Category: Lisa Boyer Design

The Annual Decorating Centre Trade Show 2014

On 09.22.14 , In Lisa Boyer Design , by admin

Last Tuesday we had the fun task of attending the annual trade show put on by our good friends The Decorating Centre, in Burlington. It is always so inspiring and exciting to go to these shows and meet the suppliers directly – they are so energized and passionate to show you the latest from their lines. And so they should be! We saw so many wonderfully bright patterns and beautiful textures. A lot of the wall coverings we got to sneak peek were inspired by what’s currently trending in parts of Europe now – big, bright, bold colours and shapes: punchy pink flowers, enthusiastically sketched shapes and scribbles, and our favourite, daring and darling pink flamingos. Immediately we were wondering which client we could pitch these patterns to…

Over here in North America it seems we are comfortable with our neutrals, which is completely understandable and okay. Neutrals are warm and cozy, they are also classic and super easy to work with as far as accent colours go, which go hand-in-hand in these crazy socio-economic times. But it was a breath of fresh air to see these dazzling colours before our eyes.

As well, we had the pleasure of hearing designer Thomas Paul from Duralee speak. He talked a bit about the design process and his inspiration for his work. We also had the opportunity to see his latest line, which will not hit interior designer shelves until January. Unfortunately we can’t show you these yet, but again, the trend showed bold shapes and colours that included an abundance of sea life and symbols, stripes and large repetitive patterns in yellow, terracotta, azure, chartreuse, and merlot. As we say good-bye to Summer 2014, we will look to these new dazzling colours and daring patterns to carry us through the coming winter months, or at least inspire us.

Stunning JF Fabrics

Beautiful blues

Fearless florals

Fanciful flamingos

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Before & After: Ancaster Kitchen

On 07.29.14 , In Lisa Boyer Design , by admin

Before: Kitchen

A beautiful old home with lots of potential. The kitchen, being one of the main gathering areas for this busy family of 4, needed an updated look as well as a new layout that allowed them to move freely, comfortably, among each other. The original layout of the kitchen had a large island that stood in the way of everything – it was a literal road block to the family flow… and more importantly, to the fridge!

After: Kitchen

Creating a peninsula that allowed for casual counter seating also helped to really open up the space, allowing for easy movement for the busy family. The glass globe pendants hanging over the peninsula allow for brightness and visibility in to the adjoining family room.

Moving the fridge closer to the main kitchen prep area, and the stove to the opposite wall, made for more landing room on either side for prepping meals.

Using a beveled white subway tile for the backsplash, along with installing new cabinetry above in a similar white, keeps the space feeling fresh and airy. The lower cabinets are stained a rich walnut to match the new hardwood floors. Quartz countertops mimic the look of marble but are extremely durable and will keep up with wear and tear of family life.

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Royal Connaught Recap

On 06.17.14 , In Lisa Boyer Design , by admin

It’s been almost two weeks since the grand opening celebration of The Residences of the Royal Connaught, in Hamilton. We are still euphoric with all the excitement and accomplishment leading up to the main event. It was a glamorous night filled with sparkle and a sense of revival for Steeltown. Everyone is hopeful this could be the push the city needs to draw the people in and let businesses grow.

How time flies. Nearly two years ago, this project began and Miss Lisa Boyer, the owner/lead interior designer of LB Design, was brought in to work on it. She has been in “drive” mode ever since. Needless to say the celebration was a night to revel in all of the hard work of everyone involved.

We, at LB Design, are so appreciative and thankful for the way everyone came together to help make this happen: the guys who worked endlessly onsite since the beginning of the project; all the trades, the suppliers, the media, the PR, the marketing, and the people of Hamilton who continually shared their excitement with us.

To the developers themselves, Spallacci Group and Valery Homes… Thank you for the vision and for giving LB Design this once in a lifetime opportunity. Lastly, thank you to all of our existing clients – your patience and understanding was very much appreciated during this busy time.

A few facts we’d like to share while working on this huge project:

Each drapery panel, hung in the grand lobby, weighs over 80 lbs
The three lobby chandeliers are about seven feet wide each and took over two weeks to hang
The limestone floor is the original flooring from 1914, which was uncovered under many other layers of flooring, and restored
The media interactive screens now sit where the old telephone booths were, under the lobby stairs
The Corinthian columns required extensive paint stripping due to the layers of paint and trendy faux finishes applied over the years of renovations
The artwork featured on the Mezzanine level and the Model Suite is by a local Hamilton artist, Marina Randazzo – whose passion and spirit for her steeltown city is contagious and reflected in her beautiful pieces

So, a new chapter begins for LB Design. We are quite excited to share with you our upcoming Summer and Fall 2014 design projects. Be sure to follow us – we look forward to sharing with you too.

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