Ly 16 - North Shore News -- Wednesday, November 1, 2000 livin REE BHA REIS IT BEE te at n lets the li BESIDES offering a crisp mation. ‘Their first task was to rewire new look, the remodelling and re-insulate the walls and ceilings. Pot lights replaced the old light fix- of this living room/" dining a JS tures and insiandy more light was room added efficiency and | 4% aS added. (OF course T mean the brought in a great deal of peree O recessed fights and not the more natural light. a - prevalent grow operations now _ : 1 old house appearing in acighbourhoods near The goal was to open up the oR : ow look vou). existing space and let as much — HEW 100 It was important that the living light in as possible,” said the room /dining room tlow inte each owner, After careful planning of other. various details the walls were stripped and the rooms were gutted So the couple continued the use down to stud. of warm earthy colours into the liv- The positioning of the windows were optimal for light, but ing room. Although the walls are the colours on the walls and the very dark fireplace made the fairly neutral — Ralph Lauren, room feel dated and old. “Casual elegance” is what this couple “baguette”, — the reom is fall of was striving for and the old, dated decor had to go. dramatic touches. Probably the most Once the upheaval was over, the owners began the transfur- dominant feature of the fiving room is the “Suquet™ fireplace whieh sits centrally on the north wall of the 5, room. Truly a stunning feature, this Ss t _. Craft and fireplace is actually cement but made a TSSE Gift Boutique to look like reck. “Made by a : Vancouver-based company, it is . . Pe oy Ek gf available in many different styles, sizes and finishes. The owners chose the “column” style in an antique finish. It’s a must- have for a casually elegant room. All experts agree that timeless interiors are eminently liveable and comfortable. Your living room should feel very inviting and encourage family and guests to linger. This is a feeling this couple has captured with their seating and lighting arrangements. Soft, comfortable couches sit by a coffee table that is within arms reach of every chair chat surrounds it. The result is a very friendly and cosy environment. The main fover and kitchen floors were redong in slate and (4 the living roomy/dining room areas were laid in four-inch hem- V e e e n e lock planks. The owners liked the softness of the hemlock and Z . the way it will rake on age over time. As for a stain on the hemlock, that was a bit of an ordeal. It Saturday & Sunday NEWS ‘photos Mike Wakefield WITH the repositioning of windows, the choice of warm earthy colours, and careful arrangement of lighting, this renovated living room is far brighter and cosier than before. Inviting couches are set within arms reach of a coffee table. took three attempts to perfect the warm, rich hue they were searching for. Finally setding on a reddish-brown, the floors definitely exude a warmth and charm of an Old European home. A word of advice here. Stay on top of the floor installers. It's your home and vou have to live with the colour of the stain. Better to nag now than regret it later. 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