At Home

A warm sanctuary in Toronto

A painting by Karina Bania in the dining room of art advisor Rachel Elliott.
Painting by Karina Bania

The Toronto duplex of Rachel Elliott (Lio Projects) becomes a warm sanctuary through a highly-personal art collection and rich textures. Each area of the art advisor's home tells a story, from the custom Karina Bania painting above the couch, acquired at a time of transition and aptly titled On the Horizon, to the Christina Watka Light Totem sculpture in the kitchen, part of a series shared by each of her family members. Scroll through for the full tour.

The living room in the home of art advisor Rachel Elliott, featuring artwork by Sinziana Velicescu and Inka Bell.
A large gallery wall in the home of art advisor Rachel Elliott, featuring works by Inka Bell, Sinziana Velicescu, Jordan Sullivan, and Chad Kouri.
Gallery wall featuring works by Inka Bell, Sinziana Velicescu, Jordan Sullivan, and Chad Kouri

I’ve collected art at different phases of my life. Some pieces commemorate places I’ve been, while other pieces make me feel connected to the artist’s voice and process.

Rachel Elliott

A painting by Karina Bania in the dining room of art advisor Rachel Elliott.
Painting by Karina Bania
The home of art advisor Rachel Elliott.
A sculpture by Christina Watka in the home of art advisor Rachel Elliott.
Sculpture by Christina Watka (left)

I’ve always been a believer that space should equal sanctuary, ergonomics are important, and art should be meditative.

Rachel Elliott

The kitchen with a sculpture by Christina Watka in the home of art advisor Rachel Elliott.
Sculpture by Christina Watka (right)
Artwork by RF. Alvarez in the home of art advisor Rachel Elliott.

Photos by Alex Lukey; styled by Joel Bray and Rachel Elliott

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