tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10435690796340524082024-03-13T08:07:07.504-07:00casalifecasalifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783376816453263845noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043569079634052408.post-28964999103499446452012-10-09T14:38:00.000-07:002012-10-09T14:38:11.969-07:00Configuration, configuration, configuration.<br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">When designing small-scale
interiors there is no room for compromise. In order to maximize the potential
of available square footage, configurability in furniture selection is the key
to achieving the functionality and comfort we associate with larger spaces. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">For years, condo dwellers
in Toronto have been stuck choosing pieces that are less than a perfect fit. Now, casalife is solving this problem with innovative
and ultimately flexible designs. New products on the market are
multi-functional and adaptable for unique and individual spaces, allowing the
consumer to customize, not compromise.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">To demonstrate this concept,
casalife has incorporated a wide variety of products in the Liberty Village showroom that flaunt the latest trends in
configurability, a term that is becoming the ‘new black’ in small space design.
casalife’s goal is to educate visitors, and showcase that key pieces can allow
small spaces to live up to their full potential. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Key ‘configurable’ pieces
that can been seen at this years show include:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Savvy, Semblance, Iso, and Fusion. Each piece has a different function
that will educate visitors on how to shop smart for furniture that makes the
most of every inch.</span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Savvy, a stunning white
lacquer dresser with a built in desk, is designed so it can easily be extended
from 49 inches to 76 inches. The design is an example of ‘instant
configurability’. It can be used as a dresser, desk or both, and allows the
user to double up on space. Savvy can be made bigger or smaller depending on
daily needs or the physical restrictions of your space. </span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Semblance, a modular system
that quadruples as an office, storage solution, dining table and media unit, is
perfect example of ‘endless configurability’. It will fit in a room of any size
by selecting the components that best fit the space. Drawers, desktop surfaces
and shelving are just some of the pieces that can be re-organized and
configured as necessary. Semblance’s vertical storage saves valuable floor
space.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Iso, a swivel chair, has been
artfully designed so that it can be folded out into a lounger or fully extended
into a single bed. </span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj2hMyn_6HpueDIIQW5oiU50NqMT3RVVu8sdYfXosvMsglw1oIbm8f3utwuJbSj7uvlO9nYlNkZSFNw9AH_VJiSr3sdC3Av-vvQiYrGbiW-dE_e9K-8cyxP5eTGt3V8l7DOCF8HE_YvNv/s1600/TADI001_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj2hMyn_6HpueDIIQW5oiU50NqMT3RVVu8sdYfXosvMsglw1oIbm8f3utwuJbSj7uvlO9nYlNkZSFNw9AH_VJiSr3sdC3Av-vvQiYrGbiW-dE_e9K-8cyxP5eTGt3V8l7DOCF8HE_YvNv/s320/TADI001_lg.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Fusion, a fresh take on a
traditional dining table, easily transforms into a billiards table, essentially
allowing two rooms to exist in one space. Fusion’s ingenious design is sleek
and sophisticated, perfect for condo dwellers that love to entertain but may be
short on space. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Configurability does not need
to be complicated. The goal is smarter design and even smarter spending. The
research behind product development is the key factor in what makes the
configurability trend different. casalife’s Robert Whitfield says, “Quite
often, the dialogue that starts with visitors at the show results in products
that end up on our showroom floor. We start to see trends in what the public is
looking for. When we get enough requests, we take the steps to find or build
the product in order to respond to that demand.”<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">Configurable furniture does
more than just save space, it adds value, and that is smart design. By
selecting pieces with multiple functions that maximize space, the urban dweller
can achieve everything they want in minimal square feet, and that is design
without compromise.<o:p></o:p></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;"></span><br />
<span lang="EN-US" style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; mso-ascii-theme-font: major-latin; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi; mso-hansi-theme-font: major-latin;">In addition to offering
lessons on maximizing space and making smart design choices, the interior
design team at casalife
showcase current industry trends. For example, ‘Organic Neutrals’
explores integrating organic elements and textures with crisp whites
and neutrals to bring warmth into the space, while,<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>‘Boutique Chic’, is a trend that features
tailored details, tufting, mirrored accents and contrasting colours to give the
