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Résidence Northmount
By : Paule Bourbonnais Design
GRANDS PRIX DU DESIGN – 17th edition
Discipline : Interior Design
Categories : Residence / Kitchen : Bronze Certification
Categories : Residence / Residential Space ≤ 1,600 sq. ft. (≤ 150 sq.m.) : Bronze Certification
Categories : Special Awards / Interior Design + Colour : Bronze Certification
This renovation of a Montreal apartment retains its cachet through multiple thematically closed rooms and the recovery of original architectural elements such as interior doors. As soon as we arrived, the interior staircase, typical of urban housing, was decompartmentalized to give a feeling of spaciousness to the upstairs corridor space, and offers transparency through its new railings.
This intervention created an entrance with custom storage and enlarged the transition area.
A long corridor leads to a spot of natural light and is dotted with works displaying snapshots and graphics of bananas, the owners’ favorite object. Along this, the bedrooms traditionally flow towards the kitchen and living area at the rear.
The master bedroom is at the front, on the street side, and comes in blue and orange. A large wood-look wardrobe is installed on the wall adjacent to the children’s bedroom, providing sound insulation as well as storage. The two French doors with stained glass windows in the former living room have been preserved. Despite the fact that the restoration took a long time, these respect the existing architecture and add value to the layout.
The juxtaposed room is colorful like the whole project. Orange and blue brighten up the space. The choice of white and blue wallpaper in a rounded pattern gives free rein to the imagination. The made-to-measure closet contains a blue door and others in wood look and harmonizes the whole.
The master bathroom is striking in its boldness and originality. Preservation of the original vaulted ceiling allows for a wet area covered in teal blue brick-format ceramic tiles. What’s more, this eco-responsible intervention enhances the gesture of architectural conservation. This area features a freestanding bathtub and a large, comfortable shower. The large glass panel is adorned with black mouldings and accessories, as is the plumbing, and adds character to the décor. A perspective with a luminous vanishing point opens onto a large window. A Terrazzo patterned floor brings together shades of yellow and blue on a cream background. The ochre color of all the walls provides permanent sunlight, much to the delight of users. Furnishings treated with wood-look panels with vertical and horizontal grain patterns energize and consolidate the materials. A little jewel in itself, this bathroom exudes happiness.
The third bedroom, equally eclectic, sports cherry as its theme and is evident in the wallpaper chosen. The bright red of the heart is used in accessories and closet panels. The invigorating, natural green encompasses the room, opening minds and grounding ideas.
Once through the private rooms we reach the living area. A home office overlooks nature and blends with the living room. The spacious kitchen makes the most of color and forms a corner with the dining room in the center to preserve the 1930s layout. The floorboards are very narrow, another sign of the richness of the original ground cover. The aim was to preserve the appearance of the period’s architectural materials while modernizing the premises. Large openings to the outside provide plenty of natural light and bathe the living areas. The intention was to design a long countertop in Terracotta color to make the space functional and showcase a unique hue. At the end of the counter, a full-height bookcase complements the custom-made furniture, creating a reading and play area. The mix of salmon and teal panels is bold, yet harmonious. The integration of teak wood for the shelves and backs of certain cabinets warms the whole. The backsplash vibrates with shades of blue, and the fluted glass doors add a touch of yesteryear. A black sink updates the look.
A colorful residence in tune with its users and exciting in the heart of the city
Collaboration
Interior Designer : Paule Bourbonnais Design
