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AUTUMN 2017

THE ANCIENT ART OF HAND-DYED YARN WALLS THAT WOW! WALLCOVERING COMBOS FOR COMMON SPACES

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HOW MUCH PAINT DO I NEED? Follow this formula to estimate the paint requirements of your project. You’re nearly finished painting when you look down into the almost empty can and realize – yikes! You won’t have quite enough paint to finish the job. Estimating the amount of paint you need is as important as choosing your color scheme. Save yourself time and a panic attack by taking the guesswork out of your paint requirements using a calculator similar to the one on this page. It’s as simple as measuring the dimensions of the room being painted to find the surface area.

STEP 4: Add Total Doors plus Total Windows to = Surface Not to Be Painted. STEP 5: Subtract Surface Not to Be Painted from Total Wall Surface = Total Surface To Be Painted.

STEP 1: Measure the Walls Wall 1 Width: ___ ft. X Height: ___ ft. = _____ ft.

STEP 6: Divide Total Surface to Be Painted by

Wall 2 Width: ___ ft. X Height: ___ ft. = _____ ft.

the Spread Rate* = Amount of Paint Needed

Wall 3 Width: ___ ft. X Height: ___ ft. = _____ ft. Wall 4 Width: ___ ft. X Height: ___ ft. = _____ ft. Add together to find Total Wall Surface = _____ ft.

For Each Coat. *SPREAD RATE: The spread rate is the recommended yield you can expect from a can of paint. Typically, a U.S. gallon of paint will

STEP 2: Measure the Doors Door 1 Width: ___ ft. X Height: ___ ft. = _____ ft. Door 2 Width: ___ ft. X Height: ___ ft. = _____ ft.

cover 350-400 square feet. As coverage may vary depending on paint product and thickness of application, check your paint can label to determine the spread rate before purchasing.

Add together to find Total Door Surface = ____ ft. PRO TIP: It’s wise to buy a bit more paint than STEP 3: Measure the Windows

you think you will need for the job. This way, you can ensure you will not run out of paint

Window 1 Width: ___ ft. X Height: ___ ft. = _____ ft.

before the job is done, plus you’ll have leftover

Window 2 Width: ___ ft. X Height: ___ ft. = _____ ft.

paint for touch-ups.

Add together to find Total Window Surface = _____ft.

Don’t run out! Let your independent paint retailer help calculate the right amount for you.

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SPACES: Real-home redesigns with wall-towall ideas you can use.

“ How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days.”

~ John Burroughs

A FRESH TAKE ON FARMHOUSE Scenic beauty offers stress-free living

BLACK MAGIC The art of darkness is realized in this modern build.

PAST PRESENT Classic cottage marries traditional and trendy.

THE MURAL ROUTE Lake Minnetonka mapped out.

ENTERTAINING ELEGANCE A new grand dame with classic Southern soul.

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Bahia Taylor Editor in Chief Co-founder Leigh McKenzie Creative Director Co-founder Barbara Chabai Contributing Writer & Editor

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ORIGINS: Adding subtext to today’s trends. Table of Plenty

CRAFT TABLE: DIY? WE SAY Y-E-S! DECORATED DINING Using wallpaper and tile in creative fashion at the dinner table. DEM BONES Deadly Halloween décor.

HOT SPOT: Creative places and faces with unique POVs. COLORS TO DYE FOR Today's art of hand-dyed yarns.

CHOW: Just thinking about it is making us hungry. SPOON ME Ladle up hearty goodness with these satisfying soups and stews.

EXPLORER: Pack your sense of adventure and let’s go. THE BEST OF THE SEASON Old MacDonald had a farmer's market... e-i-e-i-GO! YORK WALLCOVERINGS An inside look at the stylemakers of the wallpaper world.

TREAT YOUR WINDOWS

A GUIDE TO SELECTING COLOR

GET THIS LOOK

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PARTING SHOT: A final bit of inspiration.

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WE L C O M E

here is something about fall that makes it the coziest of the seasons. It’s the shorter days, the warmth of a long-sleeved sweater and the scent of nutmeg wafting from a mug cradled in our hands that compels us to surround ourselves with comfort as we nest at home. The Danish have a word for it: hygge (pronounced “hoogah”) which is about finding contentment and a sense of well-being by living simply and comfortably. Enjoying the good things in life includes surrounding yourself with things that give you warm fuzzies. The Danes' idea of homespun happiness is catching fire: it has been reported that interest in hygge has increased by 285% on Pinterest. And speaking of catching fire, basking in the warm glow of candlelight is one way to embrace hygge (no big surprise, but flame-obsessed Danes are the biggest consumers of candles in the world), as are fuzzy wool socks, cozy throw blankets, accent rugs and exposed wood. Yet, hygge is not just about things or even the setting they’re placed in – it’s the mindset it gives you. Hygge may originate from the happiest people in the world, but the idea of focusing on what creates a better quality of life is right at home in North America too. That’s one of the reasons this issue of At Home revolves around wall covering and window treatments, as these decorative accents have risen above necessity to create indulgently warm, comfortable spaces. Both add color, texture, harmony and yes, even joyfulness, to a room while maintaining their simplicity and practicality. Whether it’s with wallpaper, drapery or a brand new paint color, we hope you explore new ways to please your senses and bring hygge home this season. Start by surrounding yourself with the things – and most importantly the people – that make you happiest.

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CHANGE OF BLINDS These classic window treatments are wonderfully adjustable Some people may have a “blind spot” when it comes to window treatments, yet horizontal and vertical blinds are a great option. With the tug of a cord, blinds can be adjusted for mood or occasion. They can be kept tightly closed for privacy, tilted open to allow in the desired amount of natural light, or pulled back from the window to provide an unobstructed view. PULL THE CORD ON CHOOSING WINDOW BLINDS Horizontal blinds work great on midsize to smaller windows in homes, offices and cottages. Vertical blinds are ideal for wider windows or sliding glass doors as they can be gathered off to one side rather than at the top of the window. Both types of blinds come in a range of materials, including aluminum, wood, woven woods (which are made of natural grasses, reeds, jute or bamboo and look more like shades) and faux woods; and of course, sheer or opaque fabrics. To choose blinds that will not look dated, pick a neutral that is closest to the color of the trim. This way, if you decide to change the color of the room, the blinds will not need to be replaced.

Consider how you want your blinds to raise and lower: top-down, bottom-up, or a combination of both? You’ll need to think about privacy and light issues before making the decision. Do you need a top treatment? If choosing roller blinds, for example, it is recommended that you install a top treatment that will hide the roll-and-clutch mechanics of the blinds. Blinds can be mounted inside the window casing or outside of it. Inside-mounted treatments provide a clean look that highlights the window trim around the window. They are great for deep sills. But sometimes, the window isn’t deep enough for inside mounting. An outside mount overlaps the trim, creating the appearance of a larger window.

BEYOND WINDOWS French Doors: Any blind you choose for a window can also work on a door. If you’re looking for a consistent look, use the same window treatments on the door in the room. You can add brackets to keep the blinds in place at the bottom of the door when it opens or closes. Sliding Doors: Dress up a sliding patio door with verticals, which can be installed within the frame or over the frame as an outside mount. Bay Windows: Take proper measurements in order to minimize gaps where the products meet. Bay windows can be treated the same as any other window as long as there are places to secure cords along the mullions of each window. Otherwise, cordless options may be necessary.

Your local, independent paint retailer won’t turn a blind eye to any window treatment options. Ask us which designer blinds would be most at home in your rooms.

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PAPERED TO PERFECTION Make a seamless transition from wallflower to wallpower Today’s wallcoverings are not your grandmother’s wallpapers (thankfully). With all due respect to grandma, modern wallcovering design covers every taste from classic to contemporary and applying the latest technology means they are easier to remove and provide greater durability than ever. The marketplace has unlimited wallpaper options for transforming a space with pattern, color and texture. VINYL WALLPAPER Vinyl is very popular because it’s simple to install, easy to remove and washable with the wipe of a cloth. • Solid vinyl wallpaper is made completely of vinyl and is ideal for bathrooms or kitchens where it is exposed to high humidity. It holds up well in high traffic areas. • Vinyl coated wallpaper is made of paper that is coated with a protective layer of acrylic vinyl, so it is washable, resistant to heat, humidity and grease. • Paper backed vinyl is paper backing laminated with a solid sheet of vinyl. It is thicker than many types of wallcoverings for greater durability, and is resistant to stains. It is not recommended in bathrooms or extremely humid spaces. • Fabric backed vinyl is a layer of woven fabric laminated to a sheet of solid vinyl facing. Great for high traffic areas, it is durable, easy to clean and hides surface imperfections well. EMBOSSED WALLPAPER: So many feels! Designs are pressed onto a paper backing to create a raised, textured effect. This makes it helpful in hiding rough, lightly damaged or imperfect walls. Easy to install, remove and maintain. FLOCKED WALLPAPER: Printed on paper backing, it has a velvetlike texture designed to create a “fuzzy” three dimensional effect. Not washable, extra care must be used not to get paste on the front surface while installing. FOIL WALLPAPER: Fabric-backed, fiberglass-backed or paper-backed foil wallpapers have a design printed on top of the metallic finish. Most foils will noticeably enhance wall imperfections, but are durable and washable.

GRASS-CLOTH WALLPAPER: A natural handcrafted wallpaper, they are made by gluing grasses or vines onto a paper backing. Because they are delicate and somewhat tricky to install, some people prefer vinyl grasscloth wallpaper, which is machine-made to look natural, but printed on a durable, washable fabric backing. LINER WALLPAPER: Available in paper-backed or fiberglass, a liner is used prior to installing delicate (silk, bamboo, string) or shiny (foil, mylar) wallpapers to smooth over rough walls and imperfections.

WHEN IT COMES TO WALLPAPER, YOUR LOCAL, INDEPENDENT PAINT RETAILER HAS YOU COVERED! COME IN TO SEE OUR GREAT SELECTION TODAY.

