DECORATING PROJECT

For designer Stefanie Seguin of TWIG+ TIMBER INTERIORS the feeling of creating space for homeowners that connects them with their space, in a way they hadn’t realized, is what her job is all about. “I love working with clients, trying to find out what they love even when they typically don’t know themselves,” states the design enthusiast. She graduated from the Interior Design program of Montreal’s Dawson College 17 years ago and has been helping her clients realize their dreams ever since.

BY MARY TAGGART PHOTOGRAPHY BY JORDAN BROWN

If You Dream It…

As with many people, a home office and bedroom retreat were high on the priority list for Stefanie’s client, a busy mom of five, however, the bedroom wasn’t for her; it was a sweet-sixteen gift for her daughter. After handing the project to Stefanie with a carte-blanche blessing, the mom was just as surprised as her daughter when the room was complete. Creating a space that felt warm and cozy was high on the priority list. Integrated Construction Solutions added a vertically installed shiplap wall treatment to create texture and intrigue. The soft sage green and blush colour scheme allowed for a more vibrant rug and lent itself to light wood tones and creamy macrame accessories to play up a boho vibe. To ensure that the daughter would be able to maintain the look day-to-day the bedding was kept fairly simple with a linen duvet, waffle knit throw and a few embroidered pillows for interest. The overall affect is a stylish yet restful retreat that was pleasing to both mom and daughter.

The office took on a little more drama with a more daring approach to pattern and colour. Stefanie has worked on several projects in her client’s home that blend farmhouse style with coastal influences. This look dictated the feeling for the office, which is now situated at the front of the home, to set the tone for what’s to come throughout. As a teacher, the client specified a need for proper storage space as well as a working counter and place to hold larger items. She also asked that there be room for photo display. Stephanie didn’t disappoint and was able to grant all the wishes. “We added bookcase shelving on one side of the built-in, to display cherished family photos, and then balanced it visually with a deeper closedin upper [cabinet] on the opposite side. This gave her a spot to store larger items and keep clutter at bay.” When a project turns out as well as this one it’s hard to know who is more pleased, the designer or the client. In this case both feel a deep sense of satisfaction.

TOP THE BOHO VIBE IS RIGHT ON TREND AND OFFERS A SERENE LOOK RIGHT THE OFFICE COMBINES BOTH CLOSED STORAGE AND OPEN SHELVING TO MEET THE CLIENTS REQUEST TO KEEP WORK OUT OF SIGHT WHILE FAMILY PHOTOS ARE FRONT AND CENTRE