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BELGIAN FARM HOUSE REDONE DESIGNER HOTELS ON A BUDGET WHAT DOES YOUR DECOR SAY ABOUT YOU?

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FEATURING WORLD CLASS INTERIOR DESIGNER

ERIC COHLER

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table of contents 8 DECOR: A TOUCH OF GOLD

10 NATURAL TREND OF WOOD

16 VERO BEACH GUEST HOUSE 26 DECOR: VIBRANT TOUCHES 28 DESIGNER HOTELS ON A BUDGET 32 DECOR: NAUTICAL CHARMS 34 COVER FEATURE: ERIC COHLER 42 DECOR: OUTDOOR FUN 44 MADISON AVENUE FAMILY HOME

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table of contents 58 DECOR: LIGHTS CHARM

60 WHAT DO YOUR FURNISHING SAY? 64 DESIGNER JOURNEY: DECORIUM 68 A TASTE OF SPRING 70 DECOR: PROPER COPPER 72 RECIPE: THAI FRIED OMELET 74 BALACLAVA ROAD 82 RECIPE: HANOI GRILED CHICKEN 84 BELGIAN FARM HOUSE 98 APPLIED APPLIANCE

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DECEMBER & JANUARY 2015 EDITOR IN CHIEF: KRISTIE STOODLEY CARMINE NAPOLITANO EXECUTIVE EDITORS: RAVNEET TAKHAR STEPHANIE ROCKWELL TRAVEL EDITOR: NANCY LAZARUS COPYWRITERS: JOANNA NICOL EMILY KLEIN RAVNEET TAKHAR CREATIVE DIRECTOR: CARMINE NAPOLITANO CONTRIBUTORS WRITERS: DOROTHEE JUNKIN NANCY LAZARUS KATI CURTIS EMILY KLINE STEVE TAYLOR DVIRA OVIDA MILA PODIABLONSKA TONI SABOTINO PHOTOGRAPHERS: CAPEHART PHOTOGRAPHY WILLIAM WALDRON MARCO RICCA PAIGE GREEN URBAN ANGLES

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a letter from the editors It’s the kick-off of Embark’s official second volume.

People may not know this, but back before we

launched in 2014, we created hype in the form of a contest, by giving away Eric Cohler’s book on Facebook. We’ve been enamoured by him for

some time, and in ways, having him grace our cover was as much spiritual to us as it is humbling. Eric’s reputation in the design industry is undisputed,

he is a master among us and for that we thank him graciously and his team for supporting us to get him here.

We also couldn’t be prouder of this issue, as we

feature many rich designs from all over the world, our product pages are packed with more vibrant and our food looks more delicious.

Spring must be in the air as this issue definitely

brings the glow of new growth and exciting fun times to come this summer.

We hope you enjoy this issue, Carmine & Kristie Co-Editors-in-Chief

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SKULL MONEY BANK URBAN BARN $19

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TURNER PENDANT CHANDELIER JONATHAN ADLER $1,495

BRASS TEARDROP TABLE JONATHAN ADLER $995

DAUVILLE PITCHER IN GOLD CANVAS HOME $35

PRISM VASES JAYSON HOME $16

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odern yet rugged, natural wood played a pivotal role in the exhibitor showroom at this year’s

2015 Toronto Interior Design Show (IDS). Forecasted to be showing up as more than just flooring in your

home, bring warm-toned and sleek wooden elements into your kitchen this year.

Clean lines and modern design are not going

anywhere anytime soon. This year that aesthetic is

warming up with the help of natural wood materials.

Genuine fibers are exposed to uncover natural wood finishes in a wide range of tones and colours. These fibers create texture and diversity in design without overpowering a kitchen. Sleek lines and deeply

carved patterns within the wood do a great job of adding visual interest.

Wood is also catering to those consumers with a taste for craftsmanship. When left natural, wood creates a one-of-a-kind look that does not appear mass

produced. Those who crave a more modern aesthetic can look to artisan, hand-made products that feature sleek cuts and details. The character and visual

interest of wooden materials is quickly making it a

must have material when it comes to kitchen design.

A stand-out example of a modern kitchen that

balances natural materials and visually-interesting lines comes courtesy of industry leader AyA

Kitchens’ luxury brand AVANI. Taking home gold

for its winning booth design at this year’s Interior

Design Show, the AyA booth featured the stunning

AVANI CARVE. A collaboration between AVANI and Canadian design innovator Siamak Hariri of Hariri Pontarini Architects (HPA). CARVE is the ultimate combination of handmade meets high-tech. The

bespoke booth is not what comes to mind when you think of a wooden kitchen and opened consumers’ eyes to new possibilities.

When bringing wood into your home, it’s all about balance. CARVE used three natural and rustic contrasting wood finishes – Hemlock,

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Douglas Fir, and Walnut – which was offset by sleek matte white cabinetry and smooth lines. The natural

material was also deeply carved and manipulated using a unique, proprietary process developed by AVANI and was complemented by bespoke, hand-crafted finishes.

