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THE COLORFUL RECIPE FOR SPRING SWAPPING

OUR PREMIERE ISSUE

BEGLEN BOLD. PELOSO

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table of contents 120 DIVINITY OF DESIGN

112 THE COLORFUL RECIPE FOR SPRING SWAPPING 108 A HOME REBORN 106 EAT IT UP: DELICIOUS RECIPES 100 RECLAIMING CREATIVITY 94 THE SOMMELIER 92 10 HIDDEN SPOTS TO FIND EXTRA STORAGE 87 WALLPAPERS TRENDING 80 THE BOATHOUSE 78 ACCESSORIES: LIVING THE ROOM 74 THE GAME CHANGER TOY FACTORY LOFT 72 ACCESSORIES: SERVE IT UP 66 STAGING A FIRST IMPRESSION 64 ACCESSORIES: OFFICE OFFICIAL 62 A PACIFIC GARDEN 58 ACCESSORIES: TIME FLIES 52 LIVING IN RURAL MONTANA

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table of contents 50 ACCESSORIES: LIGHT IT UP

46 HOME WITH HEATHER LACOMBE 44 ACCESSORIES: TAKE A SEAT 36 GIBSON LANE 30 MODERN ESCAPE 22 COVER: ACCESSORIES WITH PERSONALITY 20 A CLOSET THEORY FOR HER 18 BUILDING YOUR REAL ESTATE DREAM TEAM 15 FIVE EASY STEPS ON BEAUTIFULLY STYLING YOUR BOOKSHELF 10 A MASTERFUL ENSUITE 6 BEVERLY HILLS RETREAT

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APRIL & MAY 2014

a letter from the editors

EDITOR IN CHIEF: KRISTIE STOODLEY MATT ZANZOTTO COPY WRITERS: RAV TAKHAR

It’s here, the launch day of our very first issue of Embark

DESIGN LEADS: CATHY NICHOLES NIKKI CHAN

Magazine, and we couldn’t be more excited.

A SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR AMAZING CONTRIBUTORS: JOHN FELDMAN PAUL SEMKULEY HEATHER HOLMES JANIE LOWRIE GLEN PELOSO SHARYN SMITH EZRA LEE DESIGN+BUILD TAMARA MAGEL HEATHER LACOMBE LOCATI ARCHITECTS JEFFREY GORDON SMITH LANDSCAPE DAWN CHAPNIK BORA MIHALYI HARRY LAY SUSAN CALHOUN RICHARD CLARKE LINDA J. VANDERKOLK GENUWINE CELLARS EVERITT & SCHILLING CASEY BARBER ULYSSES PRESS SHULER ARCHITECTURE ELENA MORGAN DONNA GRACE MCALEAR A CUSTOM VIEW

most exciting and brilliant interior design and décor

PHOTOGRAPHERS: MANOLO LANGIS NEW MOOD DESIGN NICK SAVOY PHOTOGRAPHY LUKE WOODEN GIBEON CHRIS LESCHINSKY MITCH FAIN PETER SELLAR NAT CARON JUDI SWINKS GARRISON HULLINGER DEVINE KITCHENS

so many talented designers, landscapers and architects.

Embark is the cultivation and curation of some of the we have seen over the year. We sought out to bring together all these pieces and present our first issue as an inspirational guide, and insight into how these rooms & homes are built and put together.

A home isn’t just designed by buying trending accessories, it’s crafted from floor to ceiling, and with the right purpose and attention to the right details, you find your self lost in it’s beauty, transcended by soft lights, purposely chosen materials, and staging that is all meant to appear like it organically came together out of thin air.

Embark is a journey into this wonderful world filled with We have so much admiration and respect for these people and wish to share this passion with our readers.

Please enjoy our first issue, and keep an eye out on our second as we diversify.

— Matt & Kristie Co-Editor-in-Chief’s

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Beverly Hills

RETREAT DESIGNER: ECOCENTRIX LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE | PHOTOGRAPHER: MANOLO LANGIS

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This small single storey contemporary residence is nestled in the slopes of Beverly Hills, close to the well-known Mulholland Drive. It was originally constructed 50 years ago for a young actress who was a mistress of the famous Howard Hughes.

Its current resident purchased the home 40 years ago and proceeded to commission the design of one of the most well-reputed landscape architects of the time.

However, over the years the design had become dated and the materials began to badly decay.

It was our charge to evolve the landscape to be simple, contemporary and better functioning while complimenting the home’s wonderful interior.

We opened hillside views, reconstructed the pool and surrounding hardscape, lengthened wall, and incorporated highly graphic plants in long swaths to accent the long lines of the property.

A new outdoor kitchen boasts modern conveniences and is frequently used by the client who hosts frequent gatherings.

JOHN FELDMAN Principal of

Ecocentrix Landscape Architecture

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A Masterful Ensuite

DESIGN: DONNA GRACE MCALEAR, NEW MOOD DESIGN, LLC, ATLANTA CONTRACTOR: A CUSTOM VIEW, LLC, ATLANTA PHOTOGRAPHY IS COPYRIGHTED BY NEW MOOD DESIGN, LLC

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EMBARK WITH US New Mood Design transformed a tiny, 1970’s era space of 300 square feet that included a children’s bedroom, bathroom and hallway into a connected master bedroom with en suite bathroom and a separate powder room. The client specifically requested that the master suite be fully enclosed for maximum privacy and to promote a relaxing, spa-like atmosphere. The client entertains often, so a guest powder room off the kitchen was also a top priority.

New Mood Design achieved their client’s vision by fully gutting the space and redesigning a new floor plan. The result is an elegant master bathroom with a two-person soaker tub, frameless glass shower enclosure and a walkin wardrobe tucked behind the vanity wall. It is completely private and connected to the master bedroom through a set of downward steps. The accessible guest powder room is directly off the kitchen.

The client’s modern, open-plan home feels very spacious due to high ceilings and tall windows that open onto forest, so New Mood Design’s remodel reflects the client’s desire to continue this open and minimal design while also fashioning a warm and relaxing space. To make the master bathroom appear larger, the firm created a tone-on-tone, light-colored palette with reflective tile surfaces to lend an overall brightness, day and night!

The white, glossy, floor-to-ceiling tiles wrap the bathroom walls to create expanse. Silvery-grey and taupe-brown stripes run through the white porcelain, adding subtle softness. Wall-mounted toilets are space-saving features and highlight the minimal look desired by the client.

Also adding to this minimal look is the white, high-gloss lacquer finish chosen for the wardrobe, which helps expand the small space.

Spa-like warmth and contrast are achieved by using earthy grey floor tiles, a richly textured and dramatic floating vanity in a walnut finish, and African mahogany millwork. All of these elements complement the striking Thai Buddha culled from the client’s Asian art collection.

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Five Easy Steps on Beautifully Styling Your Bookshelf

BY PAUL SEMKULEY

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EMBARK WITH US For those of you who are voracious readers, books

the books around to show the pages of the books,

are a part of your life. Books tell a lot about you and

providing a neutral, textural element. Create big

your interests; fact based non-fiction, fun filled ‘let

statements with oversized books by stacking them

the imagination run’ fiction, or large coffee table

from largest to smallest.

books on photography, people, and places. They all have meaning and merit, but they can and will take over your home if they are not well maintained and

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organized. So how do you do this and make your books a part of your home? Hire a designer to create and style the space that will go far beyond the books.

I often find clients need some assistance with editing

here are a few tips to create your own personal library.

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Remove everything from the bookcase and shelves. Give them a full wipe down to remove

some dimension to the shelves. When the shelves are really deep, art can help bring the eye closer

to the front, rather than to the back of the bookcase.

