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View RSVP Our readers have their say Style Files News, ideas and trends More or Less Elements for alfresco dining Finds New from the world of design Garden News New tools, great reads and the ﬂower of the year Artist File Artist Elizabeth McIntosh Focus Indoor-outdoor stools Money Talk How to get high style for less Personal Style Reena Sotropa’s tiny trailer in Calgary Food News A roundup of our favourite Ask A Chef recipes Shopping List Our suppliers Source Guide Where to ﬁnd it Ask A Designer™ Jennifer Koper’s tips for adding colour to rooms while we’re staying at home Trendwatch Limoncello

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ON THE COVER A stunning dining room by Allison Willson. Story, page 42. Photography by Patrick Biller.

42 House & Home of the Month Natural Instincts Designer Allison Willson updates a family home with her fresh take on traditional style. 50 Decorating Classic in the Country Art and antiques reign in designer Michael Angus’s Victorian farmhouse. 58 Design A Perfect Balance A heritage home in Ancaster, Ont., that combines modern style with rural charm. 66 Bathrooms Daily Rituals Three inspiring bathrooms, plus the best new products and what’s trending now. 76 Food & Entertaining Kitchen Stories Top Chef Canada judge Chris Nuttall-Smith shares his favourite barbecue recipes.

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PATRICK BILLER Photographer, “Natural Instincts” (page 42) Before shooting interiors, Patrick worked at botanical gardens in Ontario’s Niagara Region and in Tofino, B.C. Best bargain buy? Designer linen bed sheets from a big-box store — I’ll take my luxury lying down. How would you spend $10,000 to refresh your home? I’m an enthusiastic home cook, so I’d buy a new gas range to please my plant diet.

MÉLANIE CHERRIER Designer, “Daily Rituals” (page 66) Mélanie’s design mission is to create spaces that are durable and have a warm, timeless ambience. Something that’s worth the splurge? An impressive chandelier that makes a bold centerpiece in any room. Piece you’d rather refinish than replace? My vintage Louis XV–inspired canapé settee. I’m thinking of reupholstering it in velvet.

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CHRIS NUTTALL-SMITH Writer, “Kitchen Stories” (page 76) When the Top Chef Canada judge isn’t working, Chris spends his time hiking and backcountry canoeing. Best bargain buy? The giant 1930s newspaper ad posters on our staircase wall — they cost only $15 and never fail to turn heads! How would you spend $10,000 to refresh your home? Great-quality paint; it’s the most underrated upgrade in a room. 8 H&H JUNE 2020

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YOUR LETTERS OUR READERS HAVE THEIR SAY. These are definitely uncertain times that have many of us anxious and unsettled. Fortunately, I’ve been able to social isolate at our cottage. Thankfully, my wicker basket full of House & Home magazines dating back to the Summer 2003 issues have me engrossed. As I was perusing, I realized the photos and articles have been quite impactful on our cottage life throughout the years. When we decided to renovate the interior, I immediately went to my stack of H&H magazines. The idea of turning a sofa table into a kitchen island in the July 2007 issue helped us achieve our new layout. I was also inspired by a Canadian flag pillow in the July 2013 issue to sew my own, and it was this same issue that inspired my family to visit B.C.’s Sunshine Coast. Of course, we had to bring home a piece of driftwood, which we turned into a handle for our bathroom door. Thank you for years of wonderful ideas and inspiration! — MICHELE DOTEY, Kawartha Lakes, Ont. Why does the Food section on the website not contain all the recipes published in the magazine? I want to be able to print them as I do with recipes from other magazines I subscribe to, but they’re not on your website. Please fix this! — DONNA KUCY, Ajijic, Jalisco, Mexico Lynda’s reply: Our website is being improved and will soon look and function better than ever before. And our archive of recipes will be easier to find with the new search tools!

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I especially liked April’s “Southern Accent” column by Tommy Smythe. If possible, listing paint colours for all rooms featured would be helpful. Keep up the good work! — MARLENE DREHER, Calgary I’m an 83-year-old “kid” who gets great pleasure from your magazine. I enjoy seeing all the new styles, colours and textiles that your designers use in their stories, and especially the rooms that have Persian carpets. I find the rugs bring such warmth to our homes; their creative artistry and history bring me joy and excitement. I hope I keep seeing more of these carpets being used by your talented designers. — LOUISE DAVIES, North Bay, Ont. When Lynda wrote in last month’s editorial that she would love to hear from readers, I felt compelled to share my bathroom reno. I planned it for a number of years, so I appreciated the cost breakdowns in the magazine. One quote was more than $21,000 — I was so disheartened because I just couldn’t afford it. I realized that my Persian luxury spa wasn’t going to happen. So, I went a different route — my daughter and I joked that it would be a “Canadian Shield Luxe” look: wood, mineral, glass. We also added a little Persian pattern, hammam towels and Swedish wallpaper. The bathroom is now a place I love, and your content was a way-finder through all the factors. We showered at the YMCA for two weeks, and it was worth it in the end. Thanks H&H! — SUSAN HEIDENREICH, Winnipeg

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GOTTA HAVE IT

Text by Kimberley Brown/Photography courtesy of Lisa Corti

Bold floral print bedding gives the cosiest room in the house a quick and easy makeover thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s far from garden variety. Block-printed bedding by Lisa Corti. Quilt, $616; Euro sham cover, $92; bolster, $185. At Hopson Grace.

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Full Bloom Flex Corner Double End seat frame, Category B cushions, Medium floating table, prices upon request. At Jardin de Ville and Home Société.

BACKYARD BLISS

More than ever, we need our outdoor spaces to feel like a fresh-air escape and a comfortable extension of our everyday living areas. Lounge comfortably together but apart on Manutti’s Flex outdoor seating. The low-slung teak and aluminum furniture is offered in a range of pieces, including corner end seats with plenty of room to stretch out. Connect them with a coffee table that keeps snacks, sips and summer reads close at hand. Frames are available in Black and Brushed Teak Nero (shown) or creamy Flint and Teak.

SOFT AND SUBTLE OR BRIGHT AND COLOURFUL, THERE’S FLORAL BEDDING TO SUIT ANY STYLE.

PALE PALETTE Peonia Grande bedding bursting with oversized blooms in soft shades of petal pink, coral and white is both dramatic and demure. U.K.-based Designers Guild digitally prints its signature patterns on 300 thread count cotton sateen to ensure a luxe feel that lasts. Duvet cover, $465; sham, $135; deco pillow, $320. At Au Lit Fine Linens.

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Happy Feet As feel-good designs go, it’s hard to top Ikea’s new flatwoven Tiphede rug. Made with 100 per cent rescued cotton (raw material that would otherwise have been discarded in yarn production), it’s light on the environment and your budget — at $15, it’s one of the Swedish retailer’s most affordable rugs. The off-white colourway naturally brightens floors for summer while subtle black stitches add graphic interest. When the rug needs freshening, simply toss it in the washing machine.

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Tiphede rug, 4' x 6', $15. At Ikea.

SATURATED SHADES Interior and fashion designer Lisa Corti’s fearless use of colour took root during her childhood in Ethiopia. Her workshop in Milan and frequent trips to India infuse her textiles with a fabulousanywhere flavour. She doesn’t hesitate to combine bright pink with lime green, and neither should you. Bedding, from $92 to $616 per piece. At Hopson Grace. SEE SHOPPING LIST

Text by Kimberley Brown/Photography courtesy of Jardin de Ville (Backyard Bliss)/Ikea (Sustainable Design)/ Au Lit Fine Linens (Full Bloom, Pale Palette)/Lisa Corti (Full Bloom, Saturated Shades)

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The living room of a Hudson, Que., home by the designer emphasizes comfort and style.

HOT TAKE

JANE CHARRON SHARES HER PREFERENCES AND PREDICTIONS FOR 2020. MOOD YOU LIKE TO CREATE IN A HOUSE: One that, whenever you come home, you think, This is where I want to be.

< MONTREAL DESIGNER JANE CHARRON began her career as a fashion buyer, and brings a knowing eye to a range of styles. Her current projects include a New York–inspired home in Old Montreal and a modern take on country living in the Eastern Townships. Sicily 13 by Quebec photographer Julie Couture.

UltraFresh Front Load washer in Satin Nickel by GE, from $1,398; pedestal, from $299. At Canadian Appliance Source.

KEY INFLUENCE ON DESIGN IN 2020: More conscious design. DESIGN MOTTO: It’s always about the client… and then taking them further with a little edge that surprises them. INTO: Tibet Small Scale fabric by Clarence House. I include something from this series in most of my project presentations. OVER: Overdone shine and cold grey walls. HOT SPOT: Cape Town, South Africa. I would stay in a fabulous local hotel or cottage with ocean views, then top it off with a safari. Life-changing!

“MY CLIENTS ARE EAGER TO INVEST IN HIGH-QUALITY PIECES FOR THEIR HOMES”

IF YOU COULD ONLY BUY ONE MORE THING FOR YOUR HOME: Oversized art that goes right through you and is powerful in the space. Some of my favourite pieces are by David Burdeny, Jennifer Hornyak, James Lahey and Julie Couture. RIGHT: Zero Waste pillow by Oliver Yaphe, $425. At Y&Co. ABOVE RIGHT: Tibet Small Scale fabric. $620/yd. Through Clarence House. 16 H&H JUNE 2020

COLOUR CRUSH Pale Oak (OC-20), Benjamin Moore.

Now’s the time to freshen up your laundry room: the musty odour many front-load washing machines suffer from is finally a thing of the past. GE Appliances Canada’s new model combines three innovations that prevent unwanted scents from taking hold: a redesigned gasket for better drainage, the special UltraFresh Vent System with OdorBlock that wicks away excess moisture, and antimicrobial technology (the blue bands) that wards off bacteria. This triple threat even allows the washer’s door to stay closed between washes without worry. SEE SHOPPING LIST

Produced by Kimberley Brown and Bianca Zanotti (Hot Take)/Text by Kimberley Brown (Clean Home)/Photography by Maxime Desbiens (Hot Take, Jane’s portrait)/Monic Richard (Hot Take, living room)/courtesy of Julie Couture (Hot Take, art)/Clarence House (Hot Take, fabric)/Y&Co. (Hot Take, pillow)/GE Appliances Canada (Clean Home)

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MORE OR LESS We’re all looking forward to shopping again, especially for our outdoor spaces. Add these great finds to your deck or patio, and start sipping under the sun! Produced by BIANCA ZANOTTI

OFF-WHITE PATIO UMBRELLA

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Deluxe 10-feet Tilting patio umbrella in White by CorLiving. Fabric: polyester; frame: aluminum. 96" h. x 118" diam. At Hudson’s Bay.

9-foot Tilting patio umbrella in Light Beige. Fabric: fibreglass; frame: aluminum. 108" h. x 108" diam. At Bed Bath & Beyond.

Kuggö/Lindöja patio umbrella in Beige by Eva Lilja Löwenhielm. Fabric: polyester; frame: aluminum, zinc, steel. 94½" h. x 118⅛" diam. At Ikea.

FLORAL MELAMINE PLATE $22

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Blue Rose Melamine dinner plate by Jan Erika for Juliska. Melamine. 11" diam. Special order through William Ashley China.

Floral Melamine plate. Melamine. 12" diam. At HomeSense.

Caprice Floral Melamine dinner plate in Teal, Blush, Purple and Persimmon. Melamine. 10½" diam. At Crate & Barrel.

ROUND WOOD DINING TABLE

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Boardwalk Round dining table in Teak. Teak. 31" h. x 47" diam. Through Jardin de Ville.

Teak Round table in Brown by All Things Cedar. Teak; brass. 29" h. x 48" diam. At Rona.

Round Folding Eucalyptus dining table in Brown Umber Stain Finish. Eucalyptus. 29" h. x 43" diam. Through The Home Depot.

BLUE INDOOR-OUTDOOR RUG $699

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Isle CS Indooroutdoor rug in Sea Girt. PET yarns. 5' x 8'. Through Alexanian’s.

Manhasset Indoor-outdoor rug in Denim by Couristan. Polypropylene. 5' x 8'. At Nordstrom.

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$394 Herringbone Indoor-outdoor rug in Light Blue/Ivory by Dash & Albert. Polypropylene. 5' x 8'. Through Cocoon Furnishings. SEE SHOPPING LIST

Exclusively Ours GLUCKSTEINHOME Sedona six-piece set $2199.99

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1. GLOW ON Handsomely woven in seagrass, the Torared pendant lampshade brings a touch of nature to your home while casting a pretty pattern on the wall. By Emma Olbers. 13" h. x 14" diam. $20. At Ikea.

