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INSIDE DESIGN Inside the brilliant mind of renowned interior and product designer Laura Kirar

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The real estate market in most urban centres, as we all know, is insane. In downtown Toronto, for example, decades-old semis in need of major renovations are selling for more than a million dollars. It’s a tough pill to swallow for purchasers, especially first-time buyers. So last summer, when one of my best friends asked me to house hunt with him, I was eager to help him get the most value for his money. When we found a small Victorian in an up-and-coming neighbourhood for less than a million, we were thrilled. The house had terrible curb appeal, was poorly renovated and desperately needed a new kitchen and bathroom. But it was also a detached property with lots of natural light, and had a nice backyard as well as a parking spot. The renovation seemed straightforward – nothing I hadn’t dealt with before. Likewise, the home inspection didn’t turn up anything unexpected. My friend was sold.

But then the problems started. First, the contractor tore out the bathroom walls and found singed joists. After some exploration, he determined there had been a significant fire in the house. What followed was a series of inspections, repairs and delays. When that issue was finally settled, the contractor moved on to open the back wall of the main floor to install French doors. Simple, right? Sure, until all the bricks began tumbling down. It was more bad news: The foundation bricks were disintegrating, and the house had become perilous. It was heartbreaking – and my worst nightmare! The house I’d encouraged my friend to buy was a disaster.

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After a number of sleepless nights and a lot of toing and froing, my friend decided to build new. For me, it was a bittersweet resolution. I love the original house, but the lesson here is that when the unexpected happens you have to roll with it. Thankfully, we’re working with a spectacular architect, and the drawings for the new place are almost done. It may be another year before my friend can move in, but I can promise him one thing: The house will be just right.

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at your service BLACK MAGIC I’ve been looking forward to reading Style at Home’s January 2017 issue, both for the design inspiration and to discover what’s in store for the year ahead.

While browsing, I was so excited to see a home with black walls (“Forever Young,” page 78) – especially since I recently painted many areas in my own home the same shade, including my kitchen (pictured). From a true design nerd and someone who loves all things creative: Thank you for all you do to inspire!

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BEAUTIFUL BITES As an Australian living in Canada, I was absolutely delighted when reading the “Breakfast Bar” article featuring fellow Aussie Donna Hay’s delicious breakfast bowls (January 2017, page 92). Her recipes have been fondly used in my kitchen for many years, providing satisfying dishes and delightful memories. I felt a touch of warmth and comfort, as well as a sense of home, after seeing her recipes again – priceless to an expat.

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Your article “Small Spender” in the January 2017 issue (page 56) about former Style at Home design editor Stacy Begg’s newly designed living room has changed the way I view home decor. Being very frugal, I’m always trying to find affordable pieces (or even treasures from the curb!) when decorating. Sometimes they work, but other times I, too, end up with “a sad university student vibe,” as Stacy described her prereno space. The article taught me that splurging on a few key items can really reshape a room – the same way adding a cashmere sweater to an inexpensive outfit makes the whole look shine!

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Faux ornamental fig TREE with ceramic pot in Gold, $30, HomeSense, homesense.ca.

WITH THE ONSET OF SPRING COMES A PLEASING PARADE OF HIGH-SPIRITED HUES, from rainbow-bright tulips to pastel-kissed peonies. The only downside? This colourful show of blooms is far too fleeting.

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Think Scandi spaces are devoid of colour? Think again. Danish decor brand Bloomingville fashions Nordic-inspired pieces that show off the design style’s playful side. Take these whimsical woven belly baskets, for example, which have delicate powdery-hued bottoms and can house everything from extra linens to large houseplants.

NATURAL CHOICE GIVE YOUR HOME A HEALTHY SCRUB DOWN WITH THIS PLANT-DERIVED CLEANER THAT JUST HIT THE CANADIAN MARKET. ITS FRESH CITRUS SCENT AND DISPLAY-WORTHY BOTTLE ARE MOTIVATION ENOUGH TO GET CLEANING.

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Taken by this fixture’s teardrop shape? The bulb style is also available as a pendant and a chandelier!

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Brooklyn-based New York designer Rebecca Atwood is something of a print powerhouse. Known for creating beautiful textiles in painterly patterns, the artist has taken her talents one step further to bring forth a one-of-a-kind quilt collection. Compiled from various leftover fabrics in her studio, each hand-sewn piece perfectly combines creativity and comfort.

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Linen and cotton QUILTS, 90" x 90", $789 US each, Rebecca Atwood, rebeccaatwood.com.

HUES AND FINISHES) IS THE TIMELESS SHOWPIECE YOUR BATHROOM HAS BEEN WAITING FOR. Glass and oxidized metal Teardrop SCONCE in Opaline, $1,080 US, Tracy Glover Studio, tracygloverstudio.com.

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There’s nothing dreamier than FALLING ASLEEP TO THE SWEET SOUNDS OF CLASSICAL MUSIC – EXCEPT PERHAPS DOING SO IN A BED INSPIRED BY THOSE MELODIES. Winnipeg-based furniture company EQ3 recently launched a new upholstery collection aptly named Cello, inspired by the elegantly robust sound and shape of the instrument. This gorgeous bed also lifts up to reveal hidden storage. How’s that for being in tune with our decor needs?

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blondies Butter, flour, sugar, eggs: A myriad of delicious

combinations can be created with these four simple

ingredients. One of our favourites involves the addition of a little white chocolate and some yummy toffee bits. Bliss!

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Butterscotch chips and white chocolate add a

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INGREDIENTS MAKES 24 SQUARES

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1 cup unsalted butter, softened 1½ cups packed brown sugar 2 eggs 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract ¾ tsp kosher salt 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 cup coarsely chopped white chocolate ½ cup Skor toffee bits ¼ cup butterscotch chips Maldon sea salt for sprinkling, optional

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated; add the vanilla and salt. Stir in the flour, then fold in the white chocolate, toffee bits and butterscotch chips.

Scrape the mixture into a parchment paper-lined 9" x 13" baking pan; sprinkle the sea salt overtop and bake until a toothpick inserted in the centre comes out clean, with a few crumbs clinging to it, about 25 minutes. Let the pan cool completely, then cut the blondies into 24 squares and serve.

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INSIDE DESIGN PRODUCER BRITTANY DEVENYI

Guided by wanderlust and an artful eye, this renowned interior and product designer brings a global sensibility to all she creates.

laura kirar creative carving Designer Laura Kirar produced this kinetic mobile, which decorates her live-work space in Brooklyn, N.Y., from copper plates with a matte black acrylic finish.

INSIDE STORY Every artist has that moment: the one where a creation takes form and reinforces the direction he or she is meant to follow. For Laura Kirar, it took place at the Art Institute of Chicago, where she studied sculpture and interior architecture. “Before I knew it, I was making sculptures that were electrified and illuminated, and they eventually became sconces,” she says. The intrepid designer went on to craft pieces for the likes of Holly Hunt and Ralph Lauren Home. Now she is the founder and creative director of her own design firm, has product licences with four Kohler brands and still takes time to wander the world in search of inspiration.

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PHOTOGRAPHY, JOSEPHINE ROZMAN

Vibrant paintings hang above a chic mid-century daybed in Laura’s loft.

artistic reverie Conceptual drawings, travel photography and vibrant fabric swatches adorn Laura’s studio.

Here, we see the beginning stage of her geometric Francis armchair for Baker.