Picture frames should be the same or similar to create continuity.

and combining the right elements to truly reflect their personality. If you’re inclined to make it a DIY project,

Incorporate artwork and/or picture frames to add

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Lastly, one usually has many small objects that have little impact when they are left on their own. When they are added to a bookcase, they

become little treasures that help draw people to the bookcase to investigate and appreciate.

any dust on all of the flat surfaces.

Organize your books by colour and then subject matter if you have a large collection of books. I like to remove the dust jacket when they are too

bright, colourful or have too much graphic detail. Hard

Books all have meaning and merit, but they can and will take over your home if they are not well maintained and organized.

cover books stand up better and won’t have cracks in the spines of the books, so they are more pleasing to the eye.

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Mastering these steps takes some time and patience.

Remember to step back and assess the entire shelving

Start with the big ideas first. I start by arranging

unit. Look for balance and any holes that may need

the books in different blocking patterns on the

some further tweaking. Once it is complete, you will

shelves; some standing straight up, others on

have a great focal point that shows of your incredible

their sides, acting as a support. Sometimes, if I don’t

style and originality!

have enough of the same colour spines, I will turn

PAUL SEMKULEY is a Toronto-based interior designer and Principal

of Re:Source Lifestyles. He combines his love of art, fashion and design to offer a unique styling and design firm throughout Toronto and the GTA.

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Building Your Real Estate Dream Team

BY HEATHER HOLMES

Thinking real estate? Finding a realtor is only the

type of insurance you might need. As a seller, get a

beginning. Successfully buying and selling a home

home inspection done before your home goes on the

involves finding the right professionals to help ensure a

market. Benefits include knowing if any issues can be

positive outcome!

addressed before hitting MLS, knowing what buyers

MORTGAGE BROKER – First step, always! As a buyer, you want to get pre-qualified to know how much you can afford, and how much your monthly payments

“clean” offer, one without conditions, from potential buyers.

will be. As a seller, you want to find out the discharge

LAWYER – Your real estate lawyer will register your

fees on your existing mortgage to calculate the net

name and change your mortgage on the title to the

proceeds from your sale. Don’t just go to your local

property you buy, and the reverse on your sale. They’ll

bank branch- they can only offer you their own bank’s

also be responsible for collecting and remitting land

products. Work with a mortgage broker – they have

transfer tax on your behalf in the case of a purchase.

access to all types of mortgages and lenders, and are

Choose a lawyer based on their experience and

often more competitive on rates and terms.

accessibility, not on price. Don’t use a lawyer who

HOME INSPECTOR – Unless you’ve built your own home, don’t buy a house without getting a home inspection! The cost of an inspection by a trusted and experienced inspector is absolutely worth it. You might

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will bring up in an offer, and can even encourage a

practises all types of law, choose a real estate lawyer.

Keep in mind that you’ll need to pick up the keys to your new home from their office, so pick someone close by.

find out things that need to be addressed right away

STAGER – To stand out and get top dollar, hire a stager.

and can help make an informed decision on what

They will be able to assess your home from an impartial

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to buy a three bedroom,

how buyers will best be

two bath with that to die

able to see your home,

for kitchen in that cool

making it impossible to

neighbourhood within

resist! Painting is one

the next three years? A

of the easiest and most

planner can assess your

impactful things you can

current situation, build in

do to improve saleability.

expected market growth,

Maybe you just need to

and tell you what you need

rearrange some existing

to do today to get there.

furniture pieces, or add lighting to turn up the volume. Bottom line, staging works!

REALTOR – Finally, you need a great agent that is the right fit for your style and personality, to guide

CONTRACTOR – It’s

you through the process

essential to have a

of buying and selling. Ask

contractor on hand if you

friends for referrals if they

plan on renovating your

had a stellar real estate

new home right away.

experience. Interview a

They can help give you

few agents, making sure

a general idea of the

to ask them how many

budget you need to have

deals they do a year, what

saved, as you aren’t able

percentage of their listings

to mortgage the costs

sell, what is their sales

of renovations. Ask the

percentage average for

contractors you interview

seller vs buyers. If they

for references from past

don’t know, move on.

projects they’ve worked on

Keep in mind that you’ll

before you sign a contract.

be spending a significant

FINANCIAL PLANNER – This may seem like an “out-there” suggestion, however, a financial planner can assist you in planning for your next purchase. Maybe you aren’t looking to purchase a new home this year, but what if your goal is

amount of time with this person, so you need to not only feel comfortable with them, but also trust them. Hire a local expert, don’t work with your aunt who services another city, just because she’s your aunt! Knowledge and experience are the keys to your new home! embark | THE STYLISH LIVING MAGAZINE | 19

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A CLOSET THEORY FOR HER PHOTOS BY NICK SAVOY PHOTOGRAPHY

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Taking into account the client’s clothing and accessory inventory, Closet Theory was able to create individual spaces to accommodate the possessions.

THE FEATURES OF THE CLOSET INCLUDE: • White Paint Grade Wood • Cabinetry with Base & Crown • Cedar Lined Drawers for • Cashmere Sweaters • Furniture Accessories include Chandeliers and Vanity • Lingerie Inserts • Pull-out Hooks

• Scarf Rack • Jewelry Display Case • Sunglass Display Case • Integrated Light Up Rods • Integrated Showcase • Lighting • Flat Adjustable Shoe Shelves • Full Length Framed Mirror • Magnolia Wallpaper

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is the mind and talent behind Closet Theory, providing professional creative services using a lifelong passion for design. Prior to Closet Theory, Janie spearheaded a trend setting closet design firm in Los Angeles, CA, where she created closet and living spaces for notable celebrity clients. With her innovative design firm, Closet Theory, Janie fuses fresh styles with timeless ideas to meet each client’s needs, wishes, and personality.

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Accessories with Personality A room can really come together when it is accessorized.

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It is the elements that surround the large pieces of furniture in a room which create the impact. As an analogy, a suit with a t-shirt can have a very different feel than a suit with a wing collared shirt and bow tie.

Once you have decided on a sofa and chair, then you are going to create the real personality with the surrounding elements.

If you have a small collection of similar elements, like works of art, then creating a collage on a wall can have great visual impact. The images should relate in some way; black and white, the same theme, same size, or have the same finish, etc., and they will work together as a group. This collection of architectural drawings with coloured treatment is fantastic on the wall over the neutral coloured sofa and creates a very masculine feel.

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EMBARK WITH US The set up in a retail store like Designer Inspired Interiors on King Street East in Toronto, is a great example of what you can do at home.

Throw cushions can create a big impact. The typographic cushions used here, create a great visual. We have used cushions with letters and numbers, florals, and geographic patterns. Consider what statement a cushion makes on its own, to be sure it works with the collection of accessories you have selected.

Selecting a single pop of colour is also a great way to create visual interest.

While we have selected red as the accent in this collection, any colour will work well. The more primary the colour, the stronger the impact you create. The best impact is achieved with a single colour, however, two similar colours like navy and azure will also work.

Creating layers is a very popular way of displaying and accessorizing your space. Start with a wall paper and add a large mirror over it. Place a table in front of the mirror and then layer the table with a lamp, smaller art, a few vases, and perhaps some books. Be sure that no one element over powers the rest of the objects. The idea is the same with a wall collage where art and sculpture are combined. The selection of elements to be collected together follows the same principal.

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The Dorothy Glen & Jamie Designer Collection

The creative, well respected design duo, Glen Peloso and Jamie Alexander cofounders and principals of Peloso Alexander Interiors are pleased to unveil the GLEN AND JAMIE DESIGNER COLLECTION with Van Gogh Designs, a Canadian manufacturer of hand crafted upholstery for the home.

