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When you really love something,
buy lots and lots of it. That was
decorator and homeowner Sally Pitfield’s
approach when she stumbled upon 153 yards
of amazing cotton chintz at a great price. She
used the fabric on the main floor of her home,
and when she and her two children later
moved to a smaller midtown house, she found
that peppering the print throughout was the
perfect way to make a open-plan place cozy
and comfortable. Ten years later, the hardwearing
fabric still feels young and energetic,
setting a tone that Sally describes as
“saucy traditional.” Having inherited many
antiques from her parents and grandparents,
she seamlessly mixes older pieces, simple
textures like sisal and honed marble, and
fresh pops of colour to give family treasures
a new, modern life. In fact, she is a master at
combining old and new. Traditional chairs
are upholstered with graphic, hip fabrics, and
citrusy greens are casually paired with tweedy
greys. The end result is a home that reflects
the joyous mood of this family.
Use one bold print everywhere
A small room can feel much bigger if you keep the elements
of design minimal. Here, a large-scale pear-print fabric finds
a home in drapes and on a sofa and ottoman. The rest of
the room’s composition is kept quiet and discreet, with the
exception of a single piece of floral art.
Get this look: Pear-print fabric (discontinued), Gaston y Daniela, Leejofa.com. Orange fabric (on chair and pillow), Raoul Textiles, Ycocarpet.com. Velvet pillow, standing lamp, Elte.com. Scroll print, Hollacecluny.ca. Abaca rug, Dominionrug.com. Round Niermann
Weeks mirror, Primavera.ca. Shutters, Mastercraftshutters.com.
Opposite: Stools, IS A International, Havaseat.com. Teakettle, Lecreuset.ca. Kitchenaid mixer, Williams-Sonoma.ca. Aviva Designs
dog bed, Dogfatherandco.com.