3. SET UP Cork handles and sleek lines add a dash of European ﬂair to the Noch 16-piece ﬂatware set. By Herdmar. Stainless steel; cork. 8¾" l. (fork); 10" l. (knife); 9" l. (tablespoon); 6¼" l. (teaspoon). $350/set. At Hudson’s Bay.

4. PORCH PERCH The mid-century modern–style Round Two lounge chair has weather- and UV-resistant materials that make it a hassle-free addition to an outdoor entertaining area. Teak; rope. 31" h. x 33" w. x 31" d. $1,200 (cushions not included). At Jardin de Ville.

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5. ART FORM Either ﬁlled with fresh blooms or left empty as a sculptural accent, the Hagen vase looks striking in a living room vignette. In Dark Grey. Ceramic. 8⅔" h. x 9" diam. $85. At Elte.

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2. ON THE WALL A pastel-hued abstract painting turned wall covering, Portico wallpaper by Eskayel can be hung to create a dreamy large-scale mural. Clay-coated paper. 27" w. x 13' l. (panel). $629/panel. Through Y&Co.

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6. ON THE RUSTIC SIDE Consider using this Teak stool with grasscovered seat as a side table near the tub; it’s the ideal spot for a candle or book while you soak. Teak; mendong. 18" h. x 25" w. x 11" d. $395. At Wills & Prior. 7. THROUGH THE JUNGLE Bring the outdoors in with this leaf-print, colour-blocked Amazon throw pillow. Cotton; polyester. 17" sq. $40. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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FIND YOUR Zen Fresh ideas for what to do in June. By WENDY JACOB

MEDITATION STATION

In this Bondi Beach backyard near Sydney, Australia, a fern- and palm-filled sanctuary allows for seated meditation and has deck space for a yoga mat or pillow.

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2020 FLOWER OF THE YEAR

Canadian company Watson Gloves is turning plastic into an eco-friendly garden tool. Made from 96 per cent recycled PET (polyethylene terephthalate) water bottles, these gloves feature water-resistant leather and silicone-print palms to cut down on slippage, hooded fingertips to protect a mani and padded knuckle bars for dealing with thorny issues. Lily gardening gloves, $16. Through Watson Gloves and The Home Depot.

Planting ‘Sincerity’ dahlias (Dahlia x hybrida), the Canada Blooms Flower of the Year for 2020, may be the next best thing to wearing rose-coloured glasses. “ ‘Sincerity’ was the most popular dahlia because of bloom size and the eye-popping bicoloured petals,” says Rodger Tschanz, the trial garden manager at University of Guelph who tested them last year. These blooms can be planted in containers or borders, and the tubers should be dug up in the fall to overwinter indoors. $10 each. Through Creekside Growers.

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Urban Oasis: Tranquil Outdoor Spaces at Home by Rebecca Gross hopscotches over the globe to show off beautiful balconies, terraces and patios. Images Publishing, 2020, $55.

Ula Maria’s Green: Simple Ideas for Small Outdoor Spaces is filled with small front gardens, minuscule courtyards and petite roof terraces that have been transformed into versatile outdoor rooms. Octopus Books, 2020, $30.

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Urban agriculture, including keeping chickens, is a growing movement in Canada. Though several major cities are zoned to keep backyard hens, in Toronto, this is the ﬁnal summer for its pilot project. Rentthechicken.com is a resource for Ontario and B.C. city dwellers who want to give urban homesteading (and fresh eggs) a try.

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Photography by Corrie Bond, from Urban Oasis (backyard)/Jason Ingram (Green cover)/Albert Vecerka-Esto (Urban Oasis cover)/courtesy of Watson Gloves (gloves)/Canada Blooms (dahlia)/Garden design by Quercus Gardens (backyard)

Creating an outdoor area for meditation is the perfect way to practise self-care while we're all staying home. In a 2020 survey by outdoor design company Yardzen, 74 per cent of homeowners said that relaxation spaces were the most important component of their backyard. A 2019 nature.com study also found that spending even 120 minutes a week outdoors can significantly boost happiness and overall well-being. Check out the gardens in these books for inspiration — they show how to create restful retreats in small spaces or dense urban locales.

ARTIST FILE

Cat (2020).

COLOUR BURST Diana Hamm on Vancouver painter Elizabeth McIntosh’s mastery of form and colour.

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THE ARTIST: Elizabeth McIntosh is a Vancouver-based artist who uses a bright, bold palette to create paintings that burst with energy and offer windows into ambiguous narratives. Exploring the line between abstract and representational, and pushing from spontaneous to strategic, Elizabeth continues to create attractive and interesting works. THE WORKS: Over the course of two decades, Elizabeth’s painting has developed a recognizable language in which repetition and pattern play are consistent visual keys. Early on in her career, her work was very geometric and abstract, with a focus on form and colour. Her new works are still abstract but have recognizable shapes that hint at enough of a story to allow the viewer to create their own tale. In Cat (2020), for example, the cat is unlikely to be the first thing you see. My eye was immediately drawn to the undulating rainbow lines in the background. Only after I looked more closely (and read the title!) did I notice that the black framing around the canvas includes a cat on the right-hand side. I really like this playfulness — that things are hiding in plain view. The contrast between the hidden cat and the hypnotic lines fuels the viewer’s imagination. As Elizabeth explains: “In the end, many of the more recent paintings do have a narrative element but, for me, it’s an ambiguous one. I never have an intention for a painting to be read in a particular way. My hope is that they are open and contain multiple narrative and visual possibilities.” When Elizabeth started painting, her work was very spontaneous. She did not like to draw, sketch or plan the works; she preferred to be in a natural dialogue whereby she’d begin on the canvas and see what happened. Now her paintings have become more strategic. “I still find a way to improvise in the way I paint them by varying the application of paint and figuring out how the paint should look,” she says. “All the newer paintings have to be made quickly or they don’t meet my criteria of feeling fresh — like they just landed there without effort. If a painting starts to feel at all laboured, I take it off and start over.”

Photography by Jennifer Latour and Redia Soltis (Elizabeth’s portrait)/ Adam Moco (Diana’s portrait)/Site Photography, courtesy of Catriona Jeff ries (art)

LEFT: Elizabeth McIntosh’s vibrant paintings are at times representational and, at others, abstract.

With the Moon Under My Arm (2015).

Flower House (2019).

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Elizabeth’s paintings are based on an archive of imagery, which includes art history, family photos, iPad doodles and her own life experience. Show Up, Elizabeth’s Islands, her last solo exhibition at Vancouver’s recent exhibition Catriona Jeffries gallery, was largely painted during at Oakville Galleries a residency on Newfoundland and Labrador’s in Oakville, Ont., Fogo Island. Elizabeth also has a personal history marked the artist’s with Barbados and, in the series, she captures first solo exhibition in an institution (rather a psychological essence of “island culture” and than a commercial “island time.” Though two very different places, the gallery) outside notion of slowing down is connective to both. Prop of Vancouver. In Window (2017), for example, transports you to a September, Elizabeth place of calm and leisure with an overtone of sea will be showing a new body of work at breeze. Prop Window is much more steeped in Catriona Jeffries reality than some of her more abstract work; the in Vancouver. Prop Window (2017). repeated purple lines done in a thick brushstroke suggest the pattern and framing of a curtain and a playfulness reminiscent of textile design. the Art Gallery of Ontario, the Vancouver Art Gallery and the One of the things I love about Elizabeth’s work is how Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal. Elizabeth’s works fluid it is. Sometimes it’s representational, sometimes, start at $7,500 for smaller pieces. She is represented by abstract. In some works, she includes things immediately Catriona Jeffries in Vancouver, Canada gallery in New York recognizable to the viewer and, in others, it’s all a mystery. and Tanya Leighton gallery in Berlin. This international In a recent painting called Flower House (2019), Elizabeth exposure has garnered her a wide collector base. keeps to her pattern and repetition. The flowers are painted continuously through and over the canvas. After looking more closely, you actually work out a figure wearing a dress, Diana Hamm of WK ART is a Toronto art perhaps walking through a field of flowers. Or perhaps advisor. A graduate of Sotheby’s Institute of Art in London, U.K., Diana focuses the flowers are on her dress? I love the ambiguity and that on contemporary art and discovering the subject almost becomes an afterthought because the emerging artists. She also advises private form and colour are executed so well. clients on acquisitions and collectionCOLLECTING: Elizabeth’s work is in major museum building. Find out more at wkart.ca. collections, including the National Gallery of Canada,

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Bring a dash of modern to your terrace, patio or deck. Produced by KAI ETHIER | Text by HARLEEN SIDHU

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6 1. Otterön/Innerskär Indoor-outdoor pouffe in Purple by Maria Vinka. Polypropylene. 16⅛" h. x 18⅞" diam. $60. At Ikea. 2. Carmen Indoor-outdoor stool. Teak. 15¾" h. x 15¾" sq. $455. . 3. Modern Hexagon Indoor-outdoor garden stool in Orange by Safavieh. Glazed ceramic. 18" h. x 13" diam. $260. At Rona. 4. Fleur Ceramic Indoor-outdoor garden stool in Sapphire Blue by Emissary. Glazed ceramic. 18" h. x 14½" diam. $385. At Bed Bath & Beyond. 5. Quilted Stripe Cactus Indoor-outdoor garden stool end table in Green, Blush, Yellow, White & Black. Glazed earthenware. 18" h. x 13" sq. $349. At Crate & Barrel. 6. Hamilton Indoor-outdoor side table in Dark Grey by Harrison and Nicholas Condos for Harbour Outdoor. Olefin rope. 15¾" h. x 21" diam. $745. At Elte.

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7. Dad Cement Indoor-outdoor stool in Grey by Zuo Modern. Enamel-cement blend; rope. 16" h. x 16" diam. $380. At Hudson’s Bay. 8. Indooroutdoor garden stool. Ceramic. 29" h. x 22" diam. $60. At HomeSense. 9. Villa Indoor-outdoor patio stool in Aqua by Safavieh. Glazed ceramic. 17" h. x 15" w. x 14" d. $179. Through The Home Depot. 10. Bamba Indoor-outdoor stool in Black & Gold. Ceramic. 17½" h. x 13¼" diam. $254. At VdeV Maison. 11. Indoor-outdoor cube in Cast Coral. Marine Board Sunbrella fabric. 16" h. x 17" sq. $249. At Hauser Company Stores. 12. Breaden Indoor-outdoor stool in White. Resin composite. 24" h. x 15½" sq. $199. At Urban Barn. 28 H&H JUNE 2020

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Plaster walls give this dining room by Jersey Ice Cream Co. a mellow, aged look.

PLASTER WALLS Turn your walls into tactile canvases with a Venetian plaster finish. This centuries-old technique can be topped with wax for a polished effect. Here are three ways to bring the look home. 30 H&H JUNE 2020

Photography by Skye McAlpine/Room design by Jersey Ice Cream Co.

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Photography by Alex Lukey (plaster bathroom)/courtesy of Ingredients LDN Homewares (plaster kitchen)/Pure & Original (Lime Fresco paint)/ Annie Sloan (plaster DIY)/Room design by John Baker and Juli Daoust-Baker with Christine Ho Ping Kong and Peter Tan (plaster bathroom)

Venetian plaster walls enhance this kitchen’s stone counters and warm wood accents. Professionals like Darrell Morrison of Decorative Painting & Plastering Concepts in Surrey, B.C., create a Venetian plaster finish by artfully applying thin layers of lime plaster topped with wax in a labour-intensive process. COST: Approx. $9,000–$14,000 for a typical 10-foot-square room, depending on the style of finish and complexity of the work.

ONE-STEP DIY Lime Fresco paint in Skin Powder from Pure & Original gives this farmhouse bathroom a cloudy appearance that’s similar to plaster treatments. The combination of lime, pigment and water creates the effect in one application using a lime paint brush with extra-long, firm bristles (or try a masonry brush). Lime paint can be sealed, so it’s moisture- and bacteria-resistant, making it suitable for bathrooms and kitchens. COST: $167 for a 2.5 litre can of paint, which covers 86 to 129 square feet in a single layer + $10 for a specialty brush. Lime Fresco paint by Pure & Original, Mjölk; Marshalltown Masonry brush, The Home Depot.

THREE-STEP DIY You can get a plaster effect by layering any brand of paint in two or three shades, and texturizing the lighter top shades by rubbing them with crumpled paper and damp rags. Unlike lime paint, the finish stays relatively flat so it can be easily repainted. This wall (shown, right) was created using three colours of Chalk Paint by Annie Sloan. 1. A base coat of Scandinavian Pink (the darkest colour) was rolled onto the wall and left to dry. 2. A 50-50 mix of Henrietta (the medium shade) and water was brushed on in random patches, then rubbed with crumpled paper while the paint was still wet. This process was repeated until the whole wall was done. Allow the paint to dry. 3. A wash of Paloma (the lightest colour) was brushed on, then dabbed off with a damp rag to create a powdery look. EXPERT TIP: Before beginning, try a practise patch with paint samples until you get the effect you like. COST: Approx. $47 per 1-litre can of Chalk Paint, which covers 140 square feet. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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DESIGNER WALLPAPER Give plain walls new life with bold colour and rich pattern. Envelop a room for full-on drama or use wallpaper strategically to stretch your budget without sacrificing impact.

