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WEEKEND DECORATING

Produced by JOEL BRAY | Text by KATIE GOUGEON | Photography by ANGUS FERGUSSON

FROM ITS VELVETY SKIN TO ITS WARM GOLDEN FLESH, THE PLUM INSPIRES A MOODY, RICH AND

UNDENIABLY REGAL PALETTE.

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CONSIDER FLOWIf drenching a room in bold hues is

a dramatic departure from the rest

of the home’s decor, ease into the

aesthetic by peppering the adjacent

hallway with hints of what lies

beyond. Here, the foyer’s chalky

white walls were chosen for their

semblance to an unwashed plum.

An autumnal floral arrangement in

a smoked glass vase and a gilt-

edged mirror reference the accents

of choice in an all-purple decor.

Console, chair, rug, vase, Elte; mirror, Angus & Company; lantern, Sharon O’Dowd; basket, Hollace Cluny; foyer wall colour, Castles in the Sky (P5190-73D), Para Paints.


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2. SET THE SCENE On the dining table, dark

dishes and matte gold

flatware pop on layers of

linen in cool grey and richer

purple. A cornucopia of

plums, purple kale and

grapes makes a perfect

centrepiece. Chairs, Commute Home; table, Au Lit; rug, Elte; tablecloth and napkin fabric, Designer Fabrics; runner, Lucca; plates, Crate & Barrel; water glasses, L’Atelier.

3. FABRICATE VIGNETTES In lieu of fresh flowers, a

vase filled with dried leaves

and seed pods is more in

keeping with the autumn

theme. Plum smoked glass

and rich wood accessories

round out the vignette.

Vase (with flowers), Elte; boxes, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; small vase, Angus & Company.

1. REVAMP BASIC PIECES Make over an inexpensive

cabinet by outfitting it with

a fresh coat of plum paint,

purple paisley wallpaper

backing and simple gold

hardware. Cabinet, Ikea; cabinet colour, Flamboyant (P5191-63), Para Paints; wallpaper, Blue Mountain; knobs, Lee Valley; accessories, Cynthia Findlay Antiques.

4. ENVELOP THE SPACE Extending the pure purple

from the wall to the drapes

creates a sumptuous

cocooning effect.

Incorporate a grey linen

chaise by layering it with

solid and striped plum

velvet pillows and paint a

paper shade in a fitting soft

grey. Chaise, vase, plum pillow, Elte; table, glass bowl, Boo Boo & Lefty; lamp, Decorum; drapes, Ikea; plum velvet ribbon (on pillow), Mokuba.

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GO ALL OUTFor a completely saturated look, paint out the trim, walls

and mantel in the same deep plum-skin purple. Choose

furniture in similarly dark shades like these regal two-

toned velvet armchairs, inky side table and plum-laced

area rug. Accessorize with muted golds, smoky glass

and accent pillows that reference the warmer colours of

the plum’s flesh. Armchairs, Italinteriors; rug, console, gold pillow, Elte; side table, Industrial Storm; lamp, boxes (on mantel), L’Atelier; books, circle art, Angus & Company; bottle vases (on mantel), Hollace Cluny; poster (on canvas), AllPosters; art printing, PosterJack; wall, trim and fireplace colour, MaryJane (P5196-73), Para Paints.


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