House & Home April 2022

Photography by Björn Wallander (top left)/Maxime Desbiens (top right)/Lauren Miller (bottom) It’s everyone’s favourite fantasy: what could my house become with a clever designer, a budget that’s just enough and loads of patience? Let your imagination go! APRIL 2022

PERSONAL STYLE IN THE QUEBEC ACTOR Mix KARINE VANASSE Architecture ERIC LEMAIRE TAKES HER EASTERN Design AUDRÉE KEMP BÉLANGER TOWNSHIPS HOME Photography MAXIME DESBIENS Text IRIS BENAROIA FROM BLANK CANVAS TO TIMELESS BEAUTY. A marble ledge displays objets and breaks up the cabinets. Antique sconce, L’Allumeur; brass hardware by Armac Martin, ADH Fine Hardware. 50 H&H APRIL 2022

Produced by Stacy Begg/Styling by Nicola MarcThe kitchen is the focal point of Karine’s home.Q&A A mix of materials, including Bianco Carrara marble, brass and shiplap, makes the space feel HOUSE & HOME: What drew you to like it’s come together over time. Kitchen this house and to the area? design, AKB Design; kitchen cabinets, Miralis. KARINE VANASSE: I was living in a loft in Montreal during the pandemic, and it KKARINE VANASSE BUZZED AROUND didn’t feel right. I wanted to be outside of a lot before her 35th birthday, absorbing the city with my son. I explored the area a love of interiors with every change with a dear friend of mine who lives in the of scene. There were urban lofts in Eastern Townships, then she told me the Montreal and New York City, a beach house I loved was for sale. The exterior is shack in Los Angeles and a romantic cabin in the forest in Quebec’s Eastern H&H APRIL 2022 51 Townships. Along the way, the actor appeared in films such as Polytechnique, Séraphin: Heart of Stone, Switch and Set Me Free, and garnered acclaim for her roles as Colette Valois in Pan Am, Margaux LeMarchal in Revenge and Lise Delorme in Cardinal. In 2020, done with her always-on-the-move lifestyle, she bought a quaint three-bedroom farmhouse in the Eastern Townships, where she now lives with her four-year- old son, Clarence. “I love having my home base in Quebec,” says Karine. The farmhouse is nestled in the picturesque village of Knowlton, Que., a 70 minutes’ drive southeast of Montreal. Dripping with charm, the house is clad in shingles and topped with a gambrel roof so it looks like a barn. When Karine saw the interior, however, it lacked a pulse. To revive it, she turned to designer Audrée Kemp Bélanger of AKB Design — au revoir, bland kitchen! They wanted to bring a feeling of history into a dwelling that had none (it was built in 2016). “The interior was a blank canvas without personality,” says Audrée. “Our objective was to make it feel timeless, classic and a touch modern.” Today, beams, shiplap and hefty wood doors are cosy and comforting, with lively wallpaper, statement lighting and Karine’s impressive art collection just some of the highlights of the stellar redesign. We chatted with the actor to find out what makes this place feel like home sweet home. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

so charming; it’s in a farmhouse style, to feel like I was entering a home — but it’s unique and unconventional. I wanted a sense of discovery, where I contacted the real-estate agent and everything wasn’t on display right away. visited the house on the same day. I made an offer and that was it! H&H: How did you meet Audrée, and why was she the right designer H&H: The house is fairly new; why for this project? didn’t the existing style work for you? KV: I’ve known Audrée since childhood. KV: It was a big, open, predictable I knew she would give this house the main floor without a division in the classic base it needed and, at the same entranceway. Also, the first thing you time, I would be able to bring touches see is the kitchen, so it had to shine. that would represent my personality. I was moving from a big loft, and I wanted a country-city blend. The mix I didn’t want open space. I wanted of our styles was perfect. 52 H&H APRIL 2022 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

Karine’s ceramic collection, mostly by local Quebec makers, can be enjoyed every day when displayed in the kitchen’s glass-fronted cabinet. OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: Designer Audrée Kemp Bélanger (left) and Karine joined forces on the main-floor makeover. OPPOSITE, MIDDLE LEFT: An art piece by Dutch-Canadian artist Jim Verburg is striking in the foyer. OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT: The antique chest holds Clarence’s footwear, mittens and hats. The closet doors were replaced with ones that look older, and repurposed ceiling beams add character. Antique ceiling fixture, L’Allumeur; sconce, Jacques & Anna; bench, Bond. Before H&H APRIL 2022 53

