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A FINE BALANCE Formal yet family-friendly and traditional yet trendy, this beach house is all about the art of decorating in opposites
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How to spend three luxurious days exploring and relaxing in Bermuda
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A handsome and homey guest room designed on both a twocents and a twice-over budget. Can you tell the difference?
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50 PASTEL PARADISE
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Colour. It has the power to transform a space like nothing else. Take wall paint, for example. Even the subtlest undertone can affect a room’s atmosphere (warm creates coziness; cool is refreshing). Furnishings and accessories, too, hold massive tonal potential. Even a potted plant can skew a scheme! Want to learn how to wield this darling of the decorator’s tool kit? This issue is packed with inspiration. Mint flaunts its flirtiest self in a sweet bathroom Tanya McLean designed for two young sisters in Vancouver (“Pastel Paradise,” page 50), while blue, yellow and pink show off their playful sides in three stylish children’s bedrooms (“Kids at Heart,” page 55). But colour isn’t just for little ones – far from it. In “Character Building” (page 44), communications specialist Hilary Smyth uses dusty shades to lend her Toronto rental a sophisticated historical air; in “A Fine Balance” (page 86), designer Katie Scott energizes a Florida beach house with juicy jolts. For a muted approach, check out “Nature as Muse” (page 72), in which designer Cynthia Zamaria remodels a Keene, Ont., farmhouse and infuses it with tawny wood tones. And Karla Dreyer gives her parents’ Surrey, B.C., home a dramatic makeover using texture rather than tone in “Decor Do Over” (page 64). Of course, our Style News, High or Low and Spotlight columns are also full of colourful products to crave. Saturated or subdued, loaded-on or less-is-more, monotone or multi-hued – whatever your colour code, the following pages have something for you.
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Meyer Davis Studio
With saturated yet streamlined decor, this hotel lobby intrigues without diverting attention from the storied facades beyond the huge windows.
WHERE Le Méridien, New Orleans
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DINNER TALK
FLUID ACCENT The conversation promises to be easy and the mood ebullient in this playful dining space featuring mod toneon-tone chairs in multiple hues. With 10 colourways to choose from, you can bring these seats home and make the look as eclectic or monochromatic as you like.
You’ve never seen ombré like this before. Inspired by the shade-blending trend, Kohler’s new duotone finishes lend a unique updated look to familiar silhouettes. Components PVD-finished metal Tube BATHROOM FAUCET in Vibrant Ombré Rose Gold/Polished Nickel with Lever handles, $1,538, Kohler, kohler.ca.
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SULTRY STORAGE
Stained ash flaunts both bold colour and organic wood grain for a mature-meets-youthful feel.
Showing off brightly stained wood and peekaboo caning, these curvaceous storage units are sure to warm things up in any space, be it the family or dining room, the den or office – or even the kids’ zone!
Water Street organic cotton Marble TOWELS, from $19 each, West Elm, westelm.ca.
STREET STYLE Stained ash and rattan Cane STORAGE UNITS in Ocean Blue Wood, from $2,600 US each, Industry West, industrywest.com.
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TALL ORDER
AN OPTIONAL RATTAN HEADBOARD, IS THE STUFF OF MODULAR DESIGN DREAMS.
Close quarters call for slim silhouettes like this super skinny lamp, which takes up less than a square foot of floor space. But the fits-anywhere fixture doesn’t skimp on style. It delivers with an elegant travertine base, luxe brassy stem and crisp oval glass shade.
Delaktig anodized aluminum BED FRAME, from $379, rattan HEADBOARD, $110, FLOOR LAMPS, $119 each, ARMCHAIR, from $470, IKEA, ikea.ca.
Brass-finished iron, glass and travertine Capullo FLOOR LAMP, $519, CB2, cb2.ca.
SOUL REVIVER
Is the paper tape fad fading? We’re still on board! It’s our fave on-the-cheap mini makeover too l.
Lavender, teal, olive, tangerine – textile designer Margo Selby didn’t hold back on colour in her second collection for Osborne & Little. The motifs, such as pop art-like Motown, are inspired by the vibrant ’50s and ’60s music scene.
PAPER PLAINS Be it a simple storage container or a boring bulletin board, trimming a plain piece in paper tape can fully redefine it. Striped, speckled or floral, each roll carries a world of decorative possibilities. PAPER TAPE, $13 US per each 3-piece set, Rifle Paper Co., riflepaperco.com.
CLEAR WINNER IF YOUR LIVING ROOM ALREADY HAS A LOT GOING ON (SAY, A PATTERNED RUG OR A SATViscose blend Motown FABRIC in F7325-02, $140 per yard, through designers, Primavera, primavera.ca.
URATED SOFA – OR BOTH), SELECT A BARELY THERE GLASS-TOPPED COFFEE TABLE. SEEK OUT AN INTERESTING BASE LIKE THIS GEOMETRIC ONE.
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Glass and brass-finished aluminum Naomi COFFEE TABLE, $979, Niche Decor, nichedecor.ca.
THE BLUEPRINT TO LIFE REIMAGINED. Introducing the 2019 Colour of the Year. Transform your space with the uplifting, true blue that stands the test of time.
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DESSERT OF THE MONTH
S O S R B C U T N O H
bread butter pudding
This month, we’re awakening our senses and treating our taste buds to this utterly tempting twist on a classic Easter dessert. RECIPE & FOOD STYLING CLAIRE STUBBS PHOTOGRAPHY MAYA VISNYEI PROP STYLING ANN MARIE FAVOT
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INGREDIENTS SERVES 6 TO 8
6 2 2 2 1 2 4 â…“ 2
hot cross buns tbsp unsalted butter, melted cups 2% milk cups 35% whipping cream vanilla bean tbsp orange marmalade large eggs cup granulated sugar tbsp icing sugar, for serving
DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. Cut the hot cross buns into 1-inch cubes and place on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle the melted butter onto the cubes. Bake until lightly golden, about 10 minutes. Remove the pan from the oven and allow the bread cubes to cool slightly, then place them in a shallow medium-sized baking dish; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat the milk and the cream over medium heat. Cut the vanilla bean in half lengthwise and scrape the seeds from the pod with the tip of the knife. Stir the seeds and the pod into the milk mixture. Scald the milk mixture, bringing it just under a boil, then remove from the heat and let the mixture sit to infuse for 10 minutes. Stir in the orange marmalade. In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs and the granulated sugar until well combined. Remove and discard the vanilla pod from the milk mixture. Slowly pour the milk mixture into the egg mixture; whisk to combine. Pour the liquid through a sieve over the bread cubes and let soak for about 10 minutes. Place the baking dish in a large roasting pan and slowly pour enough hot water into the base of the roasting pan to cover halfway up the sides of the baking dish. (Be sure not to pour water into the baking dish.) Bake until just set, 30 to 35 minutes. Remove the baking dish from the water bath and allow to cool slightly. Dust the pudding with icing sugar; serve.
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TRAVELLER’S ITINERARY
PRODUCER ALEXANDRA DONALDSON
Bermuda
You can drive the length of this tiny British island in about an hour – which gives you plenty of time to explore its best features.
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Check into The Loren at Pink Beach (1), a stunning luxury hotel with a clean beach-house aesthetic. Spend your first afternoon relaxing by the pool or head to the private beach and let the sound of the waves get you attuned to island time. For dinner, head to The Waterlot Inn for a dining experience that’s well worth the 20-minute drive. Try the surf and turf or the Bermuda fish chowder, an island staple. End your evening at local hot spot Yours Truly, an actual hidden gem (look for the unmarked red door) that specializes in tasty cocktails. Feeling brave? Order the Zombie, a drink that arrives at your table aflame.
DAY 2 Enjoy a leisurely morning at the hotel (yoga at the fitness centre? a long walk on the beach?) before grabbing lunch at D&C Grill, a local favourite for barbecue. Instead of eating in, take your grub to go and sit beachside. After lunch, head out for an easy hike through Tom Moore’s Jungle at Blue Hole Park, followed by a dip in the picturesque crystal-blue swimming hole. Then make your way to nearby Natura Spa at Grotto Bay Beach Resort (2) for a truly luxurious spa treatment given on a floating dock in Prospero’s Cave. Keep the calm going with a stop at the Swizzle Inn, where you can share a pitcher of Bermuda’s iconic drink, the fruity Rum Swizzle, before moving on to Village Pantry for a fresh seafood dinner.
