Post and beam is a style of construction that allows you to see the supporting structure of a home. The use of vertical and horizontal natural timber results in a beautiful and dynamic architectural feature.
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A beautiful feature wall at the Edge Towers, blending a contemporary circular fireplace and classic stained glass panels custom designed by Dochia Interior Design.
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This century home renovation is the perfect example that blending styles can create impactful design. Modern touches like the high contrast black stair railing and sleek light fixtures pair seamlessly with the original mouldings and window frames when painted in a fresh white.
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The placement of a desk is one of the most important decisions when designing a home office. A desk can be placed in front of a window to optimizes the view and natural light, against a wall if space is limited or as the central feature as we’ve done here.
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Our restaurant renovation project, Lighthouse 45 an upscale dining experience in the Muskoka area Rawley Resort features multiple dining areas each with their own identity and feel. The piano lounge is a dark and moody space, rich velvet fabrics paired with ambient table lights give off a cozy, intimate vibe ideal to enjoy a glass of wine and the delightful sounds of the live music.
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A backyard fit for entertaining. The layout of this urban oasis provides space for lounging, dining, and relaxing just steps from the back door. If you have the room for an outdoor kitchen, it can be a wonderful addition to a backyard. A sink, barbeque, and fridge with plenty of countertop space create the perfect canvas for your al fresco dining experience.
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Dark colours often scare off clients, they can be overwhelming however when used correctly dark finishes add a vast amount of drama and intrigue.
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A well-designed space can inspire positive emotions and provide a sense of refuge. Features like a fireplace help to create a sense of comfort and home in a common area to encourage gathering and socialization.
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The joy of life, an intangible yet essential element of the dining experience, is amplified in a white setting. In a restaurant, white is a natural ally, a blank canvas upon which the warmth of human interaction can be vividly painted. Its neutrality is inherently inviting and makes patrons feel welcome and at ease.
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Canadian designers often face the challenges of merging heirlooms and artifacts with a contemporary aesthetic, as many families have a link to one old world or another. This is such a home where the interiors have been shaped at the intersection of a distant past with the contemporary architecture of the present and a new world. The project is the recipient of 2024 The Asia Pacific International Awards.
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Luxury has many faces, but Scandinavian style is an inspiration for calmness, balance, and wellbeing. In this table setup concept we’ve used the muted colours of the north that reflect perfectly the Canadian winter light, crisp in low sun, clear in its reflection.
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The trend of health and wellness is still going strong going in to 2024. Exercise has been proven to reduce anxiety, increase cognitive function and boost overall mood. Our recently completed condo project includes this state of the art gym outfitted with all the necessary equipment and luxe finishes creating a serene workout space for residents to enjoy.
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Red! The IT colour of this fall season. Not only for fashion, a pop of red painted walls, in furniture or accessories is an easy way to implement the trend in your home. For twist on the classic feature wall try instead a feature ceiling. Similar to what we’ve done here, opt for tone on tone neutral walls and go bold with the ceiling paint.
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Just because fall is ramping up doesn’t mean it’s time to stop heading to the cottage! The intricate details and heirloom decor found throughput this Dochia designed cottage adds the perfect touch of nostalgia and coziness to this country home.
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A growing collaboration - Perhaps a malice, perhaps a bliss, who is to say? It might as well be in the middle. Our love-hate relationship with technology. Recently, we started using AI not to generate ideas – of which we have plenty more than any AI – but rather, to express those ideas in a visual form, for clients to understand what we’re suggesting. Custom-designed inspirational images – now that, that is useful!
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The kitchen is where guests and hosts alike meet up for meal preparations and possibly eating - if the weather outside keeps you indoors. The kitchen is designed for easy prep and conversation.
The dining table is placed instead of the typical island, making it a much better work spot, should you choose to sit down when peeling the potatoes.
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“Organic. natural. beautiful. ivy is a point tower rising in downtown toronto’s garden district. from the living green wall in the lobby to the frosted leaf patterns on the building’s exterior, everything about ivy makes you exhale and relax.” Urban Toronto
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A modern home on a quiet Toronto street; living inside, one of the many kinds of regular families: two parents, two kids; life split between work, time together to listen and share, and the time apart to do the beautiful things we do for ourselves and our souls.
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A thin veil separates the interior from exterior, the old land of birth from the new land of immigration, the nostalgia and inheritance of the past from the forward-looking aspirations of the future.
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Chosen by over 340,000 public voters, 'Goblin mode' is the Oxford dictionary 2022 Word of the year. This February marks the one-year anniversary since this unlikely candidate sprouted out of obscurity and launched into public view.
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