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HOME AWAY FROM HOME The free-spirited designer has a live-work loft in Brooklyn, N.Y., that epitomizes her worldly, industrial chic style; it’s spilling with an eclectic mix of prototypes that never made it, vintage pieces, artifacts found while travelling and more. “It feels very personal. It’s very artistic,” says Laura.

Her artful aesthetic is also reflected in her second home, a once-abandoned hacienda near the Mexican city of Mérida, which she and her husband decided to transform. While staying there, the designer works with local artisans to create everything from furniture to jewellery. “When I can see an artist’s hand in the piece, that’s what gets me most excited,” she says.

frame of mind From the modest mullioned windows in her colourful Mexican abode to the more elaborate arrange ment seen in a New York City home she designed (shown at right), Laura’s style is recognized worldwide. “My designs are a combination of different influences,” says the designer. “They resonate with many different cultures.”

INSIDE DESIGN An elegant bedroom Laura designed in New York City’s West Village neighbourhood.

GLOBAL VISIONARY “I’m in a really intensely creative period in my career,” says Laura. “I think it’s my level of travel. I’m a sponge, from seeing new things to meeting new people to taking in new smells.” Mexico’s Mayan ruins, for instance, have been translated into her furniture designs. “I’ve started creating pieces that have lower proportions – that are bigger, chunkier,” she says. “It’s more about the horizon, as opposed to being pretty and perched. Everything is more planted. I feel that’s what people want right now. We want stability, especially at home.”

world -class attraction “My frequent trips to China helped inform the Asian quality of this case,” explains the designer. “The inlaid wood pattern is also very much inspired by Spanish Colonial style.” And the cabinet’s ziggurat-shaped top? “It’s influenced by Art Deco, but still references Latin America.”

Laura Kirar veneered walnut Tonio CHEST in Manor House, Baker, bakerfurniture.com.

seated showpiece “Occasionally you need to create something for the person who has everything,” says Laura of this statement seat. “It’s a chair fit for an art collector.”

With intricate leather fringe detailing, the handcrafted piece takes several weeks to complete.

▲ Laura Kirar Guernica LOUNGE CHAIR with leather fringe, McGuire, mcguirefurniture.com.

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An undisputed classic, the Kallista Vir Stil vanity Laura designed can be customized to fit any scheme.

Seen here in crisp white with a honed marble top, as well as in a larger walnut style, each brings forth a completely different yet equally timeless aesthetic.

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PERFECT PARTNERSHIP A master of her craft, Laura fashions arresting products for four Kohlerowned brands (Ann Sacks, Baker, Kallista and McGuire), while staying true to her own brand. “For me, the unifying factor is the level of craftsmanship and the integrity of materials,” she says. “I also try to create pieces that have an element of surprise.” Case in point: the above pictured faucet’s sleek textured handles and vanity’s clever swivel drawers.

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bling. But there are always those mind-boggling tasks that require design experience, measuring skills, installation talent and more. More and more Canadians are realizing the cost of hiring a professional compares very well to the real costs of first-time mistakes, time spent doing and redoing the job, and our own personal level of satisfaction with the final result. Springtime motto: put the pros on the jobs you keep postponing because they are just too much! (Save the fun stuff for yourself.)

Warmer and richer? Yes, please.

Whatever your style, from sleek and modern to cozy and traditional, 2017 is a welcome move to a softer, richer look and feel. Think 3D fabrics. Velvet pillows. Choose organic bamboo or wood tables. And wallpaper is back, but we’re over the florals. Try marble or other sleek, contemporary finishes. Put on a little lux.

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With idyllic island style as our inspiration, we created a tropical sleep sanctuary on two different budgets.

Can you tell them apart?

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$499

$704 5 Birch Surface NIGHTSTAND in Smoke with lacquered glass top in Cream, Casalife, casalife.com.

1 Queen polyurethane-finished MDF and particleboard Villa BED FRAME in White, Structube, structube.com.

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$136 2 Cotton Hojas Cubanas TOSS CUSHIONS with down alternative inserts, 22", $68 each, Tonic Living, tonicliving.com.

6 Second Life hand-knotted wool and silk Qalam RUG in Aqua, 8' x 10', Elte, elte.com.

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$6,225 $2,560

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7 Polyfilled acrylic and painted steel Talin BENCHES, $1,280 each, Barrymore Furniture, barrymorefurniture.com.

3 Polyfilled cotton LUMBAR CUSHION, HomeSense, homesense.ca.

$420

$396

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4 Glazed ceramic fluted TABLE LAMP in Matte Lily with linen shade, Union Lighting and Furnishings, unionlf.com.

8 Lavato Italian linen/Egyptian cotton DUVET COVER in White, Au Lit Fine Linens, aulitfinelinens.com.

HIGH & LOW Beauti-Tone Totally Cool C30-2-0787-3 WALL PAINT, Home Hardware, homehardware.ca; The Island PRINT by S.L. Bird, White Hot PRINT by Erin Beutel, Stormy Palms PRINT by Kamala Nahas, FRAMES, Minted, minted.com; embroidered PILLOWCASES, Au Lit Fine Linens, aulitfinelinens.com.

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1 Queen painted particleboard Askvoll BED FRAME with Luröy base, IKEA, ikea.ca.

$108 2 Polyester Swaying Palms TOSS CUSHIONS with downalternative inserts, 20", $54 each, Tonic Living, tonicliving.com.

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5 Walnut-veneered particleboard Boom NIGHTSTAND, EQ3, eq3.com.

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6 Second Life hand-knotted wool RUG in Turquoise, 8' x 10', Elte, elte.com.

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$17 3 Polyfilled cotton LUMBAR CUSHION, HomeSense, homesense.ca.

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7 Foam-filled linen and painted steel BENCH, Union Lighting and Furnishings, unionlf.com.

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$219 4 Glazed ceramic Beehive TABLE LAMP with linen shade, CB2, cb2.com.

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$540 $200

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Nothing spells luxury like an exotic locale where swaying palm trees are the tallest structures in sight. But when a vacay isn’t in the cards, who’s to say your bedroom can’t double

THIS LINEN COVER WITH A HAND-STITCHED COTTON VELVET APPLIQUÉ IS EQUAL PARTS CHIC AND COZY.

rounded up four frondpatterned toss cushions that will bring texture and tranquility to your

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Drawing design influence from The Raleigh in Miami Beach, Fla., we’re all for channelling the tropics year-round.

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1 Canvas polyester Palm, $17, Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca; 2 cotton velvet and linen Rousseau (cover only) in Green, $225, Williams-Sonoma, williams-sonoma. com; 3 Assembly Home polyfilled cotton Crewel Palms, $59, Urban Outfitters, urbanoutfitters.com; 4 Artisan Pillows polyfilled cotton Tropical Botanics Green Palm Leaf, $72 US, O.co.

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between the sheets

No matter how bold the space, introducing subtle textural elements like this white diamond-stitched coverlet offers an ultra-cozy feel.

Queen Judy White Studio cotton Diamond Quilt COVERLET in White, $620, Design Within Reach, dwr.com; queen Loft 2-line Egyptian cotton embroidered PILLOWCASE in Lagoon, $89 per pair, Au Lit Fine Linens, aulitfinelinens.com.

Care to up your room’s colour ante further? Bring on the bold by layering on a cheerful yellow area rug, as we have here. “The piece ties in with the other sunny accents and plays up the contrast,” says contributing design editor Christine Hanlon. Bonus: A healthy dose of yellow makes waking up in the a.m. all the easier (or so we think!).

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Stockholm handwoven wool and cotton RUG in Yellow, 6' x 8', $249, IKEA, ikea.ca.