ABOVE: In the relaxed H&H: What moves did you and living room, shiplap Audrée make to give it personality? on the ceiling, beams KV: We brought in textures to give and linen drapes the impression that you’re looking envelop the space in at something designed a long time texture and warmth. ago, from the herringbone tile Sofa, Perez Furniture. in the vestibule to the panelling RIGHT: A provocative by the staircase to the shiplap and painting by Montreal beams used on the walls and ceiling. artist Natalie Reis is The base is mostly white, but it’s a conversation starter. interesting because of the textures. OPPOSITE: “I love the We made sure the shiplap on the warmth and cosiness ceiling is high-gloss — that’s what of a wood-burning I remembered from the houses fireplace,” says Karine. I loved in L.A. A new mantel of antique green marble H&H: That farmhouse kitchen was installed to add is dreamy! Tell us about the character. Coffee transformation. table, Kijiji; portrait KV: The original island was smaller, (over fireplace), Brian and the kitchen didn’t have a presence. Davies Antiques. It was packed with cupboards that were there for function, but they 54 H&H APRIL 2022 clogged the windows. Now, with the Miralis kitchen, everything is executed beautifully; everything has a dedicated spot, and the space isn’t needlessly packed with cupboards. I especially love the glass cabinet that displays my collection of pottery. When beloved pieces are tucked away, you forget about them. H&H: Are you a collector? Where did you buy the pieces? KV: It’s mostly pottery from younger ceramic artists in Quebec. I love to collect pieces and support these makers. H&H: What part of the kitchen do you love most? KV: I love to sit at the island. It’s so comfortable, and the marble gives it that timeless vibe, like it’s been here for decades. It reminds me of a house in Britain. I also like the balance of contemporary and classic elements in the kitchen. I love to cook here and have people over. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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Karine has loved Quebec lighting Before company Larose Guyon forever. Meandering and multiballed, the Coco chandelier looks like a string of pearls. Dining table, benches, Studio Calls Mills; art by Arnaud Maggs, Susan Hobbs Gallery. 56 H&H APRIL 2022

H&H: Your home feels grown-up and Bones of Crows. It’s about residential With an antique vanity sophisticated; how does that square schools and most of the crew is and wallpaper depicting with family living? Indigenous and female. It was intense swallows, rabbits and KV: The tan stools and beige-grey sofas subject matter, but so well developed. figs, the powder room has are from Perez Furniture and have whimsical farmhouse style washable textured fabric, so stains H&H: What’s your favourite room in spades. Antique sconces, don’t show that much. We’ve been here in the house? L’Allumeur; wallpaper by for months with those pieces and KV: The kitchen! It’s so true that it’s Petronella Hall, Finest they’re pristine. Even the rugs are a main element in a home; it’s where Wallpaper; faucet, taps, Ciot. light coloured — but for messy meals, you spend most of your time, and that’s I’ll put something underneath certainly true for me. The kitchen H&H APRIL 2022 57 Clarence’s chair. renovation changed everything. H&H: The art in your home is so striking! What works are you drawn to? KV: One of the reasons why we planned for white walls on the main floor — with the exception of the wallpaper in the powder room — is that the art stands out, like a gallery. The paintings and photography mean a lot to me, and I want to enjoy them. H&H: Audrée tells us that only the best materials and furniture were used in the renovation. Why was that important to you? KV: I love the duration and life of an object itself; I love to know that someone made it. There’s a story behind each piece I touch daily, like those solid brass Armac Martin cabinet pulls from England. I also changed all the doors in the house; they’re heavy, made of oak or lacquered poplar. They add strength to the home, and they’ll age well. H&H: How did you come to choose the wallpaper in the powder room? KV: There’s a photograph in my living room of a white rabbit in the woods. It’s rare to see a white rabbit in the summer. I love that piece. When I saw the wallpaper with figs, rabbits and swallows, it was perfect. It’s whimsical and feels fitting in an old house. H&H: Do you spend a lot of time at home, or are you working on a show right now? KV: I’m at home a lot while developing projects. I just did a CBC TV series that’s coming out later this year, SEE SOURCE GUIDE

DESIGN ELEVATION OF STYLE Joey Diaz (left) with designer Mazen El-Abdallah. A BOXY CONDO IS TRANSFORMED Produced by Stacy Begg/Floor plan illustration by Megan Cronje INTO A COOL AND CURATED HOME. Design MAZEN EL-ABDALLAH Photography STACEY BRANDFORD Text PETER SALTSMAN 58 H&H APRIL 2022 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