AVANI is an expert at bringing this of-the-moment material into your home. Manufactured in a 150,000 square

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foot state-of-the-art production facility within AyA’s Mississauga-based Headquarters, each AVANI kitchen is

custom-made. All AyA kitchens are offered at competitive price and quality, through the combination of old world craftsmanship and high tech manufacturing processes.

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VERO BEACH GUEST HOUSE IN FLORIDA DESIGNED BY DOROTHEE JUNKIN, DJDS (NYC) WWW.DJDS.US | PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM WALDRON

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he Guest house is a brand new two storey building situated behind the main property comprising part of an open plan kitchen living dining area with guest cloakroom master bedroom and master bathroom on the ground floor.

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Two ‘dorm’ style rooms each sleeping 6 with en-suite shower rooms are located on the first floor for the owners’ nephew and nieces along with two back to back double shower and bathrooms. Completed in summer 2014, the guest house was designed on a much reduced budget to that of the main 20,000 sq. ft. house that I designed at the same time.

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The ground floor of the guest house has been specifically

The open plan living and dining area is kept in a bright

terre for her exclusive use during her visits to Vero Beach,

offers views into the secluded lush Western garden

designed for the client’s mother, as a generous pied-aFlorida. The designer worked closely with the client

and the clients’ mother to achieve a design tailored to personal preferences, tastes and comfort.

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white combined with a bold and cheerful yellow and and pool area. The understated custom Italian white lacquer kitchen features an eye-catching “Copa

Cabana” slab counter as centre piece of the design.

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Bespoke artwork adorns the facing wall to add interest without being impractical.

The bedroom suite has been designed as per the client’s

mothers request in colour shades of White and Navy with accents of ‘Kelly’ green. All soft furnishings are custom.

The room offers views into the palm tree lined courtyard,

which provided the inspiration for a contemporary

interpretation of the Floridian palm leaf pattern design.

The suite comprises of a king size bed, writing desk and a pair of relaxing and comfortable navy blue armchairs.

The ensuite bathroom and dressing area are to the left and right as you enter the bedroom suite.

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The second floor comprises of two large dorm style

Spatially this was a bit of a challenge and thus a central

in white, black and yellow and two colour coordinated

and allow for two rows of three beds along the pony wall.

bedrooms with a total of 12 double beds (six in each)

large double shower and bathroom ensuites in black and white for the client’s many nieces and nephews.

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pony wall was introduced to partition each dorm room

The result ended up being a rather unique dorm room,

which is frequently used by the visiting family. www.djds.us

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VIBRANT TAKE A TOUC H ES SEAT POLSINO FORMABILIO $169

CURVY CLUB CHAIR CANVAS HOME $1,500

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PARRIS, CHAIR AND A HALF UTTERMOST $1,467

ANITA FORMABILIO $136 TO $237

FALKHÖJDEN DESK IKEA $69

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TRAVEL WITH NANCY:

Designer Hotels On A Budget ARTICLE ARTICLE BY

BY NANCY NANCY LAZARUS LAZARUS || PHOTOGRAPHS PHOTOGRAPHS COURTESY COURTESY OF OF MOTEL MOTEL ONE ONE

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ack in the 70’s and 80’s, being in the top 1%

meant an income of $200,000 and more. In these

times and if you have a family, that income can leave

us feeling barely middle class. Just figuring in the cost of healthcare, housing and education alone leaves us with far less in our holiday kitty. Resorts catering to

the 1% are for the über, ridiculously rich and not likely attainable to the rest of we 99%. But just because we don’t travel with a cadre of Louis Vuitton luggage, assistants, an au pair and chauffeur doesn’t mean

we don’t desire luxury. So where can we go to feel

pampered, engaged, invigorated or enlightened and still pay the bills? Well, how about Europe?

I am having a love affair right now with a budget hotel chain named Motel One. Not even for one fleeting moment allow yourself equate it to the American

‘Motel 6’. Begun in Germany with the concept that

style and design need not be exclusive, Motel One’s properties are breathing fresh new blood into the

‘budget’ market. The brains behind the concept, is

veteran hotelier Dieter Müeller, who took home the

coveted ‘Hotelier of the Year’ award in 2009. Poised

to conquer Europe, Motel One now has 48 properties in Germany, Austria, The Czech Republic and UK, with plans to expand to include an additional 26

destinations. Having recently spoken to a German

Film Commissioner, who has stayed at many of their locations when traveling for business, I have it on

good authority that the properties are also located in

prime districts! But location and price line aside, what you get is a delicacy for the senses.

Each property has it’s own distinct styling often created in concert with its location. Yet all have

touches of the Motel One signature color, turquoise.

In Prague, the bar is embellished with crystal

chandeliers. In London, across from the London

Tower, the design is based on the crown jewels, Scotland, bits of tartan plaid and in others, the trademark Egg Chairs.