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FRAME OF MIND

A sleek, low-profile bed frame in crisp white is serene enough to prompt dreamy slumber on any given night, and we’ve rounded up queen-sized options to suit every bedroom and budget. All that’s missing: glorious ocean vistas as far as the eye can see.

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Lacquered eucalyptus MidCentury in White, West Elm, westelm.com.

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Powder-coated steel Alpine in White, CB2, cb2.com.

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Behr Agave Plant M370-5, The Home Depot, homedepot.ca.

Valspar Fiddlehead Fern 6003-6B, Lowe’s, lowes.ca.

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WE SWAPPED OUR HIGH COVERLET (PREVIOUS PAGE) FOR A CHIC LOW VERSION.

Cotton COVERLET, $60, HomeSense, homesense.ca.

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With Pantone’s 2017 colour of the year (Greenery) as our guide, we drew from nature’s palette, painting the walls a leafy hue and underscoring the look with everything from fresh foliage to palm-patterned toss cushions. There’s nothing like the great outdoors to lend warmth and renew the senses.

Lalique Green 612652, Sico Paint, sico.ca.

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COLOUR TRENDS fabulous fuchsia

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Beautiful Decorating an entire home with a fearless palette of pink or blue takes courage, but this space proves that having design guts often leads to interior glory.

1. CHOOSE REFINED EXTRAS

Hot pink grows up when it’s paired with elegant neutrals like white wainscotting and black and white accents; plus a few well-travelled finds displayed in quirky, confident ways.

(Case in point: that large white shell sitting on the entryway floor.)

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PINK PAINT, FABRIC AND WALLPAPER – OH MY! HERE’S WHAT WE’RE LOVING NOW. 1 Nina Campbell Osborne & Little Woodsford cotton Nymans NCF 4094 FABRIC in 03, Primavera; 2 Beauti-Tone Pink Cadillac A16-31430-4 PAINT, Home Hardware; 3 Chivasso linen Sutton House CH 2451 FABRIC in 062, Primavera; 4 Mally Skok Design linen Brimfield FABRIC in Petunia Pink, Memo Showroom; 5 pink ceramic FLOWERS, Lysa Creation Design; 6 Christopher Farr Cloth Peonies WALLPAPER in Fuchsia, Lee Jofa; 7 cotton Kelim FABRIC, 8 Jonathan Adler viscose-blend Sarina FABRIC in Fuchsia, Kravet Canada; 9 Christopher Farr Cloth Kate Blee Downey WALLPAPER in Fuchsia, Lee Jofa; 10 Beauti-Tone Miami Nice A15-2-1422-3 PAINT, Home Hardware; 11 Ferrick Mason cotton Lola FABRIC in Pink, Memo Showroom.

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3. TASTE TEST FOR COMFORT

If you’re accustomed to decorating with neutrals, dip your toes into the world of colour by adding hot pink accents like vibrant dining chairs. The rest of the room – from the walls to the floors – can remain comfortably subtle.

2. WORK WITH A SOLID FOUNDATION

The elegantly elaborate moulding throughout the home makes it easy to go wild with candy colours because the space already has architectural gravitas to balance the playfulness of hot pink.

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Petite enclosed spaces like powder rooms afford the opportunity to play with colourful patterned wallpaper.

Even if the rest of your house is white or minimal, a fuchsia print on all four walls of a small room offers a tiny surprise every time you open the door.

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5. PLAY WITH LAYERS

Layered patterns look rich and decadent rather than cluttered when a mural wall covering and silk accent chair feature similar base tones. To create contrast, choose prints with varied pattern scales – in this case, the designer went larger on the wall and smaller on the chair upholstery.

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COOL BLUE MAKES ITS COMEBACK IN THESE WALLPAPERS, PAINTS AND FABRICS. 1 Cotton Seaside Inn FABRIC in Water, Robert Allen; 2 Nina Campbell Osborne & Little Coromandel cotton Meredith NCF 4241 FABRIC in 03, Primavera; 3 Victoria Larson metallic grasscloth Stardust WALLPAPER in Resolute Blue, Memo Showroom; 4 Beauti-Tone Zircon Ice C15-6-0664-0 PAINT, Home Hardware; 5 Christopher Farr Cloth Fathom WALLPAPER in Cobalt, Lee Jofa; 6 Lisa Fine Textiles linen Rambagh FABRIC in Sky Blue on Oyster, 7 Quercus & Co. Ilex Belgian linen Crosshatch No. 6 FABRIC in Powder Blue, Memo Showroom; 8 linen-blend Mandryka FABRIC in 515, 9 Candice Olson cottonblend Wrangell FABRIC in Spa, Kravet Canada; 10 Beauti-Tone Monet Magic C15-5-0665-0 PAINT, Home Hardware; 11 Lauren Liess Belgian linen Boho Stripe FABRIC in Dusty Blue, Memo Showroom; 12 Cole & Son Landscape Plains Pebble 106 WALLPAPER in Print Room Blue 2029, Lee Jofa.

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7. TIE IT IN

This room is a collector’s dream filled with elaborate patterns, eye-catching accessories and a mix of modern and old-world furniture. The thing that ties them all together? Aqua blue runs through the wallpaper, toss cushions, chair upholstery and rug, allowing clashing colours and prints to sit side by side in harmony.

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Even the boldest abodes need a few peaceful moments. This vignette still has a touch of true blue, but the seafoam wallpaper and sturdy wood cabinet balance the house’s other vibrant components.

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When creating a multicoloured yet cohesive design that flows through many rooms, bring moments of colour to each space, as with the touches of salmon and powder blue here. Cohesion is most important in open-concept homes with plenty of sightlines. In a house with closed-off rooms, you have more freedom to create independent environments.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

be bold!

THESE THREE UNEXPECTED COLOURS ARE ON THE HOT LIST FOR 2017. PERHAPS IT’S TIME TO WAVE BUH-BYE TO WHITE WALLS AND IMMERSE YOURSELF IN A BOLD NEW WORLD.

1. Emerald Green 2. Eggplant Purple 3. Midnight Blue

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COLOUR TRENDS spring pastels

Serene IN THE CITY

Soft colours and pretty patterns blanket a Toronto bedroom with serene country charm.

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TEXT CHRISTY WRIGHT | PHOTOGRAPHY STACEY VAN BERKEL STYLING CHRISTINE HANLON

“I’M A FARM GIRL AT HEART, so I really love that country-in-the-city look,” says homeowner Raewyn Fahlenbock of the master bedroom in the Victoºrian home she shares with her husband, Charlie, their daughters, three-year-old Olive and 14-month-old Juniper, plus their dachshund mix, Bella.

“Colour used to be out of my comfort zone,” says Raewyn. But she trusted designer Margie Doyle White’s instincts so much that she even allowed the chic, sophisticated shades of lavender and pink to be employed on the main floor of her abode in Toronto’s Cabbagetown neighbourhood (featured in Style at Home’s May 2016 issue). “I generally lean toward neutrals and rarely use colour in a bedroom,” admits the designer. “But this big, bare master suite was just waiting to be kissed with colour.”

Before it was ready for that kiss, the 300-square-foot room required some serious romancing. It had worn carpeting, drab yellow-beige walls and uncovered windows. Working from the ground up, Margie

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DECORATING installed red oak floors and had them whitewashed to match the main level. “They have that pared-back country-style appeal Raewyn loves,” says the designer.

And like the rest of the house, the master bedroom was painted in Farrow & Ball’s Great White. “I call this shade my secret weapon,” says Margie. “It has lavender and pink undertones, but it’s not overtly feminine.”

