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This Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously Chic
December 4, 2020
In a world that’s often full of basic neutrals, Gabriella Nassief Borg isn’t afraid of a little colour in the home — especially if it makes you happy. “People sometimes worry they’ll get ‘sick’ of a colour because it feels too loud,” she says. “But, if you love bright yellow, I’d say try it out in accents. If it makes you happy, keep going and incorporate other colours, too.” The founder of House of Borg, Gabriella specializes in finding creative design solutions — as she showcases in her own bright-meets-beautiful, perfectly organized, plant-filled home in the west end of Toronto.
Bonus: check out the video of this super chic space.
Bonus: check out the video of this super chic space.
Home Tours
This Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously Chic
December 4, 2020
In a world that’s often full of basic neutrals, Gabriella Nassief Borg isn’t afraid of a little colour in the home — especially if it makes you happy. “People sometimes worry they’ll get ‘sick’ of a colour because it feels too loud,” she says. “But, if you love bright yellow, I’d say try it out in accents. If it makes you happy, keep going and incorporate other colours, too.” The founder of House of Borg, Gabriella specializes in finding creative design solutions — as she showcases in her own bright-meets-beautiful, perfectly organized, plant-filled home in the west end of Toronto.
Bonus: check out the video of this super chic space.
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Power-Clashing Perfection
1/26Power-Clashing Perfection
1/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
The <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/kitchens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen</a> is the hub of any home, and the perfect place to showcase some personality — as Gabriella does with this vibrant, cheerful kitchen that's artfully layered with pops of colour, texture, and vintage treasures. “Our kitchen is eccentric, and it’s my power-clashing haven,” she says. “When I found our bright yellow table through a vintage dealer (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shipyardvintage/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shipyard Vintage)</a> on Instagram, I gave myself full permission (with the consent of my partner) to go all out.”Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicPower-Clashing Perfection
PHOTO 1 of 26READ LESS -The <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/tags/kitchens/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen</a> is the hub of any home, and the perfect place to showcase some personality — as Gabriella does with this vibrant, cheerful kitchen that's artfully layered with pops of colour, texture, and vintage treasures. “Our kitchen is eccentric, and it’s my power-clashing haven,” she says. “When I found our bright yellow table through a vintage dealer (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/shipyardvintage/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Shipyard Vintage)</a> on Instagram, I gave myself full permission (with the consent of my partner) to go all out.”Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Kitchen Kitsch
2/26Kitchen Kitsch
2/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
The white kitchen came <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/favourite-kitchen-renovations-from-hgtv-shows-1932483/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">renovated</a>, which made it an open canvas for Gabriella to layer in signature vibrant and vintage touches. “While I’m very grateful for a new kitchen, I wanted to start incorporating less generic finishings,” she explains. Case in point? A charming framed antique sign for a throwback touch. “The vintage Honest Ed’s sign is actually from the original store. When they (very) sadly closed, I lined up to get one.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/vintage-flip/photos/vintage-touches-wed-love-in-any-kitchen-1894870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vintage Touches We’d Love in Any Kitchen</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicKitchen Kitsch
PHOTO 2 of 26READ LESS -The white kitchen came <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/favourite-kitchen-renovations-from-hgtv-shows-1932483/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">renovated</a>, which made it an open canvas for Gabriella to layer in signature vibrant and vintage touches. “While I’m very grateful for a new kitchen, I wanted to start incorporating less generic finishings,” she explains. Case in point? A charming framed antique sign for a throwback touch. “The vintage Honest Ed’s sign is actually from the original store. When they (very) sadly closed, I lined up to get one.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/vintage-flip/photos/vintage-touches-wed-love-in-any-kitchen-1894870/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Vintage Touches We’d Love in Any Kitchen</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Blue Mood
3/26Blue Mood
3/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
The bold zing of classic blue inside the open upper cabinets was an impulse-decision addition that brought colour-pop contrast and character to the kitchen’s clean aesthetic. ”I love <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/20-gorgeous-kitchens-that-will-inspire-you-to-embrace-open-shelving-1896891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open shelving</a>, and while trying to re-envision the space, it dawned on me that I could simply take off the cupboard doors and have what I was looking for,” Gabriella explains. “I added a deep accent colour to offset our dishware.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/backsplash-tile-cabinetry-top-kitchen-trends-2021-1942522/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backsplash, Tile, Cabinetry: The 15 Top Kitchen Trends for 2021</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicBlue Mood