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Fuel up with a healthy hearty breakfast at Devil’s Isle. Rent a bike (oldfashioned or electric) at Social Cycles and hit the Railway Trail, which stretches the length of the island, but can be cut short to suit your comfort. All that biking will work up an appetite so grab a fish sandwich at Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy – another Bermuda must. Its signature dish is full of fried fish, coleslaw and tartar sauce, served on fresh raisin bread. Next, explore the capital, Hamilton (6). Pick up a pair of requisite Bermuda shorts at TABS (4), buy rum souvenirs from Gosling’s Rum (5) and explore local beauty brands at Naked Zero (3). After a full day, head back to The Loren for dinner at Marée (7), a restaurant that features gourmet spins on local specialties. Enjoy your last beach sunset before heading home.
Pack for the sun and sand and some exploration on this trip.
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Woven Leather BACKPACK in Acorn/Butternut, $328, Michael Kors, michaelkors.ca.
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chic shades ▲ Izipizi Blue Tortoise SUNGLASSES, $65, Archives, archivestoronto.com.
best bather ◀ Polo Ralph Lauren
Resort Stripes Lace Back One PIece SWIMSUIT, $152, Swimco, swimco.com.
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Swizzle Inn swizzleinn.com
Art Mel’s Spicy Dicy facebook.com/ 37496350248463
The Loren at Pink Beach & Marée thelorenhotel.com
TABS tabsbermuda.com
Blue Hole Park, Hamilton, Tom Moore’s Jungle, Railway Trail gotobermuda.com
Naked Zero facebook.com/ nakedzerobermuda
D&C Grill facebook.com/ DC-Grill-183793925775298
Natura Spa at Grotto Bay Beach Resort grottobay.com/spa
Devil’s Isle devilsislecoffee.bm
Social Cycles socialcyclesbda.com
Village Pantry villagepantry.bm The Waterlot Inn waterlotinn.com
comfy kicks ▲ UltraRange Rapidweld SNEAKERS in Neptune Green, $110, vans.ca.
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We designed this handsome and homey double-occupancy guest room on both a two-cents and a twice-over budget. Can you tell the difference? PRODUCER STACY BEGG | TEXT MARY LEVITSKI PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL NANGREAVES
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$1,344 1 Eco-friendly vinyl alternative Stellular WALLPAPER in Chequerboard, $14 per sq. ft., Scout Décor, scoutdecor.com.
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$810
$3,515
8
2 Mistana resin and MDF Jamie MIRROR in Gold, 30", $405 each, Wayfair.ca.
10
4
9
5
$680
6 Hand-knotted wool Naomi RUG, 6' x 9', Elte, elte.com.
$1,847 7 Solid oak and powder-coated steel 3-drawer Roots DRESSER in Grey Oak, Casalife, casalife.com.
3 Twin iron Sanford BED FRAMES, $340 each, Penney & Company, penneyandcompanyhome.com.
7
$995
$412
8 Porcelain Zigzag TABLE LAMP with paper shade and brass base, Elte, elte.com.
4 Twin 220-thread-count long-staple cotton Thomas FLAT SHEETS, $89 each, FITTED SHEETS, $89 each, and standard PILLOWCASES, $56 per pair, all in Navy, Au Lit Fine Linens, aulitfinelinens.com.
$75 9 Enamelled brass Luc TRAY in Blue/Gold, 17", Elte Mkt, eltemkt.com.
6
$694
$70
5 Twin prewashed long-staple American cotton Lavato Xavier DUVET COVERS, $286 each, and queen SHAMS, $61 each, Au Lit Fine Linens, aulitfinelinens.com.
10 French Kitchen marble UTENSIL HOLDER, $42, Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca; black coral snake PLANT, $28, Sheridan Nurseries, sheridannurseries.com. PRINT, Hugh Read, instagram.com/hughjread; leaf-print TOSS CUSHIONS, Scout Décor, scoutdecor.com; gold-striped POT, through designers, Hofland, hofland.com; poured CANDLE, Hopson Grace, hopsongrace.com.
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1 Pre-pasted paper Stellular WALLPAPER in Chequerboard, $8 per sq. ft., Scout Décor, scoutdecor.com.
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7 Ash-veneered particleboard 3-drawer Malm DRESSER in Brown Stained, $99, IKEA, ikea.ca; DRESSER ASSEMBLY, $32, TaskRabbit, ikea.ca/taskrabbit.
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8 Ceramic Ciro TABLE LAMP with linen shade and brushed iron base, Structube, structube.com.
4 Nautica twin 200-thread-count cotton percale Plot SHEET SETS, $65 each per 4-piece set, Bed Bath & Beyond, bedbathandbeyond.ca.
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5 Twin long-staple American cotton Waffle Pique DUVET COVERS, $156 each, and queen SHAMS, $58 each, Au Lit Fine Linens, aulitfinelinens.com.
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THREE’S COMPANY Sadly, spare-room storage tends to suck. Luckily, augmenting it is as easy as 1-2-3… drawers that is! A boxy three-drawer wooden dresser offers each visitor room to unpack, as well as a spot for you to stash extra bedding and towels.
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“Every space can use a hint of history,” says designer Stacy Begg, who referenced the 19th century with the rooms’ bed frames. Though it looks just right in a contemporary space, the metal spindle style dates back to the Victorian era, when an acute concern with cleanliness put the popular wooden bed to rest, giving rise to this hyper hygienic version. Twin iron Sanford BED FRAME, $340, Penney & Company, penneyandcompanyhome.com.
Small-scale graphic patterns lend unobtrusive dimension to this peaceful space.
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Walnut-veneered wood composite Monarch, EQ3, eq3.com.
introduce visual depth. To start guests’ days off on the right foot, layer in a plush underpad. Hand-knotted wool Naomi RUG, 6' x 9', $3,515, Elte, elte.com; hand-knotted wool Irina RUG, 6' x 9', $1,895, Elte Mkt, eltemkt.com.
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Ceramic Ciro TABLE LAMP with linen shade and brushed iron base, $79, Structube, structube.com.
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With playful zigzag-like bases, chic drum shades and brass-hued details, the pale tone-on-tone table lamps are oh-so similar. So why does one cost less than a tenth of the other? The answer lies in their base materials: While the Low is made of affordable snow-white ceramic and embellished with brushed iron, the designer High consists of pricier creamcoloured porcelain and solid brass.
To create a home-away-from-home feel, adorn the bedside with special touches, such as plants and candles. Lend these additions a refined collected feel by setting them on a tray and (temporarily) encasing each in an elegant glass cloche. Enamelled brass Luc TRAY in Blue/Gold, 17", $75, Elte Mkt, eltemkt.com; Begåvning CLOCHE with metallized stainless steel base, $15, IKEA, ikea.ca; small Gem Top CLOCHE, $12, Ginger’s, gingers.com; CLOCHE with bird detail, $10, poured CANDLE, $10, HomeSense, homesense.ca; Eastern Accent soy poured CANDLE in Water, $55, Hopson Grace, hopsongrace.com.
The airy grid pattern of a windowpane check suits guests of all ages.
Checking In Be it for the kids’ friends, an out-of-town pal or a visiting aunt, the guest room must accommodate varied overnighters. For an ageless uni-
Porcelain Zigzag TABLE LAMP with paper shade and brass base, $995, Elte, elte.com.
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relaxed sophistication itself. FROM TOP Nautica 200-thread-count cotton percale Plot SHEET, $65 per 4-piece set, Bed Bath & Beyond, bedbathandbeyond.ca; long-staple American cotton Waffle Pique DUVET COVER, $156, 220-thread-count long-staple cotton Thomas FLAT SHEET in Navy, $89, prewashed long-staple American cotton Lavato Xavier DUVET COVER, $286, Au Lit Fine Linens, aulitfinelinens.com.
Editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin curated her favourite hues in the Beauti-Tone Paint Style at Home Country Colour Collection 2.
OLDENBURG FD083-0 Erin loves how this blue-grey paint acts as a sophisticated neutral backdrop for any setting, from modern to traditional.
tip: Make an inexpensive piece of furniture appear custom by painting it the same shade as your wall. This coffee table was given an extra decorator’s touch with the addition of a complementary colour: Hudson FD099-0.
