DESIGN • HOME IN CANADA • WINTER 2020
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A colour palette that features charcoal and burnt orange brings warmth to the main bedroom. The raised floor upon which the bed sits was created during the previous owners’ renovation; it houses the plumbing for the adjacent ensuite bathroom. Painting by Bruno Côté.
The biggest challenge in decorating the overall space, Monet says, was pulling elements together into a cohesive whole. He succeeded by eliminating excess furnishings and refreshing various features. The transition to life in downtown Montreal has been an adjustment for Joanne and
Howard. “Our dog was not happy with the move but she is being trained to accept her new surroundings,” Joanne says. “When we decided to move into the city, it was because we wanted to be in the middle of everything, including going to the jazz festival or walking to local restaurants.”
While the pandemic has put that on hold, Joanne and Howard are adjusting to urban life. “It took us time to figure out how to live here,” Joanne says. “We cook a lot more now and have music on. This is my idea of what urban living would be.”
THE WINTER ISSUE
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