House & Home - June 2015

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INTERVIEW H&H: How does your inspiration show up HIT THE BOOKS in your work? SF: I’m also inspired by textiles and prints, Scott Formby’s design inspiration for so I spend a lot of time at textile studios, Indigo’s summer collection came, combing through their archives. There’s so in part, from these beautiful books. much to be mined from the past — but not to reference it or copy it. Instead, I’ll think, ROCK THE SHACK edited by S. Ehmann “Wow, this is what colour can do.” Or I’ll and S. Borges (Gestalten, 2013) look at the way people treated a certain weave, and it’ll make me think, “What if...?” “These cottages have a similar feeling to my summer house, which is a linear structure Scott’s laid-back living H&H: What’s your design process like? room in the Hamptons. SF: The starting point for our summer in a very organic environment. I love that collection was daydreaming. I thought about juxtaposition — and it speaks to our approach H&H: What are your design influences? my favourite part of summer: a Saturday SF: I’m really inspired by art, especially afternoon where you have an hour or two of balancing softness with modern lines.” painters. I’m always at galleries; I’m always with nothing to do. So we started playing looking at art books. I especially love a lot with the phrase, “Let us lay in the sun and PETER DOIG by Ulf Küster and Richard of the abstract expressionist painters, count every beautiful thing we can see.” And Shiff (Hatje Cantz, 2014) “Peter Doig’s canoe like Robert Motherwell and Helen from there, the collection just started to fall Frankenthaler — she’s one of my favourites. into place. I think people will pick up on the paintings really inspired the colours and I have one of her paintings in my dining feeling we were going for. But we’re also mood of our summer collection. He’s drawing room in Amagansett (page 48). Art is an giving them a great cup or glass or amazing way to connect with people, and something they can use for entertaining, so on his childhood in Canada, and looking at it’s also, for me, a jumping-off point for everything works on a functional level, too. them reminds me of drifting on a still lake.” designing in terms of colour and form. H&H: What advice would you give H&H: What was your last art purchase? someone looking for inspiration? SF: It was a picture of Marilyn Monroe by SF: I think travel is always inspiring. Bert Stern from The Last Sitting — it’s the Heather [Reisman] and I went to London nude where she’s holding up the scarf in recently, and at the end of the trip, we ran front of her. But I don’t buy that much art, to the Tate Modern and spent our last unfortunately. I’m not a big collector, 2½ hours there. Whenever I travel, I’ll try because the things I love are out of my to get to a museum or a gallery. I also get price range! Instead, I just look at art all to visit our factories in Thailand and India. the time. I don’t have to own something India’s just off-the-charts amazing for to appreciate it, you know? inspiration — the colour and flowers and architecture. OUR PICKS FROM INDIGO’S SUMMER COLLECTION. Wood Throw tray, $30. pillow, $54. Tote bag, Bud vases, from Divided ONE HUNDRED FLOWERS by Harold Photography by Anastassios Mentis (living room) $49. $17 to $24 each. server, $12. Feinstein (Bulfinch, 2000) 50 H&H JUNE 2015 Throw, $59. “Every season we have a signature floral. For summer, we have a pillow that’s printed All products, Indigo. with something like flowers floating across the sky. It’s not literally a flower on a cloud, but the right colours and the right imagery create a dreamy feeling.” SEE SHOPPING LIST



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GARDENS BEFORE FAR LEFT: Although on the small side, the backyard is broken down into distinct “rooms” that are extremely easy to reconfigure depending on the occasion. “We fit 90 people back here for our wedding,” says homeowner Arren Williams. Deck and fence construction, Black General Contracting. Sunny yellow Perhaps the only remarkable thing accents are found about Arren Williams and David throughout the yard Pimentel’s East End Toronto backyard was how completely unremarkable it was: a neglected patch of chest-high weeds that concealed a rusted-out play set and obscured a brick pathway that led to the back of the yard. Since neither of them is an avid gardener, they went for something as close to maintenance-free as possible when reworking the space and kept entertaining top of mind. First, they had a large two-level deck constructed in untreated cedar to accommodate both casual dinners for two and more elaborate gatherings. “For the gardens, we wanted something really easy — no weeding, no trimming,” says Arren. Enter landscape designer Joel Loblaw, who helped devise a minimal-upkeep-required garden limited to a few select plantings. Homeowners Arren Williams (left) and David Pimentel. CARE FREE SEE SHOPPING LIST Arren Williams’ Toronto backyard has all the luxury of an outdoor space, but none of the work. Text by KENDRA JACKSON | Photography by ANGUS FERGUSSON 54 H&H JUNE 2015

