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FEBRUARY 2014

homEs72 into the grey

Grey on grey accented with black and

chrome gives this kitchen warmth and depth

78 heart of gold The bold combination of black, red and

gold brings this white kitchen to life

84 feels like home Since an all-white interior didnt suit these

homeowners after all, they called on decorator

Jennifer Reid to add pretty colour and texture

90 windows of opportunity Muriel and Jordan Solomons Toronto house

is an example of well-considered decor

96 designer knows best Designer Lindsay Mens Craig got free rein

when she set out to design this new home

with her husband but was careful to

consider his aesthetic

colUmns23 style news

Fashion-inspired quartz, sculptural ceramic

dishes, the latest kitchen appliances and more

30 kitchen cravings West Elm Market a well-curated collection

of household goods has foodies

brimming with excitement

32 trendspotting Look closely: For this months trend, what

you see isnt necessarily what you get

34 dessert of the month Madeleines with burnt honey cream

36 dollars & sense Contractor and TV star Scott McGillivray tells

you how to add or expand your closet space

38 housekeeping How to clean your gas range

40 high or low Two Euro-chic kitchens: one on a high budget

and one on a low. Can you tell the diference?

46 inside design Atlanta-based designer Suzanne Kasler

shares her style and inspiration

50 case study Designer Melissa Davis shows how to

make a modern multi-functional space

feel cozy and cohesive

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on the cover

Layers of pretty pastels

make a statement in an

open-concept space 84

PhotograPhy

Donna Grifth

decoratinglavishly aPPointed

In Vancouver designer Andrea Johnsons

bathroom, graphic ooring, soft accents, warm

metals and curved lines make for a space

thats full of class and sass 54

setting the tone

A pair of Montreal decorators is charged

with the task of renovating a small-space

condo without using colour 58

a fine balance

With a mix of modern art and furnishings,

the old-world grandeur of this heritage house

gets lovingly restored into a family home

full of contemporary air 64

food & drinkscheese, Please

Weve found ourselves turning to casual

cheese plates for sufcient satiation 102

tastings

Wine expert Angela Aiello tells us

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regularsFrom Our Editor 10

Letters From Home 16

Date With Style 18

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Workbook 112

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from our editor

Erin McLaughlin [email protected]

More than a decade ago, the great room became a

hot new trend. Opening the kitchen up to a living area

allowed families to spend time together while doing

different activities in the same space. The kitchen

suddenly became a more relaxed spot for socializing

the heart of the home and it hasnt looked back since.

Ive always tried to include a great room in my own

renovations, my favourite being the reno of the tiny

1880s rowhouse that I called home during my early 30s.

There was a diminutive uninsulated covered porch that

had been added to the back of the house in the 1920s,

which, though charming, was useless. Even so, when

I bought the house, I had a vision of a cozy addition with

a small replace and a pullout couch perfect for guests.

When I began my renovation, I had to apply for a

permit to tear down the original porch and build an

addition on a solid foundation. As I worked on the draw-

ings, I tried to incorporate every available square inch

of space. I was able to enlarge the room by a few feet,

which allowed me to have a galley-style kitchen with

a quaint living area. Of course, thats where I ended up

spending every waking moment of my time at home!

Im not the only one who went above and beyond to

get the coveted great room. This issue of Style at Home

is devoted to homeowners and designers who have cre-

ated the ultimate fusion of cooking, dining and living.

Our design editor, Jessica Waks, built her great room

(see Heart of Gold, page 78) by expanding her house

by 540 square feet, while designer Ingrid Oomen knocked

down one wall and opened up another to create a kitch-

en with an eat-in area thats connected to the family

room (see Into the Grey, page 72).

In my current home, Im lucky to have had a kitchen

spacious enough to integrate a breakfast nook and a

seating area in front of a replace. While I cook, my

teenagers do homework at the kitchen island and my

husband nods off in front of the re. Like most families

nowadays, we have such a limited amount of time

together, and our great room helps us make the most

of every minute.

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even a small house like my former 1880s rowhouse can have a great room. sometimes it just takes thinking outside the box! ph

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natural beautyMy heart skipped a beat when I came across

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this countertop microwave also has an oven

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lG countertop microwave with baking oven drawer,

$300, sears, sears.ca.

wave of the future For the minimalist at heart, this combi-

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hiding behind its glass ceramic door,

which is free of both panels and handles.

400-series combi-steam oven, 24",

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thanks to its large capacity and ability

to function as a double oven.

slide-in Flex Duo range, 5.8 cu. ft., $2,699,

samsung, samsung.ca.

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this luxe oven

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Its the BlEndER of choice for the pros, and its perfect for making my morning smoothie, which helps me

power through a busy day. Bonus: Theres even a self-cleaning feature.

AmAndA Etty, associate editor

Vitamix Professional series 750 BLENDER,

$750, crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

I bought this oIl dIs-penser a year ago and it hasnt left my coun-tertop since. I keep it

lled with olive oil and fresh herbs next to my

stove. Its practical and so charming!Eryn ChEsnEy, assistant editor

copper top Pour DISPENSER, $29,

West elm market, westelm.com.