Graphic art and a host of eclectic objets bring a ton of personality to the condo. This ink on paper work was a gift from Joey’s sister. Armchair, side table, Avenue Road; art, Singulart. OPPOSITE: They didn’t touch the kitchen layout. Instead, Mazen reclad the cabinets in a soft grey matte lacquered MDF, added unlacquered brass hardware and extended the kitchen island. Ceiling fixture by Florian Schulz, 1stDibs; counters, backsplash, Diamante Granite and Marble; hardware, ADH Fine Hardware. Before H&H APRIL 2022 59

a comfortable rhythm. “Mazen already knew my style and what I was looking for, so the process was easy,” says Joey. They quickly settled in to their shorthand and got to work. The first order of business was to redo the flooring in a white oak herringbone. Mazen got the new floors ordered just before the pandemic ground supply chains to a halt, and before the building stopped allowing construction projects at all for several months. In the interim, they planned for a design that focused on comfort and ease, pulling it together in a way that didn’t rely too heavily on major construction work or importing exotic, hard-to- find pieces and materials. Instead, they worked with the existing space, upgrading where it made sense and building TOP LEFT: Joey Diaz with his 10-year-old goldendoodle, RayRay. TOP RIGHT: From the entry, symmetrical sight lines are pleasing. OPPOSITE: To add warmth to what could have been a dark nook, Mazen designed the dining area to feel like a library, with a gallery wall and open shelving. Vintage pendant by Florian Schulz, 1stDibs; dining table, CB2; dining chairs, Hollace Cluny; wood flooring (throughout), Relative Space; art (above banquette) by Alma Shneor. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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“I like to have a guiding principle for projects, but then I focus on the experience of the space, and on the moments that make a home feel special” — Mazen El-Abdallah, designer Before Many of the larger pieces like the sofa were repurposed from Joey’s old 62 H&H APRIL 2022 house. Sofa, Montauk Sofa; vintage credenza, Showroom Montréal.

RIGHT: The home office features silvery-blue grasscloth and a textured rug. Ceiling fixture, 1stDibs; grasscloth, Phillip Jeffries; watercolour (above desk) by Aiko Suzuki, Open Studio. BELOW: The grasscloth flows from the office right into the entry. A black-framed metal and glass door adds contemporary edge. Fl r Plan Principal around Joey’s already impressive collections of art and furniture. Bedroom “I like to have a guiding principle for projects,” says Mazen, “but Living Area then I focus on the experience of the space, and on the moments that make a home feel special.” 36'2\" In the kitchen, they kept the layout but reclad and extended the Dining Home cabinets, and bought new appliances. They also added a longer island Area Office with a Paonazzo marble top and improved the lighting. “Sometimes, the instinct is to rip everything out,” says Mazen. “But it was nice to 34'6\" take a moment and question whether it was necessary, even from an environmental perspective. We entirely transformed the kitchen, SEE SOURCE GUIDE and it has no lesser of an impact than if we had started fresh.” Other touches throughout add a sense of warmth and texture to what was otherwise a basic, boxy space. The condo’s concrete ceiling had awkwardly placed junction boxes, making lighting a challenge, but rather than build a drop ceiling and add recessed lighting — an expensive and time-consuming proposition — Mazen sourced fixtures with long cords and counterbalanced or asymmetrical lines. H&H APRIL 2022 63

Before TOP: The principal bedroom is serene in white and shades of grey. Joey’s favourite piece of art, Icarus by Deganit Berest, hangs above the bed. “At first glance, it just looks like dots,” says Joey, “but when you stand far away, you see the feet of the diver.” Pendants by Apparatus Studio, Hollace Cluny; bed frame, EQ3. OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT: Joey’s collection of spectacles makes for a cool accent in the principal bedroom. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM RIGHT: The principal bathroom is clad in limestone. Horizontal striations juxtapose the vertical grain on the vanity and medicine cabinet. Sconce, Circa Lighting; vanity and medicine cabinet, Mazen Studio; stone (on walls and floor), Stone Tile. 64 H&H APRIL 2022 web To see another project by Mazen El-Abdallah, visit houseandhome.com/april2022

Dark built-in cabinets in the bedroom alcove are perfect storage for clothes and shoes. Before H&H APRIL 2022 65 Silvery-blue grasscloth lines the entry and extends through a new glass and metal doorway into the second bedroom, which Joey uses as a home office. In the dining area, the gallery wall and banquette make it feel like a great restaurant booth. Statement light fixtures — many of them vintage — accentuate each space and bring interest and character. “Mazen and I agree that lighting is like jewelry for your home,” says Joey. “And here, it makes the space look entirely different at night. It almost feels like a different apartment.” Now, the unit seems much larger than its square footage implies, thanks to the many distinct spaces that have been carved out. There are elegant sight lines from almost every angle, and plenty of places to sit with a laptop (or a cocktail) and enjoy the city views — something that, over the past couple of years, has become even more important than either of them could have imagined. “It’s so funny,” says Joey. “I do a lot of Zoom calls, and everyone is in the process of redoing their workspace and redecorating. I’m so glad I moved forward with the project and that we could get everything completed. It makes working from home so pleasant.” SEE SOURCE GUIDE

