Brilliant!

Another stunning interior design project completed by our talented design team, Nicole Varga and Elisa Fox. This incredible condo design was a very unique and special project for the Flow Team.

This bachelorette unit belongs to our lovely client, a stylish 78-years-old woman. Nicole and Elisa had previously worked for this client’s daughter who hired them to transform the apartment for her mom.

This was a small condo with some particular features. A challenging layout was presented with a long, angled wall, completed with a dining area that was pretty much nonexistent and a complete lack of overhead lighting.

Nicole and Elisa added some molding details to create a feature wall that unites the living and dining areas to the office.

“We love the molding on the feature wall and fireplace because It is such a simple and cost-effective way to dress up a wall. This not only created great texture for that otherwise very plain wall but also allowed us to define a centre point for our dining space and bring continuity all the way into the office”.

The problem with the dining area was fixed by using a round dining table that helps to keep a good flow throughout this area and anchored it with a beautiful light fixture and custom over-sized framed mirror.“

The mirror was two-fold in creating a visual weight for our new dining center line as well as opening up and reflecting the entire space to make it feel bigger. The beautiful thing about the light fixture is that the wire it hangs on is so thin that it almost appears to be floating over the table.  Aside from providing much needed light it almost acts as an art piece in itself.”

And what about the master bedroom? The main requests for this space was to improve the function by sourcing properly scaled furniture and proper placement, getting a little more bedroom storage, improving the lighting and essentially create a beautiful space for her mother to enjoy and be blown away by.

And here comes one of our favourite details of this project!

The bedroom was covered with a beautiful floral wallpaper that you can stare at it for hours and never get enough of it. It added the perfect sense of femininity and power. We also love how you can see the wallpaper from almost every spot in the house because of where the mirror is placed it picks up the reflection. It definitely set the tone for the entire project! Click here to see more pictures about this project

Contact us today to discuss your upcoming renovation or design project. We would be delighted to work together to make your space a place you call home! Give us a call today at 604-674-8884 or email us at hello@flowsmartliving.com

When tackling a major home renovation, hiring an interior designer may feel like little more than an added cost. However, designers are a key player in making sure your project goes smoothly from the beginning. And here’s why…

• An interior designer takes the pressure off of your contractor for handling tasks such as materials selection, space planning and cosmetic decision making. This will ultimately save you time and money as these are a designer’s specific skill set, and their guidance can help whittle down an ocean’s worth of choices to a pool of your specific taste.
• What do you feel goes into planning a room? What should be ordered first, a sink or the tiles? Any idea looks great on paper, but what about the finer details as the project progresses? This is where an interior designer really saves the day. Working in tandem with your contractor, a designer can ensure that every stage of your renovation – from demolition to final styling – stays on time, on budget and on target.
• An interior designer can handle the preparation of construction drawings, both for tradespeople and for any necessary city permits, with a more immediate understanding of your project and the vision you have for your home.
• Interior designers are trained professionals who have a unique understanding of both the technical mechanics of renovation, as well as a creative eye for unique décor. Hiring an interior designer helps bridge the gap between the mechanics of a house and the beauty of a home.

The Flow Team would be happy to schedule a 1 hour consultation for you with one of our skilled interior designers. Call us today at 604-674-8884 or email hello@flowsmartliving.com.

So you’ve decided to renovate your home. Great! Now… where to start? Hiring a knowledgeable contractor to help make your vision a reality is the best way to ensure you get the results you want. Here are some tips on how to choose the right company for you.

Word of mouth is still the best kind of advertising. If you know someone who’s had renovations done recently, ask them who they worked with and what their honest opinion of the contractor was while the project was underway. This will give you a real sense of the kind of working relationship you can expect during your renovation.

Ask for a list of references. It’s always a good idea to call 2 or 3 people who have worked with your contractor previously. If they are able to provide professional references as well as past clients, so much the better.

Ask questions. If there is anything noted in your estimate or quote that is unclear, be sure to ask about it. This benefits yourself and your contractor, as it will alleviate any future miscommunication about your needs and expectations.

Be patient! Good contractors usually have a waitlist of at least 3-4 months. Don’t cut corners and choose someone who’s ready to start tomorrow. If a contractor is not busy it could be a bad sign! Good, solid work takes time, and it will be well worth the wait to have your dream project completed properly.

If you’ve got a vision in mind for your dream project but don’t know where to begin, or would like some further guidance in choosing the right tradespeople to work on your home, Flow’s design team would love to help. Contact us today at 604-674-8884 or email hello@flowsmartliving.com.