White is classic, yet strikingly modern. How can you achieve that beautiful, gallery inspired space with crisp white walls without looking stark or sterile?
BC Home to the rescue!
Our principal, Ivan Meade, has been interviewed for the latest issue of BC Home’s article “Fresh Whites” (page 109) alongside very talented fellow designers Patricia Gray and Valerie Edwards. You are sure to find the answers to any of your white questions within the pages of this story.
As always, we were very pleased to have our input featured in this great magazine. The text by Catherine Tse was a pleasure to read and the layout and photography is stunning as always.
For photographs of projects where we have used white in our designs, check out our Interior Design portfolio and take a look at Spring Bay and Persimmon Drive in particular.
Sep 8, 2011 | Studio News
We are thrilled to present the completed kitchen from our Persimmon Drive project. The image to your left is just a teaser – in fact, we have just uploaded a whole new gallery for this project in our Interior Design Portfolio for your viewing pleasure.
As you will read about in the gallery, this project was completed over several years – room by room – until this couple (some of our favourite repeat clients) had their finished dream home.
The timeless lines and warm yet contemporary colour palette was introduced throughout the entire home with sleek, walnut millwork and sparkling polished chrome fixtures to create a contemporary but homey ambiance. We didn’t want the tone-on-tone palette to read as dull, so interest was created with custom tile patterns, eye-catching wallpapers and fabrics featuring subtle changes in texture. Please visit the gallery to see the complete project.
Aug 18, 2011 | Project Updates
We are very pleased with the outcome of this recently completed graphic and web-design project for local artist, Samantha Dickie.
Sam is a very talented sculptor and wanted a look that was sleek and simple, so as not to distract from her beautiful artwork. She also wanted something that would be appealing to the the art and design community, so it had to be oozing with style. Ultimately, we came up with this clean, typographical solution with elongated lettering and a unique, mirrored effect. The logo worked very well in all applications, and we were pleased to help her create a new website, pottery seal and business cards to get her noticed.
To learn more about Sam Dickie and her work, please check out her website at: http://www.samanthadickie.com/
Jul 26, 2011 | Project Updates
It’s that time again… the latest issue of The MDG Times has arrived!
Please find the link to issue No. 4 of the MDG Times below. Inside you’ll discover the latest goings-on at Meade Design Group. As always, we welcome your feedback so please don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions or comments.
The MDG Times – No.4
May 12, 2011 | The MDG Times
We are so excited to let you know that Ivan’s own kitchen, yes you read it right, his own kitchen has been featured in the latest issue (May/Jun 2011, page 28-33) of Y.A.M. magazine. It was really nice to see his space through the eyes of Y.A.M. Magazine, and he is very happy with the end result of the article – and why not? Ivan is very proud of his new title as a self-confessed foodie.
Kerry Slavens wrote a beautiful review of the kitchen and the thoughts behind the design choices. The images are also extremely nice thanks to the skilled eye of well known local photographer Jeff Bosdet.
Ivan particularly likes the photography on pages 30-31- as it really showcases how open and light his space is.
Meade Design Group’s dear friend Tara from Tara McHugh Flora made all the stunning flower arrangements for the photo-shoot. www.taramchughflora.com/
May 1, 2011 | Studio News
We are very excited to share the news that we won the “Curator’s Choice Award” for our floral interpretation at the Art in Bloom event showcase at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria.
We want to extend our gratitude to Plexiklass, Rook and Rose, Brenda Marks – Kravet, and Garside Signs and Displays for all their help, patience and guidance to make this project come together. Without their support we never would have won this award.
Check out our Award Winning Design at “Design Fit For A King”
Apr 19, 2011 | Project Updates, Studio News
This year Meade Design Group have been very fortunate to be invited by the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria to reinterpret an art piece of their permanent collection in a botanical extravaganza as part of their annual exhibition Art in Bloom.
We were assigned a stunning oil painting in canvas by Theresa Victoria Wylde (circa 1909) entitled “This Is The World, And I Am King…” (127” height X 137.5 width). Our interpreted title for the exhibit is “Design Fit For A King”
We used a combination of anemones, tube roses, double tulips, mosses and greens accented by drumstick alliums and fuchsia trachelium. We wanted to build up a woodland feeling with berries, mosses and greens, but still have interesting forms and textures with more exotic accents. This is reinforced by the golden graphic that has been applied to the acrylic base which encases the trunk.
Mar 31, 2011 | Studio News
To celebrate the renewal of Meade Design Group we have created a new image for the business, one that embraces our old branding (with the repetition of the horse image and typography of our logo), but also symbolizes our growth and evolution with the use of the gradient and layering of patterns and forms.
We also warmed up our colour palette and softened the lines to better represent our warm and friendly working environment. Now that we have put so much work into our networking and accessibility, we wanted to reflect that in our image; we want to be perceived as professionals who are young, fun, and love what we do – design really is our passion!
Mar 10, 2011 | Studio News
To any of you who have been eagerly awaiting the next issue – as many of you know, MDG got a bit of a surprise when our issue normally comes out so unfortunately, it pushed the newsletter back a little. But not to worry – we are back and looking better than ever! (more on that under “The Business of Meade Design Group”).
We’ve got a new team member to introduce you to, and all of your favourites are back, including our current obsessions, recent events, media and the personal feature where you can get to know the real people behind Meade Design Group, – this month you’ll get an anecdote about something that has touched us all recently and one fantastic woman who is doing something about it!
The MDG Times – No.3
Nov 1, 2010 | The MDG Times
After the great response we received from the previous edition of The MDG Times we have decided to proceed with plans to create the newsletter bi-annually!
We always try to evolve and adapt Meade Design Group to the current needs of our clients; as always, we welcome your input as to what you would like to see from us and how we can serve you better. This initiative is how the business has grown to accommodate a wide range of services in addition to our accessibility including our store, blog, facebook page, twitter account – and even this newsletter!
So keep your feedback coming, we really do value your input.
The MDG Times – No.2
Aug 1, 2010 | The MDG Times
We always want to try to stay connected with each of you and have decided to try a semi-annual newsletter. We have dubbed the newsletter “The MDG Times” and would love to get your feedback on whether or not you enjoyed reading the newsletter and would like to stay on our mailing list. Or, if you have any other facts or features you would like to see in a future issue. We welcome any questions or comments you may have.
The MDG Times – No.1
Sep 1, 2009 | The MDG Times
