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Brown mohair covers a 1940s American metal chair in Michael Courdin’s living room.
ravelling to Italy a few years ago, Ottawa interior designer Michael Courdin visited the Vecchia Murano Glass Factory on Murano Island in Venice. On a shelf at the back of the store he spotted five grey-textured vases, prototypes for Giorgio Armani’s Home collection. Michael bought the vase that Armani had rejected for its shape, and now it has tripled in value and become his prize possession! Looking for the unusual and distinctive is his signature design sensibility. At the age of 20, armed with art and design courses from the Ontario College of Art & Design, he was initially unsure of his career path. His father wanted him to be an architect, although extensive testing and counselling at the University of Ottawa confirmed that interior design was his future.
With that comfort level established, his design career evolved. At his first job with Taarn Torontow Interiors, he met his mentor Bruce Summers, who guided him through the complex process of successful interior design. More than 30 years later, with clients all over the world, Michael creatively incorporates timeless and eclectic design in all his projects.
What was the design world like in Ottawa when you began? At that time there was a design company called Raintree Interiors on Bank Street and they were true designers. Some of the shops were retail decorators and some were retail design. Eventually it became more sophisticated as clientele became more demanding. You had to perform bigger tasks. Design furniture. Do renovations. It
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The signature style of Michael Courdin Continued from page 13 evolved into true interior design as opposed to decorating.
What represents good design taste to you? I don’t like the American show home mentality featuring automatic decoration achieved with one-stop shopping. My style is more eclectic and this is what I try to do for my client. The client becomes a personality as opposed to a stage set.
Which celebrity’s home would you love to make-over?
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Are there ever any design no-nos?
Really good designers are born with an understanding of how things work to make something unique. They pull things together without worrying about everything being perfectly matched to create interesting environments. I like to be a little more daring and change a client’s mindset by throwing in something strange. Once they understand, they love it. A good designer also doesn’t push their own personal esthetic on a client.
What’s exciting now in the design world? The volume and diversity of new things is amazing. The Americans are coming out with more contemporary design – I pre-
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Wayne Gretzky’s California home, which was featured in Architectural Digest.
ger you subliminally. An exhibit, watching a movie, viewing an art show – these are all influences. Travelling also pushes me to try different things after I have immersed myself in a different culture. This article originally appeared in Ottawa at Home, Fall 2012. Both Kitchissippi Times and Ottawa at Home are published by Great River Media.
Over-puddling of drapes that drag on the floor.
Is there a Michael Courdin signature style? I prefer a fairly neutral palette and let art and objects stand out individually. It’s important to understand the client’s personality. The objects in their home speak of the person. It is not the sofa or the drapery, although they can become part of the theatre. Some people need the background of a lot of style because of their personality and I do that as well.
What helps you stay current? Magazines inspire me and if I like something I see in a magazine room setting, I want to try it. Just walking down a street can trig-
Above: the ‘60s retro style dining room – the fixture was a flea market find.
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anadians are decorating obsessed! We pore over home and garden magazines, watch hours of DIY television, and relentlessly search the Internet for the best price on everything from the right pendant light, towel rack or bathroom faucet – all in an attempt to make our homes an oasis of comfort and style. Of course, this fetish comes with a price. But a little insider knowledge can help put some costs in perspective. Whether you are going the do-ityourself route or hiring a professional, there are ways to keep costs down. And one of the quickest ways to update your décor is by painting. You can take that a step further and add wallpaper or maybe a custom wall mural. The following projects will help you understand where costs are incurred at the high end, as well as offering a few tricks of the trade to send you on the way to DIY success.
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If the elegance and sophistication of today’s wallpaper is not in your budget, consider the following special paint technique that will get you the look without the hefty price tag. Step one: Start by painting walls in a pleasing tone using a washable flat paint. Step two: Using a chalk line to measure out 30 cm spaces, drop your line from ceiling to floor and repeat each 30 cm. Step three: Using ScotchBlue Painter’s Tape, attach the tape next to the chalk line, then wipe off the chalk. Leave the straight tape lines on from floor to ceiling. Step four: Apply a clear latex glaze in even strokes over your walls, let dry. Step five: Remove the tape. Result: The eggshell shine in the glaze set against the flat paint creates the depth and elegance of a tone-on-tone appearance of good wallpaper – and at a fraction of the cost. You can expect to pay $200 for the total job, including the price of paint, blue tape and glaze.