I recently started collecting arti-sanal cuttIng boards. I especially

love this one because of its canadian roots. the live edge on one side makes it extra-special.

CAthErinE thErriEn, managing editor

maple CUTTING BOARD with one live edge,

from $58, stinson studios, stinsonstudios.ca.

these salt and peppers shakers were a wedding gift. the graphic black and white

reminds me of my own two kitties, so they add a personal

touch to my kitchen.JEssiCA WAks, design editor

cat SALT & PEPPER SHAKERS, $48 Us,

Jonathan adler, jonathanadler.com.

Whats on your kItchen counter?

Our editors always bring you the hottest and latest in home decor. Heres an inside look

at the items that get a prized spot on each of their own kitchen countertops.

PRODUCER eryn chesney

I love using wEck jARs to store dry goods. I keep them grouped on my countertop with a few vintage Mason jars that Ive picked up at various antiques markets.morgAn LindsAy, design assistant

Weck glass JARS, from $24 Us per each

set of 6, Kaufmann mercantile, kaufmann-

mercantile.com.

I adore my tEApot. Its the perfect mix of Asian and Scandinavian design and its extremely functional, since the wooden handle never gets hot and the surface is easily wiped clean.Ann mAriE FAvot,

senior style editor

enamel TEAPOT, $166,


Ive taken up baking, and this scAlE lets me measure

accurately. Its vintage look means I can leave it on display instead of pulling it

out every time I need it.Erin mCLAughLin, editor-in-chief

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kitchen cravings

The recent launch of West Elm Market

a well-curated collection of household goods

in Toronto and Vancouver has foodies brimming

with excitement. We caught up with creative

director Vanessa Holden to get her take on

the exciting new concept.

Market,to Market

to producer eryn chesney

cocolico by Wendy Boys salted Butter caramel Sauce, $12,

tri-Ply copper 8-piece cookware Set, $499, Universal expert stainless

steel Box cheeSe grater, $30, cotton square Dye Kitchen tea toweL

in Dusty navy, $14 per set of 4, labeled Kitchen porcelain juicer, $12,


What kind of products people can expect to nd at West

Elm Market?West elm market ofers useful and

clever items that are very hard-working.

It has everything from cookware and pantry

essentials to laundry baskets and cleaning

supplies. In the toronto store, we have a food

pantry with products from all over the

country, including cocolico by Wendy

Boys salted Butter caramel sauce

(its so good!) and dressings and

vinegars from okanagan

Wineland Dressings.

What is the concept

behind West Elm Market?We wanted to open an everyday

destination for all the things you

need for getting stuf done at home.

From cooking and entertaining to

laundry and gardening, West elm

market ofers practical but

beautifully designed products

for the more functional

needs of your home.

What are some

exciting collaborations we can look forward to?Universal expert by British

designer sebastian conran is

comprised of versatile kitchen tools

that are useful and good-looking.

the functional designs in familiar,

unfussy materials are great to

use but also beautiful

enough to display.

What is one kitchen essential that you cant live without?

Im a rm believer that the

kitchen items that work the

hardest are the most essential,

so while copper pots may seem

like a luxury, I think theyre

one of the best investments

you can make.

Youve opened coffee shops

in your North American agship stores. Why did you

choose the coffee roasting company La Colombe for this initiative?

our heart is in the neighbourhood, so we

wanted to create a place that would provide not

only great cofee but also a community space

where locals could get to know one another

and attend classes. We chose la colombe

because they share the same values as

us: they have a passion for building

community and for great

cofee, and so do we!

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producer jessica waks

Looks Like

a stack of pretty china teacups.

But theyre

bake-and-serve silicone

cupcake moulds.

silicone teacupcakes cupcAKe MouLdS,

$22 per set of 4, ma cuisine, macuisineottawa.ca.

Looks Like

no-name milk cartons.

But theyre

artfully crafted porcelain

containers for cofee

accoutrements.

jeremy hatch porcelain Best Before

creAMerS, from $45 each,

made, made design.ca.

Looks Like

a crumpled plastic cup.

But its

a porcelain tumbler made

for hot cups of java.

Revol Froisss collection porcelain

espresso crumple TuMBLer in Blueberry,

$15, cookworks, cookworks.ca.

Looks Like

a crumpled white

paper bag.

But its

a delicate yet striking

porcelain vase.

makoto komatsu porcelain

crinkle Bag VASe, $120 Us,

moma Design store,

momastore.org.

Looks Like

a market-stand berry box.

But its

a wash-and-serve-style porcelain colander.

Porcelain Berry Box coLANder, $5,

crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

Looks Like

a standard-issue plastic colander.

But its

a cool, counter-worthy

porcelain one.

Donna hay porcelain coLANder,

$70, indigo, indigo.ca.

Looks Like

classic cottage-style tin enamelware.

But its

actually stoneware dents included!

trend isthE

stoneware enamel look

MuG, $5, eSpreSSo cup, $3,

and cAppucciNo cup, $4, abbott,

abbottcollection.com.

Looks Like

a cardboard egg carton.

But its

a charming ceramic tray for

storing your eggs in style.

