stepping inside this traditional Georgian home in Calgary’s install royal neighborhood reveals an professional combination of historic as well as new — designer Nam Dang-Mitchell’s specialty. “We desired the inside to complement the exterior,” states Nam. “But we were likewise influenced by those European apartments where the walls are painted white, producing a contemporary sparseness that whatever else pops against.” Homeowners mark as well as Skye McLean envisioned historic London flats as well as Parisian townhouses made vibrant by well-curated contemporary art as well as iconic contemporary furniture — as well as that’s precisely what they got. Click with to take a online tour of the space.
Nam produced youthful, bright, unfussy areas for the hectic parents as well as their two kids Caden, 7, as well as Keira, 5.
In the foyer, Nam mixed limestone as well as Bianco Carrara marble, cut into parallelograms, to produce rate of interest underfoot.
The family in their sunlit living room. A coffered ceiling provides the area historic charm, while ottomans reupholstered in kid-friendly vinyl add contemporary texture.
Dark inset shelves provide contrast, while a marble empire mantel — one of two in the home — is a salvage discover from France. “They truly are room-makers, adding so much gravitas,” states Nam.
Modern sconces produce tension against the intricately carved marble fireplace.
Mark as well as Skye both come from huge families, so the dining space needed to have area for a crowd. A large, contemporary table, ringed by graphic chairs, can comfortably sit as much as 14.
“The hood fan is the focal point of kitchens these days,” states Nam. “We decided to hide all the seams with polished nickel as well as a riveted detail,” balancing traditional craftsmanship as well as clean-lined design. A mix of dark-stained walnut as well as white cabinetry is crisp as well as tailored.
Full-height windows as well as doors surround the kitchen’s eat-in dining area. A mature ficus tree makes the indoor-outdoor shift complete.
Double doors as well as graphic photography instill a gallery vibe in the entry to the primary bedroom.
“Mark as well as Skye didn’t want a TV in their bedroom,” states Nam. “This assisted produce that feel of a great, elegant hotel room.” A two-armed Serge Mouille sconce contrasts well with the traditional chandelier.
The marble mantel as well as inlaid-frame mirror add peaceful glamor to the primary bedroom. White oak floors in a chevron pattern run with much of the house. “It took many tries to keep the raw, natural color of the wood,” states Nam, who utilized an eco-friendly, nontoxic finish. “We didn’t want a 1970s yellow.”
The tub in the primary bathrooM se pone en un ángulo dinámico. Para hacer que un baño parezca más suave y más lujoso, con frecuencia enmarca una bañera en las exuberantes cortinas de piso a techo.
Un piso de mármol con diseño hexadecimal en el baño principal es un ícono de estilo al estilo David Hicks. El drama se reproduce por un tocador personalizado oscuro con un delantal profundo en piedra muy veteada.
En la oficina de Mark, los muebles contemporáneos, así como los accesorios de roble limitado, producen un espacio guapo.
Nam seleccionó el fondo de pantalla de Circus de Cole & Son para complementar la repisa de limpieza y hecha a medida en la oficina de Mark.
El baño de invitados del segundo piso tiene un aspecto ajustado gracias a un par de apliques de latón delgados, así como baldosas de pared con lona.
Una cubierta rosa suave, las almohadas de lanzamiento y las cortinas producen un sobre bonito pero sereno en el dormitorio de su hija Keira.
“Me gusta utilizar el patrón Nuvolette de Cole & Son”, afirma Nam del fondo de pantalla para hacer declaraciones. “Agrega un fantasía tan avanzado, perfecta para la joven que duerme aquí”.