The paint’s understated hues were the jumping-off point for the rest of the room’s look, which includes a soft tufted headboard, boho bedding and stunning linen drapery. “The drapes are the most exquisite lavender-grey shade, which creates tone-on-tone chemistry with the walls,” says Margie. “They’re tailored and slightly formal, but make a cozy statement

ABOVE According to designer Margie Doyle White, mocha grey – as seen on the dresser and armchair – is a colour to covet this year. It subtly complements the lilac undertones of the wall paint.

RIGHT, TOP The bedroom’s vaulted ceiling, which is 10 feet

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high at its peak, was fitted with a dramatic 13-shade light fixture.

The piece deftly combines city and country, juxtaposing a traditional chandelier configuration with simple shades reminiscent of milk glass. “I love the soft glow it gives off,” says homeowner Raewyn Fahlenbock.

RIGHT, CENTRE A framed vintage horse print, a gift from Raewyn’s mom, quietly references the family’s horse-breeding operation.

The drapery’s soft folds play well against the formal lines of the sidechair. The seat’s abstract Designers Guild fabric introduces a jolt of contemporary pattern and colour.

DECORATING

OUR TOP 3 LAVENDER SHADES

Beauti-Tone You Look Mauve-lous SC169-0 Home Hardware, homehardware.ca.

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that’s perfect for a bedroom. The overall palette is on trend and a great precursor to the next wave of soft periwinkles and mocha greys that are becoming popular now.”

While trends may change, this finished bedroom is here to stay. Says Raewyn: “The hues Margie chose make the room feel like a retreat from the city, where we can snuggle up with our girls and just be at peace.”

Lily Lavender 207160, Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.ca.

LEFT Handmade bronze sconces lend the room an industrial edge and provide the perfect counterpoint to all its pretty furnishings.

ABOVE The patterned bedspread and toss cushions strike a bespoke note that’s anything but formal.

“These boho-style accessories are unfussy yet still feel elegant

alongside the plush tufted headboard,” says Margie.

Furnishings; DRAPERY FABRIC, Kravet Canada; DRAPERY SEWING, H. Sewing

DESIGN, Doyle Design Group, margiedoyledesign.com; Great White 2006 WALL PAINT, Farrow & Ball; BED FRAME, RH Restoration Hardware; DRESSER, RH Baby & Child; NIGHTSTANDS, ARMCHAIR, Peaks & Rafters; SIDE TABLE, JUJU HAT, white VASES, The Cross Decor & Design; SIDECHAIR, Putti Fine

Custom Drapery; BEDDING, large TOSS CUSHIONS, ABC Carpet & Home; RUG, TABLE LAMP, Elte; CHANDELIER, Canopy Designs; SCONCES, Lampcage; pink TOSS CUSHIONS, LUMBAR CUSHION (on bed), John Robshaw Texiles; LUMBAR CUSHION FABRIC (on armchair), Kravet Canada; FLOWERS, Young Jong Fruit & Flower Market.

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into the blue Ooh la la! Colour, pattern and texture mingle in this historical Montreal semi’s upbeat French bistro-style kitchen.

TEXT IRIS BENAROIA | PHOTOGRAPHY YVES LEFEBVRE | STYLING JULIE DESLAURIERS

“Not every kitchen needs a big island,” says designer Philippe Côté, who opted to keep the snug space unencumbered, embracing the light flooding in from the newly installed glasspanelled doors. Paired with bistro chairs, the Saarinen-style table is the homeowners’ favourite spot to sip their morning coffee.

WHEN HIS CLIENT DOMINIQUE TREMBLAY asked for a white kitchen, designer Philippe Côté went rogue: He handed her a sketch showcasing dark blue cabinetry with brass hardware. Philippe knew full well that the art-loving, dinner-party-throwing empty nester and her husband, Richard Larouche, could handle it. (Their Yorkshire terrier, Romeo, was indifferent.)

“Dominique is an artistic, out-of-the-box thinker who’s willing to take design risks, and we wanted to give her something unique,” says Philippe, who worked with his then colleague, Valérie SaintJacques, on the summer-long project in Montreal’s Notre-Damede-Grâce neighbourhood.

The French bistro feel was a natural fit for both the heritage home and its owners (he’s a physician; she’s retired). “When we host, we always start the evening in the kitchen,” says Dominique, noting that, as Philippe predicted, she went gaga over the plans for the blue-infused bistro decor. Relaxed and romantic, it conjures up lively scenes of kibitzing over beer and frites.

The existing kitchen, though functional, lacked charm thanks to “oppressive” (as Philippe describes it) full-height cherrywood cabinetry and limited natural light. So the designers overhauled the room, stealing more than a foot from the adjacent dining room and transforming the L-shaped kitchen into a galley layout to widen the narrow space.

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The chic mix of patterns and materials creates ample appeal: Hand-printed Moroccan tiles (with underfloor heating to accommodate Montreal winters), rosewood-look open shelving, ravishing jewel-toned blue cabinetry and an elegant herringbone-tiled backsplash that extends to the ceiling keep the eye engaged.

Meanwhile, full-height glass doors lead to the backyard garden and let in lots of light, making the 160-square-foot space seem larger. Tucked around the corner along the back wall, a new butler’s pantry is both fetching and functional.

But the pièce de résistance is the nook holding the gas range. The designers framed it in a luxurious band of faux rosewood that

matches the shelves and fridge, and also added a custom hammered-brass vent with slightly rounded edges (similar to what you’d find on a gold bar). “I wanted a modern twist on a classic design,” says Philippe.

The play of patterns and finishes with fresh functionality underscores the lively bistro look: layered, informal and packed with personality. Dominique and Richard reinforce the kitchen’s bistro style with the way they use it. “We love its casual vibe,” says Dominique.

“Whether we’re entertaining friends, trying out new recipes or simply watching the seasons change through the huge glass doors, we spend a lot of time here.”

ABOVE, CENTRE A trio of industrial-style pendant lights and open shelves with iron brackets reflect all the hallmarks of a French bistro. To keep everything neat, homeowner Dominique Tremblay displays only her white dishware.

LEFT The glamorous vent, fitted with a standard insert, was one of the project’s biggest challenges: The unique hammered brass sheet, sourced from a factory in New York state, was nearly too short. “I was so nervous it wouldn’t fit,” says Philippe with a laugh.

ABOVE “I said, ‘Let’s do a non-kitchen – one that looks like an open bistro, where you are not oppressed by upper cabinets but instead are surrounded with beautiful objects and art,” says Philippe. “And that’s exactly what we did.” (Romeo, the couple’s Yorkshire terrier, takes a moment to consider the renovation.)

LEFT The butler’s pantry, featuring tons of storage space, was deliberately made to mimic furniture for a more custom vintage look. In it, the homeowners stow wineglasses, crystal dishware, oversized salad bowls and sundry kitchen appliances.

to highlight the plaster mouldings featured

ABOVE Eschewing the designer habit of extending cabinetry to the ceiling, Philippe left space in order

while the fridge was panelled in rosewood-

throughout the main floor. The Shaker-style cabinet doors (note the depth of the panels, which makes them pop) were lacquered in a hue inspired by Farrow & Ball’s Hague Blue, look veneer for a custom appearance.

