As The Toronto International Film Festival transforms The Six into Hollywood North, Colin and Justin reveal how to shop like a star and give your home an ‘Oscar’ winning makeover
Cast This Couch
Daybeds and chaise longues are as movie-tastic as they are practical, and can be used in the living room (as extra seating or as a coffee table) or in the boudoir. The ‘Miles’ tufted leather daybed from Structube, offers modern design with a smattering of vintage flair thanks to clean lines and buttoned leather upholstery.
Star Treatment
Reach for the stars with a Glittery garland from H&M.
This 8’ 9” twisted cotton cord features sixteen glittery stars and is made from Forest Stewardship Council certified paper – glamorous with a social conscience to boot! Drape it over a bedhead to suffuse a little pizazz, or wrap one around a framed artwork to add fun and sparkle.
Makeup Your Bathroom
Dressing room lighting is easy courtesy of the Ledsjö LED wall lamp from Ikea Canada Pop one either side of your bathroom vanity for a Liza Minnelli Cabaret dressing room vibe and you’ll soon be oozing perfectly lit filmic glamour. Hey, name us one star who doesn’t want that!
Create Your Own Guest-list
Being seen in the right places is an essential part of film star lifestyle, so be inspired: transform a corner of your home into Canada’s hippest hangout by adding a smart bar cart. The Tiered Bar Console from West Elm offers tri level storage plus an open glassware rack so you can dress to impress with bottles, ice buckets and mixers. The blend of antique brass, walnut and lacquer conspire a timeless feel that’s a true winner!
Your Name In Lights
Spell out your stardom with My Cinema Lightbox from Chapters/Indigo This long, lean beauty is inspired by retro cinema signs and lets you slide clear plastic letters and characters into slots on the front to create words and imaginative phrases. Perfect for home and wedding decor, milestone announcements or you just about any message care to share!
Become A Poster Child
Using film posters as art is an inexpensive way to add colour whilst expressing individuality. Shop around for images that are beautiful – as well as personal to you – and your décor will follow suit.
One of our favourites has to be the artwork for Quentin Tarantino’s ‘Pulp Fiction’, featuring the fabulous Uma Thurman. Grab your ticket for less than $20 at MoviePoster.com.
Tweet Tweet
Many Canadians tell us the problem with their décor is not knowing where to start. Our advice? Look for inspo in unusual places: perhaps the look of your favourite movie could prove the perfect kick off. Check out an amazing Twitter page called @Cinemapalettes – they create ‘paint boards’ based on movie colour spectrums ranging from ‘The Seven Year Itch’ to ‘Melancholia’. Hey, as the credits roll you could find yourself perfectly framed to choose your home’s tonal tactics!
Whether into cinema or not, everyone deserves a spot of ‘at home’ star treatment, huh? So go on: use a little movie inspiration and roll out the red carpet. In doing so, you could create the backdrop of which you’ve always dreamed. Now pass us the popcorn would you? But do it quietly…
The Toronto International Film Festival runs from 5 -15 September, details at www.tiff.net
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