PHOTO 3 of 26READ LESS -The bold zing of classic blue inside the open upper cabinets was an impulse-decision addition that brought colour-pop contrast and character to the kitchen’s clean aesthetic. ”I love <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/20-gorgeous-kitchens-that-will-inspire-you-to-embrace-open-shelving-1896891/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">open shelving</a>, and while trying to re-envision the space, it dawned on me that I could simply take off the cupboard doors and have what I was looking for,” Gabriella explains. “I added a deep accent colour to offset our dishware.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/backsplash-tile-cabinetry-top-kitchen-trends-2021-1942522/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Backsplash, Tile, Cabinetry: The 15 Top Kitchen Trends for 2021</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Pantry Goals
4/26Pantry Goals
4/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
For <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/simple-kitchen-organizing-ideas-1920348/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen organization</a>, Gabriella and her partner transformed unused space into an ultra-functional <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/kitchen-basics/photos/budget-friendly-pantry-staples/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pantry</a>. “We previously had built-in shelving in our kitchen, but it was taking up a lot of our already limited floor space, so we demolished that and purchased a simple kitchen shelving system from IKEA that is customizable,” Gabriella says. “The mudroom was perceived as dead space, but we repurposed it to be our new pantry. My strategy for the organization here was to limit the depth of the shelving to ensure that everything can be seen. We also use lots of reusable glass jars and label everything.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/dreamiest-walk-in-pantries-1937154/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Dreamiest Walk-In Pantries That Will Make You Want Your Own</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicPantry Goals
PHOTO 4 of 26READ LESS -For <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/simple-kitchen-organizing-ideas-1920348/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">kitchen organization</a>, Gabriella and her partner transformed unused space into an ultra-functional <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/kitchen-basics/photos/budget-friendly-pantry-staples/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">pantry</a>. “We previously had built-in shelving in our kitchen, but it was taking up a lot of our already limited floor space, so we demolished that and purchased a simple kitchen shelving system from IKEA that is customizable,” Gabriella says. “The mudroom was perceived as dead space, but we repurposed it to be our new pantry. My strategy for the organization here was to limit the depth of the shelving to ensure that everything can be seen. We also use lots of reusable glass jars and label everything.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/kitchens/photos/dreamiest-walk-in-pantries-1937154/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Dreamiest Walk-In Pantries That Will Make You Want Your Own</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Hang Time
5/26Hang Time
5/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
Hanging baskets further the theme of function-meets-fashion, for a playful touch that’s both useful storage and a nod to old-world style. “I took inspiration from the old salumerias that hang baskets and <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/panettone/7811/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">panettone</a>, around the holidays, on their ceilings,” Gabriella says. “It combines the functional with the romantic.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/our-favourite-storage-solutions-1943840/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Favourite Storage Solutions to Stash Your Stuff Around the House</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicHang Time
PHOTO 5 of 26READ LESS -Hanging baskets further the theme of function-meets-fashion, for a playful touch that’s both useful storage and a nod to old-world style. “I took inspiration from the old salumerias that hang baskets and <a href="https://www.foodnetwork.ca/recipe/panettone/7811/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">panettone</a>, around the holidays, on their ceilings,” Gabriella says. “It combines the functional with the romantic.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/cleaning-and-organization/photos/our-favourite-storage-solutions-1943840/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Our Favourite Storage Solutions to Stash Your Stuff Around the House</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Going With the Flow
6/26Going With the Flow
6/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
The home’s light-filled living room and dining spaces are fresh, airy and open by design. As Gabriella explains, “The goal for this space was to make it as open as possible and social in its set up.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/photos/open-concept-living-space-1901254/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Open-Concept Living Space Packs Style into Every Square Inch</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicGoing With the Flow
PHOTO 6 of 26READ LESS -The home’s light-filled living room and dining spaces are fresh, airy and open by design. As Gabriella explains, “The goal for this space was to make it as open as possible and social in its set up.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/shows/love-it-or-list-it-vancouver/photos/open-concept-living-space-1901254/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Open-Concept Living Space Packs Style into Every Square Inch</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Artful Arrangement
