Another focal point in the living room is
the home’s original wood burning fireplace.
“Although it’s no longer working, we wanted
to make use of its elegant look,” said Morino.
It was Ricco’s idea to update the fireplace
rather than change it completely.
The soothing colour palette of greys and
taupe throughout the space allows for a
timeless design. Bursts of colour found in the
artwork above the fireplace by artist Sarah
Phelps, embellish the space and set the blue
accent colour throughout. The same rich
blue tones are used for the cushions on the
grey sofa.
“The teak bench is also quite the statement
piece,” said Ricco. “The re-purposed bench
had a sentimental value to the homeowners,”
she added. That’s why Ricco decided to
integrate it into the design.
Wanting to add visual interest through the
use of different materials, Ricco also included
the ultra modern wire chair by the teak
bench. It was an interesting addition to the
urban and edgy style of the space. “It’s great
because its airy look still allows you to see
the wooden tree from behind,” said Ricco.
The straight lines of the modern sofa mix
well with the curves of the barrel-shaped
leather chairs to blend a masculine and
feminine feel throughout the room. This
helps make the room more comfortable for
the family.
When it came to implementing the design
concept, Ricco had it all figured out. “Enza
was very good at working with what we
had and understood our taste while staying
within our budget,” said Morino.
After all, this project was all about nicely
blending a mix of current pieces with existing
styles. “It was important for the homeowners
to modernize the space while staying true
to the original character of the home,” said
Ricco. - Text by Alaa Yassin
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