THE ROOM EDITOR

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Welcome to

decorating in real life.

IS A NEW WAY TO APPROACH
YOUR HOME DECORATING CHALLENGE

DECORBLITZING

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1 / COLLECT

Together, we explore the room you want to tackle and we go through what you want out of your DecorBlitz experience.

We then gather up and look at all the great stuff you already have to work with, and discuss what can go where, and what items you might need to buy to fill in any gaps.

I snap a few pictures and off I go.

2 / CURATE

I create your customized DecorBlitz plan that includes a detailed list of quick-fixes and ideas – from a colour palette to how to work with the stuff you have.

I also put together a detailed shopping list of things that will fill in any gaps we identified.

I send you the plans and info and you handle the shopping.

3 / COMPLETE

You take your customized DecorBlitz plan, and your new purchases, and do as much or as little of the plan as you want.

No pressure.

And, if you need a helping hand – from hanging a picture (the right way) to mapping out a gallery wall to repositioning furniture and decor – I come back and we work together to make it happen.

I DON'T TEAR DOWN WALLS OR RIP UP FLOORS.
I DON'T MAKE YOU BUY A DESIGNER SOFA.

We work with what is there, I share some smart and sustainable design tricks and we invest in a few affordable additions to turn difficult or awkward rooms into better-functioning and more design-forward spaces.

SHOPPING SCOUT

I will take on your decorating shopping journey – either digitally or on foot – sourcing from a predetermined list or based on a general outline of category, style and budget.

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BESPOKE TRINKETER

I create bespoke interior design touches, from custom cushion covers to wall art to decorative accessories and gifts.

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HELPING HAND

I am available for decorative DIY – from styling bookshelves & tabletops to mounting shelves and helping to construct small flatpack furniture.

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HOW (else) I CAN HELP

I believe in

A main internal entry hall – devoid of windows and at the mercy of some cooler permanent fixtures – needed serious warming up through fun additions. Building around a cluster of treasured objects, a bold an bright direction was required.

Using a mix of a client's love of nature and her favourite cocktail lounge as inspiration, we created a fresh look for her garden room that works as an extension of the beautiful garden the space looks upon.

Through a bespoke VISION DOSSIER, we can get to the heart of a client's decor direction and plant the seed for the room to come.

Family fun is tidied away in a locker-style games cabinet and a coordinating cat pad, affordable neon sign and family Polaroids round out the playfulness.

I transformed a plain white lampshade into a statement topper for a lamp. The striking colour of the base was tricky to match, so a budget bespoke change was the only option.

This sitting room was still in moving-in mode when we tackled it through a much warmer, mix-and-match lens. The back wall was lined with prefabricated storage which we removed and replaced with flexible pieces that can be moved around the room, or into other rooms, as needs and desires change.

A bold but affordable piece of art was all the wall of this home office needed to create a statement when viewed through an opened door from the hallway.

Transitioning a childhood bedroom to cool teen hangout was a snap through some inexpensive additions. We jazzed up existing white furniture with Japanese washi tape for a temporary decorative solution.

A simple grey sofa got an injection of colour and texture through budget velvet cushions and soft accents. An inexpensive sheepskin, that was otherwise getting lost in the room, was hung from a curtain rod.

Once resting right on the mantel, these framed photos were elevated (literally) to allow other mantel-dwellers to shine. A slim picture shelf was all it took.

The wall of this property comes alive with a gallery of treasured art and objects owned by the young renters. Using non-permanent hanging methods, this damage-free way to approach a display means decorating doesn't come at a damaging cost.

I love clustering by a common colour. Here, the green in the book covers – even in varying shades – makes a random collection of stuff into a cool and coherent group.

Bold patterns and whimsical products make planning a baby's room the funnest of projects. I love how decorative pieces designed for little ones take the seriousness out of sophisticated modern base pieces.

An awkward corner in an angular room can be a waste of space. We maximized function by arranging the furniture to fit the space. This space benefits from bright natural light, so it made perfect sense to make it a reading nook. Smart use of a slim mirror on a thin strip of wall doubles the light from the amazing ceramic monkey table lamp.

It was a blast to include a love of baseball into a gallery wall. From the framed team T-shirt to a treasured bat to the stylish blue-jay-as-dapper-gentleman print, the mix is a true reflection of the client.

Wallpaper leads the way for the new look of a bathroom, and wallpapering only a small part of the room is cost-effective but still packs punch. Other small changes, like handles and textiles, keep costs low but impact high.

This vintage suitcase deserved to be celebrated, especially with its perfect amount of wear and history. Creating a faux shelf and bracketing it to the wall with leather straps made it playful but sophisticated, much like the homeowners.

Avoid the temptation to try (and fail) at matching. Instead, I like to go against the grain and jumble up accessories. Here, the only common element is the base colour.

A massive record collection can be a cool but visually overwhelming backdrop. Softening it up was a snap. We used circles, in the form of vases and a candle, plus a textured runner, for a quick fix that brought balance.

The Wedgwood-inspired library table is the focal point for a series of blues that are uniquely different, but harmonize beautifully. Pops of yellow break up the cool tones and add balance.

Through a bespoke VISION DOSSIER, we can get to the heart of a client's decor direction and plant the seed for the room to come.

Family fun is tidied away in a locker-style games cabinet and a coordinating cat pad, affordable neon sign and family Polaroids round out the playfulness.

I transformed a plain white lampshade into a statement topper for a lamp. The striking colour of the base was tricky to match, so a budget bespoke change was the only option.

A bold but affordable piece of art was all the wall of this home office needed to create a statement when viewed through an opened door from the hallway.

Once resting right on the mantel, these framed photos were elevated (literally) to allow other mantel-dwellers to shine. A slim picture shelf was all it took.

I love clustering by a common colour. Here, the green in the book covers – even in varying shades – makes a random collection of stuff into a cool and coherent group.

Avoid the temptation to try (and fail) at matching. Instead, I like to go against the grain and jumble up accessories. Here, the only common element is the base colour.

The Wedgwood-inspired library table is the focal point for a series of blues that are uniquely different, but harmonize beautifully. Pops of yellow break up the cool tones and add balance.

HOW I DO WHAT I DO

THE GLOBE & MAIL

“I didn’t want any pressure to go out and buy lots of new things… and I didn’t want someone to impose their style on me.”  She decided to enlist Elias Blunden-Stone…

REFINERY29

"I'm a big fan of decorating services like Toronto's The Room Editor, for example, who offers suggestions… on how to upgrade your space with items you already own.

IN the PRESS

NOT YOUR RICH GAY UNCLE'S DECORATOR

My approach to making a room work comes from years spent as a stylist, design journalist, collector, artist, maker, and passionate and savvy shopper.

These skills collide to inform how I see, how I decorate, and how I encourage other people to look at and embrace their possessions and do what they can with the great things they already have. Are you ready to
say hello to decorating in real life?

come say hello…

ELIAS BLUNDEN-STONE

ELIAS BLUNDEN-STONE

THE ROOM EDITOR

DECORBLITZER & HELPING HAND

ABOUT | PRESS | CONTACT | INSTAGRAM

DECORBLITZING

HOW DOES IT WORK?

1 / COLLECT

2 / CURATE

3 / COMPLETE

HOW (else) I CAN HELP

HOW I DO WHAT I DO

THE GLOBE & MAIL

REFINERY29

IN the PRESS

NOT YOUR RICH GAY UNCLE'S DECORATOR