7/26Artful Arrangement
7/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
To balance the open feel of the space, Gabriella <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/tips-for-arranging-furniture-living-room-1934046/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">arranged the living room furniture</a> with intention. “I played with this space a lot — our couches were previously a couch,” she says. “I unhooked them one day and realized I technically had a chaise lounge and loveseat to play with. This changed the whole room, and I purposefully put the ‘loveseat’ with it’s back to the living room to create a partition.”Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicArtful Arrangement
PHOTO 7 of 26READ LESS -To balance the open feel of the space, Gabriella <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/tips-for-arranging-furniture-living-room-1934046/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">arranged the living room furniture</a> with intention. “I played with this space a lot — our couches were previously a couch,” she says. “I unhooked them one day and realized I technically had a chaise lounge and loveseat to play with. This changed the whole room, and I purposefully put the ‘loveseat’ with it’s back to the living room to create a partition.”Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Shelf Style
8/26Shelf Style
8/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
On the living room’s walls, ladder shelves from EQ3 create a stylish foundation to display curated collections of colourful old records and tomes. Gabriella was an Art History major, so her array of aesthetically pleasing art books become <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/living-room-wall-art-beyond-paintings-photos-1933906/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">works of art</a> in themselves. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/living-room-shelving-ideas-1919652/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">These Living Room Shelving Ideas Will Make Your Organizing Dreams Come True</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicShelf Style
PHOTO 8 of 26READ LESS -On the living room’s walls, ladder shelves from EQ3 create a stylish foundation to display curated collections of colourful old records and tomes. Gabriella was an Art History major, so her array of aesthetically pleasing art books become <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/living-room-wall-art-beyond-paintings-photos-1933906/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">works of art</a> in themselves. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/living-rooms/photos/living-room-shelving-ideas-1919652/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">These Living Room Shelving Ideas Will Make Your Organizing Dreams Come True</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Vibrant by Design
9/26Vibrant by Design
9/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
The living space serves as a showcase for Gabriella’s striking design aesthetic. “I describe myself as a multidisciplinary design lover,” she says. “I love modern forward pieces, I love old-world decadence, I drool over Danish design and if it’s plastic and brightly coloured I need to have it.”Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicVibrant by Design
PHOTO 9 of 26READ LESS -The living space serves as a showcase for Gabriella’s striking design aesthetic. “I describe myself as a multidisciplinary design lover,” she says. “I love modern forward pieces, I love old-world decadence, I drool over Danish design and if it’s plastic and brightly coloured I need to have it.”Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Perfect Paintings
10/26Perfect Paintings
10/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
With collections of <a href="https://www.slice.ca/thrift-store-mistakes-stay-away-from-these-secondhand-items/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">secondhand</a> treasures and colourful details populating the shelves in the living spaces, equally striking wall art — like these energetic, colour-rich paintings — creates pleasing symmetry against crisp white paint. “The colourful paintings are from <a href="http://www.readytexartgallery.com/website/home.asp?menuid=2&site=arts" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Readytex Art Gallery</a> in Paramaribo, Suriname where my mother is from,” Gabriella says. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/how-to-pick-art-for-every-room-1922988/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Pick Art for Every Room in Your Home</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicPerfect Paintings
PHOTO 10 of 26READ LESS -With collections of <a href="https://www.slice.ca/thrift-store-mistakes-stay-away-from-these-secondhand-items/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">secondhand</a> treasures and colourful details populating the shelves in the living spaces, equally striking wall art — like these energetic, colour-rich paintings — creates pleasing symmetry against crisp white paint. “The colourful paintings are from <a href="http://www.readytexartgallery.com/website/home.asp?menuid=2&site=arts" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Readytex Art Gallery</a> in Paramaribo, Suriname where my mother is from,” Gabriella says. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/how-to-pick-art-for-every-room-1922988/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">How to Pick Art for Every Room in Your Home</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Light Bright
11/26Light Bright
