Interiors
Interior: All in the mix
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Interior: All in the mix
Interiors
Interior: All in the mix
Style at Home contributing design editor
Samantha Pynn understands the value of pushing boundaries. On her one-hour HGTV special,
The Mix, Samantha pairs graphic patterns with animal prints, antique chairs with sofas from big-box stores, and a must-have splurge piece with a room full of stylish, cheaper finds. On paper, the pairings seem as wrong together as the The Odd Couple’s Oscar and Felix, but layered in a room, the look is packed with personality.
“When I was asked to decorate the barren living/dining/kitchen area of a 1,480-square-foot model condo, I wanted to do something completely different to make the space pop for prospective buyers,” says Samantha. “I usually go for a girly aesthetic, but this time I went for a look that would appeal to everyone. Using a combination of decorating styles seemed like the best choice. And for the first time, I didn’t use lavender or pink, opting instead for saturated gender-neutral colours.”
An open-concept condo
Light pours into the open-concept condo. Lush drapes offer privacy while adding structure and colour.
Bold dishware
Graphic-patterned dishware is in line with the bold hits of saturated colour throughout the space and adds an edgy touch.
A harmonious space
A large wooden oval dining table is a nice counterpoint to the adjacent kitchen island. Usually condo living means choosing size-appropriate pieces, and although small-space tips and tricks were used – such as selecting this oval dining table for easier access and turning a wasted kitchen nook into a multi-purpose home office/breakfast area – tiny design rules didn’t apply. Most pieces are full size and make the space feel grand.
An inviting kitchen
Painting the peachy-toned pickled-wood cabinetry grey and adding new square knobs was a small change with huge impact.
Cozy corner
The IKEA loveseat marries well with the eclectic melange of caned chairs and a marble-topped table with a branch-shaped base.
A gathering place
The graphic rug is the statement piece in the living room. The neutral grey sofa and armchairs balance the look.
Colourful artwork
Leaning artwork on bookshelves makes for a casual yet chic display, especially when surrounded by colourful objets.
Fresh blossoms
The living room is brought to life with a Samantha Pynn classic – a tall arrangement of delicate, blossoming branches.
“When I was asked to decorate the barren living/dining/kitchen area of a 1,480-square-foot model condo, I wanted to do something completely different to make the space pop for prospective buyers,” says Samantha. “I usually go for a girly aesthetic, but this time I went for a look that would appeal to everyone. Using a combination of decorating styles seemed like the best choice. And for the first time, I didn’t use lavender or pink, opting instead for saturated gender-neutral colours.”
![Mix-68.jpg](https://m1.quebecormedia.com/emp/sah_prod/style_at_home-_-bc5c942f-b6b4-4f76-a354-f52231cbd767-_-Mix-68.jpg)
An open-concept condo
Light pours into the open-concept condo. Lush drapes offer privacy while adding structure and colour.
![Mix-plates-70.jpg](https://m1.quebecormedia.com/emp/sah_prod/style_at_home-_-9d67388b-2e6f-4f7c-87e2-6be50329c408-_-Mix-plates-70.jpg)
Bold dishware
Graphic-patterned dishware is in line with the bold hits of saturated colour throughout the space and adds an edgy touch.
![Mix-70-dining.jpg](https://m1.quebecormedia.com/emp/sah_prod/style_at_home-_-a1f4d5a5-115e-4150-a02d-fbd6d01a3a79-_-Mix-70-dining.jpg)
A harmonious space
A large wooden oval dining table is a nice counterpoint to the adjacent kitchen island. Usually condo living means choosing size-appropriate pieces, and although small-space tips and tricks were used – such as selecting this oval dining table for easier access and turning a wasted kitchen nook into a multi-purpose home office/breakfast area – tiny design rules didn’t apply. Most pieces are full size and make the space feel grand.
![Mix-kitchen.jpg](https://m1.quebecormedia.com/emp/sah_prod/style_at_home-_-1b64455b-be51-4764-a5e7-f21f265350a2-_-Mix-kitchen.jpg)
An inviting kitchen
Painting the peachy-toned pickled-wood cabinetry grey and adding new square knobs was a small change with huge impact.
![Mix-chair.jpg](https://m1.quebecormedia.com/emp/sah_prod/style_at_home-_-3cc38d81-0aaa-4262-987b-1592d6c9904b-_-Mix-chair.jpg)
Cozy corner
The IKEA loveseat marries well with the eclectic melange of caned chairs and a marble-topped table with a branch-shaped base.
![Mix-74.jpg](https://m1.quebecormedia.com/emp/sah_prod/style_at_home-_-db4b114c-df28-4e64-b1dd-b5cce0dcea2f-_-Mix-74.jpg)
A gathering place
The graphic rug is the statement piece in the living room. The neutral grey sofa and armchairs balance the look.
![Mix-76.jpg](https://m1.quebecormedia.com/emp/sah_prod/style_at_home-_-b752bb01-60ce-4b65-af4f-1d33d4ab33e2-_-Mix-76.jpg)
Colourful artwork
Leaning artwork on bookshelves makes for a casual yet chic display, especially when surrounded by colourful objets.
![Mix-last.jpg](https://m1.quebecormedia.com/emp/sah_prod/style_at_home-_-14327867-ef85-41ff-98b5-4e6c4d898a35-_-Mix-last.jpg)
Fresh blossoms
The living room is brought to life with a Samantha Pynn classic – a tall arrangement of delicate, blossoming branches.
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