Manufactured in Vancouver, the line is available at many boutique furniture stores that carry Van Gogh furniture across Canada. Van Gogh Designs has been a “go to� resource for many years for both Toronto designers due to their vast expertise in furniture manufacturing, and the excellent Canadian craftsmanship they provide in each product they produce.

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The Lily Glen & Jamie Designer Collection

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The Rondelle Glen & Jamie Designer Collection

“We have both been working with Van Gogh Designs over the years and had always been impressed that they offer highly customizable pieces,” says Peloso. “We have both been dealing with projects that required us to make a sofa, chair or sectional to solve the space issues. We wanted to create a furniture collection that would work well for people searching for soft seating options in their homes.

We selected fabrics and furniture sizes that generally work well in homes and allow designers to increase the size either by the inch in some pieces or by the seat on the sectionals.”

Every item created in the GLEN AND JAMIE DESIGNER COLLECTION has been carefully thought out and developed, initially with their clients in mind.

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The Williams Glen & Jamie Designer Collection

“Each piece in the collection has been built to ensure that the designs adapt for the way we live today as a family and are in line with the current North American design aesthetic,” adds Alexander. “We’re proud to have these pieces in our clients’ homes and are confident they will not only add style to any space but will more importantly provide function.”

Each piece of the GLEN AND JAMIE DESIGNER COLLECTION furniture comes with a unique name.

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ABOUT PELOSO ALEXANDER INTERIORS:

Peloso Alexander Interiors principals Glen Peloso and Jamie Alexander have vast experience in both residential and commercial interior design projects throughout North America. Both have extensive experience in residential commercial, and

hospitality design and bring a combined 35 years of experience to every client

project. They create environments that merge their clients’ lifestyle, personality and architecture. Being at the forefront of design their work has appeared over the last decade in both print and TV throughout North America.

Peloso Alexander Interiors

170 Frederick Street, Toronto, ON M5A 4J1 T: 416 368 0320

www.pelosoalexander.com | www.glenandjamie.com twitter @glenandjamie VanGogh Designs

info@vangoghdesigns.com | www.vangoghdesigns.com

“Inspiration for our furniture names comes from the clients we have designed for, family connections and pop culture influences,” says Peloso. “Russell was named after a client, Lily is Glen’s grandmother’s name and in some cases the name is chosen because the piece suits someone like Rose from The Golden Girls that we grew to love from watching her on TV.” Retail prices for the GLEN AND JAMIE COLLECTION sofas range from $1,800 to $2,200 and chairs range from $1,100-$1,300 retail.

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There are a few key elements that make an Ezra Lee Design+Build home more unique than

BY EZRA LEE DESIGN+BUILD any other. For example, in this stunning home, you are met at the doorstep with a custom made, oversized, pivot-hinged, solid wood-framed front door that features a frosted glass center panel. This immediately creates a warmer welcome into what could be considered a very stripped down, raw interior.

A polished concrete floor throughout the main level creates a consistent flow between otherwise very separate rooms, all of which are warmed up not only by the textured colour, but also by the radiant heating system installed within. Exposed steel beams with a satin finish, mixed with a simple, stacked brick create the industrial-like framework for an open-concept floor plan that so many seek in a residential space.

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Architectural features like the floating staircase, concrete panel fireplace and oversized picture windows creates the illusion of added height and space, creating visually interesting focal points for the eye to explore. Details finished with materials like unused hardwood flooring (sliding office door), corrugated cardboard (light fixtures), hollowed-out logs and stacked plywood (accent tables), and raw bent steel (desk, dining table and benches) all add to the organic quality that is present throughout this amazing home.

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GIBSON LANE

Gibson Lane is located on one of the most expensive zip codes in The United States. This traditional 7,000 square foot, five bedroom home is located on the coveted Gibson Beach, with views of the Atlantic Ocean from all three levels.

The house was built in 2010, and interior designer Tamara Magels’ client was the first owner. The homeowner, who lives there for the majority of the year, wanted the home to feel relaxed, but also glamorous and sophisticated. With a neutral pallet and cleanlined furniture as the base, the home’s interest is in the texture and eclectic mix of styles. With a budget of two million dollars, Tamara was able to be indulgent in what she chose for the interior.

Phillip Jeffrey’s Grass cloth wallpaper and Farrow & Ball’s Parma Blue paint set the feel and tone, while the mix of limestone parchment and leather add depth and structure. Key pieces

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and lighting add strong focal interest. The Hans Wagner

Georges Jouves sconces add glamour, mixed with

hammock chaise and chair in the lounge add a beach

Fortuny pillows and a coyote throw. The living and

feeling, while maintaining exclusivity of the home. The

dining rooms houses a collection of art that includes:

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a large Richard Serra in the living room, an Elliotte

unit is made of bleached oak wood and unique metal

Puckette that flanks the fireplace, and a series of Hans

shelving, signature finishes that the designer also uses

Hoffman’s in the dining room. The den’s built-in wall

in her furniture line.

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Structural work occurred on the second floor where Magel

library for the client’s collection of treasured books. All of

converted a sixth bedroom into a spacious dressing area

the bathrooms were also upgraded.

and closet. An additional bedroom was converted into a

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The lighting throughout the house plays an important

fashion accents, and bohemian edge.

role. The dining room features a striking Jean De Merry

The home embodies the necessary sophistication that is

lumiere light, while the guest bedrooms feature large

expected for The Hamptons, but still relaxed enough to

lanterns from Profiles. The den mushroom lights are

sit on Gibson Beach.

glass table lamps by Vistosi, circa 1960’s.

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Tamara Magel won Best Interior Design at the HC&G

Magel’s eclectic eye transformed this wonderfully

Innovation in Design Awards 2013 in New York for the

positioned home into a showcase of modern flair,

Gibson Lane project.

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LIVINGSTON SOFA—WEST ELM $1434 - $1779 With a clean 1950s and ‘60s aesthetic, this sofa adds a pop of personality to a living room. | GROTTO SOFA – BLU DOT $1,799.00 USD Downfilled back and ink-colored seat cushions are nestled into solid ash and steel frame. | ELISE SOFA –EQ3 $1,299.00CAD Tailored and compact, ideal for small spaces | APIS COFFEE TABLE—CB2 $399 CAD A striking sculpture of mixed materials, this well-rounded table lives eco and industrial. | PI COFFEE TABLE—BLU DOT $599.00 USD Slices of powder-coated steel team with solid walnut legs to achieve eye-catching results. | DANG MEDIA STAND—BLU DOT $899.00 USD Perforated steel door front allows use of remotes without spoiling the view } ELTON SETTEE— WEST ELM $860 – CAD 1200 A sexy slimmed-down take on an overstuffed classic. |

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PATRICK CHEST—WILLIAMS-SONOMA $2632.12 CAD Made from reclaimed pine, oxidized wrought-iron drawer pulls and faux keyholes complement the refined lines and rustic texture. | SKYLER RED ROLLING BAR—CRATE &BARREL $349 CAD Mahogany veneer cart is the toast of the party in a cork-popping shade of red and loaded with extras. | CLARA CHAIR— CRATE&BARREL $1199 CAD Super-soft velvet embraces graceful parlor chair curves in a fresh take on tradition. | EMBODY CHAIR –EQ3 $1479.00CAD Chair is designed to support the body and mind. Enables and promotes healthful movement by adjusting automatically to shifting positions while keeping the spine aligned.| COPPER REAL GOOD BARSTOOL—BLU DOT $399.00 USD The copper plated finish is intended to patina naturally with handling and age for a unique look. | SIDEBOARD—ARTEMANO $1,690 Made out of recycled durable wood from wrecked ships. By adding sleek metal to the sides gives the piece a more industrial look. | JAMES ROCKER—EQ3 $499.99CAD A playful modern take on the classic rocking chair

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HOME WITH HEATHER LACOMBE

BY HEATHER LACOMBE | WWW.HEATHERLACOMBE.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY LUKE WOODEN

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EMBARK WITH US Former Elite fashion model, turned interior designer, Heather LaCombe, invites us into her Los Angeles, California home to take a look at her most prized design. “My own home is where I have the full capacity to express myself as an artist”, says LaCombe. Looking around her midcentury post and beam home, one can clearly see her expression. She mixes modern clean lines with rich fabrics, and combines new furniture pieces with ones that she’s collected from different eras from around the world.

