Brighten Your Home With Colour

I know it's still winter, but here's a touch of spring colour to liven the spirit and get those creative juices flowing and the paintbrushes ready. Now is the perfect time to think about decorating not only the exterior of a home - but the interior as well.

 

 

 

 

 

The secret of a successful modern townhouse apartment is to provide plenty of storage. A custom built-in cabinet, stretching from the dining room to the living room, maximizes storage and enhance both the living and dining spaces. The recessed section on the living room side enlarges the space at seating level while creating end tables and a serving counter.

 

 

 

 

Vibrant colours are offset by clean neutral tones. Formal textures are layered over informal textures as with the iridescent silk pillows on the cotton velvet sofa. The curtains and comforter covers are all made from silks. The apartment is tied together with a white glass tile floor. The dining room chandelier is vintage, as are many of the Murano glass accessories.

 

 

 

 

In the living room, two side tables function as a coffee table. They can be used as occasional tables or moved out of the way for a crowded party. The furniture is placed to allow easy movement from the living room seating group to the kitchen bar and dining room table without stepping around large furniture. The circular zebra rug playfully defines the seating group and visually links to the dramatic dining room chairs.

 

 

janice anderssen - images: avram rusu interiors