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Volume 32, Number 1, January 2010
Date of Issue: December 2009
EditorSuzanne Dimma
Art Director
Maarten Sluyter
Deputy Editor Hilary Smyth
Managing Editor Kate Quetton
DECORATING + DESIGN Senior Editor Meg Crossley
Senior Design Editor Sally Armstrong
Design Editors Cameron MacNeil
Stephanie White
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Michael Penney
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Assistant to the Editor Kai Ethier
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FEATURES 64 Renegade Regency Victoria Webster’s
vision of a home teeming with colour and pattern is brilliant in more ways than one. By Amy Verner
74 Trends 2010 House & Home editors reveal the year’s top trends. Produced by Stacey Smithers, Morgan Michener, Michael Penney, Stephanie White, Meg Crossley and Joel Bray; text by Laurie Jennings
82 Playful Modern An eco-focused designer’s family-friendly home cleverly mixes lofty spaces, iconic furniture and quirky touches. By Laura Muir
88 Stylish Sunday Brunch Kick off the new year with an easy, elegant brunch of fresh fruit, fl uff y waffl es, baked eggs and herbed sausages. By Claire Tansey
DEPARTMENTS 14 Editor’s Page Talking trends 16 Contributors Three from this issue 18 RSVP Our readers have their say 23 Style Files News, ideas, hot topics
and trends 32 More or Less Essentials for the
adventurous living room 34 Finds The latest from the world
of design 36 View Lynda Reeves on navigating
new trends 38 Rooms That Work Serious comfort
in an elegant living room 40 Design Lesson Use an all-occasion
chair here, there, anywhere 44 Trend Talk Kelvin Browne explores new attitudes about homes 46 Living Two design insiders turn their
period home into an eclectic haven 54 Focus Our favourite statement chairs 59 Events Home and garden shows,
antique sales and art exhibits 96 Food News New tips, tools and
tricks for the gourmet104 Source Guide Where to fi nd it118 Ask a Designer™ Cameron MacNeil
answers your decorating questions 120 Trendwatch Amp up the cool factor
with rock ’n’ rolla style!
ON THE COVERA family home bursts with colour
and pattern. Story, page 64.
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I’ll never forget the first time I visited the home that you see on our cover this month. I was instantly taken by its bright, citrus-green front door. It made such an upbeat statement in a traditional neighbourhood, where most doors are fail-safe black or forest green. The unexpected use of colour told me I was in for a treat. As I stepped inside, I nearly had a heart attack it was so amazing! I should have known the house was going to be special, considering it belongs to fashion trailblazer Victoria Webster. As soon as I left, I called the office to tell them how great it was, ultimately planning to put it on the cover of the Trends issue you’re holding now.
What I love about this house (page 64) is its rebellious London townhouse feel and daring use of vibrant colour — so unusual in a gracious, classic space. Where most people would turn to off-white paint and chintz wallpapers, Victoria chose black and orange lacquered walls. And of course the house showcases a number of this year’s key trends, like upholstered walls, wallpapered ceilings, velvet upholstery and a statement-making freestanding tub — all of it coming together to create something entirely unique. For me, this is ultimately what embracing trends is all about: breathing fresh energy into our homes and looking beyond the predictable to create a brand new look.
For most people, though, working with trends is an evolution, not a revolution. We feel far more comfortable adding a few new elements here and there, rather than blazing new trails and totally transforming our homes. To make it easier to pick and choose what works for you, we’ve highlighted this year’s key trends in each of our feature homes and in our trends feature (page 74). I hope they’ll get you excited about decorating in 2010, and, like Victoria, bring a sense of exuberance and personality to your home. Maybe you’ll even set a few trends of your own along the way — there’s no better time than now to start fresh.
Warmest wishes for a wonderful 2010.
Talking Trends
EASY UPDATES 3 ways to work this year’s trends into your home.
Bring in some velvetIt’s the fabric of the moment. Go all
out and recover a sofa or just add
accent pillows. Pillow, Constantine.
Warm things upTarnished brass and gold on furniture
details and accessories keep things
hot. Brass lanterns, Martha Sturdy.
Add a statement chairB&B Italia’s Crinoline chair mixes
organic texture and bold lines for a
hippie-chic statement. Chair, Kiosk.
P.S. We’re kicking off 2010 with a fresh look
and some exciting new features. In this
issue, our Design Lesson (page 40) shows
you how to turn a junk-store chair into a
treasure; and in a fun new Style Files
column (page 30), Mark Challen tracks how
style in film inspires our homes. I’m also
happy to announce the launch of H&H
online TV — check out houseandhouse.com
for details. And while you’re on our site,
click Design to get my secrets for spending
wisely on trend items.
SPOT THE TRENDSLook for this symbol throughout the issue to fi nd the top trends for the coming year.
TRENDS2010
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PER KRISTIANSEN: “A new bathroom is a priority —
ours is quite sad. Our 100-year-old house is definitely more shabby than chic, but we love it to bits.”An award-winning commercial photographer with
a lengthy list of high-profile clients, Per is also a
celebrated artist who is constantly evolving and
improving his eye — he never leaves home without
a camera. For this issue, he captured “Living” (page
46). Originally from Norway, he has now settled in
Toronto where he lives with his wife and daughter.
KRISTEN VINAKMENS: “After years of settling for a two-seater sofa, I’m looking for the comfiest, longest couch I can possibly fit in my small apartment.”A writer and editor for the past eight years,
Toronto-based Kristen is always on the move —
passionate about yoga, dance and running, she
writes extensively about beauty, health and
lifestyle issues for several magazines including
Today’s Parent and Elle Canada. For this issue,
she penned Profile in “Style Files” (page 23).
AMY VERNER: “I may be the last person who doesn’t have a flat-screen TV, so that’s right up there. Or, some contemporary photography.”As the style reporter for The Globe and Mail, Amy
has the enviable job of unearthing what’s hot and
what’s not. Since studying media criticism at New
York University, she has been navigating media
circles with aplomb — she penned this issue’s
“Renegade Regency” (page 64) and contributes
to Toronto Life, Fashion and Wallpaper magazines.
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I wanted to commend House & Home for a fabulous Holiday issue. The featured homes were bursting with personality and individual style, and showcased unique pieces gathered over time by the owners. It was also refreshing to see some new designers and retailers.— CHANIA ALLEN Oakville, Ont.
I used Lucy Waverman’s simple recipe for standing rib roast (“Entertaining,” November) — the first time I had followed a recipe for a rib roast, since I serve it quite infrequently. Lucy’s recipe helped me turn my roast (which I spent a fortune on!) into a succulent, beautiful and perfect dish. — LYNDA T. WALKER Ottawa
After reading the November issue, I’m not sure exactly what I should be “celebrating.” If this was the Holiday issue, I think it missed the mark! I know we all need to pare down and economize, but does that mean we relinquish colour, glitz and a little holiday glamour? I hope not! — LYNN WIEGAND
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VANCOUVER BOUTIQUE HEATHER ROSS IN HOUSECONJURES A HOME DRESSED IN DRIFTWOOD HUES, VINTAGE FINDS AND ELEGANT OBJECTS.
FIND IT: Heather Ross In House,1525 West 6th Ave., Vancouver. (604) 738-4284 or heatherrossinhouse.com. HISTORY: After returning to Vancouver from Paris (where she worked as a textile designer) in 2001, artist Heather Ross opened a space to showcase another of her talents — photography — as well as an eclectic array of contemporary home objects, vintage treasures, and antique pieces. In 2008, she moved to a larger storefront in the South Granville Lofts. STYLE: Ross always envisioned a European atelier, rather than a typical store: poured concrete floors, clean white walls and a purposefully raw atmosphere form an uncluttered setting for her restrained vignettes. At the back of the serene boutique, Ross paints in her art studio.HOTTEST ITEMS: Cosy up with sumptuous Tibetan llama wool throw pillows (from $125) in a range of soft shades from vanilla to grey-
blue. Just as popular are the vintage glass- and silverware (including silver trays, coffee pots and decanters from $15 to $295) that Ross calls “serendipitous finds.”BEST BUYS: Voluptuous modern vases (from less than $30) in a variety of shapes and sizes. All-natural soy candles (from $8.50) from Nelson, B.C.-based Trillium make gorgeous gifts or affordable indulgences.WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Ross’s elemental paintings (from $750 to $4,400). — JENNIFER DAVID
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RIGHT: Triptych by Heather Ross, $2,500 each; tripod
table, $395; black table, $450; blue vase, $225.
BELOW: Tray, $125; vase, $55; goblet, $38; bottles,
$8 to $12 each; table, $145.
Owner Heather Ross. Cat and peony vases (foreground), $130; tall periwinkle vases, $175.
Elegant finds, from porcelain bowls to
woolen pillows, are awash in coastal hues.
Condiment bowls, large, $26; small, $18.
Vintage West German vase, $45.
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shapes and a hint
of Eastern influence
are trademarks of
the store’s breezy
style. 4”-high vase with muslin box, $30.RIGHT: Antique
bentwood chair, $110; silver-plated trophy cup, $60.
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STYLE STEAL
WHO: Kurt Dexel, Dexel CraftedWHERE: Vancouver, (604) 786-0183 or dexelcrafted.comWHAT: Handcrafted furniture and accessories that celebrate the beauty and warmth of wood. STANDOUT PRODUCT: Pendant lights embossed with wallpaper and doily patterns, designed in collaboration with ceramic artist Laura McKibbon (profiled in H&H, August 2007). LATEST: New designs incorporate cork — Dexel started working with the material last spring, when he discovered it was eco-friendly. (It’s harvested without damaging the tree.) “Like wood, the look and feel is rich and warm,” he says.TREEHUGGER CRED: The rustic-looking Timber collection is made with lumber reclaimed from demolished warehouses and industrial buildings in Vancouver. — KRISTEN VINAKMENS
SELF-TAUGHT CRAFTSMAN KURT DEXEL COAXES HUMBLE MATERIALS INTO MUST-HAVE FURNITURE
SEEN AT: Cinq 01, restaurateur
Toufik Sarwa’s eyecatching new
bistro on Toronto’s College St. strip.
DESIGNED BY: Commute Home,
commutehome.com.
WHY WE LOVE IT: Visual surprises
lie in every corner of this trendy
eatery, from the panel of an Air
France plane nestled in a ceiling
recess to the worn leather pommel
horse that displays cut flowers.
Behind the long wooden bar,
a wall decorated with custom-cast,
white plaster ceiling medallions
is particularly striking. Achieve a
similar look at home by mounting
a selection of ready-made versions
found at big-box stores or salvage
shops. Painted a single colour, they
create a feature wall that’s beautifully
ornate but not over the top. Cinq 01, 501 College St., (416) 964-1555.
Create a feature panel with plaster ceiling medallions.
ABOVE: The elegant
construction of Dexel’s
furniture, such as the
Boomerang chair,
reflects his appreciation
for old world joinery
and his background
in civil engineering.
Boomerang chair and
ottoman in black walnut and leather, $5,200. LEFT: A Console table
is new to the Angular
collection. Black walnut table, $1,950; stool, $600.
Kurt with his lab,
Canela (Spanish
for cinnamon).
One-of-a-kind
handcrafted
lights are the
first in a series
of collaborative
works by Kurt
Dexel and
Vancouver
ceramicist
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of Cul De
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Wonder Wall
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PROJECT: Transform an awkward entry into a functional focal point
MATERIALS: 1 console table, 1 mirror, 6 plates, 1 lamp, 2 storage
boxes, ribbon, semi-gloss Ralph Lauren paint in Marble (UL16)
HOW-TO:
WHERE: The Heinz Architectural Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, cmoa.org WHEN: Until January 31, 2010COOL FACTOR: Palm Springs’ reputation as a glamorous enclave of modern design is due in part to late photographer Julius Shulman’s striking images (shown here) of the area’s mid-century architecture, which turned buildings such as Richard Neutra’s Kaufman House into icons. The exhibition brings together almost 100 of his pictures shot between 1937 and 2007. SOUVENIR: Coffee table tome Julius Shulman: Palm Springs (Rizzoli, $71).
DESTINATION
EDITOR DIY FOYER FIX-UP
MICHAEL PENNEY, Style Editor
1. REVIVE A MIRROR WITH PAINTThis baroque
showstopper
was a family hand-
me-down. I loved
its flamboyant
shape, but the
original gold frame
was a little too
Liberace.
Repainting the
mirror black gave
it a modern feel,
but I preserved its
old world charm
by applying only
one coat, so flecks
of gold showed
through, giving an
aged patina.
2. HANG PLATES AS ART I was going for
trad with a twist,
so when I spotted
these $7 blue
and white plates
in Chinatown,
I immediately
decided to hang
them on the wall
for a little added
colour. This
diamond pattern
works with the
mirror’s curviness,
but many different
configurations are
possible. Map out
a scheme on the
floor first to find
a layout you love.
3. DECORATE BOXES WITH RIBBON Cheerful red boxes
from Ikea keep
hats, mitts and mail
hidden but handy.
Trimming them
with pretty ribbon
kept them from
looking too plain
amongst all the
other patterns.
Attach the ribbon
with a glue gun
about 2" to 2-½"
below the lip of the
lid. For added
character, flesh
out the vignette
with a few
personal pieces.
Change lampshades for
a fresh look
While you’re in town...STAY: The historic Omni William Penn Hotel, omnihotels.com. Mid-century president John F. Kennedy stayed in this glam Art Deco getaway. EAT: Bona Terra, bonaterrapgh.com. Located just up the river, this farm-to-table spot draws up a daily menu of fresh seasonal fare. ALSO SEE: Shepard Fairey: Supply and Demand, The Andy Warhol Museum (warhol.org). A 20-year retrospective of the L.A. artist behind the now-iconic red, white and blue Obama campaign poster.
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Must-see exhibit: Palm Springs Modern: Photographs by Julius Shulman.
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NOW & THEN
SCREEN STYLE
A slew of previously discontinued pieces are once again in demand.
MARK CHALLEN, H&H style
commentator
Comeback Kids
Director Nancy Meyers’ latest film, It’s Complicated, delivers another trendsetting kitchen.
Meyers’ winning formula of pairing mega-watt stars (Meryl Streep plays opposite Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin) with jaw-dropping kitchens has designophiles lining up for It's Complicated. It’s hard to steal the spotlight from Streep, but this kitchen comes close. Restaurant chic is warmed up with painted shelving, rattan blinds and striped yellow slipcovered stools — just when we’re wanting our homes to feel cosier.
The Holiday, 2006Meyers’ Los Angeles eat-in belonging
to Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz)
heralded rustic modern style: a
farmhouse table, sleek black cabinets,
no uppers and classic lantern lighting.
Meryl Streep plays a
love-torn bakery owner
with a fab home kitchen.
Something’s Gotta Give, 2003Designers tell me they still field
requests to reinterpret the black-
and-white beach house kitchen
from Meyers’ hit starring Diane
Keaton and Jack Nicholson.
1. CORD CHAIR
Canadian designer Jacques
Guillon’s 1953 Cord Chair
was recently reissued after
40 years out of production.
$895. At Avenue Road.
2. SALT & PEPPER
Designer Jens Quistgaard’s
teak salt and pepper mills for
Dansk, made in the 1950s
and ’80s, have been
re-released in acacia wood. Approx. $65. At The Bay.
4. BUBBLE LAMPS
The Criss-Cross version of
George Nelson’s Bubble
lamp is now also available in
Saucer, Ball, Cigar and Pear
shapes. $359 to $405. At retailers across Canada.
3. POTTERY
Russel Wright’s American
Modern dinnerware (from
1939 to 1959) is back in its
original mid-century palette.
From approx. $20. At bauerpottery.com.
5. PAPERWEIGHT
Montreal designer Francois
Dallegret’s gold and sterling
silver Art Breaker paperweight
has been reintroduced by
New York-based Areaware.
Approx. $80. At areaware.com.
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WING-STYLE SOFA
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Produced by CAMERON MACNEIL
MOST WANTED Modern updates for the adventurous living room.
$1,712Oly Studio Vincent
side table. Resin. 20-1/2" h. x 18" diam. At Cocoon Fine Furnishings, Celadon and other retailers.
$500Driftwood end
table. Driftwood; glass. 24-1/2" h. x 27" diam. At Crate & Barrel.
$200Camilla House
Imports driftwood
side table. Wood. 23-1/2" h. x 20-1/2" diam. At retailers across Canada.
$115Fabric Cue
velvet pillow
in Paprika.
20" sq. At Elte.
$45Tempo velvet
pillow in
Persimmon.
20" sq. At Crate & Barrel.
$27Sanela
velvet
cushion.
26" sq. At Ikea.
