WINDOW SHOPPING
Quick-Change Colour A multicolour toss cushion is the perfect jumping-off point for a fresh new living-room palette. Here are three au courant accessory schemes guaranteed to upgrade a neutral living room from blank canvas to masterpiece. BY BRETT WALTHER
Chinoiserie Chic
Retro Redux
CUSHION
Boho Femme
Blown up to large scale and printed on luxe linen, this hand-painted watercolour floral is anything but fussy. BlueBellGray Chloe cushion,
Shades of citron and coral give a traditional chinoiserie pattern a shot in the arm. Neo Toile throw pillow
Kick it old school with a geometric print in fresh gradient hues. Triangle Sunset pillow, $45, avrilloreti.com.
in Coral, $48, tonicliving.com.
$85, thebay.com.
With a built-in LED light source, this glowing glass sculpture is easy on the eyes—and the wallet. Varby LED table
Thanks to a dazzling glaze, this ribbed ceramic base shines even when the lamp is off. Ella table lamp
This lamp’s funky tripod base strikes just the right nostalgic note. Snapshot
lamp in Green, $13, ikea.ca.
in Yellow, $100, crateandbarrel.com.
Anything displayed on this museum-style plinth instantly gains artifact status. Ynes end
Elegant curves and a weathered finish belie this beauty’s modest price tag. Daffodil table in Smoke Blue,
Between the tapered legs and the laminate top, this mid-century-inspired table could easily pass as antique.
table in Fuchsia, $299, eq3.com.
$200, pier1.ca.
Side table in Yellow, $450, snobstuff.com.
SIDE TABLE
desk lamp in Blue, $135, moeshome.ca.
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PHOTOGRAPHY, RYAN BROOK (NEO TOILE PILLOW)
LAMP
The adjustable shade makes this an ideal reading lamp.