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GARDENS 2 1. Landscape designer Joel Loblaw planted grasses 3 and trees that don’t die off in the winter months so 4 the garden can be enjoyed year-round. Tufts of switchgrass need little attention in the summer and bring soft colour and movement to the garden. In the winter, they turn a pale brown, contrasting with white snow. Honey locust trees provide a bit of shade and have an architectural look when bare in the colder months. Landscaping design, Joel Loblaw. 2. Loblaw installed an open post-and-beam arbour in the back lounge area to “promote the idea of rooms in the garden,” he says. The airy architectural feature has a sculptural presence in the low-key yard. This sunken area is floored in pale grey brick. 1 3. The 16' x 21' middle platform is the perfect setting for large summer dinner parties. The open space promotes mingling and keeps sight lines uncluttered so the entire yard can be admired at once. The lightweight Solair and Acapulco chairs here are moved about the yard as needed. Black Acapulco chair by Innit Designs, Hudson’s Bay. 4. Directly outside the home’s dining room, the upper deck houses the barbecue (not shown) and is a cosy spot for the couple to relax, with the 4'-high cedar walls offering a sense of seclusion. “I love to look down from here and marvel at how much the garden has changed,” says Arren. The staircase (below) leads from the top to middle level. Its slatted rails are a seamless extension of the upper deck’s wall, and these are echoed by walls flanking the path to the back lounge. A 5’-high storage space under the upper deck houses garden furniture and tools 5 6 SEE SHOPPING LIST 56 H&H JUNE 2015 5. Two freestanding cedar- plank “walls” lead to the lounge area, further delineating the two lower zones of the yard and creating a destination. 6. An oversized umbrella provides shade during outdoor meals. “We love having early-morning breakfast here, taking a breath before the day gets crazy,” says Arren. Table, chairs by Distinctly Home Outdoor, dinnerware by Dansk, glassware by Duralex, Hudson’s Bay. web Browse a gallery of Arren’s homes, including this one, at houseandhome.com/june2015

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GARDENS 7 LASTING EFFECTS Low-maintenance plants that look good all year-round. “I MARVEL AT HOW MUCH THE GARDEN HAS CHANGED” — Arren Williams, homeowner YEW “HEDGE” These maintenance-free evergreen shrubs border the lounge area, adding colour even in winter. They only need to be trimmed annually to keep their form. 8 SWITCHGRASS The visual benefit of ornamental grasses can be enjoyed throughout the winter if they’re left uncut. Come spring, trim them down to allow for regrowth. 9 7. Horizontally oriented planks on the perimeter fence add visual interest and MIXED PERENNIALS Limiting perennials a mod look. After a bit of convincing, David to pots and urns brings freshness and variety agreed to have it painted black. “It looked like a wooden fortress before, on an easy-to-manage scale. They can be but the black helps it recede,” says Arren. changed each spring or with the seasons. 8. Benches made by a friend act as a 58 H&H JUNE 2015 bridge between the arbour and the fence — their shape echoes the structure and they were painted the same black as the fence. Sunny yellow ceramic stools work as side tables or seating. Throw pillows by Marimekko, Hudson’s Bay. 9. Solar-powered LED orbs absorb sunlight all day and cast a soft glow during the night. “They create a magical atmosphere,” says Arren. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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EDITOR DIY Use pots Compiled by Kristen Koch/Photography by Angus Fergusson (room)/Alex Lukey (portrait) with drainage LAUREN PETROFF holes so water Assistant Design Editor trickles down WONDER to lower WALL plants project: Turn to page 120 for Liven up an outdoor space with a sleek step-by-step hanging herb garden. directions. A vertical garden is a great way to add life SEE SHOPPING LIST to a bland patio or small balcony. But while they’re lush and beautiful, they can be a big investment, so I created a hanging planter that’s inexpensive and fairly easy to make. For the plants, I chose a mix of herbs and vines. Herbs can be snipped to add fresh flavour to summer cooking, and the vines will trail down and make the planter appear more and more full as the season goes on. Grey pots, brackets, dowel, The Home Depot; floor tile, Olympia Tile; bench, yellow basket, Pimlico Design Gallery. 64 H&H JUNE 2015

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MAKEOVER RESCUE BEFORE THE PLAN BRIGHTEN WITH MISSION WHITE Cabinets & counter Garage Coating the walls and rebuilt Meg Crossley turns her dreary Work table storage ceiling in three coats of pure garage into a multipurpose white worked wonders to space that’s as good-looking Potting transform the dark, as it is hardworking. table utilitarian garage into a bright space that’s a Text by KENDRA JACKSON | Photography by VALERIE WILCOX Hanging pleasure to spend time in. ladders Meg also replaced the old As a parking spot, it functioned just fine. But when rotting roof Paint unflattering fluorescent light beams meant money had to be spent to salvage the structure, H&H border with an oversized pendant interiors director Meg Crossley saw an opportunity to reinvent her and two DIY clamp-on task downtown Toronto garage. Her wishlist included a crafting space, Burlap bags lights. A fire-engine red DIY studio and potting shed — and she wanted to enjoy being in school chair is a brilliant pop here while she worked. Also top of mind was her online store, Pull-down of colour and plays up the Found, which she co-owns with fellow H&Her Morgan Michener, ladder red door to the backyard. where they sell a multitude of vintage finds. Incorporating storage Vintage-style cup pulls and for stock, display for open-house sales and a pretty space for Sliding metal label holders feel in photographing the merchandise were all key considerations. door sync with the age of the main house, built in 1885, Garage door and a woven bamboo blind adds organic texture. Oak countertop, pendant light, hardware, Ikea; wooden bowls, milk glass vessels, Found; wall colour, Polar Bear (1875), Behr. 66 H&H JUNE 2015 web Tour this garage on H&H Online TV on SEE SOURCE GUIDE May 15 at houseandhome.com/june2015