$975Half-Mile Ray
Searchlight floor
lamp. Cast aluminum; hardwood. 64-1/2" h. x 23-1/2" w. x 23-1/2" d. At Restoration Hardware.
$689Retro photographer’s
floor lamp. Steel; mahogany. 66" h. x 30-1/2" w. x 30-1/2" d. At Ethan Allen.
$399Photographer’s
Tripod floor lamp.
Metal; hardwood. 52" h. x 23" w. x 20" d. At Pottery Barn.
$5,935Bright Chair Mini Van sofa. Hardwood; COM upholstery. 34" h. x 84" w. x 35" d. At South Hill Home.
$3,393Lee Industries 4974 sofa. Maple; COM upholstery. 42" h. x 86" w. x 40" d. At retailers across Canada.
$2,474Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Louisa sofa.
Hardwood; COM upholstery. 32" h. x 79" w. x 33" d. At Celadon and other retailers.
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NEW & NOWFrom the world of design.
1. FREEZE FRAME Inspired by the
quiet beauty of the Arctic, Bleu Nature
created the stunning Kisimi table lamp
with a base that resembles driftwood
frozen in a block of ice. Acrylic; cotton; driftwood. 14-1/2" h. x 8" sq. Approx. $2,095. At retailers across Canada.
2. SPLENDOUR IN THE GRASS Always
an easy way to add textural interest,
grasscloth gets a chic update this year
with avant-garde pattern. Create a
dynamic feature wall with these designs
from Jardins En Fleur. In Houndstooth, Oiseau Silhouette and Ikat. Approx. $9/sq.ft. At retailers across Canada and through jardinsenfl eur.com.
3. ROOTS OF STYLE Brent Comber’s
latest piece is a sleek, sophisticated
reincarnation of the popular wood-
block stool/side table. Handcrafted of
B.C. western red cedar, the Teacup stool
adds rustic-modern appeal alongside
any sofa or chair. Hardwax oil fi nish. 17" h. x 15" diam. $760 each. At Domaine Fine Furnishings and Brent Comber Studio.
4. HIGH AND DRY Plush and ornate,
these pretty damask-pattern jacquard-
terry towels are a rich addition in the
bathroom. In dark grey or light grey (shown). Washcloth, $9; hand towel, $20; bath towel, $40. At Anthropologie.
5. TABLE SERVICE With a warm brass
patina and a clean, airy silhouette, the
antique-look Sojourn side table is a
graceful addition to the living room or
study. Iron; antique mirror. 23" h. x 16" diam. $490. At Barrymore Furniture.
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Some fads in home decorating are early clues of bigger trends to come, while others should have a “buyer beware” tag that warns us all of the danger of jumping too fast. My rule of thumb is simple. If you have to redecorate a room to accommodate a trend, you should think again. Seek out trends that you can easily inject for maximum effect.
For me, a good fad was the ebony hardwood floors that I first saw in a magazine. I stained my mid-brown floors espresso and have never looked back. Nothing else in the room had to change, but those floors transformed my ho-hum living room into high drama. Eventually, the fad became a huge trend and now it’s settled into a classic choice that I personally will not tire of.
As much as I want my rooms to look fresh and current, I am so relieved that I didn’t indulge in at least one of last year’s hottest trends. The whole “glamour fashion” look, with its overscaled damask patterned wallpaper and fabrics, glossy black furniture, low-hanging crystal chandeliers and animal print rugs was, at first glance, fun and frisky. But for me, it soon wore thin. I’m seeing it in the lobbies of new condo buildings and hip hotel rooms. To me it feels too trendy and contrived to age well.
I feel the same way about the reappearance of shiny, white kitchens, and the return of polished black granite that is creeping back into counters, floors and furniture. These materials seem to be
Lynda Reeves explains how to tame a trend so it doesn’t tame you.
Cautionary Tales
I snapped this photo wall in the Monica Rich Kosann
boutique at Bergdorf Goodman’s to inspire.
Pick up the
new
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catalogue to
see their
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statement
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upholstered
in dark
claret velvet
caught my
eye on the
floor of ABC
Carpet &
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Spot the
trends that
endured in
this great
new book,
at Indigo.
On closer inspection,
black pushpins held up
unframed photography.
The Color Reform rugs at ABC Carpet
have dazzling jewel tones. Look for
them this side of the border at Elte.
I chose Ravished
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Laid-back LuxeGet serious about comfort in an elegant living room.Produced by MORGAN MICHENER | Text by CATHERINE MACINTOSH
This welcoming space is design’s answer to comfort food — it looks familiar and feels comfortable with its traditional chairs, light grey walls, warm sisal rug and slipcovered sofa, yet it’s still exciting and works for both an easy night in or entertaining friends. And just like home cooking, it only takes a few dashes of spice to keep things fresh and current. Here, it’s the bleached-wood accents and pops of persimmon orange and zebra-stripe fabric that elevate the room from humble to haute. A well-curated collection of natural and silver objects is subtle but striking behind glass doors. The full-size desk with its elegant lines and classic black top, much more practical than a typical sofa table, proves function needn’t be sacrificed for style.
Cosy throw Inject colour with a throw in a vibrant
shade that can be swapped out easily
as seasons or tastes change.
Lima Alpaca throw, $199. At Crate & Barrel.
Bleached-wood cabinetDisplay natural
curiosities and
personal collections
in a glass-fronted
shelving unit.
French casement cabinet, approx. $2,600. At Restoration Hardware.
Stylish stoolAdd interest with a multifunctional
bench in a punchy zebra-print fabric.
Hilary bench, $2,220. Through Oly Studio.
Classic paletteA black, white and neutral
palette can be easily
invigorated with hits of
bright colour.
Drapery rod, $32, rings, $8/7, Umbra; 6'-x-9' sisal rug, $785, Y&Co; fabrics, black, $40/yd., white, $32/yd., linen, $106/yd., orange, $92/yd., zebra print, $41/yd., Robert Allen; paint, Sel De Mer (6182-11), from $29/gal., Sico.
Slipcovered sectional Sink into a relaxed white cotton sofa.
Karlstad sofa, $1,300. At Ikea.
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Laid-back LuxeGet serious about comfort in an elegant living room.Produced by MORGAN MICHENER | Text by CATHERINE MACINTOSH
This welcoming space is design’s answer to comfort food — it looks familiar and feels comfortable with its traditional chairs, light grey walls, warm sisal rug and slipcovered sofa, yet it’s still exciting and works for both an easy night in or entertaining friends. And just like home cooking, it only takes a few dashes of spice to keep things fresh and current. Here, it’s the bleached-wood accents and pops of persimmon orange and zebra-stripe fabric that elevate the room from humble to haute. A well-curated collection of natural and silver objects is subtle but striking behind glass doors. The full-size desk with its elegant lines and classic black top, much more practical than a typical sofa table, proves function needn’t be sacrificed for style.
Cosy throw Inject colour with a throw in a vibrant
shade that can be swapped out easily
as seasons or tastes change.
Lima Alpaca throw, $199. At Crate & Barrel.
Bleached-wood cabinetDisplay natural
curiosities and
personal collections
in a glass-fronted
shelving unit.
French casement cabinet, approx. $2,600. At Restoration Hardware.
Stylish stoolAdd interest with a multifunctional
bench in a punchy zebra-print fabric.
Hilary bench, $2,220. Through Oly Studio.
Classic paletteA black, white and neutral
palette can be easily
invigorated with hits of
bright colour.
Drapery rod, $32, rings, $8/7, Umbra; 6'-x-9' sisal rug, $785, Y&Co; fabrics, black, $40/yd., white, $32/yd., linen, $106/yd., orange, $92/yd., zebra print, $41/yd., Robert Allen; paint, Sel De Mer (6182-11), from $29/gal., Sico.
Slipcovered sectional Sink into a relaxed white cotton sofa.
Karlstad sofa, $1,300. At Ikea.
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Chair colour, Ralph Lauren Veranda (IB145),
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BEFORE The $40 find
Turn a $40 junk-store find into the best seat in the house.
THE ALL-OCCASION CHAIR
AS A BEDSIDE TABLESubstitute an armless chair beside a
low-profile headboard for a stylish way
to break up a bedroom set. Ensure the
seat meets the mattress height or the
chair might look off scale. For extra
pop, set a neutral chair against a
colour-blocked wall. This look works
best for the maximalist who thrives
amid a hive of beloved possessions,
not minimalists who sleep easier with
clutter behind closed drawers. Chair reupholstery, Soft Options Upholstery; clock, Queen West Antique Centre; wall hook, ChairTableLamp; plaid blanket, Elte; wall colour, Ralph Lauren Cottage Green (VM115), The Home Depot.
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AS A TOWEL RACKIntroducing a decorative chair into
a bathroom fitted with matching
fixtures and cabinets loosens up
the look. Stack extra towels on the
seat, or top it with a tray to display
toiletries or set down a wineglass
during a languorous soak.Anchor, Jackson Falk; toiletries, L’Occitane; wall colour, Pale Powder (204), trim, Pointing (2003), Farrow & Ball.
AS A MULTITASKERWhen a small space moonlights as a dining area and office,
call on an occasional chair to work double shifts. The plush
upholstered seat creates a welcoming guest chair or softens
long hours at a desk. The white finish and brown upholstery
are neutral enough to mix with other chairs at the table. Table, blue upholstered chair, vase, bowl, Elte; lamp, Decorum Decorative Finds; art, Absolutely North.
AS EXTRA SEATINGEasier to push around than a sofa and
more airy than an upholstered piece, this
chair can be fetched whenever guests
outnumber perches. Flared legs and
a wide backrest give it extra presence. Bookcase, carpet, sofa, Ikea; wing chair, Restoration Hardware; lamp, side table, throw, candlesticks, Elte; portrait, books, 507 Antiques; cushion fabric, Designer Fabrics; coffee tables, Arcadia Antiques; vase, ChairTableLamp; framed print, Absolutely North; topiaries, Quince.
For a chair that can move
between rooms, opt for
a neutral palette
Chair Refinishing 101• Use fine-grit sandpaper to rub off the wood’s shiny finish and prep
it for paint.• Apply one coat of latex primer ($10). For a smooth finish with minimal
brush strokes, use a brush with soft natural bristles.• Brush on two light coats of latex semi-gloss interior paint ($20/quart).
“I don’t sand between coats because I apply the paint in thin layers,” says H&H style editor Michael Penney, adding that “thin” means he can see the primer showing through after the first coat. Applying paint too thickly can cause it to glob or chip off.
• Supply an upholsterer with 1 yard velvet ($15) and request nailhead trim ($75 total for upholstery and tacks). Or, to do it yourself, pop out the seat, wrap with velvet, staple overhang to underside and hammer on trim (for more detailed instructions, visit us online).
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Outside Influences“Eating out” no longer
means sampling the new
neighbourhood bistro. Great
for entertaining (and real-
estate value), outdoor
kitchens help to keep air
conditioning bills low.
Heavy MetalOnce the crowning glory
for barns, standing-seam
metal roofing is moving to
the city. Low-maintenance
and made from recycled
materials, this hip roof is
also easy on utility bills.
Take a StandWe thought we were seeing
things but Kohler confirms it:
more consumers are installing
urinals at home. Waterless
versions, like the Steward S
model, save thousands of
litres of water per year.
Concrete IdeaFrom floors and countertops
to bathtubs, concrete is
becoming the go-to material
for interior applications for its
natural insulation properties.
The texture and pitting adds
a raw industrial edge.
Hot StuffSince Dr. Oz introduced
viewers to the benefits of
infrared saunas, the popularity
of these sleek stalls has risen
faster than the temperature
inside. Saunacore sauna, Bona Vista LeisureScapes.
A few months ago, I was meandering through New York’s Flatiron district, a happening part of town with lots of condo construction, new restaurants and hip design stores. Strolling along Broadway near Fifth Avenue, I spotted the familiar Restoration Hardware. I walked in and ... wanted to buy everything. No more faux Mission-style furniture. No sign of English country cute. Instead, the retailer had opted for patina
in place of perfection, using reclaimed wood, nicely worn leather and rough galvanized metal in many of their pieces. The store was now called a gallery to emphasize the products’ uniqueness, and the
catalogue showed European artisans next to items they’d created for the chain.
Then I realized it’s a bit odd to see what I’ve always believed was my unique sensibility available in 99 Restoration Hardware locations across North America. Either my eclectic taste has become trendy, or
“In an increasingly virtual world, the real
is in greater demand than ever before”
Faced with changes on the retail horizon, design insider
Kelvin Browne confronts an aesthetic identity crisis.
Making Trends Meet
Kelvin Browne has an M. Arch from the University of Toronto and writes about architecture and design for several national publications.
I’ve bought into today’s trends without knowing it. I had to ask myself, “What happened?”
WE’RE NOT DECORATING, WE’RE CURATING When I got home, I spoke with several architects and interior designers about what I’d seen. As it turns out, the attitude people have about furnishing homes has changed. “Express not impress” is the new mantra. Apparently, we don’t decorate anymore, we curate. This doesn’t mean you want your house to look like an art gallery, but it does capture a heightened sense people have when acquiring things — it feels like something more than merely shopping. Designer Sloan Mauran says, “Before, there were looks. Now it’s not so cookie-cutter. I encourage clients to reflect themselves in their homes, not just pick a style.”
There’s lots of juxtaposition these days, of old and new, and the high-tech with the artisanal. However, I think the real overall trend in how rooms are furnished is about a reconciliation of comfort and restraint. Few of us today want minimal — its demise corresponds with a need to be cosy at home when the world is a tough place. At the same CONTINUED ON PAGE 114
SUSTAINABLE CHANGE H&H picks five eco-chic trends that will change our homes in 2010 — and beyond.
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Outside Influences“Eating out” no longer
means sampling the new
neighbourhood bistro. Great
for entertaining (and real-
estate value), outdoor
kitchens help to keep air
conditioning bills low.
Heavy MetalOnce the crowning glory
for barns, standing-seam
metal roofing is moving to
the city. Low-maintenance
and made from recycled
materials, this hip roof is
also easy on utility bills.
Take a StandWe thought we were seeing
things but Kohler confirms it:
more consumers are installing
urinals at home. Waterless
versions, like the Steward S
model, save thousands of
litres of water per year.
Concrete IdeaFrom floors and countertops
to bathtubs, concrete is
becoming the go-to material
for interior applications for its
natural insulation properties.
The texture and pitting adds
a raw industrial edge.
Hot StuffSince Dr. Oz introduced
viewers to the benefits of
infrared saunas, the popularity
of these sleek stalls has risen
faster than the temperature
inside. Saunacore sauna, Bona Vista LeisureScapes.
A few months ago, I was meandering through New York’s Flatiron district, a happening part of town with lots of condo construction, new restaurants and hip design stores. Strolling along Broadway near Fifth Avenue, I spotted the familiar Restoration Hardware. I walked in and ... wanted to buy everything. No more faux Mission-style furniture. No sign of English country cute. Instead, the retailer had opted for patina
in place of perfection, using reclaimed wood, nicely worn leather and rough galvanized metal in many of their pieces. The store was now called a gallery to emphasize the products’ uniqueness, and the
catalogue showed European artisans next to items they’d created for the chain.
Then I realized it’s a bit odd to see what I’ve always believed was my unique sensibility available in 99 Restoration Hardware locations across North America. Either my eclectic taste has become trendy, or
“In an increasingly virtual world, the real
is in greater demand than ever before”
Faced with changes on the retail horizon, design insider
Kelvin Browne confronts an aesthetic identity crisis.
Making Trends Meet
Kelvin Browne has an M. Arch from the University of Toronto and writes about architecture and design for several national publications.
I’ve bought into today’s trends without knowing it. I had to ask myself, “What happened?”
WE’RE NOT DECORATING, WE’RE CURATING When I got home, I spoke with several architects and interior designers about what I’d seen. As it turns out, the attitude people have about furnishing homes has changed. “Express not impress” is the new mantra. Apparently, we don’t decorate anymore, we curate. This doesn’t mean you want your house to look like an art gallery, but it does capture a heightened sense people have when acquiring things — it feels like something more than merely shopping. Designer Sloan Mauran says, “Before, there were looks. Now it’s not so cookie-cutter. I encourage clients to reflect themselves in their homes, not just pick a style.”
There’s lots of juxtaposition these days, of old and new, and the high-tech with the artisanal. However, I think the real overall trend in how rooms are furnished is about a reconciliation of comfort and restraint. Few of us today want minimal — its demise corresponds with a need to be cosy at home when the world is a tough place. At the same
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LIVING
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LEFT: The rustic
dining table is
flanked by vintage
industrial-style
chairs and an
antique high-
back settee, and
anchored by a huge
Moooi pendant light
hung from one of
the house’s original
ceiling medallions.
