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A new year brings new trends, and this issue of Style at Home is chock full of them. But few of us can afford to redecorate yearly. The secret to attainable fashion-forward design is judiciousness, as exemplified in the sleek yet welcoming family room on our cover (for more of this home, see “Practice Makes Perfect,” page 58). Designer Shirley Meisels is a master at turning trendy pieces into instant classics. Here’s how she did it and how you can, too – on a dime!
Trend 1: Boxy seating Paired with textural elements, such as an ikat footstool, the armchair adds clean lines without imposing harshness. Trend 2: Vintage-look rug As the only truly traditional item in the entire space, this intricately patterned, brightly coloured floor covering feels fresh. Trend 3: Woven pouffe A simple cylindrical shape keeps this rugged natural fibre pouffe in step with its streamlined surroundings. Trend 4: Graphic toss cushion Complemented by a few solid cushions in youthful hues like pale blue and pink, a bold black and white pattern has staying power. Trend 5: Nature photography Depicting a familiar scene from the homeowners’ travels, the artwork promises to delight for years to come.
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1 Polyester blend Carine ARMCHAIR in Dark Grey, $399, Structube, structube.com; 2 Mistana polyester Chayne RUG in Blush, 5' x 8', $320, Wayfair.ca; 3 polyester blend Vigo TOSS CUSHION with microfibre insert, 20", $69, Tonic Living, tonicliving.com; 4 polyfilled braided jute POUFFE, $129, CB2, cb2.ca; 5 Edelvik Tatra Mountains, Poland PRINT, 20" x 16", $8, IKEA, ikea.ca.
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STYLEATHOME.COM JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2018
PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY, MAX ABADIAN; MAKEUP, STEPHEN SARDELLA, REGIONAL TRAINER SHISEIDO CANADA
Erin McLaughlin erin@styleathome.com
