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.