Budget finds at
Lowe’s, the sconces
on either side of the
bookshelf (the
Biblioteca, designed
by homeowner Matt
Carr for Umbra’s U+)
were painted black.
Rug, Bev Hisey; light, Klaus by Nienkämper.ABOVE: Matt and
his partner, Joyce Lo,
loved the “ornate
and structural”
pattern of the hall’s
textured wallpaper
— but not its blood-
red hue — so they
repainted it white.
An old map of
Europe acts as
colourful artwork.
Map, Machine Age Modern; vase, L’Atelier. BELOW: In the living
room, a vintage
cabinet houses tidy
lineups of Chinese
delft figures, kitschy
plastic dollies and
Russian-style
nesting dolls.
Text by LAURA MUIR | Photography by PER KRISTIANSEN
Peek inside the quirky home of two of Canada’s top tastemakers.
INDIE CHIC
The peculiar little house couldn’t have attracted more fitting owners than industrial designer Matt Carr and fashion designer/retailer Joyce Lo. The talented duo had the imagination and tolerance to see past quirky “features” like a bust of Medusa mounted on the house’s ramshackle green exterior and a dance room (complete with a full-height mirror and ballet barre) to the storybook Victorian beneath it all — a veritable dark and eccentric diamond in the rough. Or perhaps it was,
Overscaled lighting
adds drama
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The Windfall Collection: sofa $699, loveseat $669, chair $479.
Priceless moments. Priced less.
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LIVING
ABOVE: Recovering
the kitchen floor in
inexpensive black
and white vinyl tiles
was an easy quick-
fix with graphic
impact. Matt
brought the little
rustic table back
with him from
China. A pretty
crystal chandelier
adds unexpected
sparkle overhead.
Chair, Flik & Co.
LEFT: Matt and
Joyce’s living room
showcases a luxe,
tufted library-style
leather sofa and a
marble and brass
coffee table. Brass
lamps — atop a pair
of U+’s Rolly side
tables, designed by
Matt — provide a hit
of Hollywood glam.
The wallpapered
ceiling, original to
the house, is made
up of various papers
intricately layered
to create an ornate
pattern overhead.
A wooden stag’s
head looks
sculptural against
the white wall.
Side tables, Mixalabra candle holder, U+; coffee table, Commute Home; brass lamps, Machine Age Modern.
in fact, the Toronto home’s offbeat charm that attracted them: they saw that, with an artistic eye, an appreciation of history, and an affection for the imperfect and outlandish, they could transform it into their own innovative and original design paradise.
After a frustrating four-month house-hunt, during which they saw 100 houses and lost two bidding wars, Matt, the design director at Umbra, and Joyce, a designer for Shared T-shirts and codirector of the edgy Drake Hotel General Store on Toronto’s eternally hip Queen Street West, decided to narrow their sights and focus on “stale bread” — houses with no offers after two weeks of sitting on the market. “And this was stale,” laughs Matt. “Nobody wanted it,” Joyce adds. “There was no bidding war here!”
Before June 2008, when the couple first visited the two-bedroom, 1,900-square-foot house, located in an up-and-coming neighbourhood in the city’s east end, neighbours had witnessed numerous prospective buyers entering the front door and heading straight out the
SPOT THE TRENDS• Wallpapered ceilings
• Rustic whitewashed floors
• Quirky collections
• Mixing materials like a raw
jute and plush wool-flannel
• Simple industrial light fixtures
• Theatrical touches
TRENDS2010
Put the pattern on the ceiling, and keep it minimal everywhere else
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back. And Joyce and Matt’s real estate agent was convinced the house was haunted.
Perhaps it was all the wallpaper. A combination of Arts and Crafts and Art Nouveau papers in intricate patterns and shades of brown, burgundy, green and blue — by the likes of William Morris and Walter Crane, mind you — covered almost every surface. Architectural elements like the balustrade and ceiling medallions were painted in the same dark, muddy hues. But while its 1902 period-style decorating scared others away, the house was a no-brainer for Matt and Joyce, who recognized the potential in its good bones and even the unusual features, and truly appreciated the work the
ABOVE: In their
bedroom, Matt and
Joyce installed
wainscotting, then
painted the whole
room a warm grey to
create a cosy retreat.
An old beauty salon
sign, found at the St.
Lawrence Sunday
Antique Market, is
a fun conversation
piece. Matt loves the
delicate look of the
brass chair.
Walls, Coventry Gray (HC-169), Benjamin Moore; pillow, Urban Outfi tters; pheasant, Aberfoyle Antique Market.
THEIR FAVOURITE DESIGNS
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coffee pot
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stacking mugs
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blankets
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bookshelf Postino
mailbox
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candle
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In the second-floor
reading room — the
previous owner’s
dance room — the
quirky mirror-and-
ballet-barre unit
(left) helps visually
expand the space.
The cushy tufted
chaise was found for
$200 on Craigslist.
Pillow, Drake Hotel General Store; coffee table, Umbra.
DESIGNED BY HIM FOR UMBRA
CHOSEN BY HER FOR THE DRAKE GENERAL STORE
Add character with unique fl ea-market fi nds
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former owner had done. “The wallpaper, which was expensive Bradbury & Bradbury patterns, had been really well installed. In fact, everything was done with the utmost care,” says Matt. “We actually decided to keep the ceiling murals.”
It’s no surprise that this couple would be attracted to such a storied house. Their affinity for allegory is strongly evident in their work. At Umbra, where he started out as an intern eight years ago, during his second year in Humber College’s industrial design program, Matt has created such renowned designs as the Biblioteca bookshelves (featured in the couple’s dining room), inspired by two coffee tables he purchased at Goodwill, and the Teatime clock, which incorporates reclaimed vintage teacups. “I create really contemporary design, but I like things that have references,” he says. “Something that offers an emotional experience or triggers a memory that’s meaningful to customers. The Teatime
LEFT: In the
principal bedroom,
a vintage chandelier
is a quirky glam
contrast to the cosy
Hudson’s Bay
blanket. Matt had
the art made from a
New York street-
scene photo he
took. The teddy is a
limited-edition toy
by Philippe Starck.
Bedding, Umbra.
ABOVE AND
BELOW: The bath’s
old-world brass
fixtures inspired
Matt and Joyce’s
newfound fondness
for brass. An old
chandelier is used
here as sculpture.
The mirror was
made with a
$10 frame, and the
sconces are
inexpensive
galvanized-metal
outdoor fixtures
the pair painted
black. The original
hexagonal floor
tiles have graphic
appeal. A vintage
bar cart makes a
great caddy for
bath supplies.
Sconces, Lowe’s; cork stool, Plan b; House & Home towels, The Bay.
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More than just a place to perch, a look-at-me
chair can steal the show.
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The Statement
Chair
An exuberant oversized
floral modernizes this
chair’s Victorian-
inspired shape and
turned legs on casters.
Astrid chair in Naïve Tropical. Hardwood; cotton/linen. 38" h. x 29" w. x 35" d. $1,448. At Anthropologie.
An exaggerated back,
nailhead detailing and
bold weathered-oak
stretchers add drama to
the traditional wing chair.
French upholstered wing chair. Oak; linen. 51" h. x
28" w. x 35" d. From $2,310. At Restoration Hardware.
Elaborate turned-wood
detailing and a rich
espresso finish give this
spool chair regal presence.
Martha Stewart for Bernhardt Kendall Bobbin chair. 39" h. x 27" w. x 33" d. Approx. $1,100. At retailers across Canada.
Graceful tone-on-tone
embroidery adds subtle
detail to an oval-backed
slipper chair. Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Opera chair. 36-1/2" h. x 26" w. x 29" d. From $2,365. At retailers across Canada.
A high-contrast palette invigorates a 17th-century design
Rainbow-striped
upholstery gives a
classic bergere a playful
edge. L’an V Marquise chair. Beech; velvet. 34" h. x 35" w. x 29" d. $6,500. At Roche Bobois.
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Glossy red plastic picks up
on fashion’s revival of the
1980s. Arflex Cocca chair. Polyurethane. 29" h. x 32" w. x 39" d. $5,980. At Livingspace.
A leather cushion
softens the welded steel
frame for a modern take
on a fan-back chair.
Tom Dixon Link easy chair. Steel; leather. 39" h. x 45" w. x 27" d. $6,723. At Klaus by Nienkämper.
A slatted curved seat has
graphic impact. Moooi Clip chair. Beech; stainless steel. 28" h. x 33" w. x 27" d. $1,279. At Klaus by Nienkämper and other retailers across Canada.
A low-backed chair helps keep sightlines open
A simple, espresso-
stained teak frame
supports a clean-
lined seat that
appears to hover.
Calvin Klein Floating chair. Teak; cotton.
22" h. x 32" w. x 32" d. $2,340. At DeBoer’s,
Elte and Celadon.
Velvet upholstery and
intricate fretwork in
muted silver make a
Deco-inspired tub
chair beautiful from
all angles. Barbara Barry for McGuire Fretwork lounge chair. Rattan; velvet. 30" h. x 31-1/2" w. x 27" d. $5,265. At retailers across Canada.
A mid-century-modern-
inspired swivel base chair
is head-turning in orange.
Karlstad swivel armchair. Metal; wool. 43" h. x 33" w. x 35" d. $450. At Ikea.
houseandhome.com
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HOME AND GARDEN SHOWSBRAGS Guest Speaker, Burnaby, B.C.,
January 6. The Burnaby Rhododendron
& Garden Society presents Adam Gibbs,
photographer for GardensWest magazine,
speaking on garden photography.
Discovery Room, Burnaby Village Museum.
Email [email protected] or visit brags.ca.
The 9th Annual Kitchen, Bath and Renovation Show, Winnipeg, January 22 to
24. This show features hundreds of exhibits
showcasing the latest and most innovative
ideas in home renovation, design and decor.
The Canadian Decorators’ Association and
Manitoba’s certified renovators will provide
free consultations. HGTV’s Jim Caruk will
be in attendance to provide special
presentations throughout the weekend.
Winnipeg Convention Centre. (204)
925-2566 or kitchenandbathshow.com.
ANTIQUE AND CRAFT SHOWS21st Century Flea Market, Vancouver,
January 17. Visit 175 different vendors
offering all types of antiques, from
shabby chic pieces to kitchen collectibles.
Feature items include books, records,
lamps and shades, linens and lace,
paintings and prints, pottery and
clocks. Drop-in appraisals by accredited
appraiser Gale Pirie of Canadian Antiques Roadshow will be available. Croatian
Cultural Centre. (604) 980-3159 or
21cpromotions.com.
Home, garden, antique and craft shows, art exhibits and special events.
January 2010
John William Waterhouse: Garden of Enchantment, Montreal, until February 7. Experience
the largest-ever retrospective of British Pre-Raphaelite painter John William Waterhouse in an
exhibit that encompasses his entire artistic career. The museum will showcase all three versions
of The Lady of Shalott, the artist’s most celebrated work, as well as several pieces not exhibited
since his death in 1917. Montreal Museum of Fine Arts. (514) 285-2000 or mmfa.qc.ca.
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the polar opposite of warm, organic elements and the corresponding green movement that feels much more of the moment.
I prefer it when a directional shift is on the horizon and new products start to appear that make it easier to experiment. Colour is one of those shifts. Interesting new treatments in stronger shades are cropping up in fashionable rooms.
These colours are so compelling I think they would prompt even the most reluctant of us to leave our neutral rooms behind. I’m calling them “vintage hues” because they remind me of the colours of old silk velvet dresses: deep plum, emerald green, smoked paprika and sapphire blue.
You can see the effect in the “new old” rugs that have been dipped in rich dyes. I first saw these rugs at ABC Carpet in NYC. The store calls this new line Color Reform. These are Turkish and Indian rugs that have been transformed using the deep, intense dyes in root vegetable hues. The effect is rich, but still fun. Just the kind of thing that could bring a big hit of colour into your living room. I came back to Toronto and headed to Elte for a chat with owner Ken Metrick. He knew exactly what I was talking about, including the young man who finds these rugs and transforms them with dye for resale. “They’re on the way,” he said. So, look for them at Elte in Toronto.
Deep burgundy, purple and claret are new trend colours this season, but I could not imagine how I would bring such hues into my rooms. And then in the Monica Rich Kosann Boutique at Bergdorf’s, I saw a wonderful wall of simple black and white photography that was dramatic and modern. The photographs were unframed, tacked
up with black pushpins on a wall painted a very deep claret. It showed the great effect that a dark background creates. I’m inspired to gather a collection of black and white photographs and sketches and take the plunge: paint one wall in Ravished (P5141-85) by Para.
Have you seen the new Restoration Hardware catalogue that launched this past fall? It’s a great take on Flamant style that was featured in this column early last year. Lots of pale limed oak furniture, natural linen fabrics and country accessories. It’s a good look, but if you want to add colour and still keep the Euro country feel, try using the new faded linens in soft dusky purple, teal blue and mustard yellow. I saw a sofa loosely slipcovered in mauve linen. It was droopy — on purpose — and also had that new vintage feel.
For accent chairs I’m thinking dark, rich, cotton velvet in deep burgundy on carved wood frames with a distressed gold finish. Classic bergere chairs with an oval back would look perfect. Often you can find one interesting chair on sale in a discount room or at a flea market or auction. Learn to spot a great frame at a bargain price and then have it reupholstered in special fabric to create a “statement” chair that can sit anywhere in your house. I can’t get enough of them.
I find it impossible to get excited about a new trend unless I can actually see it working with what I already have. For me, a familiar chair reworked with some added edge is the perfect way to get the zing into a traditional room.
Pick up a copy of the new book Style and Substance: The Best of Elle Decor to see a collection of inspiring ways to update conventional rooms with colour and fabric. You’ll see how well rooms with classic elements hold their own against modern. This terrific book is packed with ideas.
Sometimes it just takes a little twist to make something old feel new again.
I can’t get excited about a new trend unless I can see it working with what I already have
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HOUSE & HOME OF THE MONTH
Victoria Webster’s fearless use of colour and pattern is brilliant in more ways than one.
Renegade Regency
Text by AMY VERNER | Photography by MICHAEL GRAYDON
Yellow drapes with a box-pleat
valance and patterned wallpaper
combine for a polished tone-on-
tone effect in Victoria Webster’s
living room. The look is formal but
fun, thanks to the woolly sheep, a
nod to the 1970s-era sculptures of
the late François-Xavier Lalanne.
Sofa, Louis Interiors; drape fabric, Jim Thompson; lamp, The Paisley Shop; fl owers, Emblem.
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The original mouldings had to be removed
when wiring and plumbing were updated.
Inspired by decorator Dorothy Draper’s
penchant for oversized architectural details,
the new trim recalls the ornate Hollywood
Regency style. The stair runner and fabric on
the chair backs in the living room recall motifs
found on clothing by Victoria’s favourite
fashion labels, Tory Burch and Missoni.
Runner, Codimat; chair design, Philip Gorrivan; Hicks chair fabric, Lee Jofa; art (over sofa) by Scott MacFarland, Clark & Faria; art (in hall) by André Kertész, Corkin Gallery.
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ictoria Webster didn’t think there was anything unusual about approaching home design the same way she approaches fashion. In a crowd of prim little black dresses, she’s not afraid to rock a bright yellow frock. And in Toronto, where safe neutrals reign, she wanted rooms that boldly mix colour and pattern. But, during her home’s 18-month makeover, everyone from her husband to the designers she hired to help execute her vision thought she was crazy.
Even from the outside, the Victorian she shares with her husband, Gabe Gonda, a Toronto Star editor, and their sons, Charlie, 3½, and Isaac, 18 months, stands out from neighbouring residences thanks to an eye-popping kelly green door. Its message is clear: glamour takes guts. But there’s more at work here than just fearlessness. Victoria took inspiration from different eras to create a highly decorated backdrop for her contemporary art collection — the bright colours and eclectic furniture nods to early-20th-century decorator Dorothy Draper and current style-setter Kelly Wearstler’s revival of Hollywood Regency. Yet the house transcends faddishness by striking an overall sense of balance. Strip away the sky-blue and poppy-red upholstery, and the furniture is solidly classic. It’s the orange lacquered walls, pattern-on-pattern-on-pattern rooms, woolly bronze sheep stools and decorative wallpapered ceilings that show off her singular sensibility. “I like having a lot to look at without it being
ictoria Webster didn’t think there V
TOP LEFT: The foyer’s bespoke marble floor
was adapted from a Grecian pattern by
designer Philip Gorrivan and echoes similar
geometric patterns found throughout the
house. Tree-patterned wallpaper offers a
fitting transition between indoors and out,
while a vintage red chandelier bought from
the home’s previous owners injects the
requisite pop of colour.
Wallpaper, Cole & Son.