HOUSE & HOME OF THE MONTH Before Before Change of Scene Architecture PERSPECTIVE VIEWS Design ANDI WHEELBAND Photography LAUREN MILLER Text BARBARA SGROI 66 H&H APRIL 2022 Freshly painted white walls complement the living room’s contemporary seating and fireplace surround. Armchairs, Design Within Reach; rug, Elte. SEE SOUR SEE SOURCE GUIDE

A TORONTO HOME GETS A DYNAMIC INFUSION OF CONTEMPORARY CURVES AND CLASSIC VICTORIANA. Produced by Stacy Begg/Styling by Margot Austin/Floor plan illustrations by Madison Pflance Paired with delicate Wishbone chairs, a massive burled walnut sideboard adds visual weight in the dining room. Chandelier, Union Lighting and Furnishings; dining table, CB2; dining chairs, Rove Concepts; art (above sideboard) by Beverley Hawksley, Canvas Gallery. H&H APRIL 2022 67

ABOVE: A prized LLITTLE DID EMPTY-NESTERS Jane Cooke-Lauder wildlife painting and an antique and Craig Lauder know what surprises lay ahead chest of drawers, when they decided to sell their large family home a family heirloom, and downsize to a smaller place downtown — but are reminders of they were eager to find out. Such a move is the the clients’ South perfect excuse to start from scratch, leaving all African roots. remnants of your past behind. For those with no RIGHT: Jane style skeletons in their closet, a reset can become Cooke-Lauder a treasure hunt — a chance to pair brave new and her husband, pieces with prized family heirlooms for a totally Craig Lauder. fresh look. Sofa, CB2. OPPOSITE: Jane and Craig knew they’d found The One Designer Andi the moment they stepped inside the 139-year-old Wheelband Victorian home in Toronto’s Cabbagetown opted for a petite neighbourhood. Free of their former house that peninsula rather was packed with sofas and chairs no one sat on than an island except for their dog, Lexi, they camped out for to maximize three months in their newly purchased home — the use of the bare save for the two beds, kitchen table and chairs narrow space. they had brought with them — and plotted their Wall lights, LD renovation. “We had a very clear idea of what Shoppe; counter, we wanted to do, and living in the house just Caesarstone; reinforced that,” says Jane, who turned to counter stools, Toronto designer Andi Wheelband of Two Birds Kare Toronto. Design for help in making their vision a reality. 68 H&H APRIL 2022 Both Andi and Jane agreed that they wanted to preserve the home’s Victorian-era details — the plaster mouldings, soaring archways, nine-and- a-half-inch-tall baseboards, corbels and ceiling medallions that were reminders of the home’s elegant past. There were challenges, of course. Old houses often have a kind of perfect imperfection; things don’t always align, rooflines vary, there are quirky relationships between rooms and, in this home, termites. “We loved the high ceilings, ornate architectural details and stateliness of the rooms,” says Jane. “But the first floor was like a rabbit warren — there was an almost completely walled-off dining room and a long, narrow corridor leading to a dated kitchen that had been renovated in the ’80s.” A third-floor deck the previous owner had added was unsafe and had SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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Main Fl r The kitchen’s cream cabinets and backsplash are in sync with the home’s minimalist vibe. Custom cabinets, Burly Kitchens and Millwork. Living Room Entry Dining Room 65'7\" Powder Before Room Kitchen Family Room 20'9\" to be rebuilt. “When you start to alter an old house, it becomes the art of the possible, not always exactly what you want.” They had to ditch their idea of gaining bonus space by digging out the shallow basement when they discovered it would double the cost of the renovation. The Lauders both own businesses and work from home, so the existing 2,500 square feet was quickly eaten up in creating the light and airy living space they craved. The couple wanted to create a second-floor guest room for visitors, a bedroom suite for their daughter, Lindsay, to come home to, and transform the entire third floor into a loft-like principal suite for themselves. The dumpster and sledgehammers arrived in January 2020, and the reno, smack-dab in the midst of the pandemic, took five months. The payoff is a reconfigured floor plan designed to fit their lifestyle. Down went the walls between the kitchen and dining room, opening up the long, dingy hallway. The entire back wall of the house was replaced with windows to let in light and create a cosy family room overlooking the garden. New hardwood floors were added 70 H&H APRIL 2022

Originally a dining area, the new workspace next to the kitchen is a perfect spot for emails and morning coffee. Backsplash, Centura Tile; counter stool, Kare Toronto. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM RIGHT: Zebra wallpaper in the main-floor powder room adds another South African touch. Wallpaper, JF & Co.; sconces, Union Lighting and Furnishings. SEE SOURCE GUIDE H&H APRIL 2022 71