Wallpaper has dramatic price variances. The cost of paper ranges from $30 per roll from your local hardware store, to more than $200 a roll for luxury papers on special order. A professional pa-
This article originally appeared in Ottawa at Home, Fall 2013. Both Kitchissippi Times and Ottawa at Home are published by Great River Media.
High Hiring a professional painter (using a standard 10-by-10-foot room as a guide), will typically take around 12 hours at a cost of $35 per hour. Add three gallons of paint at about $65 each and you’re looking at a job cost of at least $615. The additional cost of hiring a decorative painter to add a mural or faux accent wall will add another $400 - $600 to your bill!
Low Want to save $1,000? Take on the job yourself and instead of hiring a decorative painter, purchase a peel-and-stick-on wall mural – there are plenty to choose from online. A nice one will cost anywhere from $50 to $250 and not only applies easily, but and can be removed later without damaging your walls.
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per hanger usually charges about $65 per double roll, and the installation of grasscloth or vinyl panels will cost approximately $80. So, using a special-order paper with installation can cost between $2,000 and $3,000 for a 10-by-10-foot room. While this price seems high, keep in mind that hanging paper is a craft and not recommended as a DIY project. Getting wallpaper done right will pay off in the end.
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2. 111 West Ashcroft Homes Condominium 111westcondo.com 111 Richmond Road Sales centre phone: 613-221-5926, sales@liveqwest.com Sales centre address: 101 Richmond Road Construction status: Completed Occupancy: Immediate for remaining units Total number of units: 11 units left Available unit sizes: From 525 to 976 sq. ft. With a focus on modern, balanced living in a vibrant community, the condos at 111 West offer high-end finishes and a unique array of lifestyle amenities. A spectacular 2000-square foot rooftop terrace features a sun lounge area, hot tub, and an outdoor kitchen and dining room. The ground floor of this new project has 4000 square feet of amenities including cinema room, pilates studio, gym, games and zen garden with fire pit.
3. Q West Ashcroft Homes Condominium ashcroft.com From $240,110 to $95 101 Richmond Road Sales centre phone: Sales centre addres Ave Sales centre hours: 12pm-6pm, Sat-Sun: 12pm-5pm Construction status Occupancy: immedia selling fast! Total number of un Number of storeys: Available unit sizes sq. ft. Q West’s residential an spread over an expan Westboro, one of Otta neighbourhoods. An e amenities ensures the experience, with excel service, communal spa underground walkway
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Springcress Ravenhill Common Inc Freehold Townhomes ravenhillcommon.com From $599,900 450 Churchill Aven N. (one block south of Byron) Sales centre address: 329 Richmond Road Sales centre phone: 613-825-0080 Sales centre hours: Mon-Fri: 12pm-6pm, Weekends: 12pm-5pm Construction Status: Under construction Occupancy: summer 2014, 60% sold Total Number of Units: 19 units Unit Sizes: From 1360 to 1948 sq. ft (2 & 3 bedroom) Designed by Barry J. Hobin and Associates, Ravenhill Common’s two and three bedroom brownstones are two blocks away from Westboro. Finding a harmony between heritage and contemporary design, these homes will feature underground parking, two-story galleries a private rear terrace and rooftop decks.
Mastercraft Starwood Condominium sohochampagne.com From $298,900 to $2.2 million Sales centre phone: 613-798-7646 Sales centre: 111 Champagne Ave Sales centre hours: Mon-Thurs: 12pm-6pm, Sat-Sun: 12pm-5pm Construction status: under construction Occupancy: February 2015 Total number of units: 190 units Number of storeys: 20 storeys Unit sizes: From 535 to 3000 sq. ft. Parking: most have a spot, For units for over 320 you can purchase a spot Lavish condos that evoke high-end hotel luxury at its best. Ideally placed near bustling Little Italy, Dow’s Lake and the O-train, the Soho Champagne will offer over 15,000 square feet of amenities including the Dalton Brown Gym, private theatre, boardroom, and lounges. The third floor is a virtual outdoor oasis featuring a landscaped terrace with a 60’ lap pool, infinity hot tub, outdoor kitchen and views overlooking Dow’s Lake.
