A SMALL FRONT ROOM GETS A FAMILY-FRIENDLY,
OPEN CONCEPT MAKEOVER.
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS CAN
YOU TALK ABOUT THE DESIGN AND
LAYOUT?
LORI STEEVES This space is home to
a family of four who wanted to transform
a small front room into a living and dining
space. The space offers a comfortable
beach vibe with plenty of storage space and
personalized details to really bring the room
to life.
CHT WHAT INSPIRED THE OVERALL
DESIGN OF THE SPACE?
LS The starting point for the décor was the
homeowners' treasured antique chaise which
we positioned under the large window. The
rest of the décor scheme grew from there.
CHT WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE DESIGN
ELEMENT IN THIS SPACE?
LS It was important to the family to include
personal details in the space. We designed
a family gallery wall that combined family
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photos and shadow boxes for treasured
keepsakes.
CHT HOW DID YOU MAXIMIZE THE
STORAGE SPACE IN THIS SMALL
ROOM?
LS We employed a few important space
saving techniques in this room. We custom
built a corner bench in the dining area. It was
designed to double as storage space. The
coffee table was also custom built and the
footstool tucked underneath can double as
an extra seat when needed.
CHT WHAT OTHER UNIQUE
SOLUTIONS DID YOU UTILIZE IN THIS
SPACE?
LS We chose to conceal the TV into the
custom millwork above the fireplace. This
allows the TV to be hidden out of sight
when not in use. - Simply Home Decorating, www.
simplyhomedecorating.com
Photography by Tracey Ayton Photography,
www.traceyaytonphotography.com