Sarah's House: Chic in the Suburbs

<p>The entrance to Sarah's house has a flood of natural light, and lots of surfaces and seating.</p>

<p>Sarah's suburban dream home had a large hallway to work with. She filled it with a heavy console table to anchor the room and provide tons of practical storage space.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah created two separate seating areas in the large living room, and kept it feeling open with an over-sized mirror and a mix of pastels and airy prints.&#160;</p>

<p>The front hallway opens right onto the living room, so Sarah made sure that initial view was a striking one. An asymmetrical layout around the fireplace brought some dimension to the square space.</p>

<p>The fireplace and light fixtures in the living room are elegant and romantic, but a modern city print above the mantel keeps the room feeling contemporary.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah chose lilac as a colour theme in the living room, and you can see how she accented it in minimal amounts, through prints, pillows and decor items on the coffee table.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah selected a plush couch in a neutral tone, piled high with the most inviting pillows we've ever seen.&#160;</p>

<p>Accent chairs are the perfect opportunity to try a bolder print, or unique shape.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah installed paneling, added hooks for book bags and coats and topped off the mud room with a warm rusty red that brings out the beautiful tile she put in on the floor. &#160;</p>

<p>Sarah took the opportunity of decorating a small powder room to use a bold wallpaper, that would have overwhelmed in a larger space. Over-scaled lighting and an additional shelf brought even more personality to this fun powder room.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah gave her suburban kitchen a complete overhaul, and set aside $15,000 of her upgrade budget to take it from basic to beautiful.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah used the large area beside the working area as a breakfast area. A round table allows for easy movement in the space, and seating with plenty of cushions keeps it cozy.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah keeps the table and chairs within the grey family and mixes taupe for warmth.&#160;</p>

<p>Charcoal gives Sarah's kitchen a moody look that's great for entertaining.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah amped up the storage in her kitchen with open-cupboards to show off a gorgeous dinnerware collection, and an island with additional storage for larger items.&#160;</p>

<p>Lighting is a great way to bring style into what is normally a utilitarian room. These lanterns were a great find that worked perfectly with the grey of the kitchen.&#160;</p>

<p>Be creative with your decor and hang pieces of art in unexpected places for a look that's eye-catching.&#160;</p>

<p>The print in Sarah's window treatments works so well with the back splash, it's a completely cohesive look for the kitchen.&#160;</p>

<p>A family room off the kitchen has a distinct style but carries over elements from the kitchen, like cool tones and contemporary prints.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah went for a totally wild light fixture that brings a fun, playful feel to the classic look of the family room.</p>

<p>A casual family room shouldn't be devoid of style. Sarah keeps the space cozy but packs it with beautiful art work and a stylish collection of decor.&#160;</p>

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<p>A rich navy blue mixed with glossy wood finishes and unique artwork are perfect for Sarah's dining room.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah mixes old and new elements in the dining room. This sideboard is reminiscent of art deco decor, but the stripes in the carpet and chairs are totally contemporary.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah picked up on the motif on the dinnerware and carried it through to the napkin rings with a bright peacock feather!</p>

<p>What does a decorator do with extra space? She turns it into a project room!&#160;</p>

<p>Colourful drawers are a great DIY for basic storage pieces.&#160;</p>

<p>An expansive wall space with hanging storage looks cool and keeps materials and tools close at hand.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah manages to create a bedroom for a young girl that can grow in style as she gets older too!</p>

<p>The wall decals pick up on the pillow motif, and bring artistic flair to this contemporary bedroom.</p>

<p>White furniture against white walls keeps the room from overwhelming, but the colourful textiles, decor and flowers give the space a youthful vibe.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah went for a bright, colourful pattern that was carried through textiles and wall decals.&#160;</p>

<p>A wall-mounted desk is a great way to conserve space in a small bedroom.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah carries the colour trends from the bedroom into the bathroom.</p>

<p>A gorgeous vessel sink sits atop a beautiful vanity.&#160;</p>

<p>If you're working with open storage, hide items in colourful boxes and baskets to match the decor.&#160;</p>

<p>For a boy's room, Sarah goes for a masculine look that's hip and modern.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah finds a stunning chrome chair to bring a vintage vibe to the working space.&#160;</p>

<p>The bedroom colours are carried through the bathroom, accented with a bold grey stripe and marble counter top.&#160;</p>

<p>Angular hardware draws on the shapes in the mirror frame and shower tiles.&#160;</p>

<p>An over-sized bedroom called for over-sized furniture, even a column or two.&#160;</p>

<p>A wallpapered statement wall helped emphasize the prints in the headboard and bedding.&#160;</p>

<p>A king size bed requires lots and lots of pillows.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah scored this desk for $150 and with a few updates, like painted legs and new knobs, it looks like a high-priced antique.&#160;</p>

<p>This bedroom is calming and relaxing, the perfect escape after a mega home makeover!</p>

<p>A master bedroom wouldn't be complete with a stunning ensuite to match.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah brings extra personality to the vanity with unique hexagon mirrors above the his and hers sinks.</p>

<p>Sarah splurges in the bathroom with gorgeous tile, a beautiful standing tub and serene seating.&#160;</p>

<p>Sarah's suburban home offers a large finished basement that's great for a big family.</p>

<p>The walkout basement provides lots of light and Sarah makes it cozy with rich red upholstery.</p>

<p>A mix of charcoal grey and rich red looks cozy but modern.&#160;</p>

<p>Even a basement hangout deserves classic, gorgeous seating. Sarah keeps the space looking chic with a pair of elegant seats.&#160;</p>

<p>The extra large basement was the perfect space for a pool table and additional family games.&#160;</p>