I'm in Victoria for a few days this week where I visited Ivan Meade with Meade Design Group The Blog at his office in downtown Victoria on Government Street. Ivan is an extremely talented interior designer AND graphic designer. And he graciously allowed me to photograph his office space which I absolutely loved!! Here's the tour!
I had to start with these little monkeys in this adorable vignette in the kitchen/espresso area. 
A better view where Meade Design Group makes their espresso every morning! I loved the stunning damask wallpaper on the back wall.
And the listello tile installed even on the face of the shelf in addition to the backsplash!
This is where Ivan and his staff get to work all day. One of the homes designed by this talented group is currently on the front cover of BC Home Magazine (the same one where my article on Decorating with Yellow just appeared).
This is their boardroom. Ivan designed the large scale wallpaper and had it custom made for the accent wall.
Then on the other side, 3 shelves like this with beautiful vignettes on each one:
Look at the snail by Jonathan Adler! Ivan said they were lucky to get a few wonderful presents from friends when they had their open house!
The drapery is by Barbara Barry. The floors are original with the building.
This stunning mural was done by a local artist and is also on Meade Design Group's letterhead.
Yes their office is always this organized.
Ivan took me to dinner to an amazing french restaurant, and since I was early, we went for a little walking tour of his favourite shops before we ended up close to China Town for dinner.
This is Bruce Wilson's office in Victoria, who is also a good friend of Ivan's. He is a designer and an architect and was featured in House & Home as one of Canada's stylemakers.
We passed by his office so I took a picture of his perfect office through the window (I was a little embarrassed as it made me feel like the paparazzi but Ivan said "I get it, you're a blogger").
Bruce Wilson Canada
Thank you Ivan for a wonderful evening!
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19 comments:
What an inspirational workspace... Love the kitchenette, in particular. And the Barbara Barry drapes... And the monkeys... Truly stunning!
Wow. That is a fantastic office!!! We spend half (or more) of our waking hours at work every day, so it makes sense to create a workplace that's comfortable and beautiful.
The little monkeys are adorable :-) And LOVE the wallpaper that Ivan designed. Stunning.
Thank you Maria and Ivan!!! :-)
Kelly
Ivan is a sweetheart...so hospitable; I look forward to my next trip to Victoria!! Hey, Bruce's office used to be black and gold!!!
Hi! Maria,
Thank you so much for the post! - It was a pleasure to have you over the studio and to show around and taking you out for dinner was definitely a pleasure.
I hope to see you soon again! :)
What an office! It's a perfect show case for what the Meade Design Group is capable of doing. Gorgeous!
Modern, light and so creative!
Have a lovely weekend and thanks again for listening on the phone the other day! It's so good to get advise sometimes!
I am greatful!
XX
Victoria
Nice job! Love his wallpaper...looks glamourous!
These rooms are amazing!!! my head is bursting with ideas!!!
thanks maria for sharing your beautiful visit with ivan – what a talented man!
Hi Maria, this is a wonderful post. Thank you for taking those photos and sharing them with us. Lots of visual food for thought. I would be afraid to work in that office, though, for the messes I make.
I've been to Victoria once, and hope to go back again.
As always, I love coming over here to see what's new. Keep up the good work! ♥
Maria,
Great visual stimulas. Thanks for sharing the snaps. What a treat for you and how generous to share with us.
I loved it!
Lucky you! being with Ivan and in that gorgeous office. Your pictures are great and it makes me feel like being there. I love every single inch of the place.
Sounds like you're having a great time - and thanks for the compliment!
Maria,
What beautiful decor, love the clean lines and the freshness it exudes. Sounds like you are having a fabulous time.
Blessings...
I love Meade Design Group's studio space - beautiful!! I've seen photos of the boardroom with it's stunning wallpaper, but I can always gaze adoringly at additional pics! Ivan is so talented!
Victoria @ DesignTies
Hi Maria
Wow thanks for the tour of Ivan's office and the details you showed of it. Now I can relate the beautiful horse graffic to Ivans print material. Ivan's office is a dream!!! What an inspirational place to work in and a great showcase for his talents.
What a beautiful office! I suppose that a design firm must have a very well designed office since it is their trade, but this one was particularly awe inspiring!
Hi Maria, thankyou for the Wonderful post on Ivan. I was born and raised in Victoria, but now live in Alberta,I have to get back to Victoria soon, I hope to get down and see Ivan's design business.
Ok now I want to start my own company just to have a fabulous office like this one!
The large scale wallpaper is brilliant.. It makes an incredible statement.
Vitania
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