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Curated by the inimitable Beate Ohnesorge, Interior

all-available in the One Lounge. As with every other

first to remind you of the hotel’s motto, ‘All originals

melds a Breakfast Café, Living Room and Bar into

Designer and Head Buyer, Ms. Ohnesorge will be the – no fakes’. That alone is what takes Motel One to an entirely new dimension in ‘budget travel’.

I have long been a believer that traveling on a budget should never mean scrimping on simple luxuries.

Borne to make one’s vacation a true respite, my non-

negotiables, a cappuccino when desired and my glass of Pinot Gris at the end of the day, are conveniently

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well crafted detail, the hotel’s creative use of space one congenial arena. At night, the bar area is often

cordoned off for an even more intimate experience.

Not to be outdone by decor savvy alone, Motel One is situated firmly on trend as even their breakfast leads the hotel pack by serving a variety of organic items, including coffee.

If you’re like me and often travel with your furry family

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member, breathe easy, Motel One is pet friendly and

With rates starting at €59, that’s around $64. for

available throughout the hotel. Forgot your iPad or

depending on location, the money you save can

their fee is a little over $5. per night. Wifi is free and wish to look something up? Motel One has some to borrow. Wish to plan your itinerary with local

happenings and must see attractions? Motel One has

that covered too on their website. Not only do they list a calendar of events throughout your city of choice,

they list many of the sites you don’t want to miss with an interactive map and directions from the hotel.

a single and €69. or around $75 for a double,

surely leave a lot extra in your pocket for your

must have splurges. Motel One may not be The Ritz but with design, location, styling, elegant

rooms and a breakfast that could rival any 5 star

hotel, the most redeeming feature at Motel One, is you can actually afford to stay there!

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ISOLA DISH SET CANVAS HOME $22

ANCHOR NEEDLEPOINT PILLOW JONATHAN ADLER $165

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CORAL & STARFISH MELAMINE PLATES POTTERY BARN $11

CROSBY WHALE TOSS CUSHION URBAN BARN $29

ANCHOR RING DISH WEST ELM $24

OLD FISH UTTERMOST $162

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WORLD RENOWNED, THE MIXMASTER OF DESIGN

ERIC COHLER PHOTOGRAPHY BY CAPEHART PHOTOGRAPHY | ART DIRECTION BY STEPHANIE ROCKWELL

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ased out of New York, “Mixmaster” Eric Cohler and his firm have set out

to redefine and change the way we see interior design around the world.

For over 20 years, he has been transforming residential and commercial

spaces into areas sought out by all. By taking in a variety of colors, textures and blending in different styles and elements seamlessly, he has received

worldwide renown and praise for the work he’s completed. To ensure that each space he has engaged with is perfect, he also designs his own product pieces such as lighting, fabrics and furniture. Along with his design practices, he is

featured extensively in leading publications, has many television appearances and often writes content for the New York Times.

We graciously had a chance to sit down and ask Eric some questions about himself and his career.

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Where does your story start? How did you become

My inspiration comes from the daily world around

into it, and brought you to the path you would

Park or a visit to the Louvre. My favorite restaurant

introduced to design, what drove you further inevitably pursue as your career?

Design is in my blood. My mother started out as an interior designer back in the 60’s and 70’s before

changing careers and becoming a psycho therapist and working on a different type of “interior”. My

paternal grandmother had the best taste of anyone I

ever met and was constantly redecorating her home.

With this type of influence it would have been hard

pressed for me to pursue any other course. Although, I did for a brief time out of college become a “man man” on Madison Avenue.

What keeps you grounded and focused? What’s your escape from the pressures you may feel in your daily professional career?

What keeps me both focused and grounded is the

knowledge that what I’m doing day to day makes a

meaningful difference in people’s lives. The ability to

transform mundane spaces into the extraordinary is a gift that I’ve dedicated my life to sharing with others.

You must get asked this question many times:

Where do you draw inspiration from? What are

your most favourite designed places in memory?

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me. Whether that means a walk in New York’s Central was New York’s Four Seasons pool room designed

by Philip Johnson until its recent desecration. As for hotels, very little tops the game camps of East and South Africa as well as La Mamounia in Marrakesh.

Eric’s Favourites...

Cities: Stockholm, London, Venice, San Francisco Museums:

The Legion of Honor--San Francisco The Frick--New York

The de Menil—Houston

The Norton--West Palm Beach

The Des Moines Art Center--Des Moines Iowa, Kenwood House--London

The Barcelona Pavilion—Barcelona Musee Picasso--Paris Parks:

Gramercy Park--New York St. James Park--London

Tivoli Gardens--Copenhagen

The Jardins Luxembourg--Paris

Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden--Cape Town Imperial Gardens--Tokyo

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SULLIVAN STREET MODEL: PHOTOGRAPHY: SULLIVAN STREET BUILDING HAS OPENED. THE ERIC COHLER DESIGN TEAM DESIGNED ALL ASPECTS OF THE INTERIOR FROM THE LOBBY, THE HALLWAY, THE ELEVATOR AND THE RESIDENCES THEMSELVES. THIS WAS A TWO YEAR COLLABORATIVE EFFORT ALONG WITH ED RAWLINGS ARCHITECT, RAWLINGS ARCHITECTS & BROAD STREET DEVELOPMENT AND EDMUND HOLLANDER WITH EDMUND D. HOLLANDER LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTS. PHOTOGRAPHY: DONNA DOTAN PHOTOGRAPHY

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As a well-respected and much admired designer, your excellence in design taste and creative

direction have often been sought after by many.

