19 Apr 2024
Architectural design studio, La Nony FAMILI, is proud to unveil McPherson Residence in the heart of Quebec's Lac-Brome region.
In search of a home in the Eastern Townships, the clients were captivated by this expansive Mid-century-inspired residence, with its clean lines, simple volumes, and floor-to-ceiling wooden windows. They enlisted La Nony FAMILI to revamp the interior.
The design team, experienced in complete renovations and new constructions, embraced a new challenge with this project primarily focused on decoration and furnishing, except for the bathrooms and kitchen, which required substantial work.
True to their distinctive approach, the agency drew inspiration from the striking elements of the existing architecture to establish the project's guiding principles. The modernist style took centre stage: minimalism and functionality, straight lines and curves, and contrasting colours and textures.
To highlight the windows and enhance the connection with the exceptional surrounding landscape, the exterior walls were painted in light tones and left almost bare. In contrast, wood and warm tones predominated in the furniture and decor, creating an exhilarating contrast between the outer envelope and the cosy interior.
The La Nony FAMILI team crafted a unique and cohesive universe by custom-designing most of the furniture for the project and integrating ample storage volumes without cluttering the space. The remaining furnishings and accessories were carefully selected from renowned manufacturers, mostly Canadian, such as Perez Furniture, with lighting selections from Anony and Luminaires Authentik.
In an ecological effort, the kitchen retained its appliances and cabinets, with only the facades and countertops replaced. Custom oversized handles, a new island, and a mosaic wall completed this transformation.
American cherry, a locally sourced wood species rarely used, was chosen for the custom furniture in the living spaces. Its iconic reddish-brown hue warms and energizes these areas, while walnut was preferred in more intimate spaces for its elegance and depth, adding an extra touch of refinement.
The McPherson Residence pays homage to the modern style of the mid-20th century, while fully embracing its era. Through precise interventions and thoughtful consideration of materials and forms, the La Nony FAMILI team transformed the space into a home that is chic, functional, and welcoming.
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About La Nony FAMILI
La Nony FAMILI is a specialized architectural design studio focused on creating thoughtful, personalized residential spaces that are crafted with care.
Taking a decidedly human-centred approach, the team becomes the accomplice of its clients, placing their needs at the core of the creative process, while guiding them towards an outcome beyond their expectations and built to withstand the test of time.
La Nony FAMILI stands out for its creativity in solving spatial challenges, as well as for its particular attention to flow, light, and details, both aesthetic and functional. A contemporary and inviting touch, the use of high-quality materials, and the design of tailored integrated furniture are also part of the agency's signature.
Based in Quebec's Eastern Townships, the agency has developed expertise over time in extensive renovations and new construction of country houses and chalets, while also undertaking projects in Montreal and elsewhere in Quebec.