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dessert of the month

french desserts

are synonymous with

elegance: theyre

developed with the

nest ingredients

and crafted with the

utmost care. and,

although they wont

be prepared in a Paris-

ian patisserie, these

mini madeleines are

no exception. the

sweet, spongy cakes

make for sophisticated

snacking, especially

when delicately

dipped (pinky ngers

up!) into a bowl of

delicious burnt

honey cream.

recipe & food styling tanya enG | text eryn chesney | photography joe kim

styleathome.com FEBRUARY 2014 | 35

1. In a small pan, melt and simmer

the butter over medium heat until gold-

en brown. Remove from the heat and

let cool until just warm.

2. Beat the eggs and sugar with

an electric mixer on medium-high speed

until pale and thick. With a spatula, fold

in the our, vanilla, lemon and orange zest

and baking powder; fold in the melted

butter until fully combined.

3. scrape the mIxture into a piping

bag tted with a plain tip. Cover the tip

with plastic wrap and refrigerate the

bag for at least 1 hour or overnight.

4. meanwhIle, heat the honey

in a medium pan over high heat until

caramelized to a golden brown; stir in

the cream until fully combined. Simmer

the mixture until its reduced by one-

third and thick enough to coat the back

of a spoon. Remove from the heat and

transfer to a heatproof bowl; set aside.

5. preheat the oven to 375F.

Generously butter and our a madeleine

pan. Pipe 1 tablespoon of the batter into

the centre of each cavity the batter

will spread while baking. Bake for 8 to

10 minutes, until the edges are golden

and the tops spring back when pressed.

Butter and our the pan again before

lling it with the remaining batter. Dust

the warm madeleines with the icing

sugar and serve immediately with the

burnt honey cream for dipping.

IngredIents Makes 24 Madeleines

for Madeleines 1

2 cup unsalted butter

3 eggs, room temperature 2

3 cup granulated sugar

1 cup all-purpose our 1

2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1

2 tsp freshly grated

lemon zest 1

2 tsp freshly grated

orange zest 1

2 tsp baking powder

2 tbsp icing sugar

for burnt honey creaM 1

2 cup liquid honey

11 2 cups 35% cream

tIP

To keep your madeleines

fresh, store them for

up to a week in an airtight

container at room

temperature.

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1 Remove the grates

and any griddles, as

well as the burner

heads and caps.

Using a non-abrasive

sponge, wash them

well with dish soap

and warm water. If

the dirt buildup is

particularly bad

(when was the last

time you cleaned

these things?), leave

them to soak for 20

to 30 minutes. (Do

not replace yet.)

2 to loosen the dirt

buildup from spills

and splatters on the

stovetop, cover the

spots with a cloth

dampened in hot

water for several

minutes. Using a

rubber scraper,

remove the debris.

With a dampened

sponge (not soaked

water can harm the

igniter), wipe the

whole stovetop.

Wipe dry using a

microbre cloth.

3 Rinse and thor-

oughly dry all the

components you

removed before

replacing them.

4 For a beautifully

clean nish, care-

fully remove all the

knobs and wash

using the same

method as step 1.

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between big cleanings with

these easy-to-use sprays.

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once you adopt the euro-chic kitchen we designed on starbucks Frappuccino and tim hortons

double-double budgets.


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ESPRESSO MACHINE,

Espresso Planet,

espressoplanet.com.

$1,400

8 Bonne Maman Peach

COMPOTE, 530 ml,

Longos, longos.com.

$7

10 Acacia-wood-and-glass

Montana JAR, 48 oz, Crate

and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

$17

11 Espro brushed stainless

steel Toroid MILK FROTHING

PITCHER, 20 oz, Espresso

Planet, espressoplanet.com.

$38

3 ESPRESSO CUPS, $4

each, SAUCERS, $3 each,

HomeSense, homesense.ca.

$21

4 Double-wall glass COFFEE

CUPS, $16 each, Williams-

Sonoma, williams-sonoma.com.

$48

1 Denby stoneware

Trufe MUGS, $43 each,

Hudsons Bay, thebay.com.

$129

2 Apilco porcelain Tres

Grande CUP & SAUCER SETS,

$36 each, Williams-Sonoma,

williams-sonoma.com.

$1809 Dualit 4-slot NewGen TOAST-

ER in Canvas White, Crate and

Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

$350

13 Skyline zinc HANDLES in

Chrome, 224 mm, $21 each,

Berenson, berenson.ca.

$105

14 Gus Modern bent-walnut-

and-plywood-and-powder-

coated-steel School STOOL,

Stylegarage, stylegarage.com.

$400

5 Small two-toned hammered-

iron-and-brass Mason

PENDANT LIGHT, Universal

Lamp, greatlighting.com.

$300

6 Carrara marble BACK-

SPLASH TILES, 3" x 6",

Keramin Canada, keramin.ca.

$10 per sq. ft.

$107 Wilkin & Son Raspberry

JAM, 250 ml, Pusateris

Fine Foods, pusateris.com.

8 Smuckers Pure Apricot

JAM, 250 ml, Loblaws,

Real Canadian Superstore,

superstore.ca.

$3

10 PC bamboo-and-plastic

CANISTER, Loblaws,

Real Canadian Superstore,

superstore.ca.