FULL COVERAGE A dining area wrapped in Cole & Son’s verdant Floral Kingdom wallpaper. Approx. $298/11-yd. roll. Through Kravet Canada (to the trade).

Floor-to-ceiling wallpaper by storied brands such as Fornasetti, Cole & Son and William Morris creates a luxe look, with a price tag to match. “Papering a 12-foot-wide wall can require three rolls, depending on the ceiling height,” says Katie Hunt of Katie’s Wallpaper Installation in Toronto. COST: Approx. $250 and up per roll.

PARTIAL COVERAGE Get more mileage from splurge-worthy wallpaper by applying it above or below a chair rail, or frame it with mouldings as shown. Katie says these methods can save about one roll per 12-foot-wide wall. COST: Approx. 25 per cent less than papering a whole wall.

Newill wallpaper in Indigo Saffron by Morris & Co., $304/11-yd. roll. Through Theo Decor.

Give rooms a pedigreed appearance with deep, stately mouldings. Today, most new-builds and condos are trimmed with basic four-inchhigh baseboards. Swapping them for baseboards at least eight inches high — or tricking the eye with a simple illusion — adds grandeur.

BUY IT Solid wood eight-inch baseboards are widely available at big-box stores and specialty moulding retailers. COST: Approx. $15 per linear foot, including installation.

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to stop. Measure the height of the chair rail trim and mark the wall where the bottom edge will land. 2. Cut a block of wood the same width as the space between the existing baseboard and the bottom of the chair rail trim to use as a spacer. 3. Cut the trim to length and mitre the ends. Using brads, nail the trim to the wall. 4. Caulk to fill all the gaps and cracks between the wall, baseboard and trim. 5. Apply painter’s tape to the wall along the top edge of the new trim. 6. Prime and paint the baseboard, wall space and chair rail trim the same colour to create the illusion of a solid, high baseboard. COST: Approx. $1.80 per linear foot for the trim + $5 for a tube of caulking + $10 for painter’s tape + $8 for a box of brads. You’ll need to budget extra for paint and primer, and tool rental, if necessary.

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GALLERY-STYLE FRAMES

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Create a high-impact, professional effect by framing photographs and art using matching frames with extra-wide mats. This treatment works well with smaller art, as it creates drama and makes a petite piece look more substantial.

HIRE A PRO Professional framers like Toronto’s Archetype Custom Framing use high-quality, antireflective glass with 99 per cent UV filtering for clarity and to protect images from fading. Conservation matting further guards against damage and discolouration. COST: Approx. $405 with a 16- by 20-inch solid wood frame.

DIY

Photography by Gap Interiors, Nick Smith, Grove Interiors (photo wall)/Joann Pai (Paris apartment)/ courtesy of Ikea (frame)/The Home Depot (chevron ﬂooring)/Room design by Jackie Kai Ellis (Paris apartment)

Ribba frame, Ikea; 16" x 20" double matting in white, Custom Mat.

Pick simple ready-made frames in the same colour, then swap out the supplied narrow mats for ones with a wider profile. A framer or framing website can help calculate or recommend the size of a custom mat, or try a mat at least three times larger than the art for added drama. COST: Approx. $15 for a 16- by 20-inch frame + approx. $34 for matting.

CHEVRON FLOORS Chevron floors (a parquet method where the boards meet in a V) convey pure Paris apartment chic. These three chevron options cater to a range of budgets.

HARDWOOD Hardwood is the most expensive, but it can last for decades and be repeatedly refinished over time. Contractor Maxim Sologub of Strataline, in Vaughan, Ont., notes: “It requires an ideal surface.” The process involves removing old flooring, levelling the surface, then installing the new boards. COST: Approx. $13/sq.ft. and up.

1⁄6-inch thick or more, engineered wood can be refinished a couple of times. COST: Approx. $9.50/sq.ft.

VINYL PLANKS Printed to simulate natural wood, this option has a click-in system that makes it possible for DIYers to install. Vinyl withstands moisture, so it’s a good option for basements or bathrooms. Be sure to check the product’s warranty for protection against common vinyl flooring issues such as denting and fading with UV exposure. COST: Approx. $6/sq.ft.

The classic French look of original chevron floors in a Parisian apartment.

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PERSONAL STYLE

The happy CAMPER A vintage trailer is a budget-friendly alternative to a cottage for Calgary designer Reena Sotropa.

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Designer and owner Reena Sotropa found that drawers were more functional than shelves in the new MDF cabinets. She uses the wood veneer–clad alcove as a pantry. Flooring by Mannington, CDL Carpet & Floor Centre; cabinet colour, White Dove (OC-17), Benjamin Moore. BOTTOM: The pump faucet was ordered from a yachting supply store. Reena painted the metal vent hood black (it’s designed to keep heat from melting the ceiling) and added undermounted LED lighting for nighttime. Faucet, The Royal Flush Boutique; pump faucet, Boaterbits.

A magnetized rail keeps items secure when the trailer is on the road

Reena Sotropa, who heads up In House Design Group in Calgary, had been scouring Kijiji for a year before she spotted and adopted “Poppy,” a sunshine-yellow trailer from Saskatchewan. Named for the canvas top that can be popped up 18 inches when parked, the circa1970 six- by 10-foot rig became a welcome addition to the designer’s family — her husband, J, and daughter, Annabelle, 10, (pictured with Reena, opposite). “We always had our eye on these vintage trailers,” says Reena. “A lot of people our age in Calgary, especially people with kids, are campers, but many have massive RVs. We just didn’t picture ourselves being able to camp on a regular basis in one of those.” Poppy’s previous owner had only done a “lick and a promise” renovation, so Reena and J started by dismantling and stripping the trailer back to its fibreglass shell. Then, they sprayed the interior themselves with LizardSkin, an automotive ceramic paint, to help insulate the interior and applied a cork wall covering with metallic accents to the pop-up ceiling. J, a systems engineer, did all the wiring and plumbing. “It was a labour of love that took two summers to

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PERSONAL STYLE In the kitchen area, Reena replaced the full-height cabinets with white oak millwork because she needed a counter. The food is stored in a cabinet next to the icebox, a cooler in the SUV and on the counter. Recessed pulls were another nautical-inspired find; traditional pulls would just catch on the family’s belt loops in the compact space. Drawer pulls, Banbury Lane; seat cushion upholstery fabric (shown below), Maxwell Fabrics.

finish,” says Reena. “Anything we could do ourselves we did, so that was a big savings, but I had a millworker make all the cabinets.” Because the straps that hold the canvas pop-top were in the original silver finish, Reena went with a light grey palette for the floor, drapery and banquette seat cushion upholstery. When it came to the floor, she knew she’d have limited options. “I searched long and hard for vinyl flooring that wasn’t ugly,” she says. A grey patterned tile made the cut. “When you have so little space, everything has to be really deliberate.” Reena soon discovered that the fixtures designed for trailers in RV stores were lacklustre — chrome faucets, for example, were dinky with clunky plastic handles — so she opted for yacht fittings instead. “It’s exactly the same stuff, but you can get nicer things from a yacht website,” she says. 36 H&H JUNE 2020

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ABOVE AND LEFT: The back cushions slide down to form a mattress with the seat cushions, “like a jigsaw puzzle,” says Reena. A custom “bed cap” covers the cushions. She had two floating shelves installed to act as bedside tables, and new sconces illuminate camping-themed watercolours. Floating shelves by Aric Hartley, Peppertree Studios; sconces, Seed Design; bed cap, bench and back cushion sewing, Red Eight Workshop; left art by Caitlin Peters, right art by Betsy O’Neill, Etsy.

“It does ratchet up the price, but what a huge difference.” She kept the propane cooktop and little yellow fridge, which is more of a glorified cooler. There’s no bathroom, but on weekend trips, they typically park at campsites with facilities in Alberta’s Rocky Mountains. While friends with big RVs need up to 90 minutes to set up their rigs, Reena says Poppy is ready in 10 minutes, and she’s so light she can be moved by hand. “We can do a water and electrical hookup, but the beauty of this trailer is that we can fit it in the smallest of campsites and be self-sufficient,” says the designer. “We can plug in power for our lights, or we operate off marine batteries.” In her off-hours, Poppy is compact enough to get parked in Reena and J’s garage and doesn’t require an SUV to tow her. “Our car is the size of a CRV, but even a Mini Cooper could pull a Hunter camper; it’s about 1,300 pounds,” says Reena. “And we don’t have to plan that much. We’re lucky to live in a place where you can be in the most amazing wilderness in just 45 minutes.” 38 H&H JUNE 2020

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S tartting Point THE TRUE COST OF POPPY’S FACELIFT

Poppy’s original state was a combo of outdated fixtures, tired cabinets and a poor layout.

THE TRAILER: $4,000 This 60-square-foot 1970s trailer was made by Hunter in California. Reena describes it as “rarish” and found hers on Kijiji. THE RENOVATION: $19,526 “I tell everyone this cost more — $325 per square foot, in fact — than any other renovation I’ve done!” says Reena. “Everything had to be custom fitted because of the curved walls.” THE BREAKDOWN: Custom Corian counters Wall repairs, painting (including integrated sink): and cork wall covering: $4,176 $1,870 Electrical, lighting: $710 Custom upholstery and Propane heater: $1,055 window treatments Plumbing, fixtures: $1,300 (fabric and labour): $5,215 Flooring: $345 Accessories: $720 Custom millwork and table base: $4,135

THE GRAND TOTAL: $23,526

Poppy is named for the 18-inch-high canvas top that pops up.

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JUNE 2020 For many of us, staying home has meant staying busy — repurposing our rooms, decluttering and planning the next reno. We’ve realized we can do more with less, and there’s no going back. Welcome to the summer of simple pleasures.

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Design by ALLISON WILLSON Text by IRIS BENAROIA Photography by PATRICK BILLER

What This Room Cost

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Wallpaper (with installation): $7,842 Custom dining table: $3,500 Four vintage dining chairs, including reupholstering and fabric: $1,845 Vintage hutch (shown, page 45): $750 Vintage pendant: $1,250 Area rug: $1,950 Drapery fabric (shown, page 45): $479 Custom banquette, including upholstery fabric: $4,006 Pair of sconces: $1,845 Pair of white armchairs (shown, page 45), including upholstery fabric: $4,165 Black side table (shown, page 45): $485 Ottoman (shown, page 45): $895 Accessories: $1,000

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NATURAL INSTINCTS

A RENOVATION WITH A LIGHT TOUCH HAS DRAMATIC RESULTS, WITHOUT A SPECK OF PLASTER DUST.

WHEN IT COMES TO A RENOVATION, walls are usually the first to go. The easiest (and priciest) thing to do is to smash everything to smithereens, then start fresh. But designer Allison Willson did the very opposite: she radically revamped a home in Toronto’s sought-after Moore Park neighbourhood without removing a single wall, and the results are extraordinary. “We didn’t do anything structural,” says Allison, who runs her eponymous firm in Toronto, “but that’s not to say this wasn’t a big renovation. We removed builtins and added new ones, created a custom kitchen and refinished floors.” Her clients — busy professionals with two kids under the age of six — bought the fivebedroom home five years ago. Though stately, a pastiche of additions by previous owners had left the 4,000square-foot house without a feeling of consistency or flow from a design perspective. “The spaces felt underutilized and not as functional as they needed to be,” says Allison of the rooms she refreshed over four months. “The house didn’t represent the owners’ tastes, and they wanted to create a homework zone, a breakfast area, as well as add more storage.”

TOP: In the foyer, wallpaper and mouldings create “a textural layer that you’ll never tire of,” says designer Allison Willson (pictured, opposite). Wallpaper, Kravet Canada. BOTTOM: An inviting seating area in the living room is flooded with natural light from the bay window. Sofa, white throw pillows, throw, Elte Mkt; rug, Rugs USA. OPPOSITE: In the dining room, durable vinyl on the caneback dining chairs and banquette makes them kid-friendly. The pendant was fitted with frosted glass for a softer glow, and splayed sconces have a pleasing symmetry. Wallpaper, Designers Gallery; vintage pendant, Victorian Revival; sconces, Currey & Company; cane-back dining chairs, Guff; banquette, Gresham House Furniture. H&H JUNE 2020 43

“In a galley kitchen, there’s little opportunity to feel cosy — it can sometimes seem like a hallway,” says Allison. “It’s nice to add decorative details where possible.” Ceiling fixture, Wil & Co.

