Charbonneau kept the structure as true to its original state as possible, including the concrete columns and brick walls. After an unsuccessful attempt to salvage the original wooden floors, she replaced them with a budget-friendly white epoxy.
Charbonneau designed this dining table. Its 7-foot diameter comfortably fits up to 10 chairs. The organic lines of the Bocci light fixture complement the room's industrial edge.
Light fixture: Triede Design; dining chairs: Avant-Scène
by Esther Hershcovich Charbonneau designed this dining table. Its 7-foot diameter comfortably fits up to 10 chairs. The organic lines of the Bocci light fixture complement the room's industrial edge.
Light fixture: Triede Design; dining chairs: Avant-Scène
The open layout is designed for entertaining many guests. The lighting can be controlled to different mood settings on an iPad, courtesy of AVI Design.
Floor lamp: Tolomeo, Michele De Lucchi for Artemide
by Esther Hershcovich Floor lamp: Tolomeo, Michele De Lucchi for Artemide
Oversize arched windows are the pinnacle of architectural interest in Charbonneau's house. She chose to accentuate them by leaving them uncovered in the main living space.
by Esther Hershcovich
An oversize shag rug helps to define the seating area. This space, with its swivel chairs facing the dramatic custom wood media center, is Charbonneau's favorite spot in the house. She says, "It has a wicked sound system, too."
Gray swivel chairs: Triede Design
by Esther Hershcovich Gray swivel chairs: Triede Design
When guests come in, they see this formal sitting area, with its Rauschenberg paintings, custom upholstered chairs and wine collection on lit glass shelves.
by Esther Hershcovich
The foyer has two charcoal drawings, part of Robert Longo's "Men in the Cities" body of work. An upholstered leather bench helps create a gracious entry and offers a seat for pulling on boots before heading outdoors to the snow.
Flooring: Saraceno marble; paint: Chelsea Gray, Benjamin Moore
by Esther Hershcovich Flooring: Saraceno marble; paint: Chelsea Gray, Benjamin Moore
A tall coat closet made of rosewood sits in the foyer, too. "The idea was not to show the hinges," says Charbonneau.
by Esther Hershcovich
The original kitchen plan included an island with white acrylic counters. When Charbonneau was told the piece of acrylic wouldn't fit in her building's elevator, she covered half of the island in mahogany. "Sometimes a challenge brings out the best," she says.
A wall was brought forward just enough to add a line of accent lighting to her cooking area.
by Esther Hershcovich
A wall was brought forward just enough to add a line of accent lighting to her cooking area.
A skylight and overhead spotlights make the sleek kitchen look extra bright. The kitchen also has two refrigerators with pullout freezer drawers flush with the cabinetry.
Rosewood doors beyond the kitchen match the foyer's coat closet design. These lead to Charbonneau's daughter's bedroom. The door on the right leads to the master suite.
by Esther Hershcovich
Rosewood doors beyond the kitchen match the foyer's coat closet design. These lead to Charbonneau's daughter's bedroom. The door on the right leads to the master suite.
Charbonneau designed her master bedroom with light colors and luscious fabrics.
by Esther Hershcovich
The upholstered headboard is custom designed to include a backdrop for the two nightstands.
Table lamps: Flos; portrait: David Drebin
by Esther Hershcovich Table lamps: Flos; portrait: David Drebin
A large portrait by Martin Rondeau, a Montreal artist, hangs above a freestanding bathtub in the master bathroom.
by Esther Hershcovich
His-and-her wall-mounted vanities face a walk-in shower in the master bathroom. The open frosted glass door leads to the toilet.
by Esther Hershcovich
Charbonneau designed daughter Alexia's room with an extra twin bed for a visitor. A Paul Beliveau painting hangs on a custom wall-to-wall headboard.
by Esther Hershcovich
An Egg Chair overlooking downtown Montreal sits in the corner of Alexia's room.
by Esther Hershcovich
Off the foyer, a second bathroom ties in with the rest of the home with a rich, dark rosewood vanity and wood-lined wall.
by Esther Hershcovich
A large shower opens up the space and contrasts with the dramatic vanity.
by Esther Hershcovich
The main living space features a view of St. Patrick's Basilica, just a few steps away from her building's front door.
by Esther Hershcovich
Julie Charbonneau snuggles with Alexia on one of her favorite swivel chairs. While the two are living here only temporarily, Charbonneau is planning to build a rooftop terrace next.
Show us your creative penthouse!
by Esther Hershcovich
Show us your creative penthouse!
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Amazing job! I love your white floor!