$7

11 Fox Run stainless steel

MILK FROTHING PITCHER,

20 oz, Kitchen Stuf Plus,

kitchenstufplus.com.

$10

13 Nickel-plated aluminum

Metrik HANDLES, 234 mm,

$13 per pack of 2, IKEA, ikea.ca.

$39

14 Vintage wood-and-metal

lab STOOL, Kijiji, kijiji.ca.$50

9 Hamilton Beach 4-slot

TOASTER, Canadian

Tire, canadiantire.ca.

$50

3 Porcelain Luminite

ESPRESSO CUP & SAUCER

SETS, $3 each, Kitchen Stuf

Plus, kitchenstufplus.com.

$9

1 Stoneware Camden MUGS

in Stone, $9 each, Crate and

Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

$27

2 Porcelain CAPPUCCINO CUP

& SAUCER SETS, $7 each, Crate

and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

$35

4 Trudeau double-wall glass

Duetto MUGS, $20 per

pair, Kitchen Stuf Plus,

kitchenstufplus.com.

$40

12 Krups Silver Art ESPRESSO

MACHINE, Espresso Planet,

espressoplanet.com.

$2305 Piquito PENDANT LIGHT in

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$130

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berry JAM, 250 ml,

Longos, longos.com.

$6

6 Ceramic faux Carrara marble

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Keramin Canada, keramin.ca.

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loblaws, Real canadian

superstore, superstore.ca.

Dorset cereals heavenly

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In-store bakery raisin

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Pure apricot JAM, 250 ml,

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Pc 100% Florida

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1.75 l, $3.50, loblaws,

Real canadian super-

store, superstore.ca.

Freshly squeezed

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$9, Pusateris Fine

Foods, pusateris.com.

breakfast of

CHAMPSAnother day, another breakfast (they say its the most import-

ant meal, after all). While the standard on-the-go fare cofee

and OJ, toast and jam, cereal and milk hasnt changed in as

long as we can remember, the brand selection surely has. Step

into the dairy, bread or even the juice aisle and youll be over-

whelmed by the options! Theres only a few dollars diference

between the high and low breakfast foods here, so it just goes

to show that you dont have to be wealthy to eat healthy.

high or low

Our Cups runneth over

Whether yOu prefer tO

sip a latte frOm a mug

that feels big enOugh

tO hOld sOup Or tO sip

espressO frOm a Cup sO

small yOu Can Only hOld

it With three fingers,

make sure yOur coffee

cups are made Of glass

Or pOrCelain. these

materials are prOs at

retaining heat While

yOure drinking yOur

breW, WithOut retain-

ing the flavOur OnCe

yOure finished.

Have you ever stopped to think about why you love the taste of certain coffees but turn

your nose up at others? Like wine, COFFEE boasts a diverse set of notes affected by fac-

tors like the region the beans are from as well as the soil in which and the altitude at which

they were grown. So the next time you take a sip, think about the aroma, taste, mouth feel and aftertaste. Consider descriptors like tart,

tangy, nippy, mild, delicate, chocolatey, smoky and nutty and think about what keeps

bringing you back to your favourite bean.

the budding barista

full Of beans

FROM LEFT van houtte honduras san luis planes

medium roast, 340 g, $11, loblaws, real Canadian super-

store, superstore.ca; balzacs Cofee roasters fair trade

organic marble roast farmers blend, 454 g, $18, 23 degrees

roastery fair trade organic mugshot espresso, 350 g, $15,

Whole foods market, wholefoodsmarket.com; nabob 100%

Columbian rainforest alliance-certied medium roast, 350 g,

$6, loblaws, real Canadian superstore, superstore.ca.

FROM TOP porcelain luminite espresso,

$3 per set, Kitchen stuf plus, kitchenstuf-

plus.com; espresso cup, $4, saucer, $3,

Homesense, homesense.ca; Apilco porcelain

tradition, $26 per set, williams-sonoma,

williams-sonoma.com; porcelain luminite

tea, $4 per set, Kitchen stuf plus, kitchen-

stufplus.com; Apilco porcelain tres Grande,

$36, williams-sonoma, williams-sonoma.

com; porcelain cappuccino, $7 per set,

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photogRAphY, coURtEsY oF Suzanne KaSler: TimeleSS STyle

BY sUzAnnE KAslER, Rizzoli nEw YoRK, 2013

InsIde desIgn

Suzanne Kasler

Known for her timeless and elegant interiors,

Atlanta-based suzanne Kasler approaches design

with an appreciation for tradition and a modern

spin. Here, the acclaimed designer shares her style,

her inspiration and a few of her favourite things.

PRODUCER Jessica Waks

What makes your style so timeless? i work on the foundation of tradition,

nessing the architectural details of a

space rst and then going from there.

the key is to get the foundation right.

Describe your approach to design.i always place a lot of importance on edit-

ing. i want a space to look decorated but

not overdecorated, so i always say, edit as

much as you decorate. im also known for

my use of colour. i like to create an archi-

tectural envelope where i paint the walls,

trim and ceiling the same colour. i use a lot

of neutrals and strategically bring in an

accent, but the way i use it sometimes

gives the impression that theres more

of it in the space than there actually is.