Do you find yourself at times surrounded by bad interiors that just make you want to tear down

everything and fix it for them? How do you handle giving your advice?

I have learned to “listen” while I “see” the interiors around me. What this means is that I take in both

aural and visual clues from clients and rooms before

commenting as the last thing that I want to do is offend anyone. People are very subjective about their homes, and I only offer advice or opine if asked. That said, I confess to cringing inwardly at times.

What are the common mistakes you find today

with new designers? If not mistakes, what do you feel new designers today should avoid trapping themselves into?

Younger designers should avoid the trap of

becoming “typecast” and becoming known for one

particular style. I’ve tried to evolve with the times and constantly reinvent myself. Nonetheless, I’m known by the moniker “mixmaster” for my ability to take

disparate styles and fuse them into a seamless whole.

The one constant in my work is quality and attention to detail. In that way, I’m a bit OCD to put it bluntly.

It’s a blessing and a curse.

What is your worst design experience? Why?

My worst experience occurred my second year in

business. I didn’t think about checking the dimensions on a pair of custom sofas before they were made.

Unfortunately the entrance to the apartment building where my clients lived was three inches too narrow

for the sofas to make it through. I ended up hiring a

specialized moving company to hoist them three stories above Park Avenue. This was baptism by fire or a lesson

learned the hard way as most of my profit was wiped out by the cost of the crane. I now insist that every member

of my firm carry a tape measure with them at all times. It’s incredible how almost everything in life can be distilled down to numbers. Clearly math wasn’t my forte.

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What is your number one

I’m intrinsically involved with a

break? Can you explain how

raise money through the field of

professional rule you never

it’s applied or the significance it holds?

My number one professional rule is to be completely transparent

in my business interactions. On

a design note, I never forget my grandmother’s dictum to “edit, edit, edit.”

Who may have inspired you and your design, or currently does?

I’m inspired by several greats

in the pantheon of architecture

and interior design. Specifically Andrea Palladio, Robert Adam, Thomas Jefferson, John

Soane, Frank Lloyd Wright,

Mies van der Rhoe, Elsie de

Wolfe, Dorothy Draper, Billy

Baldwin, Albert Hadley, David

number of organizations that

interior design. The first is Kip’s Bay Boy’s and Girl’s Club. They

organized the first major charity

show house in the country more

than 40 years ago. It’s a privilege and an honor to have designed multiple rooms to help them raise money for after school

programs for inner city children.

I also personally support a

scholarship fund that affords a college student located in

upstate New York and majoring in art or design, to have the

opportunity to travel anywhere in the world to study their

chosen field. The student then

serves as an intern in my firm for a semester.

Hicks, Mark Hampton, John

What advice can you give

On a personal note, one of

a new project in their homes?

Saladino and Michael Smith. the greatest influences on

my career was my maternal grandmother. She had the

best taste of almost anyone

I’ve ever known. Her ability to pull fashion, art and interiors

together is unmatched, and she wasn’t a professional designer, merely an aesthete. I like to

think that perhaps a little bit of her taste and style has filtered down to me.

Any design for causes, or

charities you’re involved with that you would like to share?

home owners starting out with People redesigning their

homes should take things slow at first and make sure that

they’ve created a carefully

prepared plan and budget.

Not having thought through these building blocks from the get go may become a

prescription for disaster. It’s

also essential to create what I call a look book or clip file

before embarking on a project.

Pinterest and Houzz are perfect tools as well as periodicals and design themed books.

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LOLLYGAGGER CHAIR HAUSER $585

BOURDEAUX DINING TABLE ARHAUS $4,199

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With a style that’s unrestrained yet very refined, Kati Curtis designs homes that are the visual story of the people living there. Her interiors are bold statements balanced by quiet details, the dark accents in a white room, the well-defined edge that contains a surprise of color. Every project is a stunning expression of the three elements central to Kati’s interior design philosophy: crafted, cultured and collected. Fine craftsmanship: raising the level of refinement in any room. The culture of the client: bringing a layer of very personal expression into the home. And the collected: creating warmth and comfort through surroundings that have been acquired over time.

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MADISON AVENUE FAMILY HOME DESIGNER: KATI CURTIS FROM KATI CURTIS DESIGN WWW.KATICURTISDESIGN.COM PHOTOGRAPHY: MARCO RICCA

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Manhattan family with a love for bold color, pattern and texture called upon Kati Curtis

Design (KCD) to complete the design of their Upper East Side family home. With a shared vision for all things crafted, cultured and collected, client and

designer were ready to bring some personality and meaning to the final touches on the home. Three

apartments were combined to create this spacious

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home with its spectacular, 360 views of Manhattan.

