Art Walk

I spent the later part of last week in Seattle, it was an interesting time to be in the Emerald city. Since Art Walk was happening, well sort of. Traditional on the first Thursday of every month art takes center stage in Pioneer Square, as artist and galleries open the doors. Unfortunately there seems to be less doors to open, the galleries are fewer and the 5 story Art Studio building  is closing since it is not safe, seismic repairs beyond repair, thus it is coming down.
That said, Art Prevails into the streets and the spirit was evident.
Some pics of the night...















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Dwell - is it summer or not?

Hope this post finds you in the mist of Summer, but if your in the Vancouver area, then you can only wish for another day of Sun and Run of temperatures reminding us it is SUMMER! Yes?

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Distinct Interiors is a decorative arts company based in Vancouver, British Columbia.

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Walls worth Touching

Sure, touching the walls we create are all about the senses. Not just for your eyes, but the feel is just as important. It is the mark of craftsmanship.

We generally create so many different styles of Mantels using Lime Plasters, ...smooth clean lines and concrete finishes. It's a refreshing change to get back once and a while, to our roots of decorative arts - working on walls. Lime Plaster walls can be more than your typical venetian plaster, you just have to be open to trying new techniques and have a passion for it. "It' better to create, than replicate!" that's my mantra.

If you have been reading our blog posts from time to time, you may recognize this dripping Lime Plaster finish. We created it last summer for a private residence in Vancouver and the designer enjoyed it so much we were asked to again, here in Langley, BC this time.

So... What's on your Walls?

Even Grand-mama Loves Lime Plaster Mantels

In one of our recent Mantel projects in Burnaby, a suburb of Vancouver, we were presented with a 'plain jane' marble surround - it wasn't cutting it for interior of the home, nor for Grand-mama.

But we had the cure, since once I was able to explain the process of how we can re-work the existing surround and build onto it and create a new Mantel with Lime Plaster. Lime Plaster from Italy, ...Grand-mama's home land ....we were in!

We created custom legs, a hearth and used Old World profiles on the Mantel header to give it rustic presence with a little European sophistication. We sourced photos of old mantels and new for inspiration, yet came back to the standard of strong legs and a large Mantel header to help build the presence of this piece.

Custom Works

We like creating the 'new school' in Mantels design, but I think it is important to go back to the Old World roots once and a while.

Ciao!

Coming soon, Clean lines : Tadelakt Back-Splashes

Everyday Aloha

For a Contemporary Vancouver Home

The 50's and 70's

It was from all accounts a great time, but if everything has changed since that time in your Home, how come the Mantel hasn't?

Distinct Interiors specializes in reclaiming your old brick Mantels in Vancouver and Lower Mainland. Contact us today for a no charge consultation:    606 739 8447 or email.

It's Earth Day

We sure Do

I received a call yesterday from a designer asking if we ever work on restaurants?

My reply was "indeed" and we love hospitality biz, since it provides tight time lines, tight budgets and always full surprises. And in Vancouver, we have had plenty of spaces to create distinctive finishes.

Unfortunately for our restaurant clients it's a really tough business. I think the stats are 90% of restaurant fail in there first year of business - ouch!

Here is where our hands have been, perhaps you have been to one of them?

DB Bistro/Lumiere, The Boathouse Richmond, The Boathouse New Westminster, The Boathouse English Bay, Milestones Denman, Bread Garden Denman, Bread Garden Granville, Romano's Macaroni Grill, The Rex Grill, Gianni's, Ouisi Bistro, The Fringe Cafe, The Funky Armadillo, Burgoo Bistro West 10th, Burgoo Bistro Lonsdale, Burgoo Bistro Main Street, Reflections Gastronomie Steveston, La Pergola Steveston, La Cucina North Van, Darby's Pub Kits, Bean Around the World West 10th,  Delany's Coffee Denman, Delany's Coffee Edgemont Village, Delany's Coffee Dundarave, Delany's Park Royal, Delany's Coffee Lynn Valley, The Keg Caesars, Red Robin, Hyatt Hotel Grill Vancouver, Vancouver Club, Paddle Wheeler Pub, Peaks Coffee Whistler, Casalingo Yaletown, Anton's Pasta Bar, Joe Fortes Vancouver, Ciaomien, Cardero's in Coal Harbour, Chaise Lounge Main Street...

Lime Plaster and Wine

"You have invested a 6 figure Wine Collection and your going surround it with acrylic paint hosting VOC 's - not a good way to protect your storied Collection."

Stop everything, back to the drawing board!
How about starting with the basics, the way the Italians and French did and still do - Lime Plaster. Then let's take it one step forward, to today's trends - Concrete. I decided to install on the Walls and Ceiling KCC 2011, creating a clean lined subway tile grid on the ceiling and rustic weeping Cellar Cement Walls.

Bordeaux Inspiration

Since the wine collection hosts wines from Bordeaux we decided, along with the client, to make it part of the theme. 'The Wine of the Century' Chateau Latour would be the keystone, and elements from the Chateau Latour label would be incorporated. This helped provide a vision for the 4 Walls and Ceiling as the project evolved, a sense of the Old World winery, in a contemporary West-side home. 

Case and Point

Lime Plasters are perfectly suited for Wine Cellars or other areas where moisture could be a concern, since Lime Plaster hosts no VOC, is mold and fungus resistant, a perfect organic choice  in protecting against cork spoilage. The Lime Plaster Walls and Ceiling actually help the modern cooling system, in creating a stable climate for the room, holding the temperature and humidity in balance.

What's on your Walls?

The Video: 'Wine of the Century'

KCC 2011

info: I like Wine Cellars too!

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