House tour: Charming and quirky family home
Chic centerpiece
The kitchen island is faced with reclaimed barnboard, topped with Calacatta marble and features corbels that echo the footed cabinetry. Two lantern-style pendant lights highlight the 20-foot-high cathedral ceiling, as does a tall vintage ladder.
Rustic European greeting
Fumed-oak flooring laid in a herringbone pattern introduces a European feel to the entryway, as does the wall panelling. “There’s no colour here, so the moulding adds architectural interest to the space,” says Lidia. A plaid runner, large woven basket and iron chandelier inject a few rustic notes to pare back the formality.
Eau de toilette
Lidia ordered the “eau de toilette” decal on the powder room door as an inside joke about her husband’s attempts to say “bathroom” in French.
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