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Bright Spirits Fresh livable colour and kid-friendly function make this house a home for a family of ямБve. TEXT & STYLING CHARLOTTE SAFAVI | PHOTOGRAPHY RAQUEL LANGWORTHY
LEFT & BELOW To keep the bold hits of dark blue from overwhelming this living room and to warm it up, the designers added a lively mix of wood, brass and pink. DESIGN, Flatiron 27, flatiron27.com; Van Deusen Blue HC-156 WALL PAINT, White Dove OC-17 MILLWORK & TRIM PAINT (throughout, except kitchen built-ins), Benjamin Moore; COFFEE TABLE, Made Goods; SCONCES, Visual Comfort & Co.; ROMAN SHADE FABRIC, Kravet Canada; burgundy TOSS CUSHION FABRIC (on sofa) Peter Dunham Textiles; chevron-print TOSS CUSHION, RH; TOSS & LUMBAR CUSHIONS (on window seat), San Junipero Textile Studio.
When Manhattan-based design firm Flatiron 27 took on the interior of this New Jersey house, their style directive from the family – a couple with three young kids – was simple: to build the base for a happy family home. “Our clients wanted a bright and energetic space that felt chic yet approachable,” says interior designer Elizabeth McNellis, who collaborated with colleagues Alexis Litman and Jill Raskin. “And there’s no better way to do that than with colour!” The homeowners both love blue, so the design team introduced the hue in the entryway’s ikat-like grasscloth wallcovering and carried it throughout the main floor of the 3,400-square-foot home. To the left of the entry, the living room’s denimblue tufted sofas and small accessories echo the navy on the feature walls. But blue never overwhelms the living room. “The dark walls work because the crisp white STYLEATHOME.COM APRIL 2019
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RIGHT Above traditional wainscotting, the narrow entryway’s grasscloth wallcovering adds movement and modern edge. Brass starburst LIGHT FIXTURE, Visual Comfort & Co.
millwork and large windows balance and brighten the room,” says Elizabeth, adding that the accent colours drawn from the rug keep the palette fresh. Vintage- and globalinspired accents keep the eye moving with their colourful pops in a range of pinks and oranges from blush to terracotta.
“Our clients wanted a bright and energetic space that felt chic yet approachable.” In the spacious kitchen, blue is kept to a minimum with the whimsical cloud-print Roman shades. Here, warmth is introduced through wood and texture. Shaker-style cabinetry, white subway tiles with grey grout and brass fixtures and pendant lights lend worldly bistro appeal that feels chic and inviting. The adjacent eat-in area delivers a bold punch with an ultra-durable deep blue
LEFT & ABOVE The kitchen cabinetry’s neutral pale grey hue works alongside the cool blues throughout the rest of the house, while warm brass fixtures and hardware provide continuity. The large island with a second sink is the perfect place for meal prep; guests and kids can sit nearby and chat while the magic happens. Shoreline 1471 CABINETRY PAINT, Benjamin Moore; COUNTERTOPS, Caesarstone Canada; ROMAN SHADE FABRIC, Studio Four NYC.
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Simple consistency keeps the home’s eclectic elements and bold colours looking refined. The way the kitchen’s eat-in area relates to the living room is a case in point: Light grey built-ins mirror one another, while the spiky chandelier links to the window seat sconces, and the built-in banquette cushion is almost the same deep blue. It’s cohesive without being too conceptual. CHANDELIER, Pottery Barn; DINING CHAIRS, CB2; ROMAN SHADE FABRIC, Studio Four NYC.
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“The homeowners wanted a calm and sophisticated adult space where they could relax.” vinyl banquette cushion that picks up on the cloud fabric above. This play of fun and function makes sense in the most frequently used rooms in a house where family time can be raucous and guests are always welcome. Meanwhile, upstairs in the master bedroom, the palette is softer. “The homeowners wanted a calm and sophisticated adult space where they
could relax,” says Elizabeth. Awash in grey and blush tones drawn from its serene wallpaper, the room is a clean and elegant escape from the riot of kids – and colour – downstairs. The balance of bold and muted hues, as well as casual and refined furnishings, is whimsical and welcoming wherever you go in the house. And, for these homeowners, that amounts to the perfect happy place.
LEFT & ABOVE Dreamy wallpaper in a kaleidoscope of blush and grey lends an ethereal effect to the master bedroom. The trim tufted bed frame, shagreen nightstands and alabaster table lamps introduce elegant texture to the space. Paired with a blush throw, a soft pink armchair is a sophisticated spot to relax with a book. Nimbus 1465 WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore; WALLPAPER, Eskayel; BED FRAME, Crate and Barrel; NIGHTSTANDS, RH; TABLE LAMPS, Visual Comfort & Co.; RUG, Anthropologie; DRAPERY FABRIC, Kravet Canada; PRINT, Minted; TOSS CUSHION (on armchair), CB2.
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1. Shelf Life This soft yet glam vignette is part of a custom made media unit. No dark cupboards and dusty cords here – just light-as-air colour, texture and style. Interior designer Priya J. Mitrovic punctuated the wood grain-look back panel with thoughtfully designed white shelves. “I added vertical breaks to make the unit more visually interesting,” she says. Pink and brass accessories continue the effect and prettily offset the practicality of a TV and gaming system.
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wenty-something Azra Bajrami is used to transformations. To her millions of fans she’s known as Azzy, an influential YouTube vlogger and creator of the channel AzzyLand. Away from this alternate universe, she’s a condo owner with a real-life issue: how to inject personality into her builder-basic 3,000-square-foot space. To do so, she relied on Priya J. Mitrovic of Studio P Interiors. “Azzy loves fashion and chic modern style,” says Priya. “I wanted to create a space she would love to come home to.” The interior designer achieved this with colour, textiles and custom made furniture – usual suspects in her style files. But there was one surprise design element. “Azzy wanted every angle of the condo to be videoworthy. She vlogs here, so even the ceilings have to look good!” Shapely mouldings ensure they do and are a nice finishing touch as things keep looking up in Azzyland.
2. Graphic Content As well as looking as cool as all get-out, black accents make the mostly pale living area come alive. Priya worked them in throughout, from the dynamic contemporary chandelier to the distinctive bamboo armchairs (which she invigorated with high-gloss black paint and black velvet lumbar cushions). Together, these doses of black keep the eye moving and punch up the space’s impact.
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3. Numbers Game Two coffee tables, one 11-foot sofa and a splash of Chanel No. 19 – the MO here is definitely personalization. “[Homeowner Azzy [Bajrami] is a total fashionista, and I referenced that in this fun Chanel-inspired artwork I had framed in gold leaf,” says Priya (pictured right). Kiboshing small-scale condo furniture, she used an extra-long sofa and dual coffee tables to keep things visually interesting.
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“Azzy calls the lounge area the ‘Netflix room,’” says Priya (the TV screen, not shown, hangs just above a floating console). The interior designer injected whimsy into this relaxation space with a fun hanging chair positioned to take in the vista of the city and Lake Ontario. The artwork is not an afterthought: This abstract’s palette reiterates the condo’s pops of pink and brass for cool cohesion.
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Priya replaced a spare frame of tiles surrounding the fireplace with a dramatic floor-to-ceiling porcelain application that looks like veined marble. “I thought it would be stunning to install the tiles vertically and, since they were available in different finishes, opt for a mix of gloss and matte,” she says. “The varying surfaces add pretty texture that changes with the light.”
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Priya designed this rounded armchair and ottoman to incorporate some curves into the space. It features a swivel mechanism for easy adjustment, allowing the sitter to take in the fire or the killer views. The award plaques are from YouTube: The black one is for Azzy’s first 100,000 subscribers, and the gold is for her first million. “We wanted to place them where they’d be highlighted, as they were big milestones in Azzy’s career,” says Priya.
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7. Beyond Basic The builders’ kitchen wasn’t totally without its charms. It just needed to be zhuzhed up. Priya had the cabinets painted crisp white and made contrast her game-changer. “I wanted a bold element against all the white, so, naturally, I chose black.” The accent appears on the island stools, faucet, chandelier and cabinetry hardware, stylishly elevating the bright airy space.
8. Three‘s Company The dining area is visible from three points (the kitchen, living room and lounge area), so every angle, or curve in this instance, needs to be a best one. Mid-century-style chairs are like sculptural pieces of art in the open space. The Tulip table echoes the sleek kitchen countertops, while the dark wood sideboard handsomely provides hidden storage.
