It was Colonel Mustard with the Candlestick in the Lounge
I came across this wallpaper, and the combo of the checkerboard pattern with the mustard colour had me seeing visions of board games and somewhere everyone could get comfy and hang out. With that as my guide, I wanted to build a cozy lounge-style games room where people of all ages would feel welcome.
To achieve a space that feels warm and inviting try mixing materials, patterns, textures, and wood tones.
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1. Ceiling Checkered wallpaper by Urban Walls, made in Canada ❋ 2. Chalk based paint by Colorantic, tinted to match Benjamin Moore’s Perfectly Pesto green, made in Victoriaville, QC ❋ 3. Set of 24 wooden crokinole/checkers pieces by Lee Valley Tools, made in Québec ❋ 4. Crokinole board handmade by Murray Skaling in Annapolis Valley, NS ❋ 5. Art prints by illustrator Lillian McKinnon of Three on the Treetop, made in Toronto, ON: King card print / Queen card print / Jack card print ❋ 6. Satin nickel switch plate cover from Lee Valley, made in Canada ❋ 7. Fabric floor lamp from Facebook Marketplace in Vancouver, BC ❋ 8. Ceramic checkerboard planter by artist Robyn Molnar of Nightshift Ceramics, made in Hamilton, ON ❋ 9. Essential Pot Planter from Common House Studio, made in Ontario ❋ 10. Linen fabric lampshade by Oatcake Supply Company, handmade in Ottawa, ON ❋ 11. Tossed Flowers wallpaper by Papillon Patterns x West Coast Walls, made in BC ❋ 12. Somewhere to store the games: Franco C shelf by De Gaspé, made in Montréal, QC ❋ 13. Wooden lamp base by Decent Living, made in Canada ❋ 14. Wool blanket by MacAusland's Woollen Mills, made in Bloomfield, PEI
Tip: So many of us bought puzzles during the height of lockdown and now that they’re done they’re being sold them on Facebook Marketplace for around $10 (like this Van Gogh one in Montréal). You can find board games too!
16. Marble side table from Facebook Marketplace in Mississauga, ON ❋ 17. Blue leather sofa by Decor-Rest Furniture Ltd., made in Toronto, ON ❋ 18. Cribbage Board by Denis Guertin, made in Austin, QC ❋ 19. Handmade walnut wooden tray by Etsy seller GJ Harris Carpentry in Canfield, ON ❋ 20. Raven ottoman by Birchwood Furniture, made in Calgary, AB ❋ 21. Night Cap candle by Yukon Built, made in Yukon ❋ 22. Hardwood flooring from Golden Elite Deco Center, made in Canada
And because of the Clue intro, here are four candlestick holders made in Canada:
Ceramic Candle Holder by dans le sac, made in Québec
Candlestick Holders by Elise, McLaughlan, made on Vancouver Island, BC
Candle holder | Vase by Maison Stoï, made in Montréal, QC
Taper Candle Holders by Miller + Co. Wood and Pottery, made on Vancouver Island, BC
And then for some fun, I designed some simple Clue cards for them:
