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My Houzz: Calm, Cool and collected in a Canadian apartment

My Houzz: Calm, Cool and collected in a Canadian apartment - Taylor Russell saw many interiors. After having lived in hotels for six years - his work at an advertising agency has had its movement every four months in places like Kuwait, Pakistan, Spain and Barbados - she knew hundreds of different spaces of life. More than enough to realize that the style was good for her.

I am especially drawn to bright, airy spaces that were open and welcoming, with beautiful and interesting pieces - places where you could curl comfortably on the couch one night and host a cocktail next, "says Russell.

Worn out from his busy schedule, Russell quit his job from a pay phone at Heathrow Airport in 07 during a trip a project in Kuwait to Jamaica. She bought a return ticket home to Toronto and decided on the flight to buy a house. Four days later, she bought an apartment on a map in the King West area of Toronto.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Taylor Russell, entrepreneur, and his Australian mini-shepherd Hayete
Location Toronto, Canada
Size 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms

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crash globetrotting racing Russell interior design was not the only thing on his side. His parents strongly influenced his new home decoration, too.

Their paintings and sculptures are featured throughout the space, and when the mother of Russell retired as interior designer and owner of BB Bargoon of a well known design store Toronto, Russell (shown here) has inherited many beautiful pieces of his mother that Russell had grown up with. "Our houses were always beautifully decorated, yet comfortable and welcoming, Russell said. "My parents did not want to live in a museum, but wanted to create spaces for us to enjoy with family and entertain friends. The house was always full of wonderful pieces worldwide, each with its own history. "

Russell and Hayete relaxing on the couch, who had his shop mother. A haven for dog owners, the area has six parks nearby and easy access to the waterfront, the duo takes full advantage of

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Houzz Tour: Meet Antiques Modern Flair in this conversion Stable Dorset

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Houzz Tour: Meet Antiques Modern Flair in this conversion Stable Dorset - A thirst for natural light and more space for its collection of thriving antiques attracted Henriette von Stockhausen to VSP Interiors this former Stable block. "It was built around 1730 and was converted there a while, but it was not lived for a few years when we bought it, said Henriette. "He was in very poor condition, but the main thing for me was space :. Huge windows, light and high ceilings - is what I fell in love with

previous home Henriette - but a nice little house , also built in the 1700s - was packed with his collection of antiques, leaving little room for her or her family to grow. Renovation work on the reduction of workforce stable conversion took about 12 weeks and involved the installation of new heating and plumbing, as well as the redesign of the interior.

I wanted to respect the character of the house, but it was important for me to have a modern canvas for all my pieces, "said Henrietta. "The house feels really finished underway and I love it, but because I am a designer, I'm always thinking about what I can do. He never finished!

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Henriette von Stockhausen, her husband, three children and two dogs
Location Dorset
designer VSP Interiors
Size 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

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Henriette was attracted to the property ladder and the fact that almost all the rooms have large windows. The lobby, however, is an exception. "There is very little natural light in this part of the house and is quite compact, she said. She has always opted for a bold color, however. "I think small, dark spaces actually need stronger colors and definition. It is a complete misconception should be painted white, "she said. "The bold color here gives this space a real purpose. Everyone loves when they come in the house. "The mural is Little Greene. The bench is a former home of the grandmother Henriette in Vienna she had reupholstered in fabric Ralph Lauren

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the spacious living room is a feast for the eyes. It is filled with a mixture of old and new discoveries that shows the love of Henriette styles mix and eras. "It is a busy room, but it is very big, so it takes a bit of interest around the world, she said. "When I walk into a room, I would have things to watch, and this space always makes me smile." Wallpaper by Zoffany Greenery is a particular favorite. "I have recommended it to some of my clients, but it was too much for them, so I had to use myself, she said. Henriette comes slouchy sofas from Ikea, and hung light industrial style, Rockett St George, low enough to create a soft light pool in the evening. The French chairs are very special -. they first major antiquities Henriette buy when she was a student and stayed with her since

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at the other end of the living room is the drawing room. Henriette wanted to create a warm atmosphere - somewhere she could pull up a chair and read by the fire. Busts and other objects on the tables are part of a vast collection of antiquities Henriette. The home, although it seems original, is actually a French antique regenerated Wharton find antiques in Somerset.