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THROUGHOUT DESIGN, Studio P Interiors, studiopinteriors.com; Chantilly Lace OC-65 WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore. LIVING AREA FIREPLACE SURROUND TILES, Ceragres; custom SOFA, custom ARMCHAIR & OTTOMAN, Studio P Interiors; ARMCHAIRS (customized), Turquoise Palace; COFFEE TABLES, RUG, Elte; SIDE TABLE, The Goods; PRINT, TheseFineWalls; custom TOSS & LUMBAR CUSHIONS, Tonic Living. LOUNGE AREA HANGING CHAIR, Turquoise Palace. DINING AREA DINING TABLE, Tulip Table; DINING CHAIRS, Studio P Interiors; CONSOLE, Elte; PLANTERS, CB2. KITCHEN White Dove OC-17 CABINETRY PAINT, Benjamin Moore; CABINETRY HARDWARE, CB2; BACKSPLASH TILES, Ciot; STOOLS, Innit Designs; CHANDELIER, Black Rooster Decor.
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A former magazine editor elevates her Toronto rental into a personalized abode jam-packed with style.
Hilary Smyth has deftly accomplished three challenges on many modern to-do lists. As a downsizer, she performed a Kondo-worthy paring down of possessions. As an entrepreneur, she started AustinSmyth Commun ications (austinsmyth.com), a company that promotes design businesses and makers. And, as someone in the rental market, she did the near impossible: signed the lease on a charming picture-perfect apartment near some of Toronto’s prettiest parks. “As soon as I walked in, it felt more like a house to me than an apartment,” says Hilary, a former magazine editor who lives and breathes decor. “The landlords had lovingly maintained many of the original elements, including plaster walls, hardwood floors and architectural features. Plus, its walls are a fresh white, and there are lots of windows. All I had to do was move in and unpack.” To channel the old soul of the 800-square-foot two-bedroom abode, Hilary pulled out many of her signature decorative go-tos – think vintage finds, patterned textiles, tranquil colours and hits of grounding black. The effect is one of instant history that stylishly shows off the things Hilary has collected over time. It’s a place where she layers upholstered surfaces with felt rugs, floral throws and velvet cushions;
OPPOSITE Homeowner Hilary Smyth prefers the clean look of a sofa with a single seat cushion and likes to remove ones from the back. “Toss cushions do the same job but are much prettier,” she says. Cloud White CC-40 WALL PAINT (throughout, except bedroom), Benjamin Moore; SOFA, Crate and Barrel; COFFEE TABLE, West Elm; DRAPERY, IKEA; FLOOR LAMP, RUG (on sofa), BASKET, solid LUMBAR CUSHIONS, Wills & Prior; THROW, Lee Jofa.
TOP LEFT The texture of the original plaster walls, painted Benjamin Moore’s Cloud White, makes a great backdrop for artwork. “I love the generous size of this decorator paper print – it’s perfect for this focal wall,” says Hilary (pictured). PRINT, WALL PLINTH, TOSS CUSHIONS, round BASKET, Wills & Prior.
BOTTOM LEFT “The kitchen had been completely designed by my landlord before I arrived,” says Hilary. “I love her little touches like the charcoal grout on the backsplash.” Hilary layered in her own personality with framed architectural prints that belonged to her father. She warmed up the monochromatic backdrop with wooden cutting boards and terracotta pots of fresh herbs.
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OPPOSITE A simple dining table is surrounded by a whimsical mix of chairs. “Some were found, others purchased inexpensively,” says Hilary. “I love the bistro chairs for their curves and the way they conjure up Parisian cafés.” The extra-long surface does overtime as a place to work, paint or pot plants. DINING TABLE, DRAPERY, IKEA; TABLE RUNNER, Maison-Basque; BOWLS, Wills & Prior; CANDLES, Yummi Candles.
RIGHT, TOP The colours of this artwork (Oiseau sur Toit, 1967, by Marc-Antoine Louttre, which belonged to Hilary’s parents) set the tone for this vignette. The brass bar cart was found at a yard sale. “It’s my daughter’s, and I’ll borrow it until she wants it back,” she says. The wall plinth displays a small chinoiserie vase Hilary’s daughter brought her from Paris, where she lived for a year. ARMCHAIR, Crate and Barrel; SIDE TABLE, WALL PLINTH, VASES, Wills & Prior; TABLE LAMP, CB2.
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“This oversized round mirror with a hammered brass frame is a nice contrast to the folksy vibe of the hutch in my entryway,” says Hilary. “I have so many magazines that I stack them on every surface – they make great pedestals for objects!” MIRROR, CB2; HOOK RACK, Vintage Fine Objects; RAINCOAT, Common Sort; VASE, Wills & Prior.
BELOW The perfectly finished bathroom just needed accessories. “I continued my colour palette here with bath products from Maison-Basque, a small shop in the city’s west end.” Hilary bought the striped hammam and Moroccan glasses on a trip to Dubai. TOWEL, COSMETIC BAG, BOX, Maison-Basque.
ABOVE The serene bluewalled bedroom takes its colour cue from the coverlet. “I extrapolated on the gorgeous print with toss cushions and pale blue linen bedding,” Hilary says. She spraypainted the vintage headboard glossy black to ground the room. Wickham Gray HC-171 WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore; HEADBOARD, Vintage Fine Objects; COVERLET, HomeSense; DUVET SET, IKEA; white QUILT, velvet LUMBAR CUSHION, abstract PRINT, Wills & Prior.
where she piles books up on the floor; and where she dresses the table with Spode Peacock heirloom china, seashells repurposed as salt and pepper cellars, and big-box-store tumblers – all at once. Yet it looks anything but overstuffed. “I don’t like clutter,” she says. “I carefully pared down my possessions and decorated with just my most favourite things.” This mantra is evident the moment you step inside the entryway, where a wonderfully weathered cabinet has pride of place. “My husband and I love roadside antiques stands, and we picked this piece up at one in Quebec.” Its meaningful provenance is an intimation of what the rest of the apartment holds. “All my friends tell me the space truly reflects me,” says Hilary. “And I have to say, I like that.” FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK
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2. Big Picture Huge mirrored cabinets above the vanity allow the girls to use the mirror simultaneously. The large reflective surface visually opens up the room.
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pastel paradise Designer Tanya McLean creates a colourful loo that’s perfect for two sisters to share. TEXT MARIANNE DAVIDSON PHOTOGRAPHY TRACEY AYTON
1. Splash Zone With its subway tile set in herringbone with grey grout, the shower wall lends texture and a hint of drama, while a pale pink shower curtain introduces a sweet accent hue into the space. A door separating the bathtub and toilet from the vanity is one of designer Tanya McLean’s favourite features of the room, which is shared by two young sisters. “I love that the space can be used by both girls at the same time without giving up on privacy,” she says.
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DESIGNER TANYA MCLEAN of Vancouver-based Mango Design Co. is not afraid of colour, and the mint-hued vanity and pink accessories in this fun feminine bathroom are proof. When tasked with designing this room for two young sisters to share, Tanya made sure the finishes were classic and timeless so the aesthetic would last for the long haul. She then took cues from
the girls’ colour preferences and added some charming modern elements to spice up the scheme. “The pink accessories can be easily switched out if their tastes change,” says Tanya, whose design philosophy is all about thoughtfulness and longevity. Here’s how she used that approach to skilfully pull together this perennially playful room. STYLEATHOME.COM APRIL 2019
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Cute yet contemporary, silver polka-dot wallpaper gives the space dimension. Bonus: Its sophisticated print can be seen from different angles outside the room.
Rosy tones and floral flourishes add the sweet finishing touches to this serene setting. Strategically placed throughout the bathroom, they boast softness and add a dose of femininity.
DESIGN, Mango Design Co., mangodesignco.ca; Cloud White CC-40 WALL PAINT, Blue Grass CC-640 VANITY PAINT, Benjamin Moore; custom VANITY & MIRRORED CABINETS, Mango Design Co.; VANITY COUNTERTOP, Caesarstone Canada; SHOWER WALL TILES, Olympia Tile + Stone; pink TRAY, CB2; pompom TOWELS, BASKET, TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER & SOAP PUMP, Simons.
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Behr Jade Mist M410-1 PAINT, The Home Depot, homedepot.ca.
Middleton Pink 245 PAINT, Farrow & Ball, farrow-ball.com
Beauti-Tone Tartlet A18-7-1090-0 PAINT, Home Hardware, homehardware.ca. Geo WALLPAPER in Grey, $40 US per 2' x 4' panel, Chasing Paper, chasingpaper.com.
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Abnormals Anonymous Wheel of Fortune Concrete Jungle AB-WF1-02 WALLPAPER, $130 per yard, NewWall, newwall.com.
Confetti WALLPAPER in Grey, $99 US per 28" x 10' roll, Drop It Modern, dropitmodern.com.
Premier French Mint PR16A28 PAINT Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca.
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Full of style and sentiment, these three West Coast bedrooms are almost as special as the kiddos who inspired them.
