It’s obvious that Christine McQuaid has creativity flowing in her veins. Having no formal design training, with her education in science and biology, she took on the project with no outside help. Channeling her inner designer, she set the stage for her unique design by choosing to go with a dramatic black and white theme softened with accents of pink, creating an ambiance that is as glamorous as it is comfortable and relaxing. McQuaid’s vision was to create a luxurious and romantic dreamy space for her guests. Says McQuaid, “I imagined this as a space where Miss Nixon would be busy getting glammed up for her circus act, having her costumes strewn across the bed while listening to music and then returning at the end of her performances for a long relaxing soak. A private space she could call her very own away from the hustle and bustle of the busy circus atmosphere.”
▲ Thinking of her guests, little European touches like the black washcloth are a smart solution providing no guilt, no stain make-up removal.
Painting the walls black was a bold choice that paid off when paired with strong white accents found in the suites’ trim details, white bedding, the white guest towels, wall tiles and the bathroom washbasin. The feature wall at the head of the bed was papered in a tone on tone lacy floral wall, breaking up the all black walls with a feminine touch. Far from feeling gloomy and dark, the room exudes a cozy warm inviting charm with a modern chic vibe. The bathroom was left open, thereby making the room larger and adding a focal point at the same time. There is a separate water closet for privacy. The clawfoot tub was a lucky find on the side of the street; it found and was reglazed and painted black. Vintage details like the black plumbing fixtures, the porcelain washstand, patterned floor tiles and the black chandelier in the room add to the period character of the house.
▲ A velvet chair upholstered in a blush pink tone and topped with a floral cushion perfectly contrasts the black walls. The suite also comes with a walkout deck for their guests.
Wall colour: Benjamin Moore - Onyx
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