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Allison’s instinct was to create a “fresh and edgy take on traditional.” She retained the footprint (it already worked well) but rethought the function of some rooms and enhanced others. For example, instead of demolishing walls to carve out a closet and add storage in the entry, the designer placed two customized freestanding cabinets in the living room. The cabinets not only house the children’s outerwear but they disguise an unsightly radiator with caning, which allows for ventilation. “They’re beautiful pieces of contemporary furniture,” says Allison, and the retro look creates an arresting mix of styles. “I like to strike a balance in design — new with vintage, traditional with contemporary, texture with solids.” Custom cabinets with handsome ridge detailing refreshed the kitchen. “We used Caesarstone for the counters and backsplashes,” says the designer. “Though not a budget component, it’s practical and you’re not TOP RIGHT: “You can kick your feet up and enjoy the dining room from this small seating area,” says Allison. “The bouclé fabric is super cosy.” Armchairs, Silva Custom Furniture; ottoman, RH; armchair upholstery fabric, Kravet Canada. BOTTOM RIGHT: A faucet and filtered water tap in a gold finish are a splurge in the kitchen. Backsplash, counters, Caesarstone; faucets, Waterstone. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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TOP RIGHT: The living room fireplace once had flanking built-ins. “I wanted it to be a stand-alone feature,” says Allison. New panelling on the walls adds punch, and two radiators are fitted with custom metal consoles. Vintage armchair, Memo Showroom; ceramic objet (on mantel), Hollace Cluny; art (on mantel) by Gordon Stamper, Canvas Gallery. BOTTOM LEFT: Natural fibres, from the jute rug to the caning on the cabinet, bring texture to this corner of the living room. Coffee table, CB2; floor lamp, Decorum Decorative Finds. OPPOSITE: “Including a mix of new and vintage pieces, patinated accents, different textures, and playing with simple and ornate forms add to a more collected look,” says Allison. An oil-rubbed bronze pendant anchors the living room’s modern furniture. Pendant, Elte; tub chairs, coffee table (with custom vinyl top), CB2; vinyl fabric (on coffee table top), Kravet Canada; art (above sofa) by Christine Flynn.

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“ I LIKE TO STRIKE A BALANCE IN IN DESIGN — NEW WITH VINTAGE, TR ADITIONAL WITH CONTEMPOR ARY, TEXTURES WITH SOLIDS SOLIDS”” — Allison Willson Willson Grasscloth, a fabric headboard and layered bed linens are pretty choices in the principal bedroom. “When you’re investing in wallpaper, sometimes it’s good to go neutral,” says Allison. “You can redecorate the room a few times without changing the walls.” Grasscloth, Kravet Canada; nightstand, Châtelet; vintage table lamp, Residential Lighting Studio; vase by Mud Australia, The Salt & Pepper Catering Co.; bed linens, Au Lit Fine Linens.

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New white oak built-ins and olive green grasscloth ground the family room and add warmth. The oak floors were refinished to calm down the original red tones. Black chairs, Cocoon Furnishings; vases, Elte. BOTTOM RIGHT: The previously scrawny ceiling beams were reclad in fresh millwork. Grasscloth, table lamp, Kravet Canada; sofas, Silva Custom Furniture; art (above fireplace) by Richard Johnson, Richard Johnson Gallery.

paying the cost of marble slabs. And we didn’t need to buy new appliances — that was a big save.” Off the kitchen, the now dreamy dining room is another ingenious example of how even one decorating decision can make a big impact. Soft grey wallpaper provides a pastoral backdrop in the space. “Of all the projects I’ve done, this room is my favourite!” says Allison. “The second I laid eyes on the wallpaper, it was a done deal for me. My clients agreed to it without hesitation — it was an exciting moment.” Simple pieces that work in harmony pull the vignette together. A round white table recalls a jaunty inverted top hat, and vintage chairs and banquette seating replace a rarely used formal set. Behind it, shelves lined with black and white pottery are graphic and eye-catching. When the morning light shines in, this nook is a sublime spot for lingering over breakfast — when the kids allow it. “The wallpaper invites you to sit and look around,” says Allison. “Anywhere you look feels like being in a garden.” Or an entirely different house. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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Classic in the Country Vintage Inuit art prints sit above a wood chair designer Michael Angus describes as “primitive country Biedermeier.” He adds: “To me, that chair is a piece of art, just as much as the prints above.” OPPOSITE, TOP: Jasper, the cat, takes in the view. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM: Michael (seated) and his partner, Glen Munro, relax on their side porch, the perfect spot to enjoy the view over the fields. The previous owners, David Cameron and his late wife, Janet, restored the house after leaving the city 45 years ago. 50 H&H JUNE 2020

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DESIGNER MICHAEL ANGUS TELLS ARREN WILLIAMS HOW HIS IDYLLIC RURAL RETREAT CAME TO BE.

Produced by Meg Crossley

Design by MICHAEL ANGUS Photography by VIRGINIA MACDONALD

I’M SO GRATEFUL to be able to walk out the door and see endless fields,” says Michael Angus of the home he and his partner, Glen Munro, bought in 2018 in the rolling hills of Northumberland County, northeast of Toronto. Built in 1858, the classic Canadian Victorian red brick farmhouse sits on 10 and a half hectares and was discovered after five years of hunting for the perfect place to reflect the designer’s trademark style. Angus & Company, Michael’s eponymous Toronto home store, was relished by tastemakers from 2000 to 2016, when he closed up shop and moved to the country, first to Elora, Ont., then to the farmhouse two years later. I chatted with Michael about the 3,500-square-foot house, as well as his favourite pieces collected over the years, and found a unique opportunity to learn about his design process. H&H JUNE 2020 51

A large-scale abstract piece by painter Jean Alain Raffalli is an energizing contrast to the traditional interior. Previously, the hallway had a creamy yellow–painted tin ceiling. Wall and ceiling colour (throughout), Ultra White (CC-10), Benjamin Moore.

Q&A ARREN WILLIAMS: Tell me about your style. You’re a self-described classicist, but our mutual friend Tommy Smythe also describes your look as quintessentially Canadian. Would you agree? MICHAEL ANGUS: I don’t like to say traditional because traditional sounds so boring, stiff and uncomfortable! A classicist is someone who likes classic detailing and things that are timeless. In other words, my furniture should be able to move to any house, to almost any room, regardless of the style of the interior; it should be something you could live with forever. There’s always a Canadian element to my interiors, with the antiques, log furniture and faux bois; so yes, being Canadian has influenced my design style. AW: How do you know that you can live with a piece forever? MA: The pieces that are special to me are the ones that are unique. They always have good form: interesting legs, an interesting shape, interesting colour. I’m lucky to have had exposure to beautiful furniture. It’s those pieces that really speak to me. 52 H&H JUNE 2020

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New cabinets and counters gave the kitchen a fresh start. The Georgian brass chandelier was found in the basement and now lights the rustic farm table and chintz-covered, mahogany shield-back chairs. Sconces, Universal Lighting; cabinets, Cabinetree; table, Land & Ross Antiques. OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: In the front hall, the lines of a Victorian Gothic chair pick up on the form of a handsome lantern chandelier. Chair cushion upholstery fabric, Cowtan & Tout. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM: The couple keeps the landscaping as low-maintenance as possible so they can spend less time gardening and more time enjoying their home. H&H JUNE 2020 53

AW: Is there one piece that finally feels perfectly at home here? MA: Yes, the abstract artwork by painter Jean Alain Raffalli that’s in the front hall. I bought it from my friend and mentor, designer John Manuel. Tommy and I used to go over and talk decorating with John and admire his impeccable taste. It’s a piece I love and have always found a home for, but in this home — more than any other — I’ve been able to showcase it best. AW: It’s a surprising choice, considering you normally work with whites and neutrals. MA: There’s so much order in this house that it’s that one perfect thing that doesn’t fit — but does. It’s that containment of excitement and interesting colour that doesn’t have to blur all over the entire house.

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In the den or “snug,” as Michael and Glen call it, a favourite Biedermeier chair was upholstered in a glamorous leopard-print velvet, and a shallow closet was opened up, lined with beadboard and fitted with shelves to hold framed photos and collectibles. Grasscloth by Winfield Thybony Design, Kravet Canada; bookcase interior colour, Java (2106-10), Benjamin Moore. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM RIGHT: A staircase leads up to a loft space once used to house farmworkers. The fringed burlap tablecloth on the table in the mudroom–laundry room is lined with ticking so it can be reversed, if ever Michael fancies a change.

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“Buy well once, and have no regrets” IF MICHAEL HAS A DESIGN MOTTO, this is it. It’s also his best budget advice. His own home is a testament to this approach, filled as it is with pieces that have moved with him through his life. Case in point: “The slipcovered armchairs in the living room have been everywhere with me,” he says. “They were my grandmother’s, I grew up with them in my mom’s house, and I was able to abscond with them. They were slipcovered 18 years ago in cotton denim and might have been redone once. Even though they’re white, they’ve lasted, since white is the only thing you can bleach.”

ABOVE: The main bathroom’s vanity, a big-box store find, was given country charm with wooden knobs and a coat of grey paint. Vanity, Rona; vanity colour, Elephant Skin (PPU18-16), Behr. TOP LEFT: The black lacquered tulip table is Michael’s own design, inspired by the Art Deco period. BOTTOM LEFT: With a palette of navy and brown pulled from the antique rug, the twin guest room has a clubby feel. The velvet-upholstered beds are paired with an antique English chest and glossy black–shaded lamps. Bed linens, Au Lit Fine Linens; chest, Land & Ross Antiques.

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The principal bedroom is tucked under the eaves. The bold Pendleton blanket is a colourful contrast to the subdued antique lighting and art in the space. Drapery, bed skirt and chair upholstery fabric, Designers Gallery; bamboo blind, Blinds To Go.

AW: How quickly did the house come together? MA: Very quickly. We had one month before we moved in to paint and refinish the floors, and I was still working in Elora, so decisions had to be made. The floors were sanded and refinished, and the whole house was sprayed in Benjamin Moore’s Ultra White, including the tin ceilings in the front hallway and kitchen. Tin ceilings aren’t really my style — too wedding cakey — but when the painting was done, I was shocked. I never thought I would love them, and here we are! AW: Where do you like to hang out here? MA: Definitely the family room; we live in that room through most of the SEE SOURCE GUIDE

summer. At 350 square feet, it’s a big, bright space with large windows for enjoying the view. There’s a potting room off the family room that has cedar closets and space for all my pots. AW: So, do you finally have room for everything you’ve collected over the years? MA: Yes! One of the joys in this house is that there’s so much room. I move things around when I’m in the mood. A former colleague at Babcock Zanner used to put all of his things away once a year, and then slowly pull them back out to find new homes for everything. I’ve always thought that was such a clever way of living. I have friends who have their

furniture where it is, and that’s that. If you try to move it one inch to the left or right, they get upset. But the whole joy of decorating is being able to experiment, so you can see pieces with a fresh eye. AW: Do you have any regrets about moving out of the city? MA: Well, we miss our friends and some restaurants. But, even as a kid, I had cousins who had moved to the country and I was always so envious. When we first moved here, we were sitting outside having a drink and heard an unusual noise. We realized it was the sheep bleating as they got their nightly feed. What could be better than that? H&H JUNE 2020 57

DESIGN

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BALANCE

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THREE PHASES OF RENOVATION HAVE TRANSFORMED THIS ANCASTER, ONT., HOME INTO A CITY-MEETS-COUNTRY FARMHOUSE WITH MODERN RURAL CHARM.

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LEFT: Homeowners Stephen Gleave and Bridget O’Leary enjoy a glass of wine on the side porch with their daughter, Alexandra, and Frosty, one of the family’s Kuvasz dogs. OPPOSITE: The home’s original staircase is where their Brittany dog, Ginger, likes to lie and look out the window and the new glass door installed at the side entrance. Wall and ceiling colour, Seapearl (OC-19), trim colour, White Dove (OC-17), Benjamin Moore. BELOW: To look as seamless as possible, the brick used on the home’s addition was closely matched to the original brick that surrounds the bay windows.

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OR LAWYERS BRIDGET O’LEARY AND STEPHEN GLEAVE, living on a 40-hectare property in bucolic Ancaster, Ont., gives them the best of two worlds. Bustling Toronto and the couple’s demanding jobs are close enough to commute to a couple of days a week, but they’re also far enough away to feel like they’re getting away from it all when at home. Their 135-year-old Italianate house offers plenty of modern amenities, and the property has enough countryside for the dogs, cats, birds and livestock that live here, too. But in 2014, one thing continued to drive them mad: the home’s dated interior. The problem was that the family didn’t wanted to leave during the makeover. The solution? To renovate in stages. The couple’s overall design goal was a seamless dovetailing of old and new. “One of the things that was really important to me was to honour and respect the home,” says Bridget. “It’s been here since 1885 and will hopefully remain for many years after we’re gone.” The first phase of the renovation turned their four-bedroom floor plan into three bedrooms with an expanded principal bedroom and ensuite. With only Bridget, Stephen and their 20-year-old daughter, Alexandra, in the house, the new layout would more than accommodate the family. This phase also included adding a butler’s pantry next to the living room and relocating the powder room on the main level.