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The dining eating houses more valuable Henriette antiques. She customized the luster of her grandmother with new silk shades that direct light downward, rather than upward. The plates on the wall to celebrate her favorite color - green. "The collection started with pieces of majolica from Spain, but it is cultivated over time. There are some Moroccan plates, German and Italian now - anything works as long it is green, "said Henrietta. Wallpaper is Marlowe Floral Sterling by Ralph Lauren, who is Henriette customization gradually by coloring in birds with green pencil. "I do it every time I'm a bit of time - I'm certainly not finished yet, she said. The painting is an ancient find that Henriette teamed with chairs of the Belgian company Massant.

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fat gray walls feature strongly throughout the house, providing definition and an effective backdrop for the family art collection. "I love strong colors, said Henriette. "Parts of the house are usually very large and I wanted the walls to stand out. White just would not work "The paint color of slate, Little Greene adds drama to this part of the kitchen, making the painting. - A gift to her husband by Devon artist Rory Nugent. - Exit Plan

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"I wanted mix antiques and modern furniture to achieve a look a little more power, "said Henriette. the kitchen showcases his eclectic style to a T, with the French tapestries and antique armchairs coexisting happily with hanging lamps industrial style of the houses world. due to large-scale cooking, Henriette had the table and benches depending on the space, creating a lovely relaxed dining room where the whole family can gather. "We spend a lot of time with the children here, so chandeliers does not seem right. I wanted him to feel more relevant and a little younger, "she says.

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on the other side of the kitchen, an oversized clock Maisons du Monde looks stunning against the gray walls. The other wall has a collection of antique baskets African winnowing, by Henriette gathered on his travels over the years. The ornamental chair came from the house of her parents in the Alps.

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"I not want to see all the machines in the kitchen, said Henrietta, "so apart from open shelving, everything else is hidden behind closet doors. the spacious kitchen is the heart of the house and the island was made very large so the whole family can gather and socialize in this space. The pendant light trio is the Italian company Catellani & Smith and Henriette bought the bar stools Rockett St George, his go-to shop for purchases of industrial style.

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Henriette needed the flooring in the kitchen to be wear resistant, as it supports a lot of traffic. "Polished concrete creates a seamless look, said Henriette. "It is a versatile material, and it seems very tactile and soft, with a lot of movement in it. I love it.

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The corridor leading to the children's rooms were given a fun makeover, style circus. "Before, it felt too serious and adult, so I hand painted bands with tape, said Henriette. "The bands are of the same size as the roll I used. It was so easy, and the kids think it's great. "

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Henriette opted for a calmer tone in the master bedroom. 'I love the color - and there are still many things here - but I need this room to be a quiet space, "she said. Henriette inherited the chest at the end of the bed of his grandmother in Vienna. It comes from the mirrors in the room Jonathan Sainsbury.

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While the bedroom is pared back as the rest of the house, there is still a lot of personality here. Henriette shunned traditional bedside tables for chest drawing of an old architect, and engravings on the walls are details of equestrian equipment. "I rode horses all my life, so I collect anything to do with them," said Henrietta. "There are 25 of these images, all representing different pieces of riding equipment.

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Henriette wanted to create a warm atmosphere in the main bathroom, reached by decorating it with furniture and antique paintings oil. "I like the bathrooms to look like the rooms, not just a utility space, she said. "We spend a lot of time in the bathroom, so I wanted to feel comfortable."

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the dragonfly picture in the room of the son of Henriette with Ikea find. "I have a lot of botanical prints, but they tend to be a bit graphic. This one is a little more cheerful and my son loves insects, "she said. The antique bed is dressed with Ralph Lauren bed linens

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My Houzz: A house full of character and finds

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My Houzz: A house full of character and finds - The Ohio house that Jennifer Harrison-Ciacchi and her husband, Raymond Ciacchi built has seen many changes over the years Vintage, but through all the transformations and raising five children here, Jennifer stayed with his mantra to keep things fresh while maintaining the coastal home feel she and her husband love. With the now adult children, it considers that the last renovation to be his favorite so far.

Houzz at a Glance
Who lives here Ciacchi Raymond, Jr. and Jennifer Harrison-Ciacchi raised five children here; Now, they share the home with their 4 dogs, Maggie, Ernesto, Mila and Rigby
Location Ohio, USA
Size 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms

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The key aesthetic lies of Jennifer in her childhood, when his mother and aunts take it on weekly trips to antique and garage sale shopping. "My mother was always the one to give me the means to antiquing, garage sales, thrifting and garbage picking, she said. "I think you put in your home is that you have to love, and this way he created his own style. I collect for so long that many of my treasures came together because I love them. "The result is a space filled with new discoveries and old treasures that is simple, fun and bright.

