The Walls, Furniture, and Art in this Home Are Painted Delightfully Bold, Saturated Colors

Name: Kristofir Dean
Location: Hamilton — Ontario, Canada
Type of home: Apartment
Size: 900 square feet
Years lived in: 7 years, renting

Tell us a little (or a lot) about your home and the people who live there: The house was built in the 1940s and is not far from Hamilton’s industrial section. There is a lot of smoke and black powder in the air, and I wanted to create an opposite environment inside my home. I began with painting the walls bold, saturated colors and added several found, or thrifted furniture pieces, which I also painted. My goal is to surround myself with as much uplifting colorful energy as possible! I am a full-time artist making colorful hard-edge abstract paintings. I see the home as an extension of the artwork, where I can immerse myself inside the pieces.

I’m not afraid of of the spectrum. In fact I celebrate it in all aspects of life! From art to food, music to clothes, everything is an intensely flavored rainbow. My home is no exception. I like to buy or find old furniture pieces and paint them bright colors and give them a new life. It also serves as a way to inject chromatic joy into the space.

Describe your home’s style in 5 words or less: Colorful play palace

What is your favorite room and why? I love my front room because it has the most sunlight. I have my sofa, many plants, and a vibraphone in there to keep me stimulated. I didn’t grow up with TV and learned from a young age to create my own entertainment. Usually that was through artwork and music-making and this room is an example of my interest in the two.

What’s the last thing you bought (or found!) for your home? My parents gave me a vibraphone during the Covid lockdown. They’ve had it for years and thought it would be a fun instrument for me to explore. I love it! It has a warm, soothing sound, which is perfect for groggy mornings.

Any advice for creating a home you love? Be authentic to who you are! Rules don’t really matter, especially if they are going to cause you stress. Be you!

This submission’s responses and photos were edited for length/size and clarity.

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