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I would like to take the time to introduce myself to all you amazing design enthusiasts out there. I am the principal designer of Camden Lane Interiors and lover of all things design, lifestyle, food and dog related! Located in the Toronto Beaches, I find myself drawn to wonderful spirit of the community, local businesses and friendly atmosphere. I have such pride in working with amazing clients who have a design vision but need help transforming it from a design on paper, to reality in their home. “I am hoping to share my design process and solve those design dilemmas for you!” Lucy Morozko, Principle Designer at Camden Lane Interiors  First thing, let’s get inspired together! How can you not be with all the beautiful inspiration available to us through social platforms such as Pinterest, Instagram and Facebook? ​Please take a quick moment to follow us and join us on those platforms to collaborate together! As many of you will get to know, I will find any excuse to post the crazy antics of my dog Archie in any social media platform (apologies for the cuteness overload in advance).

I recently completed this beautiful master bedroom for our client in the Toronto Beaches. An important factor to this room was creating a soft tranquil space with a traditional style. I wanted to make our client feel relaxed with soft tones in the bedding, walls and the overall decor. Some clients love bold contrast but a monochromatic color scheme is never boring, it makes the room feel bigger, brighter and softer.  When working on a tight budget, focus on what main features you want to highlight in your room? Obviously the headboard wall, bedding, make-up area and lighting are important factors to focus your attention on. A headboard feature can always be something different and unconventional. This time around we used two decorative mirror styles and placed them strategically to create a focal point on the headboard wall. What’s great about the mirrors is they are beautiful and a cost effective solution if you may not be able to get a beautiful tall tufted headboard. This look adds plenty of interest by creating a pattern with the mirror placement and style. “A monochromatic color scheme is never boring, it makes the room feel bigger, brighter and softer." Look for one of a kind “wow factors” that you can incorporate for your feature wall. Whether different sized mirrors, sculptural art, or a combination of picture art. Think outside the box for an arrangement that could draw your eye to the wall. If all else fails, over sized art can be the perfect backdrop to your headboard wall.

One of my favorite ways to style any room is with a photo gallery wall. A variation of different frame sizes, finishes and your photo content can create a beautiful display! Its an ideal way to add color, texture and tell a story of your design style. An eclectic arrangement of content such as personal photography, sketches or paintings can be mixed and matched to create balance, symmetry and tell a story. “Colors, textures, frame sizes and more, don’t be shy to mix & match your art!” I am sharing some of my favorite interiors with beautiful examples of photo galleries in different applications and rooms.

As part of being a designer I often run into prospective clients who are unsure about whether they need or see the value of hiring an interior designer. For some, hiring a designer can be an intimidating and daunting experience; however designers serve a purpose for everyone. Whether you have no idea where to start your renovation project, or just need some help putting together your home décor ideas into reality, a professional can be there to guide you through the process. Without trying to blow my own trumpet too much, here are five of the main reasons to consider hiring an Interior Designer.

I wanted to share a little more about our design process at Camden Lane Interiors with a breakdown of our design phases. I must say that I have come across so many clients that share in the excitement of seeing a visual design of their space. Living in the same space sometimes does not let you see beyond what you are used to. Visualization is an important step to getting my design vision across and inspires clients to get excited for the next phases of their project. Take a look at a great example of a current living room project with a “before” photo, our design concept, and “after” transformation.. . Phase 1 First I offer a meet & greet to go through your space, review your design dilemmas and get to know you! We cater designs to your wish list, and inspirational images that evoke your vision and style to create your dream home! I come across many rooms that need new life, this family room was one of them!