HANG WALLPAPER LIKE A PRO …starting with the right tools for the job! Hanging wallpaper can be done with many tools and supplies you likely have in your toolbox – and any you need to purchase are affordable, easy to use and will come in handy for years to come. If this is the first time you’ve put up wallpaper, you’ll want to take things slowly... including measuring twice and cutting only once. Of all the tools you’ll need to have, none is more important than patience! MEASURING AND SURFACE PREPARATION Before getting started, you’ll likely need to prime the wall and paint it the background color of your wallpaper. Remember, it must cure before you install the wallpaper. Fill any cracks or holes and sand down rough spots to make sure your surface is both smooth and clean. To ensure the wall is properly sealed, choose a wallpaper primer or one that is oil- or alcohol-based. A pencil, tape measure and a level/plumb bob (a lead weight suspended from a string and used as a vertical reference line, or plumbline, that finds what is exactly vertical or “true”) are good tools to have on hand. PRE-PASTED VS. UNPASTED Many wallpapers come pre-pasted, meaning that the adhesive is already applied to the backing. This makes your job easier as you won’t need to use wallpaper paste during application. However, you will need a tray or bucket of water to wet the pre-pasted strips. If your wallpaper is unpasted, you will need to apply paste to the wall, to the paper, or both using a roller or a brush. You may also need to let the paste “cure” for a few minutes before applying. Check both your paper and paste for instructions.

A SMOOTH FINISH To achieve a professional finish, rely on smoothing brushes to get out any air bubbles and wrinkles as well as seam rollers to press the seams where the wallpaper strips meet. Tip: don’t press too hard, which can cause too much adhesive to seep out and weaken the seam. Excess paper can be cut with a trimming tool such as a sharp utility knife and a straight edge as a guide. Use a clean sponge to wipe away extra adhesive. TO HANG PRE-PASTED WALLPAPER, YOU’LL NEED: • Wallpaper primer • Smoother • Seam roller • Plumb bob • Clean roller and handle or Paper hanging tray • Sharp utility knife and straight edge • Bucket of clean water, sponge or clean rags • Drop cloth • Tape measure

TO HANG UNPASTED WALLPAPER, YOU’LL NEED: • Wallpaper primer • Wallpaper paste • S moother • S eam roller • P lumb bob • C lean roller and brush • Tray • S harp utility knife and straight edge • B ucket of clean water, sponge or clean rags • D rop cloth • Tape measure

YOUR LOCAL, INDEPENDENT PAINT RETAILER HAS ALL THE WALLPAPER TOOLS AND SUPPLIES YOU NEED. SHOP OUR IN-STORE SELECTION AND GET A FEW HELPFUL HINTS WHILE YOU’RE HERE!

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MADE IN THE SHADE They may look similar, but honeycomb and pleated shades are quite different

To the untrained eye, pleated shades and honeycomb shades (also known as cellular or cell shades) are practically the same thing. They’re made from similar materials that bring softness and texture to a window, serve the same purpose and operate in much the same way. Both are available in translucent, light-filtering or opaque, room-darkening fabrics to control light. So, what’s the big difference?

HONEYCOMB (CELL) SHADES

Take a peek at these shades from the side and you’ll discover a unique “cellular” design that resembles how a honeycomb is built. The cells effectively trap air, creating better insulation and protection from noise, light and heat loss/gain. For this reason, honeycomb shades are recommended for homeowners wanting their window coverings to provide energy savings.

HONEYCOMB PROS AND CONS Pro: Provides better insulation than most window coverings. Pro: Compresses tightly when raised to optimize window views. Pro: Pleats retain their shape very well over time. Pro: Can be made in a cordless version, and top-down/bottom-up operations. Pro: Available in an unlimited selection of colors. Con: Hard to clean inside the cells if insects and dust gets in. Con: Can stain as it is made from fabric. Con: Costlier than pleated shades.

PLEATED SHADES

They may look like honeycomb shades from the front, but pleated shades do not offer the same amount of insulation because they consist of only a single layer of fabric. They are, however, a durable and affordable option for quality window coverings. They have a small stack when raised fully to the top of the window, hide the shade neatly behind a decorative valance if you prefer it tucked out of sight.

PLEATED PROS AND CONS Pro: Less expensive than honeycomb shades. Pro: Compresses tightly when raised to optimize window views. Pro: Can be made in cordless version, and top-down/bottom-up operations by some manufacturers. Pro: Available in an unlimited selection of colors. Con: Offers less light control and privacy. Con: Cords run through holes in the blinds and let in tiny pinpoints of light.

WHAT TYPE OF SHADE HAS A PLACE IN YOUR SPACE? TALK TO THE EXPERTS AT YOUR LOCAL, INDEPENDENT PAINT RETAILER TO FIND OUT.

BLACKOUT BEDROOM

If sleep is elusive, invite slumber into an artificially darkened room Jet lag, insomnia, shift work, or a newborn keeping you up at all hours can have you pining for a sound, peaceful and uninterrupted sleep – even while the rest of the world is awake. The trick to fooling your brain into thinking it’s time to sleep is controlling the amount of light and creating a darkened space for drifting off to dreamland regardless of what the clock says. Here’s a few ways to do it: BLACKOUT CURTAINS Floor-to-ceiling blackout curtains can block the light coming from outside, even absorbing most noises so that you can relax and focus on getting some much needed sleep. These curtains can provide a great deal of room darkening benefits, but it is dependent on the fabric, material type and color. Naturally, sheer fabrics soften and filter outside light, while more opaque fabrics darken a room by blocking out nearly all light. “NIGHT” SHADES Shop for window shades that are designated for privacy and light control. Not only will many of them provide maximum light-blocking qualities, they can usually minimize light gaps, seams and rout holes that let brightness in. Remember, window shades and blinds cannot completely eliminate incoming light; there will always be some slight gaps. Add drapery to your night shade to solve the issue of light gaps for the ultimate dark experience. ADD A DARKENING LINER TO BLINDS OR DRAPERY Many shades and draperies have the option of a liner sewn in back to back with the fabric face to block out light. For greater flexibility, add a separate liner behind drapes (same idea as a shower liner behind a shower curtain) that can operate independently, yet provide an added layer of protection against unwanted light, heat and noise.

OTHER OPTIONS THAT LIMIT LIGHT: • C ellular Shades: Some manufacturers produce blackout cellular shades that operate up and down inside a channel to eliminate light seepage on the sides. • R oman Shades: Roman shades can be made with a blackout lining to control the amount of daylight. • S hutters: Shutters offer a limited amount of light blocking, but can still be effective. For optimum opacity, go with a wider slat that is 4½ inches instead of the usual 2½ inches. • D uvetyne: Film production crews use this heavy cotton material (known as Commando Cloth) to temporarily mask windows and block out unwanted light. It comes in 8 oz., 12 oz. and 16 oz. (the heaviest is the most opaque) and can be made into custom drapery.

Your local, independent paint retailer can help you see the light – or not. Talk to us about options for creating a space for quality slumber.

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HOW MUCH WALLPAPER WILL I NEED? A little math goes a long way to buying enough for your project Before you buy wallpaper, it’s important to make a generous estimate of how many rolls you’ll need. That way, you won’t run short during installation and risk not being able to order the same color or pattern – plus you’ll have a little left over in case you need to patch damaged walls down the line. CALCULATING PATTERN REPEAT Unless you have purchased wallpaper in a solid or simple texture, it is patterned. The pattern repeat is the vertical distance between where the pattern is identical again (repeats). Pattern repeat will affect the number of wallpaper rolls you need and how you will hang it. (If the wallpaper pattern is random, you don’t need to worry about matching any pattern at all.) Patterned wallpaper is a little tricky because you must account for the number of pattern repeats that will fit your actual wall height. When working with a drop match, know that a drop match pattern requires only half the number of inches as its repeat measurement.

GENERAL MEASUREMENTS:

Roll Length: Yards: ________ Inches: ________ Roll Width: ________ Repeat :________ Measurements: Width: ________ Height:________

ESTIMATING AMOUNT OF WALLPAPER CALCULATE WORKING HEIGHT PER STRIP:

Height: _____"

Repeat _____" = _____ Round up = _____ x Repeat _____" = _____ " Working Ht

CALCULATE STRIPS PER ROLL:

Length Per Roll: _____

Working Height per Strip _____" = _____ Round down = _____ Strips per Roll

CALCULATE # STRIPS TO COVER WIDTH OF WALL:

Width of Wall _____"

Roll Width _____" = _____ Round Up =_____ Strips to Cover Wall Width

CALCULATE # ROLLS TO COVER WALL:

# Strips to Cover Wall ____

# Strips per Roll _____ = _____ Round Up =_____DBL Rolls Total

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THE STORY BEHIND THE ® ALLPRO NAME

his magazine is courtesy of your local independent paint retailer and the rest of the ALLPRO dealer network, a family-owned cooperative of 280 member retailers representing approximately 1,700 storefronts across the U.S.,

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Canada, Mexico and parts of Europe. Being part of a cooperative, an organization that is owned and jointly run by its members, offers many benefits for your favorite paint store – and in turn, for customers like you. But let’s go back to the beginning…

ALLPRO started in 1959 when a small group of independent paint retailers from Pittsburgh, Cleveland and Toledo met to discuss the changing industry. They were concerned that the “small guy” was at risk of being pushed out of the market by national paint manufacturers’ company-owned stores as well as discount centers and supermarkets who tried to woo customers with reduced prices. The independents, some of whom had been in business for a century, decided that the solution would be to work and act together as one united group. Combining their expertise and outstanding customer service, they formed the ALLPRO Corporation to develop and promote their own line of private label paint and sundries. As a cooperative, the ownermembers were able to share the profits, pool resources, plus leverage their collective purchasing power to bring the very best prices to consumers.

Six decades later, that same spirit of collaboration continues. ALLPRO brand products are available in multiple paint and sundry categories – and each product still has to be approved by a member committee of independently-owned paint and decorating dealers before it can be given the ALLPRO name. The brand, which initially consisted of a single paint line, has expanded into more than 1,500 different items including applicators, caulks and sealants, wood finishes, drop cloths and aerosol paints. Above all, ALLPRO still stands for the values it was founded on: experience, enthusiasm and the desire to help customers successfully complete their residential and industrial projects. As an ALLPRO member, your local independent paint retailer stands behind the line of high-quality ALLPRO products and remains committed to providing customers with exceptional service and expertise.

