David Boyes Design Inc.

David Boyes Design Inc. Whether you're starting from the beginning or are mid-flight. We're here to help you at every stage We adapt to each project and its specific requirements.

We offer a wide range of services including: colour specification, home accessorizing, furniture staging, spatial layout, custom tailored window dressings, individually designed upholstered furniture and project management for renovation and new home building. We're comfortable jumping into a 'plan in motion' or helping you begin the design journey.

This nearly full home renovation, spanning three floors of a handsome century home in Cambridge included cosmetic change...
05/08/2025

This nearly full home renovation, spanning three floors of a handsome century home in Cambridge included cosmetic changes in most living spaces and bedrooms, but grander re-envisioning and renovations within bathrooms, the kitchen and dining area, as well as the third level attic.

The greatest of changes came in the entire relocation of the kitchen to a dated family room which prior to an 80s renovation had been a two-car garage. The second take on repurposing this area resulted in a practical and generously sized space for cooking and baking during family gatherings. An approximate 500 sq/ft floor area, tall ceiling height, and ample opportunity for natural light to flood in resulted in an open and comfortable sense, while dramatic choices in deep blue painted cabinetry and walnut accents brought a timeless quality. Walnut flooring and ceiling beam as well as marble backsplash in an intricate herringbone complete the overall feeling of approachable elegance.

The previous kitchen was partially transformed into a functional scullery / butler-pantry while the remaining area was allotted to enlarging the dining room.

Project: ABERDEEN
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A wonderful afternoon with amazing friends Sean Bellemore and Roberto Pao visiting and exploring the Edsel Ford estate a...
05/21/2024

A wonderful afternoon with amazing friends Sean Bellemore and Roberto Pao visiting and exploring the Edsel Ford estate and mansion in Grosse Pointe Shores, Michigan. What an incredible and elegant time capsule from an era of grandeur this home is. šŸ•

Yesterday's Solar Eclipse is still a conversation today. This unique experience truly did work out well for many in Onta...
04/09/2024

Yesterday's Solar Eclipse is still a conversation today. This unique experience truly did work out well for many in Ontario as early day cloud cover cleared just in time for viewing.

Despite this cloud cover over Niagara Falls, which was to have been one of the best viewing locations, the eclipse’s shadow passed directly through the area (travelling at 1900 mph) resulting in near total darkness for about 4-minutes.

In Cambridge we were lucky, and the skies cleared, allowing for a terrific view. Just prior to the full eclipse the light turned very strange with a near visual vibration to it. Things around us appeared unusual and I captured these two images of the odd, crescent shaped shadows which were cast by overhead branches of an evergreen tree.

This truly was a once in a lifetime event as the next time a full solar eclipse will pass along this same path will be in 2145.

ā€œIs Light to Dark so bad?ā€There are only a few certainties in life; Death, Taxes, and White Interior Trim!And couldn’t w...
04/08/2024

ā€œIs Light to Dark so bad?ā€

There are only a few certainties in life; Death, Taxes, and White Interior Trim!

And couldn’t we all go for a change?

How about we consider something less conventional in our approach to interior finishes. I for one am in love with deeply hued / toned paint upon millwork and doors. There is no denying the effect of the dramatic contrast in this beautiful vestibule where a mid-black tone emphasizes abundant millwork and stair detailing. Even in this smaller space, the choice to use black creates an eclectic elegance that hasn’t overwhelmed but allowed for a warm-white to grace the walls, opening the area greatly.

Design & Styling: .lohmann.design
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What a truly unique experience viewing today's Solar Eclipse was... With approved protective eyewear of course. šŸ˜ŽAlthoug...
04/08/2024

What a truly unique experience viewing today's Solar Eclipse was... With approved protective eyewear of course. šŸ˜Ž

Although Cambridge did not fall within the total shadow of the eclipse crossing North America, our proximity was close enough that we saw a distinct change in light, fading to a very eerie radiance which almost vibrated. At 3:18pm, through the protective eyewear you could see all but a small sliver of the sun disappear behind the moon and the light dropped for moments to an even darker level.

I hadn't been sure what to expect of today's celestial event, but I'm happy that I got to observe it firsthand. šŸŒ’

Inspired by the North American Total Solar Eclipse. šŸŒ’šŸ˜ŽYou needn’t conceal your eyes within this dramatic black bathroom....
04/08/2024

Inspired by the North American Total Solar Eclipse. šŸŒ’šŸ˜Ž

You needn’t conceal your eyes within this dramatic black bathroom. Instead feast them upon this extreme design by featuring a view of Tektite rock in Krabi, Thailand. The slick design features a float-mounted, round mirror, with halo back lighting creating an incredible illusion, much like today’s eclipse.

