Jingle All The Way! Christmas Decor

Once Halloween has passed Christmas decor explodes in all of our favorite stores and it forces us to think about decorating our home for the holidays. 

Faux fur, flannel and natural wood tones are what comes to mind when creating a cozy, rustic, ski lodge Christmas scene. Get inspired by the collection of finishes and accents below to create your holiday retreat!

Top 10 Statement Making Accent Chests

A unique, decorative chest can bring personality to any space.  I am currently on the hunt for the perfect, accent chest for a client and have been overwhelmed with the many stunning pieces that are available. 

 Easily style these chests with a table lamp, a pile of books or a small vase with flowers and a piece of hung artwork above.

My top 10 statement making accent chests for every design style.

Traditional - Hooker Black Bombe Chest

Cottage Chic - Hooker Matisette Chest

Contemporary - Hooker Effervescent Chest

Rustic/ Contemporary - Hooker Delano Chest

Traditional - Hooker Sanctuary 3 drawer Gold

Transitional - Bernhardt Cabrillo Nailhead Chest

Contemporary - Bernhardt Campos Drawer Chest

Traditional - Bernhardt Kent Three Drawer Chest

Contemporary - Bernhardt Jet Set Door Chest

Transitional - Hooker Two Door Nailhead Chest

2015 Design Trend: Rustic Tables with Mod Seating

We have seen rustic design styles grow in popularity within the last few years but 2015 brings a new design trend that will create a more dynmatic overall look for your dining room! Mix your rustic, reclaimed wood dining table with modern, contemporary dining chairs to give a rich, luxe design.

 

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Chic Outdoor Living

It is that time of year again, to create beautiful outdoor entertaining spaces! This stunning privacy screen is not only functional but a perfect focal point for this outdoor lounge. An oversized sectional and coffee table create an inviting atmosphere. When designing your outdoor living space always remember to have a balance of design and comfort. 

Warm up with these Fireplace Designs

In the spirit of the extreme cold weather, try to warm up with these stunningly unique fireplace designs.

Modern, Clean lines 
Simplistic, horizontal lines with minimal pattern is the ideal way to create a modern look.

Rustic Chic
Are you dying for a lodge feel with warm woods and dark wrought iron metals?

 

Classic Traditional

Ornate moldings with intricate details and over-sized mantel pieces are the elements in a classic fireplace look.

Design of the Week

Rustic, chic at its best! Warm woods and cream coloured textures makes this modern lodge a desired retreat. That spectacular floor to ceiling, double sided fireplace peaking into the master bath is the perfect focal point to this bedroom. 

Model Home - Village on the Grand

Village on the Grand, built by Kingwood Homes, features 95 luxury, two story town homes, with spectacular views of the Grand River, in the heart of Paris, Ontario. Fully designed, with every detail in  mind, I wanted to capture the essence of the nature that surrounds the home but also balance it out with highlights of contemporary finishes. 

DESIGN OF THE WEEK

CLEAN LINES WITH RUSTIC ELEMENTS

Marble countertops, shaker cabinetry and white paint make up this clean lined kitchen, but add reclaimed beams, floating shelves and iron to the mix and we have a stunning juxtaposition of materials and design styles. One of my favorite elements in this design is the subtle chevron, wood floor!

The many uses for Barnboard

Barnboard has grown in popularity in the last few years due to its rough natural appearance and its versatility to make a statement in any application and not to mention it is a green, recycled material! Paired with high gloss cabinetry or chrome finishes to create the perfect juxtaposition of modern and rustic. 

Here are just some of the many ways to incorporate barnboard into your interior...

Clad your kitchen island

Using barnboard in a kitchen setting may be a challenge if the wood is not sealed properly. By cladding the back of an island not only is there no worry of food messes but it creates a beautiful statement and focal point, especially laying the planks in a horizontal pattern as Sarah Richardson has done in this stunning kitchen.

Clad a feature wall

One of the main reasons barnboard is so highly sought after is because of its unique quality and by cladding a wall in your space, whether being behind a fireplace or the wall behind you bed, it is bound to create a wow factor and draw your eye in that direction.

Rustic barnboard furniture

Rustic reclaimed mantles to barnboard tables, using rustic furniture pieces incorporated into interiors gives a natural, earthy feel. By using the recycled barnboard not only are you creating beautiful furniture pieces but also saving yourself money by reusing this old wood!

Reclaimed beams and cladded ceilings 

Rustic reclaimed beams broken up by planks of barnboard is just another method to create a rustic retreat. Adding reclaimed beams to a modern design gives interest to an otherwise plain aspect of the room and utilizes natural materials.

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River Home Finishes

This soft, warm grey palette was just what we were after in my client's custom home build, located on the river in Paris, Ontario. These finishes have the perfect elements to designing a modern/ rugged interior with the handscraped hardwood plank flooring, hexagon carrara marble shower floor mosaic, classic polished white subway tile and the textured subway tile flooring.

Stay tuned for more design work for this custom home!

DESIGN OF THE WEEK...

This ultimate, contemporary home gym, in Montreal, is located in a sleek loft overlooking nature. Such a stunning view to distract your mind!

DESIGN OF THE WEEK...

Mountainous landscapes filling the entire backdrop of this gorgeous rustic retreat! Dark stained concrete floors and a unique metal & stone fireplace are just some of the elements that really make me love this space.

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Rustic Glamour Foyer

My custom rustic console table is complete and has been finished with a medium tone stain to accent the hardwood floors. I wanted my unique mirror to stay the focal point and added a table lamp and a few small simple accessories to glam up the look. Also, every space needs some fresh, spring flowers to add softness and beauty!

Renovated Contemporary Barn...

This Los Angeles renovated home has a unique contemporary, rustic look. It has incorporated reclaimed barnboard stairs, antler chandeliers, custom cabinetry and millwork and an overall neutral palette. I find each room very intriguing and includes many different design styles in one. Enjoy!

Los Angeles Architects & Designers Koffka Phakos Design

What do you like best about this home? Could you incorporate some of the features into your home?