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We didn’t want ultramodern interiors jumping out at you at the expense of the country exterior — BRIDGET O’LEARY, HOMEOWNER

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LEFT: Marble was nixed for the perimeter counter in favour of dark soapstone, which is less prone to staining. “My husband likes red wine, and he’s not the type that wipes the bottom of his glass,” says Bridget. “I didn’t want to stress about that!” Perimeter counter, Greensville Soapstone Company; counter stools, Design Within Reach; pendants, Cedar & Moss; range by Thermador, refrigerator by Sub-Zero, Goemans Appliances. OPPOSITE: Dark window frames, upper cabinets and sconces are a graphic contrast to the wall of glossy white subway tile. White Bianco tile, Eden Tile-It; sconces, Cedar & Moss; sink, faucet, Taps.

When phase one was complete, Bridget and Stephen took a year to recharge and ready themselves for phase two, which kicked off in 2016. To the 2,400-square-foot house they added a 1,200-square-foot addition at the back to create a great room, as well as a basement with nine-foot-high ceilings. Bridget hired designer Susan Burns to help get through what would end up being a two-year-long process. “We took it step by step and were always on the same page; I don’t think we disagreed on anything,” says Susan of working with Bridget. “Sometimes, I would show her pictures and she would show me the exact same ones!” Bridget adds: “We both agreed we couldn’t do glitzy — if you made the house too glamorous it wouldn’t suit the country environment. It had to be calm and classic.” With new windows to match the height of the home’s existing windows, the great room opens up the back of the house with sweeping views of the property. And in the new basement, you’ll find a workout room, a bathroom and a dog shower. (“My husband also uses the shower after going for a run,” says Bridget with a laugh.) SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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The dining room is grounded by sleek navy chairs and a contemporary chandelier. Dining table, Design Within Reach; dining chairs, UpCountry; ceiling fixture, rug, Elte Mkt.

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MATCH NEW FLOORS TO OLD. Bridget and Stephen had the original pine floors at the front of the house refinished to match new pine flooring installed in the addition. “Engineered flooring would have been too perfect and too smooth,” says Susan. “The beauty of a pine floor is that it’s a soft wood — it will scratch over time, and that’s part of everyday life.”

PRIORITIZE WHAT’S PERMANENT. Bridget spent more of the budget on the bones of the house — windows, doors, flooring, counters and appliances. Then, she filled some rooms with more basic, modestly priced furniture. Over time, this furniture will be replaced as it wears out and when the budget allows.

GET A SIMILAR LOOK FOR LESS. Instead of shelling out for the expensive designer lights that Bridget liked, Susan sourced copies with a similar look. The living room’s ceiling fixture, for example, is one that Susan found. “I liked it just as much,” says Bridget. “You can find versions that still give you the look.”

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TOP LEFT: The designer found the living room fireplace’s limestone surround by happy accident: it was a remnant from a granite supplier that happened to be the exact size needed. “We wanted something minimal,” says Susan. The coffee table is topped with honed marble. “Even though it’s stone, it has a buttery softness that makes you want to touch it,” she says. The large arched windows in the addition allow light to flood the room. Arched doors and windows, Kolbe Windows & Doors; sofa, swivel chairs, throw pillows, coffee table, pendant, rug, UpCountry. BOTTOM LEFT: The interiors are calm and compatible with the exterior style of the house but get graphic punch with black window frames, and a dark railing and console. Console, Crate & Barrel; poufs, UpCountry. BELOW: A tall, tufted headboard gives Alexandra’s bedroom a sumptuous feel, while a striped coverlet keeps the look simple. Bed frame, Ethan Allen.

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LEFT: Custom built-ins and a linen-covered bed frame with nailhead trim are handsome in the principal bedroom. Windows, Marvin Windows; ceiling fixture, Elte; bed frame, RH; wall colour, Wind’s Breath (OC-24), Benjamin Moore. BELOW: The principal ensuite bathroom has a spa-like vibe and features warm metal accents. Tub by Victoria + Albert, Marks Supply; wall and floor tile, Ciot; ceiling fixture, vanity, RH; wall colour, Gray Owl (OC-52), Benjamin Moore.

When phase three — the kitchen overhaul — came in the spring of 2018, the family knew they were in the homestretch. “The kitchen was bright red and had outdated maple cabinets,” says Susan. New white subway tile, a soapstone counter and sealed butcherblock on the island underscored the classic country feel. Natural materials were prioritized, but never at the expense of function. A stainless steel sink was chosen over a porcelain farmhouse version (which is more prone to scratches), and a Thermador range with steam oven and warming drawer won out over the more traditional La Cornue range. Three renovations later, this home finally has the mix of classic and contemporary style that Bridget and Stephen were after. The principal bedroom is plush and elegant: pale grey walls, neutral linens and modern built-ins work in concert with refinished original pine floors and lovely bay windows. In the ensuite, a modern soaker tub and white subway tile create a sophisticated spa-like retreat. Downstairs, the living room and kitchen are bright, airy spaces that feel streamlined yet warm and inviting. “We didn’t want ultramodern interiors jumping out at you at the expense of the country exterior,” says Bridget. Graceful and beautiful rooms, yes, but always functional. “After all,” she says, “this is still a farm.” 64 H&H JUNE 2020

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ABOVE LEFT: The new basement includes a welcoming entry with ample built-in storage. Dog door, Ideal Pet Products; custom ash bench, Mary Warnock; accent wall and shelf colour, Escarpment (CC-518), Benjamin Moore. ABOVE RIGHT: “Every time you let a dog outside, it’s like they’ve gone for a run through the park, so ease of cleaning helps!” says Bridget of the new dog shower in the basement. Shower tile, Eden Tile-It; shower fixtures by Grohe, Taps.

The house is refined but not stuffy — an outdoor volleyball court feels perfectly at home. “The house doesn’t take itself too seriously,” says Susan.

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BATHROOMS

Interior styling, Anik Lalumière; tub by Victoria + Albert, tub fixtures by Aquadesign, Ciot; chair, L’Atelier du Boulevard; rug, HomeSense; chandelier, Beige.

THE DESIGNER: Mélanie Cherrier, Blanc Marine Living, Montreal THE CLIENTS: A couple with demanding careers and a young daughter

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RITUALS Text by HARLEEN SIDHU Photography by MAXIME DESBIENS, MARK BURSTYN and LAUREN MILLER

THREE ELEGANT BATHROOM SANCTUARIES DESIGNED TO REFRESH THE MIND, BODY AND SOUL.

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THE ASK: Transform a small bedroom into a timeless principal bathroom THE MUST-HAVE: Heated marble flooring

A cleverly placed window lets natural light into the shower

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Quiet Elegance

Mélanie Cherrier was tasked with transforming a spare bedroom into a principal bathroom that flowed with the rest of the century-old home in Montreal West, and her plan was simple: incorporate old pieces with new accents that have timeless appeal. The 95-square-foot room she created proves that luxury can be found in even the smallest of spaces. Imagine waking up to heated Carrara marble floors and starting the day with a sundrenched shower. It’s this pampered feeling that Mélanie’s hardworking clients wanted, and she certainly delivered. A vintage wooden perch is ideal for keeping essentials handy while elegant new panelling gives the white envelope its Parisian flavour. A white oak vanity and cabinet reiterate the historical vibe and add warmth. “I wanted a soft and serene look that would age beautifully,” says Mélanie.

HOW THEY DID IT

ABOVE: Shower wall and floor tile, Italnord; shower fixtures, The Rubinet Faucet Company; glass shower and door, Vitrerie Justalex. RIGHT: Vanity design, Blanc Marine Living; marble counter, floor tile, Italnord; faucet by Aquadesign, toilet by Kohler, Ciot; sconces, Hudson Valley Lighting; wall colour, Chantilly Lace (OC-65), Benjamin Moore.

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Hexagonal Carrara marble floor tiles White palette warmed up with mid-tone white oak cabinets Lots of natural light, thanks to two windows Elegant panelling and crisp subway tile Warm burnished brass fixtures and accent pieces

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Urban Chic

THE DESIGNERS: Cindy Bleeks (left) and Erin Feasby, Feasby & Bleeks Design, Toronto THE CLIENTS: A busy couple with two young sons THE ASK: Give a dated bathroom clever storage and more counter space THE MUST-HAVE: A large, luxurious shower

Custom mirror, Elgin Picture & Frame; sconces, Rejuvenation; large vanity pulls, Ginger’s; roman blind (opposite, bottom), Blinds, Drapes & Bedding.

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A Crema Delicato marble counter coordinates with white marble floor and shower tile. Floor and shower tile, Saltillo Imports; built-in (far right), The Wooden Tradition.

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Designers Cindy Bleeks and Erin Feasby gave this once-dated principal bathroom the hotel-style treatment their clients were craving. “It’s the perfect combination of luxurious, timeless, urban and cool,” says Erin. Not only did the designers bring in a statement shower with a wall framed in black steel, but they also shifted the doorway to make the 96-square-foot space more usable, added a built-in armoire for towel storage and sourced a furniture-inspired vanity to complement the adjoining bedroom. “The bathroom feels like an extension of the bedroom when the doors are open,” says Erin. The end result has a cosy, curated feel, and the clients agree. “They said, ‘Everyone wants their bathroom to feel like a hotel, but I’ve yet to find a hotel bathroom as gorgeous as ours!’” reports Erin.

A single sink and wall-mounted faucet maximize space on the counter

HOW THEY DID IT Graphic colour palette enlivened with a colourful rug Dramatic black-framed shower wall Furniture-inspired vanity Luxe, coordinating marble counter and floor tile Additional built-in storage unit for towels SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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Sleek Minimalism THE DESIGNER: Shauna Walton, Shauna Walton Design, Toronto THE CLIENTS: A young couple who just bought their forever home THE ASK: Update a dark bathroom with fresh, minimalist finishes THE MUST-HAVE: A spacious freestanding tub

Tub, faucet, striped towel, Ginger’s; art, On the Wall Framing; floor and wall tile, Marble Granite Depot.

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A delicate seeded eucalyptus sprig adds to the zen vibe

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RIGHT: Mirror, On the Wall Framing; vanity hardware, ADH Fine Hardware; sconce, Universal Lighting; taps, faucet, Ginger’s. BELOW: Shower tile, Marble Granite Depot; shower fixtures, Ginger’s.

This spa-like principal bathroom features a host of self-care amenities including a generous 94-inch-wide vanity complete with custom dividers for one client’s blow-dryer and curling iron, and a gorgeous freestanding tub. “Who doesn’t love relaxing in a big tub after a long day?” says designer Shauna Walton, who was enlisted to give the tired 110-square-foot space a much-needed facelift. She removed a huge built-in Jacuzzi tub, making room for a larger stand-alone shower, then added a stunning feature wall behind the new tub with herringbone-patterned marble tile and a ledge for art and bubble bath. “We went with neutrals and natural materials to keep it calming and coordinate with the rest of the house,” says Shauna of the serene palette. “Less is more when creating timeless, restful spaces.”

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TRENDING

NOW

10 DESIGN MOVES THAT GIVE BATHROOMS NEXT-LEVEL STYLE. Produced by MARGOT AUSTIN Text by HARLEEN SIDHU

STEAM SHOWER Bring the spa home with a restorative steam shower. Designed for spaces as small as three by three by seven feet, Mr. Steamâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s starter steam kit includes a steam head, control panel and generator that hides nicely in a cabinet. Wireless AirTempo control and AromaGlass steam head, from $1,350; MS generator (not shown), from $1,950. All by Mr. Steam. At Empire Kitchen & Bath.

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The wellness trend of enhancing your space with an essential oil diffuser is still going strong. The latest way to unwind? A handheld shower by Moen in collaboration with Inly that can be fitted with scented capsules to transport you to the tropics, a lavender field and beyond. FROM LEFT: Stone diffuser in Terracotta by Vitruvi, $119. At Indigo; Boost Blend essential oil by Vitruvi, $26. At Indigo; Aromatherapy handshower by Moen x Inly, $179. At Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Photography by Matthew Williams (Golden Bands, bathroom)

AROMATHERAPY

THE NEW TARNISH

With the same edgy appeal as matte black but with a softer, refined lustre, this finish trend gives fixtures a luxe look thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s perfect for both modern and traditional spaces. FROM TOP: Lariat Large sconce in Tarnished Silver by Apparatus Studio, price upon request. At Hollace Cluny; Icona wall-mounted faucet by Vincent Van Duysen for Fatini, from $2,159. At Canaroma Bath & Tile.