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is looking up… Cautiously. šŸŒ’šŸ˜ŽToday, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, ...
04/08/2024

is looking up… Cautiously. šŸŒ’šŸ˜Ž

Today, April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. For a few minutes the sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.

If you intend to witness this event, safety is the number one priority when viewing a total solar eclipse. Viewing any part of the bright Sun through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury. Even when watching the partial phases of the solar eclipse directly with your eyes, you must always look through safe solar viewing glasses (ā€œeclipse glassesā€) or a safe handheld solar viewer. Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun. Be sure you're familiar with when you need to wear specialized eye protection designed for solar viewing by reviewing these safety guidelines.

https://www.regionofwaterloo.ca/en/health-and-wellness/solar-eclipse-safety.aspx #:~:text=Do%20not%20use%20homemade%20filters,to%20view%20a%20solar%20eclipse.

Reflecting on a conversation and love of Brutalism.Some may have heard me refer to my 'love for Brutalism and Brutalist ...
04/05/2024

Reflecting on a conversation and love of Brutalism.

Some may have heard me refer to my 'love for Brutalism and Brutalist Architecture' and might have wondered, "What's he talking about?"

Brutalism is an architectural style that emerged during the 1950s in the United Kingdom, among reconstruction projects of the post-war era. Brutalist designs are characterized by minimalist constructions that showcase bare building materials and structural elements over decorative design. The style commonly makes use of exposed, unpainted concrete or brick, angular geometric shapes and a predominantly monochrome colour palette; other materials, such as steel, timber, and glass, are also featured.

I find the simplicity, stark edges, and restrained approach of the designs to be a contrast to the bold statement they make or presence which they demand.

A wonderful, practical, and dramatic example of this design style is this sweeping concrete bench designed by Julio Lafuente. The seemingly endless bench occupies a vast bricked open space within the Santuario dell'Amore Misericordioso complex in Todi, Italy.

What feelings does this bench evoke in you?

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To my Facebook family and friends, if you're not following me on Instagram please check me out  for more posts related t...
04/02/2024

To my Facebook family and friends, if you're not following me on Instagram please check me out for more posts related to design, interests, inspirations, and a bit of fun. šŸ˜„

I look forward to your follow, comments, and interactions.

I love working with natural elements in my designs and stone has always been a material which inspires me.That said, I'm...
04/02/2024

I love working with natural elements in my designs and stone has always been a material which inspires me.

That said, I'm finding myself very drawn to the Volterra collection of lighting which features Alabaster boldly in the collaborative creations by and designer Paul Marr Hilliard. These fixtures deliver a soft, subdued light with a translucent quality, and warm glow.

I've already placed one fixture at a project, have specified a linear for another, and am revisiting this pendant at a remodel I am consulting upon.

True show pieces.

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Base Item #139668
Finish as shown: (07) Dark Smoke wt. (AR) Alabaster accent

Finding Humor and Respect in Contemporary Design.Do you want a home that says, ā€œI’m rich and your children aren’t welcom...
04/02/2024

Finding Humor and Respect in Contemporary Design.

Do you want a home that says, ā€œI’m rich and your children aren’t welcome hereā€? Well, this chair not only says that children aren’t welcome but also that they’ll likely be injured if they try to enter.

Do you need to pay for sins in a previous life? Try out this chair that could impale you if you’re not careful... And at $13,000.00, you'll be questioning every life decision you’ve ever made.

Part jungle gym, part pain.

This whirlwind of chaos by Evan Fay.

Credit: Excerpts from original satirical post by

RESPECTFULLY: Lawless Series by American born furniture designer Evan Fay layers principles of architecture with movements of the body to form seating objects for the interior. The structures are made from a grid of steel pipes; each brass connection holds the shape and adds rigidity to make the light frame supportive. Fabric sections are woven regardless of a guiding pattern onto parts of the chair to soften gravity.

Fays work has been exhibited internationally and featured in printed publications such as Dwell, Azur, Interior Design, Architectural Digest, Alive, Living, among others.


Considering points of view."My favorite journey is looking out the window." - Edward GoreyProject: Photo Credit: giuliog...
04/01/2024

Considering points of view.

"My favorite journey is looking out the window." - Edward Gorey

Project:
Photo Credit: giulioghirardi.com
Additional Credits: @37.2_nicolashuetgreub

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