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TIMELESS NAUTICAL Chevron wallpaper in blue and white is paired with coastal accessories to turn Liam Hibbs’s cubby-filled room into a breezy kid’s space.
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> OFF THE WALL Once the blue and white chevronpatterned wallcovering went up in the Fort Langley, B.C., bedroom of lifestyle blogger Monika Hibbs’s six-year-old son, Liam, a nautical theme quickly emerged. “Yet the wallpaper’s design can work with any decor,” says Monika. “So as Liam grows and the room changes, the wall treatment won’t need to be changed.” Providing a focal point over the dresser, a gallery of art and memorabilia (including Liam’s own hat) introduces colour and personality. ROW, ROW, ROW YOUR BENCH A comfy custom cushion, ship-style light and painted paddles make the window seat a stylish cozy spot. Monika made the most of the adjacent awkward nook by fitting it with shelves
for displaying a few of Liam’s favourite things, such as the globe and the model sailboat. The wicker chest below holds toys and more books. Behr Ultra Pure White PR-W15 WALL & TRIM PAINT, The Home Depot; WALLPAPER, SCONCE, Serena & Lily; HEADBOARD, Pier 1 Imports; DRESSER, IKEA; NIGHTSTAND (customized), TABLE LAMP, HAMPER, wicker TOY CHEST, HomeSense; PENDANT LIGHT, Overstock.com; custom ROMAN SHADE & BEDSKIRT, Q. Design; FLOORING, Divine Flooring; RUG, BEDDING, Ballard Designs; PRINTS (over dresser and bed), Minted; custom SEAT CUSHION, Stephanie Jean Design; robot ALARM CLOCK, The Cross Decor & Design; PULL (on nightstand), Anthropologie.
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BEACH EFFECT Rather than introducing additional colours, Monika augmented the room’s palette with natural materials, including the seagrass rope-clad headboard and airy woven pendant light, as well as the wooden nightstand and picture frame. Their warm tones do to the room’s blue accents what the sand does to the ocean – make them look even more blue.
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COLOUR ADVICE “CHOOSE A STATEMENT HUE AND THEN BUILD UP INTEREST BY ADDING TEXTURE INSTEAD OF MORE COLOURS.”
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Inspired by a yellow and white baby blanket, a space filled with wild animals becomes a sunny place for Leo Pasutto to grow. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> ROOM TO GROW Designer and TV personality Jillian Harris opted for a dresser in lieu of a change table in son Leo Pasutto’s room in their Kelowna, B.C., home. “The drawers keep all the baby stuff out of the way. In time, the pad can be removed, and I can fill the dresser with big-kid clothes,” she says (now that Leo is two years old, this idea is coming to fruition). Floating shelves and baskets make cleanup super simple, as does the rocker’s removable white slipcover. HELLO, YELLOW “There was no yellow in the nursery at first. Then a friend gave me a little handmade throw decorated with hearts of gold,” Jillian recalls fondly. “That’s where the colour theme began.” Saffron-toned drapery and other sunny accents introduce the inspired accent hue to the otherwise grey-scale space.
UP AND AWAY Tidiness is top of mind for this designer mom. A leaning ladder is a sweet way to store extra blankets, which support the space’s tonal and pattern themes, of course. Simply White OC-117 WAINSCOTTING & TRIM PAINT, Benjamin Moore; dot WALL DECALS, UrbanWalls; CRIB, STOOL, Pottery Barn; ROCKER, DRESSER (with custom cushion), LADDER, Wayfair.ca; POUFFE, solid and polka-dot BLANKETS (on ladder), yellow TOSS CUSHION, HomeSense; PENDANT LIGHT, Lulu and Georgia; PRINT, Minted; FLOATING SHELVES, IKEA; lion WALL HANGING, Anthropologie; stuffed GIRAFFE, Melissa & Doug.
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PLAYFUL MENAGERIE Whimsy, not sobriety, is at the heart of this design. The decor includes a faux zebra rug (a gift from Leo’s grandma) and a charming tiger wall hanging. As though watching over little Leo, a lovable oversized giraffe sits by the crib, while a lineup of lions in keeping with the room’s sunshiny scheme runs along one of the shelves. “There’s always an animal pal within reach,” says Jillian.
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COLOUR ADVICE “SINCE YOU PROBABLY WON’T USE THE NURSERY UNTIL YOUR BABY IS ABOUT THREE MONTHS OLD, TAKE YOUR TIME, ADDING IN THE COLOUR WHEN IT FEELS RIGHT.”
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PAINTERLY PINK Lillya Hibbs’s nursery-turned-bedroom is defined by diaphanous watercolour brush strokes and dreamy rose tones.
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nightstand and caned bed frame will look as good when little Lillya is 15 as they do today. Even the warm brass hardware is timeless. Behr Ultra Pure White PR-W15 WAINSCOTTING & TRIM PAINT, The Home Depot; custom WALLPAPER, Anewall; BED FRAME, NIGHTSTAND, TABLE LAMP, BEDDING, Serena & Lily; SIDECHAIR, The Cross Decor & Design; SIDE TABLE, RUG, Joss & Main; custom DRAPERY, Q. Design; FLOORING, Divine Flooring; PICTURE LEDGE (holding books), IKEA; belly BASKET, Folk Fortune; Darling PRINT, Sugar Paper; L HOOK, Anthropologie.
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STORYTIME A lacy wicker chair and a sleek picture ledge loaded with favourite books create a reading nook in one corner. But before these elements came the chic drapery (trimmed in pink ribbon to reference the floral wallpaper and pretty rug). “I like to hang window coverings before bringing in furnishings,” says Monika. “Drapery adds a cozy vibe, so you don’t need a lot of furniture to make a room feel inviting.”
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“A WATERCOLOUR PALETTE LIKE THIS ONE IS EASY TO ACHIEVE. JUST COMBINE DIFFERENT TONES OF THE SAME COLOUR STORY.”
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A NEW LOOK In April, we turn fresh eyes on our surroundings. The days may still be holding on to the dregs of winter but, instead of seeing the slush and snow, we delightedly notice the first green shoots poking up through the ground, how the sunshine seems brighter as it filters through our windows, and all the new colours and styles available to decorate our homes. It’s a time of renewal, and we couldn’t be more ready to get started.
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DO OVER A couple gives their former house a second chance with no regrets thanks to major help from their designer daughter. TEXT MARY LEVITSKI PHOTOGRAPHY JANIS NICOLAY
In this close-to-colour-free home Karla Dreyer (pictured) designed for her parents, greenery positively pops – and that includes a subtle palm leaf-print mural in the dining room. DESIGN, Karla Dreyer Design, karladreyerdesign.com; CONTRACTING, Carerra Projects; Simply White OC-117 WALL PAINT (throughout), Benjamin Moore; MURAL, Anewall; FLOORING (throughout), Frontier Flooring; DINING TABLE, Crate and Barrel; DINING CHAIRS, Style In Form; custom CONSOLE, Union Wood Co.; CHANDELIER, CF Interiors; faux sheepskin RUGS (throughout), The Cross Decor & Design; PRINT, Minted.
ABOVE “Great design is about feeling good when you sit on a chair or sofa,” says homeowner Janice Dreyer, who insisted on having a pair of swivel chairs in the highly textured living room. SOFA, CF Interiors; SWIVEL CHAIRS, EQ3; COFFEE TABLES, Brent Comber; SIDE TABLE, Style In Form; POUFFE, chevron-patterned TOSS CUSHION, The Cross Decor & Design; SCONCE, CB2; custom BLINDS (throughout), Concord Interiors; TOSS CUSHIONS (except chevronpatterned), Provide.
