So long Suburbia, Hello Urban Chic!

This feature wall constitutes perhaps the biggest transformation of the entire renovation. Remember the large screen TV and the dated fireplace? Believe it or not they are both still there. I designed a wall that would allow the TV to be hidden when not in use. Once the plans were approved by the client I then engaged the services of craftsman, Christoph Malinowski of CM Woodcraft to build the feature wall with the press-to-open latches on the wall doors. Carrie had said she wanted 'lots' of wood (furniture) to give a rustic feel to the design, so I gave it to her; perhaps not exactly what she had in mind, but budget didn't allow for signature wood pieces. Now that she's seen the completed wall, she is happy with the wood especially as it didn't cost a cent! She and Sean gathered the birch trees from Sean's parent's cottage, where the trees were being cleared already). The gold pig? As mentioned on my website, as a punchinside parting gift I've been known to give a Harry Allen Pig away as my way of saying 'thank you'. Carrie named her's Harry Winston. Photo: Sean McGrath