by Nicolle Weeks
Trade your summer cottage look for autumn cabin warmth. Now that fall is here, besides dressing warmer for chillier weather, eating comfort foods and bringing in the harvest’s gorgeous-coloured fruit and veggies, we also feel a need to change up our homes. So tone down bright summer hues and try a more organic aesthetic. Texture Each season has a signature texture – think about it, in the summer, you can’t wait to use your freshest cotton linens. In the winter, you bring out the coziest, warmest blankets you can find. Autumn is about nature becoming dormant for another long Canadian winter. The leaves are changing and so are the textures. Bring in a great rattan rug or a chenille throw for your couch. Fall calls for a heavier material in your bedclothes – flannel can be reintroduced to your bed to keep you warm. Firewood brought in for the colder months also adds texture to a room. Changing accessories The great thing about accessories is that they’re flexible. Summery powder blue cushions can be replaced with earthy pumpkin and chocolate tones for autumn. A mantle display with vivid pink and yellow flowers is much more expensive to maintain when the weather gets cold. Instead, fill a beautiful decorative glass bowl with pinecones, smooth stones, or use a narrow vase with some twigs. For more information on changing your accessories for fall, check out Living With The Seasons by Bonnie Trust Dahan. Colour "It’s kind of psychosomatic, but taking off your white sheets and adding some deeper colours just makes you feel warmer," says Style at Home design editor Samantha Pynn. Of course thoughts of fall conjure images of rich, luxe colours reflected in nature like deep browns, reds and oranges. Incorporate these colours into your rooms with accessories and, if you’re ready for a commitment, paint. Colour can also be introduced by switching up pieces of art (try painting four canvases with your favourite fall colours and repaint as the seasons change), or simply by changing a summer display of lemons to a cornucopia of squash and eggplant. Original article published on CityLine.ca
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(Ghostwritten for Brian Gluckstein)
by Brian Gluckstein Mix in some glam between working late and driving the kids to hockey practice. Luxuriant stucco, gold leaf mirrored furniture, eternal sunshine and effortless glamour are images that rush to mind when one thinks “Hollywood.” But what can a girl do when she lives amidst snow, sleet and a cul-de-sac full of Tudor homes? The most important thing to remember about Hollywood is that the stars exude confidence, even when they lack the self-esteem to leave the house without a team of makeup artists, personal trainers, assistants and publicists. Nurture your ego and remember that tried and true mantra of go big or go home. Whether or not you’re confident about having a creamy white living room, do it anyway. Whites and creams spell rich and lavish. Just make sure to get that stain guard. Mirrored furniture, aside from being the quintessential ingredient in any 40’s glamour girl Hollywood home, is now one of the chicest things you can do. Stock up on mirrored coffee tables, chests and sideboards. Don’t forget that ubiquitous starburst mirror for over the mantel. Gold or silver leaf on etched mirror or as an accent on mirrored furniture is definitely complimentary and beautiful in an art deco room. In Hollywood, everything shines, so it’s fitting that mirrors are featured everywhere. Another creative way of using light is the silk incorporated into the damask wool rug, which sparkles subtly when the light hits. The raw silk in the sofa gives a nice shine as well. The patent leather chair is a great use of texture and another example of a shiny surface working its way into the décor. If you’re lucky enough to be blessed with high ceilings, oversized urns are a great example of how you can incorporate some dramatic plant materials into your living room or sitting area. This looks glam and sophisticated as it flanks our camel backed sofa. The sofa, which touts a beautiful shape and creamy colour is classic and modern at the same time. Originally published on CityLine.ca |
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