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TThedesignhadtobesodreamythatitenticedlegionsofvisitorsandencouragedthousandsofsharesonsocialnetworkstopublicizeitscause.Thedesigner’smusemusthaveshivered–eitherwithdelightatthechallengeorinterroratgettingitwrong.Sincegettingitwrongwasunthinkable,twoeminentcreativeguruswereaskedforthethirdtimeinasmanyyearstoteamupandinvokethemuse.

Brian Gluckstein,oneoftheworld’stop35designers,wasthedesignhalfoftheteam.Abigdreamerhimself,luxuryhomebuilderCarlos Jardino,ownerofPCM Project & Construction Management Inc.,wastheotherhalf.

Whatmotivatesthetwotocontinuetosayyestothechallenge?“Myfatherdiedofcancerat52,”Carlossays.“It’sacausemyfamilyfeelsgoodaboutsupporting.”Brianisequallyeloquent,“PrincessMargaretisoneoftheworld’stopfivecancerresearchcentres.It’saprivilegetodothiswork.”

Redbrickonthehome’straditionalexteriorspeakstoanEnglishinfluenceandplaysbeautifullywiththeneighbourhood’sheritage.Bycontrast,theinterioristransitionalwithcontemporaryleanings–simplelines,neutralcolours,classicfabrics,lotsoftexture,abundantnaturallightandopenspaces,butwithdefinedanchors.Brianhasaknackforcuttinginterestingsightlinesintosocialspaces.You’redrawneffortlesslythroughroomswhereleafyoutdoorviewsfloodinthroughKolbe Gallery Ontario windows.Aflowingorganicrhythmisatworkhere.Themonochromaticgreypaletteislitwithpopsofcolour,enoughtoaddenergytospacesbutnotenoughtostealfromthecalmingneutralaesthetic.Exotictexturesareintroducedthroughwalltreatmentsandaccessories.Ashowhomeforsure,butatheartit’salusciousbackdropforrelaxedlivingandlaid-backentertaining.

Carlosismodestabouthisroleasbuilder.“Ischeduledthetrades,keptthingsmovingtowardthecompletiondate,achievingwhatBrianwantedwithinthelimitsoftimeandbudget,”hesays.Intruth,there’smuchmoretoit.Brianwantedadramaticsunkenlivingroomwitha12-footceilingandmagnificentarchedwindows,agrandspace.Localheightrestrictionsmovedthechallengebeyondtheordinary.Insteadofbuildingup,theyhadtobuilddown.Carlossketcheditoutonpaperforus.Sufficeittosay,theconceptdemandedadetailedsupportingstructurethatgoesdeeperthangrade,completelyreinforcedandwaterproofed.

Howmanypeoplewanderthroughalotteryhome?Thousands!TwentypeoplemightbeintheupstairsensuitetakinginBrian’suseofwhitemarble,touchingthefauxwallpaper’swhimsical

TOP: The library painted in Benjamin Moore’s Hodley Red can be seen frommultiple vantage points in the home. RIGHT: Mouldings and arched windows add architectural interest. OPPOSITE TOP: Brian Gluckstein creates beautiful, timeless designs. OPPOSITE BOTTOM: The sunken living and dining room provides multiple seating areas for relaxed entertaining.

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How do you design a $4.2-million dollar dream home for a family you’ve never met? That’s only part of the challenge. We’re talking the grand dame of the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre Welcome Home Sweepstakes – the 6,587 sq. ft. 2015 Oakville show home.

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hand-carvedplasterflowers,orravingovertheshavingstationandsinkdesignedintotheshower.“ShowhomesmuststructurallysupporttheweightofallthevisitorssoIbuildthemtocommercialstandards,”saysCarlos.“Thishousewillstillbestandingin300years.”

BothmengavekudostoarchitectRichardWengle.“He’samasterofclassical,”saysBrian,whoisalsoaclassicalfan.YouseehintsofthisintinydetailslikethevariationoftheGreekkeymeanderonthemasterbed’scounterpane.Thediningroom’sdramaticphotomuralfeaturewallgrewfroma1600sclassicalpainting.Withthelightsonintheevening,itattractsreamsofattention.“Peoplestoptheircarstogetabetterlook,”Briantoldus.

Isitdifficulttodesignforanunknownhomeowner?“That’stheeasypart,”saysBrian.“Itgivesmetheopportunitytotrynewthings.”

OneofCarlos’sfavouriteroomsistheopenlibrarybetweentheupperandlowerlevel.It’soneofthose“newthings”thatBrian

enthusedover.“Ilovesurprisesinahouse,thelibraryfeelsmoreconnectedtotherestofthehousewiththisplacement,”saysBrian.Itsbordeauxwallcolour,texturizedwithred-silkgrasspapermakesastatementagainstdarkoak.

TheLittleBigToproomnestlesnexttothelibrary(picturedonthecover).It’sachild’sbedroom,doneinaboldredcircustheme.Floor-to-ceilingdrapesturnitintoagianttent.It’snosurprisethattheroomsentvisitingkidsintofitsofexcitement.

“Entertainme,”saysthesleekcontemporarykitchen.Theroom’slayoutgrewfromBrian’sdesireforanextra-longisland.“Iwantedtoeliminatethetraditionaltable,”heexplains.Stainlessappliances,includingasteamer,arebuiltintothecountertop.Walls,trimanddoorsarepaintedBenjaminMoore’sCoventryGreyunderpinningthe19-footSymphonyGreyCaeserstoneslabislandandbacksplash.GlossycabinetryisbyPMFineCabinetryInc.Invisibletouch-latchhardware

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Caesarstone’s Symphony Grey was used for the waterfall counter and backsplash to keep things bright. BELOW LEFT: The lower level theatre room includes comfortable lounge seating. BELOW RIGHT: The mudroom entry provides plenty of storage.

Deep brown hues and luxurious fabrics result in a warm and inviting living room.

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andconcealedhingessupporttheunclutteredaesthetic.It’sabrightspacelitbylargewindowsandjazzedupwithlimegreenaccents.Herbgardenwindowboxesaddanearthyelement.

Inthemastersuite,creamandgoldtonesrule.Thewallbehindthebedfloatsintheroom,andservesasaheadboardaswellasawallforthewalk-throughclosetbehind.

Onthelowerlevel,watchamovieandrelaxinstylewithchaiseloungesfromCocoon.Brianponderedtheideaofagym,butdecidedaputtinggreenwouldbemuchmorefun.“Whentheyallrecoveredfromtheshockofthatidea,myteamreallygotintoitsdesign,”helaughs.OH

LEFT: Wallpaper in a whimsical hot air balloon motif adds a vintage vibe to the Jack-and-Jill bathroom in the upper level. ABOVE: Layers of grey in a variety of textures create the perfect backdrop for a child or teen. BELOW LEFT: The master bedroom is made elegant with hints of gold and fresh, bright fabrics. BELOW: A delicate floral pattern creates a zen master en suite retreat.

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