Style and Money.

This home belongs to some clients of mine. I say clients loosely as they really only hired me for a colour consultation. I chose their paint colors quite some time ago. Anyhow, they recently invited me back as the do it yourself couple are now renovating the upstairs bedroom. I was so impressed by the light and fabulousness of their home, I asked if I could come in and photograph it for my guest blog spot.

So, what I want to say is this.

You don't need the biggest house, you don't even need a large house. You don't need to tear out the tile and replace it with glass mosaic, or refinish the floors, or even paint out the woodwork. You really don't need to lay down thousands of dollars on iconoclastic mid century modern furniture. When garage sale dining chairs, inexpensive ikea items and hand me downs are all you can afford, all you need is the chutzpah to put it all together and let your personal style shine. Your thread bare, well worn childhood teddy is art. Yes it is. That light fixture in the dining room that came with the house? Oh just leave it.



Sure, I styled the rooms a bit but the only significant piece I brought in was the cowhide chair. My clients have a spare and simple aesthetic that makes their home work beautifully.



Thank you to Victoria for the opportunity to guest blog on her site!

Lori Andrews BFA
Interior decorator
Calgary, Alberta

Also known as the 10 cent designer.