HOME is where the HEART is - A Happening Hub

By: Tania Scardellato

2

Contents Introduction Page 3 Our philosophy Page 4 Plan overview ( before & after ) Page 5 The Kitchen ( a preliminary presentation ) Annex 1 Page 8 Color Renderings Page 13 Color Board Page 20 The Construction Plans Annex 2 Page 23 The Reveal Annex 3 Page 30 Acknowledgements ( products ) Page 40 From concept to reality Page 41

Tania Scardel lato t. 514.983.6806 f. 514.551.1111 e. tocdesign@bel l .net www.tocdesign.com

introduction

Tania Scardellato engaged in Interior Design since 1985 yearning to create environments which would reflect the client’s needs, personality and taste.  Tania prides herself in realizing Interior spaces which are functional while encompassing versatility and style. 

One of her many strengths lies in her ability to understand her client’s needs, all the while including communication and commitment as being an integral aspect in the design process. She possesses a passion and creativity in colors and textures that enhances every environment that she designs. 

Professionally experienced to manage complex turn-key projects from the initial vision to completion, including resourcing and management of contractors in the construction field while attending to every detail of the client’s project, she embodies her core belief of Doing it right the first time.

Powerful Tools such as AutoCAD and Chief Architect are Tania’s mainstay to visually enhance ideas and concepts, while her diverse experience in residential & commercial designs enable her to include city codes, construction processes, building costs and so much more.

Tania believes all spaces have a solution to greatly improve the functional living & working environment of its occupants while adding a personal touch of style.

Doing it right the first time as never been so easy and affordable.

3

our philosophy doing it right the first time

Our Mission:

To draw out our Client's desires, and express them in a unique and highly individual way.

Organize and provide maximum use of interior space in conjunction with an aesthetically functional environments related to the requirement and capital investment of each client.

Conceptualize our Client's ambitions, aims and requirements, and within the economic time frames given, translate those aims into the most functional and pleasing environment possible.

DESIGN within a philosophy whose ultimate goal is to reflect your lifestyle.

As professionals we work hard to transform the heart of your domain into a home that expresses the true essence of form and function. From concept to completion, we have passion and precision. The result is a truly unique home that reflects your lifestyle, acknowledges your individuality and inspires a strong sense of personal pride.

It's about style, quality and comfort, it's about your choice to experience fine living. It's about time you experience the perfect result to suit your lifestyle and taste: distinctively different, definitively you

Choose the affordable luxury: fine living at its best!

In the 'pursuit of excellence' we offer total design solutions with a sophisticated touch.

We believe LUXURY is NOT about having the fattest wallet, but about designing a home that fits you as well as an haut-couture tailor would.

4

Click icon to add picture

PLAN OVERVIEW before & after

Any designer who does not appreciate or know about good food is not a very good designer. The planning of a meal and it presentation - the texture, the color, the tastes, the hot and cold temperatures - are the same concerns that affect an environment. ~ Robert Kime, Architectural Digest

5

FORM, FUNCTION, Design with a view This small country home got a complete makeover, as our desire was to have one large open area incorporating casual and formal dining in a contemporary classic setting, but enhancing the scenic views and natural lighting. Our passion of wines, exotic coffees, fine dining and entertaining was a must when designing the space. The light cabinetry, clean lines and large island with multiple heights create a monochromatic yet extremely efficient and seamless design. Adding extra windows and featuring the wall with a timeless natural stone tile and using natural walnut accentuating and balancing the warmth of a cold climatic atmosphere make the most of this impressive combination. Unique lighting highlighting treasures and textures of materials brings an overall cohesion to a sleek and multi functional cozy environment.

6

Pla

n o

verv

iew

befo

re r

enovati

on

Pla

n o

verv

iew

aft

er

ren

ovati

on

7

Click icon to add picture

THE KITCHEN a preliminary presentation

Designing a kitchen without a designer is like baking a cake without a recipe

8

annex 1

 SPECIAL FEATURES

The use of warm tone materials such as natural walnut is the key element to the space and by adding it to the niche area, it balances the contrast of the light colors and creates a richness in the space.

Hidden practical elements are added to be very functional yet unobtrusive; ie: garage door to hide all small appliances, a step ladder hidden inside the toe kick, food processor lift ,basket tilt at sink area, pull out coffee station. All features require less bending and heavy lifting.