“SOME PEOPLE LAUGHED AT US. I laughed, too, actually!” says Janice Dreyer of purchasing the Surrey, B.C., house she and husband Colin had sold two and a half years prior. Nothing about the 2,600-square-foot ranch-style abode, built in the late ’90s and backing onto a golf course, which the couple called home for eight years, had changed. Defined by beige walls, blond wood and taupe granite, the interior was as dated as they left it when they moved to a more modern two-storey (also overlooking a golf course) in Whistler in 2016. “I go through life in 10-year cycles. Every decade, my needs drastically change,” says Janice, whose husband recently retired and whose four grandchildren are growing up. The couple was embarking on
a new chapter, and the familiar abode had “happy ending” written all over it – but first, it needed a major revision, and the couple had the ideal editor to call on. “When my parents lived here last, my brothers and I had young kids, so this place took quite a beating!” says designer daughter Karla Dreyer. “The house wasn’t stylish – it was practical.” But, she says, Janice and Colin have great taste, and the remodel granted her an opportunity to showcase it. “The idea was to open it up, brighten it up and lighten it up,” says Karla, who had the kitchen’s pass-through wall removed to maximize views of the 17th hole. To suit their new needs, Janice also repurposed some rooms, turning what used to be Colin’s office into a bedroom for visiting grandkids and converting the once-playroom
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A little went a long way in the save-and-splurge kitchen reno: With one wall and some uppers removed, the cabinetry was spray-painted white and the dated granite counters replaced with marble. “It’s totally transformed,” says Karla. A simple subway tile backsplash and affordable range hood, both in white, let the black and brass accents shine. Simply White OC-117 CABINETRY PAINT, Benjamin Moore; BACKSPLASH TILES, Creekside Tile; RANGE HOOD, The Home Depot; PENDANT LIGHTS, Ocean Pacific Lighting; RUG, Marramarket; hand PRINT, Nineteen Ten.
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A rough-around-the-edges complement to the crisp white kitchen, the eat-in area features a weighty wooden table, intricate woven chairs, a distressed-look metal-chain chandelier and a graphic pineapple print. DINING TABLE, West Elm; DINING CHAIRS, CF Interiors; CHANDELIER, Pottery Barn; PRINT, Style In Form.
RIGHT Featuring a print of Elvis Presley and a blue suede-topped ottoman, the den is Karla’s über-chic version of a man cave, which she designed for her father, Colin Dreyer. “My dad is an Elvis fanatic!” she says. The stylish space is a far cry from its days as a playroom for visiting grandchildren. SWIVEL CHAIRS, Style In Form; OTTOMAN, SIDE TABLE, RUG, CB2; TOSS CUSHIONS, West Elm.
den into a modern man cave. As for the palette, Karla envisioned a pale scheme of white-painted walls and light oak plank floors. Janice was hesitant: “I said, ‘Oh my goodness, I don’t want it to feel like a hospital!’” The designer knew that whiting out the open-concept space could make it seem cold, especially since the ceilings soar to 15 feet in the main living area. But the pro was prepared with the ultimate antidote: texture. “Texture on texture on texture – it makes this house feel warm and inviting,” says Karla, who included silken faux fur, sumptuous leather, nubby tweed, plush velvet, rough-hewn wood, tactile wicker and more. Yet all these rich textiles are expressed succinctly in clean-lined minimal furnishings and accessories, creating a comfortable aesthetic that’s always chic, never schleppy. For all its texture, this home features nearly no colour (a notable exception is the blue suede-topped ottoman in the Elvis Presleyinspired den). “Colour adds pop, punch and interest,” says Karla, “but it can be restricting in an open plan because you have to repeat it.” In place of hues, the designer punctuated rooms with black accents and lush greenery. In the casual dining room, that means an inky multi-pronged chandelier and a watery palm STYLEATHOME.COM APRIL 2019
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Colour makes a cameo in the grandkids’ quarters, which Karla’s daughters helped decorate. Imported textiles, such as the rug and toss cushions, lend a playful worldly feel. BED FRAME, NIGHTSTANDS, Style In Form; POUFFE, The Cross Decor & Design; RUG, Marramarket; BEDDING, Anthropologie; TABLE LAMPS, woven PLATTERS (on wall), BASKET, HomeSense.
“THE HOUSE IS ONE LEVEL, SO I CARRIED THE RESTRAINED AESTHETIC INTO THE BEDROOMS.”
RIGHT “I love to read,” says Janice. Flooded with morning light, the master bedroom’s bay window was a natural spot for a reading nook. Karla added a sleek velvet-upholstered armchair for her mother and then layered in all the cozy and convenience. ARMCHAIR, Style In Form; SIDE TABLE, TABLE LAMP, West Elm; TOSS CUSHION, THROW, The Cross Decor & Design; BASKET, HomeSense.
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leaf-print mural. “The treatment is a play on plants. We made it more interesting by layering in a framed cactus print,” she says. The kitchen, too, obeys the pale plus black and verdant decree. It suits the new scheme so well, in fact, that it’s hard to believe it was revised, not rewritten. “This is the same kitchen. We just sprayed it,” says Karla of painting the existing Shakerstyle wooden cabinetry white, noting that she would have chosen a similar profile were she starting from scratch. This move, along with keeping the nearly new high-end appliances, allowed her to splurge on dramatic black lighting, glam brass pulls and gold-veined marble countertops, which luxuriously extend down to the floor on one side of the island. “It’s like a completely new kitchen for a fraction of the price,” says the designer. She also replaced the uppers on the stove wall with shelving, creating room for displays that are both practical and sentimental. “Every choice was very intentional,” says Karla. “It needed to be comfortable and meaningful to my parents.” Janice agrees: “You have to love it. When the designer is done, you live in the space, not them.” She and Colin love every carefully chosen bit of their home, and surely will for the next decade and beyond. STYLEATHOME.COM APRIL 2019
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A floral guru brings simple beauty and curated colour to a farmhouse getaway.
A new addition afforded this southern Ontario weekend home a family-focused space for lounging, cooking and eating. Flanking the antique-look fireplace, face-to-face sofas encourage unplugged relaxation: “My husband and I loved reading here at night by the fire,” says interior designer and former homeowner Cynthia Zamaria. Horizontal niches filled
with firewood lend the wall eyecatching rustic yet refined flair. DESIGN, Cynthia Zamaria, cynthiazamaria.com; CONTRACTING, Gilbert + Burke; Simply White OC-117 WALL PAINT (throughout), Benjamin Moore; COFFEE TABLE, HD Threshing Floor Furniture; RUG, solid grey TOSS CUSHIONS, IKEA; solid beige TOSS CUSHION, Indigo; Pasadena Housewife ARTWORK, by Janet Hill, Janet Hill Studio; tall wicker BIN, Sanctuary Antiques.
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other Nature is the original stylist,” says Cynthia Zamaria, a floral and interior designer who splits her time between Toronto and Port Dover, Ont., and whose passion for petals started early in life, when she visited nurseries with her mom. “Nature’s design lessons are everywhere – in the colour combinations, textures and groupings in the wild. I take my inspiration from it in my florals and interiors.” This nature-as-muse aesthetic plays out in the Keene, Ont., farmhouse she and her husband, Graham Loughton, bought as a weekend getaway for themselves and their three kids in 2011. Clad in wood composite that resembles board and batten siding, the simple two-level structure respects its surroundings: 113 picturesque acres overlooking Rice Lake and animated with sustainably grown humble blooms, including snapdragons, zinnias, sunflowers and cosmos. “The original farmhouse came with four bedrooms, a basic bathroom, a tiny kitchen and a dark living room,” says Cynthia. But she and Graham both love old houses, so neither of them had the heart to tear it down. Instead, they spruced it up over a span of six months and built an addition with contracting services by Gilbert + Burke. The new wing, which increased the home’s square footage from 1,300 to 2,400, has a great room, kitchen (the old one was a lemon) and master suite.
With its marble countertops, subway tile backsplash and Shakerstyle cabinetry – as well as a dash of glam in the brass hardware – the sparkling white kitchen is a classic beauty. Oversized barnlook lighting (which is repeated on the farmhouse exterior) is a fitting pop of green in this flower lover’s nature-forward design. CABINETRY, CABINETRY HARDWARE, AyA Kitchens; RANGE HOOD, IKEA; STOOLS, Overstock.com; PENDANT LIGHTS, Barn Light Electric Company.
ABOVE Wood composite siding made to look like board and batten, industrialstyle lights and baskets filled with white hydrangeas lend simple charm to the addition designed by Cynthia (pictured with her Labrador retriever, George). SCONCES, Barn Light Electric Company; BASKETS, IKEA.
RIGHT On the floating fireplace mantel, a rousing display of asymmetrical blooms (Cynthia’s handiwork) is “wild and organic like you’d find in nature, so that the flowers speak for themselves,” she says. OPPOSITE, LEFT Colour is all around, says the interior designer, who used tawny wood tones – from the wide-plank floors to the reclaimed-wood harvest table to the floor-to-ceiling log nooks – to make the dining and lounging areas sing. THROW, VASE, HomeSense.
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The master bedroom epitomizes Cynthia’s mix-and-match style: The spindle-legged side table and faux fur throw are family heirlooms; the oil painting and basket, garage sale finds; the table lamp and rug, new buys. BEDDING, Hudson’s Bay; TABLE LAMP, HomeSense; RUG, IKEA.
