Designing the Stangest Condo Ever

<div style="text-align: center;">For my Design Studio class this term, we have been working on a condo with one of the strangest layouts imaginable...I guess they didn't want to make it easy on us!<br />Just look at the sectional elevations and how weirdly each level stacks up on top of one another:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXGXFDbXlBeqGcn_p4SSZ4HrVbGD9NfYNClM9UB3DxvwfBwQJnoKwe0RcbAlXDawX2hIRas1aW9QLnzNPVfqFcaBf1upcpuuId7kL9HMQ0N5ZJKRe_rxfLx7uDf9ffWKEDcfhyphenhyphen2XDQsqQ/s1600/017.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjXGXFDbXlBeqGcn_p4SSZ4HrVbGD9NfYNClM9UB3DxvwfBwQJnoKwe0RcbAlXDawX2hIRas1aW9QLnzNPVfqFcaBf1upcpuuId7kL9HMQ0N5ZJKRe_rxfLx7uDf9ffWKEDcfhyphenhyphen2XDQsqQ/s640/017.JPG" width="640" /></a></div>Not to mention the super high ceilings on the third floor. Usually, I'm all about high ceilings, but a 30 foot ceiling in a small washroom is a bit of a strange set up...think 'beam me up' type of vibe. It's something I'm going to have to find a creative solution for, but I've got an idea up my sleeve!<br /><br />The stairs were also a bit of a nightmare. Any time I tried to put the stairs anywhere, a big cement post would get in the way on another level, or the landing wouldn't reach high enough and there would be a floating door, etc. I had a couple of late night sorting those out but I actually love where they ended up, so it was worth it. Here are some quick shots of the floor plans penciled in:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotAA3eMCMSMWlEL-j78tEf22NINlJLBM4N9qtimNTmg7-pCOIaQjHqgUG_qArpeeOBrGVATnH3OAm7MaWjtkJsrhwbJUxPCRBonSrZICiDPfv6LwzAXY0C9X52MP-RoB_Fmr78SDZA989/s1600/023.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgotAA3eMCMSMWlEL-j78tEf22NINlJLBM4N9qtimNTmg7-pCOIaQjHqgUG_qArpeeOBrGVATnH3OAm7MaWjtkJsrhwbJUxPCRBonSrZICiDPfv6LwzAXY0C9X52MP-RoB_Fmr78SDZA989/s640/023.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRuLJxKNvvt5jKPghPIwTu5H-FY9cvShVtn1Hh1lenKZ1AeZy-O96D-x7BfJIQ4DtA76OHB7Z5T7Z8vGClL4F7Oe7UNpceHUMnsVCNAQdYkUAgl7WqAQOn-8P4dK96FRIIHHO3EJ-kc9Mk/s1600/024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRuLJxKNvvt5jKPghPIwTu5H-FY9cvShVtn1Hh1lenKZ1AeZy-O96D-x7BfJIQ4DtA76OHB7Z5T7Z8vGClL4F7Oe7UNpceHUMnsVCNAQdYkUAgl7WqAQOn-8P4dK96FRIIHHO3EJ-kc9Mk/s640/024.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSU1nm2_mV0yiURpyc7n3bu_wCrzdb2wnvDK0uigd8Q6T5aBoeP3AQiMEcu4Ov6F_l3nQEzSnOHYnUsxk50x7WU6IJ5JgQLCDQua-Zv7KI6mm8z62zWwXf7__vcGwARLEvo1oQ05y3TKn/s1600/025.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJSU1nm2_mV0yiURpyc7n3bu_wCrzdb2wnvDK0uigd8Q6T5aBoeP3AQiMEcu4Ov6F_l3nQEzSnOHYnUsxk50x7WU6IJ5JgQLCDQua-Zv7KI6mm8z62zWwXf7__vcGwARLEvo1oQ05y3TKn/s640/025.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>I'll share the aesthetic direction of the condo soon, it's pretty exciting. The client is based loosely on the needs and desires of my fabulous cousin Alicia and her husband Mike. They aren't afraid of colour, which makes it especially fun.<br /> Oh, and if you're wondering how I draft in my tiny studio apartment, I pretty much clear off my entire desk to make room for my drafting board, like this:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_YHla8gztDTraZYninhZ-z53V9NPrcpv1VTKd_q7Nbgk3OfKzymNqIeIVTF2m1quHhAheaifa3MX8Ve0kFzc2UmsIO1IOKoYxwPGdVzVZMw_nkVflBNFvPN_hxd82O8y-EWSWQJ53stM/s1600/014.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0_YHla8gztDTraZYninhZ-z53V9NPrcpv1VTKd_q7Nbgk3OfKzymNqIeIVTF2m1quHhAheaifa3MX8Ve0kFzc2UmsIO1IOKoYxwPGdVzVZMw_nkVflBNFvPN_hxd82O8y-EWSWQJ53stM/s640/014.JPG" width="480" /></a></div>xox<br /><a href="http://s1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/tiffanyleighinteriordesign/?action=view&current=Tiffany-27.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/tiffanyleighinteriordesign/Tiffany-27.jpg" /></a></div>

