Fall 2016 Issue | Page 26

with Jacklynn Little jacklynnlittleinteriors.com What is the key to working with a traditional color scheme to make it look trendy? Create an on-trend look by using the rule of adding 80% of the room’s elements in a contemporary style and fill in the look’s remaining 20% using traditional décor. What words of wisdom can you tell Moms looking to create a stylish look that will be “child-proof?” Buy ornaments and balls in plastic for durability and if you want, spray paint them with low VOC paint which is less harmful for children. That way you don’t have to worry about glass ornaments breaking. DESIGN SECRETS While decorating a tree, use odd numbers when selecting colors. Don’t forget to mix your metals to keeps your décor more contemporary and interesting. Photos by © Thea Menagh – www.TorontoRealEstatePhotographer.com