Name: Jean-Francois
Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
I moved in January into a traditional L-Shape apartment that are very common in Toronto, Canada. Part of the L-Shape layout consists of an "alcove" for a dining space, which then limits the size of the living room and living room furniture arrangement.
By only changing the light fixture (a chandelier for a dining table), I turned the "dining alcove/space" into an addition to the rest of the living room, which then made my living room much larger and gave me more space.
I have traveled all around the world and really wanted a wall where I could showcase some of the souvenirs & photographs I have taken on my trips.
These L-Shape layout highrises are EVERYWHERE in Toronto and most were built in the 60s and 70s and all look alike. I feel I was able to turn a sterile space into something that has character.
My inspiration has definitely been the places I have visited and wanted room to put some of the items and artwork I have purchased while traveling.
Thanks, Jean-Francois!
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Black, white and red are my favorite colors...especially when used together. Amazing job with your apartment. The red wall with the Eiffel tower is my favorite component.
This place is LACK-ing something...
I m living in GTA as well. yeah.. I also painted one of walls as red .
It is a nice layout ..
Blech. It looks cold and boring.
Very clean, simple color palate. Works well in such a small space.
IKEA attack!
Do you remember the name of that ikea coffee table?
looks like the same layout (and size) of my Toronto apartment!
:-)
@ H L I :
The coffee table is a few years old - BANKAS is the name.
I like this. Clean, modern, uncluttered.
nice display of your travel collections too
I really like the first vignette... it would work for me, seeing that every day.
A little severe for my taste, but I admire the effort and commitment to a theme.