“WE LOVED THE HIGH CEILINGS, ORNATE ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS AND STATELINESS OF THE ROOMS” — Jane Cooke-Lauder, homeowner Second Fl r 20'9\" An antelope-print runner is Bedroom a wild and whimsical focal point Ensuite on the stairs. Runner, eFloor Bedroom Specialty Flooring; mirror, CB2. Study 39'10\" 64' Bedroom ird Fl r 20'9\" Ensuite Dressing Room Principal Bedroom Balcony 72 H&H APRIL 2022

The palette in the third-floor principal bedroom is inspired by the vintage rug. Doors lead to a new deck that overlooks the backyard. Wall lights, CB2; custom headboard, Enviable Homes. SEE SOURCE GUIDE H&H APRIL 2022 73

A former bedroom was transformed into a spacious new dressing room adjacent to the principal bedroom. 74 H&H APRIL 2022

BELOW LEFT: The shower walls in the narrow principal bathroom are wrapped in glass and neutral tile. Shower fixtures, Delta; shower tile, Saltillo Imports; floor tile, M2 Tile & Stone. BELOW RIGHT: Streamlined wood laminate cabinets add warmth to the principal bathroom. Sconces, Union Lighting and Furnishings; sinks, Kohler; faucets, Delta; torso-shaped vase, Martha Monica Ceramics. on the first and third floors, and they removed the living Before room’s plum silk drapes. “The house definitely needed an Before aesthetic update to bring it into the 21st century,” says Andi. H&H APRIL 2022 75 The living room’s curvaceous pink sofa — picture a Tesla parked in the front parlour — proved to be an unexpected catalyst for the decorating. “It was one of the first things I showed the Lauders,” recalls Andi, with a smile. “Hesitant about what their reaction might be, I assured them that we could do it in another colour, but they said, ‘Oh no, we love the pink!’ I think they were ready to have some fun, so everything flowed from there; the curves became the common element that pulled everything together.” The result of the reno is an edgy, unexpected mix of ornate, starched-collar Victoriana and chic modern minimalism, with a few visual curveballs that subtly reflect the couple’s South African roots. Perched on the pink sofa (that Lexi also sits on when she thinks no one is looking), Jane observes: “This is us. It’s nothing like our previous house, but it’s where we are in our lives now. We live here. This just feels so right.” SEE SOURCE GUIDE

RENOVATION THE GREAT ESCAPE From city semi to country house, how one family made the leap and loved it. Design ALANA FIRESTONE and JORDY FAGAN | Photography LAUREN MILLER | Text AMANDA ROSS Produced by Stacy Begg/Floor plan illustrations by Madison Pflance 76 H&H APRIL 2022 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

Even though the main floor is open concept, the living room is designed to feel distinct and separate. Fireplace surround, Hay’s Woodworking Group; coffee tables, armchair, Elte. Before H&H APRIL 2022 77

Homeowners Rob Price and Kelly Wilton. Before It WAS THE SUMMER OF 2020 AND Torontonians Kelly Wilton and Rob Price 78 H&H APRIL 2022 loaded up their car with kids and suitcases in search of some much-needed fresh air. The lockdown was in full swing and Kelly’s parents’ house in Fergus, Ont., offered refuge, with its sprawling space and inviting pool. One blissful week of swimming, biking and hiking later, Rob looked at Kelly on the drive back to Toronto and said, “What are you thinking?” Her reply was instant. “I think I want to move.” The couple, along with their two children, Theodore, 4, and Vivienne, 3, had been living in a semidetached house in the Danforth area for close to a decade. “We were bursting at the seams,” says Kelly. “We came close to buying in Toronto in the summer of 2020, but none of the houses were right — we felt we were always sacrificing something.” Both professionals worked long hours: Kelly, a respirologist and sleep physician, was on the front lines at Scarborough General Hospital, while Rob was in property tech. Weekends were spent escaping to the outdoors. They missed their families and, as the pandemic wore on, they kept asking themselves the same question: “Where do we find joy?” says Kelly. “It wasn’t in the city.” They decided to move to Guelph, Ont., not far from Kelly’s parents’ place. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

A pair of leaded glass windows flank the vent hood. Unlacquered brass hardware will develop a lovely patina over time. Flush-mount light fixtures, Luminaire Authentik; hardware, Top Knobs. Before OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: A banquette now sits in the footprint of the old kitchen, with Jeanneret-style chairs adding modern flair. Ceiling fixture, chairs, LD Shoppe; table, Penwood Furniture. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM LEFT: The kitchen island’s base cabinet is painted a blue-black, bringing depth and dimension. Stools, LD Shoppe. H&H APRIL 2022 79

THE HOME HAD TO FEEL ORGANIC — NOT JUST ALL FRESH, WHITE AND NEW — JORDY FAGAN, CO-DESIGNER 80 H&H APRIL 2022 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