Her color choices are rich, bold and off beat. While some aspects of the design look almost museum worthy, the over-all feel is warm and inviting, with an indulgent edge.

In her teens, despite her desire to become a decorator, LaCombe began traveling the world as an International Elite model. “Modelling is a very tough industry. It taught me how to be a business person, how to see myself as a brand, and a product.

These skills helped immensely when I moved into the design field, which has always been my greatest passion”, says LaCombe. “Having had the opportunity to work in cities such as Milan, London and Paris, I was immersed in some of the world’s most historically relevant architecture and design. It broadened my aesthetic senses and trained my eye. Travel has been a very valuable source of inspiration for me.”

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IN THE MASTER BEDROOM: The vintage horse lamp, found on eBay, sits on a 1950’s Baker dresser. A custom bed skirt was created using Kneedler Fauchier’s silk/cotton by Jim Thompson.

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IN THE LIVING ROOM: The walls are covered in Porter Teleo wallpaper. A pair of vintage Lou Hodges chairs are covered in Kneedler Fauchier’s leather

by Jerry Pair. The 1970’s

Warren Platner chairs are upholstered in Cowtan and Tout’s baby alpaca wool.

A Milo Baughman coffee table sits on a vintage Moroccan rug, and a pair of vintage Jeilde lamps from Paris flank the sides of a custom-made silk velvet sofa, by Vladimir Kagen.

IN THE GUEST ROOM: A large mid-century lamp and round mirror are both eBay finds. The 1950’s Knoll tulip chair sits at a mirrored desk from Bungalo 5. The red quatrefoil side table is from CFC, and the custom headboard is covered in Lee Jofa fabric.

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RHODES LAMP—WILLIAMS-SONOMA $654.11-1308.22CAD The hand-carved alabaster base compliments the lamp’s clean, classic lines. | STAGE FLOOR LAMP—WILLIAMS-SONOMA $1121.46CAD-$2242.91-CAD A highly functional piece with a style-defining presence. | PERIMETER FLOOR LAMP—BLU DOT $399.99 USD Svelte loops of powder-coated steel hold an oversized grey or white cloth shade. | DAMEN PENDANT LAMP—CRATE &BARREL $59.95 CAD High-style pendant captures the essence of utilitarian chic, especially when outfitted with a historic Edison bulb. | LAIKA MEDIUM PENDANT LIGHT –BLU DOT $499.00USD White rattan is intertwined with a steel framework to create a pleasing hand woven pattern of peekaboo light. | WORK PENDANT LAMP –EQ3 $144.00CAD Plated in 24K gold for a refined look for the living room or office space. | ROUND METAL LAMP- ATREMANO $295

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LIVING IN RURAL MONTANA DESIGNED BY LOCATI ARCHITECTS PHOTOGRAPHY BY GIBEON Our clients from the Stock Farm

anywhere at Stock Farm, especially

structural elements and made each

Residence came to us with visions

from the property we were

feature of the home as poignant

of “something different” for the

challenged to design.

as possible given the simplified

rural setting outside of quaint Hamilton, Montana. Their property is part of Stock Farm Club, a private community geared towards outdoor pursuits and golfing in an incredible mountain setting.

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At the core of our design was the

framework of the home.

archetype used so often in these

In the chosen materials, we

areas of Montana. We proposed

reinforced simple agricultural

floor to ceiling glass in nearly

building forms with equally simple

every area of the home, broken

and lasting materials, as well

methodically into grids to frame

as a monochromatic color. We

and organize the expansive views.

punctuated the fenestration with a

We developed a curved plan that

sharp red color, one of the owner’s

fit the sloping landscape and

favorites. Reclaimed timber posts

created a radial outdoor living

and beams add character, speaking

area to which the rest of the home

to the history of heavy timber use in

relates. We used restraint in adding

the valley. Carefully stacked stone

architectural detail, deciding instead

grounds this modern home, tying it

to emphasize only the necessary

to the landscape directly.

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Entering the home is an unexpected delight, passing through a portion of the garage to reveal an inner courtyard and guest parking area surrounded by gardens.

A whimsical sliding “barn� door can close the vehicular entry off and contain the family dog. The front entry of the home is purposefully simple and unadorned; only a leisurely path leads to a singular door set within a curved wall of stone. From the entry into the glass hallway and the outdoor space beyond, the home is further organized into three parts that separate the more public from the private spaces. The main living spaces are centrally located, with the outer branches of the house accommodating the more private areas such as the bedrooms and art studio. Each section of the home is linked by hallways of abundant glass to once again maximize the amazing views.

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dining area and nearby fire pit. When the weather is

The kitchen of the Stock Farm Residence was designed

unsuitable for gathering on the patio, the great room is yet

to be a remarkable jewel within the home. With an

another place optimally suited for entertaining. Featuring a

exceptionally planned layout and contemporary feel, the

vaulted ceiling, large expanses of glass and an impressive

space is ideal for any chef. Complete with commercial

stone fireplace, the space is exemplary for comfortable

grade appliances, nearby butler’s pantry and a unique glass

living and serves as a show stopping room for guests to

topped island, the kitchen is a functional and aesthetically

congregate in.

pleasing space to cook and entertain simultaneously.

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Design strategies that maximize climactic opportunities were kept in mind when designing the Stock Farm Residence: sun, wind, day-lighting, use of materials and efficiency were all considered. The result is a beautiful, functional, and unique home that utilizes sustainable features that the home-owners will enjoy for years to come.

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ECLIPSE WALL CLOCK—EQ3 $39.99CAD Get creative with the placement of this clock. Space out the numbers and adhere them to the wall as close or as far from the hands as you like for your own unique look. | SPIKE CLOCK—EQ3 $79.99CAD This retro inspired clock mixes chromed iron tubes and black accents for a modern look. | JUNIPER WALL CLOCK –EQ3 $49.99 CAD Add a punch of colour to a blank wall with this bent metal wall clock. | TICK-CHALK CLOCK—CRATE & BARREL $69.95 CAD A clock with a chalkboard face that lets you fill in your own numbers, write notes and more. | INTEGER WALL CLOCK –EQ3 $79.99CAD This large wall clock highlights 5 minute intervals as well as the 12 and 24-hour clock.

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A PACIFIC GARDEN

BY JEFFREY GORDON SMITH LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE WWW.JGSDESIGNS.COM PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRIS LESCHINSKY

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This residence sits atop Nipomo Mesa, California, high above farm fields overlooking dunes and the Pacific Ocean. The client wanted a “Japanese Garden,” and a deck off of the back. Abstracting the quilt work from the nearby farm fields, the deck boards lay in alternate directions. The raised concrete planters hold succulents in crop rows, which adds a twist to the usual thought of a Japanese Garden. Beyond the deck and up to the bluff’s edge, one can find native plants that abstract the distant dunes in a softer curvaceous landscape. The deck creates a generous flow from the residence to the seating area provided by the planter walls and bench by the recycled glass fire pit.

