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fashions fade, Volume 32, Number 1, January 2010 Date of Issue: December 2009 style is eternal. Yves St. Laurent Editor Suzanne Dimma 1168 Caledonia Rd. Toronto 416-532-2891 barrymorefurniture.com Art DirectorSOME BEDS CAN CHANGE THE WAY YOU SLEEP.ONLY ONE CAN CHANGE THE WAY YOU LIVE. Maarten SluyterVi-Spring is where you’ll discover the most luxurious, most blissfully comfortable beds in the world. NORTH AMERICAN Deputy Editor Hilary SmythEach Vi-Spring bed is entirely handmade and sumptuously filled with only natural materials.Vi-Spring INTRODUCTION Managing Editor Kate Quettonbelieves when a bed changes the way you sleep every night, it changes the way you feel every day.Your sleep is an investment in your life, health and wellbeing.That is why a Vi-Spring is guaranteed SALE DECORATING + DESIGNfor life, and that is why Vi-Spring is the number one luxury mattress in the world. Senior Editor Meg Crossley NOW ON Senior Design Editor Sally ArmstrongToll free 1.877.4Vi-Spring (877.484.7774) [email protected] Design Editors Cameron MacNeillife-changing.com Stephanie White Style Editors Morgan Michener Stacey Smithers Michael Penney Assistant Design Editor Kathryn Bala Intern Sarah Glynn Assistant to the Editor Kai Ethier COPY Senior Editor Katie Hayden Associate Editor Catherine MacIntosh Assistant Editor Jaimie Nathan Editorial Assistant Katie Gougeon FEATURES Senior Editor Trish Snyder Senior Features Editor Laurie Jennings Features Editor Kimberley Brown Consulting Editor Beth Hitchcock Food Editor Claire Tansey ART Associate Art Director Mandy Milks Senior Designer Shanna Pollard Promotions Designer Jenn Lawrence PHOTOGRAPHY Photo Editor Leslie Williams Photo Assistant Jackie Goodlin PUBLISHER Lynda Reeves SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES House & Home, 511 King St. W., Suite 120, Toronto, Ont. M5V 2Z4 Phone: (905) 946-1021 or 1-800-559-8868 (outside Toronto) E-mail: [email protected] Subscription Rates: Canada: 12 issues $32.95. 24 issues $54.95. 36 issues $87.90. Foreign orders: Add $30.00 per year to subscription price. Payment by Visa, MasterCard or American Express must accompany order. Single copy price: $5.95 plus tax. All rates include 5% GST. Canadian House & Home is published monthly, by House & Home Media, a division of Canadian Home Publishers, 511 King St. W., Suite 120, Toronto, Ont. M5V 2Z4. Sales and Editorial offices: (416) 593-0204. Contents copyright ©2009 by Canadian Home Publishers Inc. No part of this magazine may be reproduced or duplicated without the written permission of the publisher. The publisher accepts no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts or other material including colour transparencies. All rights reserved. Printed in Canada. ISSN 0826-7642. PAP Registration No. 08922. Publications Mail Agreement No. 40065282. RETURN UNDELIVERABLE CANADIAN ADDRESSES TO: Canadian House & Home, PO Box 727 Station Main, Markham, Ontario, L3P 9Z9. Canadian House & Home, USPS 017-176 is published by House & Home Media. US office of publication: 2221 Niagara Falls Blvd., Niagara Falls, NY 14304-5709. Periodicals Postage Paid at Niagara Falls, NY. US postmaster: Send address changes to House & Home, PO Box 1073, Niagara Falls, NY 14304. Indexed in the Canadian Periodical Index. We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Publications Assistance Program and the Canada Magazine Fund toward our mailing and editorial costs. www.houseandhome.comKnoll is the owner of all the rights in the 250LC Barcelona® Chair.The Barcelona® Chair is a registered trade mark of Knoll.

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ContentsJanuary 2010 FEATURES 74 Photography by Michael Graydon (dining table)/Angus Fergusson (settee) 80 64 Renegade Regency Victoria Webster’s vision of a home teeming with colour 88 and pattern is brilliant in more ways than one. By Amy Verner 54 74 Trends 2010 House & Home editors ON THE COVER reveal the year’s top trends. Produced by Stacey Smithers, Morgan Michener, A family home bursts with colour Michael Penney, Stephanie White, and pattern. Story, page 64. Meg Crossley and Joel Bray; text by Laurie Jennings Photography by Michael Graydon. 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, fluffy waffles, 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 find it118 Ask a Designer™ Cameron MacNeil answers your decorating questions120 Trendwatch Amp up the cool factor with rock ’n’ rolla style!



