A warm, welcoming and practical family living room that perfectly reflects it's coastal location

I'm happy to have my amazing client's home featured in Interior Insider!
I'll cut and paste the article here by Ash Read.

​"When Jil Sonia McDonald was asked by her client – a busy family with two sport-loving teens – to redesign their townhouse living room, she was tasked with finding the perfect balance of form and function.
The result is a beautiful yet practical family living room that achieves a refined coastal vibe by incorporating custom glass tile, weathered wood furniture, and seaside decor, that perfectly reflects both the family's lifestyle, and the home's location on the West Coast of Canada.

Photo: Design by Jil Sonia Interiors. Photo by Macy Yap. This beautiful yet practical family living room achieves a refined coastal vibe by incorporating custom glass tile, weathered wood furniture, and seaside decor

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​This beautiful yet practical family living room achieves a refined coastal vibe by incorporating custom glass tile, weathered wood furniture, and seaside decor.

​​“My client wanted a functional home with durable fabrics, but also wanted to incorporate a coastal vibe,” said McDonald. “A jumping point for us was choosing the custom glass tile around the fireplace. The watery blues, whites, and greens along with the fish scale shape bring a seaside look to her living room.”

Photo: Design by Jil Sonia Interiors. Photo by Macy Yap. Custom glass tiles around the fireplace provided a jumping point for the rest of the living room

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Custom glass tiles around the fireplace provided a jumping point for the rest of the living room.  A large poly rug grounds the space and upon it sits a large round weathered wood coffee table.

Photo: Design by Jil Sonia Interiors. Photo by Macy Yap. Large doors exit onto the rear garden and flood the room with natural light

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​Seaside decor – including coral, sand, starfish, shells, and pillows with hand painted fish – give a nod to the nearby ocean.

Photo: Design by Jil Sonia Interiors. Photo by Macy Yap. Glass vases sit on the mantle, filled with seaside-inspired decor

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Photo: Design by Jil Sonia Interiors. Photo by Macy Yap. Fish-print cushions bring fun and coastal vibes to this practical family living room

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​Chinese console tables sit either side of the fireplace and provide a home for circular gold lamps, wooden sculpture and a mixture of well-selected candles and more seaside decor.

Photo: Design by Jil Sonia Interiors. Photo by Macy Yap. Gold lamps, candles and seaside decor sit on top of Chinese side tables either side of the fireplace

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“The home is located on the West Coast of Canada where we have the fresh sea breezes and comfortable climate,” said McDonald. “As the ocean is just a short drive away, it’s wonderful to have continuity between the surroundings and her home.”
The living room provides a great example of how interior design can be both practical and beautiful in equal measure.
As the ocean is just a short drive away, it’s wonderful to have continuity between the surroundings and the home

Thanks Ash for the great article featuring my clients home!
Painting provided by Warline Painting!  

​Jil Sonia McDonald, Principal Designer at Jil Sonia Interiors
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COMPANY Jil Sonia Interiors Award-winning Virtual Home Interior Design in Canada, the USA and beyond Visit website

FOUNDER AND INTERIOR DESIGNER Jil Sonia McDonald
Jil McDonald, is the owner of Jil Sonia Interior Designs and has been a full time Interior Designer since 2007."