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p e r s p e c t i v e s o n d e s i g n
Boho-modern, classic with an edge: Karen Cole's design
aesthetic may be difficult to put into words, but it's
apparent in every room she touches. As principal of
ColeDesign Studio, a boutique firm located in Toronto,
Karen imbues every space with classic sensibilities that
have a bit of a twist. Regardless how people may define
her signature, Karen's greatest ability is in translating
homeowners' visions into reality.
Functionality, beauty, and livability are paramount to
Karen's designs, and each room is a balance between
comfort and unpretentious sophistication. Her design
background, combined with a passion for travel, informs
her style: layered, luxurious, a little irreverent, and
refreshingly effortless. She enjoys carefully pushing the
boundaries of scale and proportion, while including
sentimental and meaningful pieces into the design.
Karen works alongside homeowners to create a shared
vision that is honed and developed throughout the
project, and she appreciates the fact that owners trust her
in this endeavor. The proof is in her repeat clientele, some
of whom call her work magical. And there does seem to be
a bit of magic in every room she touches—inspiration, wit,
and passion are apparent in each of her timeless designs.