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EDITOR’S PAGE Talking Trends 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.EASY UPDATES P.S. We’re kicking off 2010 with a fresh look3 ways to work this year’s trends into your home. and some exciting new features. In this issue, our Design Lesson (page 40) shows you how to turn a junk-store chair into a Portrait by Sophie Giraud/Hair and makeup by Jenia O'Connor 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. Warm things up Bring in some velvet Add a statement chair TRENDS SPOT THE TRENDS 2010Tarnished brass and gold on furniture It’s the fabric of the moment. Go all B&B Italia’s Crinoline chair mixes details and accessories keep things out and recover a sofa or just add organic texture and bold lines for a Look for this symbol throughout hot. Brass lanterns, Martha Sturdy. accent pillows. Pillow, Constantine. hippie-chic statement. Chair, Kiosk. the issue to find the top trends for the coming year.14 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE



CONTRIBUTORS WHAT’S ON YOUR WISHLIST FOR 2010? Inspiring Your Style 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). Visit our 5,000 sq. ft. showroom in the Castlefield Design District883 Caledonia Road Toronto 416-787-1219 www.romanbathcentre.comrev3.indd 1 11/5/09 1:50:33 PM 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. Proud Participants of the AMY VERNER: “I may be the last person who Text by Catherine MacIntosh/Photography by Fred Lum (bottom) Toronto Junior League ShowHouse doesn’t have a flat-screen TV, so that’s right up there. Or, some contemporary photography.”Full Interior Decorating Service ~ Experienced Design Consultants As the style reporter for The Globe and Mail, Amy has the enviable job of unearthing what’s hot andINTERIORS 800 263 0242 what’s not. Since studying media criticism at New by Decorating Den® York University, she has been navigating media www.decoratingden.ca circles with aplomb — she penned this issue’s “Renegade Regency” (page 64) and contributes Each franchise independently owned and operated to Toronto Life, Fashion and Wallpaper magazines. 16 H&H JANUARY 2010

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StyleFJainluearsy RIGHT: Triptych by Heather Ross, $2,500 each; tripod STOREWATCH table, $395; black table, $450; blue vase, $225. BELOW: Tray, $125; vase, $55; goblet, $38; bottles, $8 to $12 each; table, $145. VANCOUVER BOUTIQUE HEATHER ROSS IN HOUSE CONJURES A HOME DRESSED IN DRIFTWOOD HUES, VINTAGE FINDS AND ELEGANT OBJECTS.Vintage West FIND IT: Heather Ross In House, blue. Just as popular are the vintageGerman vase, $45. 1525 West 6th Ave., Vancouver. glass- and silverware (including (604) 738-4284 or silver trays, coffee pots and Owner Heather Ross. heatherrossinhouse.com. decanters from $15 to $295) that Cat and peony HISTORY: After returning to Ross calls “serendipitous finds.” vases (foreground), Vancouver from Paris (where BEST BUYS: Voluptuous modern $130; tall periwinkle she worked as a textile designer) vases (from less than $30) in a vases, $175. in 2001, artist Heather Ross opened variety of shapes and sizes. All- a space to showcase another of her natural soy candles (from $8.50) ABOVE: Organic talents — photography — from Nelson, B.C.-based Trillium Photography by Heather Ross shapes and a hint as well as an eclectic array of make gorgeous gifts or affordable of Eastern influence contemporary home objects, indulgences. are trademarks of vintage treasures, and antique WHAT TO WATCH FOR: Ross’s the store’s breezy pieces. In 2008, she moved to elemental paintings (from $750 style. 4”-high vase a larger storefront in the South to $4,400). — JENNIFER DAVID with muslin box, $30. Granville Lofts. RIGHT: Antique STYLE: Ross always envisioned Elegant finds, from porcelain bowls to bentwood chair, a European atelier, rather than woolen pillows, are awash in coastal hues. $110; silver-plated a typical store: poured concrete Condiment bowls, large, $26; small, $18. trophy cup, $60. floors, clean white walls and a purposefully raw atmosphere blog houseandhome.com24 H&H JANUARY 2010 form an uncluttered setting for her restrained vignettes. At the See new products and rooms every day back of the serene boutique, Ross from our design editors. Click BLOGS. 