Pomona’s Boutique-Style Space

published Mar 27, 2014

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Name: Pomona Singh
Location: Toronto, Canada
Size: 1100 square feet
Years lived in: 5 years, Owned

There’s something so fascinating about getting a peek into another person’s home — I love to see how other people live and the design and details they choose to surround themselves with. Pomona’s thoughtfully decorated space is filled with both old and new treasures, with everything in the perfect place and every detail thought out. She’s collected pieces from boutiques and stores all over the world, and has brought a bit of a boutique feel to her own space.

(Image credit: Melissa DiRenzo)

There are plenty of modern pieces, but situated among them are some carefully chosen antiques, which give the home an eclectic, layered look. Pomona is definitely inspired by prestige and luxury, as you can see in her artwork selection, but she’s a master of mixing high and low to create a luxurious yet comfortable space.

For me, the wall display in the kitchen was the most impressive. I really felt like I was standing in a store, with the open shelves filled with perfectly styled housewares and decor accessories. It’s like a wall of treasures, and you see something new each time you take a closer look. (If it was a store that set of owl mugs would definitely have gone home with me!)

(Image credit: Melissa DiRenzo)

Here’s more on Pomona and her beautiful taste:

Apartment Therapy Survey:

My Style: Eclectic.

Inspiration: My travels around the globe.

Favorite Element: I like the contrast between decoration and modernism, and the historic references.

Biggest Challenge: Not enough space to showcase all my gorgeous pieces I have collected from our travels abroad.

What Friends Say: That my space feels like a beautiful store, and they are always finding new pieces.

Biggest Embarrassment: None! Our home has a special magic, and every piece tells a story. It inspires us every day and we feel blessed.

Proudest DIY: The picture frame wall art in the dinning area. It took me over 3 months to choose the right pictures and frames for this wall — it’s a visual delight and of course all the throw pillows that I designed myself as House of Pomona.

Biggest Indulgence: The Eames lounge chair and ottoman.

Best Advice: You don’t have to follow rules and it doesn’t have to be perfect. If you feel a magical vibe every time you are present, that’s it. Use color to breathe energy into your home, and have fun.

Dream Sources: Antique markets in Europe for all the eclectic pieces, and Merci – a gorgeous concept store in Paris, France.

(Image credit: Melissa DiRenzo)

Resources of Note:

PAINT & COLORS:

ENTRY – Ralph Lauren, Calla Lily

LIVING ROOM – Ralph Lauren, Calla Lily

DINING ROOM – Ralph Lauren, Calla Lily

KITCHEN – Ralph Lauren, Calla Lily

BEDROOM – Ralph Lauren , Celery

RESOURCES:

All pillows designed by Pomona –

House of Pomona

Dining table –

West Elm

ining chairs –

Morba &

Design Within Reach

Dining light fixture –

ELTE

Kitchen light fixture –

ELTE

Red chair –

Antique store, Queen Street,

Toronto.

Rug – Antique Persian Rug

Desk & chair in bedroom – Desk,

West Elm & White chair,

Morba

Suitcases in bedroom –

Gluckstein Home,

The Bay

Silver chair –

ABC carpet, New York

White/blue vases in kitchen – Ralph Lauren, New York

Gold drink set –

Portobello Market, London, UK.

Wood stump on desk –

I found this beautiful piece while taking a walk with my husband along the shores of Lake Ontario.

amps in bedroom –

Blue lamp on the desk,

Ralph Lauren; White lamps in the bedroom,

Heritage Antique Market

Bar cart –

Heritage Antique Market

Eames Lounge chair –

Design Within Reach Throws on sofa –

HBC signature throw & Faux fur throw,

The Bay

Owl cups and saucers –

Anthropologie

Christian Lacroix bottles for Evian

–

Homesense

Glass decanters –

Zara Home, London, UK

Yellow vase in kitchen – Teatro Verde

(Image credit: Melissa DiRenzo)

Thanks, Pomona!

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