DECORATING
BREATH OF
fresh air
When Janice and Colin Dreyer purchased their new condo, they knew exactly who to turn to for decorating help: their designer daughter Karla. In the living area, she decided to incorporate gold touches and coral accents for a decidedly youthful feel. “My parents are pretty stylish, so the decor represents them well,” says Karla, who believes design shouldn’t subscribe to ageism. DESIGN, Karla Dreyer Design, karladreyerdesign.com; SOFA, EQ3; COFFEE TABLE, marble-topped SIDE TABLE, POUFFE, coral TOSS CUSHIONS, THROW, The Cross Decor & Design; RUG, Restoration Hardware; FLOOR LAMP, CB2; grey TOSS CUSHIONS, 18Karat.
TEXT IRIS BENAROIA PHOTOGRAPHY JANIS NICOLAY
These downsizers traded their house in the sticks for the prettiest pared-down condo in the city – and they don’t miss their old digs one bit.