Space Designed by Adriana Pietropaolo www . adrianadesign . ca Photography by Alan Chakota www . alanchakota . com
“ A lot of what we thought we could work with had been poorly installed . We salvaged what we could and elevated the look of the feature fireplace and adjacent bar stonework to make it more modern and less literal country ,” she says . “ Another triumph was having so many items purchased , sight unseen , work so harmoniously together in the end .”
The homeowner adds that he splurged on lighting fixtures , home automation , core furniture pieces in each room , and a heated towel rack . He was able to save by doing the tech and lighting control installations himself .
“ I absolutely love my place ,” he says . “ Adriana is so good at knowing what works and making it personal . I love that every room and area has its own feel but all flows together as one .”
When it comes to renovating personal spaces like bedrooms and bathrooms , Pietropaolo says it ’ s important to consider how you want these spaces to make you feel .
“ Select colors , textures and pieces that bring you joy . This looks different for everyone . Pay attention to what makes you feel relaxed and happy and design with that in mind .”
She adds that making the bedroom a tech-free zone is something worth considering .
“ Disconnecting after being so virtually connected for years is more critical than ever . Your bedroom is your resting and waking space , where you start your day and set your mindset and where you end it with reflection .”