Photo by Roberto Caruso
Entering your home (with or without a baby!), you've usually got your hands full. Julia made a resting station inside her foyer with a streamlined console table, two large baskets and a couple of coat hooks. That way there's somewhere to toss everyday essentials immediately, until there's quieter moments in the day to tidy them away.
A large feather headdress and modern sconces make a statement in the small space.
Get this look: Indoor wall paint, White Collar, Para. Sconces, Restoration Hardware. Feather headdress, Snob Stuff. Console, Love The Design. Construction, Black General Contracting.
A glass railing on the stairs helps the room feel wider.
Get this look: Glass railing, Adanac Glass.
By hanging glossy white cabinets on her walls, Julia created a floating credenza in her dining room and a minimalist entertainment unit in her den. These pieces hold all her household items and blend in seamlessly.
Get this look: Art, Love The Design. Purple vase, Elte. Credenza, CB2. Cushion fabric, Designer Fabrics.
In this video, Julia talks about her design inspiration for the family room. Watch here!
Get this look: Vintage ruler, Love The Design. Sofa, Ikea. Ottoman, Elte. Rug, Y&Co Carpet & Textile. Art, Art Interiors. Stacking book bracket, Design Within Reach. Media hutch, CB2.
Julia made her tiny window and tight space appear much larger and grander with oversized silk drapes. She took inspiration from the masculine leather sofa, keeping the colour scheme in her living room dark and dramatic.
Get this look: Drapery fabric, Robert Allen Design. Mirror, sofa, Camilla House. Chair, Frontier Sales. Chair fabric, Designer Fabrics. Rug, Reznick Carpets. Upholstering, JVM Interiors, 905-475-7008.
To create a feeling of openness in her narrow 150-square-foot galley kitchen, Julia removed the cupboards along one wall and installed easy-access industrial shelves. A slim butcher block island underneath provides extra counter space, and a small table sits snugly against the wall, perfect for casual meals.
Get this look: White accessories, ceramic berry dish, Love The Design.
On the open concept first floor, Julia created a loft-style feel by installing dark hardwood flooring throughout. A seamless transition between the dining and lounge areas allows the eye to travel uninterrupted, making the space feel larger and more contemporary.
Get this look: Lamp, Lamp Cage. White plates, Ikea. Tea lights, Home Sense. Table, Camilla House. Chairs, Elte. Chair cushions, Restoration Hardware.
Julia's small master bedroom called for a headboard that would anchor the bed without overwhelming the space. Reclaimed wood painted with a semi-gloss version of the wall colour did the trick. Tiny wire swing-arm sconces and delicate tables on either side create the perfect balance.
Get this look: Drapery fabric, Lady Rosedale. Headboard, Smash. Bedding, Restoration Hardware. Blanket, HBC. Hide rug, Love The Design.
Living in an older house, Julia was faced with a lack of closet space. Instead of investing in expensive built-ins, she chose neutral free-standing pieces that will work in different rooms as her home and family evolve. In their bedroom a whitewashed wooden dresser holds her accessories, jewellery and makeup (and her husband's ties, too!).
Get this look: Wall paint, Dreaming In Clouds, Para. Dresser, West Elm.
Rolling stackable crates in the nursery keep stuffed animals and onesies tidy and close to hand. In this video, Julia share her tips on creating soft ambiance for a baby room.
Get this look: Wall paint, Shoreline, Para. Glider, Moms To Be And More.
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