Canadian Home Trends Colour & Trends 2014 | Page 64

DESIGN
SOLUTION
Text Jane Lockhart
Photography Brandon Barré

Yawn...beige-on-beige just doesn’t cut it for a
formal living room. An uninviting, boring room
does nothing to encourage lively conversation
when entertaining family and friends.

Now this room speaks loud and clear with its
high-contrast and dramatic colour scheme of
charcoal grey, white and red. A touch of soft
brown in the upholstery and rug softens the
look. The addition of a classic, coffered ceiling
painted in a crisp white to match the moulding
creates a formal ambiance in this room. Vibrant
red accents and silk draperies punctuate the
sexy appeal of this well-appointed space.

BEFORE
Wall Colour, Benjamin Moore, Temptation
1609, www.benjaminmoore.ca; Chairs, Jane
by Jane Lockhart, “Desi” & “Benny”, www.
janelockhart.com; Leather Sofa, Jane by
Jane Lockhart, “Carson”, www.janelockhart.
com; Designed by, Jane Lockhart, www.
janelockhart.com

Although this basement is large, bright and
offered plenty of space for a family to play,
relax, and entertain; it was stark and lacked
ambiance, comfort and style.

BEFORE
Wall Colour, Dulux, Mayflower Blue
70BG 41/201, www.dulux.ca; TV Wall,
Benjamin Moore, Wall Street CSP-20, www.
benjaminmoore.ca; White Armless Chairs,
Jane by Jane Lockhart, “Donna”, www.
janelockhart.com; Designed by, Jane Lockhart,
www.janelockhart.com

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Almost unnoticeable before, the large gas
fireplace became the heart and focal point
of the basement. A gorgeous textured wall
created with a natural stone veneer in a
warm grey, contrasts with the white fireplace
mantel. Above the mantel, the wall is painted
in a grey tone pulled from the stone. Mesh
roller blinds on the small windows help darken
the room when watching television. Sheer,
grey draperies soften the large sliding glass
doors without blocking the view of the garden.
Generously proportioned furnishings arranged
around the large tufted ottoman, add comfort
and style to this room that was designed for the
purpose of lounging and relaxing.