WHO?
Lori Andrews, photographer/
interior designer, and Ken Corner,
portfolio manager:
AMA Members since 2005
WHAT?
1,100-sq.-ft.,
2 bed/2 bath house
WHEN?
Owned 10 years
WHERE?
Sunalta, Calgary
COLOURS AND ACCENTS
In white or neutral rooms, add a few of pops of
colour as focal points. Lori and Ken opted for a
poppy-red Pierre Paulin lounge chair and colourful artwork.
For visual contrast and a multi-layered look, Lori
added a vintage chandelier over the sleek dining
table. The combination of modern and traditional
adds an eclectic and unexpected twist.
SIZE DOESN’T MATTER. It’s a mantra that designer Lori
Andrews and her partner Ken Corner live, eat and
breathe in their Calgary home. The minimal maison
may be compact, but it’s bursting with impact.
Lori describes her home as “modern, bright and
cheerful minimalist, with pops of colour.” Considering it’s also more than a century old, Lori and Ken have
worked hard to add that modern flavour, undertaking an extensive reno upon moving in. “Now, the place
really reflects our style,” says Lori. “And we’ve curated
art collections and furniture that we intend to keep for
our lifetimes.”
The home has a distinct mid-century modern vibe,
with low-profile sofas, clean-lined lamps, Eames chairs
and retro-inspired credenzas and tables. Can-con is also
key for the pair, as the home is sprinkled with pieces
from Hudson’s Bay, Canadian furniture makers and
local galleries.
Materials matter as well for the eco-conscious couple: “We gravitate toward modern styles that are socially
and environmentally responsible.” That consciousness »
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