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Mother Nature is one great decorator

0 Comments | Winnipeg Free Press, Apr 19, 2009

Keep an open mind to avoid style rut

I have to admit that I’m not a huge fan of modern decor.

For me, the avant-garde style feels too stark and austere. I prefer living in a space with a sense of history and all of the trappings that go along with that decor style. If I had to live in a modern decor I’d want it to look like our feature room. The mix of urban with country makes for quite an interesting space.

This room shows how blending two almost completely opposite styles can be a successful venture. The addition of the natural wood and stone elements give this otherwise sleek space texture and movement. It also injects nature into the room in a primitive way that is successfully juxtaposed to the urban loft space. Floor-to-ceiling windows give the illusion that you are part of the outdoor scenery, and driftwood accessories help support the look.

The roughly hewn dining table is fabulous and would fit into a country home as well as it does in this modern loft. I’ve seen similar unique tables and furniture at Lindsay Steek’s if you’re looking for something along this line. The solid stone accent table is an interesting touch that further injects the country to this urban/country decor. It’s sculptural, natural and functional to boot. This is a natural element in its rawest form.

A few well-chosen natural accessories help finish the look while maintaining the integrity of urban design by not cluttering up the space. Even the accessories have been carefully chosen to incorporate the mix of modern and country. For instance, the three table plants are in pots that look like natural stone but they are square. Rather than go with traditional round pots, the decision to use square ones infuses the modern aspect of the room into the mix. The seashells on the coffee table are not coloured, which gives a more contemporary look to otherwise earthy elements
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