The Loft was the first time they dipped their toes into the design space and got to start from scratch and bring their vision to life . It then expanded into elevating The School House ' s interior and exterior into an oasis for guests to escape the hustle of the city and reconnect with nature . The School House Airbnb has a very calming aesthetic with many thrift finds that add warmth , character and that perfect dose of je-ne-sais-quoi . When you walk onto the property , you are immediately transported from your never ending to-do list to the present moment , here and now .
CANADIAN HOME TRENDS If you could have lunch with any one person in the world , who would you pick and why ?
CHLOE Oprah , hands down ! Not only is she a true inspiration in the journalism space , she is also a force , an icon , a role model and trailblazer for so many . Plus , I ’ m imagining we ’ re having a backyard lunch with fresh produce from her epic garden .
BEN Damien Hurst is one of the most interesting artists living today and I feel like he would be a great person to bounce ideas with and learn from .
CHT If you could go back 20 years , what advice would you give your younger self ?
C & B Take a chance on yourself sooner , say YES to life and watch your dreams unfold .
CHT Name one thing on your bucket list .
C & B We definitely have “ renovate a church into a rental property ” on our long list of dreams !
CHT What is your favorite room in your house ?
C & B We love sitting at the kitchen island at The Loft , on our beautiful oak and white metal barstools sipping hot coffee on a Saturday morning looking out the window to the terrace , soaking up the fig tree that somehow still hasn ’ t died and day dreaming about our next design project . At the School House , we ' re cozying up on our thrifted renovation hardware-esque brown leather couch in the middle of winter with the fireplace roaring looking up at the expansive bookcase filled with vintage goodies and keepsakes from travels to Mexico , Uganda , South Africa and more . - Chloe Wilde and Ben Johnston www . instagram . com / thechloewilde