“The most important aspect of the design was to capture the magical views of the lake,” says Cynthia. A wall of windows in the great room takes care of that in spades. “We also wanted a casual organic-feeling interior to mirror the natural environment.” Brimming with rough-hewn wood (a wall of log-filled niches is especially beguiling), the white-painted rooms have a cocooning yet vibrant quality. “Colour doesn’t have to mean loud pink,” says Cynthia, who views wood tones as hues. Colour also comes from the couple’s lively collection of preloved furniture and accessories. “Graham and I love scouring thrift stores and antiques markets for unique and memorable items,” she says, noting they aren’t snobs about their selections. “We curate what we love. Somehow it comes together – treasures and trash, pedigree and faux.” The mix unifies the spaces with a subdued palette of green, grey, white and black, in addition to lending an unpretentious collected-over-time feel. And, of course, flowers grace the interior and exterior. “There are always flowers – and they’re never fake. Flowers are beautiful treasures from nature; they’re a little luxury you can give yourself,” says the designer, who has now sold this property and is currently luxuriating in fixing up a new one, a historic home in Port Dover known as the Millar House. You can bet Mother Nature’s influence makes an appearance there, too.
“WE CURATE WHAT WE LOVE. SOMEHOW IT ALL COMES TOGETHER – TREASURES AND TRASH.”
ABOVE & RIGHT Colour and pattern are on show in this country-chic bedroom. Stacked garage sale-score paintings and freshly picked daffodils brighten and accentuate the canted wall. TABLE LAMPS, THROWS, striped PILLOWCASE, angular heathered LUMBAR CUSHION, wicker TRAY, HomeSense; solid TOSS CUSHION, Indigo.
LEFT Snapped up at an antiques shop, chairs that once graced the House of Commons suit the unconventional office. Their zesty green brilliantly contrasts the white Tulip-style table. Of the artwork, Cynthia says: “The two men juxtapose wonderfully. One is drinking, one is smoking; one is old, one is new.” TABLE, CONSOLE, IKEA; TABLE LAMP, HomeSense; sea urchin PAPER HOLDER, Indigo.
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VIBRANT CLASSIC
Painting the house, including the brown brick around the front door and windows, in a warm white shade and replacing a green roof with charcoal asphalt shingles gave the exterior a clean classic look that suits the interior. DESIGN, Sarah Richardson Design, sarahrichardsondesign.com; CONTRACTING, SSR Renovations; Intense White OC-51 EXTER IOR PAINT, Storm AF-700 DOOR & PORCH PAINT, Benjamin Moore.
Homeowner Lindsay Mens Craig with her five-year-old daughter, Kennedy.
HISTORY CLASS A seasoned designer pays homage to her home’s past and offers up design lessons to steal. TEXT LAURA MUIR | PHOTOGRAPHY STACEY BRANDFORD
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ABOVE Storing cream-hued dishes on open shelves in the kitchen is practical and decorative. “It’s so convenient to unload the dishwasher and just set them up there,” says Lindsay. BUTCHER BLOCK (on shelves), IKEA; SHELF BRACKETS, Anthropologie; SCONCE, The Door Store.
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nyone with a soft spot for charming historical homes can breathe a sigh of relief that it was Lindsay Mens Craig, with her husband, Michael Craig, who purchased this 100-year-old two-storey home in Toronto four years ago. “We were in a bidding war, and lots of the offers were from builders who wanted to tear it down,” says Lindsay. “The previous owners sold it to us because they knew we wanted to fix it up.” And who better to save this 2,500-square-foot Craftsman-style gem than Lindsay, a designer at internationally renowned Sarah Richardson Design. Indeed, the house was in good hands. Lindsay’s refined aesthetic exhibits a honed approach that’s at once sentimental and sensible, classic and youthful, airy and cozy. With a penchant for anything with character, she was keen to preserve the home’s original charm. Sharing the space with their two daughters, Kennedy, 5, and Cameron, 2, and their Shih Tzu-Bichon mix, Axel, the couple also wanted it to be family-friendly, relaxed and suitable for entertaining. “Structurally, the house was in good shape, but it hadn’t been touched in 50 years,” says Lindsay. Elements like a lime green bathroom, metal cabinets in the kitchen and an excess of linoleum called for an update. With help from Lindsay’s brother, Greg Mens, who owns a contracting company, the renovation was completed in six months.
The classic all-white kitchen features traditional raised panel cabinetry, a tough engineered quartz countertop and a dressy backsplash made up of bevelled Calacatta marble subway tiles. The brass elements reference the era of the original kitchen. FLOOR TILES, BACKSPLASH TILES, Saltillo Tile; CABINETRY, CABINETRY HARDWARE, COUNTERTOP, APPLIANCES, IKEA; custom STOOLS, Sarah Richardson Design; PENDANT LIGHTS, The Door Store.
Along with updating the look, the couple wanted to improve functionality by opening up the main floor. “Between the kitchen and the dining room, we installed a structural beam so we could remove the wall and have more of an open-concept space. That was pretty major,” says Lindsay. She imbued character by salvaging original architectural details, such as the living room’s impressive coffered ceiling, and adding them in elsewhere. “Because the lot is 400 feet deep with a pool, we called this our cottage in the city,” says Lindsay. “The house lends itself to a classic look, and within that aesthetic we added some cottage-style elements.” For example, beadboard was applied to the front of the foyer’s window bench, as well as the kitchen and living room ceilings. The resulting architectural envelope created a fitting backdrop for Lindsay’s collection of vintage and antique items – cherished pieces she’s amassed over time. “I tend not to like trendy things,” she says. “I’m not into modern. I like things with a story. I also like seeing a piece of furniture and thinking: What can I do to make it unique?” For example, the living room’s
ABOVE Lindsay had the living room fireplace refaced with a limestone veneer and juxtaposed it with a clean-lined mantel and built-ins on each side.
RIGHT The entryway reveals Lindsay’s lesson in mixing patterns: “I include one stripe, a floral, a geometric and a solid as a grounding element – all in the same colour family.”
WALLPAPER, Thibaut at Kravet Canada; FIREPLACE STONES, Stone Selex; custom ARMCHAIRS, Sarah Richardson Design; OTTOMAN, HomeSense; MIRROR, ARTWORK, Vintage Fine Objects; TOSS CUSHIONS, Y&Co.
WALLPAPER, Farrow & Ball; FLOOR TILES, Saltillo Imports; COAT RACK, Vintage Fine Objects; LIGHT FIXTURE, Jacaranda Tree & Co.; VALANCE & BENCH CUSHION FABRICS, Kravet Canada; VALANCE FABRICATION, Wesley Seto Designs; TOSS CUSHION FABRICS, Y&Co.
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ABOVE The living room’s palette mixes blue, green and natural linen shades with white for an inviting airy look. Custom SOFA, Sarah Richardson Design; ARMCHAIRS, SIDE TABLES, Vintage Fine Objects; STOOLS, Patina Antiques; ARMCHAIR FABRIC, STOOL FABRIC, Kravet Canada; TABLE LAMPS, Dartford Home; RUG, Woven Treasures; small Jardins des Plants ARTWORK by George Pavlasek, Canvas Gallery.
ABOVE The vanity’s handsome furniture-like look and its rich colour anchors the room, while marble, covering nearly every surface, offers a luxe high-end effect. Pure White OC-64 WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore; custom VANITY, Mike Black; Down Pipe 26 VANITY PAINT, Farrow & Ball; VANITY HARDWARE, RH; FLOOR TILES, Saltillo Imports; FAUCETS, Rubinet; SCONCE, Residential Lighting Studio.
chic coffee table was a $100 find she had spray-painted and topped with a new slab of marble. And she’s not opposed to refinishing old furniture to give it new life or salvaging items from the curb. While Lindsay wanted a timeless clean-lined look, her fresh colour scheme and masterful mix of patterns keep things light, lively and inviting. “I love all shades of blue,” she says. “I’ve tried to live with other colours, but they don’t make me as happy. It’s what I’m familiar with, and I wanted the palette to be casual and comfortable.” Imagining the couple hanging out in the living room, reading books to the kids with the fire going, we say: Mission accomplished. FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK
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The pretty bird-print wallpaper in Kennedy’s bedroom has sentimental value. “My grandmother loved birds,” says Lindsay. “This print reminds me of her and feels familiar.” WALLPAPER, Kravet Canada; custom BED FRAME, SHEETS, Sarah Richardson Design; CHANDELIER, Residential Lighting Studio; TABLE LAMPS, RUG, Around The Block.
