Soothing grays, lively vignettes, and creative wall artwork decorate the house of Sacha and Melissa Leclair. Both moved in their townhouse the day when they got married (“We have to go to a honeymoon!” States Sacha), and so are smart enough to ask cash as their wedding presents in order that they could decorate their very first house.
When they moved in their townhouse in Ottawa, Ontario, the 1,500-square-foot space hadn’t been redecorated in quite some time. Pastel walls and large gold light fixtures adorned each room. Melissa and Sacha, both interior designers with a flair for the contemporary, got to work altering the townhouse in their dream house. “We have heard a whole lot,” says Melissa. “We learned how to operate collectively, and what each other’s style resembles.”
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The bedroom was initially painted a blue-gray, which Sacha believed too dim. After a few months, they decided to go with a daring black-and-white background behind the bed. “Ever since that time, the bedroom is now our favorite room in the home,” says Sacha. “We have definitely learned that sometimes you don’t get a space perfect in the first attempt, or with your initial idea.”
Table lamps: FORSÅ out of IKEA
Wallpaper: Eco Chic out of Crown Wallcoverings
Pendant: TAHITI pendant from Mikaza
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The master bedroom is one of the bigger rooms in the home, and at first Sacha and Melissa were overrun with the size. However, by producing this cozy reading nook on one side and filling each corner with interest, they handle the space and keep it from feeling too large.
Dresser: Structube
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Whenever they have the keys to their new residence, Sacha and Melissa knew they needed to paint everything as soon as possible. “We’re literally painting as we moved in since we hated the colours so much,” says Melissa.
They utilized a soothing neutral colour palette for a foundation in the family room, with contemporary pops of vivid green and white.
Table lamp: Loblaws
Sectional: The Brick
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The couple painted each and every wall in the home, including the garage door, front door, staircase railing, and the trim around the fireplace. A huge mirror adds light and the illusion of space whilst reflecting artwork Sacha and Melissa made with leftover house paint.
Mirror: House Depot
Vases: Mix of HomeSense, Value Village, and Bouclair
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The living room and joined dining room would be the very first primary rooms observable when entering the home, so Melissa and Sacha spent quite a little time playing with its design. A mix of ottomans, a little couch, and a plush chair provide the perfect quantity of seating. Art by Sacha — who is also a graphic designer — was created for this chamber.
Floor decoration: Spina lamp out of Structube
Chair: Hugo Sofa from EQ3
Chair: HomeSense
Ottoman: JYSK
Coffee table: Structube
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Perfectly styled vignettes fill each nook and cranny. Most are a mix of collected treasures, presents, and also the occasional Value-Village locate. Melissa’s father, a gifted craftsman, made the wooden bowls seen throughout the home.
Table lamps: Bouclair
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The joined living/dining rooms constitute the couple’s favorite space. “Since they’re both the least-used roomsthey stay nearly picture perfect all the time, and they feel great walking right into,” says Sacha. “Some people might not agree that a few of the least-used chambers are their favorites, but hey!”
Pendant: GLOBE from Structube
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Although they had a limited budget, the generous wedding presents they received allowed Sacha and Melissa to spend slightly more than normal on the dining room chairs, dining table, and living room couch. “We enjoyed wandering through stores for inspiration,” Sacha states.
Chairs: Flower dining chair from Urban Barn
Table: Kolbo dining table out of Urban Barn
Wallpaper: Neutral, Design by Colour by Blue Mountain Wallcoverings
Candlesticks: HomeSense
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Sacha and Melissa created most of the artwork in the house, including these beautiful blue-toned photographs on the hallway’s fog-gray walls.
Wall colour: Benjamin Moore’s Thunder
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They changed out each light fixture, mixing a few large splurges with big-box store purchases. “We really wanted our lighting to make a statement,” says Melissa.
Wall colour: Benjamin Moore’s Storm
Table: Classic
Pendant: MESA out of Structube
Chairs: Pink and Brown Sliver Chair, The Modern Shop
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While the home’s colour palette is based largely on black, white and grey, Melissa and Sacha were careful to incorporate personal touches which would prevent the home from getting cold. Eye-catching background and lively art keeps the bathroom warm and enjoyable.
“Being homeowners now, we realize we’ll never really be achieved,” says Sacha. “There’s always something to improve upon.” While Melissa and Sacha are thrilled with their house, they’re looking forward to tackling their next round of renovations: a kitchen and bathroom update and new hardwood floors.
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