Anna Taran
is a Senior
Designer for
BoConcept
Laval, QC
I am getting my condo
ready for the upcoming
holiday season and I want to
redesign my living room. I know
it’s important to start with a
piece you love and build the
room around that item. My
question is: how do you build a
room that will become timeless?
When planning a timeless
interior, most people
will gravitate towards classic
elements, natural materials,
neutral colours and flexible
configurations. While these are
important things to consider,
none of them matter if your
home is not a representation
of the true you! As an Interior
Designer, I can give you advice
and lead you towards a look
that represents the hottest
trends, “the new it” so to speak.
Do me a favour and shop with
your senses: touch the fabrics,
feel the comfort and choose
colours that uplift your spirit.
Style is relative but a home
that is designed around your
personality rather than the latest
trends will never be outdated.
At BoConcept, the possibilities
for personalization are endless
and everyone can find a style
that truly represents them. Your
guests will wonder what makes
your home distinctive and your
décor timeless.
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Mackenzie
Boon is
a Senior
Designer for
BoConcept
Toronto, ON
My condo is a 700 square
foot open concept
space in a soft grey with dark
hardwood floors throughout.
How do I define the different
areas while still maintaining an
open concept with plenty of
room to move around when I am
entertaining?
Sometimes such a
clean slate can be
overwhelming. Start with a
colour palette that will carry on
throughout the space. This will
give an overall cohesive look
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and create harmony. A toneon-tone colour scheme will give
you room to play with different
fabrics, textures and surfaces
while keeping the colours
analogous.
The sofa and dining table
should be your first purchase, as
they will take up the most space.
The decision between a sofa or
sectional will also play a role in
defining the area. An area rug is
essential; it creates delineation,
without being intrusive. You
can then start to form the space
around those pieces, like adding
a sideboard or an accent chair to
create a space that is functional
and beautiful.