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MAKEOVER KEEP IT AUTHENTIC REPURPOSE Era-appropriate details help give STANDARD ITEMS the turn-of-the-century garage Meg needed to keep some items close at character and charm. hand, so she added metal étagères from Cup-style cabinet pulls and vintage metal label holders lend the new, clean-lined cabinets an Ikea but swapped old world look. Pull, Ikea; label holder, Etsy. out their glass A piece of subfloor Meg hung onto after her shelves for more basement reno has become a hanging rack for durable and less fragile plywood garden tools. Inspired by iron nails from the ones. A large antique 1800s, new square-cut ones feel right in this trestle table works turn-of-the-century garage. Nails, Lee Valley. as a generous Meg added black-painted sewing machine light crafting-potting- clamps to modern-day task lights, giving them wrapping station, lit softly from above by a vintage vibe. Lamp, Ikea; clamp, eBay. SEE SOURCE GUIDE a large-scale pendant light. The matte black shade has graphic impact and picks up on the shelving and the cabinet hardware. BEFORE MAKE IT PRETTY A new barn-style door was painted crisp white and adorned with contrasting black iron hardware. Hidden behind are the garbage, recycling and compost bins. A space-saving pull-down ladder accesses the new loft storage and tucks away when the car comes in. Vintage wooden chandelier boxes make for handsome storage bins along the upper shelf, and a ceramic crock fashionably holds salt for winter walkways. Barn door, hardware, sliding track, Loft Doors; bench, pillows, Found. 68 H&H JUNE 2015

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MAKEOVER DON’T SACRIFICE SPACE With parking at a premium in the city, Meg wasn’t going to give up the main function of her garage. Burlap sandbags are a more stylish alternative to a tennis ball hanging from a string to let her know when she’s pulled in far enough. In addition, a two-part epoxy green paint delineates the “parking spot” from the rest of the garage. The front third of the floor was painted in a single epoxy blue for subtle contrast. Floor colours, Peaceful Glade (PFC- 43, green) and Barrier Reef (PFC-46), Behr; burlap sacks, Found. Sand-filled burlap bags GO VERTICAL keep the car safely Knobs added to the walls let Meg hang out-of-season yard out of the work area furniture in a tidy manner. A second étagère holds even more stock for her online store, Found. Knobs, Ikea. Garage Makeover: MEG’S TIPS FOR TRANSFORMING BUDGET A TIRED GARAGE New roof beams......................... $2,500 FOCUS THE BUDGET To keep costs down, Cabinet/counter installation...... $1,000 Meg opted to insulate only the back wall of the Countertop .................................... $160 garage, where she would be spending most of Floor paint...................................... $310 her time working. She put up sturdy board- Wall paint (25 cans).................... $2,500 and-batten panelling instead of drywall to Cabinet paint ............................... $100 match the character of the Victorian-era Barn door and hardware ............ $1,200 building. After pricing out “rather Ladder ........................................... $159 unattractive” garage systems, she chose Ikea Square-cut nails............................... $15 kitchen cabinets for a polished look. Vintage light clamps (2) ................... $10 Matte black paint ............................... $6 MAX OUT ON STORAGE Since the roof USE FLEXIBLE FURNITURE Photography by Alex Lukey (portrait) Metal label holders (30) ................... $10 beams had to be replaced, Meg decided to An antique drafting table gives Meg a surface for repotting and Burlap sandbags (4) ......................... $32 also add attic storage by devoting 220 square other planting chores, and then folds down to tuck away neatly. Sand................................................. $10 feet in the ceiling for a loft. It frees up floor Handles (18)..................................... $72 space and keeps clutter at bay. She also added Knobs (16)........................................ $28 a custom barn-style sliding door to one wall — Shelving unit................................... $90 it does double duty concealing unsightly Shelf (4)............................................ $36 garbage and recycling bins and as a clutter- Brackets (8)...................................... $20 free backdrop for Found photo shoots. A shelf Pendant lamp.................................. $90 above the doorframe holds bins full of vintage Desk lamps (2) ................................ $60 finds and overstock. Along the back wall, the Ikea cabinet organizes everything from large TOTAL ....................................... $8,408 woodworking tools to gardening supplies. 70 H&H JUNE 2015 SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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DESIGN INSIDER KNOW BETTER, No1 BUY SMARTER ART WITH HEART Impatience is the mortal enemy of good design. Most of the great art I own has been purchased in installments. I can do without that dinner out in favour of something extraordinary for my collection, and you can, too. It’s worth the wait. I’m standing in Christie NO2 Photography by Angus Fergusson (portrait, flatware)/courtesy of Nazmiyal Antique Rug Collection (No 2 rug) Smythe (my sister) and MAGIC CARPET Christian Mathieu’s At the intersection of least living room next to a popular and most stylish, strong and handsome you’ll find Bessarabian rugs. piece by David Craven They’re the kilim’s lesser- known, slightly feminine (right). I’m hoping cousin — and a go-to for its qualities are designers in the know. These rubbing off! can be tricky to find, but you can get a good price if you Valuable doesn’t have to mean spot one. Rug, Nazmiyal expensive, says Tommy Smythe. Antique Rug Collection. These patterns feel As we enter garage sale and flea-market season (the other most NO3 a lot like the trendy new wonderful time of the year) and start replacing what was purged in spring digitally printed fabrics cleaning with what’s new this season, I think it’s worth examining what FABULOUS FLATWARE we really need for how we live now. These days, our lives at home are more Get out the good stuff every SEE SHOPPING LIST introverted. Candlelit suppers for 12 are rare, which means dishes and flatware for that many are as useful as a chocolate teapot. And quick fixes day. If you haven’t got any, and disposable furniture have given way to soulful and thoughtful don’t feel you need to get it investments. Having better things and fewer of them feels modern. For me, the best homes have a mixture of cleverly edited new pieces and all at once. Make a hobby carefully curated old finds. For the modern homebody, this blend results out of collecting a vintage- in a finely feathered nest. Here are eight of my favourite ways to add the “fine” to your finishes, the “strut” to your stuff and be inspired to love classic set, complete living in — and sharing — your polished pad. with fanciful serving accessories. Bread fork, 72 H&H JUNE 2015 salad servers, utensils, Cynthia Findlay Antiques.