GOLDEN BANDS

Define your sanctuary with form-framing bands of brass. From a toilet with a golden rimmed seat to a vanity trimmed in the shining metal, this trend delivers a sleek slice of glamour. FROM TOP: Bathroom design by Studio DB; Eir intelligent toilet with Accent Band Seat in Sunrise Gold, $10,355. Through Kohler.

VEINED SURFACES Sumptuous slabs of marble, stone and quartz arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t just for counters. Veined surfaces are now being used to clad cabinet fronts, floors and walls. Dekton Slim makes it easier to get this streamlined, contemporary look, thanks to its durable, ultrathin four millimetre profile. Dekton Slim surface covering in Bergen, from $10/sq.ft. At Cosentino.

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SUNSET SHADES

Cool water colours are taking a backseat this year, as terracotta and mustard make their way into bathrooms. Accessorize with towels, shower curtains and even sinks in these warm desert hues.

RETURN TO THE BAR (& DISH)

Artisanal soaps and dishes are seeing a revival, thanks to efforts to reduce plastic waste and support Canadian makers. Perch soap, or shampoo and conditioner bars on sculptural dishes next to the sink or in the shower for your next lather. FROM TOP: Ceramic soap dish in Oatmeal Clay by Atelier Tréma, $21. Through Chic & Basta; The Fixer shampoo + conditioner bar set by Unwrapped Life, $40. At Health Hut.

ARCHES ARCHE S

We can’t get enough of the architectural arches that have been popping up in hotels, restaurants and homes recently. Now influencing bathrooms, this trend takes life in the form of curvy shower doors or arched mirrors that achieve the look for less. FROM TOP: Brass Arched mirror with Shelf, $399. At CB2; Bathroom design by Killing Matt Woods.

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Photography by Katherine Lu (Arches, bathroom)

CLOCKWISE, FROM LEFT: Sketched Floral Medallion shower curtain in Mustard, $59. At Urban Outfitters; Hand Cast Concrete sink, from $445. Through Pur Béton; Organic Textured towels in Orange Clay, $99/set of 6. At West Elm; Ume soap pump and toilet brush in Amber by Zone Denmark. From $73 each. At The Modern Shop.

WOVEN Give your bathroom the beach treatment with an injection of wicker. Consider a cool crop of furniture, such as a stool wrapped in wicker, or a mirror that wows. FROM LEFT: Justina Yala mirror, $456; Maggie Rattan-wrapped stool, approx. $202. At Anthropologie; Woven accessories in Brown, from $29 each. At Urban Outfitters.

TEXTURE

There are more ways than one to make a statement in a bathroom. Case in point: Kelly Wearstlerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s subtly textured Tableau tile is a sophisticated alternative to bossy patterns while an asymmetrical tub by Wetstyle mimics soothing waves. FROM LEFT: Tableau tiles by Kelly Wearstler for Ann Sacks, from approx. $96/sq.ft. At Surfaces & Co.; Couture Freestanding tub by Patrick Messier for Wetstyle, $7,100. At Robinson. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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FOOD & ENTERTAINING

K I T C H E N ST OR I E S : C H A P T E R 2 0

CHRIS NU T TA L L-SMI T H THE TOP CHEF CANADA JUDGE SHARES HIS BEST CROWD-PLEASING BARBECUE RECIPES.

Prop styling by Christine Hanlon

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MENU CREAMY POLENTA WITH ROASTED CORN SPATCHCOCKED CHICKEN WITH DIJON MUSTARD AND HERBS SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES WITH HOT HONEY CRISPY GRILLED LAMB WITH TART FRUIT RELISH HERB AND CITRUS SALAD DUTCH BABY WITH GRILLED FRUIT AND VANILLA SUGAR

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CREAMY POLENTA WITH ROASTED CORN ROASTED IN ITS HUSK ON A GRILL OR AT THE EDGE OF A FIRE, CORN DEVELOPS THE PERFECT MIX OF SMOKINESS AND SWEETNESS WHILE THE HUSK KEEPS IT FROM DRYING OUT. THIS RECIPE COMBINES THREE OF THE MOST DELICIOUS FOODS IMAGINABLE: CREAMY POLENTA, SWEET ITALIAN MASCARPONE AND GRILLED SUMMER CORN. H&H JUNE 2020 77

CLOCKWISE, FROM LEFT: The striking backsplash in Chris’s kitchen is backpainted tempered glass. “I love the colour pop it gives the space,” he says; The tomato red Ikea cabinet houses vintage china and an impressive collection of cocktail ingredients; Ubiquitous in Japan, the ice cream light was a vacation buy from the restaurant supply district in Tokyo.

MY TIPS FOR BIG-CROWD GRILLING (NONE OF THEM ARE THAT TRICKY) • A good instant-read thermometer will save you a lot of trouble. • Season meats with far more kosher salt than you think necessary. • Build hot and warm zones under your grill and learn to use them. • Vegetables, acidity and bright flavours are a barbecue host’s most underrated friends. • A cooler of beer, wine and nonalcoholic drinks make a backyard party 300 per cent more fun! 78 H&H JUNE 2020

FRIENDS OF MY PARENTS threw a pig roast when I was a kid. It was the exact opposite of fancy: a barrel barbecue, leashless, flappy-tongued dogs and a cooler full of frost-rimed stubby beer bottles. I remember piling a flimsy cardboard plate far higher than I had any business piling it — “Your eyes are bigger than your stomach, kid” — and the unmistakable smell of charcoal briquettes in my hair and clothes as I drifted off on the car ride home. Yet what’s stuck with me most of all, even all these years later, is the look people had when that dinner was ready: overjoyed and feral and more grateful than I knew was possible. There was strange power, I realized, in grilling for a crowd. Pretty much everything I know about backyard barbecue parties I learned on that single summer’s day. And I guess I’ve been trying to create that same feeling ever since I moved out on my own. I’ve always been the guy who invites everyone over. And I’ve been known to shovel a three-foot-deep path through the snow from the patio steps to the barbecue. The sudden quiet as the patio door slips shut; the crackle and smell of charcoal embers; the close conversations with the few early outdoor joiners, tongs and (unstubby) beers in hand. Summer, winter, or anytime in between, it’s a matter of minutes until the party relocates to the grill. SEE SHOPPING LIST

Barbecue, Weber Grills.

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SPATCHCOCKED CHICKEN WITH DIJON MUSTARD AND HERBS THIS IS BASICALLY GRILLED CHICKEN GONE TO FINISHING SCHOOL: IT’S HUGELY FLAVOURFUL (THE SUMAC ADDS A SMOKY CITRUS ELEMENT), DEAD EASY TO MAKE (REALLY!) AND IT COMES OFF THE BARBECUE LOOKING LIKE A MILLION BUCKS. GOOD LUCK STOPPING YOUR FRIENDS FROM STEALING PIECES OFF THE CUTTING BOARD! RECIPE, PG. 86

SLOW-ROASTED TOMATOES WITH HOT HONEY THE LAST TIME I WAS IN NEW YORK, I MET EDEN GRINSHPAN FROM TOP CHEF CANADA FOR DINNER AT HER LOCAL: A KNOCKOUT ITALIAN SPOT CALLED MISI. AFTERWARD, I COULDN’T GET THESE SWEET, SUPER-CONCENTRATED, HONEY- AND CHILI-KISSED TOMATOES OUT OF MY MIND. H&H JUNE 2020 79

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HERB AND CITRUS SALAD NORTH AMERICANS MOSTLY SEE HERBS AS A GARNISH BUT, YEARS AGO IN LEBANON, I HAD A SALAD THAT WAS FLAVOURED WITH MINT AND LIME JUICE, AND THE COMBINATION BASICALLY CHANGED MY LIFE. ANY MIX OF HERBS WILL DO HERE; THE MORE THE BETTER.

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CRISPY GRILLED LAMB WITH TART FRUIT RELISH BUTTERFLIED LEG OF LAMB IS MAYBE THE MOST UNDERRATED GRILLING MEAT THERE IS. IT TAKES MARINADES BEAUTIFULLY, DEVELOPS CRUNCHY, TASTY, CHARRY BITS AND, BECAUSE IT NEVER COMES UNIFORMLY THICK, YOU GET A GREAT RANGE OF DONENESS FOR YOUR GUESTS TO CHOOSE FROM. THIS VERSION IS A RIFF ON A LYNN CRAWFORD RECIPE, AND ITâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BARBECUE PARTY SOLID GOLD. 80 H&H JUNE 2020

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DUTCH BABY WITH GRILLED FRUIT AND VANILLA SUGAR I THINK OF THESE AS LITTLE HILLBILLY SOUFFLÉS. THE RECIPE IS FROM TOP CHEF CANADA WINNER NICOLE GOMES, AND IT’S ONE OF THE MOST IMPRESSIVE USES OF A GRILL I’VE EVER SEEN. THIS RECIPE IS IN HEAVY ROTATION AT MY HOUSE NOW.

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Miss eating at your favourite restaurant? Here are some of the hottest recipes our readers requested from North America’s top chefs. THE DISH: Tofu Scramble with Zucchini and Charred Tomatoes THE RESTAURANT: Planta, Toronto THE CHEF: David Lee

I recently brunched at Planta, a plant-based restaurant in Toronto. I’m not a vegan, but I would order the tofu scramble again in a heartbeat. If I can learn how to do that with tofu, I’d eat it all the time! – KENDRA, Etobicoke, Ont. Send your questions to askachef@ hhmedia.com

Chef David Lee of Planta mixes smooth zucchini sauce in with the tofu, creating a velvety texture. You’d never know his unctuous “cream” is a vegetable purée containing no cream at all!

See page 84 for recipe.

THE DISH: Hot Chicken THE RESTAURANT: Hattie B's, Nashville, Tenn. THE CHEF: John Lasater

While travelling through Nashville, Tenn., I stopped at Hattie B’s for the Hot Chicken. I didn’t think you could pack that much heat into fried chicken and still have it taste so delicious! I’d kill for the recipe. – JAMES, Winnipeg

Hattie B’s famous Hot Chicken is a must when visiting Nashville. The menu includes spice levels ranging from “mild” and “medium” to “damn hot” and “shut the cluck up!” The key to this recipe is a double breading that makes a nice crispy skin, and using the spicy cooking oil to baste the chicken before serving.

Photography by Steven Lee (David's portrait, tofu scramble)/Vanessa Toye (Nuit's portrait, salad)/Joseph Woodley (John's portrait, chicken)

See page 84 for recipe.

THE DISH: Som Tam THE RESTAURANT: Pai, Toronto THE CHEF: Nuit Regular

I love Thai food and have followed chef Nuit Regular to all of her Toronto restaurants. Every dish at Pai was stunning, but her Green Papaya Salad (Som Tam) was fresh, bright, sweet, salty and sour — the best I’ve ever had. I would love that recipe. – AMANDA, Toronto

The trick to making chef Nuit’s Som Tam is using the freshest possible ingredients and a mortar and pestle. She begins with the elements of her dressing, pounding garlic and chilis together, and then gradually adds in every component, including lime juice, fish sauce and palm sugar, opening up the flavours and letting them absorb as she builds.

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Chef David Lee’s Tofu Scramble with Zucchini and Charred Tomatoes SERVES 2

Zucchini Cream Sauce 2 tbsp olive oil 1 small clove garlic, sliced ¼ Spanish onion, chopped 1 sprig rosemary 1 zucchini, chopped ¼ cup water Salt Charred Tomatoes 2 Roma tomatoes, halved Tofu Scramble 1 pkg. (approx. 400 g) extra-firm organic tofu 1 tbsp olive oil 2 thin slices garlic 1 tbsp nutritional yeast Salt and pepper Fresh coriander (a few sprigs) Sautéed mushrooms, to garnish if desired Spinach, to garnish if desired MAKE CREAM SAUCE 1. Heat heavy-bottom frying pan over medium heat. 2. Add oil, then garlic, and sauté until garlic is golden and toasted, about 2 minutes. Add onion, rosemary and zucchini, and stir until coated. Cook for 5 minutes uncovered. 3. Add ¼ cup of water and cover with lid. Cook, covered, for 5 minutes, until zucchini is translucent and vegetables are tender. Remove rosemary and discard. 4. Place vegetable mixture in blender and process until thick and creamy. Season with salt, to taste. CHAR TOMATOES 1. Preheat oven to broil. 2. Lay tomatoes in single layer on unlined baking tray. Place under broiler until dark and charred, about 5 minutes. 3. Flip and char on other side. Remove from oven and let cool. Chop roughly.

