Home Trends - Spring 2016 | Page 104

this raw ‘log’ key holder! A 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