloping cocoon, conducive to rest, privacy, and moments of gathering. Walls, kept in light, neutral tones, were intended as a backdrop to highlight the filtered forest light, while the richness of the atmosphere relies on precise material work: wall finishes, cotton, linen, rattan, artisan tiles, and wood, omnipresent in the furniture and across most ceilings.
Arches and rounded forms, integrated into the architecture, furniture, and lighting, ensure formal coherence and soften transitions, contributing to the
TECHNICAL SHEET:
Architecture: Le Local Design and La Nony FAMILI Interior Design: La Nony FAMILI Project Manager: Aza Lussier Location: Sutton, Québec, Canada Year: 2025 Area: 3,990 sq. ft. Photography: Ulysse Lermerise Bouchard – OSA images
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