HOME DESIGN: October 2010

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

BC Home – game PLAN

Today you must rush out to buy the latest issue of BC Home (October/November) out on news stands. The reason being that our project in Maple Bay has been featured! Yaaaaaay!

You can find the article “Game Plan” [page 37]. Under the section: Extreme Renos featuring this fantastic renovation. The space used to be a volley ball court inside of this seasonal home where Meade Design Group created a set of functional spaces maximizing the clients needs to have more space for sleep-overs and a very generous media room.

The majority of the furnishings were custom which make the space even more unique.

We were very pleased to see our Maple Bay project being presented in such a beautiful end elegant way in this issue of BC Home. The text by Andrew Findlay describes our project and our clients experience to a T and Jo-Ann Richards photography is stunning as always.

This project also caught the attention of the producers of HGTV, which named the space one of the 10 games rooms in North America. It was featured in their show named HGTV Top Ten – You can see the videos under our media section on our website, and if you want to see more photographs of this project check out our website interior section under Maple Bay.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Eye Candy of the Week – Pippa Collection by Hermès

Pippa by Hermès – Folding Console

Pippa by Hermès– Folding Arm Chair

Pippa Collection by Hermès / Details – Dovetail Joint

Pippa Collection by Hermès / Detail – Brass

Pippa Collection by Hermès / Detail– Arm

PRODUCT

Pippa Collection

MANFACTURE

Hermés

DESIGNER

Rena Dumas

MATERIAL

Pear wood with satin-finish varnish, natural cowhide. Metal pieces in brass.

WEIGHT

Console

17.2 lbs.

Folding Arm Chair

18.3 lbs.

MEASURES

Console

Base measures 47.24" x 11.81" x 27.56".

Tabletop measures 48.43" x 13.19" x 0.98"

Folding Arm Chair

32.48" x 31.5" x 15.75".

DESCRIPTION

God is definitely in the details. In this case the messenger of the gods or should I say the goods is Hermès. The Pippa collection was designed in 1987 by Architect Rena Dumas wife of Hermès President Jean-Louis Dumas-Hermès. In my humble opinion this folding arm chair is the perfect directors chair – simple yet extremely elegant.

A new edition of the chair has been created using crocodile leather, sterling silver, and ebony wood. I like the look of the new design, but I am not too cool with the fact that Hermès is using real crocodile leather when you can use materials that look exactly the same and there is no animal harm. The thought of purposely breeding and killing crocodiles for the leather makes me a bit sick. I think Hermès doesn’t need to use exotic leather to make beautiful products. They could definitely be leaders in the industry showcasing this fact. Hermès here is my advice - Never is too late for a change of mind.

With this entry I am celebrating the original design not the materials.

YUMMY FACTOR

Cest Magnifique!!!

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

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Tuesday, October 19, 2010

In Conversation with Kelly Hoppen

Kelly Hoppen

You can't even have a design conversation without the mention of Kelly Hoppen nowadays; Since starting her business at sixteen and a half years old, the British Designer has created an empire for herself including not only her design services, but also a retail shop where she designs rugs, fabrics, paint, ceramics, shutters and bath fixtures… oh, and did I mention that she is also an author? For heaven's sake, this woman is so accomplished, she even received an MBE from the Queen in 2009!

Tailored, refined, simple, classic, crisp, luxurious, sophisticated, opulent… all are words that come to mind when asked about Kelly's designs. She runs the gambit from residential, commercial, architectural, hospitality, yacht and product design - she has even designed the interior for the first class of British Airways! Of course, each project is different but they all seem to share an aesthetic that is uniquely Kelly Hoppen; featuring clean lines and soft palettes with accents of antiques, colour or texture.

Kelly is so good at what she does that she even has her very own design school, "Kelly Hoppen Design School" is located in her studio at Notting Hill. Students are able to catch a glimpse of Kelly's design process and learn several of her trade secrets and sources. If you can't afford to fly to England to study at the design school, Kelly offers great design insight in her books, "Close Up", "Kelly Hoppen Home", "Table Chic", "East Meets West", "Kelly Hoppen Style" or "In Touch". She has also been featured in countless magazines globally including Metropolitan Home, Architectural Digest, Casa, Harper's Bazaar, Elle, Instyle and Interior Design (US and Japan).

So let's get on with it!, I know you are all dying to dive in so please read on to get in on the conversation…

Iván Meade - What was your first experience with design?

Kelly Hoppen - My first experience of design was a project for a friend of my father, I designed his kitchen, I think i was around 17 at the time.

Interior Design by Kelly Hoppen

Iván Meade - What is your approach to lifestyle and design?

Kelly Hoppen - Design wants you want and love, but design using how you want to live as the inspiration rather than solely aesthetics

Interior Design by Kelly Hoppen

Iván Meade - You always respect the traditional with a fusion of modernity. I believe this is what makes your work stand out and remain current. How do you achieve this?

Kelly Hoppen - I have always kept true to my design principles rather than being led but a current trend, and this in turn has created the 'Hoppen' style, I want my designs to be timeless and elegant.

British Airways Design by Kelly Hoppen

Iván Meade - You have accomplished something very unique in the interior design world creating a strong, extremely well recognized and beautiful signature style - In this same manner your style keeps evolving - How or where do you find your inspiration?

Kelly Hoppen - My inspiration comes from my down time, when I am relaxing it just comes to me.

Yacht Design by Kelly Hoppen

Iván Meade - You are also known as the "Queen of Taupe" - Do you have a new colour in your repertoire that is really speaking to you?

Kelly Hoppen - I do not have an aversion to colour, I just feel that you should design around a base of neutrals that will not date your home and then accent in colour perhaps using fabrics, a star furniture piece or even art.

Hotel Murmuri Barcelona designed by Kelly Hoppen

Iván Meade - I had the pleasure of reading all your books, they are not just beautifully designed, they also contain very valuable information. Are you planning to write more books?

Kelly Hoppen - I am currently in the final stages of writing my new design book which will be released in February. I am also working on a business book as well as my autobiography.

Furniture Design by Kelly Hoppen

Iván Meade - How would you describe the value of design?

Kelly Hoppen - I feel that design is very important, especially in the home. Home is your sanctuary, it should reflect who you are and how you live your life. It should be the most important place to you.

Interior Design by Kelly Hoppen

Iván - Which project are you most proud of?

Kelly Hoppen - My latest project for a private client, the end result is phenomenal.

Interior Design by Kelly Hoppen

Iván - Who would you like to design something for?

Kelly Hoppen - Cheryl Cole, I could create the perfect nurturing sanctuary for her after everything that she has been through in the past year.

Interior Design by Kelly Hoppen

Iván Meade - What is your newest venture in design?

Kelly Hoppen - I am constantly trying new things, from designing my fashion range with Earth Couture, designing wall art for Graham & Brown, designing a Kelly Hoppen Boat for Pearl Yachts the list goes on!

Wallpaper Design by Kelly Hoppen

Iván Meade - You have already created a stunning body of work with many mediums and styles, what would you like your legacy to be?

Kelly Hoppen - I would like to be remembered for pioneering a style, the 'Hoppen' style. For creating a way for people to live that is timeless, elegant and Taupe ;-)