Whats your signature palette?oatmeal, ax and white classic

and timeless.

What are your favourite paint colours?i love the Benjamin moore whites (like

White Dove oc-17) and Glidden blues

(like limoges Blue 30BG56/045)

theyre my go-to colours.

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I want a space to look decorated but not overdecorated, so I always say, Edit as much as you decorate.

This Connecticut

powder room is as

girlie as it is glam.

Youve designed collections for some great companies, from furn-iture for Hickory Chair to lighting for Visual Comfort & Co. to fabric for Lee Jofa. Is there a particular design that stands out for you?Its interesting to me that the alex-

andra chair has become such a

signature piece. I love its quatre-

foil design a popular element in

both fashion and architecture and

proportions. I named it after my

daughter. one of my favourite fab-

rics is the pattern I used on the

inside of my book cover: atelier

stripe, an upholstery-weight silk.

Many of your interiors include beautiful artwork or groupings of prints. Do you have a favourite artist you like to use?Dusty Grifth (dustygrifth.com) is

one of my favourites. I love his use

of colour and his encaustic pieces.

How do you like to use fabrics?Im a fan of mixing textures often

in the same colour like casual linen

with beautiful velvet and silk. linen

dresses down projects that feel more

dressed up. I love layering textures

just as much as I love using colour.

Is there a specic design aesthetic that inspires you?almost everything from France

namely that modern sensibility

combined with some antique pieces.

But I gravitate toward traditional,

fancy and modern French style as

opposed to French country.

What is your strategy for combining pieces?Whats popular today is what I call

a random mix, which gives a real

sense of style and reects the person-

ality of the homeowners. mixing high

and low is also huge really expen-

sive pieces paired with things that are

inexpensive but sentimental to you.

Where do you like to shop for antiques? 1stdibs is a great resource. the site

allows you to shop all over the world.

Its very exciting, but theres nothing

quite like seeing things in person,

so I venture to all the little antiques

shops when I travel. scott antique

market in atlanta is one of note.

inside design

Suzanne Kasler: Timeless Style by

Suzanne Kasler (Rizzoli New York, $55).

At once antique and

modern, the kitchen in

this Atlanta home feels

altogether timeless.

Visual Comfort & Co.

Hannah SCONCE,

$504 US, Circa Light-

ing, circalighting.com.

Hickory Chair

Alexandra

SIDECHAIR,

from $1,195,

Elte, elte.com.

Atelier Stripe FABRIC in Aqua, $286 per yard,

Crillon Linen FABRIC in Lilac, $234 per yard,

through designers, Lee Jofa, leejofa.com.

Hickory Chair

Ansley SLIPPER

CHAIR, from

$1,960, South Hill

Home, southhill-

home.com.

Hickory Chair Collier

DINING TABLE, from

$3,850, Cocoon Furnishings,

cocoonfurnishings.ca.

What are your no-fail entertaining tips?Get ready a day ahead so you

can enjoy the event. If possible,

arrange your own owers so they

stay true to your aesthetic. Infuse

subtle personal details, like ribbon

that coordinates with your theme

colours and using it to tie your nap-

kins and silverware together. Also,

ensure that your event isnt too

overdone you want it to feel spe-

cial, not leave an impression of it

being too much work to entertain.

Where do you typically nd design inspiration?I nd a lot of it when travelling

and shopping in any kind of retail

store. It doesnt have to be in Paris

or someplace exotic; I can be in-

spired when I go to New York or

Chicago. I go to shops in specic

neighbourhoods to see the person-

alities, as well as colour palettes

of the new season. Im always inu-

enced by what I see, especially in

some of the smaller boutiques

around the country.

On a trip to Milan, I was so taken

by the black and white artwork in

a concept store that I bought the

artists book. Its pages are made

to be torn out and framed, which

I did when I got home, and they

ended up making the cover of my

book! Everyone loves how graphic

the display is, but I think its also

very timeless. It shows how design-

ers can translate a piece of inspir-

ation so diferently.

Get Suzanne Kaslers signature look with

a few of her standout pieces.


case study

lessons lIVINGIN opEN-CoNCEpt

Designer melissa

Davis shows

how to make a

modern multi-

functional space

feel cozy and

cohesive.

text IRIs BENARoIA

photography RYAN BRook

styling moRgAN lINdsAY

zone 1

styleathome.com FEBrUary 2014 | 51

THE PROBLEMThe 730-square-foot main

oor of this Toronto family

home previously had a

constrained layout, which

divided and closed off the

kitchen from the dining and

living rooms. To make the

most of the spaces generous

square footage, the home-

owners called on designer

Melissa Davis of Catherine +

Davis to create an open-

concept plan that would

encourage family

togetherness.

THE SOLUTIONS Melissa treated the entire

main oor as a single space,

paying close attention to its

layout, functionality, organ-

ization and aesthetic.

To maximize square foot-

age, the main oor was

divided into three zones:

kitchen, living and dining.

She kept the palette clean

and consistent white walls

and dark hardwood oors

to avoid visual breaks

between the areas.