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Above: While they’re still very much ‘of the moment’ in the design world, simple white walls will always remain a classic. And for a good reason—crisp, clean white evokes images of pure silk, soft linen and simpler times, while offering the perfect neutral background for whatever style your foreground might be. Lightly kissed by a touch of gray, the white wrapping this room subtly touches on the tones in the sectional and flooring - perfection! Left: Any decorator, designer or stylist will tell you that every room needs black, but for unparalleled sophistication and luxury, few colours deliver like a deep charcoal. Almost tactile in its feel, it works everywhere: high gloss trims glow like polished ebony, while matte walls feel like silk velvet. And those with the courage and conviction to black out an entire space often end up proving truth of the old maxim: you can have color as long as its black!

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ability to impart a calming sense of being surrounded by tended nature - think tree-canopied roads, rolling lawns and weathered woods. Add in that pool just outside the french doors, and you’ve got the most luxe pond any of us have ever seen.

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Table of Plenty

he Harvest Table, an iconic piece of traditional American furniture, is associated with bountiful fall feasts going back as far as the Pilgrims and the roots of Thanksgiving celebrations. The traditional colonial design of Harvest Tables, defined as narrow and at least six feet long with drop leaves, ensured they would take up very little space and yet, offers substantial surface area so that it could be laden with the bounty of the harvest. Originally, they were built to accommodate the very basic need for settlers to have a place to sit and eat together. Sturdy, stout Harvest Tables were assembled from settlers’ most plentiful resource – lumber, or more specifically, large fir planks. English furniture makers such as Thomas Chippendale had their designs copied and simplified in the early 19th century by farmers who took pride in handcrafting their own furniture for practical everyday use. These oversized tables became daily work surfaces as much as gathering places for farm families and their hardy farmhands to dig in to the noon meal while discussing the day’s chores. Modern interpretation of the tables continues to draw inspiration from the original design, being made from reclaimed or distressed oak, maple, cherry or pine wood to give it that touch of old world elegance. Harvest Tables are featured prominently in sumptuous holiday spreads to embody large-scale entertaining. The notion of a “Harvest Table” tends to take on a double meaning at this time of year – referring not only to the piece of furniture but to the items on it representing the fall yield. Commonly among these is a festive centerpiece known as a cornucopia or horn of plenty, spilling over with seasonal fruits, vegetables, grains and flowers as a symbol of abundance and nourishment. Whether paired with complementary matching chairs or contemporary bench seats, a Harvest Table brings character and vintage charm into a home. The visible wood grain, beautified distress marks and streamlined surface provide a warm, rustic farmhouse feel and, as was always intended, an open invitation for friends and family to gather for a memorable feast.

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rop any preconceived notions you may have that wallpaper and tile are just for walls and floors! Complement your tablesetting by incorporating wallpaper table runners, placemats, menus, candle and vase wraps – or tightly wrap the entire table in paper. Tiles make adorable place card holders, coasters and even chargers, trivets or serving boards. The options are seemingly endless when it comes to color, pattern and texture, so you’ll find a myriad of ways to make your china or everyday dishes sparkle time and again. Family dinners have never looked so good.

WHAT’S FOR DINNER? A printed menu of the food courses about to be served automagically makes a sit-down dinner all the more fun! Guests will be excited for what’s to come and will be impressed with your five-star treatment. The best part? There’s no need to enlist a graphic design whiz to have a personalized menu at your next dinner party; a pretty font and some leftover wallpaper are all that’s required. Once you have planned your meal, sit down at your computer and typeset your menu. Have fun with various fonts, sizes and graphic elements. Next, cut wallpaper into full-page printer paper dimensions so that you can easily arrange the layout and feed it through your printer. Once printed, you can trim into any size or shape you choose. Rounds, scrolls or shapes that suit your décor or theme all work equally well!

THE PERFECT PLACE Placemats pull together a dinner table and give guests a clear sense of what utensils and implements are their own and where their personal

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space begins and ends. The mats protect your furniture and offer an opportunity to decorate the dinner table too. Thanks to disposable and recyclable wallpaper placemats, switching up dinner table décor couldn’t be easier. Cut wallpaper into evenly-sized placemats according to the number of settings for your dinner party. Set one sample place setting to gauge how much room it will take up and thus determine your mat dimensions. Make sure plates, chargers, cutlery and stemware will fit nicely and plan enough breathing room so that your gorgeous wallpaper placemats can be fully appreciated. If you fall for a real winning wallpaper that you want to keep and reuse, glue the paper to cork backs and seal with a clear acrylic finish to keep the placemats clean, dry and ready to bring out at your next party. FYI… wallpaper makes a fabulous table runner too!

PLEASE BE SEATED Geometric shapes are on trend with no sign of becoming shrinking violets anytime soon. What makes them so appealing is that they give off a modern vibe while being a true design classic, this will match well with both contemporary dishware or Granny’s fine china. Depending on the size of the place card, you can create many monikers from one sheet of tile, making this a very economical way to get guests exactly where you want them! Choose from magical marble, colored glass beauties or solid ceramics and porcelains. There are a multitude of options. If you are lucky enough to have gorgeous penmanship and a steady hand, you can wield a metallic Sharpie and hand-letter guests’ names in a snap. For an even quicker alternative, opt for cute stickers to spell out full names or simply use initials. Voila! A custom place card you can send home with your guests as a lovely parting favor.

It’s the little things that matter most – even at the dinner table. To elevate your DIY project from “crafty” to “handcrafted,” pay heed to the smallest details. Invest in sharp scissors for tidy edges and rule straight lines. Employ felts on the bottom of tile coasters and try scrapbooking corner cutters (instead of cutting corners!) for a polished finish.

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The hip bone’s connected to the backbone, the backbone’s connected to the neck bone, the neck bone’s connected to the... well, not so much anymore. While our cool ghoul (we’ve taken to calling him Napoleon Bone-apart) is disconnected and discombobulated, we love him just the same. You, too, can rattle trick or treaters by cooking up a smoldering skeleton with these quick and easy steps: 1. Pick up an inexpensive plastic skeleton. Dollar stores and party supply shops are great places to look. 2. If you are using a skeleton, cut the strings that hold him together. 3. Spray paint your skeleton’s bones outdoors or in a well-ventilated area. We used silver metallic spray but a bold pop of color would also turn this bag o’ bones

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into a fun and unusual conversation piece. 4. Allow your spray-painted carcass to dry according to the recommended time. 5. Arrange the bones in your fireplace among the grates or andirons.

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COLORS TO DYE FO R Knit a daring splash of color into your wardrobe and your interiors

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Photo credit: SweetGeorgia Yarns or Miss Babs

and-dyed color gives natural fiber knitting and spinning yarn a tonal vibrancy that makes personal projects come alive. “It has a heartbeat. It flickers. You just want to feel it in the hands and watch the colors shift and transform between the fingers,” says Felicia Lo, founder and creative director of Vancouver’s SweetGeorgia Yarns. “Because there are delicate and nuanced variations with hand-dyed yarn, it gives the sense that it has its own vibration and its own life. Working with it is deeply satisfying.” Having taken up knitting as a kid, Lo learned how to dye and spin yarn before starting SweetGeorgia in 2005. Today, her company has 16 employees who hand dye 19 kinds of knitting yarn and five types of spinning fibers in more than 150 “passionate, relentless and unapologetic” colors. “We love working with and experimenting with color,” she says, adding that her team is continually inspired by the snow-capped mountains, ocean and forest of their west coast surroundings. “Vancouver is a very visual place. But I’m also inspired by music, art, photography and pop culture. I’ve even created yarn colors based on Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Kill Bill (picture Uma Thurman’s iconic jumpsuit – yellow and black with a little red splatter).” For people who enjoy hand-dyed color yarns, the feature they appreciate most is that they do not come in one flat, solid color. Unlike commercially-dyed yarns that tend to be more even and consistent, hand-dyed varieties have effects ranging from a subtle movement to the dramatic appearance of color. This can also mean that the unique hue created in one skein is unlike any other. “We tell customers to expect color variations within the same skein or the same dye lot, although we do try to be consistent with our inconsistency so that if people run out of yarn, they can come back and get another skein and add on without it becoming a matching nightmare.”

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Photo credit: SweetGeorgia Yarns or Miss Babs

Babs Ausherman, an artist and the owner of Miss Babs Hand-Dyed Yarns & Fibers in Mountain City, Tennessee, is still very much hands on with her company’s dyeing process. “Color is my passion and my color inspiration has always been nature,” Ausherman says. “Not all of my colors are naturebased, but the breadth of colors in nature is pretty incredible.” Miss Babs, which employs 16 people, including two additional colorists, has formulas or dye specifications for over 500 colors, including gradations made by diluting the original color. Ausherman creates two kinds of yarn colors – monochrome, which is a single, solid hue with flickers of color, and variegated, which is dyed using more than one color. “The variegated gives a random placement of color that can be a treat for the eye and for the soul so that not everything is symmetrical or predictable.” As the hand-dyed yarn industry is quite competitive, both company owners are justifiably protective of their respective color application processes. However, both Miss Babs and SweetGeorgia currently use animal-based fibers (e.g. wool and silk-wool blends) because they take well to acid dyes made of citric acid, vinegar or acetic acid. Acid dyes, which require less water, adhere much better to protein fibers compared to plant-based cellulose fibers such as cotton.

