An extensive basement design for our client includes a very cozy sauna. The basement is just being completed but the cozy Zen sauna is ready for a view.
Award Alert! Everitt Design is the proud recipient of another MASI (Manitoba, Alberta, Saskatchewan Interior Design Award) for Best Residence 2022!
Good For The Environment
In our business, we are constantly disposing of discontinued samples from our product library.
During a recent culling in our sample library, we donated hundreds of fabric samples to TFAM (Textile and Fibre Artists of Manitoba) for use in their magnificent artworks. We are so pleased that they will be put to good use rather than sending them to the landfill.
Happy Holidays
Happy Holidays from everyone at Everitt Design!
Original artwork by Roger LaFrenière, www.rogerlafrenière.com
MASI Design Awards
We kicked ourselves last year for not entering the MASI Design Awards, so this year we submitted 2 projects. We are very excited to share that both submissions placed!
It was a GOLD win for our submission in the Residential Renovation over $300/sq ft.
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Graffiti inspired digital wallcovering, large timbers and tile flooring resembling concrete contribute to an Urban Design. The angular reception desk adds a punch of colour to energize the clients upon entry.
Read MoreWho needs a spa with a bathroom like this!
With Covid-19 still limiting travel and excursions outside your house to a certain degree, we can help you turn your own home into a stay-cation worthy space.
Read MoreBig windows
We enjoyed partnering with Duxton Windows for large scale custom windows in a recent renovation. They then proceeded to feature the project in Home Decor & Renovations, June-July 2020 on page 44 & 45.
This happens to be the same project we posted a while back when it was still in the conceptual stage. The post was titled Full Home Reno and it showed the selected interior finishes after a client meeting. There were a few design changes along the way but the finished results are breathtaking. After a few final furniture pieces arrive, we will bring in a professional photographer to capture the entire space.
The extensive windows to the backyard (shown in the Home Decor article link above) blur the lines between indoor and outdoor. Currently the backyard is being transformed into an outdoor living space that will really decrease the need/desire to travel anywhere else. Stay tuned for further images of this beautiful renovation!
Dramatic Bathroom Refresh
Often we designers are so busy creating wonderful spaces for our clients that we fail to give our own spaces some love. This was the case for our office bathroom in Winnipeg. There had been a few small improvements/maintenance over the years but the overall space was looking tired and forlorn. Not only did the space need new life, there were also a few pet peeves that needed addressing. One of those pet peeves were the inevitable water spots and finger prints on the flat faucet lever - first world problems, we know!! In order to prevent this in the new space, a hands-free faucet was a priority.
The search for the perfect fixtures and finishes was on. At one point we came across a stunning freestanding washbasin from Boffi. Unfortunately, the price tag was also stunning and so the search continued. Countless faucets, sinks and mirrors were considered and then discarded for not quite meeting our design criteria. Finally, a hands free wall mount faucet from Dornbracht and a Blu-Stone solid surface free standing washbasin were selected.
The existing powder room never had a properly installed mirror as the window behind the sink made things a little tricky. Also, with the dark colour scheme we had in mind, we wanted to increase light levels. Solution: source a suspended mirror with LED lighting. Most of the mirrors we found had a very cool colour temperature but finally we succeeded in sourcing a 3000K lit mirror from Duravit. Of course, it did not come with the option to suspend, so a custom stainless steel bracket was designed to run power to the mirror and suspend from the ceiling without blocking too much of the window.
The process for selecting finishes was similar and I think the reps grew tired of bringing us samples and offering suggestions, only for us to reject them. However, we did finally succeed in confirming the finishes. One hazard of the trade is that we are constantly seeing new and improved products. Fortunately, we have not yet uttered the words “I wish we had used product____ instead…”
BEFORE
DURING CONSTRUCTION
We did definitely challenge our contractor and trades with some of the products and design, but they were on top of it and resolved the challenges before they became an issue. As with any renovation, there were unexpected delays and some days if felt like it would never be complete. However, we need to be reminded of what our clients go through every once in a while, even if it is only on a small scale. Overall, we are very pleased with the results and the process. The only problem is that now the rest of the office needs sprucing up! Our next project will be to replace the flooring (this will be quite the task with the volume of samples and shelving, anyone want to help!?!?!?) and fresh paint. Check back in spring/summer for updates!
