Following the enthusiasm for one of our blog posts entitled ''8 inspiring before and after transformations: Instagram Collaborations Edition'' we are back this time with the ''Client Edition''. In order to inspire you as much as possible, we have gathered in this article the most impressive transformations done by our beloved customers.
Let yourself be inspired right now!
1. Audric and Laurence's kitchen and dining room
Before
Photos via Audric Gagnon
After
Photo via Audric Gagnon
Photo via Audric Gagnon
What we love most about this transformation: is the optimal use of space in the new dining room. The first thing you notice is the new location of the dining room table, which was placed against the wall, something you don't often see, but which in this case is ingenious. We say ingenious because it allowed Audric and Laurence to choose a longer dining room table (and therefore to accommodate more people) without burdening the room or limiting movement. It also allowed them to create space to add some stools to the kitchen island. The choice of the Arwin table was no doubt influenced by this ingenious idea. The choice of less massive chairs, such as the Woodstock & Co. chairs, compared to the chairs in the old decor of the room, also contributes to seating one more person at the table in the new dining room.
In the kitchen, by replacing the section of cabinets above the kitchen island with beautiful solid wood shelves, Audric and Laurence have more storage and more air in the room! To see more of Audric and Laurence's transformation, click here.
Create this look
To create a look similar to Audric and Laurence's new dining room:
- The Arwin 78 x 36 inch (6 seats) cherry wood table
- Woodstock & Co. white chairs
- Woodstock & Co. 36 inch shelves
2. Jacinthe's dining room
Before
After
Photo via @jacinthe.jacques
What we love most about this transformation: the clarity and lightness of the new dining room. The combination of materials and the choice of furniture made a big difference. Jacinthe chose a light-colored table (cherry) that matches the existing maple floor, as well as white chairs that remind us of the kitchen's material choices. The furniture chosen (Oslo table and Woodstock & Co. chairs) is delicate and refined and blends in perfectly with the decor of the room.
Fun fact, you see the green adhesive marks on the floor of the "before" dining room? When Jacinthe contacted us, the plan was to place the table perpendicular to the kitchen island. She could not decide on the size of her future table and asked us for advice. After asking her several questions, we suggested that she place her adhesive marks in the other direction (parallel to the kitchen island). From that moment on, everything changed and Jacinthe was now ready to make her decision.
Just to let you know that in case of doubt, never hesitate to contact us, our team is here for you!
Create this look
To create a look similar to Jacinthe's new dining room:
- The Oslo 66 inches table (4 to 6 seats) in cherry wood
- The white Woodstock & Co. chairs
3. Marie-Pier's bathroom
Before
Photo via Marie-Pier Gervais
After
Photo par Marie-Pier Gervais
What we love most about this transformation: is the modern look of the room, as well as the color of the accent wall. We especially love the color combination. The dark green, which goes very well with the golden wood used as a shelf. A little note: to help our clients make successful wood and color combinations, we have already published a very interesting article entitled The basics of successful wood and color combinations.
To continue with the appreciation of the decor of the room, we also think it was a wise decision to eliminate the shower bath and replace it with a black framed glass, which matches the black brackets of the beautiful wood shelf from Woodstock & Co. The new layout gives a spa effect and it's very relaxing! Marie-Pier enhanced the spa effect in her bathroom by adding a few branches of eucalyptus as a decoration of the shelf. We love it!
Create this look
To create a look similar to Marie-Pier's new bathroom:
- the Woodstock & Co. tablet.
4. Eric & Nathalie's dining room
Before
Photo via Fanny Duval - designer intérieur
After
Photo via Fanny Duval - designer intérieur
Photos via Fanny Duval - designer intérieur
What we like most about this transformation by Fanny Duval - interior designer: it's the combination of all the decorative elements in the dining room. If you take the time to analyze each element, everything has been carefully selected to create a perfect harmony. The frames and their images match the table and the light fixture, which in turn matches the chairs and candles in the center of the table. Everything is perfect! The dining room set creates a focal point in the dining room, which is the first place the eyes land when entering a room. It's refreshing, because the "before" room was too cluttered and we didn't know where to direct our attention.
This dining room is all about refinement. In fact, the choice of the Oslo table and the Olso bench was very appropriate for this dining room. We also notice that the legs of the chairs are shaped like the legs of the table.
We are FANS of this dining room in every way! To see more of this transformation by Fanny Duval - interior designer click here.