The house is a few houses away from the shore of Lake Erie, so that the couple conceived their family home with a coastal style in mind.

"We have a love for the houses on the east coast and Maine chalets, said Jennifer. "I love the plantations of the South and Georgia. We needed to find a happy medium to integrate the look and feel of both

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The newly redecorated living room is new look for the home. Although it is not first update of the room, this time Jennifer approached with a different perspective. "Now that [the kids] are moved out and it's just me and my husband, I finally had the opportunity to have fun with the house, she said. "I always redecorated every two years, but this time was my favorite. I can finally get rid of clutter and things and find fun chic pieces that I know will not get a ball thrown through them. "

mural, Alabaster Time series, Sherwin-William. Sofas, Arhaus Furniture.

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in one corner, a wall Ikea cabinet topped with a single plywood sheet provides storage and display space. The centerpiece is the wall clock brass (a big car-boot sale find). The framed paintings that Jennifer has carefully layered under the display found on Instagram

Paints, collective NG Studio.

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pillows and throws combine graphics and textures imposed to offset the sleek white sofas.

"the price of things are a big part to play for me, says the owner. "If the price is wrong, I let him." She often scours retailers such as Anthropologie and West Elm to sell the items, even if it does not seek anything in particular. "If I see something, and it's cool and I've never seen one, I buy it, she said. "I'll store things in closets and down into the basement. Raymond always said the basement is like an antique shop! I also made fun of my friends about my favorite pillow. I cupboards and shelves pillow I use for those just in case moments ".

striped cushion, Anthropology.

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the living room, a dining area and informal kitchen all open to each other, perfect for the love of entertainment couple. The dining room has also received a review of recent style. "I changed it all; the walls used to be gray, and furniture used to be white. I had old cabinets chippy paint and all kinds of French decoration, "says Jennifer.

She left the room change as she found pieces that fit well, including brass shelves, a "picking" find retrieved from the side of the road. She describes her approach as moving furniture to see what works and removing and then adding before., Flexible textural elements such as curtains add a sense of comfort. "I feel that I have created chic, fun, eclectic space that anyone of any age can enjoy and feel comfortable, said Jennifer.

curtain rods and suspension lamp, West Elm. Chairs, thought Russell Woodard, Etsy.

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a console table flanked on both sides by vintage lucite curtains defines the space between the informal dining room and kitchen. Jennifer bought the curtains there 17 years without knowing where they were going, and they stayed in the same bag, she brought them home until the last update. She had tried to sell them several times, but now they are in place, "anyone who sees them wants to know where they came from, she said.

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a configuration massive range with a large hood, warming lights and shelves is the main feature in the kitchen. The couple found at an estate sale when they were trying to build their house and bought for a song. Years later, they were shocked when they had evaluated. "This is by far one of the best scores I've ever met!" Jennifer says.

There are changes ahead for kitchen counters and cabinets, it feels more work with the new color scheme in the rest of the space. "He is only 14 years, but the time has changed, and his time is up, she said.

Hob, Viking. Refrigerator, Sub-Zero and Wolf. Cabinets, Ikea.

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instead of maintaining a strong internal wall above the kitchen sink, the couple opened the space for the TV room on the other side of the wall. It acts as an interior window, using the light of this piece of lined window.

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the modest size TV room makes the cosiest area of the house. Because of this, it is the favorite winter spot the couple. "It is so comfortable to just move in, Jennifer said. "You sit down, and suddenly fall asleep."

The sofa Milo Baughman is currently his favorite song. He is a recent birthday present from her husband. She found the padded leather sofa on Etsy and drove 10 hours through Pennsylvania to pick it up.

Martini side table brass, West Elm.

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a small hanging garden creates an interesting focal point on the wall divides the living room and dining room; it is one of the few separate rooms on the main floor. The painted staircase runner, added when the carpet was removed, the links in the look of the room.

striped jet, Ikea. Cushions, Anthropologie and Target.

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the formal dining room has its own design style, but is equally carefully thought the rest of the main floor. The couple found the dining table in a former flower shop. Originally a working table with very large legs, he was cut. The chairs were creative touch and Jennifer. Bought at a garage sale for under £ 1 each, they are causing a glacier. Once she's home she reupholstered them with a cowhide rug.

mural, Modern Grey by Sherwin-Williams.

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two pendants of old beads, selling more car-boot is, hanging over the dining room table. Jennifer did not know how special they were until she unwrapped them and put them together.

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The buffet the perfect display space for its extensive collection of vintage china many different eras. Here is a set of dishes mingles with antique glassware in a nice display and suitable room.

