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With the exciting launch of the new website for LB Design, I will now begin sharing drawings, inspirations, and photos of my current design projects!
Every week I am out and about sourcing the perfect items for my client's interiors and I hope to share these great finds with you using this LB Design Sketchbook. I hope to include before & after photos as well as what inspires my work on a day to day basis.
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Greensboro Kitchen renovation.
The Greensboro kitchen project was a full kitchen renovation with the main design objective being to increase the functionality of the space.
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…The Greensboro kitchen project was a full kitchen renovation with the main design objective being to increase the functionality of the space.
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Above: Notice the awkward positioning of the fridge. The original kitchen lacked in efficient counter space for a client who loves to cook!
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Above: In the new design, the fridge was moved to allow for adequate “landing space” on either side of the range. The range is centred on this wall with a gorgeous stainless hood. I created a return in the peninsula that now houses a microwave and a wine fridge. * We are waiting on once piece of moulding to finish off the wall cabinets.
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Above: This raised bar configuration was useless and cut down on functional surface area and became a place for “junk” to land.
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Above: The raised bar is removed with one plane of countertops. We used 2-1/4″ thick Misty Carara Caesarstone.
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Above: The existing pantries were too shallow
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Above: I beefed up the depth of these pantries for better storage and all the cabinets in this new kitchen stretch all the way up to the ceiling with a transitional crown moulding.
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Above: New pendants and a polished Calcutta briquette back splash are the jewellery to this brand new kitchen!
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Above: Notice the pot filler. It’s one of my clients favorite features in her new kitchen!
Above: Built in wine fridge in the new peninsula return.
Above: A microwave! It is now built into the peninsula area with a deep drawer below.…
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The layout of the existing kitchen/dining/living room was very compartmentalized and was not a true reflection of how my clients wanted to live and entertain in their space.
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The new design was a plan to remove walls which allowed the kitchen to expand
into the dining area and opened up to a large living & dining space. It is said that now more than ever the kitchen is where the heart of the home is. This renovation honoured that thought process….scroll down for before and afters!
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A semi-open concept family room is re-vamped into a warm and intimate space just off the kitchen…….
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The original paint colour Shaker Beige, HC-45 was reading too “pinky” in my clients space so I chose to wrap all the walls and the crown moulding in Grant Beige HC-83 and painted out the tray ceiling into the rich Mink 2112-10. Painting out the ceiling added a punch of visual interest while still maintaining a neutral interior. Stone veneer and a new fireplace surround was added to the West wall. A semi-flush pendant is hung from the ceiling to make the space feel more intimate and all the furniture tones (golds, chocolates & ivory) were inspired from the gorgeous hand knotted wool rug below.…
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Construction Begins: 2012.
Rendering by LB Design’s architectural consultant….the extremely talented Lauren Boyer. Stay tuned to LB Design blog for video diaries of the design & construction process!…
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An LB Design project that is close to my heart….
Wide plank engineered oak flooring.
Espresso slab cabinetry, stainless hardware, and eggshell Caesarstone countertops.
Stone veneer fireplace with custom stainless steel mantel.
A travertine & oak cantilevered coffee table sits on a wool shag rug.
Walnut & glass dining table with linen parsons chairs. Eurofase light hangs above.
Dark oak staircase with iron spindles & custom short shag runner.
Oversized Eric Kohler pendant in iron & linen.
Two toned rosewood headboard and bedside drawers.
Ensuite featuring: espresso cabinetry, vessel sink, porcelain flooring & wall tile,
quartz countertops and carrara marble mosaic.…
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The South Burlington Ensuite is complete! Check out the pictures below including before and afters of this stunning transitional renovation.
See below for before & afters! Scroll even further to see drawings & material selections.
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This South Burlington Ensuite project will be completed December 2010…so check back in with LB Design for before and afters!
3D Renderings.
Below is an elevation of the custom vanity I designed for the project featuring open towel storage below, a raised storage tower separating the two sink areas, and 3 integrated wall sconces installed directly into the mirror.
Here are some of my material selections…….
The flooring will be a 6″ x 24″ dark faux wood grain porcelain tile which will be laid in a staggered pattern to mimic the look of hardwood (on left). On right, 12″ x24″ white/grey porcelain tile will be used on the shower walls stacked with two thick bands of a glass/carrara marble mosaic. (bottom left) Ice Snow Caesarstone (bottom right) will be the countertop, shower bench, curb, thresholds and niche ledge material.…
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