home interior a look that was inspired from a chic boutique hotel. <o:p></o:p></span>casalifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783376816453263845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043569079634052408.post-75053672979790338212009-03-24T15:12:00.000-07:002009-03-25T14:19:45.894-07:00Shows<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">2009 has been busy and I want to thank everyone who came out to see us at IDS and the National Home Show. Planning and designing for these shows takes months of work and involves our entire team. </span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">We’re very hands on and both design and build the booth ourselves. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBaY6VxKnH1eRLclF3SqDUjRExrwEVPngfCug06iVec5mJfawPwdUxX4Z1-Tgw6Dqxm8hZxEMiHSYpQKlB7zpJYbZ5b9SAuBJsXnlap71JjIubsrcAThvXJIHouRxpryD9tpFftupQIWE/s1600-h/IDS+0014.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317234948262652978" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIBaY6VxKnH1eRLclF3SqDUjRExrwEVPngfCug06iVec5mJfawPwdUxX4Z1-Tgw6Dqxm8hZxEMiHSYpQKlB7zpJYbZ5b9SAuBJsXnlap71JjIubsrcAThvXJIHouRxpryD9tpFftupQIWE/s320/IDS+0014.jpg" border="0" /></a></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Designing is a part of my job that I really enjoy and you can expect to see more designs from me showing up at casalife this year. </span><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAZ9PaIZf8TZiXhCIj8aT-tMCKZzSXwURE2z0Nq4UnjHxRXP2E7yJ62kxlGS-GxHtwihj-H5ZMh1IFztDrN_nJ-mO1bJAB-v4jd9Elh4diTRJMoUxZ10MFqBM_88bEF1pAcYWOijQxXHs/s1600-h/ids.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317231032257947682" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 259px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibAZ9PaIZf8TZiXhCIj8aT-tMCKZzSXwURE2z0Nq4UnjHxRXP2E7yJ62kxlGS-GxHtwihj-H5ZMh1IFztDrN_nJ-mO1bJAB-v4jd9Elh4diTRJMoUxZ10MFqBM_88bEF1pAcYWOijQxXHs/s320/ids.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">The Bokara Wall System I most recently designed was featured at IDS and the National Home Show. Below are the details about the Bokara and a rendering of it. Tell me what you think. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317231583616955506" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYLBgK6BJhw28if_gv_NCpoRkCVZYLHZvvK7UT222wv-n9bcXWfKBoECsuXNg_37TbLue3vNV4ZxN7_wpsSfgJxjVwgxIoMbvIlzUi2QP6cEoqMilb17TAE-bmfy0GpoWbj73ZXSOzyJ7H/s320/Magnus+Wall+unit+10+-+01.jpg" border="0" /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"><br /><br /></span><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></p><p></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Deeper than a typical wall unit at 20 inches the Bokara system is totally customizable and includes a desk with built in filing drawers and closed storage.<br /><br />Some day people may need to transition from high loft ceilings and condo space to homes with more space and less height and I wanted a piece of furniture that could work for both and move with them. I researched the market and there didn't appear to be anything else like Bokara. Tastes and needs are unique and I wanted to offer our customers something that would be flexible enough to reflect their individual lifestyle.</span><br /></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span>casalifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783376816453263845noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1043569079634052408.post-88820992203842057382009-03-24T14:42:00.000-07:002009-03-25T14:57:28.426-07:00casalife blog<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Rob Whitfield here from casalife</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">So we're started an interactive blog to keep everyone informed on what's happening... in our store, out at events and behind the scenes. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">We'd appreciate your feedback on new products we're developing and events we're planning so I'll try to get some of this up as soon as I can.<br /></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">Also, some people have started to ask us about how-to create some of the design elements we develop for shows. So from time to time we'll post those pics and instructions here. And periodically the media ask us to comment on small space design and multi-functional furniture and if you're interested we can keep you in the loop about what we say and where it is being said. </span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;"></span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I'm also constantly travelling and searching for new pieces of furniture that will maximize space and look great. When I find something new I think you might want to see I'll post it here and I'd appreciate if you told me what you think. Same goes for furniture I design available exclusively at casalife. I'm constantly developing new concepts and have renderings that I'd like to share for feedback.</span><br /><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:85%;">I'd like to hear from you... as you are the people we design and shop for.</span><br /><div><span style="font-family:Verdana;font-size:85%;"></span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAf_x5tB7Igi6M_b3qIwQNBEyz1D-Bp-y10xccj9RC56eQvXo4ivXZfqMzUWrw9PocvFP2SrLv4GJ5bJq-HHct-zNwxszSXQpaj4TjAg65M0DK-ill27YbPL5qN7iIxfh56Y2JQ74EcLl/s1600-h/rob2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5317247784819662402" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 250px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaAf_x5tB7Igi6M_b3qIwQNBEyz1D-Bp-y10xccj9RC56eQvXo4ivXZfqMzUWrw9PocvFP2SrLv4GJ5bJq-HHct-zNwxszSXQpaj4TjAg65M0DK-ill27YbPL5qN7iIxfh56Y2JQ74EcLl/s320/rob2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>casalifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09783376816453263845noreply@blogger.com