John James O'Brien | Inspired Living, by design

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John James O'Brien | Inspired Living, by design

Mid-Century Oaks

The original exterior siding was a 1975 paneling intending for inside use (!) yet survived almost 30 years with an amazing, no doubt leaded, paint. In-house designer John James O'Brien developed a plan to update the house using western red cedar and Pella windows with black trim. The house will...
Mid-Century Oaks
New cedar siding is visible in this view. The feature, however, is a granite wall built to John's design by the incomparable Corey Bertrand of Midnight Mason. The rock was obtained a hydrofracture process, removing about one metre of stone from a rck outcropping. John's concept was to allow that...
Mid-Century Oaks
Period simplicity, midcentury elegance. Vintage accent peices illuminate the character of this property, a shortstay suite among the longer term lease properties in Garden Oaks Fine Accommodations holdings. gardenoaks.ca
Mid-Century Oaks
Period furnishings are upholstered with durable Sunbrella fabrics for high wear-ability in this high usage, hospitality setting. John's design incorporates a frsson of surprise in the pattern fabric, selected to resonate with an overall midcentury vibe. The effect remains harmonious due to the...
Mid-Century Oaks
Original art by Victoria artist Bill Duckit was the inspiration for a colour scheme that enlivens this guest room.
Mid-Century Oaks
A feature of John's shortstay designs is the extension of interior space with garden access. This path leads along side Oaklands 8 to the hidden garden expanse to the west. Note the curved section of the granite wall, incorporating a Eucalyptus tree for a woodland feel in an urban setting.
Mid-Century Oaks
Mid-Century Oaks
Mid-Century Oaks
Mid-Century Oaks
Mid-Century Oaks
Mid-Century Oaks
Mid-Century Oaks
Mid-Century Oaks