Colonial-style home where vintage is a cult

The fireplace in the interior is an indispensable attribute of the colonial style. The homeowners weren’t happy with its dark brown shell. We had to replace the tiles with something they liked.
Couple’s interpretation of landscape art. This must have been the inspiration for the blue trim on some of the units in the house.

A large art deco radio is an amazing piece, bought from the estate of the American comedian John Candy, popular in the 1980s. The couple agreed with the designer, who suggested putting the unit in a separate room with a collection of other vintage items.

Wallpaper: Ken Moffatt

The designer divided the large living room with a black grand piano into separate corners for relaxation. Cats don’t like art deco leather chairs. The Doberman who sits at the doorstep may have a very different opinion.

After visiting Cuba and Southeast Asia, the owners brought home an air of the exotic. The wicker armchairs with colorful upholstery, the embroidered window drapery ribbons, the blue shagreen table exude it.

Cats scratching the furniture, causing problems. For those corners that could be scratched, the wallpaperer came up with special coatings, such as the one on the right in this photo.

Tip: Don’t throw away damaged rugs. They can be used to sew soft cushions for chairs and sofa. Their ornamental designs enliven the overall color scheme in the room.

On the list, the bathroom was the first coveted object. Where the shelf is now, there used to be a hallway entrance. The bathroom remodel didn’t do without removing the door because of spatial problems. And the long, wide bathtub matches the overall style.

Tip: The plumbing can be built into the 5 cm protruding part of the wall covered with tiles. Its beautiful pattern combines all the shower fixtures into one.

To the right of the pool is a door leading into the garage.

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