designer as well as homeowner Steve McFarlane installed cedar ceilings throughout his minimalist North Vancouver home. “It assists provide the home a constant feeling,” he says. This warm treatment likewise sticks out beautifully thanks to crisp white walls as well as lighter floors.

A family of four with a penchant for the outdoors found their optimal winter season trip in the hills of Mont Tremblant, Que. developed by Richard Ouellette, of Montreal architecture and design firm Les Ensembliers, this home calls to mind the warm, rustic splendor of the wooden ski lodges in Megève, France – but with a modern edge. “When you walk through this house,” says Ouellette, “all you want to do is sit on a comfortable piece of furniture and read.” Click through for a trip of this spectacular space.

Designer Richard Ouellette’s method was all about balance. The modern look of the floating staircase was tempered by wrapping each oak tread in warm, thick carpet. Striking pieces from the homeowners’ art collection are given pride of place throughout the home.

In the grand center hall, two angular stools are a mod counterpoint to the rustic reclaimed-wood harvest table, which can do double responsibility as a buffet or bar in a pinch. The oak bookcase was developed to match the height of the hall’s substantial windows, which flood the space with light.

The living room is a study in symmetry — pairs of sofas, ottomans and stools have a pleasing geometry. mixing patterns, like the diamond-ridged rug and tribal-style upholstery on the ottomans, brings life to the tone-on-tone palette, while the artwork offers an appealing pop of color. large groupings of pillows add hits of soft green and cozy, plush volume to the expansive sofas.

A huge, diamond-patterned rug connects the living and dining spaces. The height of the snug upholstered chairs is flush with the table, opening up the surrounding airspace. The chandeliers’ slim lines enhance the effect.

Adjacent to the dining area, the kitchen’s generous island makes moving a dinner party from standing appetizers to a full-course meal to after-dinner cocktails a snap. Expansive counters atop the clean, minimalist cabinets contrast the rows of rustic wicker baskets.

This landing is the ideal spot to delight in the spectacular views, thanks to a bench topped with comfortable fur accessories. “All of these windows are huge. They become additional art in the house,” says Ouellette.

Soft hints of color and a nod to conventional Scandinavian needlework are woven into the guest room’s bedding, pillows and throws. Quirky additions, like a tiny painting of a cow, add a youthful note.

In the open-concept principal bedroom, the views are the most essential design element. On the bed, soft linens layered with a blanket and chunky knit throw offer plenty of comfortable texture, while on the wing chair, a customized pillow fashioned from a vintage fur coat is a playful take on conventional lodge decor.

A two-sided fireplace separates the principal bedroom from the ensuite bath; its starkness is offset by the large windows and dynamic artwork.

The slate floors and floating wooden vanity in the principal restroom are modern and clean, allowing the views to take center stage. A subtly patterned rug and pouf soften the space’s lines.

If you haven’t heard of Flamant style by now, you must be living under a designer rock.

In home & house circles, the Belgian look of grey paint as well as bleached wood has had a big effect over the past few years. believe of the 2009 Princess Margaret hospital Showhouse (and look for the magazine spread in the April 2010 issue, on newsstands March 15!). 

The look comes to us via the internationally understood store/brand called Flamant, based in Belgium. (You may recall that Lynda Reeves just recently composed a column extolling their virtues, as well.)

Aren’t their kitchens dreamy?

I don’t understand about you, however I’m not planning to move to Belgium any type of time soon. So, I’ve gotta get my Flamant right here as well as on the cheap! Let’s phone call it economical Flamant. as well as right here with the products is Crate & Barrel!

I like this table! It’s called the French kitchen area Table as well as offers for $1,599. You can phone call it your Belgian kitchen area table if you like. I likewise like the other great French-style accents from Crate!

Don’t you like this Artesia Tray for $37? It looks fantastic leaned up against the wall in the Crate & Barrel kitchen area above, as well as the tightly woven rattan reminds me of the authentic Flamant baskets utilized in the Princess Margaret hospital Showhouse kitchen.

These Footed Soup Bowls are only $5! Tres chic!! French onion soup, anyone?

My favourite inexpensive café chair once again (forgive the repeat!): Vienna Side Chair, $149. It’s likewise offered in white!

Loving the sunny hue of this Mario Batali Polenta Dutch oven for Crate & Barrel, $110, as well. Yellow as well as grey is such a hot combo right now, as well as Flamant style is all about grey. I like exactly how in the Crate & Barrel kitchen area they painted the lower half of the walls in grey. It’s such a simple treatment without any trim — as well as so French! Crate & Barrel has two Canadian locations, Toronto as well as Calgary.

Bon appétit!

For more French country-inspired decorating, view our country embellishing picture gallery.

Photo credits:1. Flamant2. Flamant3. French kitchen area Table, Crate & Barrel4. Artesia Tray, Crate & Barrel5. Footed Soup Bowls, Crate & Barrel6. Vienna Side Chair, Crate & Barrel7. Mario Batali Dutch Oven, Crate & Barrel

Q. Our principal bedroom in our new home is stark and empty-looking. walls and carpet are neutral in colour, our bedroom set is dark cherry and the bedding is white. We get lots of light from a wall of windows. how can I make our bedroom feel cozier and less institutional-looking? I would like to do something with chocolate brown and I am thinking of hanging black and white photos. Help!

