In this Episode
Revel in the beauty of this modern-farmhouse inspired living room, which artfully mixes weathered oak, velvet, marble and punchy damask. Cameron MacNeil, who designed the space, explains how to refresh classic furniture and add symmetry, storage and personality to a room. Design editor Joel Bray demonstrates how to create a modern chalkboard Christmas tree that’s perfect for people with small spaces or who plan to travel during the season. Plus, learn how to transform a front porch from weary to wow with on-trend grey paint, modern mouldings, a few planters and some pretty indoor/outdoor wicker chairs. Simple and sophisticated!
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Sophisticated Living Room Design
See this living room in the November 2010 issue of House & Home
Upholstery fabric, drape fabric, Robert Allen (to the trade), Toronto (416) 934-1330, 1-800-333-3777 or visit robertallendesign.com ?for showrooms across Canada; rug, pillows, ?glass decanters, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583 or visit elte.com; lamps, Crate ?& Barrel, Calgary (403) 278-7020, Toronto (416) 657-4100, 1-888-657-4108 or visit crateandbarrel?.ca; drape hardware, Steptoe & Wife Antiques, Toronto (416) 780-1707, 1-800-461-0060 or ?visit steptoewife.com; wreath, Teatro Verde, Toronto (416) 966-2227, 1-888-4-TEATRO ?or visit teatroverde.com; framing, Custom Art ?Concepts, Toronto (416) 861-0544 or visit customartconcepts.com; marble, Designers Choice Marble and Granite, Toronto (416) 787-5600; sideboard, Restoration Hardware, ?visit restorationhardware.com for locations across Canada; statue, mercury glass decanters, wood boxes, Angus & Company, Toronto (416) 537-4104 or visit angusandcompany.com; tray, barware, Cynthia Findlay Antiques, Toronto (416) 260-9057 or visit cynthiafindlay.com; chairs, Daniel ?Nguyen-Moreira, visit miedadesign.com. ? The Palette: Linen drape fabric, Showtime Charcoal chair upholstery fabric, ?Robert Allen (to the trade), Toronto (416) ?934-1330, 1-800-333-3777 or visit robertallendesign.com for showrooms across Canada; wall colour, Revere Pewter (HC-172) from the Historical Colours collection, Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit benjaminmoore.ca ?for retailers across Canada; damask pillow cover, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583 ?or visit elte.com. Update What You Have: Charcoal pillow fabric, upholstery fabric, Robert Allen (to the trade), Toronto (416) 934-1330, 1-800-333-3777 or visit robertallendesign.com for showrooms across Canada; lamp, Crate & Barrel, Calgary (403) 278-7020, Toronto (416) 657-4100, ?1-888-657-4108 or visit crateandbarrel.ca; prints, rug, throw, striped pillow, Elte, Toronto (416) ?785-7885, 1-888-276-3583 or visit elte.com. Leave Breathing Room: Marble, Designers Choice Marble & Granite, Toronto (416) 787-5600; wood boxes, Angus & Company, Toronto (416) 537-4104 or visit angusandcompany.com. Curate Creative Vignettes: Mercury glass decanters, Angus & Company, Toronto (416) 537-4104 or visit angusandcompany.com; tray, barware, Cynthia Findlay Antiques, Toronto (416) 260-9057 or visit cynthiafindlay.com; glass decanter, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583 or visit elte.com; lamp, Crate & Barrel, Calgary (403) 278-7020, Toronto (416) 657-4100, 1-888-657-4108 or visit crateandbarrel.ca for ordering information; framing, Custom Art Concepts, Toronto (416) 861-0544 or visit customartconcepts.com; sideboard, Restoration Hardware, visit restorationhardware?.com for locations across Canada.
Modern DIY Chalkboard Christmas Tree
- Canvas or heavy cotton twill
- Pencil
- Measuring tape
- Chalkboard paint
- Foam roller
- Wood dowel
- Handsaw
- Staple gun
- Chalk
- 2 hooks
Sources
See this project in the November 2010 issue of House & Home
Canvas, Designer Fabrics, Toronto (416) 531-2810 or visit designerfabrics.ca; rocking chair, Hollace Cluny, Toronto (416) 968-7894 or visit hollacecluny.ca; sheepskin ottoman, L’Atelier, Toronto (416) 966-0200; rug, West Elm, Toronto (416) 537-0110 or visit westelm.com; pendant light, Ikea, call 1-866-866-IKEA or visit ikea.ca ?for locations across Canada.
Front Porch Makeover
- Front Door Colour – Beautitone Trim and Door Paint – Inked– 6R2-8
- Risers, Door Surrounds, Pillasters – Beautitone Trim and Door Paint – Pillow Soft – 6K1-1
- Chairs – Bacon Basketware
- Pillows – Restoration Hardware
- Pots by the Gardenmaker (416)-223-8953 (Judi Glucksman)
