The Big Reveal!

I am so very proud of this project.   Its a cottage on Keats Island.   Designing a cottage on a island presents some logistical difficulties and delays, but I am here to say, "It is done... almost!"  The room below is very close...  just missing 1 lamp behind the chair.  I was tied into using navys and a warm colour scheme because of the pieces that had to stay.  But I was so pleased to find the stores beginning to over flow with red and navy accessories - it was good timing.  I got much inspiration from Pottery Barn's spring/summer catalogues.  I knew I was on the right track.  The new sofa, love and chair and a half were from Stylus.  We had an antique bookshelf and side table sprayed, a bench that will serve as a toy box re-stained and the ottoman reupholstered in a remnant fabric from the local fabric store.  The pillows are a collection of pre-existing, IKEA, Restoration Hardware and custom made.  The girls got what they wished for in the new kitchen (check back for that reveal), so the boys got their ridiculously large tv and sound system for their sports.  I guess it is their holiday too!  The TV stand was from Homesense.  I searched high and low for the perfect area rug and ended up with one from Costco!  It is the softest rug I have ever felt, and a great price too!  The old "odd" windows were replaced with more contemporary square ones along the top of the wall.  They offer light on that side of the room without compromising the privacy.  The carpet was replaced with very realistic wood looking vinyl plank flooring that will not be damaged by sun, salt or sand!  I hope you like it!



 

BEFORE

A few of my favorite elements:  fun pillows, a red lantern and a great collection of sea glass.