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MAKE SCRAMBLE 1. Pat tofu dry and crumble into loose bite-size pieces. 2. Heat oil and garlic slices in frying pan over medium heat until golden and toasted. Add ¼ cup of crumbled tofu per person and ¼ cup of zucchini cream, and cook until heated through. 3. Stir in nutritional yeast and season with salt and pepper, to taste. SERVE 1. Serve scramble topped with charred tomatoes and a few sprigs of fresh coriander. Garnish with sautéed mushrooms and spinach, if desired.

Chef Nuit Regular’s Som Tam SERVES 2

1 1 2 2 1–2 1 6 1 200

clove garlic, peeled Thai red chili, or to taste tbsp palm sugar tbsp fish sauce fresh limes, to taste tbsp dried shrimp cherry tomatoes, halved Thai eggplant, halved and thinly sliced g green papaya slivers (about one large handful) 1 Asian long bean, cut into 2" lengths

MAKE SOM TAM 1. In mortar and pestle, pound garlic and chili until garlic is crushed and chili is broken into small pieces. Add palm sugar and fish sauce. Squeeze juice from limes into mortar. 2. Mix and pound dressing in mortar until palm sugar is fully dissolved. Add dried shrimp, tomatoes and Thai eggplant to mortar. Lightly bruise with pestle for about 30 seconds. 3. Add green papaya slivers and bean. Toss and lightly press down with spoon until evenly mixed and papaya is fully coated with dressing. 4. Serve in mortar or on plate, or in hollowed-out papaya.

Chef John Lasater’s Hot Chicken The recipe calls for 1 to 3 tbsp of cayenne pepper. Using 1 tbsp will make hot chicken, 2 tbsp will make very hot chicken and 3 tbsp will be over-the-top hot. 1 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 ½ 1–3 1 ½ ½

4 lb. chicken tbsp kosher salt tsp freshly ground black pepper cup milk large eggs tbsp hot sauce, preferably Louisiana style cups all-purpose flour tbsp sea salt Vegetable oil for frying, about 10 cups cup lard tbsp ground cayenne pepper tbsp brown sugar tsp garlic powder tsp paprika

MAKE CHICKEN 1. Separate chicken into thighs, drumsticks and breasts, and cut breasts in half (6 pieces total). In large bowl, combine kosher salt and 1 tsp black pepper. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and chill for at least 8 hours and up to 1 day. 2. In large bowl, whisk milk with eggs and hot sauce. Set aside. In separate bowl, combine flour and 2 tsp of sea salt in separate bowl. Dip each chicken piece into flour mixture, shaking off excess. Dip in egg mixture, then in flour mixture again, shaking off excess. 3. Arrange wire rack on paper towel–lined, rimmed baking sheet. Heat oil and lard in 6- to 8-quart Dutch oven or heavy gauge pot to between 325°F and 340°F. 4. Working in batches to avoid crowding pan, fry chicken for about 15 minutes, turning occasionally, or until deep golden brown, and a thermometer inserted into deepest part reads 160°F. Smaller pieces may take less time. Remove to wire rack. Return oil to 325°F to 340°F and repeat with remaining chicken pieces. 5. Carefully ladle ½ cup of frying oil into large, heat-safe bowl. Whisk in cayenne, brown sugar, garlic powder and paprika along with remaining salt and pepper. Baste hot chicken with spiced oil and serve immediately.

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Creamy Polenta with Roasted Corn

Spatchcocked Chicken with Dijon Mustard and Herbs

SERVES 6

SERVES 4

PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 60 minutes

PLAN AHEAD: Take chicken out of refrigerator 60 minutes before cooking PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 70 minutes

5½ cups water 2 tsp kosher salt, plus more for seasoning 1½ cups coarse, stone-ground polenta 3 cobs sweet corn, still in husks 1 large bunch fresh scallions 1 tbsp olive oil ¼ cup unsalted butter, plus more 1 cup grated Parmesan, plus more ¼ cup mascarpone Pepper COOK POLENTA 1. In Dutch oven or large, heavy saucepan, combine water and salt, and bring to a boil. 2. Gradually whisk in polenta, beating vigorously until mixture has consistency of thin soup. 3. Reduce heat to low, partially cover and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until tender and texture is creamy. GRILL CORN AND COOK SCALLIONS 1. Meanwhile, over indirect heat, grill corn in their husks. Husks will smoke and begin to char. Rotate cobs every 4 to 5 minutes. When kernels give a little under husks (after around 15 minutes), remove from heat, remove husks when just cool enough to handle, then slice kernels from cobs. 2. Toss scallions with olive oil and season with salt. Grill over direct heat for 2 minutes, or until softened and slightly charred. Coarsely chop scallions and reserve. FINISH POLENTA AND SERVE 1. To polenta add butter, Parmesan, mascarpone, chopped scallions and corn kernels. Season, to taste, but don’t overstir. Top with black pepper, more grated Parmesan and, if you’re into butter, a bit more butter, too.

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Buy a good chicken from your local butcher shop and ask them to spatchcock it, or get out your kitchen shears and do it yourself! On a cutting board or counter, place the chicken breast-side down with the back end facing you and, using poultry shears or a sharp knife, cut out the tail and backbone on both sides. Save for stock or discard. Now, just press down to flatten — it’s easy! 3–4 2 2 ¼

lb. whole chicken, spatchcocked tbsp olive oil tbsp Dijon mustard cup mixed, finely chopped herbs: thyme, rosemary, tarragon, oregano Kosher salt and pepper 2 tsp ground sumac Canola oil for oiling barbecue Juice of 1 lemon

PREPARE CHICKEN 1. 60 minutes before grilling, remove chicken from refrigerator, pat dry and let sit at room temperature. 2. In bowl, combine olive oil and mustard until emulsified. Add herbs and stir to combine. Coat chicken with mustard mixture and season well with salt, pepper and sumac. HEAT GRILL AND COOK CHICKEN 1. If using charcoal, light coals and place on one side of grill to make two temperature zones. If using gas, preheat to medium. When grill is hot, brush grate with canola oil. 2. Place chicken breast-side down on grill over indirect heat, if using coals. (Arrange chicken so legs are closest to coals but no part is directly over heat.) Put something heavy on chicken such as a cast-iron pan, brick or heavy stone.

Close lid, open vents and grill for 20 minutes. 3. Remove weight, flip chicken (no need to use weight again), close lid and grill for 15 to 20 more minutes, until thickest part of thigh reads 160°F when tested with instant-read thermometer. Chicken will continue to cook as it rests. Remove from grill and rest in warm place for at least 10 minutes. 4. Cut chicken into pieces. Gather any juices from cutting board and pour over chicken, squeeze lemon over top and serve.

Slow-roasted Tomatoes with Hot Honey SERVES 4

PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 1¾ hours

Chris Nuttall-Smith had these on a recent trip to NYC, at Misi. You can also make them in the oven, if you prefer. 1½ lbs. mixed firm-ripe heirloom tomatoes 2 tbsp good-quality olive oil 1 tsp whole coriander seed 1 tsp whole fennel seed Kosher salt ¼ cup honey 1 hot, flavourful chili pepper (a scotch bonnet pepper is a good start), sliced. If you’re spice averse, start with a quarter of the pepper and be sure to remove and discard seeds PREPARE TOMATOES 1. Halve tomatoes widthwise and place cut-side up in grill-safe skillet or pan. Drizzle with olive oil. 2. With mortar and pestle, crack coriander and fennel, or place in zip-top bag and bash with rolling pin. Sprinkle over tomatoes and season with salt. 3. Roast over very low heat (if using gas grill), or over indirect low coals (around 275°F) for 90 to 120 minutes, until tomatoes are shrivelled but still juicy in centres.

MAKE HOT HONEY AND SERVE 1. In small saucepan, combine honey and chili, and cook over low heat for 5 minutes (do not boil). Set aside to infuse. 2. Remove tomatoes from heat, place on serving dish, drizzle hot honey over top, adjust seasoning and serve.

Crispy Grilled Lamb with Tart Fruit Relish SERVES 6

PLAN AHEAD: The lamb needs to marinate for about 5 hours ahead of cooking PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 60 minutes

Herb and Citrus Salad SERVES 4

PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes

If you’re making this salad on a day when you aren’t barbecuing, you can also cook the almonds on your stovetop. Use the measurements of herbs as a loose guide — you’re aiming for 2⅔ cups of picked herb leaves in total. ⅔ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 2 1 ¼

cup Italian parsley leaves cup coriander leaves cup tarragon leaves cup mint leaves cup dill fronds cup baby arugula tbsp olive oil, divided tbsp unsalted butter cup raw almonds Salt and pepper 2–3 tbsp fresh lime juice PREPARE HERBS, GRILL ALMONDS AND ASSEMBLE SALAD 1. Gently wash and dry herb leaves and arugula (a salad spinner is great for this) and place leaves in large salad bowl. 2. In small, grill-safe pan, combine 1 tbsp of olive oil and butter, and grill over low heat to melt. 3. Once butter bubbles, add almonds and stir for 2 minutes, or until they’re toasted. Use slotted spoon to remove almonds from heat. Coarsely chop and set aside. 4. In pan, add remaining olive oil to butter. Add lime juice to warm oilbutter mixture. 5. Toss chopped almonds with herb leaves and arugula, and pour oil-butterlime-juice mixture over top. Adjust seasoning and serve.

Inspired by a recipe from Iron Chef Lynn Crawford, this lamb is marinated in a flavourful mixture (trust the cola — it adds a lot!) and served with a seasonal fruit relish. Lamb 750 mL cola 3 tbsp pomegranate molasses 3 shallots, chopped 4 cloves garlic, chopped 1 tbsp red pepper flakes 6 sprigs thyme 1 boneless butterflied leg of lamb (around 3 lbs.) 2 tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and pepper Fruit and Onion Relish 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp butter 1 cup chopped onion 2 cups pitted, roughly chopped cherries (sour or sweet), tart plums, whole red currants, gooseberries or whole pomegranate seeds, or whatever’s in season Red wine vinegar or sugar (optional) 2 tbsp chopped parsley 1 tbsp chopped mint MARINATE LAMB 1. In large sealable bag, combine cola, pomegranate molasses, shallots, garlic, red pepper flakes and thyme sprigs. Add lamb, seal bag and refrigerate for up to 5 hours. 2. One hour before grilling, drain lamb, discarding marinade, pat dry and allow to come to room temperature. If some parts of leg are much thicker than other parts, separate meat into a few different pieces so they’ll grill to the right temperature.

GRILL LAMB 1. If using charcoal, light coals and place on one side to make two temperature zones. If using gas, preheat to high. 2. Brush lamb with 2 tbsp of olive oil, season with salt and pepper, and grill over high heat for 5 to 6 minutes per side (with lid closed) to develop crunchy crust. (If using charcoal, move lamb to cooler side and close lid. If using gas, turn one side to low, and place lamb on that side.) 3. Grill on each side for 7 to 12 more minutes (for a total of 14 to 24 minutes), until internal temperature reads 135°F for medium rare. The lamb will continue to cook as it rests. Let lamb rest in warm place for at least 10 minutes before slicing. MAKE RELISH AND SERVE 1. In cast-iron or grill-safe skillet, heat olive oil and butter over high heat. Add onion and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until nicely browned with a few dark edges. 2. Add chopped fruit and cook for 3 to 5 minutes to soften. Taste and balance fruit with a little vinegar or sugar, as needed. Season with salt and pepper, and remove from heat. Let cool and stir in parsley and mint. 3. Slice lamb across grain, season liberally with flaky salt and serve with relish.

Dutch Baby with Grilled Fruit and Vanilla Sugar SERVES 4 TO 6

PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes

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AS SHOWN ON PAGES 76 TO 81 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp canola oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter To Serve 1 cup halved strawberries ¼ cup sugar ½ vanilla bean pod 1 cup whipping cream MAKE BATTER AND PREPARE FRUIT 1. In jar of blender, combine flour, milk, eggs, sugar and salt, and process until smooth. Add lemon zest and set aside. 2. On barbecue with lid closed, heat 9" cast-iron pan on high for 15 minutes. 3. Quarter fresh stone fruit, toss with sugar and olive oil, and set aside. COOK DUTCH BABY AND GRILL FRUIT 1. Working quickly, raise grill lid, slide pan to indirect heat (or, if using gas, reduce heat to low on one burner, and place pan over top, aiming for an overall temperature of about 425°F). 2. To pan add canola oil and butter, and swirl to melt. Pour in batter. 3. Place quartered fruit directly on grill over indirect heat and close lid. Avoid opening grill lid for the first 12 minutes. The Dutch baby is done when it’s puffed and golden on top, after cooking for 12 to 20 minutes in total. The fruit should soften and char a little, but don’t grill it so much that it collapses.