DESIGN, Philippe Côté Design, philippecotedesign.com; CONTRACTING, Le Pro des Salles de Bain; Wevet 273 WALL PAINT, Farrow & Ball; custom CABINETRY, TABLE TOP & SHELVING, Vidot Architectural; COUNTERTOPS, Granite au Sommet; BACKSPLASH TILES, FLOOR TILES, Ramacieri Soligo; Brizo FAUCET, Bab Distribution; reconstituted rosewood REFRIGERATOR, TABLE TOP, SHELF & PANTRY VENEER, Placages Multiflex; PENDANT LIGHTS, SCONCES, RH Restoration Hardware; cow Agathe ARTWORK by Elene Porter, Galerie Beauchamp; PRINTS (on open shelving), YellowKorner Art Gallery; CABINETRY HARDWARE, Union Luminaires & Décor; VASES, BOWLS (on table), CUTTING BOARD, DECANTERS, West Elm.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

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Tasked with devising a dream house teeming with white and glass elements, two designers set about making a traditionally stark aesthetic feel cozy, comfy and full of personality.

A LITTLE

luxury

TEXT LAURA MUIR | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIS NICOLAY

OPPOSITE Open to the kitchen, the family room is designed for a busy family’s lifestyle. The coffee table is made from reclaimed wood, “so the more wear and tear it receives, the better it looks,” says Angela Robinson, one of the designers. The wool carpet is reversible and washable, and the sofa is also super durable (it has a white denim slipcover for spring and summer).

DESIGN, Angela Robinson, angelarobinson.ca, Tanya Schoenroth Design, tanyaschoenroth.com; custom MILLWORK (throughout), Van Arbour Design; Snow White OC-66 WALL PAINT (throughout), Benjamin Moore; PLANTS (throughout), Kermodi Living Art; pink SWIVEL CHAIR, Inform Interiors; custom COFFEE TABLE, Angela Robinson; custom floating CONSOLE FABRICATION, Van Arbour Design; RUG, Salari Fine Carpet Collections.

RIGHT The kitchen exemplifies the comfortable contemporary look carried throughout the house. The wide Shaker-style cabinetry and crown moulding are clean transitional elements that offer subtle character.

Custom CABINETRY FABRICATION, Van Arbour Design; COUNTERTOPS, Bordignon Marble & Granite; BACKSPLASH TILES, Euro Ceramic Tile Distributors; STOVETOP, Edmonds Fine Appliances; FAUCETS, Riobel; STOOLS, Provide Home; RUNNER, Old New House; PENDANT LIGHTS, LZF Lamps; CABINETRY HARDWARE, Richelieu Hardware.

“I JOKED THAT I WANTED TO LIVE IN A GLASS AND WHITE BOX,” says one of the homeowners of this bright new build in Vancouver’s coveted Kitsilano neighbourhood. “I envisioned something super bright, with lots of windows, lots of light and lots of white,” she says. “But I didn’t want the space to feel austere or cold. I wanted warmth, comfort and softness.”

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DECORATING LEFT & BOTTOM In the kitchen, a herringbone-tiled Carrara marble backsplash lends interest to the mostly white space. The pendant lights, each sculpted from a long strip of wood veneer, offer organic warmth and a touch of whimsy. Instead of creating a hard-to-reach cupboard in the corner, designer Tanya Schoenroth left some shelving open for displaying cookbooks.

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a more quiet family-friendly nook near their seven-yearold daughter’s school, the couple pounced.

Though the house was small and dilapidated (it had been a rental property for 15 years), the couple loved its location so much – including its tree-canopied street – they decided to tear the place down and build their dream home from scratch.

With a binder full of ideas ripped from magazines, the homeowners turned to designers Tanya Schoenroth and Angela Robinson. “I said: ‘Here you go!’” notes one of the homeowners of handing over her stack of inspiration. “‘Here are all my hopes and dreams. Let’s see what we can do!’”

So the design team (who have separate firms but often work on projects together) took the owners’ vision of a “bright white glass box with a soul” and created what Tanya dubs a “modern coastal” aesthetic.

Completed last year, the resulting 2,900-squarefoot three-storey house features large windows and skylights, uncluttered openconcept rooms and clean architectural lines.

Fresh white-on-white dominates the abode, as requested, but the scheme is tempered by driftwood-like bleached-wood elements, such as the light-stained wide-plank oak floors. Meanwhile, marble details, from

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FAR RIGHT & BELOW With a sumptuous midnight-blue velvet sofa, a luxurious shag rug, linen drapery, a marble fireplace and sleek leather-and-chrome sidechairs, the living room boasts a lavish sophisticated look. “We wanted this room to be a little more glamorous and elegant because it’s the first thing you see when you enter the house,” says one of the homeowners. “We wanted the effect to be, ‘Kapow!’”

Custom SOFA, SIDE TABLE, TOSS CUSHION, OBJET (on coffee table), The Cross Decor & Design; custom SIDECHAIRS, Angela Robinson; FIREPLACE, Vaglio Fireplace Centre; FIREPLACE SURROUND, Bordignon Marble & Granite; FIREPLACE SURROUND INSTALLATION, Huard Marble & Tile; DRAPERY, Cloth Studio; RUG, Livingspace.

the kitchen’s herringbonetiled backsplash to the family room’s dramatic fireplace surround, add richness.

While the house is decidedly modern – especially with all the sleek white and glass features – it’s not all hard and square. The clean backdrop serves as a fresh beautiful canvas for injecting character and coziness. Light fixtures are playful and sculptural, textural fabrics like the linen drapes and velvet sofa add softness, furnishings inject pops of colour and the unique shapes of the kitchen’s pendant lights and family room’s swivel chair give personality.

It’s exactly what the homeowners hoped – and exactly what the designers hoped to give them.

“This home really reflects its owners,” says Angela. “Fresh, vibrant, casual and sophisticated.”

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BELOW & RIGHT The wife’s office is filled with mid-century-style furnishings. “The armchair was my grandfather’s, and I had it reupholstered,” she says. “It’s a special piece that came along with us from our former house.” A metallic cowhide rug lends a hint of cozy glamour, while an offset bookcase displays favourite curiosities and family photographs.

RIGHT, BOTTOM Awash in light grey and white, the master bedroom presents a serene airy look, while the upholstered bed offers softness and texture. The artwork above it is a custom piece; look closely and you’ll see the lyrics from the homeowners’ wedding song. “It’s one of my favourite pieces in the home,” says Angela. “It’s so subtle yet meaningful.”

TABLE, Rove Concepts; CHAIR, POUFFE, The Cross Decor & Design.

Custom BED FRAME, custom floating NIGHTSTANDS, Angela Robinson; RUG, East India Carpets; custom ARTWORK, Lauren Mycroft; BEDDING, RH Restoration Hardware.

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DECORATING IN BLOOM Just as the whites, greys and browns of winter give way this month to the bright shades of spring so, too, do our preferences shift from cozy neutral hues to the bolder side of the colour spectrum. Even the smallest changes – fresh blossoms or new accent pieces – can welcome the season in style. We approve.

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BEST IN BLUE AND WHITE “You can’t go wrong with blue and white,” says decorator Amie Corley of the kitchen’s oversized chinoiserie vases and bistro stools. “The timeless yet fresh combo simply goes with every colour. To me, it’s a cheerful new neutral.”

Working on a period house

has its perks. “The windows all have their original leaded glass, framing gorgeous views of the historic park outside,” says decorator Amie Corley of the 6,000-square-foot house in St. Louis, Mo., she recently redid.

The homeowners – who share the five-bedroom abode with three children from six to 17 years old – sought a fresh contemporary update of their existing traditional look, wanting to keep things kid-friendly. They also asked for ample colour, with blue and white being a favourite combo.

