Style at Home Shoot!

During my internship last year with Feasby&Bleeks I had the opportunity to work side by side with them on a photo shoot for a Christmas special. The space was one that I worked closely on during my time with this incredible residential firm; helping out with furniture and finishes selection, and really learning the ropes of residential design. When I got news of Style at Home selecting this space for a Christmas shoot I was so excited! To have the opportunity to help out with set up, decorating, and all the odd end jobs that come along with it was a real treat. I have admired Style at Home for years and it was a truly incredible experience to witness all the behind the scenes action.

The theme for this space was feminine with a touch of traditional. The home is an old Victorian rowhouse located in the beautiful Roncesvalles Village of west-end Toronto. The overall ambiance of the space is warm meets glam; raspberry, deep reds and purples give life to the space, in contrast with warm white walls and metallic accents found through out. The historic home features soaring high ceilings, and original baseboards and crown molding giving the home that sense of traditional character.

The crown molding and exquisite detail in architectural features are some of my favourite elements within this space. I believe that the wallpapers, paint colours, and furniture and lighting selections really allow for the original elements to stand out. All of the Christmas decor and detailing was done with the home's colour palette in mind; accentuating the bold tones and patterns. The greenery was all real evergreen, filling the home with a wonderful Christmas scent. 

The tree itself is by far my favourite feature in this home. It's soaring height really emphasizes the height of the ceiling, and the mirror propped behind it makes it that much more powerful. I love the ribbon that wraps loosely around the entire tree; and is also found in the garland on the staircase and mantel. As mentioned in the article; the ribbon is an inexpensive addition to any Christmas decor, and is an easy change in years to come should you choose to change up your colour palette.

The overall ambiance of this space (particularly the dining room) is so very Christmas-y. The warmth of colours and lights, in contrast with metallic place settings and fixtures really bring this entire space together. Erin and Cindy are two incredibly talented designers; and I feel privileged to have had the opportunity to work closely with them as my first job in the interior design industry.