Design that Reveals
Design that Reveals
Creativity is my love, interior design is my focus. Whether it be full service interior design, re-decoration or even online design through Design in a Box, I am passionate about all things creative. Here, I will share insights into projects, inspirations and what's going on in the world of design from Calgary and beyond. Would love to have you follow along.
my bedroom reveal May 10, 2011
publications: my home in avenue magazine Jun 14, 2012
exciting news! Jul 13, 2011
MODERN. I’m not referring to the dictionary meaning but rather the feeling, the emotion or the lifestyle of a Modern interior. Vintage, retro, mid-century, classic, country. These have all been paired with the word Modern. This week I am exploring what Modern means with four people I admire and would love to introduce you to or if you already know them, for you to get to know them better.
Lori Andrews, a.k.a. the 10 cent Designer is creative is all aspects of the word. Lori is an Interior Designer and photographer not to mention she is always up for an adventure. Her approach to design is simple, modern, and clean with a functional and stylish perspective. Lori and I have recently started working together on photographing my spaces for Dabble Mag and I think we are complimenting each other nicely. She brings a fashion forward flavor to each photo shoot. Here is what Modern means to Lori ~
mod·ern
Of or relating to the present or recent times as opposed to the remote past.
materials- new materials and re-imagined forms
optimism- we can create sustainable environments
depth- form follows function
environment- order, clean lines, accessible
reality- hand crafted, humanism
new- the creation of entirely new forms and ways of thinking
Modern to me is new forms and old forms re-imagined. Modern is reused, recycled, rethought. modern is clean and simple, light and colorful. Modern is sustainable. Modern is affordable.
New Forms
Retro with New Materials
Reuse Re-Imagine
Repetition
Handcrafted
Artistic Handmade
Colour gives doors new life.
Light and Simple
Old forms New colours
Space age materials
10 cent Designer
All images courtesy of Lori Andrews.
Share your thoughts in the comments below!
Nyla Free Designs is a full service Calgary Interior Design studio. Our goal is to bring your home to life by revealing your style and infusing unexpected elements of design and detail. If we can help with your project please let us know! See the contact page to get in touch.
Nyla Free Designs also offers an online design service through Design in a Box.
Kelly Jul 28 2011 - 4:50 pm
Great post Lori. I agree with your thinking on sustainability, affordability and re-thought and re-imagined design. And the idea to paint the old doors in 3 different colours- brilliant! So many people have those old plain wooden doors in their homes. Here is a great idea to modernize without replacing them.
Thanks again for this series, Nyla. Very interesting.
Michelle from Holley & Gill Jul 29 2011 - 12:44 am
Beautiful Lori, absolutely beautiful.