To fulfill their colour requests, Amie kept the home’s architectural bones neutral: The walls and trim on the main level are coated in different finishes of the same warm-toned white paint. “We brightened the traditional architecture and then layered in hits of bold hues,”

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palette

Clever doses of lively colour balance the fresh neutral interior of this 1919 home.

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The kitchen, newly expanded to include an eat-in area, boasts nautical-chic white Shaker-style cabinets with brass hardware, warm wood accents, spherical flush-mount light fixtures and subtle hits of blue. Gold-hued lantern-like pendant lights provide a focal point above the apron sink and dining table, while a navy-striped jute rug adds textural interest.

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Bringing the outside in, grassy green hues (on the damask drapery and velvet-upholstered chair seats) add sophistication to the dining room.

The vintage wooden chair frames were updated with white lacquer to make the green pop, while the dark dining table grounds the otherwise breezy space.

blush coral tones – thanks to daring fabrics, wallpapers and accents.

“The resulting rooms are light and airy, ” says Amie. And, best of all, the palettes are easy to switch up – another key to working with bright shades.

DESIGN, Amie Corley Interiors, amiecorley.com; Wimborne White 239 WALL PAINT (throughout), Farrow & Ball.

KITCHEN (PREVIOUS PAGE): Wimborne White 239 CABINETRY PAINT, Farrow & Ball; BACKSPLASH TILES, Walker Zanger; RANGE, Sub-Zero and Wolf; STOOLS, Serena & Lily; DINING TABLE, DINING CHAIRS, RH Restoration Hardware; RUG, Annie Selke’s Dash & Albert; CABINETRY PULLS, Urban Archaeology.

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An antique Oushak runner adds an old-world patina to the transitional entryway. “It weaves in welcoming peach and blush colours, which look amazing against the white walls and hardwood floor,” says Amie. A pair of spherical brass-and-crystal pendant lights infuse a dose of modern glamour.

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she says. Neutral furnishings, blue and white touches and lots of wood reinforce the colour-free envelope throughout the home, but each space gets its own bold colour story – a range of blues, from navy to cornflower, as well as grassy greens and

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In one of the powder rooms, a Calacatta marble washstand sink with glass legs is an elegant showpiece that still keeps the chinoiserie grasscloth wallpaper at centre stage.

The exposed plumbing and vintage sconce (original to the home) bring a warm brassy hue into play.

DINING ROOM: DRAPERY FABRIC, Lee Jofa; RUG, Fibreworks.

POWDER ROOM: WALLPAPER, Lee Jofa; VANITY LEGS, Urban Archaeology; FAUCET, Waterworks.

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The living room features neutral furnishings like the charcoal-hued velvet sofas and creamy Berber-style rug, which echoes the leaded windows. Amie added an antique mirror to the period limestone fireplace and played up the latter’s earthy tones with leopard-print toss cushions. The emerald shagreen side table lends the space an unexpected colour punch.

LIVING ROOM: SOFAS, Lee Industries; nesting COFFEE TABLE, Mr. Brown London; RUG, RH Restoration Hardware; leopard-print TOSS & LUMBAR CUSHION FABRIC, Lee Jofa.

POWDER ROOM: FAUCET, Waterworks; MIRROR, RH Restoration Hardware.

“YOU CAN’T GO WRONG WITH BLUE AND WHITE.

The timeless and fresh combo SIMPLY GOES WITH EVERY COLOUR.“

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OH BOY!

Bright blue wallpaper with a playful zebra print enlivens the teenage son’s ensuite, while silver nauticalinspired sconces and a boxy walnut vanity impart a masculine vibe.

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PUTTING ON THE BLUSH

“Drapery that matches the wall colour creates a cozy feeling without adding pattern,” says Amie. “And the right pink can work in any room,” she adds, referencing the warm blush hue she selected here. “The key is keeping it from becoming too bubble gum or too Barbie.”

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The 12-year-old daughter’s bedroom is a space that can transition into her teenage years, with cornflower blue showing up as an accent colour in the bedding, upholstery and leopard-print rug. “I like to repeat motifs,” says Amie of using the same botanical-print fabric for the bolster cushion and desk chair upholstery. “If you love pattern and colour, repetition is key.”

BEDROOM: Bridal Pink 2013-70 WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore; DRAPERY FABRIC, Kravet Canada; BEDDING, Matouk; vintage French fan ARTWORK, Jayson Home; Frida ARTWORK, Sally King Benedict; RUG, Langhorne Carpet Company; DESK

CHAIR & BOLSTER CUSHION FABRIC, Quadrille; TABLE LAMP, Robert Abbey; DESK LAMP, West Elm. ENSUITE: WALL TILES, Sonoma Tilemakers; All White 2005 VANITY PAINT, Farrow & Ball.

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PERFECT PEONIES In the bathroom shared by the two daughters (ages six and 12), floral wallpaper in peony pink and cornflower blue picks up on the scheme in the attached bedroom. The narrow blue floor tiles, nickel hardware and subway tile wainscotting keep things from getting too girly.

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Paging Grace Kelly! Jolts of juicy hues and metallic hits exude grandeur in a sophisticated Hollywood glam pied-Ã -terre.

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An uplifting spot for enjoying cocktails and gazing at the view, the living room showcases a chic mix of orange, pink, black and gold. Designer Chrissy Cottrell had to search for the drum-shaped table, which has a black-glass mirrored top. “It’s very difficult to find a large round coffee table,” she says, noting that a square one wouldn’t have suited the space’s curves.

DESIGN, Chrissy & Co., chrissyco. com; MOULDING (throughout), Metrie; SECTIONAL, ARMCHAIRS, custom COFFEE TABLE, SIDE TABLES, RUG, CHANDELIER, FLOOR LAMP, custom TOSS & LUMBAR CUSHIONS (except mohair), Dolce Vita Confetti ARTWORK by Chrissy Cottrell, Curated Home by Chrissy & Co.; mohair LUMBAR CUSHION, The Cross Decor & Design; THROW, Hermès.

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ESIGNERS ARE USED TO EGREGIOUS STYLE FLAWS, LIKE CHEAP LINOLEUM PUT DOWN OVER PRISTINE HARDWOOD FLOORS. “What were they thinking?” we can hear them whisper under their breath. For Chrissy Cottrell of Chrissy & Co., one such gaffe is particularly memorable.

The Vancouver designer was asked to revamp a 1,700-squarefoot Yaletown condo as a pied-à-terre for a jet-setting couple and their four kids, ages six to 16.

Chrissy had expected the 32nd-floor suite to be bad, but not this bad. The maze-like layout revealed a closed-off den, a kitchen that could only be accessed through a small door and a dining room “so small it couldn’t even fit a reasonably sized table.” But the worst offence was the wall in the entryway that obstructed the dazzling view, which stretches from False Creek to English Bay. The designer’s treatment for the chopped-up space? Swift and merciless style surgery. “There was no facelift option. Everything in the 1990s condo had to go,” she says of the year-long renovation that was completed while the homeowners were abroad (talk about trusting your designer).

“Because of the exceptional view, it only made sense to tear down most of the walls to achieve that panorama,” says Chrissy.

Other casualties of the overhaul included dark dated floors and puffy patterned burgundy valances that trailed the window tops like overfed caterpillars.

For the overhaul, Chrissy channelled a glam 1950s Hollywood aesthetic. Think lavish rooms laden with panelling, velvet, brass and the low-slung, sculptural RIGHT, CENTRE & OPPOSITE, seating that typifies Hollywood BOTTOM From the tangerineRegency decor. One could imagtoned velvet chairs (which ine screen siren Grace Kelly have a stunning lustre when sauntering through in a waistseen up close) to the ample brass accents, the Hollywood cinching chiffon gown.