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MICHAEL AND TEREZA RIDGEWAY AREN’T SHY ABOUT SETTING A challenge. For their Florida beach house, they had two main design directives: Make it opulent yet kid-friendly and eschew every beach house cliché, despite the proximity to sand and sea. Luckily, their designer is someone who truly understands them – Michael’s sister, Katie Scott – and she was able to execute exactly what they had in mind. Here’s how she fashioned a Jonathan Adler-meets-Mad Men scheme that defies design expectations and keeps low-key comfort at its heart. 86 |
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The juxtaposition of trendy and timeless is what makes this bold beach house so beautiful. Panelled walls and plush kelly green sofas say tradition, but striking geometric lines and black accents feel fresh and fashion-forward.
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Formal yet family-friendly, traditional yet trendy and bright yet based in black and white, this beach house is all about decorating with opposites.
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L I G H T FA N TAST I C High ceilings, tall windows and a sunny locale mean that natural light plays a feature role in this beach home’s decor. To accentuate it, designer Katie Scott had the window and door frames painted black and, in the living room, echoed their graphic effect in the black and white rug. The scheme lends the set-up, which might otherwise be lost to the tall white walls, a strong and stately presence.
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TOAST W I T H T H E M O ST Near the dining table, a mid-centurystyle cabinet flanked by traditional Louis XVII-style chairs serves as a small drinks station. It’s ideal for easy entertaining: Guests can help themselves to a cocktail, and the chairs can be pulled into use when lots of visitors come to dinner. Tasteful pineapple details add quiet whimsy to the elegant vignette.
POP ART The dining room’s formal foundation (including the glass and brass-look dining table) is tempered with more casual elements, such as the custom banquette (waterproof, wipeable and family-friendly) and funky, punchy artwork that features a few of the homeowners’ favourite celebrities, from Princess Di to Bono.
M AST E R C L ASS There’s a splash of beach house style in the master bedroom, but it’s far from kitschy or clichéd. Navy, white, brass, pale wood and woven details call to mind bare feet and breezes, while the black window frames and puddling drapery feel cozy and formal.
FA M I LY VA LU E S Clean lines, pared-back accents, a tiled wall and a monochrome palette feel rich and elegant but are simple and easy to maintain. His-and-hers sinks and ample vanity storage make this bathroom super convenient for maintaining tidy family living – which is exactly what the homeowners wanted.
B E AC H , P L E AS E This bedroom’s personality is all in the details. Crayon-bright pops of yellow, green and blue punch up the white walls, while a few doses of black ground the space and mature the kindergarten-cute palette. While the artwork references the sea, it still doesn’t fit within the beach house cliché – it’s fresh and modern, and as fitting for a house in Toronto or New York as it is for one on the shore.
SOMETIMES, SUNNY SKIES WITH THE SAND AND SEA JUST A SHORT DISTANCE AWAY ARE THE ONLY REMINDERS OF THE BEACH YOU NEED. THIS HOUSE SUCCESSFULLY SKIRTS TYPICAL BEACH HOUSE STYLE, ACHIEVING A LOOK AS FRESH AS AN OCEAN BREEZE.
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love of lunch RECIPES & PHOTOGRAPHY ALLISON DAY
At your wit’s end trying to create versatile and flavourful lunches while strapped for time and on a budget? These interesting and easy-toassemble dishes – courtesy of Yummy Beet blogger and cookbook author Allison Day’s latest book, Modern Lunch – are made for you.
EXCERPTED WITH PERMISSION FROM MODERN LUNCH: +100 RECIPES FOR ASSEMBLING THE NEW MIDDAY MEAL (APPETITE BY RANDOM HOUSE®, A DIVISION OF PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE CANADA LIMITED) BY ALLISON DAY ©2019
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CHICKEN, LEMON-ROASTED SWEET POTATOES & SPINACH WITH TZATZIKI SERVES 4
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sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes 4 4-oz boneless chicken breasts ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for serving ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving ½ tsp salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste 8 cups baby spinach or baby arugula 1 cup kalamata olives Tzatziki 1 English cucumber, halved lengthwise and seeded 2 cups strained plain whole-milk yogurt or plain Greek yogurt ¼ cup finely chopped fresh dill, plus more, for serving ¼ cup finely chopped fresh mint ½ clove garlic, minced 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ tsp salt Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Preheat the oven to 400°F. On a large rimmed baking sheet, toss the sweet potatoes and the chicken with the oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper. Roast until the chicken is tender and the juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove the chicken from the oven and transfer it to a cutting board to rest. Continue to cook the sweet potatoes until they’re very tender and beginning to brown, 10 to 15 minutes more. Remove from the oven; let cool. Grate the cucumber and squeeze out the excess juice. In a large bowl, place the cucumber, yogurt, dill, mint, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and mix well to combine. Divide the spinach among four containers; slice the chicken and divide among the containers; add the sweet potatoes, tzatziki, olives and lemon wedges; drizzle with additional oil and top with the remaining dill. Add a squeeze of lemon before serving. STYLEATHOME.COM APRIL 2019
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FALAFEL WITH QUINOA TABBOULEH & TAHINI-YOGURT DRESSING SERVES 4
Falafel 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 1 clove garlic ½ cup coarsely chopped fresh parsley or arugula 2 tbsp chickpea flour or oat bran 1 tsp baking powder 1 tsp cumin 1 tsp whole coriander seeds ½ tsp salt 2 tsp freshly grated lemon zest 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 cup dry chickpeas, soaked in water for 12 hours
Quinoa Tabbouleh 1 cup quinoa 2 cups finely chopped fresh parsley 1 cup pomegranate seeds 1 green onion, minced 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice, plus lemon wedges, for serving 1 tsp mint 4 small cucumbers, julienned Sesame seeds, for garnish Tahini-Yogurt Dressing ⅔ cup plain whole-milk yogurt ½ cup tahini ¼ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice ¼ tsp salt or 1 tsp gluten-free tamari
Preheat the oven to 425°F. Line a large rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper; grease the parchment paper with 2 tablespoons of the oil; set aside. In a food processor, pulse the garlic, parsley, flour, baking powder, cumin, coriander and salt until smooth. Pulse in the lemon zest and juice and the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil. Drain the chickpeas and add to the food processor; pulse until finely minced and the mixture is just combined. Let the mixture rest for 10 minutes to allow the flour to absorb the moisture. Scoop the falafel mixture in 3 tablespoonsized portions onto the prepared baking sheet and gently form them into ½-inchhigh discs. Bake until they’re dry to the touch and slightly brown on the bottoms, 10 to 12 minutes; set aside. In a medium saucepan, bring 2 cups of water and the quinoa to a boil; reduce to a simmer, cover and cook for 15 minutes. Let stand, covered, for 5 minutes more. Remove the lid, fluff the quinoa with a fork and let cool for an additional 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley, pomegranate seeds, green onion, lemon juice and mint; refrigerate. Whisk the yogurt, tahini, lemon juice and salt in a medium-sized bowl until combined. To assemble, add a serving of tabbouleh to a container. Wrap up a few falafel in foil or plastic and add them to the container. Add a big spoonful of dressing to a small container and tuck it beside the tabbouleh and falafel, followed by the cucumber, lemon wedges and a sprinkle of sesame seeds; serve.
Make a batch of falafel and freeze it for up to three months for a graband-go lunch.
MUSTARD SEED ROASTED VEGETABLE, BARLEY & BEAN SALAD SERVES 4
Mustard Seed Roasted Vegetables ½ butternut squash, peeled and cut into ½-inch cubes 2 red bell peppers, seeded and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 onion, cut lengthwise into small wedges 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tsp black mustard seeds ¼ tsp salt Barley, Beans & Dressing ½ cup uncooked pearl barley 1 19-oz can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed 2 cups finely shredded kale or Swiss chard 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1 tbsp gluten-free tamari or soy sauce Preheat the oven to 400°F. Add the squash, peppers, onion, oil, mustard seeds and salt to a large rimmed baking sheet. Roast until the vegetables are tender and beginning to brown, 40 to 45 minutes. In a medium saucepan, cover the barley with 3 inches of water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook, uncovered, until tender, 20 to 25 minutes. Drain, rinse with cold water and drain again. In a large bowl, place the barley, roasted vegetables, beans, kale, vinegar, oil and tamari, and toss well to combine; serve.
Find more delicious recipes in Modern Lunch: +100 Recipes for Assembling the New Midday Meal (Appetite, $30).
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