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DESIGN INSIDER NO4 NO5 PINING FOR PINE VETTING YOUR VASES After a late ’80s to early ’90s period Every designer knows that of oversaturation, I think we’re finally whatever stem you pluck or ready to re-embrace pine in mainstream purchase has a corresponding decor. Here, Chippendale-style chairs vase shape. Branches need and abstract art are anchored by my the support of a long and thin sister’s rustic dining table. The best vessel, tulips look great in a part: pine isn’t in fashion (yet!), so really curvy goblet, and roses shine great pieces can be found for incredible in a round bowl (like on my prices. Artwork by Maja Lisa Engelhardt. sister’s table, far left). Keep one of each on hand! Vases, HomeSense. NO6 PILLOW TALK Though I’m known for flea-market foraging, not everything at home should be old. Especially sheets! You need at least two sets per bed, and they should be replaced every year if the bed is used nightly. Buy the best you can afford and indulge in a little fun, or a trend or two. We all need our beauty sleep, after all! Linens by GlucksteinHome, Hudson’s Bay. No7 WINESNOB NO8 SWING BOTH WAYS Photography by Angus Fergusson (dining area, vases, glasses)/courtesy of The Estate of David Hicks A good wineglass just A timeless design will find a home in any (living room interior) feels better. Whether room. This classic swing-arm reading Wineglass by Waterford, you’re a traditionalist light is a picture-perfect example. It’s right at home with glass by Rosenthal, antiques and modern furniture, and it’s as practical as it is handsome. Tent floor lamp (left), Hinson Lighting. William Ashley China. who hunts for antique Don’t take my word for it — this piece cut crystal or a modern was a favourite in legendary British sophisticate who favours designer David Hicks’ rooms SEE SHOPPING LIST a stemless Italian glass, a quality vessel will put the “posh” in your pinot. 74 H&H JUNE 2015 web Browse a gallery of Tommy’s homes at houseandhome.com/june2015

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VIEW Vibrant Embroidered Suzani Photography by Angus Fergusson (panelled walls)/Fritz von der Schulenburg, The Interior Archive (walled patio)/ Personality pillow, Pier 1 Imports. Room design by Arriz+Co and Suzanne Dimma (panelled walls) LYNDA REEVES SAYS Suzanne Dimma added panelled doors 2015 IS THE YEAR TO to a walk-in closet during her principal REDISCOVER THE JOYS OF bedroom reno (H&H February 2015). PATTERN AND COLOUR. Crate & This spring, instead of trying to do everything on your wish list — and Barrel’s then feeling frustrated by the weight of it all — try this: Be realistic. Kruger chair Limit your decorating to-do list to three priorities: one large, one brings safari- smaller and one quick fix that will give you that instant hit of summer inspired lines we all crave. and a fun pop of bright blue For me, the fastest and most effective quick fix is always about to a patio. adding pops of colour: new throw pillows on the sofa, table linens, bed Look for a large sheets and throws, vases, trays, and of course, flowers. This year, I’ll be umbrella to make an adding soft greens and blues, corals, mustard yellow and some hits of outdoor dining area intense turquoise and celadon. For starters, I’ve bought new everyday more inviting — and to napkins that are linen, but lighter and softer than the heavy linen ones save on cleanup time. I use for dressy dinners. They’re washed Belgian linen in a gorgeous deep coral and have that wrinkly, casual look I’m after. The best The Linework vases from West Everyday Colourful Belgian Flax options in throw pillows on the shelves right now are suzani-inspired Elm give a quick hit of summery Linen napkins, Pottery Barn. patterns, blue and white batiks and great geometric prints. There are yellow and hand-carved texture lots to choose from to bring a basic beige sofa to life. on dinner or console tables. Larger plans could include the addition of surface-applied mouldings SEE SHOPPING LIST throughout your house or just in places where the walls are boringly … plain. This is a fun project that only requires a good carpenter and painter, as well as a keen eye to specify the style and size of mouldings, and the best placement for them. The idea is to give your walls some “bones” for definition. Once these are installed, paint the walls, including all the mouldings, in one neutral colour like white, off-white, cream, taupe or black. I suggest you avoid using any shade that’s not a neutral. Finally, rehang your art where it looks best, ignoring the mouldings. You’ve probably seen photos of rooms from English and French houses with extensive panelled walls, and noticed how paintings are often hung over top of panelling, crossing over between one panel and the next. That’s the idea. The effect will be much more interesting than plain drywall. Now is the time to think about your outdoor living space, if you haven’t already. My best advice is to create a space for dining and lounging that’s self-contained and sheltered from rain, wind, falling leaves and bird droppings. If you constantly have to bring your cushions indoors, wipe down your tabletops and worry about leaves and debris, you won’t use your outdoor space nearly as often. The best outdoor dining areas are found under a huge umbrella, on a covered porch or under a retractable awning. Or consider a freestanding canvas gazebo that can be set up on a terrace or right on the lawn and will provide shelter all summer long. Hang strings of garden lanterns inside the tent or a few downlights that can be dimmed when needed. CONTINUED 76 H&H JUNE 2015