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- SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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StyleFJainluearsy Change lampshades for a fresh look EDITOR DIY FOYER FIX-UPMICHAEL PENNEY, PROJECT: Transform an awkward entry into a functional focal point Style Editor MATERIALS: 1 console table, 1 mirror, 6 plates, 1 lamp, 2 storage boxes, ribbon, semi-gloss Ralph Lauren paint in Marble (UL16) HOW-TO: 1. REVIVE 2. HANG 3. DECORATE A MIRROR PLATES AS ART BOXES WITH WITH PAINT I was going for RIBBON This baroque trad with a twist, Cheerful red boxes showstopper so when I spotted from Ikea keep was a family hand- these $7 blue hats, mitts and mail me-down. I loved and white plates hidden but handy. its flamboyant in Chinatown, Trimming them shape, but the I immediately with pretty ribbon original gold frame decided to hang kept them from was a little too them on the wall looking too plain Liberace. for a little added amongst all the Repainting the colour. This other patterns. mirror black gave diamond pattern Attach the ribbon it a modern feel, works with the with a glue gun but I preserved its mirror’s curviness, about 2\" to 2-½\" old world charm but many different below the lip of the by applying only configurations are lid. For added one coat, so flecks possible. Map out character, flesh of gold showed a scheme on the out the vignette through, giving an floor first to find with a few aged patina. a layout you love. personal pieces. DESTINATION Photography by Kim Jeffrey (Editor DIY)/Julius Shulman images, The Carnegie Museum of Art/Margaret Mulligan (book cover) Pittsburgh Must-see exhibit: Palm Springs Modern: Photographs by Julius Shulman. WHERE: The Heinz Architectural Center, Carnegie Museum of Art, cmoa.org WHEN: Until January 31, 2010 COOL 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). 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.28 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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StyleFJainluearsy EVERYDAY GOURMETSCREEN STYLE Director Nancy Meyers’ latest film, It’s Complicated, PAST HITS THAT delivers another trendsetting kitchen. STILL SIZZLEMARK CHALLEN, Something’s Gotta Give, 2003 H&H style Designers tell me they still field commentator requests to reinterpret the black- and-white beach house kitchen from Meyers’ hit starring Diane Keaton and Jack Nicholson. Meryl Streep plays a The Holiday, 2006 It’s Complicated movie still courtesy of Melinda Sue Gordon/Universal Pictures love-torn bakery owner with a fab home kitchen. Meyers’ Los Angeles eat-in belonging to Amanda Woods (Cameron Diaz) Meyers’ winning formula of pairing mega-watt stars (Meryl Streep heralded rustic modern style: a plays opposite Alec Baldwin and Steve Martin) with jaw-dropping farmhouse table, sleek black cabinets, kitchens has designophiles lining up for It's Complicated. It’s hard no uppers and classic lantern lighting. to steal the spotlight from Streep, but this kitchen comes close. Restaurant chic is warmed up with painted shelving, rattan blinds 45 and striped yellow slipcovered stools — just when we’re wanting our homes to feel cosier. NOW & THEN Comeback Kids A slew of previously discontinued 1 pieces are once again in demand. 3 21. CORD CHAIR 2. SALT & PEPPER 3. POTTERY 4. BUBBLE LAMPS 5. PAPERWEIGHTCanadian designer Jacques Designer Jens Quistgaard’s Russel Wright’s American The Criss-Cross version of Montreal designer FrancoisGuillon’s 1953 Cord Chair teak salt and pepper mills for Modern dinnerware (from George Nelson’s Bubble Dallegret’s gold and sterlingwas recently reissued after Dansk, made in the 1950s 1939 to 1959) is back in its lamp is now also available in silver Art Breaker paperweight40 years out of production. and ’80s, have been original mid-century palette. Saucer, Ball, Cigar and Pear has been reintroduced by$895. At Avenue Road. re-released in acacia wood. From approx. $20. At shapes. $359 to $405. At New York-based Areaware. Approx. $65. At The Bay. bauerpottery.com. retailers across Canada. Approx. $80. At areaware.com.30 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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MORE OR LESS MOST WANTED Modern updates for the adventurous living room.TRIPOD LAMP $975 $689 Produced by CAMERON MACNEIL Half-Mile Ray Retro photographer’s $399 Searchlight floor floor lamp. Steel; lamp. Cast aluminum; mahogany. 66\" h. x Photographer’s hardwood. 30-1/2\" w. x 30-1/2\" d. Tripod floor lamp. 64-1/2\" h. x 23-1/2\" w. At Ethan Allen. Metal; hardwood. x 23-1/2\" d. At 52\" h. x 23\" w. x 20\" d. Restoration Hardware. At Pottery Barn.ORANGE VELVET PILLOW $45 $27 $115 Tempo velvet Sanela pillow in velvet Fabric Cue cushion. velvet pillow Persimmon. 26\" sq. 20\" sq. At At Ikea. in Paprika. 20\" sq. At Elte. Crate & Barrel.WING-STYLE SOFA $5,935 $3,393 $2,474 Photography by Felix Wedgwood (left pillow, right pillow) Bright Chair Mini Van sofa. Hardwood; Lee Industries 4974 sofa. Maple; Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams Louisa sofa. COM upholstery. 