What was the family looking for? A colorful,

comfortable, and stylish home to raise their growing family.

KCD addressed color first. The living area’s walls are deep emerald green, while mid-century antiques

sit atop an colorful ikat rug that anchors the room.

Next up for KCD was the family’s desire for comfort.

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The home’s vast open plan (the result of combining

three smaller apartments) lent itself perfectly for the kitchen to become the true hearth and heart of the home. The final element for KCD was the family’s

desire for stylish living. This meant creating a home-

as-showcase for the client’s private, and rotating, art collection. Not one to match the furniture to the art, KCD achieved this by considering each piece as a

whole for the design inspiration.

Keeping everyone together whether working,

eating, or playing was the driving force behind the

design. Curtis began in the kitchen, which features:

sculptural glass tiles backsplash, 2 ovens, 2 sinks, and a breakfast bar. KCD also created a desk area where

the family’s two tween daughters do their homework inspired by views of Central Park.

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In the second living area, KCD used a sectional sofa by Vladimir Kagan to create a great gathering place for

the entire family. Covered in light blue ultra suede, the sofa’s not just comfortable it’s also easy to clean and durable, for a family with 2 daughters and one dog, this was a must. A retractable television, hidden by the walnut millwork when not in use, gives the room beauty as well as functionality.

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The master bedroom affords incredible city views.

Both daughters wanted to design their own rooms and

desk, and a vintage chair in the a home office area,

a hand painted mural serves as a backdrop for her

Using custom Palumbo chests, and a Paul McCobb KCD created a collected aesthetic. The clients

selected the room’s purple wall color, which the

designer balanced with green patterned bedding.

Another antique ikat weave rug pulls it all together.

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Curtis consulted with them for input. For the youngest, custom upholstered bed; the tulu rug Curtis designed

provides a cozy place to hang out with friends. The eldest daughter’s room features a marbled topped Grosfeld

House dresser, and a custom bed provides extra storage.

(Because what girl doesn’t need extra storage?)

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The clients viewed the bathrooms as an opportunity to work with a favorite tile artist. Curtis approached the design with the intention of creating small

jewel boxes of custom patterns and colors. The

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The guest room, for visiting family, was of great

importance to the family. Here, KCD included many of their arts and crafts antiques, thus creating a truly collected and familiar feel.Â

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LIG H T S CH ARM BLUEBERRY PENDANT UTTERMOST $297

SAVORY LAMP JAYSON HOME $550

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NUNA TABLE LAMP URBAN BARN $119

SBUFFO FORMABILIO $293

STONE MILL UMBRELLA LAMP DECORIUM $279

MINI INDUSTRIAL CAGE LAMP WEST ELM $119

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sk me what makes good

design and I will tell you a

well furnished home should have

great balance. It should makes you feel comfortable and invites you

in. It should be thought provoking

and inspire conversation. It should

lovingly display the passions of the residents and give a sense of who they are.

Are you passionate about horses, art, good booze, fine wines, trav-

eling or entertaining? Do you own a collection of books or gramo-

phones or movie posters? Do you have furnishings that show your love of life? I love to work with

clients that have a collection or a

particular passion. Over the years,

These treasure chests are part of

doorstops, a series of 1930s French

and furniture maker Dean Jackson

this has included a collection iron

watercolors, model cars, factices, equestrian themed paintings and statues, depression glass and a collection of old scales.

Myself? I love modern art, hand

blown glassware, and "nifty" paces

for special treasures I also love a bit of whimsy that triggers the imagination. Here are a few fun statement pieces that caught my eye

at the recent Architectural Digest

Home Design Show in New York. I

hope they inspire you to add some playful passion to a room.

the Aeropod collection from artist and they just ooze pure luxury.

These funky cabinets are not just

beautifully reminiscent of Faberge

eggs and Bentleys but they can act as a functional focal point. Among

these Aeropods are a watch winder for the passionate collector and a sort of minibar housing a decant-

er and several highballs for those passionate about Bourbon or old

scotch. Each of these artful furnishings is hand made, numbered and signed. More information is available at www.aeropod.ca

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THE DESIGNER’S JOURNEY

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Decorium provides the highest level of service possible at all levels of our operation, from sales through

delivery and beyond. They recognize that by doing this they will achieve their goal of helping people achieve the beautiful home they desire, and improve their quality of life.

DECORIUM HISTORY

Decorium was founded in July 1986. The original showroom was approximately 2500 square feet. It was

originally open only to the design trade and not open to the public. They offered beautiful imported furniture and accessories from around the world. The most prestigious interior designers from Canada found their hidden treasures in our showroom.

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They were importing beautiful chairs, chests, armoires and accent pieces from Italy, Spain, U.S. and Asia. Then during the next several years, they began to have more and more members of the general public wanting to

purchase our product. The demand became too great to ignore! They wanted Decorium and we obliged! We opened to the public in 1992 and to this day, we continue to grow!