LEFT: In the living room, the sofa, carpet and
trim in soothing pale grey balance the
graphic impact of the yellow wallpaper.
Wallpaper, Clarence House; carpet, Tai Ping Carpet; coffee table, Duane Antiques; upholstering, Louis Interiors; art by Anthony Goicolea, Clark & Faria; flowers, Emblem; trim colour, Elephant’s Breath (229), Farrow & Ball.
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Victoria turned the curved turret space off
the living room into a Mad Men-esque wet
bar. A mix of luxe materials — the bar is
finished with studded faux alligator, the
walls are upholstered in channelled black
velvet — evokes a late-night lounge. The
room’s ceiling beams were reinforced to
support Finnish designer Eero Aarnio’s
whimsical acrylic Bubble chair.
Velvet (on walls), Kravet; Alhambra Fret shade fabric, bar, designed by Philip Gorrivan; art by Lutz Bacher, Taxter & Spengemann; flowers, Emblem.
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Orange walls amp up the glamour in the
dining room (12 coats of paint and two
coats of glaze were needed to achieve the
sheen). Patterned metallic wallpaper puts
drama on the ceiling as well.
Table, chairs, Sloan Mauran; chandelier, L'Atelier; wallpaper, Brunschwig & Fils; drapes, Philip Gorrivan; wall colour, Electric Orange (2015-10), Benjamin Moore.
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Victoria with Isaac and Charlie in the sleek
kitchen. Amid the abundance of pattern,
the room’s simplicity stands apart. Simple
cutout door and drawer pulls have a
vintage feel. The orange rubber floor is
low maintenance and comfy underfoot.
Kitchen, Boffi; light, Design Within Reach; tea towel, Good Egg; white bowl, Hollace Cluny; white vases, jug, Quasi Modo.
TRENDS2010 SPOT THE TRENDS
• Wallpapered ceilings • High-gloss lacquered
walls• Black-painted
doors and moulding• Well-appointed
bar-lounge• Velvet upholstery
on sofas, chairs and even walls
• High-contrast pipingon upholstery
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The study on the second floor, which
doubles as Victoria’s office, shows off the
same mixing of rich fabrics, but introduces a
darker palette. White piping and fringe
accents combine with bird-patterned
drapes and a lattice-print carpet to give the
inviting space an eclectic feel.
Sofa, chairs, Louis Interiors; blue velvet, Christopher Hyland; red linen, Stark Fabric; carpet, Beauvais; drawings by Marcel van Eeden, Clint Roenisch Gallery.
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TOP RIGHT: The deep, freestanding tub is
tucked into its own nook in the principal
bathroom and framed by a picture window,
creating an indoor-outdoor feel. A feathered
pendant light balances the room’s smooth,
tiled surfaces and complements their
undulating pattern.
Tub, towel, Ginger’s; light, Trianon.
RIGHT: Pearlescent mosaic tile transforms
the bathroom into a serene yet highly
decorative space. A mod Lucite and leather
chair and recessed Hollywood-style wall
lights add vintage glamour. Cutout drawer
pulls echo those on the kitchen cabinets.
Console, faucets, Boffi; wall tile, Bisazza; chair, Sloan Mauran; bathroom accessories, soaps, towels, Ginger’s.
busy,” says Victoria, adding that she’s drawn to “anything surprising or unexpected.” Along the way, Gabe had his doubts. “On many occasions, I thought, ‘whoa’,” he says. “But invariably I was wrong.”
The vivid tableau was a huge leap from the couple’s mostly beige previous apartment. A former screenwriter for the television show Hope & Faith, Victoria first moved into that apartment after returning to Toronto (where she was raised) from New York in 2005 for what she thought would only be a six-month stay. But falling in love has a way of turning plans topsy-turvy. Less than a year later, she and Gabe were married and expecting Charlie. They needed more space, but also craved a home that offered a permanent pick-me-up to counter the city’s endless winters. “I wanted something colourful because after living here again, I remembered how grey Toronto can be,” she says.
Despite its flaws — creaky floors and a tiny principal bathroom —the four-bedroom house was the perfect antidote. Charmed by its turrets and high ceilings, they snapped it up, then recruited Toronto architect Wayne Swadron to rethink and reconfigure the layout. “We had a vision in terms of decorating and living, but not at all in terms of how to make the space work,” explains Victoria. Swadron set about remedying the home’s old-fashioned layout and awkward flow. Major changes included the removal of a back staircase and the repositioning of the main stair, the creation of a mudroom, and the addition of a pantry and servery for the dining room. The powder room was relocated and a bathroom was added on the second floor. “We basically gutted it,” says Gabe.
Meanwhile, Victoria found implementing her design ideas took some convincing. After working with two different design firms, she still hadn’t found someone who “got it.” “I really wanted the living room to have a patterned wall and a patterned carpet, but I was getting the sense that designers were just humouring me — they were nodding but thinking, ‘This person has really bad taste’.” She adds, “You’re a client, so they’re not going to say you’re crazy, but what they came back with didn’t reflect my influences. It was frustrating. We couldn’t get into a groove.”
Enter Philip Gorrivan, a New York interior designer known for his
“I like having a lot to look at without it being busy,” says
Victoria, adding that she’s drawn to anything unexpected
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sophisticated approach to working with colour, who was named a top tastemaker by House & Garden magazine in 2007. “A lot of people tried to put the brakes on, but he was really encouraging,” says Victoria, who traded off tasks with Gorrivan. “I picked the living room wallpaper and the carpet one afternoon in New York and was dead sure about it, but I’m hopeless at arranging furniture. I can’t even arrange cheese on a plate!” Gorrivan also helped translate her love of 1970s design elements — specifically the blocky geometric prints now showing up again in fashions from Missoni and Tory Burch — into decorative elements, all without being too literal. To wit: the patterned green and black runner on the main staircase could just as easily be a jersey wrap dress by Diane von Furstenberg.
In December 2007 the family moved in, although the house was incomplete: tradespeople were finishing up, the stair runner had yet to arrive from Paris, and no dining room furniture had been chosen. A year later, to help move things along, they enlisted the help of Toronto designer and friend Sloan Mauran, who came on board after most of the soft furnishings were done. “The basic framework and ideas were there; it just needed to be focused, finished and pulled together,” says Mauran. The lacquered Parsons dining table is among her contributions. “Most people would have brought in a cool colour, but we picked up on the bordeaux from the curtains. We wanted to keep it fun and chic,” she explains.
The finishing details up the style ante, from the powder room’s bright pink ceiling to the hallway panelling that required five coats of black lacquer before it was perfectly glossy. Swadron stops just shy of comparing the house to a couture dress. “There’s nothing off-the-rack about it,” he says. But unlike some couture, this house isn’t precious. The suspended Bubble chair that overlooks the street is Gabe’s favourite spot for hanging out with the boys. Even Oscar, the family dog, is allowed on the (fibre-treated) living room carpet. “It’s a happy house,” says Victoria. It’s also an instant conversation starter when the couple has guests. “It puts people in a good mood,” she says. As does the rakish, black velvet-lined lounge complete with wet bar, which she originally envisioned as a tiki theme.
Mauran sums up Victoria’s vision best: “Her house isn’t designed just for entertaining; it’s designed to be entertaining.”
The house is an instant conversation starter when the
couple has guests. “It puts people in a good mood,” says Victoria
LEFT: In the entry to the principal bedroom,
designer Sloan Mauran juxtaposed a
mahogany Empire commode with walls
upholstered in the same Ikat print used for
the bed’s headboard. The upholstery helps
mute sound and creates a cosy atmosphere.
Dresser, Angus & Co.; art by Marcel van Eeden, Clint Roenisch Gallery; wall fabric, Quadrille.
TOP LEFT: The tops of the patterned drapes
in the principal bedroom are concealed
behind crown moulding for a seamless look.
The mantel predates the home’s extensive
renovation, but was updated with a minimalist
glass fire screen.
Drape fabric, Muriel Brandolini; wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries; art by Alec Soth, Gagosian Gallery.
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Colourful childhood vacations in places
from Los Angeles to Bermuda influenced
Victoria’s design decisions in the bedroom,
including the oversized, upholstered
Ruhlmann-inspired headboard. A hot pink
carpet was nixed in favour of a more muted
beach-inspired shade that acts as a foil for
the green grasscloth walls. The radiators
were preserved to maintain the home’s
original character, but sport fresh coats
of glossy chrome paint.
Island Ikat headboard fabric, Quadrille; sconce, Remains Lighting; bedside tables, Bungalow 5; benches, 507 Antiques; wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries; flowers, Emblem.
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TRENDS 2010
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This year’s quintessential look offers a relaxed approach to classic style, with a hit of timeworn edge. Formal is softened up to lose its fussy reputation in a calm, cool, collected mélange of opposites: a formal settee is paired with a slipcovered chair, feminine chintz upholstery contrasts with masculine leather, industrial sconces dress down classic panelling, vintage modern lamps sit on lacquered tables, painted plank floors are topped with preppy striped rugs. It’s this mix that defines our favourite trend of 2010.Wall colour, Gray Mist (CC-80), Benjamin Moore; grey table, Hollace Cluny; black side tables, Filter; leather chair, South Hill Home; white slipcover fabric, Designer Fabrics; slipcover sewing, Cover Your World; doorknob, The Door Store; black and white vase, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; mushroom art, Absolutely North; desk set, bowls, glass vase, Decorum; throw, L’Atelier.
Traditional Remix
TRENDS2010 SPOT THE TRENDS
• Striped rug. Rug, Dash & Albert.• Chintz fabric. Osborne & Little
Giverny Lomasi fabric, Primavera; settee, Barrymore.
• Crushed velvet cushions. Velvet, Designer Fabrics; sewing by Blinds, Drapes & Bedding.
• Industrial-inspired sconces.
Sconces (painted black), Rona• Spool furniture. Desk, Klaus
by Nienkämper.• Painted plank flooring.
Wood floor, The Home Depot; floor colour, Edgecomb Gray (HC-173), Benjamin Moore.
• Warm metal accents. Lamps, Machine Age Modern.
• Substantial mouldings.
Trim, baseboards, Central Fairbank Lumber.
• Blue-black doors. Door colour, Hague Blue (30), Farrow & Ball; door, Central Fairbank Lumber.
• Sculptural art. Art, Decorum.
THE LOOK OF THE YEAR
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WHAT’SHOTNOW MORE LOOKS
WE LOVE6Organic Modern The bathroom is finally getting its due as a living space, but this look works in any room with the right mix of elements. The appeal lies in the forest-meets-concrete-and-steel style. Nods to nature include the egg-shaped freestanding tub, the textural wall of wood and loads of natural light. White walls, a classic wire chair and polished concrete floors complete the look.
SPOT THE TRENDS• Freestanding tub • Concrete floors• Centred floor-mount faucet• Stacked wood• Iconic wire chair
Luxe LoftWarehouse-inspired living gets a deco-glam update. Get the look by choosing muted jewel tones, reflective surfaces like silk, sequins and chrome, and luxurious velvet upholstery. Keep it livable with soft shapes and low, lounge-like arrangements.
SPOT THE TRENDS• Low, armless sectional • Muted eggplant and lavender • Velvet upholstery• Silk area rug• Oversized art
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Black Magic Ebony-painted walls are daring, bold and fearless — and the key component of this new neutral look. Brighten it up with natural fibres such as bamboo, wicker and seagrass, and a light floor. Add sculptural interest with intricate antiques and warmth with kilims and groupings of curios. Choose light art that pops off the dark walls.
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WHAT’SHOTNOW
New British Colonial Plantation style is a perennial favourite, and every few years it comes back with a fresh twist. This time around it has a light, elegant palette and a subtle exotic flavour.
SPOT THE TRENDS• Soft, pretty palette• Statement ceiling fixture• East Indian influence• Refined rattan
Industrial FarmhouseTaking raw spaces and warming them up with farmhouse elements is the foundation for this look. It’s characterized by mixing utilitarian features like exposed pipes, stainless steel and open shelving with timeworn walls, drop-front sinks, schoolhouse light fixtures and fresh white paint.
SPOT THE TRENDS• Open shelving• Pump-style faucet• Walls with patina• Lab-inspired furniture• White cabinetry
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Tailored GypsyThis year the layered boho look grows into a polished version of itself. Think hand-dyed fabrics, intricate furniture, bold, colourful art and eclectic accessories set against clean white walls.
SPOT THE TRENDS• Four-poster bed • Saturated textiles • Embroidery• Curated collections
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PICKS FOR 2010.
10 MUST-HAVES
1. MODERN MOBILE This year’s must-have art
is three-dimensional. In
some spaces, mobiles are
even replacing ceiling
fixtures. We love how they
bring life and movement
to a room. Symphony in 3 Movements No. 62 mobile, $78, Flensted Mobiles.
8. PAINTERLY FABRICS Loose brushstrokes, large patterns and watery
colourways characterize the newest look in
textiles. From left: Peter Dunham Textiles Mattress Ticking, $146/yd., Y&Co; Christopher Farr Cloth Flower Show, $230/yd., Y&Co; GP & J Baker Salcombe Rose, $162/yd., Lee Jofa; Schumacher Abazar Resist, $245/yd., Bilbrough; Madeline Weinrib Organic Block Print, $191/yd., Y&Co.
10. THE OVERSIZED PENDANT The bigger the better with this
year’s ode to the industrial era.
Think warm metal hues from
oil-rubbed bronze to tarnished
brass. Visual Comfort Goodman lamp, $855, Elte.
3. TEXT MESSAGES A new version of the black and
white photograph, where words
and letters add graphic appeal.
Subway sign art, approx. $770, Restoration Hardware.
6. VINTAGE ARTISANAL GLASS Earthy glass objects in this year’s hottest hues
— bottle green and seashell pink — add a sense
of history and patina to living spaces. Bacchus bottles by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, from $155 each, Celadon Collection.
9. WEATHERED HUTCH
The hutch is back
as the storage
option of choice, in
response to rooms
that were missing
vertical notes and
a spot for display.
Glass doors,
fretwork and a pale
finish keep this
year’s model light.
Maison hutch, $3,898, Ethan Allen. 4. PATCHWORK RUG
Eco-friendly and
unique, this
handcrafted rug
is made from recycled
textiles. It adds a big
hit of pattern and
colour. Ankara patchwork dhurrie rug, $750, Pottery Barn.
7. THE NEW WOVENS Swap hard, square storage
baskets for today’s tightly woven,
round and distinctly modern
styles. Baskets, from $50 each, Hollace Cluny.
5. FOUR-POSTER CANOPY Add instant cosy character to
bedrooms big or small with this
statement-making bed. Calvin Klein Curator canopy bed, $4,800 (queen), DeBoer’s.
2. BENTWOOD CHAIRThis classic bistro chair has
shed its humble roots and is
showing up in elegant dining
rooms. We love its airy
openness, sweeping curves
and modern sculptural shape.
Thonet chair No. 209, $1,552, Klaus by Nienkämper.
WHAT’SHOTNOW
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23NEUTRALS TOP 5 GO-ANYWHERE HUES1. A neutral with feminine flair, perfect for powder rooms.
Crushed Stone (6204-21), Sico. 2. Putty is a soft, warm choice for walls or ceilings. Jekyll Club Cherokee Tan (6008-2A), Valspar.3. Grey is this year’s top pick for walls and kitchen
cabinetry. Creek Bend (790F-4), Behr.4. The warmest white this year looks pretty in the
bedroom. Parchment Paper (C16-1), Olympic Paint.5. This eternally popular white is a perfect
complement to dark grey walls. Decorators White (CC-20), Benjamin Moore.
TRENDSETTING COLOUR COMBOS: 3 SHADES + 1 ACCENT
TRENDSETTING COLOUR COMBOS: 2 SHADES + 1 ACCENT
FRESH PAINTS
CEILING: Black Jack (2133-20), Benjamin Moore.
WALLS: Studio Mauve (SW0062), Sherwin-Williams.
TRIM: All White (2005), Farrow & Ball.
Sweetheart Vine (P5045-75), Para Paints.
REBEL CHIC Works best in rooms with really high ceilings.
ACCENT COLOUR
CEILING + TRIM: Raindrops (30GG 83/006), ICI.
WALLS: Corn silk (P730-4), Para Paints.
FLOOR: Centauer (CL2983M), General Paint.
Posh (LC031), Beauti-Tone.
RELAXED COTTAGE Mix in modern furniture to keep it fresh.
WALLS: Thorny Branch (S-H-780), Behr.
CEILING + TRIM: Jazz Age Coral (SW0058), Sherwin-Williams.
Indian Maize (212-5), PPG Pittsburgh Paints.
CITY CHIC Soft pink brightens up dark olive walls.
CEILING: Birch White, Homestead House.