— J.W., Rockwall, Ont.

A. The easiest way to make your bedroom feel relaxing and comfortable is to introduce a lot more texture, layers and details to the space.

Layering pillows on your bed as you would see in a plush hotel suite (two euros at the back then four conventional and one boudoir) will give your room a luxe, welcoming feeling. White pillow shams with classic, hotel style stitching in chocolate brown would work well with your current all-white bedding and help to incorporate chocolate brown into the space. add another textural layer to your bed by topping it with a soft quilted coverlet that can be folded at the foot of your bed when not in use.

For added texture and interest, consider placing an area rug over top the existing carpet under your bed and bedside tables. choose a rug with a neutral background that has a pattern in muted browns or sage green. If you don’t already have drapery that you are delighted with, think about purchasing panels in glamorous pleated silk in a taupey brown to add drama and a lot more glamorous texture to the space.

I’m not sure what you have for lighting in the space, but interesting table lamps in a warm finish will add interest. consider handsome, boxy lamps that have a classic contemporary look and geometric lines.

Your idea of hanging framed photography in your room is a good one. However, if you are concerned with the space appearing too stark, sepia tone photography will appear a touch softer and warmer than black and white. look for a series of three similar-themed framed photographs to hang above or on the wall next to your bed.

Finally, if your space doesn’t feel filled up enough with your current bedroom furniture, consider adding a sitting and reading area in one corner, preferably by the window. place a comfortable armchair in the corner that works best, along with a small side table in dark cherry topped with a pharmacy style reading lamp in antique brass. With these basic pieces, you’ll create a welcoming spot for curling up with a cup of tea and a good book.

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Your bedroom ought to be a sanctuary — the one tidy, clean as well as peaceful location you can go to feel relaxed. Piles of laundry, overstuffed wardrobes as well as a layer of dust won’t contribute to your peace of mind. What’s more, making a clean bedroom a concern can assist you prevent dust mites, a major cause of year-round allergies. While these microscopic creatures online in warm, dark places, such as pillows as well as mattresses, routine-cleaning steps can assist reduce their presence. The much more effort you put into cleaning your bedroom, the much better you’ll sleep.

Keep bed linen Clean

Take 30 seconds to make your bed every morning. The nicer it looks, the much more effort you’ll make to keep the bedroom clean from day to day. On a regular basis, assist decrease allergens as well as keep bedding fresh by washing sheets as well as pillowcases in hot water with a detergent. It’s likewise a great concept to air your mattress for at least a few hours (and rotate it as well as flip it at least when a month to avoid sagging) before putting on the freshly washed sheets.

Wash your dust ruffle as well as mattress pad at least when a month. freshen up duvets as well as blankets as well big for the washer by hanging them on a clothesline, or popping them in the dryer with a dryer sheet. If you experience from allergies, think about investing in mite-proof mattress, duvet as well as pillow casings, too. These are offered in medication as well as department stores. 

Dust Your bedroom Regularly

Wipe down furniture, ceiling fans, ceiling corners, artwork, trim work as well as air vents. For lamps, think about utilizing a strike dryer to prevent scrubing dust into the shade. laundry window treatments as well as drapes according to directions. If you have blinds, wipe them thoroughly with a moist paper towel or utilize a duster.

Give the headboard a great dusting, too. If it is upholstered, utilize the upholstery cleaning attachment on your vacuum. While the vaccum is on, provide the space a complete go around, as well as don’t fail to remember under the bed, a location where fur spheres as well as dust bunnies tend to collect.

Keep clothes Under Control

Hang up clean clothes as soon as possible each day, or they’ll end up wrinkled as well as difficult to find. On a long-lasting basis, keep in mind that less is more. “The fewer belongings you have, the simpler it is to clean,” states Shari MacDonald, president of the prince Edward Island house economics association in PEI. She packs away seasonal clothes to keep her wardrobe much more organized. Go with your wardrobe as well as kind clothes into piles you desire to keep, store somewhere else or donate. organize your keepers by colour or style, so you can gown quickly in the morning (when you’re in a rush, poor options tend to end up on the floor!).

Freshen Up Your Space

Try a citrus scented product in your bedroom; one research study from Radboud university in the Netherlands discovered that exposure to citrus scents led participants to preserve a cleaner environment. Luminaries are a excellent option for the bedroom, since you don’t have to concern about falling asleep with a lit candle. one more technique for keeping your space smelling fresh as well as clean is to pop a dryer sheet over the warm air vent in your wardrobe (it works like a charm).

Once your bedroom is cleaned thoroughly, it’s simple to keep things organized up until the next time you’re prepared to do a major clean. just remember, at the end of a long day, there’s nothing much better than retreating to a neat as well as welcoming bedroom.