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Our wood grain Shaker cabinet fronts were designed for busy, high-traffic homes like ours. Clad with durable textured thermofoils, this line is compatible with Sektion, Akurum, Godmorgon, and Besta cabinets from IKEA. It's the perfect, practical way to add the warmth of wood to all the rooms of your home.
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We have teamed up with Loloi to create a line of rugs that are as affordable as they are beautiful. This collection houses a great mix of traditional and modern rugs, in cottage-y colorways, as well as vintage-inspired beauties that you’ll want to roll out in every room.
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We partnered with Stuga on a line of hardwood floors — The Ingrid is really livable, and the color is very neutral. It doesn’t lean warm or cool, it’s that just right in-between. We have really loved putting it everywhere in our house. It’s the best jumping-off point for design, no matter your interior style. In addition to being beautiful, Ingrid is really durable — we have three kids, and we always have a home construction project going on. Ingrid stands up to it all.
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I simply adore the way you and Chris always look for the silver lining in everything!!
Such a cool space and the inspiration is great! It wouldn’t have occured to me that I couldn’t have that many people working out of my house, but once I read it a bell went off. Of course. But I wouldn’t have thought of it, either. Glad it all worked out.
Congratulations! So excited to see the process and final space! I know it will be beautiful.
Inspectors don’t normally come to homes that are running a business out of them … especially with only eight people. Did someone complain ?
Not sure? Our city found out somehow
I like the idea of the office space outside the home. Your house will always be a design lab for your blog/Instagram but first, it’s your family home.
I love the Pinterest board. So many cool lights.
Ah, zoning! One of those things that might not even cross a person’s mind. I’m nervous about what you mean by space to grow though, as I’d hate to see the vibe of clj get more commercial/business-y. The family vibe is a huge part of what makes y’all special in my book.
Maybe I should have said, Room to spread out! :)
Your Pinterest board for this project is making me drool. This is such a fun, out of the box project and I can’t wait to see what you guys do with a COMPLETELY blank slate. I would love to see you bring the professional organizing team back for some amazing office organizing ideas.
That is so true! I think it all worked out just how it was supposed to! And I love the idea of a big fun room to play and hang out in. You will definitely want that when the girls are bigger (and now!). It will be a great game room when you have a big game night with friends but like you said, also be a fun place for all your girl’s friends to hang out (after pool parties of course).
I cannot tell you how excited I am to watch the studio design happen! Such a fun and interesting challenge. Similar, but different from home design. I can’t wait to see what you do with it!
So cool how it all worked out for your team! Another huge project that just needs Julia touch! Made me think that you could ride a bike over there or even having a van to transport the team to your house. Having 8 or 10 vehicles would seem crazy at your house.
Looks like a great opportunity! For others buying houses, always check the zoning and bylaw ordinances before you buy (or ask your realtor for help). Rules on home based work, employment, accessory dwelling units, setbacks, etc are spelled out. Sometimes it’s hard to make sense of these things but if you call the local planning/zoning office they can help you understand. It is always my first call before I even make an offer on a place. Good luck with the build out!