Full Home Reno
Dream Home in Winnipeg!
Slowly but surely this Winnipeg dream house is being realized. We worked closely with the client, first in modifying the existing plan from Huntington Homes to meet the their specific needs and develop unique design features throughout the home. This continued with selecting & sourcing finishes, lighting and plumbing fixtures to express our client’s personal taste and making each room unique while creating a cohesive whole-home design. The close collaboration with the client, Huntington Homes and suppliers is resulting in a home everyone involved can be proud of.
Cottage Escape
Why travel away when you can escape to this beautiful spot right here in West Hawk Lake, Manitoba! Just a few final finishing touches remain to complete this stunning cottage.
We are Winnipeg's Ciao Magazine's 2018 Grand Prize Winner!
Yes, indeed our kitchen project won 1st place in this year’s Ciao Magazine’s 2018 Best Winnipeg Kitchen!!! It is always exciting to see our clients rewarded as they won a 6-course dinner for 8, prepared by an award-winning chef in their very own kitchen.
Modern Man Barbershop
The Modern Man Barbershop in Garden City Mall in Winnipeg still needs a few final details to be complete, but is open for business and looks great! The space features refined metal and brick details and an open ceiling to allude to an industrial space while maintaining clean lines. The open ceiling with tall mirrors and extended height vertical frames also allows 10 cutting stations, a lunch counter, reception, display and storage to all fit into a footprint less than 600 sq ft while remaining spacious. Why not take a trip to the northwest end of the city and see it for yourself!
Tile treasures
This has been a week of tile and we would like to share a few of the highlights. First up is the beautiful glass tile from C&S distributors. It consists of 2 layers of glass with either fabric or textures between the layers. The result? Breathtakingly beautiful! Most of these beauties are available in a wide range of sizes from 4"x4" tile all the way up to 48"x110" slabs! Imagine a walk in shower or a feature wall in a powder room finished with one of these.
Second, Ames Tile had a lovely event to highlight a few new lines and share product information.
Are pentagons the the Hexagons? Hexagons have been huge lately but are pentagons swooping in to take over? If this cute little guy is any indication, I would have to say yes.
As designers, we always want samples, our product library is bursting at the seams with samples, we have samples coming out of our ears! Why? Well, here is one of the products presented by Ames which appears to be quite textured...
In reality, the "texture" is just the pattern cleverly designed to mimic several fabric textures, the tile itself is smooth. This is just one of the many reasons why we order physical samples.
This next tile actually is quite textured and comes in various formats including exterior patio blocks.
There are so many more absolutely stunning options out there with new sizes and formats coming out constantly but this concludes the tile highlights of this week.
Raising the Roof
An extensive renovation is underway at a client's gorgeous Mid Century Modern home in Winnipeg, Canada. This photo features the new raised clerestory ceiling in the dining room. The added light and treetop views change the home completely! More photos to come.
Construction underway
We are excited to see our new home design starting to take shape on Park Blvd. in Winnipeg, Canada! It has been great working with this client to make their dream home reality and we look forward to working with them right down to the final details.
Lake St. Martin Community Moving Home at last!!
The First Nations Community of Lake St. Martin will finally be able to move home 6 years after being flooded and displaced to save Winnipeg. We were thrilled to have the opportunity to work with Matix Lumber in designing new homes for this community and excited to see the first completed house roll out yesterday.
Read MoreBest Interior Designers in Winnipeg - Article
We have received some exciting news today! Everitt Design was featured as one of the Top Interior Design Companies in Winnipeg on Point2 Homes - one of the top 5 real estate portals in Canada.
This acknowledgement shows that we’re accomplishing our goal – to turn houses into deeply cherished homes.
To read the entire article please visit Point2 Homes Blog.
Deleting the Mundane
A typical office space with long corridors and tall cubicles was in desperate need of refreshing.
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