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Depending on the technique, the yarn either gets immersed in the color dye or it is painted on by hand. Effects can vary based on the amount of water included in the dye mixture. After sitting for a period of time, the yarn is washed, rinsed and spun out (a second application is sometimes necessary to achieve the desired color) then hung up to dry. After that, it can be twisted, labeled and readied for sale. “In a perfect world, it takes us three days from the time we dye the yarn to preparing it for shipment,” says Ausherman, “but that’s only if it’s not too humid outside and other pressing matters don’t get in the way.” She points out that while some people may balk at the fact that hand-dyed yarn is typically more expensive than mass-produced commercial yarn, the price tag comes with greater value. “Quite simply, hand-dyed yarn is an art form that requires more time. Not only are you buying a yarn that gives an effect you can’t find in more commercially-produced varieties, you’re getting more value because of the amount of care that goes into making a high-quality product.” Just as many homeowners shy away from choosing daring paint colors, Lo says that a majority of knitters are still afraid of using bold-colored yarn.

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“I try to convey to people that the colors you choose to surround yourself with, including the ones you look at day in and day out while working on a knitting project, can elevate your mood and change your perspective. And yet, it seems many people don’t want to stray from safe neutrals,” she says. “Even our top sellers are gray, gray, gray, beige and navy.” Lo looks to home décor to show customers how a pop of color can change the entire feel of a project. “Personally, I like vibrant, jewel-toned colors, but I understand if someone is scared to wear a hot pink or a sunny yellow cardigan,” she says. “I simply remind them that you can apply the same color principles of interior design to knitting. If you want a splash of color in a neutral room, you can paint a chair in a bright color or add brightly-colored accent pillows. Likewise, you can knit a grey cardigan and add a hot pink trim. It’s a way to introduce a bold element of color without freaking people out.” Learn more about the hand-dyed yarn color process at SweetGeorgiaYarns.com and MissBabs.com.

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A FRESH TAKE ON FARMHOUSE Natural accents and raw materials gives this familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s forever home real staying power

Text: BARBARA CHABAI Design: WESTSIDE CURB APPEAL Photography: RACHAEL A PHOTOGRAPHY

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Fumed oak random-width flooring, in which individual planks are heat treated to bring out their natural warmth and beauty, enhances the modern farmhouse dĂŠcor on the 2,500-foot main floor level.

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This page: Beautiful glass doors bring the outside in and double the entertaining space; A walk-in pantry tucks away things not always in use; Boardformed concrete is a nod to Chris' upbringing in the concrete business.

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wo things seem unbelievable about Denise and Chris Krahn’s modern farmhouse-style home in British Columbia’s beautiful Okanagan Valley: 1) that the homeowners sketched out the 5,000-square foot floor plan in a coffee shop and 2) that they purchased the land, built, and finished their dream home in only eight months. “It sounds like a totally crazy scenario, but it all just unfolded the way it was meant to happen,” says Denise, an interior designer who owns a home renovation and remodeling company with husband Chris, a contractor raised in his family’s concrete business. “As soon as we

won our bid for the land, I met up with a good friend and we designed the house over coffee using ideas that had only been stored mental notes until then. Being in the construction industry, we are fortunate to have some good connections, so once we got our build permit, it was all systems go.” Situated just 300 feet from Okanagan Lake, the Peachland home’s picturesque lake and mountain vistas are a constant reminder of the serenity and natural splendor that echo throughout its décor. Contemporary yet timeless in approach, the white walls, clean architectural lines

and deliberate design choices stand out without need for gratuitous detail. Originally hailing from the Canadian prairies, both Denise and Chris wanted their new home to reflect their rustic roots, hence the modern farmhouse theme. “We wanted stress-free living with longevity, so that was a factor in many of our choices of raw materials,” Denise says. For example, the corrugated metal used on the home’s exterior will require minimal maintenance, yet create a distinct patina over time that will only enhance its character.

The stunning, random-width custom oak flooring in the main-floor living room, kitchen, dining room and multifunctional mudroom and laundry area was locally made by an intricate heating process called fuming. The white oak boards were individually run through an oven to bring out the natural color, rendering each plank unique. The knots were hand-stained before a protective coating was applied. “We splurged on the flooring, but it is an integral part of the farmhouse feel,” she says. “You know when you go into an old house and pull up the aged linoleum to find beautiful, original hardwood floors hidden beneath? That’s what we were going for.”

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Rustic touches, including the folding chairs in the foyer, eclectic artwork from foreign travels and the family's harvest style table in the dining room, are humble reminders of their homegrown roots.

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Anchoring the home is a massive, 14-foot wide concrete feature wall that runs from the foundation to the rooftop. In the basement, the living and recreational space of the couple’s 16- and 12-year-old, the wall acts as a focal point with a walnut built-in. On the main floor, one side of the concrete wall is seen as the kitchen backsplash while the other side greets visitors in the front entrance. “I wanted this concrete wall to be the first thing people see when they walk into our home because it’s really a personal touch. Chris grew up in the concrete business, so people immediately associate it with him. It’s unexpected and versatile. I just love it.” Functionality was the first priority in designing the family kitchen. The custom maple cabinetry is traditional and practical, drawing the eye upward to the sloped ceiling and impressive 46-foot long i-beams overhead. Iron pendant lights suspended over the kitchen island and the dining table have an industrial appeal yet sparkle like chandeliers.

Flanking the farmhouse-style range are clever appliance pullouts for the toaster, coffeemaker and kettle for ease of use and even easier clean up. While the freezer is deliberately located in the walk-in pantry, which features open shelving and custom maple cubbies to store gadgets like the stand mixer and popcorn maker, the fridge is in the kitchen next to a clear-front cabinet so that guests can always find the drinking glasses. And speaking of entertaining, it’s not by accident that the covered concrete deck is located just beyond the kitchen’s 16-foot sliding doors. “I know some people like to locate the patio door off the living room, but I preferred it to be in the kitchen. Everyone tends to hover in the kitchen, so when we open up those doors, it’s like an immediate extension of our entertaining space.” When the couple wants to unwind at the end of the day, they retreat to the master bath – which has something for him and for her. Chris relaxes in “the biggest

A true his and hers master bathroom, she enjoys the spacious shower enclosure while he prefers to unwind in the massive soaker tub. Double sinks ensure plenty of room for them both.

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freestanding soaker tub we could find,” surrounded by manly touches like wallmounted bullhorns and a century-old railway tie converted into a shelf for shampoo and grooming products. On the other hand, Denise prefers to wash away a long day inside the luxurious walk-in glass shower enclosure. “It’s really us,” she says of the personalized touches throughout their home. “I always tell my clients that I can’t wait to make their house into a home, and now Chris and I have done it for ourselves. “In fact, we often bring new clients here so they can get to know us better – they can see our quirkiness, see that we’re lovers of vintage finds and Mexican art. We didn’t intend to build it as a show home, but we love that we have a home we are proud to show.” The multifunctional mudroom/laundry room is the busy family’s “drop and go station.” It can be accessed from the garage and leads to the kitchen pantry, which makes unloading groceries a breeze.

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MAG I C Reincarnating property in an older neighborhood conjures up a dramatic and darkly curious design Text: Arthur Liffmann Design: Cibinel Architects Ltd Photography: Michael Roberts

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Tall, Dark and Handsome: the expansive great room, enveloped entirely in black, is a study in contradictions. It is filled with treasures both costly and humble, it is at once dark and airy, moody and calm.

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“ Don’t compromise. We’ve felt incredible satisfaction from realizing the vision of this house — everything is exactly how I knew it could be.” - Bryan & Carin

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hen these visionary homeowners set out to create an extraordinary dream home, they pushed the design envelope well into the black. At first sight, the older, two-storey house was in critical need of renovations. Its new owners – Bryan, a retired Olympic skater, and Carin, a successful entrepreneur – had big plans for a complete overhaul, along with a major extension off the back. As fate would have it, major structural damage to the foundation was discovered during the demolition of the back walls of the house. Twenty minutes later, after a nod from Bryan, the entire original building was completely levelled. This sudden change in direction would be a nightmare for most, but for this couple with common taste and serious design chops, it was an opportunity to raise something spectacular from the ashes. From the moment guests cross the threshold, they enter a space that challenges all preconceived notions of what airy, cozy and inviting can be. Swathed entirely in black, the sleek walls, ceilings and floors create a startling envelope for the spectacular collections and beautiful furnishings used throughout the space. But even more shocking is how right it all feels. “Everything has an opposite – you can’t have good without bad, death without life, private without public,” says Bryan, who worked closely with the builders for over two years to infuse the modern masterpiece with his distinctly unorthodox perspective. At a relatively modest 3,200 square feet, the house feels and lives significantly larger, thanks to a well-conceived open floor plan and soaring 12-foot-plus ceilings. Entered through a tall and heavy wooden front door, the double high foyer climbs over 20 feet up to the peak. The grand scale, combined with floor-to-ceiling red velvet draperies covering half the walls (the rest, of course, are black), demonstrates both the theatrical and architectural illusions used throughout the home to manipulate the senses. Several steps down from the foyer is the great room. The lounge-like space features comfortable living and dining areas, a magnificently understated kitchen and sparkling bar area. Anchored by a massive sectional, the living space is oriented toward an oversized fireplace and media wall. In front of the fireplace sits a long, timeworn bench with a somewhat sinister backstory that perfectly illustrates the hundreds of colorful tales that infuse the house with a decorated patina. For decades, the bench, spanned by several steel bars and a dozen pairs of ancient handcuffs, was used to hold criminals awaiting booking in the central downtown Los Angeles police station. “Some of the most notorious criminals of the 20th century including Charles Manson and the Hillside Strangler would have sat on that bench,” Bryan points out.

Opposite: Located off the foyer, the cozy den features classic design elements that are juxtaposed with the owners’ unique design approach: regular height ceilings are still painted black, and the traditional paneled walls are inset with flocked skull-pattern wallpaper. This page: Curated vignettes around the house, including this composition featuring an old trumpet and a mummified bird under glass, speak to the owners’ esoteric tastes and confident sense of style; a luxurious velvet-covered canopy chair balances the volume of the foyer’s 20-foot ceilings.

The custom island, made from quarter sawn white oak, provides extra storage space as well as a handy spot for working, serving or gathering while entertaining.

