A couple updated their home to age in place .
LOCATED IN AN AFFLUENT NEIGHBORHOOD KNOWN AS THE KINGSWAY , LISA AND BRIAN ’ S TWO-STOREY HOME IS SATURATED WITH PATTERN AND COLOR . The home is 3,000 square feet , with four bedrooms , two and a half bathrooms and a full suite in the basement .
“ We have lived in this house for 19 years and have renovated every square inch of the property , doing a little bit at a time ,” says Lisa . “ Gabriele has been with us every step of the way .”
Gabriele Pizzale is an interior decorator and the principal designer for Pizzale Design . She was hired to improve the functionality and livability of the home for the homeowners , who are nearing retirement . “ With their family growing , they wanted more room for the grandkids ,” says Pizzale . “ They wanted their dogs and grandchildren to feel comfortable but they also wanted a high-end look for themselves and their friends .”
“ We wanted to have a main floor family room , so we decided to build an addition off the side and back of the house ,” mentions Lisa .
The family room or “ great room ” includes a quartz slab fireplace and oversized lighting fixtures with gold chain accents within faceted shades . “ We spent time finding the perfect lighting for each space . Lighting is the jewelry of the room ,” says Pizzale .
While the designer chose to keep the walls in the great room light and neutral to lend the feeling of spaciousness , the rust-colored sectional represents Pizzale ’ s true flair for color . “ I have often been called the queen of color . Lisa and Brian also love color ,” she says . “ Since the sectional is the largest piece in the great room , we wanted it to be a bold color . We also used quite a bit of black in the room to elevate the design .”
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