DESIGN NOTES
PLANK & PINE - Timeless, distinct, and designed for the way you live.
Determine Colour Palette & Vibe: ► The most important question I always ask my clients is “how do you want this space to make you feel?” The answer to this question can then be translated into the desired colour palette and vibe, functionality and aesthetics, and material and decor selection. Functionality and Aesthetics can Co-exist and Should: ► Envision cooking a meal in your kitchen for your family—what do you need and where are you in the kitchen when you use those items? Where are your large appliances located and have you considered the “kitchen triangle”? What are you always reaching for time and time again? What is it about your current kitchen that really bothers or hinders you? It’s questions like these that you must ask yourself to gain an understanding and appreciation of how you need/want your new kitchen to function. DIGGING DEEPER INTO KITCHEN DESIGN: When I begin working on a new build or large renovation, I typically begin with the hub of the home — the kitchen. Open concept homes are still taking centre stage and I don’t foresee this drastically changing anytime soon. This makes the design of your kitchen so important as it serves as the anchor to the rest of your home.
At Plank & Pine, we specialize in a holistic approach to design that accounts for the look, feel, and livability of every detail. We specialize in extensive projects like new construction homes and comprehensive renovations that allow us the opportunity to see your space as a whole and curate elements that work together to enhance every moment.
Sara Dykerman 902.388.0088
plankandpineinteriordesign@gmail.com www.plankandpineinteriordesign.com
Determine a Focal Point: ► Determine the focal point of the kitchen because everything else is built upon this. A focal point is that area in a room where your eye naturally lands first, and it instantly draws you in. A kitchen without a focal point, in my opinion, just doesn’t feel right. (The same can be said for any space in your home.) Material Selection: ► Nature has a profound impact on our wellbeing. Bringing natural materials, like wood into our interiors creates a sense of feeling and connection to the outdoors. ► Selecting and sourcing materials that are in their most natural states (or look like they are) lends to a more timeless look and feel, plus these materials are typically kinder to the environment. Little Luxuries: ► Perhaps you cannot afford that built-in wine cooler but you can invest in the “little luxuries” of life. ► Invest in solid pieces that you use all the time like salt and pepper mills, beautiful glass and dishware. ► Lastly, add greenery. Fresh cut stems, flowers, and real house plants add a lush natural element to our spaces, that we cannot achieve from anything else. In addition to air purification, studies show they improve our mental health, so treat yourself!
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