this raw ‘log’
key holder!
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A busy family of two adults, both professionals,
and three teenagers wanted their 3,200 square
foot home to reflect their lifestyle and taste.
The home was painted in intense colours by
the previous owners, described by one of the
children as being the colour of alien vomit. A
redesign of the home’s palette was needed.
A fine balance is essential to blend colour
with trends. Designer LeAnne Bunnell advises
using the 80/20 rule, allowing continuity without
rigidity of a single colour. She recommends this
rule for accessories to avoid being trapped in
a time warp. LeAnne recalls, “The master plan
was to ensure the spaces felt connected but
never forced.” The recurring cerulean blue she
describes as a magical happenstance.
The foyer’s chandelier has handblown globes
and metalwork that introduce these motifs to the