"Glamorous" and "sophisticated" aren't typically the first words that spring to mind when we think of a family home — particularly when that family includes two young boys — but they aptly describe the ultra-chic abode of designer Ines Mazzotta, who transformed a 140-year-old one-storey house into a timelessly elegant sanctuary for the whole family.
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This Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You Swoon
April 5, 2018
"Glamorous" and "sophisticated" aren't typically the first words that spring to mind when we think of a family home — particularly when that family includes two young boys — but they aptly describe the ultra-chic abode of designer Ines Mazzotta, who transformed a 140-year-old one-storey house into a timelessly elegant sanctuary for the whole family.
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Heritage Home
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It should come as no surprise that the Guelph, ON, home of interior designer Ines Mazzotta is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. After all, she and her husband Peter, a contractor and craftsman, are the dream team behind <a href="http://kellyhopterinteriors.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Kelly Hopter Interiors</a>; they create beautiful spaces for a living. When they relocated from Toronto in 2014 with their two young sons, the duo wasted no time putting their own elegant spin on the 19th-century house, located in Guelph's historic Exhibition Park neighbourhood. The result? A serene, family-friendly home that wouldn't look out of place in Paris's chicest <em>arrondissements</em>.Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonHeritage Home
PHOTO 1 of 13READ LESS -It should come as no surprise that the Guelph, ON, home of interior designer Ines Mazzotta is jaw-droppingly gorgeous. After all, she and her husband Peter, a contractor and craftsman, are the dream team behind <a href="http://kellyhopterinteriors.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Kelly Hopter Interiors</a>; they create beautiful spaces for a living. When they relocated from Toronto in 2014 with their two young sons, the duo wasted no time putting their own elegant spin on the 19th-century house, located in Guelph's historic Exhibition Park neighbourhood. The result? A serene, family-friendly home that wouldn't look out of place in Paris's chicest <em>arrondissements</em>.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Living Room Love
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Ines and Peter were drawn to the home's century character, which included high ceilings, original floors and large windows. And while the house lacked proper flow between the kitchen, dining room and living room — an issue they addressed right away — Ines loved the square-shaped layout of the living room. "It allowed us to create a wonderfully intimate seating area around the fireplace that works really well both just for us on a daily basis and also when we entertain," she says. "Even though we have a family room, this is where we actually spend the most time."Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonLiving Room Love
PHOTO 2 of 13READ LESS -Ines and Peter were drawn to the home's century character, which included high ceilings, original floors and large windows. And while the house lacked proper flow between the kitchen, dining room and living room — an issue they addressed right away — Ines loved the square-shaped layout of the living room. "It allowed us to create a wonderfully intimate seating area around the fireplace that works really well both just for us on a daily basis and also when we entertain," she says. "Even though we have a family room, this is where we actually spend the most time."Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Neutral Territory
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"I love creating truly warm, comfortable interiors with a little bit of drama," says Ines, who relies on layers of texture, striking works of art, cozy furniture and just the slightest hint of colour. "While I am not afraid to use colour in client projects, the palette of our own home is very neutral; I work with colour all day long and need to come home to a more restful space."Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonNeutral Territory
PHOTO 3 of 13READ LESS -"I love creating truly warm, comfortable interiors with a little bit of drama," says Ines, who relies on layers of texture, striking works of art, cozy furniture and just the slightest hint of colour. "While I am not afraid to use colour in client projects, the palette of our own home is very neutral; I work with colour all day long and need to come home to a more restful space."Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Artistic Sensibility
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"I'm a big lover of art and a firm believer that great artwork is a key element that brings a space to life," says Ines, whose home is filled with a myriad of eye-catching, gallery-worthy pieces. "While I love original artwork of course, I also have lots of prints and vintage finds. All that matters is that a piece speaks to me," she says. To see another home full of prints and vintage finds, check out <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/kijiji-finds-unconventional-art-elevated-toronto-rental-to-the-next-level-1911883/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this one-of-a-kind T.O. rental</a>.Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonArtistic Sensibility
PHOTO 4 of 13READ LESS -"I'm a big lover of art and a firm believer that great artwork is a key element that brings a space to life," says Ines, whose home is filled with a myriad of eye-catching, gallery-worthy pieces. "While I love original artwork of course, I also have lots of prints and vintage finds. All that matters is that a piece speaks to me," she says. To see another home full of prints and vintage finds, check out <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/kijiji-finds-unconventional-art-elevated-toronto-rental-to-the-next-level-1911883/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this one-of-a-kind T.O. rental</a>.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Mix Masters
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In the Mazzottas' entryway, a capiz-shell pendant from <a href="https://www.cb2.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">CB2</a> mingles with a flea-market chair and a vintage portrait in an ornate gilded frame.<br><br> To see another home filled with kitschy collectibles salvaged from flea markets, check out <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/toronto-loft-100-year-old-ex-factory-designer-style-1909756/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this designer Toronto loft</a>.Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonMix Masters
PHOTO 5 of 13READ LESS -In the Mazzottas' entryway, a capiz-shell pendant from <a href="https://www.cb2.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">CB2</a> mingles with a flea-market chair and a vintage portrait in an ornate gilded frame.<br><br> To see another home filled with kitschy collectibles salvaged from flea markets, check out <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/toronto-loft-100-year-old-ex-factory-designer-style-1909756/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">this designer Toronto loft</a>.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Fabulous Foyer
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The beautifully asymmetric dresser that sits in the foyer is an <a href="http://www.eltemkt.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Elte MKT</a> find.Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonFabulous Foyer
