DESIGNER
Q&A
In a natural
wood finish
Lugano Bed,
BoConcept,
www.boconcept.ca
Erin Bhatti is a
Senior Design
Consultant for
BoConcept
Calgary, AB
Downs® Sawn Face Hardwood
www.flooringcanada.ca
I have guests coming from
out of town for a week
over the holidays and I want to
create a peaceful and inviting
guest bedroom. What would you
suggest for serene wall colours,
artwork and furniture that would
help create this haven for my
guests?
When I think of a peaceful
oasis, I picture white sand
and blue glistening water. To
create this oasis, paint the walls in
a pastel blue-green reminiscent of
the colours of the ocean, coupled
with a whitewashed hardwood
floor and classic white trim
throughout the room.
A large floating platform bed in a
natural wood finish creates a great
focal point. The bed should be
flanked by minimalist side tables,
in a corresponding wood finish,
topped with a clear vase filled
with seashells and white candles.
Clear glass pendant lights above
each side table recreates the
incandescence of the ocean, while
a silvery blue shag rug under the
bed establishes structure in the
space. A rich textured art piece,
considerably larger than the
surface area of the bed and side
tables, showcasing footprints in
Ronald
Gutierrez is
an Interior
Stylist for
BoConcept
Vancouver,
BC
Granville Coffee
Table, BoConcept,
www.boconcept.ca
I‘m moving into a condo
and I find that everything
looks very “cookie cutter”.
With the holidays just around
the corner, I plan to entertain
frequently and I want the space
to look and feel like a home,
especially the living room.
Start with the basics.
Make a list of the items
you will require for your condo:
a light-coloured three seater,
a multi-functional coffee table,
easy-to-move lounge chairs,
storage with sliding doors to
save space, etc. Next, create
a layout while considering key
positions. For example, do you
want the sofa to face a window
with a beautiful view or do you
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the sand, captures the emotion
of the room. As a final touch, use
stark white linens with lush inv iting
pillows in blues and greens
to complement the tranquil
ambiance.
want it to face the entrance to
welcome guests? Make sure to
assign adequate space for each
item.
For your colour scheme, start
with furniture in lighter, neutral
tones to create a spacious feel
while leaving the opportunity to
play with accessories that are
on-trend. A great rule of thumb
for accessories is to create a “red
thread”. Work with one or two
solid colours and carry these
colours throughout the condo
with cushions, throws, vases,
paintings and other accessories.
To create a personal feel, choose
colours that feel optimistic and
include memorabilia from past
vacations, gifts from loved ones
and other keepsake items in your
décor. These items give your
space a unique and meaningful
touch.