Designer: Meredith Heron
Location: Toronto
Size: 10 feet by 16 feet (3 by 5 meters)
Homeowners’ request: “The homeowners wanted a sophisticated space that was both suitable for entertaining but was pet friendly and not too precious. They wanted it to be a showstopper but didn’t want to have to worry about upkeep. It needed to have character but not look dated.”
Plan of attack: “The room is very narrow and long, so we chose a rich indigo in a high-gloss lacquer for the millwork, which wraps around the space in an L. We then painted the remaining walls in the same color but in an eggshell finish. The lacquer and sheen brighten up the indigo by about 20 percent, so whenever I’m asked what the color is on the millwork, I always give the caveat that the paint chip — Benjamin Moore Lead Gray — looks nothing like the eventual color.
“Painting the room out in the dark indigo reduces contrast in the space and makes the room feel double the size. It’s cozy and perfect for media watching. The best part of this entire room, though, was being able to display the heirloom library of books that were handed down from a favorite aunt. We didn’t have to buy any accessories for this room. We just shopped the house. It gives it such character and a true personalized touch.”
Why it works: “The best part of this entire project was the fact that the clients gave us a lot of information about how they live and what the function of the space needed to be. They have two very large standard poodles who run the show, and then they left us alone to create.”
What wasn’t working: “There had been an actual wood-burning fireplace, but it protruded rather far out into the room, and beside it was a poorly located radiator. This drastically reduced how and where the furniture could be laid out. Both clients are well over 6 feet tall, and with two dogs they could barely fit in the room, let alone entertain.
“They are huge movie buffs and love to have viewing parties and Oscar parties, and this is where they wanted that to happen. We removed the old fireplace and closed it up. We replaced it with an electric fireplace. We also removed and relocated the old radiator and replaced it with a new slim-line one that allowed for the millwork and a sectional to both find a home in the room. It opened up the floor space and gave us room to put in a sectional that fits perfectly into the space and still have room for additional chairs for guests. The dark palette makes it perfect for movie watching at any time of day. We made sure to use blackout lining for the wool draperies, which doubles as sound dampening.”
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