Home & Decor

Shirley Meisel’s Show Stopper

This twenty-five hundred square foot home is a real standout, with its front facade of glass and its towering three story height, nestled amongst the trees of midtown Toronto. The homeowner and I wanted to create a home that is both modern and functional with hits of colour and warmth.

Text by Shirley Meisel, Photography by Stephani Buchman, As Seen In Canadian Home Trends Summer 2013

Living Room

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The fireplace in the living room is a great focal point. We mixed several materials to create an interesting composition for the wall. Porcelain concrete-like tile surround, walnut for the storage cabinet, steel floating shelves and a marble countertop were used to create this feature wall. Wonderful pops of colour in the chairs and a contrasting feminine floral area rug soften the space.

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