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The sense of a reversed perspective continues upstairs, where some of the most private spaces in the house deliver the most dramatic public reaction. The principal bedroom, where neon crosses illuminate a bed sprayed with graffiti, features a spectacular custom dresser with a split personality. Created especially for the couple in California, the piece aggressively merges modern and classic elements with a sense of balance that, like elsewhere in the home, challenges and redraws the boundaries of interior design. Adjoining the bedroom is an awe-inspiring closet and dressing room; an 18x12-foot space covered in custom wallpaper and illuminated by a black crystal chandelier. It’s home to Carin’s own personal wardrobe, while Bryan’s clothes are…? “It’s a trade-off. I have my

collections all over the house, and she has hers in the closet. My clothes are in the basement,” he laughs. It’s only in their daughter’s bedroom down the hall where white walls make a rare appearance. Yet, even this immaculate canvas is paired with vivid splashes of fuchsia, silver and black, demonstrating the keen sense of style she shares with her parents. Not to mention a flair for theatrics. “We saw the wallpaper in a Nicki Minaj commercial for AT&T; it took a while to track that one down,” confesses Bryan with a smile. In the end, the couple has created an otherworldly experience – and for good reason. “I feel like we travelled the world building this house,” says Bryan. “We sourced so many things from all over, but the final result feels exactly like home.”

Clockwise from top: One of the most storied pieces in the home, the bench below the fireplace in the great room once seated some of California’s most devious criminals as they awaited booking in downtown L.A.; Custom handles adorn all of the home’s interior doors; Past meets future in a dresser in the principal bedroom, custom designed in Los Angeles for this space; Singing in the shower meets Singing in the Rain in the master ensuite, where a spectacular umbrella chandelier is suspended over the bathtub.

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PAST PRESENT Built in 1935, this traditional Texas cottage was reimagined as a contemporary, light-filled home Text: Barbara Chabai Design & Photography: Hugh Randolph Architect Design

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ugh Randolph was trying to avoid morning traffic when a detour took him right past destiny. “I took a side street and noticed this pretty little house I’d never noticed before. There was a For Sale sign out front and I thought – gee, that would make a really nice project for someone,” says Randolph, founding principal of Hugh Jefferson Randolph Architects in Austin, Texas. As luck would have it, a family he knew was in the market for a character home like the historic 1935 Greek Revival cottage in the Clarksville neighborhood. Just as quickly as they signed the purchase papers, Randolph’s architectural and design firm had a contract to begin renovations. “Our goal was to create a home that honored the past while not being overly reverential,” he says. “The homeowners fell in love with the charming curb appeal and traditional aspect of the older home so they did not want to do a complete tear down, but at the same time, they wanted to transform it into a place they could put their own modern mark on.” Requirements included adding on two new bedrooms and an extra bath for the homeowners’ two teen daughters. It also needed to be more functional and reflect the family’s lifestyle. For example, they love to cook, entertain and simply hang out together in the kitchen – so greater emphasis was put on creating a spacious, all-inclusive kitchen area rather than on having a sumptuous living room.

Opposite: Eschewing the traditional tiled kitchen backsplash, the homeowner instead found a fun wallpaper pattern that is protected behind durable, hygienic and easy-to-clean glass plating. This page: The pitched roof was rebuilt and raised four feet above where the original roof had been, and yet looks perfectly in place as if it had always been that way.

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An unexpected but welcome pop of color on the ocean blue patio doors next to the dining room is a delight to the senses. “Bright colors in small doses is very effective,” Randolph says.

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A fun feature just off the kitchen is the office nook tucked under the staircase. The homeowners envisioned having a desk close at hand but did not want it taking up valuable kitchen space. Solution? Utilize the empty hollow under the stairs that so often goes unused. “The goal was to have something convenient and close, yet kept away from the busyness of the kitchen. They love that the office is now neatly hidden in its own space only a few feet away.” While the roof was raised four feet to accommodate the new bedrooms in the former attic, interior walls were relocated, rooms rebuilt and contemporary new kitchen cabinets and fixtures installed. Still, the home’s design evolved as more aspects of the original construction revealed themselves. Uncovered beneath the drywall was the original paneling that the homeowners chose to salvage and keep exposed as a reclaimed wood wall. “We could have used even more of it throughout the house, but it was decided that less was more so that the interior didn’t turn out looking too much like a cabin,” Randolph recalls. “If something appears everywhere, it’s no longer special.”

Another original feature they chose to highlight as an artifact from the existing house was the chimney. Still functional as a working fireplace, the chimney serves as the anchor in the center of the home, representing both the past and the present. In fact, the transition between natural brick and faded white paint is a marking of where the original roofline had been. “If you’ve seen a riverbank after a flood – there’s a visible line where the water level once was; it leaves a trace of the past. Likewise, leaving the paint on the chimney not only is a cool aesthetic, it tells a story about the history of the house.” Undoubtedly, one of the most appealing aspects of the home’s design is the amount of natural light that streams through its gleaming windows. A combination of old-style, rectangular windows, skylights and seamless glass wall systems, the windows open up the home, let in light and connect the interior to the great outdoors. The horizontal ribbon of windows in the master bath and the ultra-modern corner pane in the kitchen offer particularly panoramic views of the back and side yards, creating more interaction with nature. “There’s a tree in the side yard that’s a pretty okay, averagelooking tree. But when they built the wall up to the bottom

of the bathroom window, it edited the view and framed it perfectly. That okay tree suddenly looked beautiful, like a Japanese scroll paining,” Randolph laughs. “The way the windows are placed really enhances the view of the existing spaces from inside the home.” There is certainly a careful sense of balance everywhere you look in the home – light and shadow; interior and exterior; traditional and modern. It’s no wonder Randolph considers this particular project very special to his firm. “A home is about more than windows, a chimney or skylights. All of those things are pretty cool, but at the end of the day, when you see a family living in the home and get a sense of how it’s truly a reflection of who they are and how well it fits in with their lifestyle – it becomes very meaningful.”

Above and top left: Long hidden under drywall, reclaimed wood walls were exposed, cleaned and lightly sanded to create an interesting visual contrast and pay homage to the home’s 80-year history. Extra-large windows in the kitchen and master bathroom open up the rooms’ design and allow for a greater connection with the outdoors from inside. A clever office nook is tucked beneath the staircase off the kitchen, making excellent use of valuable space that is often forgotten.

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THE MURAL ROUTE This Minnesota lake houseâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s clever wall design is all over the map Text: Barbara Chabai Design: Lucy Interior Design Photography: Spacecrafting

The stunning Lake Minnetonka wall mural, printed on high-definition vinyl, was thoughtfully and painstakingly modeled, scaled and installed to ensure the cottage ownersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; bay and other favorite locales are on clear display.

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lthough it spans 14,528 acres, Lake Minnetonka fits neatly inside this cottage bathroom, thanks to the ingenuity of designer Lucy Penfield and the adventurous spirit of her accommodating clients. “Ellie and Bill are empty nesters who have been dreaming about owning a place on the lake for 20 years. We were honored when they asked us to help them design it,” explains Penfield, principal of Lucy Interior Design of Minneapolis. As a gift of thanks, Penfield presented her clients with a vintage map of Lake Minnetonka that she’d found quite fortuitously – and from there, things began to unfold. “It didn’t occur to us at first, but then the idea hit to turn the map into a one-of-akind design feature as a whole-wall mural in the main floor bathroom.” Working with a Minnesota-based mural workshop, the map was scanned and scaled up before a 3D model of the bathroom was made to ensure proper placement of the legend as well as special locales – including the cottage owners’ bay and the

sites of friends’ nearby homes. “It was important that we didn’t leave out or misfortunately place a spot that was important to them,” Penfield explains. “We cut out the doors and the cabinet to best position their bay so that it would be prominent on the wall.” The mural was printed on highdefinition vinyl for durability, especially important considering the cottage’s proximity to water and its placement in the bathroom. “We chose the highest density, commercial-weighted vinyl so that it would hold up,” she says. “And although it is in a full bathroom with a working shower, it is a secondary bath. It doesn’t get quite the same use as an everyday master so we weren’t as concerned about continual exposure to moisture.” Aside from its Lake Minnetonka map showstopper, which earned Penfield’s firm first place in the specialty room category at the American Society of Interior Designers’ 2016 ASID awards, the cottage also utilizes interesting wallcoverings in the mudroom and the powder room.

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The glamourous powder room features dancing zebras on a safari brown background, an iconic wallpaper design made famous in the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;60s by Scalamandre. Walking in to the room is like entering a treasure trove thanks to the vintage cabinet turned vanity and a Victorian-esque gilded mirror.

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“The mudroom functions as a multipurpose catchall; it’s kind of a grand spot, and yet, we wanted it to feel under-theradar comfortable. Our client’s favorite color is orange and she loved the playfulness and whimsy of the turtle pattern because it reminds her of the sea turtles in Florida. It really sets the mood as they come and go.” To offset the bright walls, Penfield chose white custom cabinetry (including a built-in den made especially for the family’s dog, Lucky), all-weather acrylic fabric drapery and easy-maintenance flooring in an exaggerated stripe that reflects the sandy tones along the beachfront. “It was a joy to get to play with color and scale in this room. You have these large-scale stripes on the floor paired with the smaller-scale turtle pattern on the wallcovering, and then you have the play on neutrals against the orange. It’s really a fun mix of styles perfect for cottage living.” Penfield adds that she is also pleased with the powder room – which defies the myth that bold prints aren’t suited to smaller spaces. They revived Scalamandre’s signature “dancing” zebra signature print wallpaper, which sets the tone for glamour along with the distinctly feminine vanity crafted from a vintage cabinet and a Victorian-esque gilded mirror. “The thing we love most about this project is that every room has its own personality. Some people like one style of design that remains cohesive and connected from room to room, but we were fortunate to work with clients who love color and pizzazz. This gave us an opportunity to create something out of the norm and totally unexpected – and we were over the moon that they fell in love with it.”

