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A professional couple, living in a suburban home needed a welcoming space for their now two and a half year old daughter. The result is an ‘Alice-in-Wonderland’ bedroom combining dollops of Victorian ornateness with modern practicality. “Our style is modern contemporary but we still wanted a few traditional touches so that the room wouldn’t feel too minimal,” comments one of the homeowners. “We looked at a few pieces of furniture for inspiration but let designer Dvira Ovadia take the lead on tying everything together. She knows best.” After consulting with the couple, Dvira understood “their language, what they wanted to achieve — modern, glamourous, and vintage with a clean contemporary look.” Dvira combined pieces with a range of price points, with “key pieces of great quality that would grow with the child.” Sheathed in cream leather, the recliner and ottoman provide a cosy, elegant space for reading. The ottoman’s square shape is subtly repeated throughout the room. A warm taupe throw provides a drape of colour while CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM 103