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pmolson

Properly lit and with the random owner artifacts replaced with thought out accessories used, I wonder what the space would look like?

Ummm...better. Still dark & dated though.

The fact that the existing images were taken with a wide angle lens for listing by the
Realtor doesn't help either. I stood in the spaces and it is dark with all that wood so
I think we would still have a pretty good contrast.
It was not my intention to deceive with staged existing photos that were less than flattering.

p

Roger

warm_wood

It was not my intention to suggest that you were engaged in any sort of intentional misrepresentation. My comment was more to the point that i suspected that the photography, as done, was not as representative of what existed as the rendering was of what could be. Should we go on and add some planting and clean up some of the surfaces, there is some charm to the original albiet not strikingly modern. I do think, your design is well done.

pmolson

I understand what your saying Roger.
Thanks for the comment on design.

Fortunately for us the new owners are not looking
to freshen up with interior design,(which I agree with you that a ton of improvement
could be made just by that alone)but are looking to dig a bit deeper.

p

pyroluna

I think the best thing about the new design is the ceilingish kind of object with the lights shining up, which allows for indirect lighting, and, as such, makes the entire space look roomier. But on the whole, the atmosphere is very designy. I can't ever imagine anyone saying "oh isn't it cozy inhere?!" It reminds me of a dutch commercial we had a number of years back, with just such a kind of space... A broker showing people the house, and them saying just those words... and then an advert for coffee...

not to say it isn't beautiful. it's just not my taste. I prefer the old setup. With some plants. Lots of plants. And coffee, as well.

pmolson

Pyroluna,

Thanks for your comments. It is true that this style is not for everyone and we were not shooting for cozy.
I wonder though if we add some "stuff" plants, books, area rug, etc., if it would not warm up a bit.
I actually wanted to do that when creating these scenes but the principle designer wanted a scene
free of glitter as she felt the clients liked uncluttered spaces somewhat to the extreme.

Thanks again for your thoughts

Paul

brookefox

Some of what you have to work with reminds me of our house, and my project. You intentionally start over; I like the solid, honest materials I have so I'm ditching the paneling but exposing and working with the solid wood decking and beams above. I appreciate the clean and white, especially when contrasted with the clean and not-white and not manufactured in a factory, so there will be solid wood (structure) and manufactured surface material (facing).

Like Pyro, I'm a huge fan of indirect lighting. Hopefully and probably you had some strong cues from your clients that they were comfortable with a 180 degree turn in style, otherwise my guess is it would be too radical, though the rendering itself is 'impressive.' There is also the danger that the severity of the style shift obscures the other innovations which may otherwise be in plain sight.

pmolson

brookefox,

Thanks for the thought out comments.

I agree with you that exposing and or using some existing structure or less
contemporary existing features would work well in this project. One such item
is the existing brick fireplace that due to designer and client wishes is being
covered. I think the contrast of the original brick with the new clean lines
would be striking. Some exposed timber could then be brought in....and...then I would
not be listening to the principle designer and the client. If & when we move forward
with this project these and other thoughts will be brought up again just to make sure
we are not throwing the baby out with the bath water.

Thanks again.

p

Sir

the original is trule horrendous!

but dont be afraid of a bit of colour to brighten the place up

good work tho

publied

nice job. very nice rendering, but IMHO the top may be are to haevy.

pmolson

@sir said:

the original is trule horrendous!

I wouldn't go that far, but it is surely not my favorite style.
Color is coming soon.

@unknownuser said:

I repeat...that does not reflect on my feeling about your renders...good job!!

It is nice of you to separate your personal tastes from your assessment of the work
I have done. That is not always easy to do. Thank you.

@publied said:

nice job. very nice rendering, but IMHO the top may be are to haevy.

If your talking about the air beam I think the size and weight are just about right. One thing
the images do not portray very well is the volume of this space. It is a large vaulted area
with high windows connecting the kitchen, dining room, foyer, and living area with a very
large fireplace in the center. When viewed in context the air beam does not feel overly heavy.
Thank you for your comments.

p

Daniel

Beautiful design and rendering. Big improvement on the existing.

pmolson

Thanks Daniel. Very kind of you to say.

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Mike Lucey

Hey Paul! We featured you on The Daily CatchUp!

Kitchen Remodel by Paul Molson

http://news.sketchucation.com/kitchen-remodel-by-paul-molson/

Mike

pmolson

@mike lucey said:

Hey Paul! We featured you on The Daily CatchUp!

Kitchen Remodel by Paul Molson

http://news.sketchucation.com/kitchen-remodel-by-paul-molson/

Mike

Cool! Thanks!

My name by the way is
Paul M. Olson

Rich O Brien

Apologies Paul, it has beem rectified. No harm done i hope?

jarynzlesa

I would be ashamed to do this. I had to download the pictures, because nobody would believe me.

pmolson

@jarynzlesa said:

I would be ashamed to do this. I had to download the pictures, because nobody would believe me.

Ashamed is a strong word. I do not take offense. A dramatic change in style is bound to
cause strong reactions. I am not ashamed at all for working with our clients in tranforming their home to fit their vision. The owners
of this home have a very clear idea of where they want to go with the design.
Personaly, I like the new far more than the existing. To each their own...

Thanks for you honest reaction jarynzlesa.

paul

pmolson

@unknownuser said:

Apologies Paul, it has beem rectified. No harm done i hope?

Not a problem what so ever!

palu o. omsln

Rich O Brien

No problem Lapu

jarynzlesa

I am really glad you kept professional distance. For this and similar project can be used Latin proberb - De gustibus non est disputandum (there's no accounting for taste).