The mudroom/ utility room is a study in contrasts as the large-patterned, neutral flooring is a pleasantly unexpected juxtaposition with the bold orange, turtle-printed wallpaper. Even Lucky, the couple’s beloved pup, has a special place to relax at the cottage inside this cozy built-in with ample room for storing dog treats, food and other supplies in the surrounding cabinetry.

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This stately Southern Louisiana home is a beacon for family gatherings and social occasions Text: Barbara Chabai Photography: Mary Ann Elston Design by: Kitchen & Bath Cottage

ENTERTAINING ELEGANCE

At first glance, this Shreveport family home appears to be a historic property – but it’s actually a recent build that features many modern amenities. The homeowner, a photographer, enjoys using the breezy front porch and beautifully-landscaped yard for wedding and children’s portraiture.

amily is at the center of Mary Ann and Terry Elston’s life in Shreveport, Louisiana, so naturally they wanted the heart of their stylish home to be practical and functional for their seven children (including two middleschoolers who still live with mom and dad) and eight grandchildren. “We wanted a place where we could host our large family, extended family, as well as out-of-town friends for overnight stays. Our hope was to create a comfortable, relaxed environment so they didn’t feel like they couldn’t touch things or simply relax and enjoy,” Mary Ann says.

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In addition to being busy parents and grandparents, the couple are home design business owners and active in their community, making their spacious home a gathering place for entertaining clients and friends. A contemporary circular layout makes it ideal for hosting large group events, creates a sensible floor plan and provides separate side entrances for their respective home offices. Mary Ann says her favorite room in the 9,000-square foot home is the kitchen. Because she loves to cook, it was designed in a way to allow guests to mingle without getting in the way of meal preparation.

“I was initially concerned that it might be too large, but it is actually perfect. We always have lots of people in our kitchen, and even when I am cooking and moving fast, I have plenty of room to get around without feeling crowded.” Inspired by south Louisiana homes in Baton Rouge and New Orleans, the Elstons aimed for a light and airy interior design that maintained some elements of southern rustic charm. In doing so, they chose low-maintenance wood clad windows and doors and factory-finished cabinetry with attractive glazing, but also gave new life to recycled building materials including reclaimed brick, pine beams and antique chestnut flooring.

“I didn’t want to have to worry about the floors getting damaged or looking bad over time,” she says, explaining that the floors were finished with tung oil, an old-fashioned coating that soaks into the wood and produces a durable and well-protected finish. On the other side of the kitchen and comfortable living room, pocketing lift-and-slide glass doors lead outside from the game room to the open-air entertaining area – a wellappointed porch outfitted with an outdoor kitchen and grill, fireplace, ample seating and dining room. The porch stays clean and bug-free thanks to being enclosed with motorized

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Above: Double doors in the luxurious master bedroom lead to the stunning patio and pool area. Top right: A mix of form and function, the circular, openconcept kitchen and dining area is an attractive gathering place for guests to mingle. Bottom left: Instead of using white marble for the kitchen countertops, the homeowner chose a more practical but equally eyecatching natural stone called quartzite, which complements the unique tile backsplash.

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screens that open during the day to allow easy access to the custom-designed pool or to the nearby game and media room. “Not only is the porch a natural extension of our entertaining space, it keeps us all in close proximity no matter what’s going on outdoors,” says Mary Ann. “We love having family and friends come over and hang out with us, and it’s a joy to watch our grandchildren splashing and playing.” At night, poolside lighting accents and landscaping turn the backyard into a sparkling oasis that is viewable through the master bedroom’s floor-to-ceiling windows. “Our pool designer planned the pool area between our bedroom and the outdoor living area so that we have this phenomenal scenery,” she says. “Neither my husband nor I had any idea how lovely the view would be from our bedroom during the day and in the evening.” The South is known for its hospitality, and with its gorgeous limewashed brick exterior, white stucco columns and generous porches, along with an interior design that maximizes beauty and utility, the Elstons’ home is certainly a welcoming place where guests will feel charmed into staying a while.

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spoon me Photography, Styling and Recipes by Brian Johnson

The culinary equivalent of the chunky knit sweater, soups and stews are the perfect complement to the season. You donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need to wait for a chill in the air or for the leaves to change to turn garden-harvested vegetables into a hearty, filling meal for the whole family. Chef Brian Johnson has been simmering over these new ideas for one-pot dishes that are sure to warm you from the inside out.

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BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP 2 butternut squash, halved & roasted (4 pieces in total) 3 tbsp butter 1 cup diced sweet onion 3 cloves of garlic finely chopped ¼ cup maple syrup 4 cups chicken stock ¼ cup heavy cream ½ tsp ginger ¼ tsp cinnamon salt & pepper to taste Garnish: sour cream, fresh cilantro, fried chorizo Preheat oven to 400°F. Cut squash in half and remove seeds. Coat inside with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place cut side down on baking tray lined with parchment paper. Roast for 50-60 minutes or until easily pierced with fork. Remove and let cool. Scrape the inside of squash and reserve in a bowl. In a soup pot, melt butter and add onion. Cook until beginning to brown. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes. Add squash and mix well. Add maple syrup, spices, chicken stock and cream. Stir well and cook for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and puree the soup mixture using a hand emulsion blender. Add more stock for a thinner consistency if desired. (If you don’t have an emulsion blender, you can puree the soup with a food processor in batches.) Heat soup to a simmer. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste. Before serving, garnish with sour cream, cilantro and chorizo. ROASTED RED PEPPER SOUP 4 red peppers 1 cup diced shallots 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 ½ cups chicken stock 1 tsp smoked paprika 1 tsp crushed fennel seed salt & pepper to taste Garnish: toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, goat cheese

Preheat oven to 400°F. Place red peppers on a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Roast for 50 minutes, remembering to turn them over at 25 minutes. Once peppers are blistered, place in a bowl and cover with cling wrap. Let cool for 20 minutes. Peel and seed peppers and set aside. In a soup pot, melt butter and shallots and cook until beginning to brown. Add garlic and cook for another 2 minutes. Add reserved red peppers and mix well. Add chicken stock, smoked paprika and fennel. Simmer for 10 minutes.

Remove from heat and puree the soup mixture using an emulsion blender. (If you don’t have an emulsion blender, you can puree the soup with a food processor in batches.) Return to medium heat and simmer for 10 more minutes. Add salt & pepper to taste. Before serving, garnish soup with toasted pine nuts, fresh basil and goat cheese.

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BEEF BOURGUIGNON Part 1: 3-4 strips of thick-cut bacon 3 lbs stewing beef ½ cup flour 1 lb carrots cut to bite-sized pieces 1 large sweet onion, diced 2-3 cloves garlic, chopped 1 bottle of robust red wine, preferably Côtes du Rhône 1 tbsp of butter 1 tbsp of olive oil 1 small can of tomato paste 2 cups beef broth Make a “bouquet de garni” by bundling fresh thyme, parsley, bay leaves and rosemary Part 2: 1 tbsp butter 1 lb of pearl onions, blanched and peeled 1 lb crimini mushrooms, stemmed and chopped Preheat oven to 350°F. Fry bacon in an ovenproof stew pot or Dutch Oven. Once crispy, remove bacon and reserve in a bowl, leaving 2 tbsp of bacon grease in the bottom of the stew pot. Season beef with salt and pepper. Dust with 1/2 cup flour. Working in batches and careful not to overcrowd the pot, brown the beef in the bacon grease at medium-high heat. Once browned, remove to the reserve bowl with bacon. Pour 1 cup of red wine into the pot to deglaze. Be sure to scrape up all of the delicious bits stuck to the bottom. Pour into the reserved beef and bacon bowl. Add 1 tbsp of butter and 1 tbsp of olive oil to the stew pot. Add carrots and onion and cook until onion starts to brown. Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes more. Add tomato paste to the stew pot and cook until well combined. Stir in the remaining wine, beef stock and add the bouquet garni to the stew pot. Mix well. Return the beef, bacon and liquid from the reserve bowl to the pot. Stir until combined. Cover and put in oven for 90120 minutes. Part 2: About 15 minutes before removing the stew from the oven, use a separate frying pan to sauté the pearl onions in 1 tbsp butter until browned. Remove onions and set aside. Add mushrooms to same fry pan and cook until softened. Reserve and place with pearl onions. Pull stew pot out of oven. Remove the bouquet de garni. Add pearl onions and mushrooms to the stew pot and stir well. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes before serving. Serve with baguettes or over mashed potatoes.

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COCONUT CURRY CHICKEN STEW 3 chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 3 cups coconut milk 2-3 tbsp red curry paste (depending on preferred spice level) 1 cup chicken broth 2 tbsp fish sauce 1 tbsp lime juice 1 tsp white sugar 1 cup bamboo shoots, cut into strips 1 red pepper, cut into strips 1 cup mushrooms, chopped 1 cup snap peas, cut in half 1 dozen basil leaves, shredded (chiffonade) Over medium high heat, heat 1 cup of coconut milk and add curry paste. Bring to a boil and dissolve paste. Add chicken and coat in sauce. Add second cup of coconut milk. Stir well while bringing to a boil. Then let simmer for 5 minutes. Add fish sauce, lime juice and sugar. Stir well. Add third and final cup of coconut milk and chicken stock bringing to a boil. Once boiling, add bamboo, peas, peppers and mushrooms. Reduce and simmer for 10 minutes. Top with fresh basil and serve over hot cooked rice.

PUMPKIN PIE PARFAIT 3 tbsp butter 1 ½ cups pumpkin puree 3 tbsp maple syrup ¼ cup vanilla Greek yogurt 2 tbsp butter ½ cup brown sugar 1 cup pecans pieces or chopped pecans 1 tsp ginger 1 tsp cinnamon ¼ tsp nutmeg ¼ tsp powdered cloves 1 package of ginger snaps 3 cups of fresh whipping cream In a pot over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in pumpkin puree, maple syrup and spices. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from heat and let cool. Combine yogurt into the pumpkin mixture. Reserve. To candy the pecans, melt 2 tbsp butter in a small frying pan over low heat. Add ½ cup brown sugar until melted into butter. Add 1 cup pecan pieces. Coat pecan pieces and pour unto wax paper and let cool.

