chinoiserie chalet

Upstairs may have its Scalamandré spotlight, but we still made sure the downstairs foyer got its own moment to shine. While garage entries often go overlooked, especially stateside, this snowy Canadian entry called for a warm welcome — and a whole lot of coat storage. Inspired by a beloved artwork, we chose this ginger-jar wallpaper (also Scalamandre) to bring year-round cheer, paired with sleek cabinetry, brass hardware, and vintage pieces that blend form with function. A favorite mirror for quick earmuff checks, a vintage chest for accessories, and a charming corner chair round it all out. Scroll to see more of this cozy Canadian mudroom:

Location
Toronto, Canada

Project Type

Mudroom

"Moving into a modern townhome after years of living abroad, we were unsure how our beloved, traditional furniture - collected from many different countries and homes over decades - would fit into a downsized, more contemporary space. But working with Lara was nothing short of transformative. She not only honored the history and sentiment behind each piece, but managed to curate and position them in a way that felt new and fresh.

lara's ability to blend old-world charm with modern sensibility and efficiency made our “empty-nester-nest” feel both warm and fresh at the same time. Pieces we’ve had for years suddenly were able to come out of storage and had new life and purpose.
we couldn’t be more delighted with the result!"

Pamela, Toronto