It really elevates the space and gives it a timeless, elegant feel to allow
for some funkier, more modern elements like the rug and lamps.
CHT CAN YOU OFFER WORDS OF WISDOM TO READERS
LOOKING TO RE-DESIGN THEIR SPACE?
MN I would say a common mistake is trying to work around existing
furniture pieces. This is a very limiting way to think about your vision
for the design and hinders creativity. I like to start with an empty
canvas and try to not limit myself with existing pieces.
CHT WHERE DID YOU SAVE AND WHERE DID YOU SPLURGE?
MN We saved on small accessories and lamps and definitely splurged
on porcelain surfaces such as the counters, custom porcelain dining
table and the porcelain feature wall. Porcelain slabs tend to be pricey
as well as more complex to fabricate and install but the overall look
was well worth it.
CHT CAN YOU TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT THE
HOMEOWNER?
MN The homeowner is a young single man in his twenties! I did my
best to capture his personality and contemporary fashion sense
through the finishes and décor. The space feels like it belongs to him
now while increasing the value of the loft for the next buyer since this
is his first home. - Marla Nazzicone Design Inc., www.mndesign.ca
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