In a food processor, blend the ginger snaps into small crumbs. In a separate bowl, beat the whipping cream until stiff and chill in fridge. To assemble parfaits, layer ginger snap crumbs, then pumpkin filling, followed by whipping cream filling. Repeat pattern until glass is full. Top with candied pecans. Brian Johnson spends his free time experimenting with flavors. Although he loves being adventurous with food, this selftaught cooking enthusiast truly appreciates a simple meal made of fresh ingredients and thoughtful preparation. Brian enjoys making soul-satisfying meals for his family and community of friends who happily clean their plates then ask, "When are you opening your own restaurant?" While that dream may someday be in the works, Brian's recipes continue to transform his kitchen into a chefowned eatery that gives his wife and three children the best table in the house.

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THE BEST OF THE SEASON

Photography: Jessica Stevens

From apricots to zucchini, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a bushel of reasons to visit your local farmers market

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t’s not only because the produce is fresh off the vine that record numbers of locavores are visiting farmers markets every weekend. According to a study by the University of Iowa, we go to farmers markets primarily because of the connection – we get to meet the hardworking folks who are passionately committed to good food, a heathy lifestyle and a sustainable environment. As the saying goes, “Know your farmer, know your food.” If you’ve ever been to an open-air farmers market, you know they are alive with activity. Everywhere you look, people from all walks of life are genuinely happy to be taking it all in – the bouquets of fragrant herbs, ripened

and just-plucked produce, jars of golden honey, stunning handmade arts and crafts, the homegrown soundtrack of buskers strumming and fiddling, and hot grills sizzling with fried onions and farm-fresh meats. And if you haven’t yet made a trip to your local farmers market, allow us to offer 10 good reasons to do so this fall: 1. You’ll support farm families’ livelihoods.

When you shop at a farmers market, you are putting money directly into the hands of growers. This not only helps small, sustainable, family-run farms to survive, it boosts the local economy.

2. You get closer to nature.

Visiting a farmers market is a reminder of where real food comes from and how it’s meant to look. Sometimes that means there’s a little soil on it; sometimes that means the produce is misshapen, discolored, scarred or dented – in other words, it’s displayed in all its natural, untouched glory, freshly picked or dug straight out of the earth. 3. You can ask the growers questions.

The vendors not only want you to look at their fresh wares, they encourage you to hold and handle them, try a sample (goat cheese crostini, anyone?) and ask questions.

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This is the place to discover new things and learn more about food than anywhere else with people who are passionate about every aspect of what they produce. 4. Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll cut out the middleman.

Grocery store produce gets picked, then exported, then transported, then sits in a warehouse, and then finally finds its way to the store shelf. On the other hand, farmers market vendors deliver goods direct from the farm, sometimes within hours of harvesting. Local-grown food is fresher and tends to provide more nutrients. 5. You can have a healthy body AND a clean conscience.

Local farmers are committed to growing healthy food and many use sustainable practices, including minimizing waste and pollution. Most promote certified organic practices, such as reducing or eliminating the amount of hormones and pesticides that come in contact with the food. The best way to find out is to ask. 6. You canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t beat the selection.

According to the Food Marketing Institute, the average supermarket consistently carries 39,500 items. By comparison, a farmers market has fewer items but an ever-changing variety. In fact, you never know what will be offered from week to week because inventory turnover is high and based upon in-season availability. If you find something you like, buy it on the spot because it may not be there next week.

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CHECK OUT THESE MUST-VISIT MARKETS CHARLESTON, SC: The Charleston Farmers’ Market (CFM) is dedicated to the support and advocacy of Lowcountry farmers; it features prepared food, artisans, crafters, live performers and more. WATERLOO, ON: St. Jacobs, Canada’s largest year-round farmers market, is situated west of Toronto near a community that is home to over 4,000 Mennonites, many of whom produce meats, vegetables, food products and crafts. NEW YORK CITY, NY: The Union Square Greenmarket attracts 60,000 daily visitors. With over 140 vendors, it is an urban source for farm produce, fresh meat, fish, preserves and baked goods. CHICAGO, IL: The Green City Market is open from May through October. Situated next to Lincoln Park, the market invites one and all to taste the Midwest bounty and interact with local growers. 7. You’ll eat PIE!

For every season, there is a reason for freshly-baked farmhouse pie: apple, peach, rhubarb, pumpkin, pecan, strawberry, lemon, raisin, cherry… 8. You can stock up on goods before winter.

In the old days, fall was the season for canning and pickling so that a taste of harvest could be enjoyed throughout the winter. At a farmers market, you can purchase fresh fruit and berries to make your own preserves – or stock up on premade jars of jam, jelly, pickles, honey, chutney and syrup to indulge in until next spring. 9. You’ll engage with your community.

In this age of Twitter and Tinder, there is something charming about getting

outside and meeting people in person. At a crowded farmers market, you’ll surely bump into long lost friends and start up conversations with perfect strangers that are so interesting you’ll forget all about checking your phone. Ahhh. 10. You’ll leave inspired.

Move over orange, carrots now appear in a rainbow of colors: deep purple, dark red, bright yellow and even white. That’s only one example of the surprising, beautiful things you’ll discover that will tickle your creativity. In fact, the farmers market is a visual feast of color inspiration because let’s face it, no one does it better than Mother Nature.

KELOWNA, BC: The Kelowna Farmers’ and Crafters’ Markets boasts more than 165 vendors from across the Okanagan Valley, with a focus on handmade, locally-grown and artisanal products. BOULDER, CO: The Boulder County Farmers Markets’ mission is to support, promote and expand local agriculture, make fresh products accessible to the community and strengthen relationships between local food producers and food consumers.

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“ The real strength of our company lies in the quality of our employees. From studio to manufacturing, they are passionate about the products we produce and take great pride in the fruits of their labor.” – Carl Vizzi, Board of Directors, York Wallcoverings

LEGACY OF DESIGN

America’s oldest and largest wallpaper manufacturer, York continues to draw on its long, proud history for inspiration For over a century, York Wallcoverings has been manufacturing wallpaper from the same factory location in Pennsylvania’s picturesque Susquehanna Valley. The handful of workers who made York wallpaper back in 1895 would certainly be proud to know their factory continues to create wallcoverings for people across the U.S. and around the world, using the same high standards for durability, beauty and artistry. They would likely be equally impressed to learn that York still maintains and utilizes some of their original, 100-year-old presses alongside stateof-the-art digital equipment to produce beautiful designs for residential, commercial and adhesive wall décor solutions offered worldwide. York is one of a small group of companies worldwide which owns and operates all five print types under one roof. From the oldest and rarest to some of the most advanced, each press gives distinctive looks to the finished products. For example, the surface press York has carefully preserved dates back to the turn of the 19th century. This marvelous working example of early automated printing and turn-of-the-century engineering still produces a beautiful, painterly effect that modern presses simply cannot duplicate. Although printing technology has changed over the past century, the pride in craftsmanship that marked York’s early days endures today throughout this historic company.

YORK’S UNIQUE DESIGN PROCESS Timeless is the perfect word to describe York’s designs, which have served as the background to people’s lives and homes for over a century. Their current catalogue of 15,000 wallpaper styles, available in more than 85 countries, encompass a full spectrum of color and design from casual to elegant, classic to modern. Although large-scale artisanal production and local manufacturing have all but disappeared from the American landscape, York works hard to retain both. The vast majority of their products are designed in-house –including murals, appliques, and wallpapers embellished with recycled glass beads, mica, glitter, sand, metallic ink, flock and embroidery. York Wallcoverings’ design studio is long recognized for its collective talent and is renowned for innovative styling and artistry. Adept at uniting historical and modern aesthetics, designers find endless inspiration in York’s revered archives, home to thousands of document designs dating back to the early 18th century. Once the artists, designers and stylists create patterns destined to become York wallpapers, the sketchpad designs are electronically rendered and brought to life by apprenticed color experts, who ready each design for print. York’s craftspeople then print each design using in-house

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surface, gravure, rotary screen, flexographic or digital printing presses. The result of this exclusive creative process represents the craft of wallpaper-making and the skill of the print artist. York continues to break new ground in wall décor far beyond pleasing colors and carefully crafted artwork. To add tactile luxe and surface dimension, York has mastered reflective ink production and application. As a result, intricately-woven grasses, natural leaves, real mica and cork, glitter, sculptured inks, natural sand and recycled glass beads have all been incorporated into exquisite wallpapers for York’s upmarket collections. York also constantly looks for ways to improve quality and delight its customers. Recent innovations include both removable and repositionable adhesives and Sure Strip wallpapers, engineered for ease of installation and removal, plus digital solutions for custom wallpaper printing. Today, York wallpapers are made through a collaborative effort of more than 250 valued employees: designers, craftspeople, and manufacturing, customer service and support personnel in its York, PA headquarters, along with a team of domestic and international field representatives. “With a clear focus on the future, we are able to draw on our long, proud history for inspiration,” says Carl Vizzi, a member of York’s Board of Directors. “But the real strength of our company lies in the quality of our employees. From studio to manufacturing, they are passionate about the products we produce and take great pride in the fruits of their labor.”

WHAT’S ON TREND AT YORK WALLCOVERINGS Inspired by color, pattern and texture, York’s designers continuously keep an eye on global style trends (no wonder they’ve been The Stylemakers since 1895). According to their forecast, here are four ahead-of-thecurve specialty wall fashions we’ll see more of in 2018: NATURALS: Grass cloth, sisal, lotus and magnolia leaves, paper weaves, renewable cork, mother of pearl, and mica all take York’s concept of Organic Luxury to a new level. RECYCLED GLASS BEAD & SAND: The first American manufacturer to add recycled glass beads and sand to wallpaper, York hand-crafted its own machine from scratch to achieve these effects. SPECIALTY: Embroidery, metal filigreed, hammered metal discs – York loves to experiment with embellishing wallpapers, and to beautiful effect. Tactile and visually rich, these accents add texture without distraction; glamour without glitz. MYLAR: Subtly shimmering metallic wallpapers are a York specialty. York has developed specialty inks to create luminous shades of copper, bronze, silver, platinum, gold, brass and alluring mixed metals of enigmatic colors while its designers play with the perfect balance of matte and shine in individual patterns. FLOCKING: A luxury product at the turn of the century, Flocking descended into cliché by the late 1970s, when most was made of brittle viscose rayon. York was instrumental in reimagining Flocking as a high-style, trending luxe wallcovering and today, offers modern flocked designs made of velvety soft fade-resistant nylon.