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our BESTadvice PAGE 82 PAGE 88 PAGE 94 “Chunky antique “Sometimes a “I love placing pieces allowed fireplace is so art where it’s not me to take this striking, it doesn’t more modern suit built-ins. typical — at a house and make These consoles feel surprising height or lighter and more slightly off balance” it feel warm unexpected” and inviting” — Ashley Bot ten — Cameron MacNeil — Jill Kantelberg JUNE 2015

HOUSE & HOME OF THE MONTH BaAfinLeANCE DESIGNER AND SHOP OWNER JILL KANTELBERG PUTS HER MIDAS TOUCH ON A DATED TORONTO SPLIT LEVEL. Text by ELLEN HIMELFARB | Photography by ALEX LUKEY A skylight high above the stairs in designer Jill Kantelberg’s house lets natural light pour down through the open space. The living room beyond sets the tone for her unique aesthetic: creamy walls and seating and mellow stone floors set off by one-of-a-kind art and collectibles like a 17th-century deer sculpture and Sputnik chandelier. 82 H&H JUNE 2015

The 1940s triptych (a linen block print mounted on wood stretchers) offsets all the cream-coloured upholstery in the living room. Jill tried several coffee tables before settling on these two by Mr. Brown. The smoked-white oak lamp echoes the oak stairs. Hide rug, Elte; seating, lamp, tables, Castlestone flooring, Kantelberg + Co. Designer Jill Kantelberg in her work lounge. Desk, Kantelberg + Co. Consider shallower built-ins. They’re often built 20\" deep, but Jill’s recede just 12\" to 14\", which she says is all she needs to highlight artefacts and books and still maximize floor space I N TORONTO, when you’re in the challenged herself to take on an ugly it was built. The stairs were covered in market for an antique piece that duckling — in this case, a 2,600-square- lime-green shag. There was crown stands apart for its bold, sculptural foot, 1970s split-level house not far from moulding everywhere, which was lines, its evocative patina or its utter downtown that she bought in 2013. anachronistic to the house’s style — it was uniqueness, Kantelberg + Co. is one Amazingly, her work stands up despite the overly dramatic. What appealed to me was of the first places you’ll stop. From strong 1970s architectural pedigree. In fact, the gracious, wide-open living room. And centuries-old architectural fragments to she’s made the dowdy look downright chic the staircase was terrific with its openness. vintage-modern treasures, Jill Kantelberg and sophisticated — a serene retreat for the fills her shop — launched in 1999 in talented designer. Here, Ellen Himelfarb H&H: Were the split levels and open Yorkville and moved in 2010 to roomier talks to Jill about how she turned the sow’s staircase challenging to decorate around? quarters in the burgeoning Castlefield ear into a silk purse. JK: Because of the home’s multilevel design district — with the best of the best. design, I couldn’t expand certain rooms. She travels the high streets and backroads HOUSE & HOME: In the past, you’ve I had to sacrifice space in the principal of England, France, the Netherlands and always had great old houses. Is this ensuite, for example, which is why the Belgium, ferreting out the most striking and one an update of your more rustic, bedroom closet became the room divider. the most unusual. She’s a curator of good established style? I had to cheat and take advantage of every taste for homes. House & Home readers were JILL KANTELBERG: Yes. I’d been looking square foot. But I was happy to do it, first enchanted by her romantic stone for a new place in the city for a long time. because the staircase gives a feeling of weekend home on the Niagara Escarpment I needed a change from the traditional greater spaciousness. When you enter the (November 2003) and later by her unique narrow Victorian homes I’d always had. house, you immediately get a sense there design vision for Bonnie Brooks’s Belgian This house was built in 1973. It has a are lots of other levels to explore. And the country-style Toronto home (August 2013). modernist feel to it, and I wanted to light cascades down through it from the honour that architectural tradition. skylight at the top of the stairwell. It’s Jill’s new home shows another side of this The house hadn’t been updated since tremendously uplifting. adept designer’s oeuvre. It’s almost as if she SEE SOURCE GUIDE H&H JUNE 2015 83