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MOSCO DESK –EQ3 $599CAD Boasting a gloss finish with chrome accents and a painted tempered glass top | SADDLE OFFICE CHAIR—WEST ELM $400.82CAD Mid-century, swivel-seated design is updated with a modern form for a classic and clean aesthetic. | LOTUS OFFICE CHAIR –EQ3 $199.00CAD This high back, height adjustable office chair features extra comfortable PVC and mesh seating system with a back tilting mechanism for superior comfort. | MARCO BOOKSHELF DESK –EQ3 $799.00CAD Smokey-grey tempered adjustable glass shelves and red oak veneer.

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CROFT WALL CLOCK—EQ3 $99.99CAD Minimal and elegant solid oak wall clock | ECLIPSE WALL CLOCK—EQ3 $39.99CAD Get creative with the placement of this clock. Space out the numbers and adhere them to the wall as close or as far from the hands as you like for your own unique look. | JAMES ROCKER—EQ3 $499.99CAD A playful modern take on the classic rocking chair | SPIKE CLOCK—EQ3 $79.99CAD This retro inspired clock mixes chromed iron tubes and black accents for a modern look. embark | THE STYLISH LIVING MAGAZINE | 65

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STAGING A FIRST IMPRESSION

BY DAWN CHAPNICK- OWNER OF DAWN’S STAGING & DESIGN PHOTOS BY MITCH FAIN/THE PRINT MARKET

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EMBARK WITH US Preparing your home to be sold can be overwhelming and often emotional. Getting it just right the first time is crucial. Once you have made the decision to sell, you need to change the way you think about your home.

It is imperative that you see your home from the buyer’s perspective. It’s hard to be objective about a place where you have spent endless hours and have built many memories in. This is one of the reasons agents suggest bringing in a stager or stylist to prep your home.

It is important to realize that your home has now become a product to be marketed, much the same as products in a store. Staging is all about marketing a space using elements and principles of design. It is all about taking a space and making it appealing to the majority of people in a particular demographic, so it is important to keep the space as neutral as possible, while still adding that wow factor.

Staging applies design principles, such as balance of a room, proximity of items to one another, and highlighting architectural features. Staging also encompasses, repetition of accessories, shape, and colour, which will result in the room coming to life.

Stagers are knowledgeable in buyer trends, demographics and market groups. By understanding the purchaser’s expectations when looking for the perfect home, we can influence emotions and behaviour.

DIY TIPS: 1. Grabbing Attention – Maximize your curbs appeal, as this is the first impression. Make sure that you are on top of your exterior maintenance by getting rid of unwanted weeds and garbage, trimming the bushes, shovelling the driveways, and ensuring the house number is visible. If you live in a condo, make sure the hallway is vacuumed, and that there is a fresh clean scent in the hall.

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3. Paint – Keep it simple and fresh by choosing neutral colours and keep trims and ceilings white.

4. Light – Replace burnt out light bulbs. When there is no light, a space can look creepy. Consider adding accent lamps, floor lamps, or pendant lighting to brighten rooms.

5. Details – Fix leaking faucets and touch- up scratches or dents in high traffic areas. Replace screens or cracked windows. Always use fresh linens on beds and put out fresh white towels in the bathrooms. Live or silk greenery are also a nice added touch.

7. De-Clutter and Depersonalize – Get rid of the mess, clear out closets, and take things off the floor. This is a great time to create piles for charity and trash. Closets stuffed with items gives the impression there is no storage space in the home. Also, try to

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keep the garage as clean and neat as possible. Put

9. Room Set Up – A room should be set up for what it

all personal photos and items away. You do not want

was intended for. However, there is nothing wrong with

potential buyers to feel that this property belongs to

giving a room more than one purpose; this is a great

someone else.

way to effectively market a space.

8. Return on Investment – Fixing up the flooring or

10. Internet Search – Your home will be most likely

updating the kitchen and bathrooms will always increase

viewed first on MLS listings. Professionally photograph

the value of your home. You do not want to give potential

and stage your home as this will help you stand out

buyers any reason to low ball on the asking price. Certainly

from the rest and bring the crowd to you.

price point is a factor, but focus renovations on flooring, as it is one of the first things people notice.

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TURKISH TILE SALAD PLATES—WILLIAM-SONOMA $58.08CAD (Set of 4) An eye-catching addition to seasonal table settings, the plates provide gorgeous presentation. | POP JUGG –EQ3 $24.95CAD Oversized and bold will brighten up a neutral kitchen décor. | LARGE MODERN TRIBAL PLATTER—DINOSAUR DESIGNS U$398 | FISH SKETCH LARGE PLATTER –PAOLA NAVONE FOR CRATE&BARREL $99.95 CAD | | FISH ALUMINIUM HANDLE TRAY --PAOLA NAVONE FOR CRATE& BARREL $99.95 CAD

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THE GAME CHANGER TOY FACTORY LOFT BEFORE AND AFTER

BY BORA MIHALYI -DESIGN EDITOR AT LUX DESIGN WWW.LUXDESIGN.CA

Formerly the Irwin Toy Factory, the lofts in

worked with the owner, a self-proclaimed

Liberty Village come not only with high

bachelor, to create a home that suited his

ceilings, but also with its own history.

interests and lifestyle.

Although the building has great bones, one particular apartment needed a little help translating the aesthetics of the structure into a functional living space. LUX Design

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Wood from a barn demolition was salvaged and refurbished into a sliding door. Visible from the entrance, this feature adds history and masculinity to both the hallway and

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the bedroom. Opposite from the door,

a light laminate, the flooring was replaced

textured wallpaper lines the corridor. Both

with a dark hardwood. Instead of choosing

subtle and luxurious at the same time, the

a smooth finish, we opted for a wide plank

asymmetrical patterns, together with the

textured floor to reflect the original use of

contrasting reflective and matte layers,

the building.

make the wallpaper the perfect accent to the roughness of the sliding door. Previously

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With floor to ceiling glazing, the living room was in need of window coverings. The

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horizontal, dark drapes are broken

almost the full height of the wall

brushed stainless steel coffee and

up by light silk sheers. The two

while camouflaging the TV. Reflective

end tables.

together provide light control while

resin was combined with large

also emphasizing the height of the

metal bolts. This industrial aesthetic

space. Although the television was

reflected the construction of the

a necessary addition to the living

building and played off the visible

room, it did not have to be the focal

ducts running just above the unit.

point. LUX Design created a custom

To add the final touches to the living

entertainment unit that extended

room, a custom sofa was paired with

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This combination of luxury and industrial continues into the kitchen where a complete renovation took place. Since there is no dining room, LUX chose to turn the island into a wrapped bar, allowing hidden seating for three. White cabinets

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are accentuated with a black countertop

In the case of Toy Factory Lofts, LUX

and a mixed backslash. Due to the high,

Design strove to strike a balance between

open ceilings, industrial track lighting

luxury and industrial aesthetic. By

best suited the space, both functionally

carefully choosing the right furniture, or

and visually. Since the owner is an aviation

in some cases custom designing pieces,

enthusiast, we placed an antique wooden

Lux Design managed to create a space

propeller above the cabinets. This

that reflected not only the history of the

contrasts the modern, reflective surfaces

building but also took into account the

and ties in the kitchen to the living room.

needs and interests of the owner.