TOP LEFT: In the homework area, muted colours like Farrow & Ball’s Treron create an organic vibe; lights from Mitzi add casual whimsy. Desk chairs, CB2. BOTTOM LEFT: The powder room’s fluted vanity is topped with a marble slab repurposed from an upstairs bathroom. Faucet, Taps; hardware, Top Knobs. OPPOSITE: The designers kept the old pocket door as a tribute to the history of the house. Flooring, Terra Legno. Main Fl r Mudroom Powder Entry Room Homework Living Area Room 40' Kitchen Banquette 32'7\" Prior to 2020, if you’d told Alana Firestone and Jordy Fagan of Collective Studio that they’d be renovating a house in Guelph from their computer screens in Toronto, they wouldn’t have believed you. But they quickly sprang into action when Kelly gave them a call. “We signed on and everything was unknown,” says Alana. “We didn’t have a contractor in Guelph; site measurements had to be done remotely, and we had to provide a detailed construction package, where everything, down to the location of a toilet paper holder, was included because we couldn’t visit.” If those challenges weren’t enough to make everyone run, the house in question should have. Kelly and Rob had landed on a 3,265-square-foot historical red brick charmer in downtown Guelph with a circa- 1907 front porch and a pool. Older houses can be tricky to tinker with, let alone one that needed a complete gut job. “All this panelled wood has to go,” Kelly remembers thinking the first time she walked in. Both she and Rob envisioned something spacious, clean and organized — a modern but warm perch from which they could easily access nearby trails and parks. H&H APRIL 2022 81

Before Before ABOVE: The mudroom’s millwork (far left) features vinyl grasscloth so little people’s fingerprints are easily wiped off. Grasscloth, Phillip Jeffries; tile, Céragrès. TOP RIGHT: A generous window seat in the principal bedroom is a comfy spot for reading. Bench cushion fabric and throw pillows, Tonic Living. BOTTOM RIGHT: The owners replaced the old stairway with a modern version in white oak and installed a steel railing to keep the look light and airy. 82 H&H APRIL 2022 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

Before “Rob prefers a clean, Japanese aesthetic, while I like laid-back, modern California style,” says Kelly of the mix in their bedroom. Sconce, In Common With; nightstand, Crate and Barrel; duvet cover, Maison Tess. H&H APRIL 2022 83

ird Fl r Window Seat Walk-in Closet Principal Bedoom 33' Ensuite Walk-in Closet 26'1\" Before 84 H&H APRIL 2022 ABOVE: The third floor was converted into a principal bedroom oasis, with the ensuite clad in V-groove panelling. Sconces, Luminaire Authentik; hardware, CB2. LEFT: The roof angles are a feature in the principal bathroom, which boasts a generous walk-in shower and shimmering tile. “We thought the history of the house was interesting, and we were excited to transform it into something open and airy,” says Alana. “Kelly and Rob wanted the home to feel organic — not just all fresh, white and new,” adds Jordy. The designers proposed moving the kitchen from one side of the house to the other to incorporate more items on their clients’ wish list (windows to better frame the view, a dedicated pantry space and a 36-inch range). A stunning new vent hood became a central sculptural piece while muted colours throughout — mossy green, blue-black and grey — created a natural look. A full year after that fateful summer vacation, the family moved in to their new home, and new job — Kelly is now sharing a practice with a local respirologist. “It was the best decision we ever made,” she says. Kelly still tends to her patients in Toronto a few days per month, and the rest of the time, she and her family are at home in their new old home in a new old city. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

Generous windows in the bright principal ensuite look out to the backyard pool. Ceiling fixture, LD Shoppe. Before web To see another home by Collective Studio, H&H APRIL 2022 85 visit houseandhome.com/april2022



fROMANCE A RADIATOR A cast-iron radiator is the ideal spot for a custom-made shelf with a saucy scalloped edge painted in deep sapphire blue. The wall behind it, papered in an airy leaf design, is perfect for a vintage mirror. Turn your old rad into a great vignette like this one. Photography by Polly Wreford (bedroom)/Paul Raeside (radiator)/Trevor Tondro (doorway cFIND ART IN TEXTILES drapes)/Room design by Beata Heuman (radiator)/Commune Design (doorway drapes) Hang a patterned rug, tapestry or printed fabric behind your headboard. A beautiful textile adds softness and brings drama to a feature wall. Here, a length of fabric in a botanical motif inspires the verdant palette of this bedroom. fDRAPE AN ENTRANCE Mount a rod over a doorway and hang floor-length drapes in a decorative fabric, as shown in this space by Commune Design. It won’t give the same sound control and privacy as a solid door, but it’s a fun treatment for adjoining rooms. A decorative accent like this adds softness and creates a layered look. H&H APRIL 2022 87