Under mount LED strip lighting at lunch counter and Niche area, Enhances the area and gives a floating appearance.

Wine service area for easy entertaining.

Over size Island creates plenty of work space, storage, yet with the different work counter heights and materials, the island is multi-functional and not visually obtrusive.

Concealed vent system at cook top, is not only practical but enhances the clean line design concept. Because of the low ceiling a large over head hood would have broken up line of site.

ANNEX 1ConsultationPreliminary drawingsColor RenderingsMood board

9

Pla

n o

f th

e K

itch

en b

efo

re r

enovati

on

10

Pla

n o

f th

e K

itch

en a

fter

renovati

on

11

Ele

vati

ons

of

the K

itch

en

12

Isom

etr

ic o

f th

e K

itch

en isl

and

13

Renderi

ng o

f th

e K

itch

en

14

Renderi

ng o

f th

e K

itch

en

15

Renderi

ng o

f th

e D

inin

g r

oom

16

Renderi

ng o

f th

e L

ivin

g r

oom

17

Renderi

ng o

f th

e v

an

ity a

rea

18

Renderi

ng o

f th

e b

ath

room

19

Renderi

ng o

f th

e M

ast

er

Bedro

om

20

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

10

11

12

( 1 ) glazing inspiration for flat panel cabinets doors. ( 2 ) Simple large stile cabinet doors for Island. ( 3 ) Contemporary knob RICHELIEU 07286736 ( 4 )  Contemporary pull RICHELIEU 07286745. ( 5 ) Ancona - Bistro Spring Kitchen Faucet Polished Chrome Finish. ( 6 ) Backsplash tile – daletile – cityview - skyline grey. ( 7 ) Flooring – Taiga – Renaissance - Handscraped - Saddle Oak. ( 8 ) Quartz counter – hanstone – sandcastle. ( 9 ) color used for Island shaker doors – BM-83 grant beige. ( 10 ) Paint color used at ceiling – BM 2143-70 simply white . ( 11 ) Paint color used at walls – BM 2143-50 old prairie. ( 12 ) Inspiration – Philippe Stark – lemon squeezer.

KITCHEN COLOR BOARD

LIVING & DINING ROOM COLOR BOARD

21

1

2

3 4

5

6

7 9

10

11

( 1 ) Simple large stile cabinet doors for cabinets at fire place. ( 2 ) color used for Island shaker doors – BM-OC-120 seashell. ( 3 ) Amerock 3” pull Manor BP26126ORB. (4) Amerock oval knob Manor BP26127ORB. ( 5 ) wood used for dining room table - smith and fong – plyboo – neopolitain. ( 6 ) Flooring – Taiga – Renaissance - Handscraped - Saddle Oak. ( 7 ) porcelaine tile at fireplace wall– Olympia – New leather 12x24( 8 ) flat panel sliding horizontal doors for entertainment unit – higloss ( 9 ) paint color used for accent – BM-2137-50 sea haze. ( 10 ) Paint color used at ceiling – BM 2143-70 simply white . ( 11 ) Paint color used at walls – BM 2143-50 old prairie. ( 12 ) Inspiration – cow hide for texture and warmth

8

127

MASTER ENSUITE COLOR BOARD

22

10

11

( 1 ) Porcelain tile – Daltile – Fabrique -Blanc Linen P685. ( 2 ) Porcelain tile – Daltile – Fabrique -Noir Linen P689 ( 3 ) Royal – shower panel ( 4 ) Royal Stark collection. ( 5 ) Gen-lite Crsytalline collection. ( 6 ) Carrara white marble – Daltile – Contempo basketweave. ( 7 ) Feature wall bench – Staron – Pebble frost. ( 8 ) Wallpaper Super Fresco black & white. ( 9 ) Millwork backing for bathroom niche wall – Audacity 241. ( 10 ) paint color used for accent – BM-2137-50 sea haze. ( 11 ) Paint color used for walls - BM 2143-70 simply white . ( 12 ) Paint color used for trims– BM 2120-20 black iron.