A vignette on the kitchen’s age-old French butcher- block plays shiny teaspoons off rustic tarnished pieces. Make drapes blend into the room by matching them to the wall colour. For interest in the large living room, Jill used ombré drapes, which work with the walls and the floor 84 H&H JUNE 2015 ABOVE: To keep the attention on the Patricia Urquiola tile in the kitchen, Jill installed a barely there induction cooktop and downdraft fan. The colour of the superthin Corian countertop ties almost perfectly with the cabinets so they read as one piece. An 18th-century French butcher’s table brings in a hit of country. Tile by Patricia Urquiola, Stone Tile; Scavolini cabinets, Dekla; flooring, Kantelberg + Co.; tray, Ribbehege & Azevedo. TOP LEFT: Before moving in, Jill ripped out green shag on the stairs, painted the spindles white and wrapped the treads in white oak. A mid-century modern oil painting by Olivier Deloitte hung in the lower landing adds gravitas. Oak staircase, Karol’s Hardwood Flooring; wall colour (throughout), Chantilly Lace (OC-65), Benjamin Moore. LEFT: For a dramatic focus in the living room, Jill framed the fireplace in a cold-rolled steel surround and hid storage behind a wall of charcoal-stained white-oak panelling. Cutouts below store logs, which add natural texture and colour. She sprays them with eau de sapin to remind herself of the countryside. The 1968 Bouloum chaise by Olivier Mourgue is a favourite perch. Ombré drape fabric, Télio; rug, table, Kantelberg + Co.

H&H: What was your starting point able to make them work in such a every environment because it’s got a for the design? modern setting? modern feel. It reflects my love of the JK: It was the wood-burning fireplace JK: The openness here gave me forest. It’s something I’ll probably in the living room. With a lot of enough white space that those pieces always have — any rugged elements remediation — a new liner, new can “float” naturally. There was a lot that remind me of the countryside are interior tiles and a rebuilt exterior of wood, and I didn’t want it to feel really important to me. chimney — I was able to maintain it, stodgy, so I freshened up the look by and it became the focal point. In such keeping everything else spare. At the H&H: What’s the one piece you a big, open room, I wanted it to be same time, I didn’t want to end up cherish most? integral. So I didn’t create clutter with with something bleak, which can JK: The Bouloum chaise by Olivier a mantel or TV above it, or build it out happen when you take a minimalist Mourgue. It’s a unique piece that with inset nooks on either side. It’s direction. Those chunky, antique makes me laugh every time I look at such a privilege to have a fire in a city pieces allowed me to take this more it. I was fortunate to find one with its home, and I didn’t want to make it modern house and make it feel warm original pink upholstery, a colour I’d about a TV and books. and inviting and give a sense of normally hate, but it’s a great individuality, mixing in historical counterpoint to the rustic palette. It’s H&H: You carried over a few pieces weight and significance. The triptych one of my all-time favourites. For from your old home. How were you behind the sofa actually blends into Jill’s take on stone floors, see page 132. In the dining room, a huge ebonized schrank is offset by a white lacquered table. Circa-1940 Florentine candlesticks have the same scale. An 18th-century wall appliqué (left) with peeling paint likely held a candle in a church and now holds a 17th-century religious relic. Table, schrank, candlesticks, Kantelberg + Co.; napkins, cutting board, Elte. SEE SOURCE GUIDE H&H JUNE 2015 85

LEFT: The wardrobes (left) double as a divider between the principal bedroom and bath. Jill says she took her cue from European hotel rooms where the ensuites aren’t so segregated. She bought the striking painting by Hilde Stynen in Antwerp. Rug, Ikea; lacquered cabinetry, Kantelberg + Co.; towels, Elte; toiletries (on vanity), Ginger’s. In a smaller bathroom, opt for one oversized sink, as opposed to two sinks, to free up space on the counter without sacrificing function 86 H&H JUNE 2015 ABOVE: Carrying over the oak flooring from the bedroom (seen in mirror) creates a fluid transition into the ensuite. Jill had hoped to install a smoked-glass shower, but it would have made the windowless room feel too dark. The double-sided handles on the shower door and adjacent water closet also function as towel bars. An antique oak pier mirror and 1950s hide-covered stool add extra warmth. Floor tile by Patricia Urquiola for Mutina, Stone Tile; stool, Kantelberg + Co.; towels, Elte. web Tour this home on H&H Online TV on May SEE SOURCE GUIDE 18 at houseandhome.com/june2015

Use a huge, moody work of art, like this Jan van Eyck reproduction, to add a sense of depth and make a bedroom feel more enveloping The space-saving Flou bed (its under-mattress storage helps maintain the room’s serene look) picks up on the colour of the large Jan van Eyck reproduction. A modern side table by Zanotta pleasingly frames a raw hemp stool, and a facetted, bronzed-glass pendant light has a jewel-like effect. Linens, Au Lit Fine Linens; stool, light, Kantelberg + Co.; Zanotta table, Kiosk. H&H JUNE 2015 87

DECORATING OPPOSITE: In the main-floor living room of Melissa and Mark Redmond’s cottage, a vaulted ceiling and white panelled walls create an airy, light-filled space that’s anchored by a massive Muskoka stone fireplace. “Sometimes a fireplace is so striking, it doesn’t suit built-ins,” says designer Cameron MacNeil. “Consoles feel lighter and more unexpected.” Builder, Mark Cooper; masonry, Steenhof Stoneworks; floors, Antique Doors, Trim & Flooring; fireplace, Rumford Fireplaces; blanket, Hudson’s Bay; chessboard, wooden box, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; pillows (on sofa), Elte; crochet pillows, Kantelberg + Co. FAR awanday 88 H&H JUNE 2015