TRY SMALL UPDATES WITH BIG IMPACT This room illustrates five things to try for the new look of dramatic, eclectic decorating. 1. Paint or paper your walls in a dark, moody shade of teal. Everything looks good against it. 2. Change your lampshades. Try straight- sided, conical, or other whimsical shapes and colours. Lamps take on a whole new personality when shades are updated. 3. Create a feature wall with plates, baskets or framed prints. Experiment by grouping like-minded things together, arranged in a thoughtful way. 4. Dress up an upholstered chair by adding a floor-length fringe. 5. Be a stylist. Pay attention to where you place objets, books and small accessories. Move things around and take photos of your setups, until everything finally clicks into place. Photography by Nick Sargent, Sargent Photo/Room design by Pappas Miron Design 88 H&H APRIL 2022 SEE SHOPPING LIST

fBE CREATIVE WITH WAINSCOTTING Once purely utilitarian, wainscotting has evolved into a fashion statement. Mouldings and cutouts can be glued to panels to create a new look. Choose paint colours that are muted and complement the wallpaper above. Photography by Trevor Tondro (home library)/Brittany Jepsen (wainscotting)/Stephen Kent Johnson (hallway)/ cWRAP A ROOM Room design by Kathryn M. Ireland (home library)/Meta Coleman (wainscotting) Charlie Ferrer (hallway) IN A SINGLE SHADE Painting your walls, ceiling and millwork in the same colour is the modern way to dress a room in a single shade. This home library in L.A. by Kathryn M. Ireland makes a statement in myrtle green. The dark teal velvet chairs and mahogany table pick up on the deep hue of the built-ins. fSTYLE EVERY CORNER Wherever there’s a wall, there’s a way to make a visual statement. Designed by Charlie Ferrer, this hallway features a tall cabinet flanked by stacks of books, along with a pair of sconces and carefully chosen accessories. H&H APRIL 2022 89

eWALLPAPER YOUR POWDER ROOM A tiny space where you don’t spend a lot of time is the perfect place to experiment with bold patterns in wallpaper and fabric. Try out those big-scale blooms that you won’t dare use anywhere else! cHANG A PLATE RACK Photography by Roger Davies (powder room)/Eric Piasecki (plate rack)/Björn Wallander (laundry room)/ Room design by Nickey Kehoe (powder room)/Michael Bruno (plate rack)/Alisa Bloom (laundry room) Give your kitchen English character by installing an 90 H&H APRIL 2022 oversized, wood plate rack like the one in this space by Michael Bruno. Filled with heirloom dishes and pottery, plate racks add character and charm. DIY your own version with trim, mouldings and dowels. eUPDATE SMALL ELEMENTS Add unexpected art, light fixtures and accessories to ho-hum spaces like laundry rooms. SEE SHOPPING LIST

Photography by Roger Davies/Room design by Nickey Kehoe DRESS A WALL WITH BOOKS Create a library dining room featuring a whole wall of bookcases. As seen in this space by Nickey Kehoe, square cases look best when multiplied and stacked to mimic an impressive wall of built-ins. Stack books horizontally and vertically for a sophisticated yet lived-in look. H&H APRIL 2022 91

FOOD & ENTERTAINING Get the recipe for Excerpted from Lidia’s a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and Tanya Bastianich Manuali. Copyright ©2021 Tutti a Tavola. Photography by Armando Rafael. Cavatappi with Asparagus Published by Appetite by Random House, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved and Spinach Pesto on page 78 of the book SIMPLY Italian IN HER LATEST COOKBOOK, A POT, A PAN, AND A BOWL, LIDIA BASTIANICH BRINGS THE EASE OF SKILLET COOKING TO HER BEST-LOVED ITALIAN DISHES. Photography ARMANDO RAFAEL A beloved Italian-American celebrity chef, Lidia is an Emmy I think will harmonize when cooked together. Then, I also Award–winning TV host and author of 15 cookbooks. This need to think about timing — the most important element excerpt is from her latest book, published by Random House. of cooking with just one pot, pan or bowl — and when to add each ingredient. How long should the ingredients cook THE RECIPES IN THIS BOOK are some of my together? How will the textures of each contribute to the absolute favourites, streamlined to be as dish at the finish? In many ways, making a one- or two-pot straightforward to cook as possible, using meal is cooking at its basic level, but also at its most diverse. a minimal number of pots and pans, without Some dishes take time — like soups, braising tougher cuts sacrificing any flavour. These are classic Italian dishes of meat or cooking root vegetables — but there are many adapted for fuss-free cooking. For me as a chef, creating quick one-pot dishes that are just as delicious and that can simple, minimally messy dishes is a creative challenge be prepared much faster. These recipes also tend to be I enjoy. I feel like a composer, composing a symphony; cooking balanced, incorporating vegetables, legumes and meat, this way affords me a wonderful opportunity to think about making the meal healthier. And, of course, it’s convenient — layering flavours. I begin by choosing ingredients that there’s much less to wash up!” 92 H&H APRIL 2022 SEE SHOPPING LIST

