A metal island and range hood look striking against a creamy, painted-brick wall and a rich variety of woods.
"Found objects offer character, which is such a relief to all the matchy-matchy decorating styles available these days," says Fiona Richards, the Nelson, B.C. artist behind the inspiring Cafe Cartolina blog and owner of Cartolina Cards. "Look closely at this room: every element is from a different decade, using a different surface material — but it pulls together to create a cohesive and exciting space."
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