HOW DO YOU GIVE A NEWLY BUILT MUSKOKA COTTAGE CLASSIC CHARM? WITH A FRESH PALETTE, TRAD DETAILS AND A FEW MOD TOUCHES. Text by STACY LEE KONG | Photography by ANGUS FERGUSSON SEE SOURCE GUIDE H&H JUNE 2015 89

F OR THE REDMOND FAMILY, summer A gabled roof and white trim add dimension means packing up the car and leaving to the cottage’s inky exterior. Though it looks Toronto in favour of Muskoka, Ont., where like a one-storey building, it actually has a they can enjoy long days of sunshine, walkout basement on the lake side of the lounging on the dock and taking the boat house. Landscaping, Muskoka Landscapers; out for a spin on the lake. As soon as school lets out, exterior colour, Deep Space (2125-20), Benjamin Moore. Melissa and the kids, Kyle, 19, and Cameron, 15, and In the entry, their golden retriever, Billy, head north to their 5,000- a dresser from the family’s square-foot cottage, with husband Mark joining them previous cottage is a charming on weekends. alternative to built-ins. The Located partway between the quaint villages of rope-hung mirror is a subtle nautical Port Carling and Bala, the trad-meets-contemporary touch. Mirror, Elte; boxes, bungalow has a walkout basement, offering plenty Cynthia Findlay Antiques. of space for guests (Billy’s brother, Archie, and his owner, Melissa’s best friend, are some of the most frequent visitors) and plenty of classic Muskoka charm. Think standout millwork, rustic elements like huge stone fireplaces and reclaimed hemlock floors, and a light and bright palette that’s accented by deep, calming blues. Though it feels like a storied family heirloom, the cottage was actually built in under a year from an existing design plan. “We had a cottage on the same lake for years, and it was great when the kids were little,” says Melissa. “But we started thinking we’d like to be on deeper water and a bit closer to the golf club in Port Carling for my husband.” After four summers of casual looking, they came across a rare empty lot in prime cottage country and jumped at the chance to buy it. Melissa quickly brought in designer and House & Home alum Cameron MacNeil, who had worked on the family’s Toronto home, to help tweak the architect’s plans and come up with a concept for the interiors. While MacNeil’s design ideas were influenced by Cape Cod-style beach houses, he didn’t want to go too trad. Instead, he took a page from New York designer Robert Stilin’s book and combined classic white panelled walls, slipcovered furniture and wood floors with modern silhouettes and vintage finds for a look Designer that’s younger and more Cameron fresh. “Melissa and Mark MacNeil. have two teenagers and a pretty casual lifestyle,” he says. “I wanted them to have a space that’s a bit more current.” The end result is a cosy, welcoming home that balances classic cottage style with a few contemporary touches, creating the perfect summertime retreat for family and friends. 90 H&H JUNE 2015

Coffer ceilings for a Cape Cod-inspired look that adds charm and character to a lower level SEE SOURCE GUIDE Board-and-batten panelling brings a coastal vibe to the lower level and, since it’s different from the upstairs wall treatment, gives the feeling of a cottage built over time. This is the boys’ domain, so it’s purposely filled with hard-wearing but cosy touches. Sunbrella fabric covers the supersized sectional, while a durable strié wool rug adds softness underfoot. A pair of coffee tables provides teen- friendly flexibility: they easily move out of the way for playing video games or hosting crowds for movie nights. Coffee tables, Peaks & Rafters; rug, RH Baby & Child; blue and white pillow, driftwood objet, Kantelberg + Co.; velvet and white pillows, Elte; photograph, Randy Craig. H&H JUNE 2015 91

In the Muskoka room, the cottage’s third stone fireplace In the boathouse dominates the space, while dark walls and a natural stone powder room, floor keep it cosy. An indoor-outdoor rattan sofa and a rubber-edged chairs with Sunbrella slipcovers offer comfortable spots sink could pass for to relax. Sofa, coffee table, pendant, RH Restoration a vintage find. Wall- Hardware; floors, Banas Stones; blanket, Hudson’s Bay. mounted faucets and an antique stool add to the old-school feel. Sink, Ginger’s; faucet, Mist Bath; mirror, Ikea; towel, Elte. In the boathouse, an Dark siding helps the oversized gooseneck boathouse blend into sconce has an its watery surroundings industrial look, and as well as visually connect striped towels add to the main house. a playful hit of colour. Sconce, RH Restoration Hardware; towels, Kantelberg + Co. 92 H&H JUNE 2015

Use classic decorating Oversized pendant lights draw the eye up moves like face-framed to superhigh ceilings, giving the kitchen cabinets and crisscross an expansive feel, while an old-fashioned detailing to make a new sash window lends historical weight. kitchen look storied Though MacNeil considered marble for the countertops, he decided maintenance- free Caesarstone was a better choice for a cottage; its pale hue enhances the room’s airy look. Cabinetry, Benchmade Furniture Co.; wall colour (throughout), cabinet colour, Chantilly Lace (OC-65), Benjamin Moore; countertops, Marble & Granite Stonecraft; barstools, pendants, Cocoon Furnishings; cutting board, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; wooden trug, Sharon O’Dowd; bowls (on island), SEE SOURCE GUIDE H&H JUNE 2015 93