Designing the Stangest Condo Ever

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Brightly Painted Fireplaces

<div style="text-align: center;">I love white mantels, I love old brick surrounds, I love fireplaces that have been painted the usual black, white or grey. We've seen these time and time again, and for good reason...classics are classic after all. But, if you're looking to make a big impact with your fireplace and really make it the focal point of the room, why not have some fun with paint? <br />I came across this picture the other day and was instantly smitten:<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPrkOc2LvcSDajbpTL6mQeUYFqg3lx1Da3YaBC5U2Yay50tBjGxtxf5skXrlFnezaPmKy_1pRiPkn1KmEj392Fo91odoQ43q5qp89TKBUR_G2biK2ZVpPTQIqahdwhz7rDHJdZom0_khD/s1600/yellow+fireplace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKPrkOc2LvcSDajbpTL6mQeUYFqg3lx1Da3YaBC5U2Yay50tBjGxtxf5skXrlFnezaPmKy_1pRiPkn1KmEj392Fo91odoQ43q5qp89TKBUR_G2biK2ZVpPTQIqahdwhz7rDHJdZom0_khD/s1600/yellow+fireplace.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://bklynbrideonline.com/17372/studio-tour/studio-tour-regas-ny/">via Brooklyn Bride</a></td></tr></tbody></table>^This shot is from the studio of Regas, NY. I could do without the faux fire, although it is sort of crafty in cute, but I am in love with that bright, unexpected jolt of yellow.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWtSkD1Vh7sRjuBoWSC9AB21HWML32uz-kZvRBAhP_F1iwpr7ww74tMAMWgihLMr3enyouUPujllnXAValNpHFwZfgfb1wAbDtK4conmCTR99U4Res2ZTAGj_F_h8Oeq4wkEQrAC3loF6/s1600/coral+fireplace.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcWtSkD1Vh7sRjuBoWSC9AB21HWML32uz-kZvRBAhP_F1iwpr7ww74tMAMWgihLMr3enyouUPujllnXAValNpHFwZfgfb1wAbDtK4conmCTR99U4Res2ZTAGj_F_h8Oeq4wkEQrAC3loF6/s1600/coral+fireplace.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://absolutelybeautifulthings.blogspot.ca/2010/09/vibrant-fireplace.html">Fern & Feather via Absolutely Beautiful Things</a></td></tr></tbody></table> ^This coral paint job by Alexis of <a href="http://www.fernandfeather.com/"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Fern & Feather</span></a> has my heart.<br /><br />If you just can't commit to this look (come on, it's just paint!), I also love this idea of painting your fireplace screen in a color that pops!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqzkSsiGZx7cULBZc2DG-bILb923MZTnEWJEsyJWH3ZbSBD3IBMnqmxMfOdjKmbdJUFLxfaRi_wz3fGkqH9yqbi7KsZmswS35psavdbqzNPLyYyDWHPI805yrUH5BJIyz-e_0an05qC9s1/s1600/fireplace+screen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqzkSsiGZx7cULBZc2DG-bILb923MZTnEWJEsyJWH3ZbSBD3IBMnqmxMfOdjKmbdJUFLxfaRi_wz3fGkqH9yqbi7KsZmswS35psavdbqzNPLyYyDWHPI805yrUH5BJIyz-e_0an05qC9s1/s1600/fireplace+screen.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.livelikeyou.com/wp-content/2011/08/0656SORENSEN-X2.jpg">via Live Like You</a></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Could you, would you?<br />xo<br /><a href="http://s1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/tiffanyleighinteriordesign/?action=view&current=Tiffany-27.jpg" target="_blank"><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/tiffanyleighinteriordesign/Tiffany-27.jpg" /></a></div>

Brightly Painted Fireplaces

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Favourite Furniture Fridays: A Creative Day

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Now that's a keeper. Seriously guys, you need to check out <a href="http://www.acreativedayblog.com/"><span style="color: #ea9999;">Eileen's blog</span></a>! She just did an amazing<span style="color: #ea9999;"> <a href="http://www.acreativedayblog.com/2013/02/diy-gold-floral-wallpaper.html">DIY gold wallpaper</a></span> that you won't believe!<br />Thanks so much for sharing with us today Eileen :)<br /><img alt="Photobucket" border="0" src="http://i1254.photobucket.com/albums/hh609/tiffanyleighinteriordesign/Tiffany-27.jpg" /></div>

Favourite Furniture Fridays: A Creative Day

A man who makes furniture this beautiful? Now that's a keeper. Seriously guys, you need to check out Eileen's blog ! She just did a...

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