Like I mentioned already before, in fireplace wall unit, while talking about video and entertainment related furnishing, custom furniture because of the fact that this technology is more and more fordable and more easily accessible… Entertainment furniture is on fire and this exclusive pace is no exception. Custom designed and build, lacquered walnut, audio / video equipment cabinet with CNC sculptured and painted MDF door panels inspired by sound wave illustrations. This 82″ long and 32″ high audio cabinet is fully perforated through every single gable, shelf and back panel for absolute air circulation to prevent audio & video equipment heat build-up and to maximize the audio & video equipment performance. Left portion is fully dedicated to equipotent where the whole right half of the cabinet can store up to 500 cds in pull-out, heavy duty drawers.

Russian Baltic birch Plywood is one of my most favorite materials. Pure, affordable, Eco friendly, easy to work with and very urban looking. Most of my jobs evolve around plywood these days and price point of products made of plywood is just great. Challenge here was to create a CNC machinable, affordable and cool looking enough plywood chair, to grab attention of anyone who is interested in contemporary furnishing. Flat packaged, easy to use, simplistic 3 leg plywood chair requires minimal hardware and just few minutes to assemble. I like Baltic birch plywood just raw with no chemical finishing but it can be easily lacquerer finished or stained / color matched fairly easily by anyone.

In this particular job I had to considering size, style and budget. I had to made a simple TV stand that can store CD, DVD and games, plus at the same time be suitable for contemporary Toronto condo, finished basement or cool teen bedroom.

In most design scenarios, only contrasting combination of colors, like in this case for example, red, black and white could fulfill the need for very modern style. Strong, straight and clean lines can make this TV stand looking elegant plus be functional at the same time and  store all audio-video equipment or game console.

Client received couple of options and after all I think overall design with this color combination came out very nice, functional and stylish. This TV stand is not only affordable but also attractive and pretty good solution for clutter-free living.

Coming from commercial, custom mill-work field, always give our designs more realistic and up to scale appeal and this conceptual reception desk for Toronto client is no exception.

the challenge here was to accommodate comfortably two people behind the desk and make it look modern enough within the given budget and functional at the same time.

the high contrast of black and white high gloss finishing materials in this rendering, with combination of chrome posts, supporting the whole upper part of this reception desk should bring enough attention to this peace and appropriately represent its company.

Another low budget, modern wall unit with crown molding that was done bu us upon request from our existing Toronto client in a need for modern yet functional wall entertainment / wall unit from natural wood in combination with light brown laminated surfaces matching his existing interior color scheme.

Even if I’m used to do my sketching by hand, this time I choose to do the first sketch in 3D and in black and white, to save time and just to get a feel of scale and have the client to critique it.

After my first preliminary sketch went back and forward couple of times  with client the design went to the process of detailing it in more details and texturing for better understanding of colors and finish. Having my sketch 3D modeled and detailed is also necessary for final layout drawings with dimensions for approval.

Most of my designs includes 3D photo realistic rendering as standard feature that is included with drawings for better client visualization and full confidence of what’s going to be manufactured for him.

Last week I was in touch with Toronto interior designer Laura Hay. She was in need of a custom 7ft free standing dry bar for one of her interior design projects. Dry bars are not a very common furniture item. These bars are different from wet bars because they do not have sink with running water and can be placed anywhere because of the lack of need for this access. Laura’s material choice for this furniture piece was somewhat unusual from the beginning I thought but once I put her sketches into a 3-D view the combination of the back-lit onyx stone countertop, the chrome foot rail, the leather upholstery and dark-wood  worked to create a very striking and original piece that I’m happy to share with you. Please visit Laura’s website for more of her home design projects.

When it comes to furniture, walnut is one of my favourite woods to use. Not only does it work well with brass, stainless steel and chrome, but it also works well on its own. The rich, dark colour and retro wood grain makes walnut the most ideal choice in modern interior design and this dresser is no acception. Selling for $2900, large modern / contemporary 60″L x 20″D x 28″H 6 drawer walnut dresser, custom designed and made from combination of solid walnut wood and veneered plywood to fit any existing modern metropolitan interior. ]]> http://www.etobic.com/walnut-dresser-ugh-with-6-drawers/feed 2 http://www.etobic.com/custom-exhibition-booths-displays-and-kiosks-for-trade-show http://www.etobic.com/custom-exhibition-booths-displays-and-kiosks-for-trade-show#comments Sat, 16 Oct 2010 12:10:22 +0000 Martin Pitonak http://www.etobic.com/?p=1762 Exhibit booth displays and corporate kiosks are usually very complimented, for the most part curved or banded structures with one mission in mind – to get your attention. I jut had a change to work on one of these intricate designs for Toronto Pearson International Airport kiosk booth presenting new products of Capital One. Cool think about this whole design is that almost every peace that is on the floor is on casters and can be quickly rearranged or moved from one place to another. I had a chance to wok on many Toronto custom trade show / exhibition booths, [...]]]> Exhibit booth displays and corporate kiosks are usually very complimented, for the most part curved or banded structures with one mission in mind – to get your attention. I jut had a change to work on one of these intricate designs for Toronto Pearson International Airport kiosk booth presenting new products of Capital One. Cool think about this whole design is that almost every peace that is on the floor is on casters and can be quickly rearranged or moved from one place to another. I had a chance to wok on many Toronto custom trade show / exhibition booths, displays, kiosks, and signs before but I have to say this one was one of the more intricate once. ]]> http://www.etobic.com/custom-exhibition-booths-displays-and-kiosks-for-trade-show/feed 3