34\" h. x 84\" w. x 35\" d. COM upholstery. 42\" h. x 86\" w. x Hardwood; COM upholstery. 32\" h. x 79\" w. At South Hill Home. 40\" d. At retailers across Canada. x 33\" d. At Celadon and other retailers.DRIFTWOOD SIDE TABLE $1,712 $500 $200 Oly Studio Vincent Driftwood end Camilla House side table. Resin. table. Driftwood; Imports driftwood 20-1/2\" h. x 18\" glass. 24-1/2\" h. side table. Wood. diam. At Cocoon x 27\" diam. 23-1/2\" h. x Fine Furnishings, At Crate & Barrel. 20-1/2\" diam. Celadon and At retailers across other retailers. Canada.32 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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FINDS 2 1NEW&NOW 1. FREEZE FRAME Inspired by the Produced by Stephanie White/Text by Katie Gougeon/Photography by Felix Wedgwood (grasscloth) quiet beauty of the Arctic, Bleu Nature From the world of design. created the stunning Kisimi table lamp with a base that resembles driftwood 3 frozen in a block of ice. Acrylic; cotton; driftwood. 14-1/2\" h. x 8\" sq. Approx. 45 $2,095. At retailers across Canada.34 H&H JANUARY 2010 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 jardinsenfleur.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 finish. 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. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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VIEW I snapped this photo wall in the Monica Rich Kosann boutique at Bergdorf Goodman’s to inspire. I chose Ravished (P5141-85) by Para Paints in a matte finish for my feature wall “experiment.” Cautionary Tales Pick up the Lynda Reeves explains new Spot the how to tame a trend On closer inspection, Photography by Gabor Jurina (portrait)/Jessica Lin (photograph, pushpins, book, catalogue)/John Cullen (paint) Restoration trends that so it doesn’t tame you. black pushpins held up Hardware endured in unframed photography. this great Some fads in home decorating are early clues of catalogue to new book, bigger trends to come, while others should have a The Color Reform rugs at ABC Carpet see their “buyer beware” tag that warns us all of the danger of have dazzling jewel tones. Look for at Indigo. jumping too fast. My rule of thumb is simple. If you them this side of the border at Elte. Euro country have to redecorate a room to accommodate a trend, style. you should think again. Seek out trends that you can easily inject for maximum effect. This statement For me, a good fad was the ebony hardwood floors that I first saw in a magazine. I stained my mid-brown chair floors espresso and have never looked back. Nothingupholstered else in the room had to change, but those floors transformed my ho-hum living room into high in dark drama. Eventually, the fad became a huge trend andclaret velvet now it’s settled into a classic choice that I personally will not tire of. caught my eye on the As much as I want my rooms to look fresh andfloor of ABC current, I am so relieved that I didn’t indulge in Carpet & at least one of last year’s hottest trends. The whole “glamour fashion” look, with its overscaled damask Home. patterned wallpaper and fabrics, glossy black furniture, low-hanging crystal chandeliers and animal 36 H&H JANUARY 2010 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 CONTINUED ON PAGE 60 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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ROOMS THAT WORK BUILDING BLOCKS Stylish stool Add interest with a multifunctional bench in a punchy zebra-print fabric. Hilary bench, $2,220. Through Oly Studio. Bleached-wood cabinet Display natural curiosities and personal collections in a glass-fronted shelving unit. French casement cabinet, approx. $2,600. At Restoration Hardware. Laid-back Luxe Cosy throw Room design by Skye Kirby/Photography by Keith Scott Morton (room)/Margaret Mulligan (palette) Inject colour with a throw in a vibrant Get serious about comfort shade that can be swapped out easily in an elegant living room. as seasons or tastes change. Lima Alpaca throw, $199. At Crate & Barrel. Produced by MORGAN MICHENER | Text by CATHERINE MACINTOSH Slipcovered sectional This welcoming space is design’s answer to comfort food — it looks familiar Sink into a relaxed white cotton sofa. and feels comfortable with its traditional chairs, light grey walls, warm sisal Karlstad sofa, $1,300. At Ikea. 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 Classic palette a few dashes of spice to keep things fresh and current. Here, it’s the bleached- A black, white and neutral wood accents and pops of persimmon orange and zebra-stripe fabric that palette can be easily elevate the room from humble to haute. A well-curated collection of natural invigorated with hits of and silver objects is subtle but striking behind glass doors. The full-size bright colour. desk with its elegant lines and classic black top, much more practical than Drapery rod, $32, rings, a typical sofa table, proves function needn’t be sacrificed for style. $8/7, Umbra; 6'-x-9' sisal rug, $785, Y&Co;38 H&H JANUARY 2010 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. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