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PALM EMBROIDERED PILLOW COVER—WILLIAMS-SONOMA $104.30CAD Stylized palm applique set against a backdrop of navy linen. | PEWTER HORSE HEAD BOOKENDS—WILLIAMS-SONOMA $329.04CAD Detailed hand cast pewter bookends have classical lines and sculptural presence. | RAFFIA MIRROR—WILLIAMS-SONOMA $1312.76 CAD Hand crafted raw raffia frame, finished with bronze nail heads at the seams for an artful touch. | MONOGRAMMED SOAPS—WILLIAMS-SONOMA $64.65 CAD (Set of 3) Classic long-lasting square soaps feature a clean and refreshing scent. | CANTED WOOL RUG (IN SALMON)—WEST ELM $148 – $975 Textured, handcrafted mix of cut and looped pile. | KIPTON PILLOW—CRATE & BARREL $59.95 CAD Dimensional pleats wave nautical on heavyweight cotton casement in bands of summery, seaside color. } FISH CERAMIC CANDELABRA—PAOLA NAVONE FOR CRATE& BARREL $69.95 CAD

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EMBARK WITH US A run down shingle-styled boathouse has stood on Sunnyside Island in Lake Rosseau for over a century. None of the original windows, doors or wood floors remained intact. There was no hope in salvaging and restoring the original building when even the supporting wood cribs were condemned.

The owner, shared a vintage photograph of the boathouse that was taken in the winter of 1930 and expressed her hope that we could recreate a building that would evoke that earlier and carefree time.

It was time to add and recreate everything that the old one had lacked: floor-to-ceiling windows opening the interior to the south light, sturdy hardwood floors milled from reclaimed lumber, a stone fireplace, a super-insulated building envelope to reduce energy consumption, and a deck overlooking the lake.

The owner wanted a light and airy nautical feeling with a colour scheme of red, white, and blue. The

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tongue and groove wood

sofa. A double decker

walls were painted white

chrome chandelier hangs

to open up the space.

from the vaulted ceiling.

The reclaimed wood

Reclaimed pine end

floors, doors, trim, and

tables and a large linen,

ceilings were stained

wood and metal truck add

to add just the right

character. A combination

amount of warmth. Built-in

of cotton plaid drapes, a

bookcases on either side

woven textured solid and

of the fireplace, along

stripe on the sofa and club

with a chrome ladder and

chairs, and printed paisley

hardware were painted

on wicker chairs complete

white to blend into the

the vintage look of the

walls, leaving the stone

living room.

fireplace as the focal point.

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Shaker kitchen cabinets

Antique framed sail boat

are painted navy blue with

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through a pair of French doors onto a private balcony with water front views.

The office serves as a dual purpose room. The sofa is covered in a men’s wear plaid and opens up into a bed for guests. An antique trunk with a tufted leather top stores the bedding and sits on top of a royal blue cow hide carpet. A pair of end tables are made from barrel stays, and bronze beach tower lamps light up the space. A large old truck has been repurposed into a desk. Horizontal striped linen sheers filter the light coming into the room.

The sun room off of the kitchen doubles counter top coordinates with the grey stone fireplace and white walls. An oversized industrial style pendant hangs over the island and red leather bar stools add a punch of colour to the kitchen area.

The nautical theme continues into the master bedroom with sail boat printed drapes, plaid and anchor accent cushions, and a lifesaver quilted coverlet. An old wooden king sized headboard contrasts with the white walls and looks out

as a sitting and dining room, as it has such a fabulous view. The floor to ceiling windows bring the rippling water into the space. Printed cotton drapes and white painted tables soften the stained windows and ceiling.

Woven rope detail on the back of the dining chairs and table lamp complete the look.

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Wyndham By: Cole & Son

A stylish surface printed floral Damask wallpaper. This luxury pattern has been cast in moody tones of slate grey, peacock blue, old gold, carmine, and pearly grey.

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Vivienne Westwood-Insects By: Cole & Son

The Elizabethan style design of Insects was inspired by the wardrobe of Elizabeth I. Featuring butterflys, bugs, and insects on a creeping vine of berries and leaves.

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Luna By: Cole & Son

This striking wallpaper design features etched moon-shaped discs in stone and gold.

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Cow Parsley By: Cole & Son

This classic wallpaper features silhouetted stems of cow parsley set against an etched background.

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Stone Trellis By: Cole & Son

Optical geometric patterns created from a thick trellis gives a modern take on this traditional design.

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10 HIDDEN SPOTS TO FIND EXTRA STORAGE

BY LINDA J. VANDERKOLK

FROM CLUTTERBGONE | WWW.CLUTTERBGONE.CA

The truth about storage is that you can never have enough. It doesn’t matter whether your space is small or large. When considering storage options, keep your lifestyle in mind so you can develop rooms that are both sensible and cozy. Here are some ideas to help store, stack or stow your items away.

1. Wall partitions with built-in storage compartments Sometimes you need a divide and conquer approach to cater your space to specific tasks that suit the many needs of your family. Wall partitions are great because they not only serve to separate zones in your living space, but can also be aesthetically pleasing, functional and an efficient method to store anything from books, to games, decorative items and photos. Give yourself permission to not fill every nook and cranny. Keeping spaces open and clutter-free is the key to making this work.

2. Vintage suitcases Vintage leather or wicker suitcases can be stacked to serve as an end or coffee table while also providing hidden storage for your video or CD collections, photos or files. This is a great and inexpensive way to achieve extra storage space while creating an interesting design element.

3. Headboards that have storage shelves.

The idea here is to have pieces that are multifunctional.

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paper, toys and even towels. Use them

storage.

in bathrooms to store extra toilet tissue

4. End tables or coffee tables that have shelving underneath These are great for storing board games, cards, videos and even remote

if there are no cabinets, or attach them to the wall easily with a couple of screws and they are house bath products, tissue, towels and more!

controls. Stylish containers with lids

8. Benches

can be stored in the shelving and can

Benches that open are great secret

upgrade the style of your room, serving

storage space. Use one in your front

to hide items like toys and DVD’s. More

entry, placing baskets inside to store

visually appealing items such as books

hats, mitts, scarves and even your pet

and throws can be kept in open bins to

items for easy access when you go out

be more visible. Choosing containers of

the door.

a single, beautiful material can cut down on visual clutter.

9. Trunks Steamer trunks can serve as both a

5. Empty luggage

coffee table, an extra place for linen

Empty luggage can serve as storage for

storage or serve as a great costume/

off season clothing if your closets cannot

tickle trunk for dress up. Make sure

accommodate all of your belongings.

you have a safety latch on these trunks

Simply fold your off season clothing

as the lids can be quite heavy for small

neatly, place in the suitcase and store

children.

either under your bed, under a staircase, or any other space in which they will fit.

10. Architectural columns Hollow architectural columns are a great idea if

6. Storage ottomans

you are doing some renovating and are

These are a big favourite for quick and

looking for a creative way to add extra

easy storage. Some ottomans even

storage. Make them hollow and you can

have lids that flip upside down and can

add shelves or a door on either side. If

function like a tray or side table. Once

you paint them the same colour as the

again, think multi-functional, especially if

walls they will not stand out as much.

you are in a tight space.

Be inspired to stretch the storage and

7. Baskets

function of your spaces. Because small

They come in every conceivable shape

spaces can quickly turn into over-stuffed

and size and can be utilized next to a

messes, organizing your space with

chair, under a bench or stool, inside a

creative solutions can go a long way to

closet and even attached to a wall. They

conquering the clutter.

can hold everything from photos, extra

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WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A WINE CELLAR?

Thousands of years ago and even today, the most

As with any food product wine does, generally

what wine requires. While ‘Man Caves’ abound in

natural place to store wine was a deep dark cave.