They have expanded today to 100,000 square feet of beautiful home furnishings and have continued to be the amongst the leaders when it comes to value, style, and selection. They are famous for our ability to constantly change and have new and fresh products in our showroom weekly.

2013 Decorium opened the second boutique store located at 1212 Yonge St. in the heart of Rosedale.

As we continue to change, we invite you to experience a unique way of shopping for home furnishing at Decorium.

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A Taste of Spring

BY EMILY KLINE

Looking for something refreshing to add to your wine rack this spring, check out our favourite white wines for the coming season.

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ADOBE EMILIANA SAUVIGNON BLANC

TWO OCEANS PINOT GRIGIO

FLEUR DU CAP CHARDONNAY

DURBANVILLE HILLS SAUVIGNON BLANC

The Chilean winery developed a collection of organic wines that are remarkably unique and complex. The light and crisp Adobe Reserva Sauvignon Blanc has aromas of grapefruit and gooseberry mingled with light herbal notes. With flavours of green apple, melon and zesty lime, leaving a clean and refreshing finish.

Fresh, delicious, and full of life, this wine is ideal for sipping on a warm day and pairs well with light salads and cold meats. Fruit notes like peach, apricot, and a hint of lychee make up the crisp white wine.

Fleur du Cap wines are made in a contemporary style with minimal human interference and is one of South Africa’s premier wines inspired by nature.

Serve this medium-bodied Chardonnay cool, but not cold.

The wine has a light straw yellow colour with tints of green and gold. It has a lovely citrus note with a touch of tropical fruit and a hint of oak spices.

As this easy to drink Sauvignon Blanc changes temperature, a combination of papaya, grapefruit, lime and winter melon with green fig and prickly pear comes to the surface. The palate is a mix of tropical fruit flavours with a crisp acidity and full mouthfeel. Enjoy this crisp slightly chilled wine alone or serve it with a nice seafood dinner.

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LEGACY COCKTAIL SHAKER AHALIFE $400

PRO PER COPPER

MARTINI SIDE TABLE WEST ELM $197

KITCHEN UTENSILS AHALIFE $270

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ANATOLIA PLACE SETTING WILLIAMS-SONOMA $104

PIONEER TEA KETTLE AHALIFE $650

OXIDIZED METAL LANTERNS WEST ELM $36-49

CHAMPAGNE POP CANDLE JONATHAN ADLER $42

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thai fried omelet

makes enough for 1 sandwich | takes 5 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 pinches of black or white pepper 1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon fish sauce or soy sauce 1 teaspoon water

2 large eggs, at room temperature 3 to 4 tablespoons canola oil INSTRUCTIONS In a bowl, stir or whisk together the pepper, cornstarch, fish sauce, and water.

Add the eggs and beat or whisk well to combine. Set aside.

Heat a wok or a small nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add oil to thickly film

the bottom (thick as a bean sprout). Heat until the oil is very hot, nearly smoking; a drop of egg dabbed into the oil should immediately sizzle and bloom.

Pour in the egg (from as high as 12 inches). It should spread and puff like a

self-inflating raft. Use a spatula to pull and push the edges toward the middle, allowing excess egg to flow out into the oil to expand the size of the omelet.

Expect a crazy shape and uneven texture.

When the omelet has nearly set (it’s still wet but not jig- gly), raise the heat

to medium-high or high. Fry for about 1 minute, until the edges are golden and the bottom browns a bit. Use one or two spatulas to flip the omelet

over. Cook for 30 to 60 seconds longer, or until the bottom picks up some browning. If you like, briefly refry the first side.

Drain and cool the omelet on a rack. Blot excess oil with paper towels, if you like, then fold it over before sliding into bread for banh mi.

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BALACLAVA ROAD BY: STEVE TAYLOR OF COS DESIGN WWW.COSDESIGN.COM.AU PHOTOGRAPHER: URBAN ANGLES BUILDER: DAVID MCCALLUM OF DDB DESIGN AND BUILD

The clients wanted to create a slick, clean, timeless outdoor space that allowed for relaxed, informal

alfresco entertaining. It needed to be visually striking with a large family pool a lush yet minimal plant

palette and work functionally on a daily basis and for larger numbers when required.

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The garden has a modern, minimalistic Asiatic undertone with the use of the slender weaver bamboo,

Japanese maple, cycads and cliveas. The clean lines, floating benches, simple palette all combine to create a well-balanced space that will stand the test of time.

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To screen the neighboring property, slender weaver bamboo screens were used. They also provide a lush

backdrop to the space while the Japanese maple adds living architectural sculpture. Cliveas fill the lower level with lush vibrant floral displays and the black cordyline soften the stark white walls.

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And finally Raven charcoal granite with feature pads of alpine white ground polished concrete was used in the garden. These two materials perfectly match the exterior tones of the home. The spotted gum timber decks add warmth to the space and soften the harshness of the surfaces.

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hanoi grilled chicken makes enough for 6 banh mi | takes 1 hour INGREDIENTS 1½ pounds (675 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs ¼ teaspoon sugar brimming ¼ teaspoon salt 1¼ teaspoons black pepper 1 tablespoon fish sauce

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

About 1½ tablespoons canola oil INSTRUCTIONS Trim and discard big fat pads from the chicken thighs. If the thighs are large and/or super uneven in thickness, butterfly them. Set aside.