WALLS: Arctic Depths (P5102-73), Para Paints.
TRIM: Wirework Grey (30BG 31/022), CIL.
Tempest (CL1475D), General Paint.
PREPPY WITH A TWIST Nautical style gets a feminine update.
ACCENT COLOUR
CEILING + TRIM: Silver Lining (32-32), Pratt & Lambert.
WALLS: Pencil Point (UL260-22), Behr.
Fetish (C019), C2 Paint.
FARMHOUSE DRAMA A touch of red is playful.
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BRIGHTSTOP 5 FASHION COLOURS6. Use this daring colour on a feature wall in
a kitchen. Fetish (C019), C2 Paint.7. Add cosy drama to walls or trim with the year’s
hottest hue. Sweetheart Vine (P5045-75), Para Paints. 8. Add drama to the front hall or interior doors.
Posh (LC031), Beauti-Tone.9. Gutsier than pink and softer than coral, this
shade is perfect in a powder room. Tempest (CL1475D), General Paint. 10. Add a splash of upbeat colour on small furniture
pieces. Indian Maize (212-5), PPG Pittsburgh Paints.
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Too timid to go bold with our fashion colours on your walls?
Use them as accents as
we’ve done in the chart
on the right.
PAINTING TRICKWhen painting with
a deep, saturated colour, use a primer
tinted to a shade that’s similar to
your final colour to cut down on the
number of topcoats needed.
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DESIGNING PEOPLE
PlayfulModern
Text by LAURA MUIRPhotography by STACEY BRANDFORD
LOFTY SPACES, ICONIC FURNITURE AND QUIRKY, FAMILY-FRIENDLY TOUCHES SPELL HOME FOR AN AVANT-GARDE TORONTO DESIGNER.
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A simple black and white
backdrop allows owner Terra
Kushner (who shares the
home with husband David
Lederman, Misha, 3, and
Pascale, 1) to easily inject
hits of colour via elements
like antique kilim rugs and
items picked up on travels.
The cosy library nook (far left) is defined by a wall of
black-painted built-in
bookshelves and an exposed
steel I-beam, which add
striking architectural detail.
A concrete-look ceramic
floor delineates this “room.”
Green vase (on table), South Hill Home; Ligne Roset sofa, Kiosk; silver table, Roost.
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Terra and David replaced
an ornate wooden mantel
(which they removed intact
and sold) with a clean-lined
fireplace that complements
the house’s new modern
style. Its 18"-deep limestone
hearth offers extra seating,
and a tall built-in cupboard
alongside hides a TV and
kids’ toys, cutting down
on “visual noise.”
Fireplace design, Terra Kushner; Ligne Roset Togo sofa, Kiosk; side table, Roost; Gervasoni coffee table, Interior Elements; art by Norval Morrisseau; rug, Elte.
TRENDS2010 SPOT THE TRENDS
• Architectural remnants like painted brick, exposed I-beams and bits of ornate period woodwork
• Splashes of bold, youthful colours
• Exotic touches like kilim rugs and huge African woven bowls
• Flat-front integrated fireplace
• Freestanding egg-shaped statement bathtub
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From the vintage Warren Platner chairs in the library to the bathroom’s enormous egg-shaped tub, most everything in Terra Kushner’s hip, youthful home is a testament not only to her passion for design, but also to the virtue of patience. She and her husband, David Lederman, have been known to sit on lawn chairs inside for months or leave rooms entirely empty until just the right pieces come along. “We don’t make a mad dash out to buy any old armoire just because we need an armoire,” says Terra. “I like to slowly build our collection over time. You know: ‘Buy once and buy well.’”
This motto certainly applied when they came upon this 1920s brick semi over a year ago. Expecting their second child, the busy couple — Terra is co-owner of sustainable fabric and accessories company Fluf (with partner Nathalie Butterfield), and David is a lawyer — knew it was time to move out of their previous two-bedroom house and find something they could turn into their long-term family home. “In our
To cut down on waste and
add character, Terra kept
a number of the house’s
original 1920s architectural
features, including the
traditional staircase, which
she updated by painting its
spindles, risers and steps
black. The modern bench is
a curbside find that she
recovered in grey leather.
Bowl, Made; pillow, Fluf; Saarinen table, Knoll.RIGHT: Terra made the
dining table from a marble
top and a heavy base she
found at an antique shop.
Vase (on table), South Hill Home; bowl (on table), Made Design.
RIGHT AND ABOVE RIGHT:
Terra (shown) kept costs
down in the kitchen by using
prefab cabinetry, but
ensured a custom look by
mixing different styles:
back-painted glass cabinets
flank the stove, and high-
gloss white cabinetry is
used everywhere else. Tiger
marble counters offer a rich
look, and a colourful kilim
and old industrial stools add
warmth. A picture window
enhances the connection
with the outdoors.
Cabinetry, Ikea.
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BOTTOM LEFT: In the kids’
play area tucked under the
stairs, a diminutive table,
easel and toy basket elicit
creativity. The bright hues
here tie in with bold colours
throughout the house. An
orderly collage of family
photos is tacked right onto
the wall as easy-to-update
art. Rug, Ikea.
OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: By
knocking down walls, the
pair turned two bedrooms
on the third floor into a
principal suite with a bath,
sitting area and balcony. The
white-painted bed with
brass detailing and teak side
table create a vintage look.
The painting is by David’s
mother, Judi Lederman.
Throw, felt bin, Fluf; duvet, Lucca; Martha Sturdy lamp, Hollace Cluny; table, AT Design Group.
In Misha’s room, the striking
porcelain tilework on the
fireplace was the inspiration
for the palette, where
books, art, pillows and
vibrant flags add playful
hues. The original hardwood
floors and fireplace mantel
were freshened with a coat
of white paint.
Flags, Kol Kid; Madeline Weinrib rug, Y&Co; throw pillows, Fluf.
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old home, we didn’t redo anything. We just painted it and lived with a fruit-patterned backsplash in the kitchen and palm trees on the tiles in the bathroom,” she says. “We tried to be smart about it: we didn’t incur costs there because we knew we wouldn’t be there too long.”
But now the circumstances had changed. Terra and David wanted to put down roots and create a welcoming space suitable for raising their children (Pascale, now 1, and Misha, 3), entertaining family and friends and enjoying downtime as a couple. Terra, who has a background in residential and corporate interior design, was ready to take on the challenge of overseeing a full-scale renovation herself, and this 3,500-square-foot house, just down the street from their old house in central Toronto, fit the bill.
“The family before us lived here for 40 years, and they had taken beautiful care of the house,” says Terra. “But they hadn’t done anything with it.” This was actually a boon for Terra, who wanted
A newly exposed brick wall,
freshened with a coat of
white paint, adds warmth
and textural interest in the
entry. A space-saving flat
radiator creates a decorative
vignette paired with an
oversized stainless steel-
framed mirror.
Mirror, Ikea.
At 6' x 3½', the egg-
shaped travertine tub in
the second-floor bathroom
easily accommodates the
children at bathtime. It was
an impulse buy David and
Terra found for sale roadside
on the way to the cottage.
Hooks, Ikea.
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FOOD
Stylish Sunday BrunchLet it snow! Why go out when you can stay home and enjoy a brunch more delicious than anything the local café can dish up? Forgo the more typical buffet in favour of a sit-down meal that begins with a jewel-toned fruit salad beautiful enough to be your centerpiece. Golden waffles are a crowd-pleaser, garnished with a sweet-tart syrup. Eggs Florentine is a breakfast classic, and our take on it, served with herbed chicken sausages, avoids the fussy last-minute assembly by baking the eggs on savoury French toast in the oven. Finally, treat your guests to a coffee shop favourite: London Fog lattes. Most dishes can be at least partially prepared ahead of time, leaving the cook more time to enjoy the fun.
KICK OFF THE NEW YEAR WITH CLASSIC RECIPES AT HOME.By CLAIRE TANSEY | Photography by MICHAEL GRAYDON | Food styling by ASHLEY DENTON | Prop styling by STACEY SMITHERS
Bakery-bought scones and walnuts act as hors d’oeuvres
alongside a colourful fruit salad. Marimekko wallpaper, New Wall; table, dark grey chairs, throw (on chair), wineglasses, Ikea; caned chairs, HorseFeathersHome; hutch, L’Atelier; lamp, console table, Elte; tablecloth fabric, Designer Fabrics; bowls (with fruit), Basia; candleholders, South Hill Home; napkins, jug, dome, French Country; frosted glasses, Rogue Gallery; flatware, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; moulding, Central Fairbank Lumber; trim colour, Cloud White (CC-40), Benjamin Moore.
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CITRUSY FRUIT SALAD
WAFFLES WITH CRANBERRY
MAPLE SYRUP
BAKED EGGS FLORENTINE
HERBED CHICKEN SAUSAGES
LONDON FOG LATTES
Recipes on pages 98 and 100
MENU
Serve Baked Eggs Florentine and Herbed
Chicken Sausages with tomato chutney
from a gourmet shop. Plate, Putti; fork, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; napkin, French Country; frosted glass, Rogue Gallery.
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Citrusy Fruit SaladAn orange-grapefruit salad
studded with blackberries and
spiked with sherry is a light
counterpoint to the meal’s richer
flavours. Large bowl, Basia; smaller bowl, Blue Banana; plates, Putti; star plate, Machine Age Modern; serving spoon, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; frosted glasses, Rogue Gallery; tablecloth fabric, Designer Fabrics; wineglass, Ikea.
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Viking performance with subtle, contemporary styling.
Whether you’re replacing existing products or designing a totally new kitchen,the new Viking Designer Series offers a perfect fit for your space and style.
Showrooms1390 Castlefield Avenue, Toronto 416 784 20048210 Devonshire Road, Montreal 514 736 2004
www.vikingcentre.ca
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Herbed Chicken SausagesThis is a healthier option than
pork sausages or bacon, and
pairs well with egg and spinach
flavours. Frying pan, Le Creuset; knife, serving spoon, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; bowl, The Cross.
Baked Eggs FlorentineIn our recipe, baking the eggs
together with bread and a creamy
spinach sauce eliminates the need
for fussy last-minute poaching.
Pie lifter, spoon, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; glass coaster, Rogue Gallery; creamer, The Cross; mug, La Merceria; bowl, 18Karat.
An elegant brunch at home with family
and friends is the perfect antidote to the
fl urry of the holidays
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Waffles with Cranberry Maple SyrupThe secret to these fluffy waffles
is a batter that rests overnight.
Cranberry maple syrup adds
tartness and a pretty ruby hue.
Plates, Putti; flatware, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; gravy boat,butter dish, The Cross; chair, HorseFeathersHome.
London Fog LattesInstead of standard coffee, offer
your guests something new: a
London Fog latte made with Earl
Grey tea and steamed vanilla milk. Console, lamp, Elte; glass teapot, Bungalow; mugs, La Merceria; coasters, Rogue Gallery; silver coffee pot, teaspoons, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; sugar bowl, The Cross; Marimekko wallpaper, New Wall; wallpaper hanging by Thistle Painting & Decorating; moulding, Central Fairbank Lumber.
TIMELINE FOR A MAKE-AHEAD BRUNCH THE NIGHT BEFORE:• Make Citrusy Fruit Salad• Make waffle batter• Soak bread for Baked Eggs Florentine,
make the creamy spinach mixture• Make and shape Herbed Chicken Sausages THE MORNING OF:• Fry Herbed Chicken Sausages and
keep warm and covered in the oven• Warm the creamy spinach mixture
for Baked Eggs Florentine
ONCE GUESTS ARRIVE:• Cook and serve waffles• Bake Eggs Florentine just before serving• Offer London Fog Lattes with bakery-bought
scones, butter and jams• Serve sparkling apple cider, or make
exotic mimosas with sparkling wine and lychee juice.
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CLAY ACCESSORIESTable-ready clay bakers are
replacing clunky electric crock pots.
Just soak the bowl, add ingredients
and slow cook in the oven.Royal VKB slow cooker, $90, through
Browne. Call 1-866-306-3672 for retailers.
Gourmet Hot ListH&H’s top 10 food trends by CLAIRE TANSEY
FOOD NEWS
EAT CLEANThis is the year of fresh
ingredients. Be sure you choose
the “cleanest” ones possible. Think homegrown vegetables,
ethically raised meat and sustainably farmed fish, flavoured
with nothing more than salt and pepper.CHEAP CHIC CANAPÉS
Tuna tartare served on a potato
chip? Hard economic times
are bringing such innovation
into restaurant kitchens —
brilliant, delicious and easy
to recreate at home.
DECONSTRUCTED DESSERTInstead of serving a slice of Black Forest cake, take it apart
and serve mini chocolate cakes doused in chocolate sauce
with cherries and whipped cream.
houseandhome.com
Get the recipe for Claire’s Moroccan
Chicken in a Clay Baker. Click FOOD.
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GOURMET STREET EATSCanadian cities are taking quick
eats to new heights with pop-up
eateries like Montreal’s Muvbox,
which serves fresh lobster rolls
in its chic mobile resto.Visit muvboxconcept.com.
BLACK PEPPERThe treasured everyday seasoning is
spicing up desserts like panna cotta
and meringue. Grind it over pineapple
before grilling or whipped cream to
serve with fresh berries.
CHEESE & PASTRYRemember apple pie served
with a slice of cheddar?
This year the combination
goes gourmet by pairing
artisanal cheese with
fine pastry. Try a tangy
semi-aged goat cheese like
Bucheron with a caramel tart.
OTTAWAThe capital is undergoing a foodie
renaissance. Don't miss elegant
farm-to-fork meals at Murray Street
in the Byward Market and stellar
breads from True Loaf.Murray Street, visit murraystreet.ca;
True Loaf Bread Company, (613) 697-7724.
CURLY PARSLEYNo longer a lowly garnish,
this herb is now the star of
high-end cuisine; chefs
favour its intense flavour
over flat-leaf parsley. Try
sliced roast beef with
curly-parsley pesto.
BROWN BUTTERTurn unsalted butter into a richly
caramelized wonder ingredient
(known as beurre noisette) simply
by melting and gently toasting it.
Use it to elevate dishes like
mashed potatoes or pound cake.
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Baked Eggs Florentine SERVES 6
6 1"-thick slices stale Italian country bread 3 eggs 1½ cups milk 1 tbsp chopped dill ½ tsp table salt 2 tbsp butter 1 large leek, white and pale green part only, finely chopped 1 clove garlic, thinly sliced 1 300-g package frozen chopped spinach, thawed ¼ tsp table salt 2 tbsp flour ½ cup milk 2 tbsp melted butter
6 eggs ½ cup grated Swiss or cheddar cheese
1. Place bread in a 9" x 13" casserole.
Whisk 3 eggs, ½ cup milk, dill and ½ tsp
salt together. Carefully pour over bread.
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 and up to
12 hours, turning the bread over once.
The bread will absorb all the liquid.
2. Melt 2 tbsp butter in a large frying pan
over medium heat. Add leeks and cook until
softened but not browned, about 8 minutes.
Add garlic and cook another 2 minutes.
Meanwhile, squeeze spinach well to remove
water, then chop and add to leeks. Stir until
combined. Add ¼ tsp salt. Sprinkle evenly
with flour and stir well to combine. Cook
1 minute, then stir in ½ cup milk. Cook
until thickened, about 1 minute. Reserve.
This can be made in advance; reheat before
assembling the dish.
3. Preheat oven to 400ºF. Line a baking
sheet with parchment paper. Place bread
slices on pan and brush tops with some
of melted butter. Bake 8 minutes or until
bottoms are golden. Flip bread, brush
again with remaining butter and bake
another 6 minutes. Remove pan from oven.
4. Divide spinach mixture among bread
slices. Make a little well in the spinach and
crack one egg into each well. Carefully place
under broiler. Broil 3 minutes or until eggs
are just starting to set. Sprinkle each egg with
cheese and broil another 2 minutes or until
white is fully set but yolk is still runny. Eggs
will continue to cook once removed from
oven. Serve with tomato chutney if desired.
Herbed Chicken SausagesMAKES 12 PATTIES
To check the seasoning, fry and taste about
1 tbsp of the chicken mixture before shaping
the rest of the mixture into patties. These can
be frozen (uncooked) for up to 10 days. Thaw
in the fridge before cooking.
2 slices bacon, finely chopped ½ red onion, finely chopped 1 lb. ground chicken 1 egg, beaten ¼ cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried 1 sage leaf, finely chopped or ¼ tsp dried ½ tsp table salt Pepper 1 tsp vegetable oil Additional whole sage leaves (optional)
1. Heat a medium frying pan over medium
heat. Fry bacon for 4 minutes or until
softened. Add onions and fry until softened,
about 4 to 6 minutes.