Plenty of storage was

incorporated throughout in

the form of seamless white

cabinetry that seems to

blend right into the walls,

keeping the home virtually

free of clutter.

She added an 11-foot-wide

bank of windows with

modern French doors in the

dining area to open it up to

the outdoors. Says Melissa:

This was about breaking

down the divisions between

common areas.

zone 2

zone 3

photography, ryaN BrooK/tC MEDIa

Design, catherine + Davis, hcmddesign.com;

ContraCting, mattu Building specialists;

cloud White oc-130 Wall Paint, Benjamin

moore; Cabinetry, IKea; CountertoPs,

caesarstone canada; Flooring, Value Wood

Floors; white Plates, black jug, eQ3.


case study

We used in the so the eye could travel through without any major stopping point.

THE KEY

INGREDIENTS

White cabinetry with a simple prole

(and no hardware)

offers a seamless look.

The Carrara-marble-

topped island features

a waterfall detail,

which Melissa chose

THE KEY INGREDIENTS

Texturally varied fabrics,

including leather and hide,

add interest and coziness

to the living area.

Low-prole furnishings

were selected to allow

for unobstructed views

to the outdoors.

The marble-topped coffee

table matches the Carrara

marble island in the kitchen,

providing a clear link

between the two zones.

zone 2

living

zone 1

kitchen

because the island is

visible from other zones.

The grey Caesarstone

perimeter countertop

lends contrast and bal-

ances the dark hard-

wood ooring.

The islands built-in

wine fridge is a con-

venient feature.

Sofa, Stylegarage; marble-

topped CoffEE TablE,

Design Within Reach; glass

bowl, hollace Cluny.

low furniture

the spaceliving area

styleathome.com FEBrUary 2014 | 53

THE KEY INGREDIENTS

Floor-to-ceiling cab-

inetry houses overow

items from the kitchen,

as well as kids toys.

The large dining

table is a true family

gathering spot its used

for daily meals, home-

work and more formal

dinner parties.

The white pendant

light fades into the

background, enhancing

the open sightlines.

A mix of woods,

including teak and

walnut, warms up the

mostly white, black

and grey palette.

Acrylic dining chairs

dont visually crowd the

space, and theyre kid-

friendly, too spills

and crumbs are easily

wiped away.

zone 3

dining

Custom DINING TablE,

Mattu Building Specialists;

DINING CHaIRS, IKEa;

END CHaIRS, Furniture-

toronto.com; TaSK lamp,

glass vaSE, hollace Cluny.

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floor plan

Floor plan, tang lUU


decorating | bathroom style

TEXT NaNcy WoN | PHOTOGRAPHY tRacey aytoN

In Vancouver designer Andrea Johnsons bathroom,

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for most people, bathroom style is all about the tubs, the taps and the tiles, but Vancou-ver designer Andrea Johnson prefers to think outside the big bath stores. Bathrooms can often be so stark and utilitarian, she says.

Although they need to serve a purpose, I

love the idea of adding extra decorative ele-

ments to make them feel more beautiful than

functional, she says. So when it came time

to renovate her own master ensuite last

summer, Andreas inspiration went beyond

the clichd spa look. I wanted it to feel

like an extension of my bedroom, she says.

One of the key design elements that

takes the space from banal bathroom to

luxe retreat is the herringbone-patterned

oor. I love this tile because it looks a bit

like wood, says Andrea. As soon as I saw

it, I knew I wanted to lay it in a herringbone

pattern. Its a great way to customize a basic

tile and make it look more expensive. Soft

accents like the drapery (The bay window

was just calling out for something!) and the

graphic rug (Its the perfect piece to bring

colour and pattern into the room, as well as a

touch of warmth) add to the boudoir charm.

For a little glamour, Andrea included warm

metals throughout in the vanity hardware,

light xtures and side table. She also incor-

porated curved lines, as seen in the bathtub,

sconces and mirrors, to soften the space.

Youre looking at a lot of hard surfaces in

a bathroom, so bringing in curves gives it

a feminine quality, she says. The result: a

master bath that youd never want to leave.

above Designer andrea Johnson incorporated

decorative elements, such as drapery, a gold-

framed side table, a graphic rug and artwork,

to elevate her master bathroom from utilitarian

to sophisticated sanctuary.

Design, andrea Johnson Design, andreajohnson-

design.com; yoga stretch P5171-24 Wall Paint, Para

Paints; BathtuB, the home Depot; siDe taBle, elte;

DraPery, IKea; Floor tiles, ames tile & stone.

bathrooms can often be

so stark and utilitarian. i love

the idea of adding extra decorative

elements to make them feel more

beautiful than functional.

decorating | bathroom style

LEFT I used basic white subway tiles for the

shower walls but added a Ming green marble

accent to give it a special feel, says Andrea.

Its an inexpensive way to bring in some

colour and pattern.

White subway Shower TileS, Ames Tile & Stone;

Ming green marble Shower TileS, Mission Stone

& Tile; Shower fixTureS, American Standard.

ABOVE Instead of splurging on a custom vanity,

Andrea ordered this standard big box version

online and replaced the existing hardware with

antique-look brass handles for a one-of-a-kind feel.

