NYC Kitchen Walkthrough

Ever thought of putting your ideas into 3D? Designer Jacquie Cao hired me to draw this kitchen, after she imagined the great nautical lighting, a gourmet stove and fan as the star of the show, a walk in pantry and a great end grain butcher block. She also eliminated some concepts like the cooktop niches and looked at two options for the countertop…wood and marble (I used the same drawing for both, rendering the marble first).

Splashes of coral really make this kitchen pop…great job Jacquie…I am sure your clients are loving it!

Rendering by Michelle Morelan, Interior by Jacquie Cao

Contact me for a 3D drawing of your space…from specification and plan, before construction, and evaluate your decisions early. It will save you money and time.

Take a seat…

 

A chair rendering is a great lesson in proportion, texture, shadow and glare…and you can complete a drawing quickly…layer grays and double up your colour, following the light source.

Two Commissions

 

Two stunning spaces have passed over my desk recently, by two oober talented designers.

Interior Design by Kelly Deck Design, Rendering by Michelle Morelan

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Below: Interior Design by Nyla Free Designs, Rendering by Michelle Morelan

 

Christmas in July?

I am taking Christmas card orders already…reminded me to remind you! Have your studio or home rendered in a Holiday them this year. Your clients, friends and family could receive personalized cards…25 cards for $125 dollars…includes original 5x5 rendering.

Or have your friend’s new front door, nursery or LR rendered as a gift this holiday…last orders are taken by mid November for holiday delivery. Rendering is approx. 7x9”, done in architectural markers on archival rag paper, ready for matting and framing, and is $250. Note cards of your rendering are available …inquire with quantities for pricing.

The Sketch-Up/Hand Rendered Hybrid

I just submitted dwgs to a text on Interior Design Presentation (her 5th edition)…will share it with you when it all comes together over the next year, so it got me thinking about my process, which is different for every design situation. This DR is a good example, and one I use often for final presentations; start with a 3D rendering with a view photo imposed in the background (import your AutoCAD dwg to save time, and use an actual site photo), print 2 copies, then overlay a piece of trace or rag paper to create a line drawing, render with architectural markers, and cut the view out from the spare print, and paste it into the finished rendering.

 

1. print 2 copies of your SketchUp model

2. create a line drawing

3. apply colour, texture and shadow

4. cut and paste your view

Cottage or Camping?

Are you a cottage or camping person? I’m off camping at the end of Aug, so I’ve been thinking about how to make it as luxurious as possible. Turns out, I’m a “set up the sister’s tent, and sleep in my SUV to keep bear safe” person. (Irrational, but real for me…) Happy camping all…don’t step in the marshmallow gick by the fire!

Modern Cabin – Michelle Morelan Design, 2008

Outdoor Campsite – Michelle Morelan Design 2009

 

 

 

Luxury Campsite – Michelle Morelan Design, 2010

Client Gift

My favourite type of commission is a thank you for a client, and I love designer Karla Amadatsu’s style…I call it the “new classic”…her website is eye candy… this rendering was made into notecards.

Interior Design, Kerrisdale Design…Rendering by Michelle Moerlan, 2011

Summer 2011 Update - MMID

1. A family room e-design project:

 

 

 

Janette’s Family Room – e-design and renderings by Michelle Morelan Design, 2011

 

2. A recent rendering for a Calgary Interior Designer:

Interior by LeAnne Bunnell of Elle Studio in Calgary

Rendering by Michelle Morelan, 2011

3. Last bath project in Vancouver…should be a reality for my clients by now…(I hope), since I did the design work in the Spring.

 

4. Sold over a dozen paintings this Spring, including these (taking custom orders):

Thanks Louise, Isabel, Nadia, Karla and Corinne…enjoy!

5. I sold this one to a NYC Designer, spotted by his client on Etsy…Scarlet Rhapsody, 2009, Michelle Morelan

Also, getting ready for another shoot in White Rock in Aug, having a new website built, and changing my address on everything from business cards to bank statements…we just had a family re-union in Ucluelet, and my 93 year old Nana was visiting from Cape Breton…what a summer!

I am feeling a bit overwhelmed lately, and wondering how I can manage my time better, so I am able to put more time into blogging, as I miss the sharing, caring, talented community here. I am also am looking at my to-do list, wondering where I am going to find this time…lol…it’s the move; it’s taken allot out of me, created a large whole home project and has been physically exhausting with the sorting, staging, moving etc…! I owe visits to Patricia at PVE, and Joyce at Canadian Originals…and intend on a long magazine and blog read this weekend to catch up. Don’t you think it’s getting harder to be inside all day, now that the nice weather has arrived?

Happy Summer All!!