Low light, constant temperature and humidity is

speaking, have a shelf life. Most wine is made for

our modern settings the availability of the natural

consumption in the relatively short order of months

kind of cave is not practical. Thus, any kind of wine

to perhaps a few years. Storing that wine properly

storage beyond a few bottles that you rotate through

will extend the lifespan only marginally. Quality wine,

fairly quickly requires one to recreate the conditions

complex wine, wine made to age gracefully can only

needed to make wine as comfortable and happy as

do so under the right conditions. Wine is alive; storing

possible. This is done through design considerations

quality wine promotes its leisurely growth from a brash

of the storage space and both active and passive

young drink into a mature and luxurious libation. Fine

environmental controls.

wine is also an investment; proper storage preserves

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value whether that be in terms of pure dollars or the joy

If you want to cut to the chase, cellaring wine is about

it brings to your taste buds.

collecting. Pure and simple.

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HOW MUCH SPACE IS REQUIRED FOR A CELLAR?

WHAT’S TRENDING IN WINE STORAGE?

The size of ones cellar is a reflection of the amount

An emerging trend today is the storing and displaying of

of wine one desires to have on hand. The amount of wine desired as a long term investment and, perhaps more importantly, the amount of wine you desire to have for personal consumption and entertaining guests. An average 8 x 10 room with some aesthetic considerations should hold 1700+ bottles comfortably. Storage solutions falling on

wine at the main level of a home by integrating a collection into an open kitchen, dining or living area. You can make your collection into a show piece for entertaining, a focal point for conversation. Your wine is now at hand, where it is most likely to be consumed and when the cellar is center stage in the main living area, it almost becomes an invited guest in its own right.

either side of that amount are quite common from the few hundred bottles of a wine closet to the many thousands more of a full-fledged collector’s cellar.

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WHAT DO PEOPLE LOVE ABOUT WINE CELLARS?

Winemaking is an art form. Selecting and appreciating

In a dedicated cellar you can (and should) close the

all the different shapes and labels of wine bottles, they

door behind you to enjoy your collection. If you have enough bottles you may need a little reconnection time to remind you of what you have and what is perhaps coming into its peak. A cellar should be more than functional; it should be a place you enjoy.

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wine is also an art and so why not then extend that into the storage and display of one’s own collection? With are as beautiful as the contents they protect. The shapes and textures of a beautiful wine cellar can only enhance the beauty and enjoyment of your wine. For those who love wine and who love collecting things, a cellar is a place of pleasure and a point of pride.

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GENUWINE CELLARS was born out of the pursuit of two loves: the pursuit of fine wine and a dedication to the art of expert woodworking.

Founded in 1995 by Robb Denomme and Lance Kingma, both alumni of the prestigious International Sommelier Guild, they grew a humble wood shop into a global concern and a market leader in custom wine cellar design and construction. Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba, GenuwineĂ­s central location has served them well in servicing the North American market with best-in-class modular wine racks for the beginning oenophile to state of the art cellars preserving and presenting thousands of bottles with both classic and ultra-modern designs. Genuwine Cellars is expanding in 2014 with overseas projects and an expansion of the production facility to meet demand. From the design concept stage through to the final installation of the wine cellar we provide a world class product and service experience. genuwinecellars.com

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Everitt & Schilling tile was spawned out of the need for a creative interior design solution.

I was working on a home for a client and couldn’t find the right solution that satisfied the desires of my client for a signature feature in a particular location in her home. My business partner and I even went to the extents of traveling to trade shows to try and find the right solution. This was a home that couldn’t just settle on a glass tile or something from a salvage yard, so we took the popularity of wood look ceramic and combined it with the trend towards reclamation and architectural salvage.

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We put the first tiles up and we knew we had something special. When we had the open house to celebrate the completion of the home, I couldn’t get anyone away from that wall. No one wanted to talk about the house, and everyone was gathered around the signature wall. We knew we had a winner that the market would love.

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It took another full year of development to be able to develop it into a true, manufacturable product that would be architecturally specific, consistent and of the highest quality. We invented a patent pending backer that allows the wood to move and expand on the wall while still having direct bond with the surface behind it.

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We love how it looks on ceilings, reception desks, feature walls, back splashes, tub and bath surrounds and as accent art or bed feature walls.

We really are revolutionizing the tile setting industry by allowing tile setters to now install feature walls in reclaimed wood as if they were now master carpenters. All the thinking has been done for you... easy to install, beautiful patterns that are amazing additions to any space.

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BBQ o t a t o P Chips

BY CASEY BARBER AUTHOR OF CLASSIC SNACKS MADE FROM SCRATCH: 70 HOMEMADE VERSIONS OF YOUR FAVORITE BRAND-NAME TREATS PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF ULYSSES PRESS/ JUDI SWINKS PHOTOGRAPHY

E: 1 HOUR

PS TOTAL TIM

T 4 CU MAKES: ABOU

• 2 pounds (about 4 medium) Yukon Gold or russet potatoes • 2 tablespoons smoked paprika • 1 tablespoon packed light brown sugar • 2 teaspoons kosher salt • 2 teaspoons chili powder • 1 teaspoon garlic powder • 1 teaspoon onion powder • 1⁄2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper • canola or vegetable oil for frying

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:

Electric deep fryer (or a large pot and

PREPARE THE POTATOES:

Gently remove the slices with

Pour the spice blend into a gallon-size

heatproof tongs or a metal skimmer

zip-top bag. Add the potato slices

water to a boil over high heat. Line a

or mesh strainer, drain well in a

in batches to the hot oil and fry until

colander, and transfer to the towel-

golden brown. Frying time will vary

Bring a 4-quart stockpot filled with

rimmed baking sheet with a kitchen towel.

lined baking sheet in a single layer. Pat depending on your equipment, so

Rinse and peel the potatoes, then

with the remaining potato slices. Place

slice 1⁄8 inch thick on a mandoline or

only does it allow you to handle the

potato more securely, but it also lets you slice down to the very nubbin, leaving you with less food waste.)

Don’t overcook and let the potatoes

mini food processor, heatproof tongs fall apart; we’re just jump-starting the or a metal skimmer or mesh strainer cooking process so the potatoes will fry golden instead of burning.

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the paprika, sugar, salt, chili powder,

Japanese slicer. (I recommend wearing garlic powder, onion powder, and a metal-mesh cut-resistant glove—not pepper in a spice grinder or mini

a candy/oil thermometer), mandoline Transfer half the slices to the boiling or Japanese slicer, cut-resistant glove water and cook for 3 to 5 minutes. (recommended), spice grinder or

dry with an additional towel. Repeat

food processor and whir for 10 to 15

watch carefully.

Remove the chips with heatproof tongs or a metal skimmer or mesh strainer. Drain the chips on the prepared baking sheet for about 1

seconds to blend evenly. Set aside.

minute, then place in the zip-top bag,

FRY AND SEASON THE CHIPS:

the spices. Remove the chips from the

Heat at least 2 inches of vegetable or

seal, and shake lightly to distribute bag and repeat with the remaining potato slices.

canola oil to 350 F ̊ in an electric deep fryer or large, high-sided pot. Line a

Serve warm or at room temperature;

baking sheet with paper towels and

these chips are best eaten the day

place an upside-down wire cooling

they’re fried.

rack on top of the paper towels.

Creamsicles

VANILLA ICE CREAM

• 3 cups light cream or whipping cream • 1⁄2 cup (31⁄2 ounces) granulated sugar

6 POPSICLES TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR, PLUS 2 TO 6 HOURS CHILLING TIME

• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract

ORANGE LAYER

BY CASEY BARBER . AUTHOR OF CLASSIC SNACKS MADE FROM SCRATCH: 70 HOMEMADE VERSIONS OF YOUR FAVORITE BRAND-NAME TREATS PHOTO CREDIT: COURTESY OF ULYSSES PRESS/JUDI SWINKS PHOTOGRAPHY

• 1 1⁄2 cups freshly squeezed orange juice, from 4 to 5 oranges • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons half and half • 1 1⁄2 teaspoons powdered sugar

SPECIAL EQUIPMENT:

Ice cream maker, 3-ounce Dixie cups, 5-ounce Dixie cups, Popsicle sticks

MAKETHE VANILLA ICE CREAM BASE: Bring the cream to a bare simmer in a 1-quart saucepan over medium-low heat, just until it is steaming and small bubbles form around the edges. Remove from heat and whisk in the sugar and vanilla until the sugar is fully dissolved.

