“My grandmother loved roses! We incorporated a rose motif
wall paper in the dining room and on the DIY folding screen. Fresh
white roses were also used in a collection of her beautiful glass
vases throughout.”
NICHOLAS ROSACI, DESIGNER
D
IY Editor Nicholas Rosaci’s 100-year-old
grandmother wanted to keep living in
her home for as long as possible. To meet
her needs, both practical and aesthetic,
he created “senior-friendly” rooms that
acknowledged her sophistication and
elegance. Rosaci created an updated
“living space, making it more friendly and accommodating for her
needs, but in a stylish way.”
The apartment’s foyer, with a wink of whimsy, is imbued with ‘je ne
sais quoi’ French style. Functional but refined the glass and chrome
table is visually spare but artfully redirects light from the Eiffel
Tower lamp, metal rimmed mirror, and clear glass vase. The rug
and fanciful chandelier announce the apartment’s repeating motifs
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of passionate pastels along with French stripes. “Stripes are a perfect
accompaniment to any fabric story. They provide linear edge to a
very soft and feminine scheme,” Nicholas observes.
In the reading nook to the right of the foyer parading patterns are
posed beside pewter greys on the walls, carpeting, and upholstered
furniture. The bookshelf’s crisp white rectangles reiterate the graphic
lines of the throw and framed photos. “Simply White by Benjamin
Moore is a favourite colour this year and looks great when a space is
punched up with colours and textures.”
Feminine and masculine dance gracefully together in the living
room. “I love rooms with eclectic furnishings. They tell a unique
story,” notes Rosaci. A conservative grey suited couch and matching
upholstered chairs cuddle with long limbed mid-century teak chairs.
Ovals, squares, and rectangles happily co-exist in lamps,