A Collaborative Design Group
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Since 2007 Laurie McBain of Kaleidoscope Design Inc and Chris Salas of Cocina Interior Design Ltd have been forming a partnership in A Collaborative Design Group. Together Chris and Laurie specialize in luxury and estate homes in the Calgary area. When working on projects they conceive the over concepts together. Chris' area of expertise lies in the technical drafting and design of cabinetry and overall interior design details, Laurie specializes in the finish selections, working with the trades on site and focusing on the finishing details. Combined, A Collaborative Design Group brings over 40 years of hands on design & trade experience.
The gallery you'll see on Houzz show projects completed by Kaleidoscope Design Inc, Cocina Interior Design or 'A Collaboration Design Group'.

Services Provided:
Interior Design, Project Management, Kitchen & Bath Design, Window coverings and Furnishing Selections, Home staging, New Homes and Renovations

Areas Served:
Calgary and Area, Banff, Canmore, BC, and where ever our clients need our help

Certification and Awards:
NKBA Certified Kitchen and Bath Designer
Interior Designer
Featured in various Design magazines, Local & National
1st, 2nd, 3rd, Place in NKBA Design Competitions, 4 years
1st Place in Canadian Home Builder's Association's Sam Awards, Calgary
Placed in SubZero Wolf Design Competition
Contact:
Chris Salas, Laurie McBain
Type:
Interior Designers & Decorators
Address:
2620 Centre Ave NE,
Calgary, Alberta,
Canada, T2A 2L3
Phone:
(403) 235-5369
    A Collaborative Design Group commented on a discussion
    Countertop and backsplash - What is the countertop made of and is that carrara type marble for the backsplash?
    · Comment · 2 weeks ago
    D. Preston Construction Counters look like White Ice or maybe Ice Blue.....it is hard to tell at this angle........Backsplash is a Carrara Subway Tile.
    4 weeks ago ·
    A Collaborative Design Group The builder, Maillot Homes, would be able to tell you for sure. I was involved in the cabinet designs with the in-house design team at Maillot. Thank you
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    The blocks of wood On the room divider, are they apart of the screen (is that a screen). - Do you have info on how the room divider was constructed. Thank you
    · Comment · 2 weeks ago
    A Collaborative Design Group All the wood pieces were constructed and finished on site and the screen panel is a product from 3-form. Small branches laminated between acrylic panels. Thanks for your interest. Chris & Laurie
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    Where are the knobs and pulls from? Thanks!
    · Comment · 2 weeks ago
    A Collaborative Design Group The cabinet hardware is from Banbury Lane in Calgary. Sorry the file is packed away so I can't confirm the manufacture. Thanks for your interest. Chris & Laurie
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    very nice sconces. Could you tell me where they are from?
    · Comment · 2 weeks ago
    A Collaborative Design Group Laurie McBain can answer this question but she is away at the moment. We'll be sure to answer as soon as she's back. Thank you for your interest.
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    Living room chair - Where did the chair come from?
    · Comment · 2 weeks ago
    A Collaborative Design Group Laurie McBain can answer this question but she is away at the moment. We'll be sure to answer as soon as she's back. Thank you for your interest.
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    Where are the nested tables from? - Where are the nested tables from?
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    lisatylera This room so beautiful! Could you please tell me what is the color on the walls?
    8 weeks ago ·
    A Collaborative Design Group The wall color is Benjamin Moore's CC90 Natural Linen.
    Thank you for your interest. Chris & Laurie
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    Tile - Hi, what is the name of this tile?
    · Comment · 4 weeks ago
    A Collaborative Design Group The tile came from Stone Tile West. The file is archived now and I don't remember the actual name. Thanks for your question.
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    Could you tell me the color of the stucco and trim used? They work well together.
    · Comment · 4 weeks ago
    A Collaborative Design Group Thank you for the comment. The builder, Maillot Homes, would have the answer. Check them out on Houzz.
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    Tub caddy - Where can I find the tub caddy/shelf?
    · Comment · 4 weeks ago
    A Collaborative Design Group This was supplied by the plumbing supply company, Kitchen and Bath Classic.
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    Can you tell me about the cabinets? Type of wood and stain?
    · Comment · 4 weeks ago
    A Collaborative Design Group This was a new man made product called 'Salt'. It is a textured melamine in a vertical grain teak pattern.
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    What material covers the oven feature wall and is it flat on the front? The cabinetry is stunning.
    · Comment · 4 weeks ago
    A Collaborative Design Group This was a mosaic tile wrapped on the curved front around the pizza oven. Thanks for your interest. Chris & Laurie
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    Can you please tell me which manufacturer makes this "light ebony " stain please?
    · Comment · 4 weeks ago
    A Collaborative Design Group Thank you for your interest. This was a custom colour match, I don't have a manufacturer name.
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