Regency look employed here Other prevailing tastemakers is so inviting. “All those curves of the era also figured into the in the furniture allow for better scheme: “I have these fantastic traffic flow and lend an air of vintage designer books,” says elegance,” says Chrissy. “Boxy Chrissy. “One had a famous Dior chairs would have enclosed the space.” The ornate ceiling medallion adds interest up high and juxtaposes the midcentury-style light fixture.

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“Wall panelling provides grace and elegance in a space,” says Chrissy.

The thin stately mouldings also accentuate the nine-foot-high ceiling.

A Mid-Century Modern Saarinen dining table and walnut and leather chairs are classic throwbacks that suit the condo’s vintage vibe.

Onyx 2133-10 FIREPLACE SURROUND PAINT, Benjamin Moore; DINING TABLE, DINING CHAIRS, SIDECHAIRS, SCONCES, MIRROR, Curated Home by Chrissy & Co.

The feature wall colour was inspired by a black and orange 1949 Dior perfume advertisement showing an illustration of a woman’s hand resting in a tiger’s paw. Both Chrissy and her client loved the ad’s mix of whimsy and opulence, so referencing it in the design was a no-brainer.

illustration of a tiger’s paw and a woman’s hand rendered in burnt amber that [my client] really liked. She also loves Hermès, so it felt natural to incorporate orange into the design.”

Chrissy used the beguiling warm citrus hue as a focal point on one of the condo’s central walls, which dovetails into a daring black kitchen boasting a sultry elegance impossible to achieve with white. Meanwhile, glossy black interior doors and trim used throughout the condo lend the space cohesion and contrast the white backdrop.

The overall effect of the dwelling’s decor is at once dramatic and chic yet totally livable.

The design shows just how much power colour can offer a space if a client is gutsy enough to embrace it. Chrissy was thrilled these “adventurous homeBELOW “There’s a reason owners” didn’t need convincing; in fact, they trusted the kings and queens lived surdesigner so much, they didn’t even see the final result until rounded by beautiful jewel a year after its completion. Today, the space has great flow tones,” says Chrissy (pictured), who looks perfectly at home in the space she designed.

Her toy poodle, Buttons (pictured, page 82), agrees.

LEFT, BOTTOM “I wanted the kitchen to be an elegant contrast to the otherwise bright common area,” says Chrissy.

“The dark marble countertop and black cabinets are sexy, sophisticated and eye-catching without competing with the rest of the design.”

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Custom CABINETRY, SIDEBOARD, STOOLS, Curated Home

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thanks largely to those vibrant colours – which weren’t easy to pull together. “The trick is to have a timeless template,” says Chrissy. “You’ll notice the foundational elements, such as the white oak herringbone floors and most of the ABOVE The master bedroom’s walls, are neutral.” large print – an 18th-century “When I was a young designer, I was intimidated by painting of Marie Antoinette colour,” adds Chrissy. “Grey on grey is simple and safe, but by the Swedish painter Adolf layering colour takes confidence and skill. It has to be done Ulrik Wertmüller – may referin an elegant way – otherwise, it can look like a box of cray- ence a period hundreds of years earlier than the condo’s ons threw up all over your house.” And that in and of itself mostly 1950s-inspired pieces, would constitute an egregious style flaw. but it prevents the space from feeling too matchy-matchy.

HEADBOARD, NIGHTSTAND, BEDDING, PRINT, SCONCE, NIGHTSTAND HARDWARE, Curated Home by Chrissy & Co.

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Luxurious and youthful, the master bedroom features a button-tufted velvet headboard and a brass Art Deco pendant light, which has coordinating sconces for dramatic impact.

The play of pattern on the lumbar cushions and drapery offers sweet eye candy.

DRAPERY, CHANDELIER, TOSS & LUMBAR CUSHIONS, Curated Home by Chrissy & Co.

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TRADITIONAL ECLECTIC TEXT MARY LEVITSKI PHOTOGRAPHY TRACEY AYTON

Though most of the dining room furnishings and accessories – including a glass chandelier and an ornate Venetian mirror – are new, they have a traditional appearance that lends a formal feel. Meanwhile, violet accents energize the space, and a velvet slipcover on the table’s head

chair and a patterned sisal rug wink at coastal living.

DESIGN, Kerrisdale Design, kerrisdaledesign.com; Mascarpone AF-20 WALL PAINT (throughout), Benjamin Moore; DINING TABLE, DINING CHAIRS, CHANDELIER, Kerrisdale Design; HEAD CHAIR SLIPCOVER, MIRROR, RH Restoration Hardware; RUG, Ballard Designs; TOSS CUSHION, Berzey.

A Vancouver designer dials down the pigment in a family home for a timeless look with a chic Hamptons twist.

less COLOUR. It has the power to totally transform a space – no sledgehammer or crowbar required. And, as these Vancouver homeowners discovered, pigment is as equally powerful when it’s subtracted as when it’s added.

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Leaning in a slightly more modern direction than the rest of the main level, the living room features an eclectic mix, including a funky oval shell-veneered coffee table, boho toss cushions and nature-inspired artwork. But tradition is very much evident here, too: “The tuxedo sofa was the client’s mom’s,” says designer Karla Amadatsu, noting that it has been

red,” says one homeowner, recalling the original state of the 3,200-square-foot house she and her husband bought for themselves and their two young daughters three years ago. Boasting open-concept Craftsmanstyle architecture, a classic kitchen and dark hardwood floors, the 2007 build “wasn’t quite us,” she says.

Looking to update the main floor with a fresh Hamptons-esque flair, the couple turned to designer Karla Amadatsu of Kerrisdale Design. Having admired her soothing classic-with-a-touch-ofmodern aesthetic for years and bringing little furniture from their significantly smaller former pad, the pair was happy to give the designer carte blanche.

And blanche she did, painting every wall a creamy white. “That alone was a huge transformation!”

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ABOVE By far the most colourful space in the home, the living room plays host to a boho combination of indigo, violet and fuchsia elements like the block-printed ikat toss cushion and over-dyed rug.

They’re pretty counterpoints to the neutral, natural and traditional touches, which connect the space to the rest of the main floor.

ARMCHAIR, FLOOR LAMP, RH Restoration Hardware; TOSS CUSHION, Berzey.

reupholstered several times.

“It’s really neat to incorporate a classic piece the homeowner grew up with.”

COFFEE TABLE, SCONCES, custom blue velvet TOSS CUSHIONS, Kerrisdale Design; sisal RUG, Ballard Designs; over-dyed RUG, white-painted BASKET, The Cross Decor & Design; clouds PRINT, Natural Curiosities; bird PRINT, John Derian Company; FLOOR LAMP, RH Restoration Hardware; silk lilac ikat TOSS CUSHIONS, Berzey.

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“We really liked the house before but IT FEELS SO MUCH MORE OPEN AND FRESH with the new palette.”

exclaims Karla. Next, the designer sourced or custom designed the major furniture pieces, opting for mostly traditional styles, including a diamondtufted roll-arm chair for the living room, a Louis XVI-style settee for the kitchen eating area and William Birch-look sofas for the family room. “Classic furnishings with great lines are solid basics that you’re going to love for a long time,” says Karla, who employed neutral envelopes for the same reason.

