The Mandell family enjoys entertaining
friends and family; Lauren loves to cook
homemade meals with a flair; somewhat
traditional with a twist of gourmet. Merick
designed the dining room accordingly,
creating a textural space that’s both warm
and bright. The table is always open for
twelve and can be easily stretched to
sixteen. The room itself is fairly neutral,
but pops of colour are brought in via floral
arrangements and dishes, which can be
changed seasonally.
One of the challenges the Mandells
faced was their basic differences. Corey
prefers a modern look, while Lauren’s style
is French country with a strong leaning
towards traditional elements. To the young
mother, feeling cozy and comfortable
was a high priority. Both of them wanted
elegance though, an adaptable, flexible
kind of elegance. And Merick rose to the
challenge. Her expertise shining brightly
as she skillfully integrated all of the above
until you could barely tell where one began
and the other ended.
Merick says, “Design is livable art. It
unites vision, elegance and idealism with
practical, functional individuality.” and it
appears she is telling the truth.
The Mandell family loves their decorated
home. It is their haven and their place of
joy.
Wallpaper, Ralph Lauren, www.
ralphlauren.com; Paint, Benjamin
Moore CC 490 Stone Hearth,
www.benjaminmoore.com; Chairs,
Merigo Design, www.merigo.ca;
Chair Fabric, Kravet, www.kravet.
com; Calvin Klein, www.calvinklein.
com; Chandelier, Currey and
Co., www.curreycodealers.
com; Drapery Fabric, Kravet,
www.kravet.com; Buffet, John
Richard, www.johnrichard.com;
Wallpaper, Ralph lauren, www.
ralphlauren.com; Table, john
richard, www.johnrichard.com;
Sconces, Hudson Valley, www.
hudsonvalleylighting.com; Runner,
Y & Co, www.ycocarpet.com;
Flower Image and Framing, PI
fine art, www.picreativeart.com
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