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Windmill Development Group Ltd. Condominium theeddy.ca 1000 Wellington St. W From 306 square feet and $169,000 for a studio and increasing to roughly $3 million for combined suites Sales centre phone: 613-701-0600, heather@windmilldevelopments.com Sales centre: 440 Sparks St. Sales centre hours: Mon-Thurs: 12pm-6pm, Sat-Sun: 12pm-5pm Construction status: under construction Occupancy: expected November 2014 Total number of units: 52 units Number of storeys: 6 storeys Unit Sizes: From 430 to 1218 sq. ft The Eddy is a unique, eco-friendly condo development designed to fit the Hintonburg lifestyle. Located at Wellington and Irving Street, this urban chic development will include rooftop access with shared social space and ground floor retail space. With a variety of units within the development, The Eddy is sure to be a unique and environmentally friendly living space.
7. Stonehurst on the Park
Skywell Homes Townhouse skywellhomes.com From $625,000 66 - 70 Stonehurst Ave Sales centre phone: Bennett Poperty Shop Realty, 613-233-8606 Construction status: Under
construction Total number of units: 10 units Unit sizes: From 1290 to 1880 sq. ft. These Colizza Bruni designed homes offer luxurious high-end finishes and rooftop terraces. Located steps away from the Ottawa river, Tunney’s Pasture transit station and Westboro shopping and eating amenities these executive homes are perfectly located for the urbanite who also wants great outdoor access close by.
Sales centre phone: 613-824-4059 Sales centre address: 1546 Scott St. Construction status: Expected to finish in early 2015 Total number of units: 180 units Total number of floors: 28 storeys This luxury product has a podium garden, state of the art fitness centre, elegant dining rooms and rooftop terraces. Enjoy sweeping views across the city and the Ottawa River from this exciting 28-storey development.
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Brigil Condominium brigil.com 121 Parkdale Avenue Sales centre phone: 819-243-7392 Construction status: Preconstruction Number of units: 232 units Number of storeys: 32 stories Unit sizes: From 650 to 1000 sq. ft. Parking: 6 levels of underground parking This newly announced project represents Brigil’s first major foray into Ottawa city centre development. The 32 storey project promises to be a stunning development, with amenities like a roof top terrace, swimming pool and more. Conveniently located between Westboro and West Wellington, and a stone’s throw away from the transit way, 121 Parkdale is set to be a great living location for both downsizers and young professionals.
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Minto Homes and Canderel Condominium liveupperwest.com 485 Richmond Road. Sales centre phone: 613-788-2786 Occupancy: immediate occupancy Total number of units: 191 units Total number of storeys: 25 storeys Unit sizes: From 455 to 1050 sq. ft. UpperWest is a 25-storey condominium residence designed by renowned Wallman Architects. A podium terrace 6 storeys up that serves as your backyard in the sky, a state of the art fitness centre, and stylish and sophisticated lobby are just some of the features that makes this such a special project.
11. 159 Parkdale
Richcraft Group of companies Condominium richcraft.com 159 Parkdale Avenue Sales centre phone: 613-739-7111 Construction status: Preconstruction Occupancy: Please contact Richcraft for more information Total number of units: 210 units Total number of storeys: 30 storeys
118 Holmwood From $308,000 to $710,900 Sales centre address: 440 Sparks St Sales centre phone: 613-788-2784 Sales centre hours: Mon-Thurs: 12-7pm; Closed Friday; Saturday, Sunday & Holidays: 11am - 5pm Construction status: Preconstruction Estimated completion: Summer/Fall 2014 Occupancy: Selling Located in the heart of the city and part of the exciting Landsdowne development, Minto @ Landsdowne will feature luxurious amenities, walking path, green spaces and wonderful places to eat and drink – all within walking distance! Residents will be right by the canal, and a short walk from all that the historic Glebe neighbourhood has to offer.
OUTSIDE KITCHISSIPPI 12. Soho Italia
Mastercraft Starwood Condominium sohoitalia.com From the low $200s 500 Preston St Sales centre phone: 613-247-7616 Number of storeys: 30 storeys Located at the entrance to Little Italy and wonderfully close to transit, this architecturally stunning project will define both the skyline and street. Residents will be able to enjoy all that Little Italy and Dow’s Lake have to offer.
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14. re Hotel and Residences
Ashcroft Homes Condominium rehotelandresidences.com 106 Sparks Street From $331,350 Sales centre phone: 613-232-1081 Sales centre address: 101 Richmond Road Sales centre hours: Mon – Thurs, 12 – 6 by appointment Construction status: Preconstruction Total number of units: 90 units Number of storeys: 18 storeys Unit sizes: From 645 to 3408 sq. ft. re is set to be a luxurious building housing both hotel rooms on lower floors and residences on upper floors. Views of Parliament and surrounding area, along with fine dining, shopping and a gourmet market place nearby set this project apart.
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