dDesigner Jacklynn Little and her husband Mark , a professional in the finance industry , have lived in their midtown Toronto home for seven years . Jacklynn wanted a room that displayed her professional skills while providing an inviting interlude for friends and family . “ My home should reflect my work and myself ,” Jacklynn notes .
When Jacklynn visualized her living room ’ s redesign , it was still wearing builder ’ s beige . To visually expand the space , Jacklynn chose a flat , black paint for the walls . The white ceiling , mouldings , and shelving create a crisp frame for the room ’ s carefully edited furniture and accessories . “ I wanted the room to be warm , but dramatic ,” she says .
In preparing for a redesign , Jacklyn advises that “ preparation ” is the first step . She began with a design board , a budget , and a plan . “ Don ’ t start until you have everything ready ,” she advises . “ Creativity comes together when you have a budget .”
A handsome couch and white chair face the fireplace , while resting on bold baroque-patterned carpet tiles . They are poised to greet visitors who enter through the living room ’ s glass-insert , French doors . Side tables , clad in Carerra marble with bronzed legs , add a dash of ‘ Je ne sais quoi ’ to the grouping . “ The first things I purchased were the side tables . I knew they would be perfect ,” Jacklynn comments . The living room ’ s upholstered furniture are Jacklynn ’ s “ investment ” pieces suited out in neutral colours .
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