11/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/dining-rooms/photos/dining-room-lighting-trends-2020-1932768/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lighting</a> is another opportunity to add personality to a space, as the sunny yellow pendant light in the dining room shows. Here, again, Gabriella shows that decor doesn’t have to be new to be impactful. “The lamp is from one of my favourite vintage stores in the city, <a href="https://zigzagmidcentury.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zig Zag</a>.”Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicLight Bright
PHOTO 11 of 26READ LESS -<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/dining-rooms/photos/dining-room-lighting-trends-2020-1932768/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lighting</a> is another opportunity to add personality to a space, as the sunny yellow pendant light in the dining room shows. Here, again, Gabriella shows that decor doesn’t have to be new to be impactful. “The lamp is from one of my favourite vintage stores in the city, <a href="https://zigzagmidcentury.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zig Zag</a>.”Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Warm and Welcoming
12/26Warm and Welcoming
12/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
The <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/best-entryway-design-ideas-1920668/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">entryway</a> sets the tone for a home, so Gabriella styled the space to be fun, functional, and bright. “I wanted to break up the traditional entryway coat rack so I went with individual hooks. This allowed me to stagger the heights of jackets and hats. I think the result is a lot more playful,” she says. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/blog/homemade-pegboard-entryway-organizer-simple-1935450/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Homemade Pegboard Entryway Organizer That’s Surprisingly Simple to Create (You Can Do It!)</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicWarm and Welcoming
PHOTO 12 of 26READ LESS -The <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/best-entryway-design-ideas-1920668/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">entryway</a> sets the tone for a home, so Gabriella styled the space to be fun, functional, and bright. “I wanted to break up the traditional entryway coat rack so I went with individual hooks. This allowed me to stagger the heights of jackets and hats. I think the result is a lot more playful,” she says. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/diy/blog/homemade-pegboard-entryway-organizer-simple-1935450/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Homemade Pegboard Entryway Organizer That’s Surprisingly Simple to Create (You Can Do It!)</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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A Lucky Find
13/26A Lucky Find
13/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
“The wall hanging is an IKEA and <a href="https://www.eternitystew.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chiaozza</a> rug collaboration that was created for the 2019 Ikea Art Event,” Gabriella says of the vividly coloured entryway detail. “Each IKEA location has a limited number of rugs and participants are given an entry to a day-long raffel wherein ‘winning’ is the opportunity to purchase a rug. I was very lucky and my number, out of hundreds, was called third. I purchased the rug, and then my friend at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ssttuuff_gallery/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SSTTUUFF</a> custom mounted it for me.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/staircase-ideas-statement-1936133/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Staircase Ideas That Will Make a Statement in Your Home</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicA Lucky Find
PHOTO 13 of 26READ LESS -“The wall hanging is an IKEA and <a href="https://www.eternitystew.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Chiaozza</a> rug collaboration that was created for the 2019 Ikea Art Event,” Gabriella says of the vividly coloured entryway detail. “Each IKEA location has a limited number of rugs and participants are given an entry to a day-long raffel wherein ‘winning’ is the opportunity to purchase a rug. I was very lucky and my number, out of hundreds, was called third. I purchased the rug, and then my friend at <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ssttuuff_gallery/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SSTTUUFF</a> custom mounted it for me.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/staircase-ideas-statement-1936133/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Staircase Ideas That Will Make a Statement in Your Home</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Clear Vision
14/26Clear Vision
14/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
Looking towards the stairs, Gabriella created a space that’s an eclectic blend of modern and classic sensibilities. “I love the glass railing because it doesn’t hide the brick wall, but to offset it I found a great low MCM hutch at <a href="https://www.gufffurniture.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Guff</a> that I filled with china,” Gabriella says. “I’ve always loved china cabinets. They’re so traditional and bulky, so this is my slimmed-down version. The best of both worlds.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/renovate-space-under-your-stairs-1931402/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Genius Ways to Renovate the Space Under Your Stairs</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicClear Vision
