Studio TC – Where Every Product Tells a Story
Millwork traces its history back to the “Golden Age.” Spanning 1880 – 1910, the industrial revolution produced machines and tools that began to see efficiencies for creating new designs with wood. The widespread use of wood took hold and soon everything in a Victorian era home was made from wood including furniture. Details, types of finishes and techniques founded an entire engineering profession and skilled craftsman were experimenting with all aspects of shaping wood.
The start of something special!
Even though this may be the oldest profession, it is anything but forgotten. Creating interiors and features in renovations and builds, now requires the skill set of true master craft people to interpret gorgeous, unique designs and integrate top-tier products into exceptional homes and spaces.
A look at the start of what will be doors for built-ins in our Clear Lake project.
Caning being applied to a custom built-in door. Custom allows for the use of special and unique fabrics, materials and treatments.
On site completed from inspiration through to final product! The caned detail adds interest and texture to the walk-out basement. It also adds warmth in relation to the ship lap.
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A custom guest house cottage built entirely from Canadian ply brings a warm yet modern feel to the space. The natural grain and light tone of the wood give it that clean, architectural look you’d expect to find in the pages of Dwell — simple, refined, and beautifully intentional. By working with thoughtful built-ins and smart storage solutions, we were able to optimize every square foot, creating a purposeful environment that feels calming, functional, and perfectly welcoming for guests.
From built-ins to custom stairways, Studio TC can design and implement any vision that our designers or client’s wishes may entail.
At Home by Tim + Chris, interior finishes are an important service offering and having the right people in place and environment in which to create, is something we take great pride in with our Studio TC.
“Before” inspiration for the fireplace and TV wall with built-in storage benches.
In production. This stage also helps client understand the phased approach for the design vision.
“After” remains true to the original vision!
Our Studio TC team are skilled at meticulous craftsmanship. From built-ins to detailed millwork, our designers use Studio TC to bring innovative and custom solutions to our clients. This is how we make your home or cottage uniquely yours. We work closely with you to create crafted pieces that reflect your design vision and enhance your space with both form and functionality in mind. Having all of our services under one roof, is another way we service clients efficiently and can adhere to our high standards for quality design.
Our recent Balsam Lake project featuring built-in shelves. The exterior columns presented a storage opportunity so within each column Studio TC created shelving of white oak. Each section blends seamlessly with the wall and our client was happy to utilize empty space!
As you’ve likely guessed by now, our team are special. Each employee is like a family member and we hold their skill set and talent in high regard. Albert came to us from a landscape architect background. He had always been dabbling in woodworking and honestly, he’s a modern-day renaissance man with his pencils, moustache and newspaper boy hat. We can’t take him anywhere because people know instantly he must be the carpenter! With the confidence that Albert lends to our clients, custom woodworking projects turn into so much more than a regular deliverable.
Albert working his magic on the fireplace and coffered beam ceiling.
Studio TC located in the heart of Fenelon Falls. As a result we can bring our clients any custom solution required for their design story.
Studio TC shop tour
Working in a trade that not only requires a master skill set but also ingenuity, craftsman express everything from functionality to exceptional design in their pursuit of creative integrity.
Studio TC team working on site at our Commercial project, Ampere, located in Lindsay. Ampere co-designs and delivers programs cultivating STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math) skills through innovative education formats.
How it works
Presenting Inspiration
Inspiration like they say, can come from anywhere, and presenting that to our clients in a relatable and easy to understand way is key. At the end of the day, the pretty pictures have to translate into the dream we sold!
Inspiration showing stair millwork and custom cabinetry.
Inspiration presentation for client to visualize a design outcome.
Halfway there!
Final design for this Clear Lake walk-out basement! Custom cabinetry houses a mini kitchen making entertaining easy on this level.
Elevate Elevate Elevate
Not only are we elevating the design of a room with millwork, we are showing the elevation of the actual pieces. Cabinetry, built-ins, benches, whatever the need for form and functionality, we need to depict the line drawing elevation. Giving a space lines, and a function is the easy part, giving a space a unique and interesting design is the glitter on top! Can storage be more to the eye than simply a literal interpretation? Sometimes we need it to be a feature in a room and other times we use it to hide a not-so-great feature in a room.
Put Your 3D Glasses On
Being able to render an idea in 3D is where we can precisely show our clients what a particular piece of woodwork can look like. By using 3D modelling we can enhance visualization and show intricate details that otherwise would be hard to imagine. This stage also moves communication along efficiently to help reduce design iterations. Errors at installation stage can be avoided as modelling provides a more accurate and specific view of the project.
A ”Before” 3D rendering provides our client with a specific look at how their kitchen in this historical refurbish will ultimately look.
Kitchen oven wall concept rendering.
“After” shows how closely everything matches the 3D rendering!
“Before”
“After”
Build it And They Will Come…Home
Once construction starts, it’s more obvious how the scale and original concept is going to translate. Sometimes we use prototypes to test how the cabinetry or furniture will suit the environment. The industry has come a long way and now we can work smarter with the right tools. But it’s always been about the impassioned creative behind the pencil, the vision has to come from somewhere and at Studio TC, our valuable team of creators are the ones who create the design intent.
From design mock-up stage through to completion. A mock-up often helps the Studio TC team work through intricate challenges for constructing custom projects.
A designer and her bench!
Work station benches shaping up at our commercial project Ampere. Upholstery also helps accent the built-in appearance.
This custom built-in murphy bed with storage, getting ready to move from Studio TC to our client’s Clear Lake retreat.
The murphy bed built-in will serve as extra guest space in the Clear Lake basement walk-out design.
A look at the completed built-in walled unit containing the murphy bed and office storage.
From a highly skilled team to having the right equipment, millwork gives you greater access to exceptional design. Visual appearance, functionality and quality are tenets at Studio TC that we subscribe to. Creating interest, architectural detail and maximizing your space with millwork services is never going to be a decision you regret. Every budget allows for something special, preserves the value and beauty of your space and leaves a custom touch.
Wine rack by Studio TC that appears at the end of our client’s kitchen island! A creative detail to display and store a wine collection.
Photo shoot day is a sure signal that a project has reached the finish line!
Sturgeon Lake Sauna Project by Studio TC
See our Project Portfolio: https://www.homebytc.ca/projects
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