To animate the space and subtly introduce the upscale East Coast aesthetic the homeowners sought, she layered in a variety of natural textures – weathered wood, linen, sisal – and accessorized with dreamy blue and purple accents that are easy

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RIGHT Boasting traditional silhouettes, the eat-in area’s furnishings appear precious, but are actually far from thanks to the leather-look vinyl fabric used on the seating and the dining table’s distressed oak. “All the textiles have stood up to our daughters,” says one of the homeowners, “and the worn wood pieces don’t show scratches.”

DINING TABLE, SETTEE, custom TOSS CUSHIONS, Kerrisdale Design; DINING CHAIRS, Chair Source; PRINT, Myan Soffia.

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to switch out in favour of other shades should the homeowners want to change it up.

“We really liked the house before, but it feels so much more open and fresh with the new palette,” says one of the homeowners. “It’s such a soothing, relaxing environment. We love coming home!” They love it so much, in fact, that Karla is currently busy at work updating the second floor.

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ABOVE “With a neutral palette, texture is so important,” says Karla, who introduced a variety of subtle surfaces to ensure her design didn’t fall flat. In the family room, for instance, the wool rug has a fine diamond pattern, while the wooden coffee table

boasts an engaging grain.

“You don’t pick up on these things right away, but all those layers add up to a dynamic effect,” she says.

SOFAS, COFFEE TABLE, RUG, RH Restoration Hardware; SIDE TABLES, custom DRAPERY & TOSS CUSHIONS, Kerrisdale Design; TABLE LAMPS, HomeSense.

natural & textured

RIGHT, TOP Much like the way she approaches colour, Karla prefers to tread lightly when working with themes.

The homeowners are drawn to a Hamptons vibe, so she peppered in a handful of beachy elements, such as coral artwork and large

seashells. “Nothing overt – just organic touches and bits of nature,” says the designer.

ARMCHAIRS, CABINET, sea fan ARTWORK, custom TOSS CUSHIONS, Kerrisdale Design.

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Online kitchen and home destination Food52 has long been a favourite Internet surfing stop for the Style at Home team. So how excited were we when the company’s new cookbook, Food52 A New Way to Dinner, featured another of our favourite things: pasta? The answer is very.

Read on to discover the authors’ go-tos for quick, delicious meals.

EXCERPTED WITH PERMISSION FROM FOOD52 A NEW WAY TO DINNER: A PLAYBOOK OF RECIPES AND STRATEGIES FOR THE WEEK AHEAD (TEN SPEED PRESS, AN IMPRINT OF PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE LLC) COPYRIGHT ©2016 BY AMANDA HESSER & MERRILL STUBBS

RECIPES AMANDA HESSER & MERRILL STUBBS | PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES RANSOM

MEATBALLS with Tomato & Zucchini

Quick TOMATO SAUCE

MEATBALLS WITH TOMATO & ZUCCHINI SERVES 8

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for frying 1 small onion, finely chopped Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 1 cup peeled chopped tomatoes ½ cup diced zucchini 1 clove garlic, minced 1 lb extra-lean ground beef 1 lb ground veal ½ cup grated Parmesan ⅓ cup dry bread crumbs 1 egg, lightly beaten Warm the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and salt and pepper and cook, stirring frequently, until the onion starts to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes, zucchini, garlic and a pinch of salt. Cook until

the vegetables soften and most of the juices have cooked off, 8 to 10 minutes; let cool.

Combine the beef and veal in a large bowl.

Add the Parmesan, bread crumbs, egg, cooled vegetables and some salt and pepper and gently work everything together using your hands or two forks. Do not overmix – the mixture will be quite soft. Shape the meat into 1½" balls, cover and refrigerate them for at least 15 minutes and up to 24 hours.

Heat ¼" of olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Working in batches, add the meatballs, being careful not to crowd them.

Cook on all sides until browned, then cover the pan and lower the heat to finish cooking, 6 to 8 minutes total. The meatballs may lose their shape and collapse a little as they cook – that’s okay. Transfer the meatballs to paper towels to drain. Cook the remaining meatballs, adding more oil as needed. Serve with fresh pasta and Quick Tomato Sauce (recipe follows).

QUICK TOMATO SAUCE MAKES ENOUGH SAUCE FOR 1 POUND OF PASTA, PLUS EXTRA

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lbs fresh tomatoes or canned peeled whole tomatoes 1 small onion, halved 7 tbsp unsalted butter 2 tsp kosher salt ¼ cup loosely packed basil leaves Peel the tomatoes if they’re fresh. Chop them coarsely and put them in a large saucepan with the onion, butter, salt and basil. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and simmer gently for 30 to 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Taste and adjust the seasoning, and remove the onion if you like (or leave it in and just hack it up a little with a sharp knife). Use immediately (sauce can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to six months).

PASTA with Garlic, Tomatoes, Basil & Brie

PASTA WITH GARLIC, TOMATOES, BASIL & BRIE SERVES 4

4 perfectly ripe tomatoes, coarsely chopped ½ cup coarsely chopped, loosely packed fresh basil 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped ½ cup plus 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste 12 oz Brie 1 lb curly pasta (such as cavatappi) Combine the tomatoes, basil and garlic in a serving bowl. Pour in the olive oil and season well with salt and pepper. Stir everything together and cover the bowl; let sit at room temperature for at least 2 hours and up to 12 hours.

About 45 minutes before you plan to eat, put the Brie in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up, which will make it easier to cut. Cut into ½" cubes and add to the bowl with the tomatoes.

Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Add the pasta and cook according to the package directions just until al dente. Strain the pasta and tip it into the bowl. Fold everything together until the Brie starts to melt and the pasta is slicked with cheesy tomato goodness. You will probably see a fair amount of liquid in the bottom of the bowl – those are tomato juices, so that’s a good thing. Serve the pasta immediately. Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

PENNE WITH BLISTERED CHERRY TOMATOES & CORN SERVES 4

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lb penne pasta generous cups Blistered Cherry Tomatoes (recipe follows) 6 cobs corn Handful torn fresh basil leaves Grated Parmesan, for serving Bring a large pot of generously salted water to a boil. Cook the penne until al dente, about 8 minutes. Meanwhile, warm the Blistered Cherry Tomatoes over medium heat in a saucepan, then pour them into a large serving bowl.

Cut the corn from the cobs and add it to the tomatoes.

PENNE with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes & Corn

Blistered CHERRY TOMATOES

Drain the pasta, reserving 1 3 cup of the pasta cooking water, and add it to the tomatoes and corn. Fold it all together – the heat of the pasta should soften the corn, and the tomato juices should blanket the pasta like a salad dressing. If it’s at all dry, add a little oil and some pasta water. Stir in the basil.

Serve the pasta in wide, shallow bowls and pass the Parmesan at the table.

BLISTERED CHERRY TOMATOES MAKES 4 TO 6 CUPS

12 cups tiny, sweet cherry tomatoes, such as Sun Gold 6 cloves garlic, lightly smashed

Extra-virgin olive oil, for roasting Coarse salt to taste Heat the oven to 425°F. Place the tomatoes onto two heavy rimmed baking sheets or roasting pans; they should fit in a single layer (if not, add a third pan). Add the garlic. Pour a generous layer of olive oil over the tomatoes, enough so that a thin layer of oil pools in the baking sheet. Season generously with salt. Bake until the tomatoes are blistered and deflated and release their juices, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove from the oven, discard the garlic, and let cool. Make sure to save all the oily juices! Store in a container in the fridge for up to 10 days.

For more delicious recipes, check out Food52 A New Way to Dinner (Ten Speed Press, $41).

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