Transfer to a clean bowl, cover, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or until fully chilled.

When the ice cream base is fully chilled, freeze it in an ice cream maker according to the manufacturer’s instructions. When it has completed its cycle the ice cream will have the consistency of soft-serve.

ASSEMBLE THE POPSICLES:

Completely fill 6 (3-ounce) Dixie cups with the ice cream, insert Popsicle sticks, and freeze for 2 hours until fully hardened. While the vanilla layer chills, whisk the orange juice, half and half, and powdered sugar together in a liquid measuring cup. Set 6 (5-ounce) Dixie cups on a small, freezer-safe plate or baking sheet and pour 1⁄4 cup of the orange juice mixture into each cup.

Peel the Dixie cups off the frozen ice cream and insert the pops into the orange juice–filled Dixie cups, pushing down to displace the juice and cover the ice cream entirely. Add more juice to cover as necessary. You may have to weigh the ice cream down with an additional baking sheet and bag of frozen peas to make sure the vanilla layer stays submerged.

Freeze for 4 hours, until the juice is fully hardened. Peel the Dixie cups off before serving.

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A HOME REBORN Here’s one of Shuler Architecture’s most recent projects

drive yelling that his house was on fire. Unfortunately,

that was completed in 2011. This client had just finished

the house was already engulfed in flames. Equally

a major remodel of their house in 2008 and were

unfortunate was that snowstorm and the delay it caused

about to enjoy Christmas in their new home. At the

the fire department getting to the site. By the time they

time, Seattle was buried under several inches of snow

arrived, the house and contents were a total loss of

(a rarity for us) and the entire region was paralyzed for

more than $2.2 million.

a few days waiting for the thaw. Our client decided to take advantage of this opportunity and was in his driveway sledding when his neighbor rushed down the 108

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Our role in this reconstruction of this home was twofold. The first year of our involvement was spent

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“the house was already engulfed in flames”

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working a team of forensic

create classic great room house

level was arranged with living

contractors gutting the house,

with a contemporary twist. Both

spaces bookended by the master

cleansing the house of all

levels of the home we opened up

bedroom at one end the kitchen

particulate matter, and helping

to take advantage of the waterfront

at the other. The open great room

our client negotiate his insurance

views and flood the interiors with

and wrap around deck create a

settlement. Once we got over

natural light. On the lower level,

relaxed and sophisticated living

these hurdles, the design work and

rearrangement of the walls resulted

and entertainment space that is

reconstruction started. Maintaining

in a tripling of the size of the family

accentuated by a high level of trim

the existing shell, we reworked

room while creating an additional

and tile detail on the interior and

the interior room arrangement to

sitting/game room. The upper

by custom metal railings and light

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Shuler Architecture is an award winning design firm committed to creating distinctive, highly crafted homes. Small by design, we provide clients with responsive service whether remodeling, new construction or interior design. For more than 20 years, we have specialized in custom residences and to date have completed more than 350 remodel and new construction projects in 15 states. Our process is simple and starts by listening to your needs, adopting them as our own and then responding with imagination and attention to detail. Time and again, this approach results in homes that create value through timeless design, efficient engineering and sound economic discipline. Our project history is diverse, ranging from room makeovers to major remodels; from new homes to multi-million dollar estates. Each project is a unique synthesis of program, codes and the creative use of light & embark | THE STYLISH LIVING MAGAZINE | 111

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COLORFUL recipe for spring swapping

PHOTOGRAPHS BY BLACKSTONE EDGE DIRECTED & PRODUCED BY GARRISON HULLINGER ARTICLE BY ELENA MORGAN 112

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Portland-based interior designer, Garrison Hullinger is known for creating colorful interiors that echo your style done beautifully, so it’s no shock that he is dishing on color! He leads us on an affordable, yet sophisticated guide to bring colorful dÊcor back into your home to reflect the budding flowers and sunny skies.

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Interior Designer, Garrison Hullinger is on a mission to swap the winter blues out with the spring hues! “I try to create homes that encompass something colorful and comfortable, yet embodies timeless design,” he says of his design. “There is nothing better than knowing someone is going to love living in their home for years to come.”

The color guru is an aficionado for finding colorful home décor that is both functional and practical, even when it comes to updating a home’s interior décor for the changing seasons. “Many people think that they cannot afford to update their interiors with fabulously chic décor that mimics the seasonal changes, but that isn’t the truth.” He urges you to “build up your arsenal of beautiful things by being smart and purchasing linens, pillows and the like after each season for some great deals.”

There is nothing better than knowing someone is going to love living in their home for years to come.

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IN LIVING ROOM COLOR

No matter what the size of your home is, or what your budget is, swapping out the previous seasons’ décor can be a simple and fun task that you can look forward to doing within your own home. Rather than thinking about swapping bigger items out, like sofas, rugs, etc. think smaller scale. “Again, it depends on your budget, but create a list of items in each room that need to be purged and then you’re left with your starting point.” He urges people to “store your extra-warm throws, pillows and wintery scented candles and bring out the freshness of spring with colorful, light and airy home décor.”

Create a list of items in each room that needs to be purged and then you’re left with your starting point

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WINE & DINE YOUR FRIENDS IN COLORFUL SCENTS

“Dining rooms are my favorite place to start a seasonal swap out, because it’s the easiest place to update, and that’s where most of the entertaining happens.” He says to, “consider adding a bold colored geometric table cloth or runner on your dining room table for a playful touch. If given an option select fragrant flowers over variety for a fresher appeal; such as gardenia.” Here’s to you sprucing up a fresh and new look for spring!

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Divinity of Design End End to to end end solutions solutions are are not not always always easy easy to to come come upon upon when when redesigning redesigning or or building building your your dream dream home. home. Usually Usually there there is is something something lacking lacking in in the the process, process, things things cut cut away away during during construction construction or or just just simple incoordination throughout.

Devine Kitchens simple incoordination throughout. Devine Kitchens provide provide the the ultimate ultimate solution solution by by combining combining the the design and renovation process together. design and renovation process together.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF DIVINE KITCHENS ©

PHOTO COURTESY OF DIVINE KITCHENS ©

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Devine Kitchens take all aspects of their craftsmanship

Once the design is complete, they walk the assembly

seriously and with a meticulous level of detail.

from start to finish and without cutting any corners from

They believe that the designing process and the

the design aesthetics that are intended.

construction process should not be divorced from one

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another, but should be one in the same. This way, they

The featured pieces showcased here are just some

continue to support each other from end to end and

examples of what can be created when both sides of

give you an overall more well rounded project.

the process are merged.

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PHOTO COURTESY OF DIVINE KITCHENS ©

PHOTO COURTESY OF DIVINE KITCHENS ©

The aqua blue counter tops beautifully accent

The chalkboard adds its own level of uniqueness and

the wood from the floor and cabinetry and give

adds a personal touch. Home projects can certainly

it a unique look. The backsplash carries the same

be difficult to tackle, but having the design and

gesture, giving a feeling of attractive opposites.

renovations completed together at one firm will

Beyond the aesthetics, practically is merged, with the

definitely lead to a better overall product.

different varieties of drawers and cupboards to satisfy any clients needs.

Visit www.devinekitchens.com for more information.

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