Incollect Magazine - Issue 14

56 www.incollect.com Lori Morris The Gilded PalmWaterfront Lounge Toronto-based designer Lori Morris went all-in on gilded glamour with metallic tones and sparkling crystal in her waterfront lounge, which she described as a “celebration of sunshine and warmth.” Walls are awash with soft gold metallic mural wallpaper and antiqued mirror panels that catch and reflect sunlight. More reflective surfaces dot the room— a faceted polished chrome console à la Paul Evans’s Cityscape series, contemporary brass-framed lounge chairs, and the designer’s own glossy enamel and brass Stuart coffee table. A trio of crystal and copper palm tree chandeliers recalls Austrian architect Josef Hoffmann’s circa 1918 ‘Palme Kobe’ Jugendstil chandelier. Fur-covered furniture is alluringly decadent, oversized, and plush; there’s a palm tree floor lamp wearing a crown of ostrich feathers, and ottomans are covered in a rich, riotous floral tapestry. Witty and lighthearted artwork keeps the mood festive and fun, with a pair of Hunt Slonem bunny paintings, and contemporary riffs on the legacy of Pop Art master Roy Lichtenstein by “The King of Pop Art” Nelson de la Nuez, with First Class Girl, 2019, and A Perfect Match, 2024.