RECIPES SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CERIGNOLA OLIVES AND POTATOES SKILLET LASAGNA APPLE CRANBERRY CRUMBLE RECIPES, PG. 100 SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS WITH CERIGNOLA OLIVES AND POTATOES “Chicken thighs are a wonderful cut for one-pot braising; they’re flavourful and juicy, but also very forgiving.” H&H APRIL 2022 93

APPLE CRANBERRY CRUMBLE “Crumbles are not Italian, but I’ve learned to love them because they’re very Italian in spirit: fresh fruit and a simple topping come together to create a homey dessert everyone will love.” SKILLET LASAGNA Produced by Alexandra Whyte (Best Cast-iron Skillets)/Photography courtesy of Crate and Barrel (The Everyday)/Field Company (The Classic)/Williams Sonoma (The Splurge) “This is the dish to make when you’re craving lasagna on a weeknight — it comes together in 45 minutes!” Lidia’s latest book includes more than 100 quick and simple recipes. OUR PICK: BEST CAST-IRON SKILLETS THE EVERYDAY The Lodge 12\" skillet THE CLASSIC The No. 8 THE SPLURGE Le Creuset’s Signature has been a mainstay of cast-iron cooking Cast-iron skillet is designed to Enamelled Cast-iron Deep skillet is handsome, durable and versatile. since the company began in 1896. be lighter and easier to use. In Red. $350. Williams Sonoma. $65. Crate and Barrel. Approx. $183. Field Company. SEE SHOPPING LIST 94 H&H APRIL 2022

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FOOD NEWS ASK A CHEF FINE WINE Steven Wall of Supply & Demand shares the recipe for his Kale Salad with Caper Led by Elizabeth Davies, Vinaigrette, Crotonese Cheese and Bacon. E.D. Wine Co is a wine subscription service Q: I had the best kale salad at Supply & Demand in Ottawa. The texture of offering internationally the kale was unlike anything I’ve ever had. Can you get the recipe for me so sourced bottles, often from small boutique producers. I can make it at home? — SARAH, Ottawa You can order any of her packages as one-offs or A: The secret to this dish is a rather unusual approach to preparing the kale. subscribe to get four bottles each month. The most popular “We read that people were massaging their kale,” says Steven. “Well, we found package is Lover of all Wine, featuring two whites and two reds, that funny and needed to try it ourselves, so we created this salad on a whim. which may include bottles like the 2018 Manoir de la Tête Rouge Bagatelle Cabernet Franc Now it’s one of our most popular dishes!” Gently rubbing the kale from France. Each bottle comes with tasting notes and suggestions for food pairings. The service is breaks down its fibres, which creates a tender base, and the available for delivery in the GTA, but Elizabeth hopes to expand soon. From $75/pkg. E.D. Wine Co. tartness from the vinaigrette complements the rich bacon and Send your salty Crotonese — a Pecorino-style aged semifirm cheese. questions to askachef@ See page 101 for recipe. hhmedia.com COOL TOOL Photography courtesy of Supply & Demand (Steven’s portrait, salad)/E.D. Wine Co (Elizabeth’s portrait, wine)/Williams Sonoma (muddler)/Figure 1 Publishing (book)/Scout Canning (seacuterie platter) Muddle Through Effortlessly mash, crush and grind fruit, herbs or sugar cubes with the Crafthouse by Fortessa Wood muddler. This bar tool has a flat bottom that’s perfect for extracting flavours when creating your favourite cocktails. $38. Williams Sonoma. COOKBOOK OF THE MONTH HOT INGREDIENT Island Eats by Dawn Postnikoff IT’S IN THE CAN and Joanne Sasvari Create your own “seacuterie” platter with Scout’s new Farm-to-table dining continues sustainably sourced Smoked four pack. It features to be popular but, on Vancouver Island, it’s a way of life. This book tins of wild pink salmon from Alaska and wild albacore is a tribute to the island’s food and tuna from the Pacific Northwest, cured and then culture, and features more than packed in olive oil. $36/4 tins. Scout Canning. 80 signature dishes from local chefs and mixologists. Don’t miss the SEE SHOPPING LIST Steamed Vancouver Island Clams or Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies. Figure 1 Publishing, 2021, $39. WEB EXCLUSIVE! For recipes from this book, visit houseandhome.com/april2022 96 H&H APRIL 2022



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