Beyond Beige

To create a collected-over-time aesthetic, it’s all about mixing metals. Pick one finish as your focal point, as I did with this Fenwater chandelier from Hudson Valley in polished nickel, and then layer other finishes in the room to complement them. hvlgroup.com

This beautiful grasscloth wallpaper— Simple Sisal from Kravet—warms up the front entry in all the tones and colours I was after to bring this space to life. kravet.com

This room wouldn’t have felt complete without a touch of black glass on the railing, and the textured glass on the chandelier. These combine beautifully with a creamy wood floor from Vintage Hardwood Flooring, the Accolade from Sherwin-Williams on the walls and S-W’s Origami White for the baseboards and ceilings. sherwin-williams.com, vintageflooring.com

We are moving toward warmer, organic textures. I love the linear quality of this natural stone that we used in the principal ensuite.

I’ve been really drawn to creamy tones lately to help a home feel warmer—whites and creams with browns are making a full comeback. I used a warm beige fabric (Kravet Basics 30299-106) on one of my favourite chairs— the Aniston from Marcantonio Designs. marcantoniodesigns.com