2. Combine onion mixture with chicken, egg,
parsley, thyme, sage, salt and pepper. Form
¼ cup of chicken mixture into a 2½" patty.
Repeat with remaining mixture. Patties can
be prepared up to 12 hours in advance.
3. Heat vegetable oil in a large non-stick
frying pan over medium heat. Fry patties
and sage leaves, about 4 minutes per side,
or until cooked through and golden. Keep
warm in oven or serve immediately.
Citrusy Fruit Salad SERVES 6
6 navel oranges 2 pink grapefruits 1 tbsp sugar or liquid honey 2 tbsp sweet sherry (optional) ½ pint blackberries
1. Slice off peel and white pith from oranges
and grapefruits, then carefully slice out fruit
segments. Do this over a bowl to catch all
the juices and segments. Drain juices from
segments, reserving each separately.
2. Stir sugar or honey into fruit juices
until dissolved, then add sherry. Taste for
sweetness; it might need a bit more sugar.
Combine citrus segments with blackberries
and pour juice mixture over fruit. This can be
made up to 24 hours in advance. Keep chilled.
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London Fog LattesSERVES 6
Frothers are becoming much more
widely available and they make great
gifts — Keurig makes good ones.
12 Earl Grey tea bags 6 cups boiling water 2 tbsp sugar 3 cups milk 1½ tsp vanilla extract
1. In a large pot or pitcher, pour boiling
water over tea bags. Let steep 3 to 5 minutes,
then remove tea bags and discard. Stir in
sugar or sweeten to taste.
2. Heat milk and vanilla in a pot over medium
heat, then froth (or whisk until frothy). Divide
among 6 mugs; top with tea and extra froth.
Waffles with Cranberry Maple SyrupMAKES ABOUT 12 4" x 4" WAFFLES
Yeasted waffles have much more flavour
than ordinary waffles. This easy batter
rises overnight. Because waffle irons differ
in size, the number of waffles you make
will depend on the iron.
¼ cup warm water 1 tsp sugar 1 package (¼ oz.) active dry yeast 2 cups lukewarm milk 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1 cup whole-wheat flour 2 tbsp sugar ½ tsp table salt ¼ cup melted butter 2 eggs, lightly beaten ¼ tsp baking powder
1. Combine water and 1 tsp sugar in a
very large mixing bowl. Sprinkle yeast
over top and let stand until foamy. Add
milk, both flours and salt and whisk until
well combined. Whisk in melted butter. Cover
and let stand at room temperature
for at least 4 and up to 12 hours.
2. Just before cooking, whisk eggs and baking
powder into waffle batter. Cook in a waffle
iron until golden. Keep warm in a single layer
in a 375ºF oven or serve immediately with
Cranberry Maple Syrup (recipe below), butter
and softly whipped cream if desired. (You can
also make these in advance and freeze them.
Reheat in a toaster or a 350ºF oven.)
Cranberry Maple Syrup 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries ¼ cup water 1 cup maple syrup
1. Combine cranberries and water in a
small pot. Cover and bring to a simmer.
Cook until cranberries pop, about 3 to
5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir
in maple syrup. Serve warm.
Electric frothers make lattes an everyday drink
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EVENTSCONTINUED FROM PAGE 59
Winter Antiques Sale, Etobicoke, Ont.,
January 24 to 31. Shop 1.2 kilometers of
antiques at Toronto’s largest antiquing event.
Over 10,000 pieces will be displayed,
including art, vintage furnishings, clothing
and accessories, pressed glass and estate
jewelry from premier antique dealers.
Sherway Gardens. (416) 621-1070 or
sherwaygardens.ca.
ART EXHIBITS AND SPECIAL EVENTSFestival of Smalls, Toronto, until
December 24. View a selection of framed
works, ranging in price from $55 to $250, in
all media, including photography, etchings,
silkscreen, mixed media and collage.
With the work of more than 50 young,
predominantly Canadian artists available,
visitors can purchase original art at a “small”
price. Purchases can also be made online. Art
Interiors. (416) 488-3157 or artinteriors.ca.
Ravishing Beasts, Vancouver, until February
28. This provocative exhibit explores our
complex relationship with taxidermy. From
contemporary art to museum dioramas, the
exhibit challenges viewers to examine topics
such as trophy hunting, animal beauty,
conservation and taxidermy as a trend in
mainstream design. Museum of Vancouver.
(604) 736-4431 or museumofvancouver.ca.
Ice on Whyte, Edmonton, January 14 to 24.
Enjoy a cup of hot chocolate or coffee while
exploring a true winter wonderland. This
festival features an ice-carving competition,
where international artists will create frozen
masterpieces, an ice castle, a giant ice slide
and mid-winter magic for the whole family.
Festival Park. (780) 437-4182 or
iceonwhyte.ca.
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Please include detailed information on show, event or tour location, dates and content, plus contact information for the public. Information must be received at least three months before event date to be considered for publication.
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the reno to be as environmentally friendly as possible. The house’s old-fashioned simplicity meant that she didn’t have to rip out any recently added millwork or an elaborate kitchen that was just 10 or 20 years old. “I was looking for a house where renovations hadn’t already been done, because we didn’t want to have to take a lot out and waste materials,” she says.
Indeed, throughout the eight-month reno, the couple remained mindful of the three “Rs”: restoring, reusing and recycling. Updated with a few coats of paint, original architectural details like exposed brick walls, the main staircase and its balustrade, hardwood floors and a fireplace in Misha’s bedroom were saved from the Dumpster and now offer the modernized house an intriguing sense of history and character.
Terra chalks her desire to create an open-concept main floor up to a lifestyle choice, at least in part: “I’m a working mom, so I want to be able to be with my family as much as I can when I’m home.” To that end, the wide-open, light-filled space — a result of tearing down walls, ripping out a back staircase to the second floor, and adding a small L-shaped addition on the back for more square-footage — is designed to inspire togetherness. It also incorporates child-friendly areas like the small crafts table by the stairs and the cosy, low-slung sectional in the living room.
Despite the inviting openness, by smartly installing elements from flooring to built-in shelving, and arranging furniture, lighting and rugs, Terra was able to delineate distinct “rooms” within the main floor that enhance the loft-like space’s cosiness and family-friendly functionality. The dining area, for example, is defined by a large oval Nelson Bubble light and a round marble-topped table and bentwood chairs — chairs Terra bought from a neighbour when she fortuitously spied them on her porch during a walk to the park. And the living room, outfitted
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with the roomy sectional and a teak two-seater, is centered around a sleek fireplace with a limestone hearth and built-in cabinets that conceal the TV and kids’ toys.
“My favourite spot is the library,” says Terra. “That’s my coffee spot in the morning. It’s so cosy.” In a bold, spur-of-the-moment decision, Terra decided mid-reno to leave a steel support post and beam exposed here instead of hiding them under drywall. “I just walked onto the site one day and saw it and thought: ‘That I-beam is fabulous,’” she says. Now used to delineate the library nook, which houses bold black-painted bookshelves and those coveted secondhand Platner chairs, the beam reflects Terra’s penchant for industrial materials and “tells a little bit of a story of how the house was constructed.”
But what’s perhaps most wonderful about this eclectic, treasure-filled house — with its edgy and current mix of mid-century modern, contemporary, ethnic and industrial influences — is that so many items tell a story. Each piece is interesting in its own right. The marble in the kitchen was inspired by a trip to the Italian countryside. The living room’s two-seater was a trash-to-treasure tale, found curbside and recovered in hard-wearing leather. And many accessories are quirky, one-of-a-kind gifts or finds picked up in exotic locales like Indonesia and Chile.
And then there’s the enormous freestanding travertine bathtub, found years ago on a drive up north to a family cottage. “We came across this beautiful little white church-turned-shop and outside were all these amazing sculptural bathtubs,” Terra explains. A couple had brought them back from Indonesia and were practically giving them away, so Terra and David purchased one knowing it would come to good use someday. The tub sat in her mother’s garage for years until it was hoisted up on chains to this second-floor bathroom, through the temporary gap where the back staircase was ripped out. “Thank God it fit. We weren’t sure how we would ever get that into the house!” says Terra.
Good things, it seems, do come to those who wait.
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clock might remind them of a crazy relative or their amazing mom.”
And at the Drake Hotel General Store, which opened next door to the Drake Hotel in November 2008, Joyce fills the shelves with quirky treasures with a decidedly nostalgic tone — everything from Wizard of Oz lunchboxes and chic contemporary dollhouses to gnome-patterned dinner plates and Mountie-patterned cocktail napkins. “We also scour flea markets for old, one-of-a-kind Canadiana,” says Joyce, who studied fashion design at Ryerson University. “It’s like a cabinet of curiosities.” (A second shop location was scheduled to open on Yonge Street in Rosedale in December.)
They describe their house in the same way: a well-curated wunderkammer (collection of oddities) worthy of the Renaissance, but strongly rooted in the present. “And it’s like a menagerie,” says Joyce. “We have so many toy animals ... who needs a pet when you have a bear,
jaguar, penguin, cat, stag…. There’s something to see in every corner. And yet it doesn’t feel cluttered.”
Indeed, the couple’s intriguing mix, which includes antiques, Art Deco glam, and junk shop finds, and iconic designer pieces, is predominantly set against a whitewashed backdrop. “We wanted to give the house a bright feeling,” says Matt. “We did a black and white scheme throughout, then punched it up with a few muted colours.” During their four-month makeover, they stripped most of the wallpaper, hand-sanded and pickled (with a simple white stain) the originally dark hardwood floors, and painted the walls and remaining old raised wallpaper (which they kept for its textural patterns) a creamy white. “We went through gallons of paint, and we had a wallpaper ‘Strip Tease’ party, where we enticed our friends with food and booze to come help.”
With the house updated, original features, which the couple intuitively knew to keep, are able to shine through: the painterly stained-glass window in the dining room; the old world brass fixtures in the principal bathroom; the
studio-style mirror and barre in the dance room, now a reading room; and the intricate wallpapered ceilings in the living and dining rooms. “It was this particular ceiling wallpaper that I fell in love with,” says Joyce. And indeed, the rich, layered installations have the impact of carefully crafted architectural detailing, which correlates with the current trend toward decorated ceilings.
Despite its eye-catching aesthetic, the house is still a work in progress, say its owners. “We don’t want to fill it up in a year,” says Joyce. “We want to do it over time with pieces that really speak to us. I look forward to a lifetime of collecting.” That goes for renovations as well. “Maybe one day we’ll do the kitchen,” says Matt. But for now, the couple plans to relax and spend their leisure time cultivating their mature English-style perennial garden, also put in by previous owners, or trolling the neighbourhood junk shops or the St. Lawrence Sunday Antique Market.
But one question remains: is the house really haunted? Considering how inviting and comfortable it is, definitely not. “Medusa is our protector,” says Matt.
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homedepot.ca for locations across Canada;
lamp, shade, boxes, Ikea, call 1-866-866-IKEA
or visit ikea.ca for locations across Canada.
Page 30: Now & Then: 1. Cord chair, Avenue
Road, Toronto (416) 548-7788 or visit avenue-
road.com. 2. Dansk salt and pepper mills, The
Bay, visit hbc.com for locations across Canada.
3. Bubble lamps, Modernica, visit modernica.net
for retailers across Canada. 4. American Modern
dinnerware, Bauer Pottery, visit bauerpottery.
com. 5. Artbreaker paperweight, Areaware,
visit areaware.com for retailers across Canada.
MORE OR LESS Page 32Tripod Lamp: $975: Half-Mile
Ray Searchlight
floor lamp,
Restoration
Hardware (online
or catalogue only), visit restorationhardware.com.
$689: Retro photographer’s floor lamp, Ethan
Allen, visit ethanallen.com for locations across
Canada. $399: Photographer’s Tripod floor lamp,
Pottery Barn, visit potterybarn.ca for locations
across Canada. Orange Velvet Pillow: $115:
Fabric Cue pillow in Paprika, Elte, Toronto
(416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583 or visit
elte.com. $45: Tempo velvet pillow in
Persimmon, Crate & Barrel, Calgary
(403) 278-7020, Toronto (416) 657-4100,
1-888-657-4108 or visit crateandbarrel.ca for
ordering information. $27: Sanela velvet pillow,
Ikea, call 1-866-866-IKEA or visit ikea.ca for
locations across Canada. Wing-Style Sofa: $5,935: Bright Chair Mini Van sofa, South
Hill Home, Toronto (416) 924-7224 or visit
southhillhome.com. $3,393: 4974 sofa,
Lee Industries, call 1-800-892-7150 or
visit leeindustries.com for retailers across
Canada. $2,474: Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams
Louisa sofa, Elte, as above, and at Celadon
Collection, Montreal (514) 932-3306 or visit
celadoncollection.com. Driftwood Side Table:
$1,712: Oly Studio Vincent side table, Cocoon
Fine Furnishings, Oakville, Ont. (905) 829-2780
or visit cocoonfurnishings.ca, and at Celadon,
as above. $500: Driftwood end table, Crate
& Barrel, as above. $200: Driftwood end table,
Camilla House Imports, call 1-800-661-0257
for retailers across Canada.
FINDS
Page 34Freeze Frame:
Bleu Nature
Kisimi table
lamp, Trianon
Design, Toronto
(416) 363-9851
or visit trianon-
online.com, or through bleunature.com.
Splendour in the Grass: Patterned grasscloth,
Jardins en Fleur, call 1-877-527-3467 or visit
jardinsenfleur.com for retailers across Canada.
Roots of Style: Brent Comber Teacup stools,
Domaine Fine Furnishings, Calgary (403)
301-2339 or visit domainefurnishings.com,
or through Brent Comber Studio, Vancouver
(604) 980-4467 or visit brentcomber.com.
High and Dry: Damask towels, Anthropologie,
visit anthropologie.com for locations. Table Service: Sojourn iron table, Barrymore
Furniture, Toronto (416) 532-2891 or visit
barrymorefurniture.com.
VIEW
Page 36Monica Rich
Kosann
boutique
at Bergdorf
Goodman, visit
mrkphoto.com
or visit
Source Guide
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CORRECTIONS•In the December 2009 issue’s “Entertaining”
feature (pages 52 to 56), we neglected
to mention the designer of David Lee’s home
kitchen (above) and eating area. Credit should
have gone to Lisa Stevens of Spraggett
Stevens, Toronto (416) 944-3242 or visit
spraggettstevens.com. We regret the omission
and any inconvenience it may have caused.
•In the November 2009 issue’s Holiday
Baking recipes (page 218), we made reference
to an incorrect ingredient in Step 3. There is
no butter in the cookie filling.
EDITOR’S PAGEPage 14Brass lanterns,
Martha Sturdy,
Vancouver
(604) 872-5205
or visit
marthasturdy.
com; velvet cushion, Constantine, Toronto
(416) 929-1177 or visit constantineinteriors.com;
Crinoline armchair by Patricia Urquiola, Kiosk,
Toronto (416) 601-1661 or visit kioskdesign.ca.
STYLE FILES
Pages 23 to 30Page 23: Gotta Have It: OldschoolTable,
Thout, Toronto
(416) 238-9641
or visit thout.ca;
typewriter,
Queen West Antique Centre, Toronto (416)
588-2212. Page 28: Editor DIY: Paint colour,
Marble (UL16), Ralph Lauren Home, visit
rlhome.polo.com for locations, and at The
Home Depot, call 1-800-628-0525 or visit
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Source Guidebergdorfgoodman.com; Color Reform rugs,
vintage armchairs, ABC Carpet & Home, visit
abchome.com; Style and Substance: The Best of Elle Decor by Margaret Russell (Filipacchi Publishing,
2009), Chapters and Indigo, visit chapters.indigo.
ca for locations; paint colour, Ravished (P5141-85),
Para Paints, call 1-800-461-7272 or visit para.com
for retailers across Canada; catalogue, Restoration
Hardware, visit restorationhardware.com.
ROOMS THAT WORK Page 38Stylish stool:
Hilary bench,
Oly Studio,
Berkeley, Calif.