PHOTO 6 of 13READ LESS -The beautifully asymmetric dresser that sits in the foyer is an <a href="http://www.eltemkt.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Elte MKT</a> find.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Off With Their Heads
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While some people bring back keychains or snow globes as travel souvenirs, Ines tends to favour more unique mementos. Case in point: "The plaster heads are scaled-down replicas of sculptures found in a coffered ceiling in a European castle we visited years ago," she says. "We were afraid they would break if we had them shipped so we bought an extra suitcase and carried them with us for the rest of the trip, lovingly wrapped in layers of tissue!"Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonOff With Their Heads
PHOTO 7 of 13READ LESS -While some people bring back keychains or snow globes as travel souvenirs, Ines tends to favour more unique mementos. Case in point: "The plaster heads are scaled-down replicas of sculptures found in a coffered ceiling in a European castle we visited years ago," she says. "We were afraid they would break if we had them shipped so we bought an extra suitcase and carried them with us for the rest of the trip, lovingly wrapped in layers of tissue!"Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Darling Dining Room
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While renovating the house, Ines and Peter installed wall mouldings and ceiling medallions, in keeping with the home's original 19th-century character. The dining table and chairs are pieces they've owned for ages ("They are just so functional and comfortable, it's hard to part with them!" says Ines) while the faux-sheepskin throws are from HomeSense. Designers, they're just like us.Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonDarling Dining Room
PHOTO 8 of 13READ LESS -While renovating the house, Ines and Peter installed wall mouldings and ceiling medallions, in keeping with the home's original 19th-century character. The dining table and chairs are pieces they've owned for ages ("They are just so functional and comfortable, it's hard to part with them!" says Ines) while the faux-sheepskin throws are from HomeSense. Designers, they're just like us.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Black Magic
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"I love the drama a black wall creates in an otherwise bright space," says Ines, who used Benjamin Moore's Black Satin 2131-10 to paint one wall of the family room, creating a striking backdrop for various framed works of art. The gallery wall is Ines's favourite family room feature, but the oversized sectional runs a close second. "It seats 10 and is the most comfortable sofa you've ever sat on, with its extra deep cushions and down fill," she says. "This is where we watch movies and where the kids have their friends over."Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonBlack Magic
PHOTO 9 of 13READ LESS -"I love the drama a black wall creates in an otherwise bright space," says Ines, who used Benjamin Moore's Black Satin 2131-10 to paint one wall of the family room, creating a striking backdrop for various framed works of art. The gallery wall is Ines's favourite family room feature, but the oversized sectional runs a close second. "It seats 10 and is the most comfortable sofa you've ever sat on, with its extra deep cushions and down fill," she says. "This is where we watch movies and where the kids have their friends over."Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Stylish Serendipity
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Ines describes her beloved gallery wall as a "serendipitous accident. When we moved to the new house, we had a number of pieces that didn't find a place elsewhere in the home," she says. "I liked them too much to put them away, so I decided to create a gallery wall out of them. Now it's one of my favourite walls in the house!"Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonStylish Serendipity
PHOTO 10 of 13READ LESS -Ines describes her beloved gallery wall as a "serendipitous accident. When we moved to the new house, we had a number of pieces that didn't find a place elsewhere in the home," she says. "I liked them too much to put them away, so I decided to create a gallery wall out of them. Now it's one of my favourite walls in the house!"Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Opulent Oasis
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Creating a soothing space was Ines's top priority when designing the master bedroom. "This is where we retire at the end of a long day," she says. She mixed warm neutrals in the form of luxe drapes and bedding with off-white walls and pops of black and animal print to create visual interest.Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonOpulent Oasis
PHOTO 11 of 13READ LESS -Creating a soothing space was Ines's top priority when designing the master bedroom. "This is where we retire at the end of a long day," she says. She mixed warm neutrals in the form of luxe drapes and bedding with off-white walls and pops of black and animal print to create visual interest.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Majestic Mural
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The bedroom's serene wall mural is a wallpaper from <a href="https://anewall.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Anewall</a>. "We wanted something very soothing on the wall opposite our bed - this is what we see when reading in bed in the evening," says Ines. "When we saw this mural, we knew it was the perfect choice. What's more soothing than forest-covered mountains enveloped in morning mist?" <br>Love wall murals? <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/hand-painted-murals-and-kaleidoscopic-doors-transform-this-sunny-house-1908089/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">This Danforth home is full of them</a>!Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonMajestic Mural
PHOTO 12 of 13READ LESS -The bedroom's serene wall mural is a wallpaper from <a href="https://anewall.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Anewall</a>. "We wanted something very soothing on the wall opposite our bed - this is what we see when reading in bed in the evening," says Ines. "When we saw this mural, we knew it was the perfect choice. What's more soothing than forest-covered mountains enveloped in morning mist?" <br>Love wall murals? <a href="http://www.hgtv.ca/home-tours/photos/hand-painted-murals-and-kaleidoscopic-doors-transform-this-sunny-house-1908089/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">This Danforth home is full of them</a>!Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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Rooms of One's Own
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When asked what she loves most about her family home, Ines gives an unexpected answer: its layout. "It allows us to have our 'adult' spaces on one side of the house and the boys' rooms on the other," she explains. "It's a godsend when the boys have all their friends over!" she laughs.Home ToursThis Designer's Parisian-Inspired Family Home Will Make You SwoonRooms of One's Own
PHOTO 13 of 13READ LESS -When asked what she loves most about her family home, Ines gives an unexpected answer: its layout. "It allows us to have our 'adult' spaces on one side of the house and the boys' rooms on the other," she explains. "It's a godsend when the boys have all their friends over!" she laughs.Photo Credit: Lauren Miller
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