KICK OFF YOUR SHOES

We all need a relaxing clutter-free space to welcome us home after a long day, so we asked our home & style director, Ann Marie Favot, to tell us what she loves about these inspiring, chic and functional entryways that will greet you (and your guests) with style.

TEXT MARIANNE DAVIDSON

ELEGANT TRADITIONAL

“I love the hits of black and gold in this traditional entryway – so sophisticated! The chest of drawers is great for storage, and the stool is functional yet small enough to be picked up and moved around easily.”

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mixed modern

MIXED MODERN

“This is the ultimate design for a narrow entryway. The oversized mirror reflects light and the Lucite table gives the illusion of more space. Both items pair perfectly with the bold pattern of the wallpaper and seat upholstery.”

▲ Hemnes full-length MIRROR in Black-Brown with lacquered pine frame, $90, IKEA, ikea.ca.

▲ Acrylic Peekaboo CONSOLE, 38", $549, CB2, cb2.ca.

COLLECTED COASTAL

“This design really speaks to me. I love the curated feel of this area and the mix of form and function. For example, the storage baskets have lids to conceal everyday items, leaving space on the console to display art and objets.”

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collected coastal

▲ Rattan Gabbig STORAGE BOX, $99, IKEA, ikea.ca.

▲ Particleboard Micke DESK in

White, $119, IKEA, ikea.ca.

DESIGN, SAMANTHA PYNN, TAMARA ROBBINS GRIFFITH PHOTOGRAPHY, VIRGINIA MACDONALD; ROOM get look the

sophisticated cottage

SOPHISTICATED COTTAGE

“This entryway has ample storage, which makes it amazingly practical, and yet the space is so serene and soothing – perfect for coming home to! The patterned runner adds just enough interest to the subtle palette.”

▲ Emissary stone free-standing UMBRELLA STAND, $265, Wayfair.ca, wayfair.ca.

▲ Cotton-blend woven Terra Dove RUG, 3' x 8', $285, Annie Selke’s Dash & Albert, annieselke.com.

REFINED NATURAL

“This entryway area features the best of both worlds: a functional cubby space with lots of storage and an elegant desk for reading and filing mail. And they’re beautiful to boot. What more could you ask for?”

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refined natural

▲ Wooden Charlotte Secretary DESK in White, $610, Wayfair.ca, wayfair.ca.

▲ Canvas Handwoven water hyacinth Brynn rectangular STORAGE BASKET, $13, Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca.

“If you don’t have space to stow your fancy luggage, why not put it on display and use it as extra storage? This space feels perfectly decorated with its mix of shapes and textures. I love the juxtaposition of textures in the mirror, lamps, table and luggage in this chic design.”

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layered eclectic

▲ Suzanne Kasler Stella MIRROR, $4,374, Cocoon Furnishings, cocoonfurnishings.ca.

▲ Bisten 60 SUITCASE in Monogram Canvas, $6,650 US, Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com.

SEPTEMBER 2017

PHOTOGRAPHY, STACEY BRANDFORD QUIET MOMENTS

Whether your space is decorated with bursts of bold colour, not-so-basic black and white or the soft shades of nature, it’s the signs of a life well-lived – personal artwork, family heirlooms, favourite mementoes, travel souvenirs – that lend meaning and resonance to your rooms and make your house a home.