(775) 336-2100
or visit olystudio.
com, and at South Hill Home, Toronto (416)
924-7224 or visit southhillhome.com, and at
Celadon Collection, Montreal (514) 932-3300
or visit celadoncollection.com. Bleached-wood cabinet: French casement cabinet,
Restoration Hardware, Toronto (416) 322-9422,
(416) 223-2055, Vancouver (604) 731-3918 or
visit restorationhardware.com. Cosy throw:
Lima Alpaca throw, Crate & Barrel, Calgary
(403) 278-7020, Toronto (416) 657-4100,
1-888-657-4108 or visit crateandbarrel.ca for
ordering information. Slipcovered sectional:
Karlstad sofa, Ikea, call 1-866-866-IKEA or
visit ikea.ca. Classic palette: Drapery rod, rings,
Umbra, call 1-800-387-5122 or visit umbra.com
for retailers across Canada; sisal rug, Y&Co,
Toronto (416) 968-7700, Montreal (514) 287-8998
or visit ycocarpet.com. Fabrics: Wicker in Noir,
Success in Optic, Paolo in Natural, Mulhouse
in Chili, African Safari in Zebra, Robert Allen (to
the trade), Vancouver (604) 255-0010, Toronto
(416) 934-1330, Montreal (514) 938-2677,
1-800-333-3777 or visit robertallendesign.com
for showrooms across Canada; paint colour,
Sel De Mer (6182-11), Sico, call 1-800-463-SICO
or visit sico.ca for retailers across Canada.
DESIGN LESSON Pages 40 and 42Page 40: As a Bedside Table:
Wall colour,
Cottage Green
(VM115), Ralph
Lauren Home,
visit rlhome.polo.com for locations, and at
The Home Depot, call 1-800-628-0525 or visit
homedepot.ca for retailers across Canada; wall
hook, ChairTableLamp, Toronto (416) 934-1021;
plaid blanket, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885,
1-888-276-3583 or visit elte.com; clock, Queen
West Antique Centre, Toronto (416) 588-2212;
chair reupholstery, Soft Options Upholstery,
Toronto (416) 465-9131. The Materials: Paint,
Veranda (IB145), Ralph Lauren Home, as
above; Bella velvet in Mocha, tacks, Designer
Fabrics, Toronto (416) 531-2810 or visit
designerfabrics.ca. Page 42: As Extra Seating:
Bookcase, sisal carpet, sofa, Ikea, visit ikea.ca
for locations across Canada; wing chair,
Restoration Hardware, Toronto (416) 223-2055,
(416) 322-9422, 1-888-243-9720 or visit
restorationhardware.com; lamp, side table, throw,
candlesticks, Elte, as above; oil portrait, books,
Five O Seven Antiques, Toronto (416) 462-0046
or visit 507antiques.com; toss cushion fabric,
fabric on occasional chair, Designer Fabrics, as
above; coffee tables, Arcadia Antiques, Toronto
(416) 534-0348 or visit arcadiaantiques.ca;
flower vase, ChairTableLamp, as above; framed
print, Absolutely North, Toronto (416) 922-6784;
chair paint, Veranda (IB145), Ralph Lauren
Home, as above; topiaries, Quince Flowers,
Toronto (416) 594-1414, (416) 486-4343 or visit
quinceflowers.com. As a Towel Rack: Wall colour,
Pale Powder (204), trim colour, Pointing (2003),
Farrow & Ball, call 1-877-363-1040 or visit
farrow-ball.com for retailers across Canada;
anchor, Jackson Falk, Toronto (647) 347-9112;
bath soaps, L’Occitane, call 1-877-212-0238 or
visit loccitane.ca for locations across Canada.
As a Multitasker: Table, blue upholstered
chair, vase, bowl, Elte, as above; lamp, Decorum
Decorative Finds, Toronto (416) 966-6829;
framed prints, Absolutely North, as above.
TREND TALK Page 44Sauna, SaunaCore,
visit saunacore.
com, and through
BonaVista
LeisureScapes,
Toronto (416)
645-6980
or visit bonavistapools.com; urinal, Kohler,
visit kohler.com for retailers across Canada.
LIVING
Pages 46 to 52Page 46: Dining room: Moooi
pendant light,
Klaus by
Nienkämper,
Toronto
(416) 362-3434
or visit klausn.com; sconces, Lowe’s, call
1-800-445-6937 or visit lowes.ca for ordering
information; bookshelves, U+, visit umbra.com;
rug, Bev Hisey, Toronto (416) 703-3418
or visit bevhisey.com. Entryway: Map,
Machine Age Modern, Toronto (416) 461-3588
or visit machineagemodern.com; monkey, table,
St. Lawrence Sunday Antique Market, Toronto
(416) 350-8865 or visit sundayantiquemarket.
com; Tom Dixon light, Klaus by Nienkämper,
as above, or visit tomdixon.net; vase CONTINUED
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Source Guide(with flowers), L’Atelier, Toronto (416) 966-0200.
Living room cabinet: English football, London
Portobello Market, visit portobelloroad.co.uk.
Page 48: Kitchen: Chair, Flik & Co., Toronto
(647) 439-8697 or visit flikandcompany.com;
bicycle, Urbane Cyclist, Toronto (416) 979-9733
or visit ucycle.com. Portrait: Side tables, candle
holder, U+, as above; coffee table, Commute
Home, Toronto (416) 861-0521 or visit
commutehome.com; brass lamps, Machine
Age Modern, as above; pillows, The Drake
Hotel General Store, Toronto (416) 531-5042
ext. 101 or visit thedrakehotel.ca. Page 50: Master bedroom: Brass table, Machine Age
Modern, as above; chair, Beauty Salon sign, St.
Lawrence Sunday Antique Market, as above;
pheasant, Aberfoyle Antique Market, Guelph,
Ont. (519) 763-1077 or visit aberfoyle-antiques.
com; wall colour, Coventry Gray (HC-169) from
the Historical Colours collection, Benjamin
Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit
benjaminmoore.ca for retailers across Canada;
pillow, Urban Outfitters, visit urbanoutfitters.com
for locations across Canada. Their Favourite Designs: His: Biblioteca bookshelf, Mixalabra
candle holder, Postino mailbox, Umbra, call
1-800-387-5122 or visit umbra.com for retailers
across Canada. Hers: Pendleton blanket, Seletti
estetico quotidiano coffee pot, Rob Southcott
Totem Pole stacking mugs for Imm Living,
The Drake Hotel General Store, as above.
Reading room: Chaise, Craigslist, visit craigslist.
org; coffee table, U+, as above. Page 52: Bed:
Bedding, Umbra, as above; Philippe Starck toy,
St. Lawrence Sunday Antique Market, as above.
Bathroom sink: House & Home towels, The Bay,
visit hbc.com for locations across Canada; cork
stool, Plan b, Toronto (416) 941-1010 or visit
planboffice.com; sconces, Lowe’s, as above.
Bathroom cart: House & Home towels, The
Bay, as above.
FOCUS
Pages 54 and 56Page 54: Astrid chair,
Anthropologie,
Edmonton
(780) 487-6524,
Toronto (416)
449-6666, (416) 964-9700 or visit anthropologie.
com; Martha Stewart for Bernhardt Kendall
Bobbin chair, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885,
1-888-276-3583 or visit elte.com, and at
DeBoer’s, call 1-800-265-2637 or visit deboers.
com for locations across Ontario, and at Celadon
Collection, Montreal (514) 932-3306 or visit
celadoncollection.com; French upholstered
wing chair, Restoration Hardware, Vancouver
(604) 731-3918, Toronto (416) 322-9422, (416)
223-2055 or visit restorationhardware.com;
Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Opera
slipper chair, Studio b, Toronto (416) 368-2838
or visit studiobhome.com; L’an V Marquise
chair, Roche Bobois, Toronto (416) 366-3273,
Montreal (514) 350-9070 or visit roche-bobois.
com for retailers across Canada. Page 56: Tom Dixon Link Easy chair, Klaus by Nienkämper,
Toronto (416) 362-3434 or visit klausn.com,
or visit tomdixon.net for retailers; Arflex Cocca
chair, Livingspace, Vancouver (604) 683-1116,
1-877-683-1116 or visit livingspace.com; Calvin
Klein Floating chair, DeBoer’s, as above, and
at Elte, as above, and at Cadieux, Ottawa
(613) 745-1230 or visit cadieuxltd.com, and at
Celadon, as above, and at Maison Corbeil,
Montreal (514) 382-1443 or visit maisoncorbeil.
com; Moooi Clip chair, Klaus by Nienkämper,
Toronto (416) 362-3434 or visit klausn.com;
Barbara Barry for McGuire Fretwork lounge
chair, Studio b, Toronto (416) 868-9600
or visit studiobhome.com; Karlstad swivel
armchair, Ikea, call 1-866-866-IKEA or
visit ikea.ca for locations across Canada.
RENEGADE REGENCYPages 64 to 73Architecture, Wayne Swadron Architect,
Toronto (416) 486-4800 or visit wayneswadron.
com; design, Philip Gorrivan, New York
(212) 339-7696 or philipgorrivan.com, and by
Sloan Mauran Interior Design, Toronto
(416) 924-2426 or visit sloanmauraninteriordesign.
com; flowers, Emblem, Toronto (416) 972-9878.
Page 64: Portrait in living room: Ranong
drapery fabric in Solarette, Jim Thompson, visit
jimthompson.com; New Vase wallpaper, Clarence
House, visit clarencehouse.com; carpet, Tai Ping
Carpets, visit taipingcarpets.com; trim colour,
Elephant’s Breath (229), Farrow & Ball, Toronto
(416) 920-0200, 1-877-363-1040 or visit
farrow-ball.com; lamp, The Paisley Shop,
Toronto (416) 923-5830; sofa, Louis Interiors,
Toronto (416) 785-9909 or visit louisinteriors.com. Page 65: Doorway into living room: Slipper
chairs, Philip Gorrivan, as above; art (above sofa)
by Scott McFarland, Clark & Faria, Toronto
(416) 703-1700; New Vase wallpaper, Clarence
House, as above; runner, Codimat, visit codimat.fr;
David Hicks chair fabric (on slipper chairs),
Lee Jofa, 1-888-533-5632 or visit leejofa.com;
art (in hallway) by André Kertész, Corkin Gallery,
Toronto (416) 979-1980 or visit corkingallery.com.
Page 66: Entryway: Floor tile design, Philip
Gorrivan, as above; Cole & Son Woods wallpaper,
Kravet Canada (to the trade), call 1-800-535-3258
or visit kravetcanada.com for showrooms across
Canada; mirror, L’Atelier, Toronto CONTINUED
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110 H&H JANUARY 2010
(416) 966-0200. Living room view to dining room: Coffee table, Duane Antiques, visit
duaneantiques.com; slipper chair manufacturing,
Louis Interiors, as above; trim colour, Elephant’s
Breath (229), Farrow & Ball, as above; artwork
by Anthony Goicolea, Clark & Faria, as above;
New Vase wallpaper, Clarence House, as above;
carpet, Tai Ping Carpets, as above. Page 67: Bar: Bar design, window shade, Philip Gorrivan,
as above; Alhambra Fret window shade fabric,
Quadrille, visit quadrillefabrics.com; Bubble
chair, Eero Aarnio, visit eero-aarnio.com; black
velvet (on walls), Kravet Canada (to the trade),
as above; art by Lutz Bacher, Taxter &
Spengemann, New York (212) 924-0212
or visit taxterandspengemann.com. Page 68: Dining room: Wall colour, Electric Orange
(2015-10), from the Colour Preview collection,
Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit
benjaminmoore.ca for retailers across Canada;
wallpaper (on ceiling), Brunschwig & Fils
(to the trade), Toronto (416) 968-0699,
1-800-267-3457 or visit brunschwig.com;
dining table, chairs, Sloan Mauran, as above;
drapes, Philip Gorrivan, as above; drapery fabric,
Bergamo Fabrics, visit bergamofabrics.com;
chandelier, L’Atelier, Toronto (416) 966-0200.
Page 69: Kitchen: Boffi cabinetry, Italinteriors,
Toronto (416) 366-9540 or visit italinteriors.com,
and at Inform Interiors, Vancouver (604)
682-3868 or visit informinteriors.com, or visit
boffi.com; light, Design Within Reach, Toronto
(416) 977-4003 or visit dwr.com; tea towel,
Good Egg, Toronto (416) 593-4663 or visit
goodegg.ca; white bowl, Hollace Cluny,
Toronto (416) 968-7894 or visit hollacecluny.ca;
white Jonathan Adler vases, white jug, Quasi
Modo Modern Furniture, Toronto (416) 703-8300
or visit quasimodomodern.com. Page 70: Den:
Sofa, chairs, Louis Interiors, as above; blue velvet,
Christopher Hyland, visit christopherhyland.com;
red linen, Stark Fabric, visit starkfabric.com;
carpet, Beauvais Carpets, visit beauvaiscarpets.
com; drawings by Marcel van Eeden, Clint
Roenisch Gallery, Toronto (416) 516-8593
or visit clintroenisch.com. Page 71: Principal bathroom tub: Light, Trianon, Toronto (416)
363-9851 or visit trianon-online.com; towel,
tub, Ginger’s Bath Centre, Toronto (416)
787-1787, 1-888-444-3292 or visit gingersbath.
com. Principal bathroom vanity: Console,
faucets, Boffi, as above; wall tile, Bisazza, visit
bisazza.com for retailers; chair, Sloan Mauran,
as above; bathroom accessories, soaps, towels,
Ginger’s, as above. Page 72: Principal bedroom fireplace: Grasscloth wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries,
visit phillipjeffries.com; Ivory #8 drape fabric,
Muriel Brandolini, visit murielbrandolini.com;
art by Alec Soth, Gagosian Gallery, visit gagosian.
com. Principal bedroom entry: Dresser, Angus
& Company, Toronto (416) 537-4104 or visit
angusandcompany.com; wall fabric, China
Seas Island Ikat, Quadrille, as above; artwork
by Marcel van Eeden, Clint Roenisch Gallery,
as above. Page 73: Principal bedroom:
Grasscloth wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries, as above;
headboard fabric, China Seas Island Ikat,
Quadrille, as above; Tess sconce, Remains
Lighting, visit remains.com; bedside tables,
Bungalow 5, visit bungalow5.com; benches,
Five O Seven Antiques, Toronto (416) 462-0046
or visit 507antiques.com.
WHAT’S HOT NOW Pages 74 to 81Page 74 and 75: Wall colour, Gray Mist
(CC-80) from the Designer Classics collection,
Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or
visit benjaminmoore.ca for retailers across
Canada; knob, The Door Store, Toronto
(416) 863-1590 or visit thedoorstore.ca;
black and white vase (on desk), Cynthia Findlay
Antiques, Toronto (416) 260-9057 or visit
cynthiafindlay.com; mushroom art, Absolutely
North, Toronto (416) 922-6784; desk set,
silver bowls (on coffee table), glass vase
(on side table), Decorum Decorative Finds,
Toronto (416) 966-6829; throw, L’Atelier,
Toronto (416) 966-0200; grey table, Hollace
Cluny, Toronto (416) 968-7894 or visit
hollacecluny.ca; black side tables, Filter,
Toronto (647) 428-7265 or visit filterstock.com;
leather chair, South Hill Home, Toronto (416)
924-7224 or visit southhillhome.com; slipcover
fabric, Designer Fabrics, Toronto (416) 531-2810
or visit designerfabrics.ca; white slipcover
sewing, Cover Your World, Toronto (416)
465-5048 or visit coveryourworld.ca. Spot the Trends: Striped rug, Dash & Albert, call
1-800-658-5035 or visit dashandalbert.com;
Osborne & Little Giverny Lomasi (NCF3884-01),
through Primavera Interior Furnishings (to the
trade), Toronto (416) 921-3334 or visit primavera.
ca for showrooms across Canada; settee,
Barrymore Furniture, Toronto (416) 532-2891
or visit barrymorefurniture.com; cushion sewing,
Blinds, Drapes & Bedding, Toronto (416) 604-1412
or visit blindsdrapesbedding.ca; velvet cushion
fabric, Designer Fabrics, as above; sconces, Rona,
visit rona.ca for locations across Canada; desk,
Klaus by Nienkämper, Toronto (416) 362-3434
or visit klausn.com; wood floor, The Home Depot,
call 1-800-628-0525 or visit homedepot.ca for
locations across Canada; floor colour, Edgecomb
Gray (HC-173), Benjamin Moore, as above; lamps,
Machine Age Modern, Toronto (416) 461-3588 or
visit machineagemodern.com; trim, baseboards,
door, Central Fairbank Lumber, Concord, Ont.
(905) 738-2111 or visit centralfairbank.com;
door colour, Hague Blue (30), Farrow & Ball,
Toronto (416) 920-0200, 1-877-363-1040
or visit farrow-ball.com for retailers across
Canada; art, Decorum Decorative Finds, as
above. Page 80: 10 Must Haves: 1. Symphony
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Source GuideMobiles through Euro Design Canada, call
1-866-932-0261 for retailers across Canada.
2. Thonet chair (No. 209), Klaus by Nienkämper,
Toronto (416) 362-3434 or visit klausn.com.