In a bowl, stir together the sugar, salt, pepper, fish sauce, and lime juice. If

needed, tweak the flavor to get a slightly tart-sweet, salty finish. Add the oil, then the chicken, coating the pieces well. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate at room temperature for 30 minutes.

To grill the chicken, preheat a gas grill to medium or prepare a medium-hot

fire, or use a stove-top grill pan heated over medium-high heat with a little oil

brushed on. Cook the chicken for 6 to 10 minutes, turning several times, until clear juices flow out when you pierce the flesh with the tip of a knife. Cool for 10 minutes before cutting across the grain. Tumble in the cooking juices to include extra flavor in the sandwich.

NOTE: For a hanoi grilled chicken banh mi, use any of the accouterments.

Keep leftovers for up to 3 days, warming the chicken in the microwave oven or skillet over medium heat, adding any cooking juices for depth.

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BELGIAN FARMHOUSE

BY MILA PODIABLONSKA OF ABSOLUTE INTERIOR DÉCOR| WWW.ABSOLUTEINTERIORDECOR.COM

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his project was to fully renovate a relatively

new farmhouse in Belgium which was built in

the 1970’s in an area well known for fruit farming

and horse riding. My client is a successful young

businessman and farmer who travels a great deal,

spending much of his time hotels. The idea therefore was to deliver that hotel level of luxury in the

farmhouse, but also making the property warm and

comfortable, only using high-quality natural materials and incorporating real fireplaces for a homely feel for when he returns. The exterior improvements

also needed to be sympathetic to the surrounding buildings which in many cases were much older

properties, with some dating from the 15th century.

The Belgian countryside had a great impact on my

inspiration with beautifully maintained gardens and endless fruit fields. The originaldesign was rooted

in a conventional countryside context and had been

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untouched for many years, so I was excited by the

idea of revisiting these elements to make them more relevant to modern living with a marriage between

the old and new, retaining aspects of a classic interior combined with modern finishes and the choice of furniture balanced with the wooden beams.

We began by making a significant structural change to the rear wall of the property, extending this

outwards to create more space for a larger kitchen

and including a 14 metre long floor to ceiling glass wall running the length of the kitchen and living

areas to both significantly improve the natural light

in the living room and frame a spectacular view and interaction with the gardens. Working with a local architect, Jeroen Bellings, we received planning permission from the local authority and within a month started on the building work.

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THE GUEST BEDROOM FEATURES TWIN BEDS IN A MORE NEUTRAL TRADITIONAL STYLE DÉCOR FOR THE OWNERS’ FRIENDS WHO VISIT.

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We upgraded all the heating and electrical systems and installed a Domotica home automation system to control both the heating, interior and exterior

lighting, window blinds and shears, which can all be

operated and adjusted remotely from the screen of a smartphone or tablet.

Lighting is very important in design and I apply a lot of imagination to creative, and sometimes adventurous,

lighting solutions. Every square meter of the space has

been considered with a carefully designed lighting plan to provide a number of circuits different requirements and purposes throughout the property. The principle

room lighting included ceiling, wall and pendant lights.

The low-level lighting is an important consideration for

me in creating the right ambience, and in highlighting art, accessories, texture of the furniture and character of the

walls. Placing LED floor spots to highlight the bathroom and wall washes creates a luxurious visual flair without the need

for painting or hanging art. Using task lights on the wall is a thoughtful option for the bedroom and is a good option in place of table lamps when one party likes to read.

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Each of the circuits can be individually dimmed or

The main entrance lobby leads into the large dining

moods at any given time.

split-level hard wood flooring, firstly the dining area

brightened and can offer many different effects and

Notwithstanding the importance of light, dark colour is important for mood. I introduced an element of

glamour with large black shaded chandeliers over the dining table. Black is also featured throughtout the scheme as for me it is a grounding element.

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and living areas. Natural zoning is afforded by the on the lower level flowing to steps up to the living

area remaining open plan but separated by a glass

balustrade, which features a large comfortable sofa to watch television from with additional seating for guests linked by a chrome and glass coffee table.

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Feature LED lit nooks add interest and a practical

to achieve this practical flow of movement, but also

spaces.It is important to understand how people

Each zone has sufficient space to allow the house to

space for storing wood for the fireplace and link the will move through the space to ensure optimum

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for about what you see and experience as you go.

breathe. From the raised living area steps lead down a beautiful wide naturally lit corridor flanked by the floor to ceiling glass wall and garden views, to the

open-plan kitchen and additional lounge area, which creates a welcoming social hub and additional heart of the home, perfect for an evening relaxing by the fireplace. Two free-standing glass cabinets in the

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kitchen diner library and study zone adjacent to the

The bedroom is the last place you see when you go

this separate area which includes discrete storage

This is the place for deep relaxation and your state

kitchen add purpose and luxury as well as defining

units with leather runners which provide ample space for home office or audio visual equipment and the

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of well-being. I believe everything in the bedroom has to be designed to both calm and comfortable,

where a luxurious and sensual harmony can achieved through silk bed-sheets or velvet-linen curtains.

