Tim Lam's fantastic Kitchen transformation



Am still in a post election haze :-( so was nice to have something cheerful to focus on today. The Interior Designer Tim Lam revealed the amazing kitchen transformation he just completed as part of the One Room Challenge. He took a dark, basic builder kitchen and transformed it into an inviting and sophisticated space in 6 short weeks.

See the attached dramatic before and after photos below:

Dark basic builder kitchen

Light, bright inviting space that looks double the size!

My favourite Tim choices:

1. Spraypainting the dark cupboards (colour = Sophistication from Para Paints)
and switching out the hardware = affordable change with big impact

2. Installing a custom streamlined builtin with hidden storage for the microwave

3. The polished nickel wall sconces and floating shelves keeping company with my Big pear print.

Congrats Tim on your  fantastic transformation.
Am very happy to have my art in this beautiful new kitchen.
xo

Fun House + Home / Hudson's bay party

Very fun party to celebrate the New Home floor on 6th floor of Hudson's Bay tonight.
Fun to see many of my favourite design people.
 Kimberley Brown, Me, Sarah Hartill and Emma Reddington

 The very handsome Arren Williams and Tommy Smythe.


 Great crowd.

 Emma and Kimberley deep in conversation.


 Margot Austin rockin her Hudson's Bay stripes and new shoes. 

Delicious cocktails.

Thanks Arren and Hudson's Bay!

Highlights from LA and PalmSprings

A few photos from a very fun trip to L.A. and Palm Springs.

 The stunning Venice Canals

Blown away by all the contemporary architecture in Venice
This is along the boardwalk

 The lobby of The Palihouse West Hollywood!
Staying here was a huge highlight of my trip.
#dreamy!
Interior Design by Heather Ashton

Look at this gorgeous space. Full kitchen! Gorgeous mix of materials rugs, marble, velvet etc etc. Loved.
 Gjelina on Abbot Kinney!
Great food and people watching.

 On Sunset Blvd.

Another highight was visiting my friend fellow Illustrator Betsy Everitt in her beautiful home in Brentwood. Here she is in her garden.

Betsy's House on Canyon Road
#wow

 Fantastic cafe!
Joan's on Third in L.A.
Best grilled cheese sandwich ever

The Getty
Architect Richard Meier


My sketch


Incredible midcentury architecture in Palm Springs #Donald Wexler