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When choosing a chandelier , consider these basic rules : Add the length and width of the room and translate that into inches for the correct diameter or length . ( 14 ' + 20 ' = 34 ' converted to inches is 34 ", so your chandelier should be around 34 " wide or in diameter ). Hang it about 30 " - 36 " above the table surface .
DDesigner Evelyn Eshun ’ s well curated , contemporary design pays homage to the well-established homes of Toronto ’ s Leaside neighbourhood . By emphasizing gracious simplicity , the designer focuses attention on materials and family comfort .
Eshun applied light and dark elements in the kitchen . “ We used bright white cabinets and a deep walnut finish on the maple doors below . We pulled the cabinets all the way to the exterior wall and chose to finish the cabinets in white in order to keep the open and bright feeling ,” she comments . Eshun advises to “ Keep all your dark elements below eye level .” This ensures a sense of “ expanse ” in a room .
Art Deco ’ s slim symmetrics and geometrics guide the design of the living room ’ s refined lines . Encouraging both conversation and outdoor views , the cream coloured , understated , furniture blends with the creamily neutral walls . “ For the purpose of longevity and decorating flexibility , I like to choose a neutral colour for the largest pieces of upholstery ,” Eshun remarks .
The long rectangle of the red , mahogany fireplace is echoed in the striped rug . Its cream and black strokes add resonance to the furniture ’ s dark woods . ” The rug was chosen for its linear , graphic look . It adds a dynamic feeling to the room ,” Eshun observes . The