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The floor Name guest bathroom that includes a shower, is one of the newly renovated spaces. The room successfully integrates elements of different styles found throughout the house, from the farm to the contemporary.

The sink unit is a firm Arhaus Furniture that was used for staging in a store. The couple bought the marble worktop and installed themselves. Jennifer was then lighting made by a husband and wife team that she found on Instagram. She likes to use social media to find amazing things and also to support small businesses.

Lighting, Triple 7 recycled. Sink, faucets, Kohler.

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walls are white tiles accented with rustic floor. Because wood floors are not the best choice for a bathroom, the couple installed ceramic tile that mimics the look of reclaimed wood. Flocks of flamingos adorn the wallpaper on the upper half of the walls, a cheerful and unexpected surprise.

Sol Natural Ash wood by Lowe Select Styles. Wallpaper, Blue Flamingo by Anthropologie.

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the light and airy master bedroom with its generous dimensions Palladian window was designed to be a retreat. With five children, the couple recognized the need for their own floor and on the third story for themselves. "It is certainly so high that it makes it easy to get out," says Jennifer.

The headboard is yet another piece recovered to set a new use. The old barn door was purchased from a friend that moved her store location. Coupled with white walls and bed linen, rich, warm wood grounds space.

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Jennifer papered the chair that is in the corner of the room and matched with suitcases stacked like a footstool, a reading lamp and a small table. Now is a great place to enjoy with the windows open and a good book in hand.

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rather than store items in a wardrobe, Jennifer integrates its collection in the decor. Handbags and other accessories are hung on hooks, easily accessible and stylish additions.

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Jennifer of a of-a-kind vanity features a vintage jewelry treasure and highlights its use of creative storage solutions. What was once a tool box is now on the wall to house various necklaces. Even with such strong roots, the display has a decidedly feminine appeal.

"My girlfriend had met those old toolboxes at an estate sale. The person who owned the painting tools that hung on each hook, so it's a great story, "she said.

Toolbox containers Stash style.

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decorating style free spirit extends to the panoramic balcony. Inspired by the colors of the garden, it re-painted or covered various items in pastel colors to create a comfortable place to relax. "Because it is outside, I will not spend much money on this. I find cheap junk in the trash or yard sales with colors and cute patterns and make it happen, "says Jennifer.

I can not forget, dogs love the porch and all the carpet, 'she added. "It gives them a comfort out of the sun and a good lazy life to live. I would not change that for the world. "

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the pool house is a mix of recovery and pieces materials; Jennifer believes that nearly 0 percent of the materials were free. Its size and shape were dictated by the wall sections that Jennifer found in a dumpster. A friend who was deconstructed its platform provided the wood for free, while a neighbor helped the Dutch door of his own renovated hangar. roof and mirror style shingle siding of the house of the pool to the main house through a material left over from the construction years of origin before.

Jennifer and her husband, who own Sharkey & Sons Construction did the work themselves. "We poured the concrete floor and put the walls up. It is still a work in progress with the things I have to do it, "she said.

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window boxes overflowing with succulent plants lend a splash of color to the outside of the house to the pool. Jennifer chose a variety of hardy succulent plants for their hardiness and visual interest. "They have the texture and color that works perfectly in this area, she describes, 'and they do not require much maintenance. The boxes are removed, wrapped in burlap and taken indoors in winter.

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The couple also poured the concrete work plan for the bar inside themselves. The panels on the front of the bar came from a large counter cupcake at the now closed antiques shop of a friend. Jennifer found the old stool, a perfect match for the interior look, at the Columbus Country Living Fair.
"They came from an old amusement park; I'm not sure, but I kept everything of origin for, "she said.

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Together for a meeting in the afternoon, the picnic table is not stylish. Jennifer effortlessly combines the treasures of his adventures "of Junking ' Eva Zeisel vintage with China to create an atmosphere worthy of a perfect summer day.

the table 12 feet was made by hand barn jacket. Jennifer chose the chairs and a jump only later realized that each had a name. "because on the back of each is a name ... which makes it fun for the holidays, because everyone gets a new name to dinner!" she said. woven candlesticks are ready head to add some light to the evening meal.

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Maggie and Jennifer Rigby vying for attention.

'I love my home, "she said. 'I love the stories of things in my house just tell by looking. "

My Houzz is a series in which we visit and photograph, personality filled houses and creative people who inhabit them. If you want your home to be featured, please send information and photos to ukeditor@houzz.com.

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