PHOTO 14 of 26READ LESS -Looking towards the stairs, Gabriella created a space that’s an eclectic blend of modern and classic sensibilities. “I love the glass railing because it doesn’t hide the brick wall, but to offset it I found a great low MCM hutch at <a href="https://www.gufffurniture.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Guff</a> that I filled with china,” Gabriella says. “I’ve always loved china cabinets. They’re so traditional and bulky, so this is my slimmed-down version. The best of both worlds.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/renovate-space-under-your-stairs-1931402/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Genius Ways to Renovate the Space Under Your Stairs</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Powder Play
15/26Powder Play
15/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
The home’s powder room provided a design challenge because of its <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/small-bathroom-design-ideas-1923704/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">compact blueprint</a>, so Gabriella decided to embrace the size and make it a positive. “I wanted to go more maximalist in the powder room because it is a very small space — almost to double down on how small it was,” she explains. “The one thing it has going for it is height, so I thought it could be a nice opportunity for a crowded gallery wall. The art is a mix of artist prints and posters. The number 3 is an old number from a gas station sign that I found thrifting.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/foolproof-guide-hanging-pictures-1940485/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Picture Perfect: A Foolproof Guide to Hanging Your Pictures Perfectly, Every Time</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicPowder Play
PHOTO 15 of 26READ LESS -The home’s powder room provided a design challenge because of its <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bathrooms/photos/small-bathroom-design-ideas-1923704/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">compact blueprint</a>, so Gabriella decided to embrace the size and make it a positive. “I wanted to go more maximalist in the powder room because it is a very small space — almost to double down on how small it was,” she explains. “The one thing it has going for it is height, so I thought it could be a nice opportunity for a crowded gallery wall. The art is a mix of artist prints and posters. The number 3 is an old number from a gas station sign that I found thrifting.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/foolproof-guide-hanging-pictures-1940485/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Picture Perfect: A Foolproof Guide to Hanging Your Pictures Perfectly, Every Time</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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All the Right Notes
16/26All the Right Notes
16/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
At the top of the stairs, a gallery wall brings colour to the space, while offering a personalized ode to concerts and bands that Gabriella and her partner love. “A lot of our dates are centred around music (or were previously) and picking up a poster is something we like to do together,” she says. “I like the screen prints against the painted brick here, and I puzzled together our collection to creep both up and down the stairs.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/sarah-baeumler/photos/sarah-baeumlers-gallery-wall-tips-1929387/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Baeumler’s 7 Gallery Wall Tips That Will Make Yours Look Like You Hired a Pro</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicAll the Right Notes
PHOTO 16 of 26READ LESS -At the top of the stairs, a gallery wall brings colour to the space, while offering a personalized ode to concerts and bands that Gabriella and her partner love. “A lot of our dates are centred around music (or were previously) and picking up a poster is something we like to do together,” she says. “I like the screen prints against the painted brick here, and I puzzled together our collection to creep both up and down the stairs.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/sarah-baeumler/photos/sarah-baeumlers-gallery-wall-tips-1929387/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sarah Baeumler’s 7 Gallery Wall Tips That Will Make Yours Look Like You Hired a Pro</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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The Green Scene
17/26The Green Scene
17/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
If colour, texture and personality are the salt of Gabriella’s home, fresh green plants are certainly the pepper that spice up the space. “Plants, to me, are an integral part to any home — if you’re into plant parenthood,” Gabriella says. “ <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/the-best-bedroom-plants-to-help-you-get-a-better-sleep-1918667/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 20 Best Bedroom Plants to Help You Get a Better Sleep</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicThe Green Scene
PHOTO 17 of 26READ LESS -If colour, texture and personality are the salt of Gabriella’s home, fresh green plants are certainly the pepper that spice up the space. “Plants, to me, are an integral part to any home — if you’re into plant parenthood,” Gabriella says. “ <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/the-best-bedroom-plants-to-help-you-get-a-better-sleep-1918667/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The 20 Best Bedroom Plants to Help You Get a Better Sleep</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Organic Inspiration
18/26Organic Inspiration
18/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
“They are time consuming, but I think they help to ground all the bright colour that we have by matching the vibrance while remaining organic in texture,” she explains. “<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/the-best-plant-for-every-room-in-your-home-1906809/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plants</a> plus wood plus bright colour is definitely my happy place.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/home-design-trends-for-2021-1942419/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Predict the Biggest Home Design Trends for 2021 (Hello Zen Vibes and Home Offices!)</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicOrganic Inspiration
