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<\/at-text>Design and lifestyle pro Christian Dare is a regular on Citytv\u2019s Cityline, giving viewers the inside track on what\u2019s new and trending. So it\u2019s no surprise that his home is a showcase of style.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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By Laura Bickle<\/a> | 2 minute read<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo: Ryan Emberley<\/p>\n

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\u201cI was inspired by the glam of the \u201970s, which is making a huge comeback in interiors.\u201d<\/h2>\n

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Christian Dare<\/p>\n

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What and where is your favourite room?<\/h2>\n

My living room in our home in Toronto<\/a>. It has lots of light and a great view of Trinity Bellwoods<\/a> Park.<\/p>\n

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What was the inspiration behind creating the room?<\/h2>\n

I was inspired by the glam of the \u201970s, which is making a huge comeback in interiors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

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What were the challenges in creating the room?<\/h2>\n

It’s overly long and narrow (only 10 ft. wide and 25 ft. long) and has no architectural detail. Plus, there are lots of bland picture windows and very few walls. But I had a few tricks up my sleeve. First, I added a faux fireplace mantel to inject some architectural interest. Second, I opted for a pull-down screen and projector to avoid giving an entire wall to a TV. Third, I opted for a modular sectional to make it feel custom and maximize the space. I then made faux metal window dividers to break up the oversized picture windows and mimic old warehouse-style windows.<\/p>\n

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Faux metal window dividers create the illusion of warehouse-style windows, adding architectural interest to otherwise plain-looking picture windows. Photo: Christian Dare<\/span><\/p>\n

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