I got my new Canadian House and Home magazine and was thrilled that there was an article about a London (England) townhouse that Sarah Richardson and crew had decorated. It was beautiful and amazing and fantastic - just like you would expect it to be. I checked online and since I couldn't find pictures of it anywhere I didn't want to spoil the surprise for when you first see the home. Instead I thought I would show you the three things I liked best about it (and give you a little sneak-peak at the same time).
1) I love the family room and especially these chairs. The room has many shades of blue and, of course, a variety of fabrics in the upholstery and the cushions. I especially love the dots and curved lines on this fabric. I also adore the beautiful silver twig side table between the chairs.
2) I love the pale blue cabinets and crystal hardware in the kitchen, but what really caught my eye is this antique French wine-tasting table. I love the patina and the simple lines.
3) And finally I love the living room, which is a gorgeous room with fireplaces at both ends. To arrange the furniture to allow for intimate conversation areas while taking advantage of the fireplaces, two sofas were put back-to-back in the centre of the room. The overall envelope of the room is very neutral with cream walls and sofas and cream patterned drapes. I love the rich claret reds and rusts in the cushions, the patterned rugs, and the chaise. I especially like the two cushions on either end of the sofa.
And finally, I love the quotation from Sarah Richardson which is something that I have always held to be true:
Isn't this house a beauty? What did you like best?
(all photos in this post were taken by me from pictures in my Canadian House and Home magazine March 2012)
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2) I love the pale blue cabinets and crystal hardware in the kitchen, but what really caught my eye is this antique French wine-tasting table. I love the patina and the simple lines.
3) And finally I love the living room, which is a gorgeous room with fireplaces at both ends. To arrange the furniture to allow for intimate conversation areas while taking advantage of the fireplaces, two sofas were put back-to-back in the centre of the room. The overall envelope of the room is very neutral with cream walls and sofas and cream patterned drapes. I love the rich claret reds and rusts in the cushions, the patterned rugs, and the chaise. I especially like the two cushions on either end of the sofa.
I often read in magazines that they have used the same paint throughout or even the same colour family throughout so that there is continuity and flow. Well I say flow, schmow - I like to see different colours used. Variety is the spice of life after all.I like a different colour for each room. If you're going to open another gallon of paint, you might as well make it a different colour.
Isn't this house a beauty? What did you like best?
(all photos in this post were taken by me from pictures in my Canadian House and Home magazine March 2012)
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Don't forget to put your name in for my SmartSilk pillow giveaway (see this post for details).
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