
Narrative Threads Blog
Scroll through our Narrative Threads blog to enjoy behind-the-scenes insight on special projects for leading interior designers and architects.

WEAVING PLACE INTO DESIGN: A LAKESIDE HOME TOLD THROUGH CUSTOM RUGS
Situated on Lake Simcoe, the Keswick residence is a serene retreat designed for a couple embracing their golden years. Working with Elizabeth White of Elizabeth J. White Design & Consulting, Creative Matters developed a series of custom rugs to help define, ground and connect the home’s interiors, chosen not only for our original designs but for our ability to deliver with expertise. Crafting eight rugs for the space, each had its own narrative, yet all contributed to a seamless sense of place, reflecting the homeowner’s affection for whimsy, storytelling and lakeside living.

A STUNNING SPIRAL STAIRCASE
Late 2018 Cheryl Krismer of Crayon Design came to us with two detailed hand-drawn sketches for two flights of a spiral staircase in a spacious contemporary Toronto residence. We then worked together to turn her exquisite sketches on small pieces of tracing paper into fully developed designs for each runner.