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PREPARE GARNISHES AND SERVE 1. While Dutch baby is cooking, in small bowl, scrape vanilla bean seeds into sugar and rub together to combine. Reserve. 2. In separate bowl, toss strawberries with enough sugar to sweeten and, in another bowl, whip cream to soft peaks. 3. Garnish Dutch baby with grilled fruit and strawberries, whipped cream and generous sprinkling of vanilla sugar.

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1-877-768-6428 or curreycodealers.com; cane-back dining chairs, Guff, (416) 9138025 or gufffurniture.com; banquette, Gresham House Furniture, (905) 412-0362 or greshamhousefurniture.com; table design, Allison Willson, allisonwillson.com; table fabrication, Cabinet, (416) 923-9234 or cabinetfurniture.ca; dining chair reupholstering, Eurocraft Restoration, (416) 762-6919 or eurocraftrestoration.com; dining chair upholstery fabric, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; dishes (on shelves), Pottery Barn, potterybarn.ca; vase, Aero Studios, aerostudios.com. Page 43: Entry: Wallpaper, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; throw pillows, Elte Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com. Living room seating area: Sofa, white throw pillows, throw, Elte Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com; rug, Rugs USA, rugsusa.com; throw pillow fabric, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; throw pillow sewing, Wesley Seto Design, (416) 538-3223. Page 44: Kitchen range: Ceiling fixture, Wil & Co, allisonwillson.com; runner, Elte Mkt, (416) 7890800 or eltemkt.com. Page 45: Dining room armchairs: Armchairs, Silva Custom Furniture (to the trade), (416) 638-9595 or silva4home. com; ottoman, RH, 1-800-910-9836 or rh.com; armchair upholstery fabric, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada. com. Kitchen sink: Backsplash, counters, Caesarstone, caesarstone.ca; faucets, Waterstone, waterstoneco.com; grey pottery, Elte Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com; large vintage bowl (on shelf), Antiques on Hwy 48, (647) 281-8496 or antiquesonhwy48.com; pitcher, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.ca; white bowl (left of sink), Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte. com. Page 46: Living room fireplace: Vintage armchair, Memo Showroom, (647) 350-3700 or memoshowroom.com; ceramic objet (on mantel), Hollace Cluny, (416) 968-7894 or hollacecluny.ca; art (on mantel) by Gordon Stamper, Canvas Gallery, (416) 532-5275 or canvasgallery.ca; black console design, Allison Willson, allisonwillson.com; black console fabrication, Cabinet, (416) 9239234 or cabinetfurniture.ca; framing, Elgin Picture & Frame, (437) 371-8983 or elginpicutreandframe.com. Living room cabinet: Coffee table, CB2, cb2.ca; floor lamp, Decorum Decorative Finds, (416) 966-6829 or ddfhome.com; cabinet design, Allison Willson, allisonwillson.com; cabinet fabrication, Altima Kitchens, (905) 760-1311 or altimakitchens.com; vase, Vintage Fine Objects, (416) 686-5614 or vintagefineobjects.com. Page 47: Living room sofa: Pendant, Elte, (416) 7857885 or elte.com; vintage radiator, Ecorad, 1-855-632-6723 or ecorad.ca; tub chairs,

coffee table (with custom vinyl top), CB2, cb2.ca; vinyl fabric (on coffee table top), Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; art (above sofa) by Christine Flynn, christineflynnart.com; coffee table top sewing, Wesley Seto Design, (416) 538-3223. Page 48: Principal bedroom: Grasscloth, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; nightstand, ChĂ˘telet, chatelethome.com; vintage table lamp, Residential Lighting Studio, (416) 537-3138 or residentiallightingstudio. com; vase by Mud Australia, The Salt & Pepper Catering Co., (416) 924-0715 or salt-peppercatering.com; bed linens, Au Lit Fine Linens, (416) 489-7010 or aulitfinelinens.com; sewing, Wesley Seto Design, (416) 538-3223; blue accent pillow fabric, lumbar pillow, Kelly Wearstler, kellywearstler.com; white Euro sham, throw, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com. Page 49: Family room desk: Black chairs, Cocoon Furnishings, (905) 829-2780 or cocoonfurnishings.ca; vases, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com; millwork, Pallas Kitchens, (905) 791-2665 or pallaskitchens. com. Family room fireplace: Grasscloth, table lamp, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; sofas, Silva Custom Furniture (to the trade), (416) 638-9595 or silva4home.com; art (above fireplace) by Richard Johnson, Richard Johnson Gallery, (416) 275-7742; lumbar pillow (on sofa), Elte, (416) 785-7885 CONTINUED or elte.com.

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contracting, James Ling Group, (289) 887-0601 or jameslinggroup.com. Page 58: Staircase: Wall and ceiling colour, Seapearl (OC-19), trim colour, White Dove (OC-17), Benjamin Moore, 1-855-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Page 60: Kitchen window: White Bianco tile, Eden Tile-It, tileit.ca; sconces, Cedar & Moss, cedarandmoss.com; sink, faucet, Taps, (905) 569-1262 or tapsbath.com. Page 61: Kitchen overall: Perimeter counter, Greensville Soapstone Company, 1-888-957-8663 or greensvillesoapstone.com; counter stools, Design Within Reach, (416) 977-4003 or dwr. com; pendants, Cedar & Moss, cedarandmoss. com; range by Thermador, refrigerator by Sub-Zero, microwave by Sharp, Goemans Appliances, goemans.com; vent hood, Vent-AHood, ventahood.com; custom vent hood cladding, Gravelle Woodworking, (905) 6321056 or gravellewoodworking.com; brass hardware, Top Knobs, topknobs.com; custom vent hood housing, James Ling Group, (289) 887-0601 or jameslinggroup.com, and Gravelle Woodworking, (905) 632-1056 or gravellewoodworking.com; end grain maple, Gravelle Woodworking, (905) 632-1056 or gravellewoodworking.com; windows, Kolbe Windows & Doors, kolbewindows.com; ceiling and vent hood colour, Intense White (OC-51), wall colour, Wind’s Breath (OC-24), cabinet colour, Titanium (OC-49), Benjamin Moore, 1-855-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Page 62: Dining room: Dining table, Design Within Reach, (416) 977-4003 or dwr.com; dining chairs, UpCountry, (416) 366-7477 or upcountry.com; ceiling fixture, rug, Elte Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com; ceiling and trim colour, White Dove (OC-17), wall colour, Seapearl (OC-19), Benjamin Moore, 1-855361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca; windows, Marvin Windows, (905) 670-5052 or marvin. com. Page 63: Living room: Arched doors and windows, Kolbe Windows & Doors, kolbewindows.com; sofa, swivel chairs, throw pillows, coffee table, pendant, rug, UpCountry, (416) 366-7477 or upcountry.com; limestone fireplace surround, Custom Granite & Marble, (905) 643-6300 or gogranite.ca; ceiling and trim colour, White Dove (OC-17), wall colour, Seapearl (OC-19), Benjamin Moore, 1-855361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Console: Console, Crate & Barrel, 1-888-657-4108 or crateandbarrel.ca; poufs, UpCountry, (416) 366-7477 or upcountry.com; windows and doors, Kolbe Windows & Doors, kolbewindows. com; picture light, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com; wooden bowl by DH Stinson, One of a Kind Craft Show, (416) 960-3680 or oneofakindshow.com. Alexandra’s bedroom: Bed frame, Ethan Allen, ethanallen.ca; ceiling fixture, Union Lighting and Furnishings, (416) 652-2200 or unionlf.com; ceiling and trim colour, White Dove (OC-17), wall colour, Wind’s Breath (OC-24), Benjamin Moore,

1-855-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Page 64: Principal bedroom: Windows, Marvin Windows, (905) 670-5052 or marvin. com; ceiling fixture, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com; bed frame, RH, 1-800-910-9836 or rh.com; built-ins by Mike Turco, Turco Contracting and Electric, turcoltd.ca; wall colour, Wind’s Breath (OC-24), ceiling and trim colour, White Dove (OC-17), Benjamin Moore, 1-855-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Principal ensuite: Tub by Victoria + Albert, taps by Kohler, Marks Supply, markssupply.ca; wall and floor tile, Ciot, ciot.com; ceiling fixture, vanity, RH, 1-800-910-9836 or rh.com; ceiling colour, Intense White (OC-51), wall colour, Gray Owl (OC-52), trim colour, White Dove (OC-17), Benjamin Moore, 1-855-3615898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Page 65: Mudroom: Dog door, Ideal Pet Products, idealpetproducts.com; custom ash bench, Mary Warnock, fromd.ca; door, Kolbe Windows & Doors, kolbewindows.com; wall hooks, Centro Garden, (289) 337-5755 or centrogarden.com; accent wall and shelf colour, Escarpment (CC-518), white beadboard and trim colour, White Dove (OC-17), ceiling and cabinet colour, Intense White (OC-51), Benjamin Moore, 1-855-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Dog Shower: Shower tile, Eden Tile-It, tileit.ca; shower fixtures by Grohe, Taps, (905) 569-1262 or tapsbath.com.

DAILY RITUALS Pages 66 to 71 Quiet Elegance: Pages 66 and 67: Design, Mélanie Cherrier, Blanc Marine Living, (514) 705-7420 or designer-interieur-blancmarine.ca. Tub: Tub by Victoria + Albert, tub fixtures by Aquadesign, Ciot, ciot.com; chair, L’Atelier du Boulevard, (450) 218-0815 or atelier-duboulevard.com; rug, HomeSense, 1-800-6469466 or homesense.ca; chandelier, Beige,

(514) 989-8585 or beigestyle.com; candle by Cire Trudon, Celadon Collection, celadoncollection.com. Shower: Shower wall and floor tile, Italnord, italnord.com; shower fixtures, The Rubinet Faucet Company, rubinet. com; glass shower and door, Vitrerie Justalex, vitreriejustalex.com. Vanity: Vanity design, Blanc Marine Living, (514) 705-7420 or designer-interieur-blancmarine.ca; vanity fabrication, Baobab Creations, (514) 497-3207; marble counter, floor tile, Italnord, italnord. com; faucet by Aquadesign, toilet by Kohler, Ciot, ciot.com; sconces, Hudson Valley Lighting, hudsonvalleylighting.com; bath towel, HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca; vanity hardware, RH, 1-800910-9836 or rh.com; mirror, RH Baby & Child, rhbabyandchild.com; wall colour, Chantilly Lace (OC-65), Benjamin Moore, 1-855-7246802 or benjaminmoore.ca. Urban Chic: Pages 68 and 69: Design, Feasby & Bleeks Design, (416) 233-4567 or feasbyandbleeks. com; contracting, Marmo Contracting, (416) 684-3117 or marmocontracting.com. Vanity: Custom vanity and barn door fabrication, The Wooden Tradition, (416) 8875276 or thewoodentradition.com; custom mirror, Elgin Picture & Frame, (416) 532-7031 or elginpictureandframe.com; sconces, Rejuvenation, rejuvenation.com; large vanity pulls, Ginger’s, (416) 787-1787 or gingers.com; roman blind, Blinds, Drapes & Bedding, blindsdrapesbedding.ca; floor tile, Saltillo Imports, (416) 441-2224 or saltillo-tiles.com; acrylic tray, Decorum Decorative Finds, (416) 966-6829 or ddfhome.com; vase, bowl (on acrylic tray), West Elm, westelm.ca; plumbing, Canaroma Bath & Tile, (905) 8567979 or canaroma.ca. Shower: White marble floor and shower tile, Saltillo Imports, (416) 441-2224 or saltillo-tiles.com; custom built-in armoire (far right), The Wooden Tradition, (416) 887-5276 or thewoodentradition.com. Sleek Minimalism: Pages 70 and 71: Design, Shauna Walton Design, (647) 532-5254 or shaunawaltondesign.ca; contracting, Heidan Construction, (416) 543-2945 or heidanconstruction.com. Tub: Tub, faucet, striped towel, Ginger’s, (416) 787-1787 or gingers.com; art, framing, On the Wall Framing, onthewallframing.ca; Statuario marble floor tile, wall tile, Marble Granite Depot, 1-888-379-1111 or marblegranitedepot. com; bowl (on tub caddy), Elte, (416) 7857885 or elte.com. Vanity: Mirror, framing, On the Wall Framing, onthewallframing.ca; vanity hardware, ADH Fine Hardware, adhhardware.ca; sconce, Universal Lighting, (416) 787-8906 or greatlighting.com; taps, faucet, Ginger’s, (416) 787-1787 or gingers. com. Shower: Dolomite shower wall tile, Marble Granite Depot, 1-888-379-1111 or marblegranitedepot.com; shower fixtures, Ginger’s, (416) 787-1787 or gingers.com.

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