3. Subway Sign art, Restoration Hardware,
Vancouver (604) 731-3918, Toronto
(416) 322-9422, (416) 223-2055 or visit
restorationhardware.com. 4. Ankara Patchwork
dhurrie rug, Pottery Barn, visit potterybarn.ca
for locations across Canada. 5. Calvin Klein
Curator Collection canopy bed, DeBoer’s,
call 1-800-265-2637 or visit deboers.com
for locations across Ontario. 6. Mitchell
Gold + Bob Williams Baccus bottles, Celadon
Collection, Montreal (514) 789-1542 or visit
celadoncollection.com. 7. Woven baskets,
Hollace Cluny, as above. 8. Peter Dunham
Textiles Mattress Ticking, Christopher Farr
Cloth Flower Show in Honey, Madeline Weinrib
Organic Block Print in Chevron, Y&Co, Toronto
(416) 968-7700, Montreal (514) 287-8998 or
visit ycocarpet.com; GP & J Baker Salcombe
Rose, Lee Jofa through Kravet Canada (to the
trade), call 1-800-535-3258 or visit kravetcanada.
com for showrooms across Canada; Schumacher
Abazar in Resist, Bilbrough & Co., Toronto
(416) 960-1611, call 1-800-563-5716 or visit
bilbroughs.com for locations across Canada.
9. Maison by Ethan Allen china cabinet and
buffet, Ethan Allen, visit ethanallen.com for
locations across Canada. 10. Visual Comfort
Goodman lamp, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885,
1-888-276-3583 or visit elte.com. Page 81: Neutrals: 1. Decorators White (CC-20) from
the Designer Classics collection, Benjamin
Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit
benjaminmoore.ca for retailers across Canada.
2. Jekyll Club Cherokee Tan (6008-2A), Valspar
at Lowe’s, call 1-800-445-6937 or visit lowes.ca
for ordering information. 3. Creek Bend (790F-4),
Behr at The Home Depot, call 1-800-628-0525
or visit homedepot.ca for locations across
Canada, or visit behr.com. 4. Parchment
Paper (C16-1), Olympic Paint at Lowe’s, as
above. 5. Crushed Stone (6204-21), Sico, call
1-800-463-SICO or visit sico.ca for retailers
across Canada. Brights: 6. Fetish (C2-019),
C2 Paint, visit c2paint.com for retailers across
Canada. 7. Sweetheart Vine (P5045-75), Para
Paints, call 1-800-461-7272 or visit para.com
for retailers across Canada. 8. Posh (LC031),
Beauti-Tone at Home Hardware/Home Building
Centres, visit homehardware.ca for locations
across Canada, or visit beauti-tone.ca for
information. 9. Tempest (CL 1475D), General
Paint, visit generalpaint.com for retailers across
Canada. 10. Indian Maize (212-5), Pittsburgh
Paints, visit pittsburghpaints.com for retailers.
Rebel Chic: Black Jack (2133-20) from the
Colour Preview collection, Benjamin Moore,
as above; Studio Mauve (SW0062), Sherwin-
Williams, call 1-800-474-3794 or visit sherwin-
williams.com; All White (2005), Farrow & Ball,
Toronto (416) 920-0200, 1-877-363-1040
or visit farrow-ball.com for retailers across
Canada. Relaxed Cottage: Raindrops
(30GG 83/006), ICI Paints, visit icipaints.ca
for locations across Canada; Corn Silk (P730-4),
Para Paints, as above; Centauer (CL 2983M),
General Paint, as above. Preppy with a Twist:
Birch White, Homestead House Paint Company,
call 1-877-886-5098 or visit homesteadhouse.ca
for retailers across Canada; Arctic Depths
(P5102-73), Para Paints, as above; Wirework
Grey (30BG 31/022), CIL at The Home Depot,
as above. Farmhouse Drama: Pencil Point
(UL260-22), Behr at The Home Depot, as above;
Silver Lining (32-32), Pratt & Lambert, call
1-877-772-8898 or visit prattandlambert.com
for retailers across Canada. City Chic: Jazz Age
Coral (SW0058), Sherwin-Williams, as above;
Thorny Branch (S-H-780), Behr at The Home
Depot, as above.
PLAYFUL MODERN Pages 82 to 87FLUF, Toronto (416) 362-3583 or visit
fluf-design.com; contractor, Upton Design
Build, Toronto (416) 920-9880 or visit
uptondesignbuild.com. Pages 82 and 83:
Dining room: Green resin vase (on table),
South Hill Home, Toronto (416) 924-7224 or
visit southhillhome.com; Ligne Roset Togo
sofa, Kiosk, Toronto (416) 539-9665, (416)
601-1661 or visit kioskdesign.ca; silver side
table, Roost (wholesale only), Sausalito, Calif.
(415) 339-9500 or visit roostco.com. Page 84: Living room with fireplace: Ligne Roset Togo
sofa, Kiosk, as above; silver side table, Roost,
as above; coffee table, Interior Elements,
Toronto (416) 928-0222; art by Norval
Morrisseau, Kinsman Robinson Galleries,
visit kinsmanrobinson.com; rug, Elte,
Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583
or visit elte.com. Page 85: Staircase: Bowl
with red interior, Made, Toronto (416) 607-6384
or visit madedesign.ca; pillow (on bench), FLUF,
as above; table, Knoll, visit knoll.com. Kitchen:
Cabinetry, Ikea, call 1-866-866-IKEA or visit
ikea.ca for locations across Canada. Page 86: Child’s bedroom: Madeline Weinrib rug,
Y&Co, Toronto (416) 968-7700, Montreal (514)
287-8998 or visit ycocarpet.com; flags, Kol
Kid, Toronto (416) 681-0368 or visit kolkid.ca;
throw pillows, FLUF, as above. Page 87: Principal bedroom: Throw, felt bin, FLUF, as above; duvet,
Lucca, Toronto (416) 485-4999; Martha Sturdy
lamp, Hollace Cluny, Toronto (416) 968-7894
or visit hollacecluny.ca; teak side table, CONTINUED
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Source GuideAT Design Group, Toronto (416) 323-0323,
(416) 921-1600 or visit atdesignhome.com.
Bathroom: Hooks, Ikea, as above. Entryway:
Mirror, Ikea, as above.Play area: Rug, Ikea,
as above.
STYLISH SUNDAY BRUNCH Pages 88 to 94Page 88: Marimekko wallpaper in Lumimarja,
New Wall, Toronto (416) 877-1227 or visit
newwall.ca; hutch, L’Atelier, Toronto (416)
966-0200; dining table, dark grey chairs,
wineglasses, throw (on chair), Ikea, call
1-866-866-IKEA or visit ikea.ca for locations
across Canada; caned chairs,HorseFeathers
Home, Toronto (416) 486-4555 or visit
horsefeathershome.com; lamp, console
table, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885,
1-888-276-3583 or visit elte.com; tablecloth
fabric, Designer Fabrics, Toronto (416)
531-2810 or visit designerfabrics.ca;
candleholders, South Hill Home, Toronto
(416) 924-7224 or visit southhillhome.com;
napkins, juice jug, cake dome, French
Country, Toronto (416) 944-2204 or visit
frenchcountry.ca; bowls (with fruit), Basia,
Toronto (416) 977-7031, 1-888-282-0652
or visit basiadesign.com; frosted juice glasses,
Rogue Gallery, Toronto (416) 462-1800;
plates, Putti Fine Furnishings, Toronto (416)
972-7652, 1-800-649-3120 or visit putti.ca;
flatware, honey pot, Cynthia Findlay Antiques,
Toronto (416) 260-9057 or visit cynthiafindlay.
com; moulding, Central Fairbank Lumber,
Concord, Ont. (905) 738-2111 or visit
centralfairbank.com; trim colour, Cloud White
(CC-40) from the Designer Classics collection,
Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit
benjaminmoore.ca; floor, The Home Depot,
call 1-800-668-2266 or visit homedepot.ca
for locations across Canada. Page 89: Plate,
Putti Fine Furnishings, as above; napkin,
French Country, as above; fork, Cynthia
Findlay Antiques, as above; frosted glass,
Rogue Gallery, as above. Page 90: Citrusy Fruit Salad: Large bowl, Basia, as above;
smaller bowl, Blue Banana Market, Toronto
(416) 594-6600 or visit bluebananamarket.com;
serving spoon, Cynthia Findlay Antiques,
as above; star plate, Machine Age Modern,
Toronto (416) 461-3588 or visit
machineagemodern.com; tablecloth fabric,
Designer Fabrics, as above; frosted glasses,
Rogue Gallery, as above; wineglass, Ikea,
call 1-866-866-IKEA or visit ikea.ca for
locations across Canada. Page 92: Herbed Chicken Sausages: Frying pan, Le Creuset,
call 1-866-666-6162 or visit lecreuset.com for
retailers across Canada; knife, serving spoon,
Cynthia Findlay Antiques, as above; bowl, The
Cross, Vancouver (604) 689-2900 or visit
thecrossdesign.com. Baked Eggs Florentine:
Pie lifter, spoon, Cynthia Findlay Antiques,
as above; glass coaster, Rogue Gallery,
as above; mug, La Merceria, Toronto
(416) 848-0057 or visit lamerceria.ca;
bowl, 18 Karat, call 1-888-849-8811 or
visit eighteenkarat.com for retailers across
Canada. Page 94: Waffles with Cranberry Maple Syrup: Gravy boat, butter dish, The
Cross, as above; plates, Putti Fine Furnishings,
as above; chair, HorseFeathersHome, as above;
flatware, Cynthia Findlay Antiques, as above.
London Fog Lattes: Console, lamp, Elte,
Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583 or
visit elte.com; Marimekko wallpaper, New
Wall, as above; moulding, Central Fairbank
Lumber, as above; glass teapot, Bungalow,
Toronto (416) 598-0204 or visit bungalow.
to; mugs, La Merceria, as above; coasters,
Rogue Gallery, as above; coffee pot, teaspoons,
Cynthia Findlay Antiques, as above; plate,
Putti Fine Furnishings, as above; sugar bowl,
The Cross, as above; wallpaper hanging, Thistle
Painting & Decorating, Toronto (416) 564-3548.
TRENDWATCH
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Vivienne
Westwood
Red Label, visit
viviennewestwood.
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Successful
Living from Diesel cage light, Foscarini, visit
foscarini.com for retailers; trompe l’oeil
wooden milk crate, Urban Outfitters,
Edmonton (780) 487-1030, Toronto (416)
214-1466, Montreal (514) 874-0063 or visit
urbanoutfitters.com for locations; Cole & Son
Vivienne Westwood tartan, Kravet Canada
(to the trade), Vancouver (604) 255-4242,
Calgary (403) 270-9690, Mississauga, Ont.
(905) 607-0706, Toronto (416) 921-1262,
Montreal (514) 931-2437, 1-800-535-3258
or visit kravetcanada.com for showrooms
across Canada; Successful Living from Diesel
flight case, Moroso, visit morosousa.com;
Ibanez bass guitar, Efkay, visit efkaymusic.com;
Rebel Union Jack sofa, Andrew Martin, visit
andrewmartin.co.uk for retailers; The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock and Roll: The Definitive History of the Most Important Artists and Their Music, Indigo Books & Music and
Chapters, call 1-800-832-7569 or visit chapters.
indigo.ca for locations across Canada and
ordering information; Miss Shady pillow,
The Rug Company, visit therugcompany.info.
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time, conspicuous consumption is conspicuously bad form. Designer Viki Mansell, owner of Toronto shop Absolutely Inc., says: “The bleak, impersonal hotel style is not something people want now, but no one is impressed with rooms filled with expensive things, either. There’s a move from both ends of the spectrum toward the middle.”
Going from consumer to curator is a big change. It’s led by a maturing boomer generation more determined than ever to be individualistic, if not rekindle some 1960s counterculture passion. It’s also spurred by 30- and 40-year-olds with spending power and exposure to a world of options. Toronto brand consultant Lee Jacobson points to the Internet as a prime driver of this return to non-conformism. “It presents a method to easily purchase diverse things from all over the globe. It proves to people there is no one right way to live.”
A THIRST FOR AUTHENTIC OBJECTSIn an increasingly virtual world, the real is in greater demand than ever before. Authenticity is the objective, and retailers are responding. The resulting aesthetic is quite a change for Restoration Hardware, a company that has never been identified with any one look. However, since Gary Friedman, 51, formerly of the Gap and Williams-Sonoma, was named CEO, the retailer’s strategy has become focused. Because Gary and I are about the same age, it’s not surprising my look is now his chain’s signature. Then again, he’s on to something that sells to both our cohorts and thirtysomethings.
Look around and you’ll see that “authentic” is influencing many upscale retailers here and in the U.S. At ABC Carpet & Home’s New York showroom, you’ll find tables made from petrified wood and castoff furniture recovered in the finest fabrics, proving that the odd and one-of-a-kind can be beautiful. WSJ (the Wall Street Journal magazine) called this approach “rough luxe” in announcing that the style is a repudiation of old notions of luxury
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Another thing I’m seeing as a result of this renewed thirst for the authentic is a veneration of old things in general. People pay a premium now for heritage and the integrity that comes with it. Scott Weir, an associate at ERA Architects (a Toronto firm noted for its sensitive work with existing structures) says, “Heritage buildings offer qualities that new ones can’t. It can be their materials, proportions, details, or the sense of the lives that have been lived there that make them so coveted today.”
THE MASS IS ALWAYS GREENEROf course, I’ve forgotten the most obvious trend, “green.” It’s omnipresent, you take it for granted. However, the trend isn’t green, per se, but the universal assumption that all the decisions we make are put through a filter: Is it good for the earth, does it contribute to a healthy home, is it socially responsible?
“The implications of green at home continue to expand,” says Vancouver architect Robert Drew of Busby Perkins+ Will, North America’s leading green practice. “Just a few years ago, developers spoke of the ‘Green Burden,’ the extra costs of making buildings energy-efficient. Now, there are few who aren’t on board because purchasers expect new homes to be green.” In fact, he says buyers are looking for the next level of green, for healthier building materials and large-scale initiatives with power and waste management.
Who knows, maybe I’ll walk into Restoration Hardware next year and find it’s all about the environment, from the fabrics on the sofas to taps that provide cleaner water. It’s obvious: retailers are becoming savvy at reflecting what’s on our minds. Now that my taste has gone mass-market, maybe I should take a contrarian’s approach. I’ll sell everything and switch to ornate, large-scale French Provincial. I’ll wait patiently for that trend to return and, in the meantime, have the satisfaction of pretending I’m oblivious and unaffected by trends.
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CREATE A NEW SEATING ARRANGEMENTYou have a lot of nice elements
in the room — they just need to be tied together better. The leather chairs, rug, coffee table, mantel and mirror are all good pieces that you can add to.
Position a new sofa opposite the fireplace and leather chairs. A William Birch-style piece, like the Keynes sofa by Vanguard Furniture (shown; vanguardfurniture.com) has a classic look, but the slipcover is casual and practical for family life. To free up more space in the room, invest in a new flat-panel TV, and place it on a console table along the longest wall. Pier 1’s Jessamine media console (shown; pier1.com) has a rustic look that will complement your leather chairs.
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QA window. A taupe linen with a rougher texture
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ADJUST THE COLOURA lighter, warm grey wall colour would look great: take a look at Thunder (AF-685) by Benjamin Moore (shown; benjaminmoore.ca).. Update your coffee table with a medium grey tone — try Weimaraner (AF-155). Give the table a light sanding, prime it, and add the top coat in a satin finish.
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There’s just something ineffably fashionable about Brit rockers. They seem to work that street style so effortlessly, whether they’re rocking out on stage, running from paparazzi or strutting down the catwalk. British designer Vivienne Westwood safety- pinned and ripped her way through Punk in the late ’70s, worked the New Romantic look in the ’80s, and now turns out glam ensembles practically guaranteed to snag a No. 1 single.
For the home, Cole & Son has hooked up with Westwood for a new collection of wallpaper that is both quirky and cool (we also love her tattered Union Jack mural). Things stay edgy with Andrew Martin’s tufted leather sofa, antiqued to perfection and christened — of course — the Rebel. Toss a witty pillow into the mix, hang that stunner of a guitar instead of artwork, and you’ll be ready to invite a certain Mr. Jagger for a cup of tea.
Clothing,
Vivienne
Westwood
Red Label,
fall 2009.
Miss
Shady
pillow,
The Rug Company.
Ibanez
bass
guitar,
Efkay.
Successful
Living from
Diesel
cage light,
Foscarini.
Cole & Son
Vivienne
Westwood
collection
Tartan
wallpaper,
Kravet Canada.
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flight case,
Moroso.
Rebel Union Jack sofa, Andrew Martin.
Trompe l’oeil
wooden milk crate,
Urban Outfitters.
The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll (Random House, 1992), Indigo and Chapters.
Produced by MEG CROSSLEY | Text by ARREN WILLIAMS
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