PHOTO 18 of 26READ LESS -“They are time consuming, but I think they help to ground all the bright colour that we have by matching the vibrance while remaining organic in texture,” she explains. “<a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/the-best-plant-for-every-room-in-your-home-1906809/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Plants</a> plus wood plus bright colour is definitely my happy place.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/home-design-trends-for-2021-1942419/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">We Predict the Biggest Home Design Trends for 2021 (Hello Zen Vibes and Home Offices!)</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Floor-to-Ceiling Comfort
19/26Floor-to-Ceiling Comfort
19/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
Designed to complement the character of the rest of the home while creating a comfortable place to relax, the bedroom is artful and cozy. “The goal of the bedroom was to be a toned-down version of the rest of the house,” Gabriella says. “I still wanted it to be reflective of our style, but less." The room also takes advantage of vertical space. “The open storage commands a little more discipline, but we also have high <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/stylish-ceiling-ideas-1904542/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ceilings</a> in our bedroom, so I wanted to draw the eye up and accentuate that,” she explains. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/8-super-easy-ways-to-add-character-to-your-bedroom-1901491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Super Easy Ways to Add Character (and Value) to Your Bedroom</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicFloor-to-Ceiling Comfort
PHOTO 19 of 26READ LESS -Designed to complement the character of the rest of the home while creating a comfortable place to relax, the bedroom is artful and cozy. “The goal of the bedroom was to be a toned-down version of the rest of the house,” Gabriella says. “I still wanted it to be reflective of our style, but less." The room also takes advantage of vertical space. “The open storage commands a little more discipline, but we also have high <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/stylish-ceiling-ideas-1904542/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ceilings</a> in our bedroom, so I wanted to draw the eye up and accentuate that,” she explains. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/8-super-easy-ways-to-add-character-to-your-bedroom-1901491/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">10 Super Easy Ways to Add Character (and Value) to Your Bedroom</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Float On
20/26Float On
20/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
White floating shelves flank the bed, blending statement-making style and sensible function. “The floating shelving was a solution to the black holes that side tables so easily become,” Gabriella explains. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/15-bedroom-decor-ideas-to-make-your-space-cozy-for-autumn-and-winter-1942550/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Bedroom Decor Ideas to Make Your Space Cozy for Autumn and Winter</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicFloat On
PHOTO 20 of 26READ LESS -White floating shelves flank the bed, blending statement-making style and sensible function. “The floating shelving was a solution to the black holes that side tables so easily become,” Gabriella explains. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/bedrooms/photos/15-bedroom-decor-ideas-to-make-your-space-cozy-for-autumn-and-winter-1942550/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 Bedroom Decor Ideas to Make Your Space Cozy for Autumn and Winter</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Window Seat
21/26Window Seat
21/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
Beside the bed, a large bay window lets in natural light and creates a cozy focal point in the room. “The spot in the bay window was something we were both immediately drawn to,” Gabriella notes. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/stylish-window-treatment-ideas-1937084/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18 Stylish Window Treatment Ideas for Every Room in Your House</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicWindow Seat
PHOTO 21 of 26READ LESS -Beside the bed, a large bay window lets in natural light and creates a cozy focal point in the room. “The spot in the bay window was something we were both immediately drawn to,” Gabriella notes. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/decorating/photos/stylish-window-treatment-ideas-1937084/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">18 Stylish Window Treatment Ideas for Every Room in Your House</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Layers of Pattern and Texture
22/26Layers of Pattern and Texture
22/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
To highlight the spot, Gabriella created a custom seating area that blends prints and materials for an eclectic look and feel. “We had a custom pillow made by <a href="http://potatoskinstoronto.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Potato Skins</a> for the bench, and got to pick out this colourful pattern from their curated selection,” Gabriella says. “We then added lots of throw pillows, the large ornate pouf from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/papermoontoronto/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Paper Moon</a>, and a lamp we got in Turkey to set the mood."Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicLayers of Pattern and Texture