1

2

7

6

3

4

5

8 9 12

Click icon to add picture

THE CONSTRUCTION PLANSThe Architect must be a prophet… a prophet in the true sense of the term…if he can’t see at least ten years ahead don’t call him an architect. ~ Frank Lloyd Wright

23

annex 2

ANNEX 2Construction PlansLighting DesignMaterial SpecificationMillwork Package

24

Const

ruct

ion P

lan

25

Ele

ctri

cal and

Lig

hti

ng

Pla

n

26

Sp

eci

fica

tion /

Fin

ishes

Pla

n

27

Kit

chen

Specs

28

Kit

chen

Deta

ils

29

Mill

work

Deta

ils

Click icon to add picture

THE REVEALWhatever you do in your decorating philosophy, be brave....never wish you hadn't taken your vision right to the end. Make a bold statement. ~ Roger Banks-Pye, Colefax and Fowler Interior Inspirations

30

Annex 3

ANNEX 3EstimationsUnder ConstructionSite SupervisionThe Reveal

31

after

32

after

33

after

34

after

after

35

after

36

after

37

after

38

after

39

Acknowledgments

To JB & Joey, your patience, confidence and in put will always be appreciated. Without your generous co-operation this project would not have been possible.

Mom and Dad, Thank-you for taking me in and feeding me delicious nutritious food, when this could have been a time of letting myself go, you pushed me in the right direction.

To Andre & Jean, my contractors extraordinaire, without the two of you, the workman ship would have been shabby, my budget exploded and my time frame doubled, thank-you for the many solutions and the your attention to details.

A warm thank you to Keith Ewenson who photographed my work exactly how I conceived the design.

To all my reps, without your products this project would have been just another big box design, thank-you for your support and excellent service.

40

Resources

Kitchen counter top: Handstone –sand castle

Custom cabinets: Blue Rock Cabinets –Mike Prentice

Wood Floors: Taiga - Renaissance –saddle oak

Floor tile: Daltile – Fabrique –white and black linen

Ceramic backsplash: Daltile – cityview –skyline grey

Ceramic at fireplace: Olympia –new leather

Stone tile at Feature wall: Daltile – contempo – white basket weave

Feature wall bench: Staron –pebble frost

Paint: Glidden – diamond finish

Dining room table: Robert bury – plyboo

Appliances: JC Perrault –Kitchen Aid

Bath plumbing fixtures: Montval –Royal

Lighting: Shortall – eglo, gen-lite, lite-line

Construction Materials: Rona VSL & Probex

Windows: Carrefour de la rénovation

Window covering: Store Déco

41

From Concept to Reality

Like a lot of my clients I was spurred to redesign this dated, yet quaint little country home. I had reached a different point in my life and what I wanted was a contemporary, modern, Parisian inspired dwelling with a touch of ethnicity to balance the imperturbable feeling that modern design can transfer. This home lent itself perfectly to the idea of re-zoning. Creating one big room in which to place the kitchen, switching the living room and dining room, removing the large wasted space and replacing it with a large master on-suite. I could see immediately the structural changes I would make – knocking down walls, reconfiguring rooms – but every time I went back, I changed my mind. The fact is that I was the client and could afford that luxury, but when you work for someone else – time frame and budget is of the essence. I think I went back to the drawing board half a dozen times. The moral of that is to trust your first instincts: they often remain true, although it is difficult to remember that when you are knee deep in construction dust. Interior designers are like shoemakers with his shoes – we never give quite the same care and attention as we do when designing for someone else. I knew what I wanted but the existing foot print did not lend itself to create that loft style I desired, with never ending ceilings and grand open spaces. My challenge was the low ceilings, they where barley eight feet high and the rooms where poorly proportioned, the landscape although lush and generously grounded with century old large maple trees, but unfortunately this made the space dark and gave a haunted feeling. My solution – tear down every possible wall, add extra windows and start from scratch. Keeping the colors neutral, but emphasizing with our beloved art, adding accents to bring the eyes forward and not upward, Getting the proportions just right and creating mounds of storage to conceal all necessities. What really make this design work is the many uses of lighting. Hi-lighting and creating that perfect mood for any event – from grand parties to just lounging in my Pj’s and enjoying a great movie. This whole experience has given me even more insight into the pitfalls people face when designing their own homes. What I have learned is that everybody likes too many different things. There are so many great products and lines out there that it is easy to lose one’s way – people think they can have it all. My job as a designer is to coax my clients – this way and that way – but often when people are left to their own devices, they pile it all in. You can love a million different styles, but the only way to get a look right is to edit down . This home is my ultimate dream, but with discipline and forethought anyone can create there own dreams too.

Tania Scardel lato t. 514.983.6806 f. 514.551.1111 e. tocdesign@bel l .net www.tocdesign.com