ut take all the credit, anyway. style to your No one needs to knowhow easy it can be. After all, Lynda bathroom with ourReeves designed NEST to help youmake the right decorating decisions. Devon Cream, Find the perfect bathroom accent In your bedroom, create a serene with the right bath towels.atmosphere with our Blossom bedding.Its floral print in aqua and ivory pops Seagrass and Espressoagainst the mocha comforter that lookslike linen but is fully washable. bath towels and Milk Glass bath And don’t forget that accessories. With NEST home fashions you can easily bring and accessories, available exclusively at Zellers, you’ll see how easy it can be to put together your designer home, without the designer price tag. Great bath accessories can easily be the finishing touch to your bathroom.Lynda Reeves of everything from A toHouse & Home designedNEST with ease and zellers.comaffordability in mind. Bring some spring bloom to your bedroom with floral Blossom bedding.

DESIGN LESSON THE MATERIALS AFTER Paint The Neutrals pop against $120 fix a bold accent wall. Chair colour, Ralph Lauren Veranda (IB145), The Home Depot. Trim Nailhead trim adds polish. Tacks, Designer Fabrics. Fabric $15 velvet delivers luxury for less. Bella velvet in Mocha, Designer Fabrics. AS A BEDSIDE TABLE Substitute 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.THE ALL- Photography by Jessica Lin (fabric, tacks)OCCASION CHAIRTurn a $40 junk-store findinto the best seat in the house.Text by TRISH SNYDER | Produced by MICHAEL PENNEY | Photography by DONNA GRIFFITH BEFORE The $40 find40 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE



DESIGN LESSON AS A TOWEL RACK For a chair that can move AS EXTRA SEATING Introducing a decorative chair into a bathroom fitted with matching between Easier to push around than a sofa and fixtures and cabinets loosens up rooms, opt for more airy than an upholstered piece, this the look. Stack extra towels on the chair can be fetched whenever guests seat, or top it with a tray to display a neutral outnumber perches. Flared legs and toiletries or set down a wineglass palette a wide backrest give it extra presence. during a languorous soak. Bookcase, carpet, sofa, Ikea; wing chair, Anchor, Jackson Falk; toiletries, Restoration Hardware; lamp, side table, throw, L’Occitane; wall colour, Pale Powder candlesticks, Elte; portrait, books, 507 Antiques; (204), trim, Pointing (2003), Farrow & Ball. cushion fabric, Designer Fabrics; coffee tables, Arcadia Antiques; vase, ChairTableLamp; framed print, Absolutely North; topiaries, Quince. AS A MULTITASKER When 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. Chair Refinishing 101 diy houseandhome.com SEE SOURCE GUIDE • Use fine-grit sandpaper to rub off the wood’s shiny finish and prep Get step-by-step instructions for an it for paint. affordable chair makeover. Click DESIGN. • 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).42 H&H JANUARY 2010

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TREND TALK MakingTrends Meet Faced with changes on the Kelvin Browne hasretail horizon, design insider an M. Arch from the UniversityKelvin Browne confronts an of Toronto and writes about aesthetic identity crisis. architecture and design for several national publications. A few months ago, I was meandering through New I’ve bought into today’s trends without knowing it. Photography by Virginia Macdonald (portrait)/Nancy Tong (kitchen)/Stacey Brandford (roof)/Ted Yarwood (tub) York’s Flatiron district, a happening part of town with I had to ask myself, “What happened?” lots of condo construction, new restaurants and hip design stores. Strolling along Broadway near Fifth WE’RE NOT DECORATING, WE’RE CURATING Avenue, I spotted the familiar Restoration Hardware. When I got home, I spoke with several architects and I walked in and ... wanted to buy everything. No more interior designers about what I’d seen. As it turns out, faux Mission-style furniture. No sign of English the attitude people have about furnishing homes has country cute. Instead, the retailer had opted for patina changed. “Express not impress” is the new mantra. Apparently, we don’t decorate anymore, we curate. “In an increasingly in place of perfection, This doesn’t mean you want your