Answer me this: what is better than a Friday?
How ‘bout a Friday Feature Reader Design!
Today’s #stylemuttspaces feature is Janet from Style to Move Blog and she is one savvy sophisticated homemaker. Based just north of Toronto, Janet has managed to pull off a restoration hardware look without restoration hardware prices. I mean just look at the perfect shades of flint gray, organic accents, and monochromatic genius!
From Janet:
I moved into this new home about five years ago with my husband and two kids (now teenagers). This was a bit of a shock to us because we had only lived in century homes full of character and charm. The real challenge has been how to give it some character and put our mark on it.
This is our family room which is off the kitchen so it gets lots of use. We had a lot of stress prior to moving here, so it was important that this home was calm. Therefore, we wanted a calm color scheme and no clutter. The book shelves (previously in our office) and the coffee table (previously a table) were painted a soft grey. I also turned the books paper side out to fit the color scheme and to add to the calm in the room.
I always like to mix ferns and woven baskets in my spaces because they add a relaxed sophistication. I'm also eclectic, so I like all styles.
You’ve certainly found your kinfolk here Janet – eclectic is just a synonym for StyleMutt ;)
The side bar was actually an island in my previous house. Here, I added some baskets underneath and painted it an almost black, giving it a farmhouse feel. Nothing in this room was overly expensive. Most things came from either a big box store, HomeSense or Ikea. Even the rug is two small inexpensive rugs put together.
So smart painting it a "almost black." Painting pieces a matte black or a charcoal gray softens the harshness the a black piece can give to a room, making it feel more rustic while still providing a rich tone. I told ya she was a savvy lady...
Thank you Janet for sharing such a smartly put-together living room with us on StyleMutt Home. You can follow Janet @styletomoveblog on Instagram for more of her savvy finds!