Create this look
To create a look similar to Eric and Nathalie's new dining room:
- The Olso table 66 x 36 inches (4 to 6 places) in white oak
- The Oslo bench 46 inches (2 places) in white oak
5. Manon's living room
Before
After
Photo via @cp.design
Photos via @cp.design
What we like most about this transformation, by CP Design, is the great luminosity in the room and the cozy atmosphere of the living room. The use of abundant white elements (walls, bookcase and sectional) created a lot of clarity, but to break the cold effect that the use of white elements can give, Manon chose a 100% solid wood table that created a lot of warmth in the center of the room. We also notice that a dark wood shelf has been integrated into the wall bookcase and that it matches the coffee table, which creates a soft reminder between the two pieces of furniture.
The Prism coffee table was a smart choice in this decor because although the table is quite large in size (40" x 40"), its refined lines don't make it feel too massive and the living room retains its elegant signature.
To see more of this transformation by CP Design click here.
Create this look
To create a look similar to Manon's new living room:
- the Prism coffee table 40 x 40 inches in white oak.
6. Anne-Marie's dining room
Before
Photo via @amgrenier13
After
Photo via @amgrenier13
Photos via @amgrenier13
What we like most about this transformation is the mix of styles, for a modern rustic effect. We love the old blue vintage furniture that gives a lot of vitality to the room, especially next to the gorgeous white barn wood wall. On the other hand, the choice of the Oslo table, supported by the choice of the delicate lighting fixtures brings a more modern side to the room, allowing us to qualify the decor as rustic-modern.
The new living area is very bright, especially compared to the old one, thanks to the different shades of white, the choice of materials and the addition of recessed lights. Even if we know that too much white in a room usually gives a cold effect, the white painted barn wood wall brings a very warm side to the dining room.
Another interesting change in the dining room is that Anne-Marie chose to place her chairs only on the length of the table and leave the ends empty. This seating arrangement around the table allowed her to choose a longer table without taking up too much space in the dining room. To learn more about the many ways to arrange seating in the dining room, we wrote a blog post about it.
Create this look
To create a look similar to Anne-Marie's new dining room:
- The Oslo 78 x 36 inch table (6 to 8 seats) in cherry wood.
7. Melissa's dining room
Before
Photo via : @meltottrotter
After
Photo via : @meltottrotter
What we like most about this transformation, designed by Les complices design: it's the "beach house" vibe given by the white wood paneling wall, an element that is currently very fashionable and that we see more and more in 2021. The rattan pendant light also gives a very natural and uncluttered look, combined with a dominance of white in the room, for a relaxing effect at its best.
To give the white room a contrast, Melissa opted for the black Woodstock & Co. chairs that match the black frame on the back wall. Speaking of frames, the addition of irregularly sized frames on the wall reminds us of the walls of our favorite uncle's fishing cabin which bring to mind the "vacation" theme. To take the theme even further, we can already imagine ourselves on the balcony, in a hanging hammock chair, reading a good book while enjoying the view of the sea. Nice little set up, isn't it?
Create this look
Pour reproduire un look similaire à celui de la nouvelle salle à manger de Mélissa:
- The Classic 78 inch table (6 to 8 seats) in walnut
- Woodstock & Co. black chairs
8. Julie's dining room
Before
Photos via @manonthibaultdesign
After
Photo via @manonthibaultdesign
Photos via @manonthibaultdesign
What we like most about this transformation by Manon Thibault Design is the Farmhouse style of the room, which is reflected in all the furniture and decor elements. In this decor, the focus is on the "masterpiece" of the room: the dining room set. The table in pale wood, with a solid base, sticks to the basics of the trend used. Julie chose to go with the white Woodstock & Co. chairs for a soft decor of the dining room and we love it! Choosing the black Woodstock & Co. chairs would have been a nice idea too, to contrast with the walls and draw the eye more towards the dining room set.
In the Farmhouse style, we often find black accents, either in the window frames, the cabinet handles in the kitchen, or the light fixture. Here we chose a light fixture that looks like a candlestick which gives a real vintage look.
Another element of the Farmhouse decor that we notice in the room is the raw wood beam that creates a false division between the living room and the dining room and that matches perfectly with the white oak wood of the dining room table.
To see more of this transformation by Manon Thibault Design click here.
Create this look
To create a look similar to Julie's new dining room:
- The white oak Picnic Table
- The white Woodstock & Co. chairs
We hope that with the before and after transformations of Audric and Laurence, Jacinthe, Marie-Pier, Eric and Nathalie, Manon, Anne-Marie, Melissa and also Julie, you are now inspired and have projects in mind!
You enjoyed this blog post and wish you had seen more? Check out our previous post: ''8 inspiring before/after transformations: Instagram Collaborations Edition''. Click here to read it.
Now let us know in the comments which before/after transformation impressed you the most!
