alyssa kirsten

We are delighted to reveal our recent ‘House of Colour’ Barnes project. We had such fun designing a space that’s not just aesthetically playful and vibrant, but also functional and comfortable for a young family. We loved incorporating lively hues, bold patterns and luxurious textures. What a pleasure to have creative freedom designing interiors that reflect our client’s personality.

This petite guest bathroom leans into the small size of the room by going dark and dreamy. Imagine a forest at dusk. A window at the opposite side gives natural light and a view towards the sky as this room is on the 4th floor of this townhouse.

This primary bathroom renovation-addition incorporates a beautiful Fireclay tile color on the floor, carried through to the wall backsplash. We created a wet room that houses a freestanding tub and shower as the client wanted both in a relatively limited space. The recessed medicine cabinets act as both mirror and additional storage. The horizontal grain rift cut oak vanity adds warmth to the space. A large skylight sits over the shower - tub to bring in a tons of natural light.

Custom made Nero St. Gabriel floating sink.

This kid's bathroom only needed a few changes, as the clients (and we) already loved the existing wallpaper. We switched out the light fixture to be more current and added the under sink storage to fill the space more intentionally and give the kids more room for storage. Photo by Emily Minton Redfield

Serenity is achieved through the combination of the multi-layer wall tile, antique vanity, the antique light fixture and of course, Buddha.

Floor Tile: Zia Tile Zellige Jade Shower Walls: Statements Smooth Ash Fixtures: Kholer Artifacts Line Heated Towel Bar: ICO Tuzio

Glazed Edge niche trim in Salton Sea 3 x 9

We were tasked to transform this long, narrow Victorian terrace into a modern space while maintaining some character from the era. We completely re-worked the floor plan on this project. We opened up the back of this home, by removing a number of walls and levelling the floors throughout to create a space that flows harmoniously from the entry all the way through to the deck at the rear of the property.

Green ceramic tile paired with a unique tile pattern creates a stunning contrast with the white tile, countertops and white oak cabinetry. The horizontal grain cabinetry creates a relaxing vibe.

Honeycomb tile floor featuring Motawi’s Hexagon tiles in Lee Green

Traditional Water Closet

This 1956 John Calder Mackay home had been poorly renovated in years past. We kept the 1400 sqft footprint of the home, but re-oriented and re-imagined the bland white kitchen to a midcentury olive green kitchen that opened up the sight lines to the wall of glass facing the rear yard. We chose materials that felt authentic and appropriate for the house: handmade glazed ceramics, bricks inspired by the California coast, natural white oaks heavy in grain, and honed marbles in complementary hues to the earth tones we peppered throughout the hard and soft finishes. This project was featured in the Wall Street Journal in April 2022.

Kendall Planning + Design