DECORATING
A Place for
EVERYTHING
Designer Jennifer Backstein creates sleek storage solutions in a busy family home.
TEXT MARTHA UNIACKE BREEN PHOTOGRAPHY MIKE CHAJECKI
H
omeowners and custom-home builders Carlo and Nicole Muia wanted a clean, contemporary look for their King City, Ont., home. They also craved big, open, flexible-use spaces that would be clearly visible from each other. But keeping multipurpose rooms tidy and organized can be challenging, says Jennifer Backstein, especially with young kids (the couple have two). Tasked with designing the interiors for the whole house, she helped Carlo and Nicole mastermind storage solutions to keep things clutter-free. The key, says Jennifer, is planning. “A common conversation I have with clients is discussing exactly what they have to store,” she says. “My goal is to make it easy for them to tidy up and keep things out of sight.” Here’s how she helped the Muia family keep clutter at bay, in the most sleek and sumptuous way.
Sleight of Hand Making storage an integral part of the design automatically ups the practicality factor without compromising style. For the family room (left), tall cabinets feature display niches, as well as mirrored-chrome detailing for glam; inside, shelves and drawers hold everything from kids’ toys and art supplies to electronics and remotes. Similar floor-to-ceiling cabinetry in the combo living room/home office (right) conceals a printer, office supplies and files. DESIGN, Jennifer Backstein Interiors. BUILDER, Carval Homes. MILLWORK (throughout), Rivermede Woodworking Ltd. ACCESSORIES, PENDANT LIGHTS, CHAIRS, CARPET, COFFEE TABLE, Elte. MARBLE SLABS, Ciot. SOFAS (family room), Montauk; (home office), Elte.com.
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