house to look like using reclaimed wood, an art gallery, but it does capture a heightened sense people have when acquiring things — it feels likevirtual world, the real nicely worn leather and something more than merely shopping. Designer rough galvanized metal Sloan Mauran says, “Before, there were looks. Now is in greater demand in many of their pieces. it’s not so cookie-cutter. I encourage clients to reflect The store was now themselves in their homes, not just pick a style.” than ever before” called a gallery to emphasize the products’ There’s lots of juxtaposition these days, of old uniqueness, and the and new, and the high-tech with the artisanal. catalogue showed European artisans next to items However, I think the real overall trend in how rooms they’d created for the chain. are furnished is about a reconciliation of comfort and Then I realized it’s a bit odd to see what I’ve always restraint. Few of us today want minimal — its demise believed was my unique sensibility available in 99 corresponds with a need to be cosy at home when the Restoration Hardware locations across North America. world is a tough place. At the same CONTINUED ON PAGE 114 Either my eclectic taste has become trendy, orSUSTAINABLE CHANGE H&H picks five eco-chic trends that will change our homes in 2010 — and beyond. Outside Influences Hot Stuff Heavy Metal Take a Stand Concrete Idea “Eating out” no longer Since Dr. Oz introduced Once the crowning glory means sampling the new viewers to the benefits of for barns, standing-seam We thought we were seeing From floors and countertopsneighbourhood bistro. Great infrared saunas, the popularity metal roofing is moving to for entertaining (and real- of these sleek stalls has risen the city. Low-maintenance things but Kohler confirms it: to bathtubs, concrete is estate value), outdoor faster than the temperature and made from recycled kitchens help to keep air inside. Saunacore sauna, materials, this hip roof is more consumers are installing becoming the go-to material conditioning bills low. Bona Vista LeisureScapes. also easy on utility bills. urinals at home. Waterless for interior applications for its versions, like the Steward S natural insulation properties. model, save thousands of The texture and pitting adds litres of water per year. a raw industrial edge.44 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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LIVING Overscaled lighting adds drama LEFT: The rustic bookshelf (the repainted it white. dining table is Biblioteca, designed An old map of flanked by vintage by homeowner Matt Europe acts as industrial-style Carr for Umbra’s U+) colourful artwork. chairs and an were painted black. Map, Machine Age antique high- Rug, Bev Hisey; light, Modern; vase, back settee, and Klaus by Nienkämper. L’Atelier. anchored by a huge ABOVE: Matt and BELOW: In the living Moooi pendant light his partner, Joyce Lo, room, a vintage hung from one of loved the “ornate cabinet houses tidy the house’s original and structural” lineups of Chinese ceiling medallions. pattern of the hall’s delft figures, kitschy Budget finds at textured wallpaper plastic dollies and Lowe’s, the sconces — but not its blood- Russian-style on either side of the red hue — so they nesting dolls. INDIE CHIC SEE SOURCE GUIDE Peek inside the quirky home of two of Canada’s top tastemakers. Text by LAURA MUIR | Photography by PER KRISTIANSEN 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,46 H&H JANUARY 2010

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LIVING 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 Put the pattern on the ceiling, and keep it minimal everywhere else ABOVE: Recovering LEFT: Matt and up of various papers the kitchen floor in Joyce’s living room intricately layered inexpensive black showcases a luxe, to create an ornate and white vinyl tiles tufted library-style pattern overhead. was an easy quick- leather sofa and a A wooden stag’s fix with graphic marble and brass head looks impact. Matt coffee table. Brass sculptural against brought the little lamps — atop a pair the white wall. rustic table back of U+’s Rolly side Side tables, with him from tables, designed by Mixalabra candle China. A pretty Matt — provide a hit holder, U+; coffee crystal chandelier of Hollywood glam. table, Commute adds unexpected The wallpapered Home; brass lamps, sparkle overhead. ceiling, original to Machine Age Chair, Flik & Co. the house, is made Modern. TRENDS SPOT THE TRENDS 2010 • Wallpapered ceilings • Rustic whitewashed floors • Quirky collections • Mixing materials like a raw jute and plush wool-flannel • Simple industrial light fixtures • Theatrical touches48 H&H JANUARY 2010 SEE SOURCE GUIDE