Modern Moroccan Tea Room

7 years ago

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When clients from Morocco asked me to furnish their two-bedroom, two-storey Griffintown (adjacent to downtown Montreal) condo and wanted to include a Moroccan tea room in the mezzanine between the two bedrooms, I was hooked. As you can see from the original space, however, there were definitely challenges. The white walls had to stay. The awkward shape of the windows had to be addressed. The baseboard heater and air-conditioning unit were an eyesore. And did I mention that the entire space was tiny? But this space definitely ended up being the star of the entire 2-storey condo project!

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apple_pie_order

7 years ago

Beautiful. Are those ripplefold curtains that open and close or are they stationary?

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Rebecca Mitchell Interiors
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7 years ago
And here is the original painting (which I found on Etsy) that inspired the palette and pattern for this tea room.
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Rebecca Mitchell Interiors
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7 years ago
@applepie - thank you for your comments and question. Yes they are ripple fold curtains installed into a ceiling track and they open and close.
apple_pie_order
7 years ago
Thanks for info. Just curious about how you coordinated the rug and patterned curtains: were they from a single manufacturer or were they chosen individually?
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_sophiewheeler
7 years ago
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Just wondering how the HVAC works with being blocked by the drapes? Beautifuul color palette and dualing mirrors!
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7 years ago
@SophieW - The window treatments were designed to create height and drama and also camouflage the unattractive heater and air-conditioning unit while allowing light to flood in when they remain closed. For safety, there is a six-inch space between the heater and the drapery panels which are non flammable. If it gets too hot or cold, each panel can be pushed to either side.
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Rebecca Mitchell Interiors
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7 years ago
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@apple pie - I found the rug and looked for fabrics that complemented it:) the window treatments and floor and back cushions were all custom made with custom fabrics.
apple_pie_order
7 years ago
Thanks- do you mean you had the fabric custom printed?
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Rebecca Mitchell Interiors
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7 years ago
No - wrong choice of word "custom fabric" - all were are from Joanne fabrics.
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7 years ago
@apple pie - You can purchase these fabrics through a distributor of Joanne Fabrics. I don't know if you can purchase them online without a designer. The patterned fabric is Joanne Oakland 66J001 and the sheer fabric is Joanne Sydney 65J5101.
apple_pie_order
7 years ago
Thanks for info.
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Alex Kash
3 years ago
Rebecca, your work is an inspiration, thanks! I took your idea to pick the fabrics for my new house. Love this tearoom!
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teamaltese
3 years ago
Absolutely lovely!
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3 years ago
Looks very grand!
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The Proposed Plan
3 years ago
Gorgeous color scheme for the space. Great work!
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Thank you Alex Kash and everyone. Not sure how this thread picked up four years later but it's nice to hear such great feedback!
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Beautiful!
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Samiah Alam
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Hi Rebecca. Where did you purchase the tables and mirrors?
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Hi Samiah - thank you for your question. This project is from many years ago but the table was purchased from West Elm and the mirrors possibly from Uttermost. Best regards from Montreal, Canada and happy new year!
Samiah Alam
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Thanks for the response! Sorry, I didn't check the date. I found the picture on Google images and loved the design. Thinking of doing something similar for the prayer room, but I doubt I'll find the items in Halifax. Happy New Year and stay safe :)
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OTM Designs & Remodeling Inc.
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Looks great, you did a great job!
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amijm
last year
Looks great, can you please guide where you got low sitting from?
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arcy_gw
last year
You really really embraced that 2020 pattern. Hope it stands the test of time for you.
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@arcy_gw This project is from 2014 so I guess that means it has stood the test of time! Our clients were a Moroccan family moving to Montreal who had requested a modern tea room.
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@amijm custom made floor cushions.

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