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VIEW FROM THE TOP A decorative fabric treatment adds that perfect finishing flair

ant windows with swagger? Top treatments, like a valance – also known as that short length of drapery hung above a window – have the wonderful ability to be completely casual but also extremely elegant. Whether simply stated or extravagantly customized, valances are able to cover unsightly curtain rods and drapery bars or, when combined with draperies, blinds, shades or shutters, create a beautiful view from the inside looking out. It’s believed that valances first came into fashion during the sumptuous Victorian era. Because fabric was handmade and therefore very expensive in the 1700s, it was considered an extravagance afforded only by the wealthy, who used it to dress the windows of their homes. Layering ornate, heavy curtains was a show of wealth that not only created a luxurious aesthetic, it helped keep the cold out of drafty mansions. It shielded precious possessions from sunlight damage and protected privacy to a certain extent – although enterprising thieves would sometimes poke into windows using special hooks to swipe the valuable fabrics. Valances, or pelmets as they were known in Victorian days and continue to be called in the UK, were used to dress the tops of the windows, hiding the curtain rod and any mechanical parts. Today’s valances can spruce up a plain window, add a complementary color to a room or give a space without crown molding some visual appeal. With a wide range of design options, colors and patterns to choose from, they are one of the most versatile home accents available.

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ARCHED VALANCE: Highly proportioned, this valance has a dramatic top arch and works well in rooms with hard, square edges. Take the arched valance from pleated, comfortable country style all the way to formal and sophisticated by opting for box pleats and brush fringe with matching drapery panels.

BOX-PLEATED VALANCE: The box-pleated valance comes in a myriad of variations. From multiple, smaller pleats to a few larger folds, they can offer a dramatically different effect ranging from modern to classic depending on the drapes with which they are partnered. For a more stately look (suitable for a formal dining room, for example) try a box-pleated valance with sculptural lines and drapes that puddle on the floor beneath. A symmetrical linear box-pleated valance with clean and perfectlyproportioned panels offers a look that runs the gamut from traditional to contemporary. CORNICE: While technically not a valance (due to its construction of hard substrates that have been upholstered) a cornice does the same job as a soft valance. Also made in various shapes and sizes, different fabrics or outlines can substantially change the look of a room. An intricately-carved cornice can evoke the opulence of royalty while clean and tailored construction can provide contemporary appeal. Slight adjustments will take a cornice from art deco to playfully-designed frames for nurseries.

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PATTERN PLAY

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Creating a perfectly balanced look that’s interesting and multilayered without being overwhelming is easier than you think when you keep color, scale, design and texture in mind.

same type and scale together to keep the look pleasing to the eye.

and a stripe with a solid and a paisley and a dot. It works and it’s easy. Do not mix several different fabrics that are the same together, for example mixing seven geometrics or ten florals together is risky business best left to a design professional.

SCALE: Play with scale and use it to your advantage. Do not use similar patterns of the same size – that’s a recipe for near disaster. Select a combination of big, small and medium sized patterns.

TEXTURE: This is an easy way to bring dimension to the space. A mix of textures can often exude comfort and creates interest in your scheme in a very subtle manner. This can be a mix of a few or several different textures. Think linen drapes, a velvet sofa and a mix of tweeds, twills and cottons for your cushions. It’s an area where more can be more with little risk of going wrong.

DESIGN: This one is important. Mix different designs but do not mix same designs. Choose a floral both big and small, mix in a geometric

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COLOR: Find a palette and stick to it. You’ll find you can mix almost anything together if it’s bound by the same family of colors. In fact, professional fabric houses do this for you – their sample books are often arranged by color family.

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Taking into account your design style, your homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s decor and your personal tastes, we want to help you find your color personality. Whether it be relaxed, dramatic, or balanced, we have ideas and tips for choosing

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why we love them?

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Excellent for trims and accent architecture, it adds instant depth and framing to a space

Fresh with the faintest hint of warmth, this white creates the perfect blank canvas

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This shade of gray has enough warmth to pair well with browns and beige hues.

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tip: When a single accent color is used in an all-neutral room, the room takes on the spirit of the accent hue.

Whites are receding and refreshing and have the ability to open up a space. In contrast, grays and blacks are advancing and dramatic and have the ability to close in a space. But used in tandem, whites, grays, and blacks can emphasize the structural elements of a room, increasing the architectural impact.

Neutral plays well with:

As a rule of thumb, clean neutrals play well with every other hue in the spectrum. However, often the most sophisticated and compelling neutral harmonies are created when they are mixed with muted or nuanced neutrals ones that have a subtle variation of hue and tone.

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Great gray - striking as an accent

Soulful neutral that is anything but dull

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colorful spaces Top Classic Brights why we love them?

If energy and vibrancy are what youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re aiming for, neutral color harmonies will never do. Finding the perfect dynamic bright for your space can take a room from average to amazing in no time flat.

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Bold primary yellow is optimistic and cheerful

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Burnt Red

Bright red hues are energetic, lively, and vivacious

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Bright colors play well with: Clean white helps showcase the intensity of your chosen bright

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Midtone blues are mellow and calm, great for casual settings

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Pastel blues are gentle and breezy, creating a sense of openness and space

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Blackberry PPG 542-7

A smaller, angled

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table juxtaposes the soft curves of a classic chair

the impact of

multiple prints

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Replace (or roll up) the rug for an entirely different look

We’ve all got one lurking somewhere: whether you call it Granny’s Perch, Mama’s Seat or The Baba Chair, it’s one of those pieces you don’t know what to do with, but can’t bear to let go. Fear not, with a little imagination and a dash of bohemian sensibility, Mama’s Seat can get back in the driver’s seat with a simple makeover that’ll have you sitting pretty.

TRY THIS WALL FINISH: This fabulous widestripe wallpaper from the new Magnolia Collection by design star Joanna Gaines for York Wallcoverings has a handpainted feel, making everyone wonder — is it really paper? A faux fur rug and a chunky knit throw, both in mint green, add softness and warmth while keeping the look light and fresh.

HAVE A SEAT: First, assess your chair. We chose to paint out the wood trims on ours and upholster the body in a bright cranberry solid (if the upholstery on your chair is still in good shape, you may be able to simply replace the seat cover). For our seat, we selected a small-scale paisley print with an equal mix of cream, mint, purple and cranberry – an unexpected mix that allows for a multitude of decorating options.

NO, THAT WALL FINISH: We love the warm envelope a deep paint color provides, and this deep purple sets the tone for a cozy space. To create a serene nook to enjoy a good book, we added a simple flatwoven wool rug in colors that echo the wall color, and a modern leggy side table. All you need is a pair of reading glasses and a cup of tea.

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SPROUTING WITH COLOR E

No reason to feel envious; this season, there’s plenty of green to go around

veryone is crushing on green these days. Just a quick survey around our office revealed that our team has recently amassed several covetable accessories ranging from a crushed velvet sofa in emerald to a frosted jade glass table lamp. Green represents growth, nature, money, fertility and safety. It’s not only soothing to the eye, it’s associated with rejuvenation and health. The thing about the greens currently in play in the design world is their complexity. Sophisticated undertones emphasize natural hues (think earthly organics: forest, leaves, grass, olives, limes – you get the picture) with a broader appeal that makes it oh so easy to incorporate into home design. Whether your style is bold and deep or light and airy, take a cue from Mother Nature’s primary palette and envelop your space in green this season starting with a gorgeous wallpaper. From rich malachite to painterly watercolors to a mossy, organic motif – it may be a challenge to narrow it down to one choice, but even if you’re a greenhorn, you’ll get it right. This is one color that will never make you blue.

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DINING ROOM Pine Garland 1126-6

Soothing and organic green leaves feel at home when chosen in an oversized scale and paired with popular gold metals and creamy whites.

Delicate White 1001-1

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Bump up Scandi furniture and white loft living with a jolt of jewel toned emerald green. Malachite, a symbol of healing and well-being with its hypnotizing deep swirls, is glamorous and earthy simultaneously.

Holly Leaf 1143-7

LIVING ROOM Painterly watercolors remain strongly positioned at the forefront of home dĂŠcor trends. Interesting and endless color combinations, like this cream and gold with varying shades of blue greens, will ensure it stays put for a while.

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When decorating with neutrals, adding delicious pops of color creates visual interest in a monochromatic scheme. Injections of deep oranges and corals in the form of handmade pottery add a cheery bohemian touch and artisanal element to the room.

A subtle two-tone geometric wallpaper is exciting to the eye and acts as a floor-to-ceiling art installation. Intimidated by the thought of committing to an entire room of wallpaper? Try a single feature wall. This is a very easy and effective way to establish a focal point in your space.

Find a fabric you love and draw inspiration from it for the rest of your room. This soft, whimsical floral print offers a palette of neutral tones along with splashes of peach and rust that can be taken into consideration when choosing paint, wallpaper, furniture and accessories.

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A neutral paint color will serve as a solid backdrop that pulls everything together into one cohesive scheme while supporting the design elements in the room. No need to go bold on the walls when there are already so many interesting textures and colors in the space.

Whiskers PPG 1025-3

Rather than defaulting to a simple white subway tile, try a textured or patterned beauty for a twist on an old classic. A bounty of different prints and colors are on trend and readily available.

Espresso Espresso

Aged Aged Oak Oak

Weathered Weathered Wood Wood

Color inspiration

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Beautiful color brochures and take home swatches to make color selection easier.

2017 TRENDS Newest colors

VICENTE WOLF Beautiful neutrals

FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Natural, organic colors

INTERIORS Gorgeous wall colors