VaniTy, Studio Bathe; VaniTy hardware, Lee Valley

Tools; MirrorS, Ballard Designs; Sconce, Visual Comfort

& Co.; Undertow arTwork, Clare Elsaesser; fauceTS,

American Standard.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

STyLEAThOME.COM FEBRUARY 2014 | 57

text lesley young

photography monic richard

A pair of Montreal decorators is charged with the task

of renovating a small-space condo without using colour.

The result? A fresh, relaxing space thats anything but boring.


decorating | condo makeover

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the elegant smoky grey settee in the dining area converts

seamlessly into extra living room seating post-meal. the

pair of white porcelain pendant lights ofers a lovely soft

touch, while the clients existing rustic wooden dining

table adds a warm textural element to the space.

Design, Marc gold Interiors, marcgoldinteriors.com; pale oak

oC-20 WALL PAinT (throughout), Benjamin Moore; ARMCHAiR,

Dcovia; FLOWeRs, Westmount Florist.

This was the rst time that we had worked on a project where the

client didnt want any colour.


Decorators Nicola Marc and Beth Gold of Marc Gold Interiors

knew they were in for a challenge when they set out to make

over this 800-square-foot condo in Montreals trendy Le Pla-

teau neighbourhood. This was the rst time that we had

worked on a project where the client didnt want any colour,

says Nicola. As a result, we had to look closely at texture,

scale, shape and form. The clients only other request was

tied to the desire for a soft palette in grey and pebble. She

wanted her new home to be a calming, serene

retreat a place she could return to after a busy

workday and sigh contentedly.

It was lovely to be involved from the very begin-

ning, says Nicola, who was part of the initial hunt

for a suitable condo. When they came across this

one-bedroom suite in a renovated 1920s building,

all three agreed that it offered the right bones,

needing just a few modications. The hardwood

ooring was stripped and nished in a soft white-

washed grey, custom wood radiator coverings

were built, the wall between the dining room and

living room was removed to open up the main liv-

ing space for entertaining, and the lime green

galley-style kitchen was utterly gutted.

There was a lot of discussion about opening up

the wall in the kitchen, too, but the client preferred

that the space remain out of sight while shes enter-

taining. In fact, the only sightline into the kitchen

was designed to appear un-kitchen-like. The wall in

view was covered in a seagrass wallpaper, which

provides warmth and texture and balances the

kitchens custom nishes (like the Carrara marble

mosaic oor) and sleek stainless steel appliances.

Throughout the rest of the condo, there was an

equal devotion to balancing sharp lines with deli-

cate curves, softening glints of shiny metal with

milky porcelain and enhancing natural textures

with subtle patterns. The effect is an intimate tone-on-tone

space that feels very harmonious, says Nicola. I think its

safe to say that we lived up to the challenge!

right The rough-hewn

mirror in the living area

acts as a focal point but

doesnt overwhelm. Petite

sconces enhance the mir-

rors large scale and keep

the look au courant.

Tufted sofa, Dcovia; TaBLE

LaMP, Lux Decor; sCoNCE,

The Home Depot.

below The oversized

custom rug connects and

grounds the living and

dining areas. Its diamond

pattern lends a subtle yet

distinctive design element,

explains decorator Nicola

Marc. The ornate vintage

cofee table, painted in

a neutral hue, ofsets the

modern boxy sofas. The

cofee table can be easily

moved around to accom-

modate trafc during a

party, says Nicola. Indigo

blue was chosen as the

only accent colour because

it embodies calmness.

while the

wall dividing

the dining and

living rooms was

knocked down,

this one separat-

ing the kitchen

was left intact.

sTyLeaTHoMe.coM february 2014 | 61

before the

reno, the kitchen

featured lime

green walls and

old melamine

cabinetry.

The effect is an intimate tone-on-tone space that feels

very harmonious.


62 | styleathome.com february 2014

left For kitchen renos,

even ones on a budget, we

encourage homeowners

to consider custom com-

ponents because it allows

you to make the most of

your space, says Nicola.

here, open shelving takes

the place of upper cab-

inetry, creating a sense of

openness while still provid-

ing storage. a small work

area in the corner is a better

use of space than cabinetry.

TOASTER, CUTTING BOARD,

COOKBOOKS, les touilleurs.

below the galley-style

kitchen features a pleasant

mix of modern (stainless

steel appliances and quartz

countertops) and classic

(marble mosaic ooring

and recessed-panelled cab-

inetry) elements. opting for

seagrass wallpaper instead

of a tiled backsplash lends

the narrow space depth,

warmth and texture.

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see our workbook

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With a mix of modern art and furnishings, the old-world

grandeur of this heritage house gets lovingly restored

into a family home full of contemporary air.

TEXT Christy Wright

PHOTOGRAPHY robin stubbert

STYLING Ann MArie FAVot

& Christine hAnLon

in this historic guelph, ont.,

home, the librarys original

ornate built-in honduran mahog-

any bookshelves, complete with

glass doors, house the familys

collection of close to 2,000

books. it also serves as a back-

drop for a contemporary sofa

dressed with colourful cushions.