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The custom-made wardrobe is decorated with

Next year, the owner has plans to convert the huge

and cascades of crystal lights create a beautiful

to returning once more to create a bedroom he really

imitation stingray leather runners on the doors

mood of light and shadow balanced with under-lit

bedside cabinets and glass shelves for accessories or displaying object d’art.

loft space into a master suite, so I am looking forward won’t want to leave.

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APPLIED APPLIANCE VITAMIX PROFESSIONAL SERIES 750 WILLIAM-SONOMA $650

JURA GIGA 5 AUTOMATIC COFFEE CENTER WILLIAM-SONOMA $5,600

DACOR 4-DOOR REFRIDGERATOR SPACE SAVING AND ENERGY EFFICIENT DACOR.COM $3,000

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THERMADOR PROFESSIONAL GRILL COOK LIKE YOU’RE OUTSIDE, BUT IN. THERMADOR.COM $15,000 KITCHENAID PROFESSIONAL 620 STAND MIXER WILLIAM-SONOMA $900

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DVIRA OVIDA BEGAN WORKING IN THE INDUSTRY FOR A HANDFUL OF WORLD RENOWNED DESIGN FIRMS IN NEW YORK AND TORONTO. IN 2006, DVIRA PARTICIPATED IN A DESIGN-BASED REALITY SHOW CALLED ‘FROM THE GROUND UP’, SEASON 2 WITH DEBBIE TRAVIS. DVIRA BECAME DEBBIE TRAVIS’ CHIEF DESIGNER. SHE WAS AWARDED THE PRIZE TO DESIGN AND DEVELOP 10 SHOW HOMES FOR TRIBUTE COMMUNITIES. FOLLOWING THAT SUCCESS, DVIRA ESTABLISHED HER OWN DESIGN FIRM WHILE GETTING FURTHER INVOLVED IN DESIGN & RENOVATION SHOWS ON HGTV. FOR ALMOST A DECADE NOW, DVIRA’S MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TORONTO DESIGN FIRM WORKS ON A WIDE RANGE OF SMALL AND FULL SCALE RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL INTERIOR PROJECTS, FROM CONCEPT TO BUILD HER COMPANY SERVICES CLIENTS THROUGHOUT CANADA AND THE US.

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ith the ease of mobility and telecom, most

people don’t have to be stuck in a corporate

office at all times. When designing for HGTV’s Income Property I always searched for a nook, a room or a

space that can be called a home office, not only does it add value to a property but it provides flexibility

within your dwelling. For those of you who are lucky

enough to work from home, you’re probably unlucky to be trapped in your office most of the day! Or

maybe you have the flexibility of working from home part time? That’s still enough time spent in those 4 walls to make it count.

At my firm we like to ensure that every space in

your home has been thought through. The office

especially we are always looking to make those long

“

days at the desk a little more inspiring!

We are always looking to make those long days at the desk a little more inspiring!

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Here are some of my favourite design tips for updating a boring home office space:

Get Rejuvenated. A fresh coat of paint gives any room a fresh look. Go for light and bright tones, being in an office all day you want to pick a vibrant neutral that will make you feel rejuvenated.

Get Colourful. Adding splashes of color creates and exciting and stimulating workspace. Find one or two colors that you love and go bold. Offices don’t have to be sterile, make a statement with an art piece, a chair or some decorative desk accessories that work for you!

Get Inspired. Use small art pieces or inspirational boards where you can tack colors, quotes and project ideas. Having something stimulating to look at when you are feeling tired and burned out can be elevating and stimulating.

Get Comfy. Add a cushion or a throw to your task chair and drop a cozy rug under your feet. Who said that comfy home accessories can’t be used in office spaces?

Bring in nature. Bringing a small element of the outdoors to your office space makes for a breath of fresh air. Be it a plant, or a bunch of fresh picked flowers, you’ll be happy to know that you took a moment to stop and smell the roses…right at your desk.

Create a focal point, be it as simple as a focal wall, or as fancy as a fireplace. Having something that stands out in the room with give the space a luxurious feeling!

Making the most of your office space is imperative for creative productivity and creating a multi-functional workspace that is inspiring and inviting to come to

day after day. Good Design after all, is about creating functional spaces that you can live well in every day.

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airly new mixed media artist, Andreas Lie lives in Bergen, Norway. His main focus is digital art. He uses photography, paint, and ink, and then mixes the image using Adobe Photoshop until he achieves the perfect piece of art.

When studying to become an engineer, Andreas became bored with exams and that triggered his creative mind to start making art.

With no background or schooling in graphic design, he learned this new craft by continuously trying.

His inspiration comes from his love for visual mediums and the work of other great artists. Andreas is just starting out in this new craft, and with time and practise, more great art work will come.

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