PHOTO 22 of 26READ LESS -To highlight the spot, Gabriella created a custom seating area that blends prints and materials for an eclectic look and feel. “We had a custom pillow made by <a href="http://potatoskinstoronto.com/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Potato Skins</a> for the bench, and got to pick out this colourful pattern from their curated selection,” Gabriella says. “We then added lots of throw pillows, the large ornate pouf from <a href="https://www.instagram.com/papermoontoronto/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Paper Moon</a>, and a lamp we got in Turkey to set the mood."Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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The Purr-fect Place
23/26The Purr-fect Place
23/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
More than just a stylish look, the patterned window seat offers a cozy spot for relaxing (and for furry friends). “It’s really become our cats’ domain (they have good taste),” Gabriella says. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/baby-proofing-puppy-proofing-renos-home-safe-kids-pets-1941735/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Stylish Pet Accessories Your Home Needs This Year (Ditch the Cat Tree)</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicThe Purr-fect Place
PHOTO 23 of 26READ LESS -More than just a stylish look, the patterned window seat offers a cozy spot for relaxing (and for furry friends). “It’s really become our cats’ domain (they have good taste),” Gabriella says. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/renovations/photos/baby-proofing-puppy-proofing-renos-home-safe-kids-pets-1941735/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">12 Stylish Pet Accessories Your Home Needs This Year (Ditch the Cat Tree)</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Let There Be Light
24/26Let There Be Light
24/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
“Bedroom lighting, in my opinion, is ideally a space flooded with natural light,” Gabriella says. “Otherwise, I love moody lamp lighting, and then a brighter bedside light for reading in the evening.” Overhead, a woven pendant light (a Facebook Marketplace find that’s originally from IKEA) perfectly matches the room’s tone. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/insta-worthy-reno-boho-plants-1942568/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Insta-Worthy Reno Blends Bright Style With Boho Details — and Plenty of Plants</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicLet There Be Light
PHOTO 24 of 26READ LESS -“Bedroom lighting, in my opinion, is ideally a space flooded with natural light,” Gabriella says. “Otherwise, I love moody lamp lighting, and then a brighter bedside light for reading in the evening.” Overhead, a woven pendant light (a Facebook Marketplace find that’s originally from IKEA) perfectly matches the room’s tone. <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/insta-worthy-reno-boho-plants-1942568/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">This Insta-Worthy Reno Blends Bright Style With Boho Details — and Plenty of Plants</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Built-in Style
25/26Built-in Style
25/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
To create a spot to display and style her record player and speakers, Gabriella customized the bedroom’s built-in storage by removing a few levels of shelves. “Styling for me starts with finding your centrally focused item, usually the largest, and working around and out from there,” Gabriella says. “Creating a styled orbit that then comes together cohesively. It involves a lot of taking a step back and tetrising.”Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicBuilt-in Style
PHOTO 25 of 26READ LESS -To create a spot to display and style her record player and speakers, Gabriella customized the bedroom’s built-in storage by removing a few levels of shelves. “Styling for me starts with finding your centrally focused item, usually the largest, and working around and out from there,” Gabriella says. “Creating a styled orbit that then comes together cohesively. It involves a lot of taking a step back and tetrising.”Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
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Plant Life
26/26Plant Life
26/26Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
In the bathroom, Gabriella went for a clean look that’s a touch minimal — but still with plenty of plants to stay true to her style. “I love bright and white bathrooms,” she says. “They are the ultimate definition of dreamy to me, and — contrary to the powder room — I wanted things minimal here. I chose plants that were happy with indirect light and humidity. My hope is to add more plants here and emulate a rainforest feeling.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/house-plants-that-help-reduce-humidity-bathroom-1942997/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 House Plants That Help Reduce Humidity in the Bathroom</a>Home ToursThis Toronto Home Proves That Bright Colours and Vintage Decor Can Be Seriously ChicPlant Life
PHOTO 26 of 26READ LESS -In the bathroom, Gabriella went for a clean look that’s a touch minimal — but still with plenty of plants to stay true to her style. “I love bright and white bathrooms,” she says. “They are the ultimate definition of dreamy to me, and — contrary to the powder room — I wanted things minimal here. I chose plants that were happy with indirect light and humidity. My hope is to add more plants here and emulate a rainforest feeling.” <br><br> Related: <a href="https://www.hgtv.ca/green-living/photos/house-plants-that-help-reduce-humidity-bathroom-1942997/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">15 House Plants That Help Reduce Humidity in the Bathroom</a>Photo Credit: Lauren KolynSource: www.laurenkolynstudio.com