Flexform SOFA, italinteriors;

RUG, W studio; orange TOSS

CUSHIONS, elte; striped TOSS

CUSHION, John Paul & Co.

decorating | old meets new

64 | styleathome.com FebruAry 2014

The custom-made stainless

steel range hood, charcoal-

tinted glass cabinetry and

bright orange Philippe Starck

Charles Ghost stools in the

kitchen maintain the homes

sleek, contemporary aes-

thetic. The modern look here

is amplied by the lack of

heritage features, which

are visible throughout the

rest of the house.

CABINETRY, custom RANGE

HOOD, DOM Interiors; ApplI-

ANCEs, Goemans Appliances;

Philippe Starck for Kartell

sTOOls, Gabriel Ross.


or nearly 160 years, the magnicent Ker Cavan house in Guelph, Ont., one of Canadas few remaining examples

of the Tudor take on Gothic revival style, has been a point of

architectural and historic interest. But to urban heritage prop-

erty developers Kirk Roberts and Peregrine Wood, Ker Cavan is

simply home. Here, their children Liam, 18, and Aleda, 16

play video games, hang out and throw parties for their friends,

albeit beneath 19th-century plaster ceilings, original Gothic

archways and mouldings embellished with Tudor roses.

When the couple purchased the house ve years ago, it hadnt

been updated in ages, and its gorgeous Gothic features had

become a backdrop to poor design think outdated xtures and

nishes, as well as lots of pine furniture (or, as Peregrine called

it, the indignities of a bad 1980s faux Victorian re-muddle).

But the task of correcting these cosmetic glitches paled in com-

parison to the actual renovation, which presented manifold

demands. Some were expected, such as the strict compliance to

heritage bylaws, and some not-so-expected, like the armies of

carpenter ants hidden in the kitchen ceiling and garage and the

water entering the house in 18 places (none of which came from

the roof) on four levels.

The extensive inside-out top-to-bottom overhaul took almost

three years and included gutting each of the ve bathrooms, the

kitchen and the basement; restoring plaster work and mould-

ings; updating the replaces, plumbing and electrical systems;

landscaping and regrading the entire property to bring it to

code; and installing proper drainage. The only job we didnt

f

RIGHT In the kitchen, three walls

of windows had been partially

covered with upper cabinets.

We wanted full views of the

garden, says homeowner Pere-

grine Wood, so keeping it like

that wasnt an option.

below A 19th-century marble

replace is a focal point in the

librarys sitting area, as is the

plaster moulding on the ceiling.

Cromwell Gray HC-103 WALL PAINT,

Benjamin Moore; SIDECHAIRS, Ital-

interiors; Ghost MASK by Klatle-Bhi,

Eagle Spirit Gallery.

styleathome.com FEBRUARY 2014 | 67

The grey-painted ceiling punctuates

the intricate 19th-century moulding in

the great room. The original marble

replace is anked by bright red

leather sidechairs to help distinguish

the living space from the dining area.

Gray 2121-10 CEILING PAINT, Benjamin

Moore; SOFA, Italinteriors; SIDECHAIRS, Art

Shoppe; DINING TABLE, DINING CHAIRS,

Karger Gallery; Italia COFFEE TABLE,

Avenue Road; RUG, TOSS CUSHIONS, Elte;

Marcel Wanders for Flos Zeppelin PEN-

DANT LIGHT, Artimide FLOOR LAMP &

SCONCES, Urban Lights; MIRROR, Renais-

sance; Transposition ARTWORK by Max

Wright, Renann Isaacs Contemporary Art.


RIGHT The entryway features an

original grand staircase crafted

from Honduran mahogany.

Symbols of Memory #49 and #50

ARTWORK by Ivo Stoyanov, July 27,

2006 ARTWORK (in stairwell) by Don

Russell, Renann Isaacs Contemporary

Art; Buddha SCULPTURE, Pummer;

TOSS CUSHIONS, Elte.

BELOW A study in Zen simpli-

city, the master ensuite boasts

heated oors and a custom-

made oating teak vanity.

VANITY, Old World Woodworking

& Millwork; BATHTUB, Dekla; SINK,

FAUCET, Gingers; STOOL, RUG, Elte.

tackle was the windows, but theyre still on our to-do list,

says Peregrine with a laugh. Theyre single-panes.

For help with the decor, Peregrine and Kirk enlisted designer

Linda Leibel of Linda Leibel Designs, who recommended paint

colours and sourced antiques to balance out all the modern

furnishings, and Ivan Valvassori, owner of Urban Lights, who

assisted with lighting choices, sourcing traditional xtures for

the exterior and unexpected modern ones for the interior. Ivan

helped us pick things that would jar the senses a bit, like the

Zeppelin suspension light in the great room, says Peregrine.

It catches your eye because of its sheer scale.

Its this condent approach to design that allows the homes

remarkably formal features to mesh so seamlessly with the fam-

ilys everyday life, which includes the usual chaos generated by

teenagers and pets (Ker Cavan is home to Kenya the tabby cat

and Ceilidh the golden retriever). It also takes commitment,

which is key to making such modern furnishings and a collec-

tion of contemporary artwork t within such tra

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