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MOMENTS Text by IRIS BENAROIA Photography by VIRGINIA MACDONALD STANDOUT PIECES, RICH TEXTURES AND SURPRISING POPS OF COLOUR CREATE A FAMILY HOME THAT’S BOTH FUN AND SOPHISTICATED. SEE SOURCE GUIDE LEFT: Large-scale steel doors open up the living room to the leafy backyard, flooding homeowner Debra Thier’s main floor with natural light. Sheer drapes can be pulled across to softly filter the light or increase privacy. Design, Ashley Botten; architecture, Peter Berton and Pietro Frenguelli, The Ventin Group; doors, Bliss Nor-Am; dining chairs by Gervasoni, Quasi Modo; sofa and Maxalto Agathos chairs by B&B Italia, Kiosk; coffee tables by Sebastian Herkner, Avenue Road; rug, Y&Co; flowers (throughout), Emblem Flowers. H&H JUNE 2015 95

OR SOME, it will be the clever smattering of patterns. staircase, which was simply refinished. To expand the living space, Others will be drawn in by the arresting modern art or a concrete addition was built at the back of the house and full- the judicious hits of bright jewel tones. Whatever the height glass doors were installed that open onto the patio and garden. “One of the main design objectives was to connect the Fspark, this house takes only an instant to capture your interiors to the outdoors as much as possible,” says Frenguelli. attention and all afternoon to explore. It’s impossible “In the summertime, when the children are in the backyard, the not to tour the rooms at a sluggish pace, all the while pestering homeowners can watch them from inside.” their designer with questions: Is the barely there (but so there) light in the kitchen an Ingo Maurer? Does having a screaming- A section of the new concrete wall was left exposed at one end of orange stool mean never having to ask, “Where’s the stool?” the main floor to act as an arresting architectural feature against Around every corner is another fascinating flourish. the home’s serene mix of pale oak floors and pristine white walls. It also carries the load of the second-floor terrace, which can be “I like creating a feeling in a space,” says Toronto designer accessed from both the principal bedroom and the ensuite through Ashley Botten. Botten’s taste runs toward the unpredictable and edgy factory-style doors. “Even in colder months, the light coming the organic. For one, she’s not a proponent of symmetry or precious in is amazing,” says Botten. vignettes. “If the symmetry is too perfect, I want to go in there and shake it up a bit,” she says. Happily, the homeowner, Debra Thier, is The kitchen was set at the front of the house to make the living a good friend and shares her rakish style. “I’m all about the mood. and dining areas at the back roomy, light-filled hangouts for the I like authentic spaces that don’t look perfect; ones built on instinct family. For flexibility, Botten skipped a predictable furniture rather than intellect,” she says. This philosophy guided their layout. With its assorted low tables and chairs, the living room has approach to the 3,500-square-foot house. a relaxed mood and is ever-changing, with furniture freely moved around to accommodate guests and drinks. Today, a duo of comfy Debra and her husband — who share the home with their son, chairs is angled toward the window, as if waiting for a sunset. Next daughter and Australian Labradoodle — bought the four-bedroom week, they might be nudged to the sidelines. “I like the idea of dwelling in midtown Toronto a decade ago. Back then, it had the moving pieces around. If everything is done and not touched, it’s typical problems of an older home in need of an update: poky kind of like life going on without these pieces being part of it,” says rooms, lots of dark wood and not enough natural light. To Botten. “A home should constantly evolve.” modernize the house, the owners enlisted architects Peter Berton and Pietro Frenguelli of The Ventin Group. They stripped the It’s these tiny tweaks that keep the house fresh. Of course, interiors to the studs and started from scratch, save for the it requires another entire afternoon to absorb them all anew. 96 H&H JUNE 2015

A Flexform chaise and copper table by OPPOSITE: An oiled finish makes the hefty Homeowner Debra Thier e15 make a striking pairing and provide oak dining table low-maintenance, while (left) and designer a comfortable place to stretch out in the the large scale of artist Scott McFarland’s Ashley Botten. living room. The walnut shelves were panoramic photo of Georgian Bay gives it purposely built for the homeowners’ art the feel of a window, balancing the view of books, artifacts and collectibles. The TV the backyard. “I love placing art where it’s was assigned to the basement family room not typical — at a surprising height or to give the main floor a sense of calm. maybe off balance,” says Botten. Dining Chaise, Italinteriors; side table, Klaus; rug, table by e15, Klaus; dining chairs by Y&Co; shelves, Ashley Botten Design. Gervasoni, Quasi Modo; floor lamp by Serge Mouille, Hollace Cluny; oval table, Primavera. SEE SOURCE GUIDE Highlight a great piece of furniture. Some of the nicest moments in a room come from setting apart a gorgeous table or chair (or chaise!) to show off its design H&H JUNE 2015 97

A glass partition was installed below the original stair banister in the foyer to let natural light reach down to the home’s lower level, which includes a media room and fourth bedroom. Plus, says Botten, “It was a way to visually change the stairs to work with the new aesthetic in the house.” A large tassel hung from the railing is one of many playful touches in the house. Blue bench, Samare; artwork (above railing) by Shannon Bool; artwork (below railing) by Gerald Ferguson. 98 H&H JUNE 2015