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SPRING FEVER Last week, I did my annual winter trip to NYC to see what’s new in the stores and showrooms. I lined up 26, including old favourites like Garrow Kedigian Gracious Home and ABC Carpet, and a crop of looking dapper new ones — mostly in Brooklyn — where some at the opera. of the most creative storefronts are located. At first it was depressing. My favourites are a shadow of their former selves. Gracious Home is just one store with sheets, towels and tabletop, plus a few accessories. ABC has consolidated into one building, with a shiny new glass elevator, one floor of carpets and very little furniture. The famous bedding and bath floor is now on the basement level and is smaller. The ground floor is still a great emporium of tabletop and accessories, but it feels dominated by incense and ashram-inspired textiles, and Inherited painted natural lines of body care. furniture at our I roamed around, dismayed at the changes, lakehouse, circa-1930. trying to focus on the good stuff like the brilliant displays of towels in mineral colours, plus deep aubergine, chocolate and saffron. But the bath towels at US$100 each I found high. ABC has always been expensive, but US$200 for a mug? I stopped to admire a three-drawer painted dresser that had been stripped and refinished, leaving bits of paint in the cracks, for a mere US$8,800! I recognized the technique perfectly because, when I bought my first fixer upper back in the early ’80s, we were stripping everything. This dresser looked exactly like the painted LET’S CONNECT furniture I scraped using Polystrippa, heavy @houseandhome rubber gloves and miles of fine steel wool. @lyndareevesdesign The rest of the store tours flew by with a few @lyndareeves highlights like the gorgeous new showroom of Plain English, the U.K. cabinetmakers known 14 H&H APRIL 2020
for bespoke kitchens with beautiful detailing. I visited One Kings Lane’s retail store that had interesting accessories, area rugs and bits of furniture, and the best fake florals around. It’s interesting to see online retailers opening brick-and-mortar stores. The best merchants, like Casper and 1stdibs, understand that you really do need both. There was Jung Lee, where I saw hundreds of china patterns under one roof, including hard-to-find ones. Crate & Barrel had some wonderful new patterns for dishes and linens and, as always, in the best colours. Coral with teal is a big combo this year. Some 500-plus photos later, on the ride home, it was that dresser at ABC that was still on my mind. It made me recall all those hours spent scraping down doors and mouldings, and learning how to drywall, tape and sand the walls of my beloved Victorian semi. I felt a spark of joy recalling the thrill of renovation, renewal and discovering what lay beneath all those layers of paint. Now I feel excited about the collection of circa-1930 painted dressers and tables that came with the lakehouse we’re renovating and the prospect of a few weekends spent stripping and sanding again! As you marvel at the transformations in this issue, you’ll read that, in each case, the owners of these wonderful houses had to buy something odd or unexpected, and see the potential. Barbara Purdy’s clients salvaged a dowdy little ’60s bungalow (page 60), a Montreal couple admitted that they bought a “woefully dated” 1947 brick house that was not at all what they expected to buy (page 68), and Quinn Cooper’s traditional stone and stucco home was modernized for family living with an eclectic vibe (page 76). My time in New York was capped off by a visit to the Met Museum to see Toronto artist Kent Monkman’s glorious Welcoming the Newcomers and Resurgence of the People, plus a night at the opera. One of our favourite designers, Garrow Kedigian, and I agreed that the sets and the costumes of the new production of La Traviata were over-the-top and just what we needed to beat the winter blahs. Welcome, spring!
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TOMMY SMYTHE Writer, “Southern Accent” (page 44) Besides being a contributing editor for H&H, Tommy’s hard at work writing his design memoir. Biggest lesson learned during a makeover? Always order extra kitchen cabinet hardware — there will be a package without screws or a drawer you forget to count. What’s the next reno on your wish list? Whatever house the Duke and Duchess of Sussex buy in Canada, of course.
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DONNA GRIFFITH Photographer, “Double Take” (page 52) and “The Pursuit of Happiness” (page 60) The Toronto shooter recently installed a gas fireplace in her 100-year-old home for even more hygge. Biggest lesson learned during a makeover? Don’t cheap out on hardware or faucets — they get used hundreds of times a day and will bother you forever! Any advice for first-time renovators? Hire a professional interior designer — they know more than you do. 16 H&H APRIL 2020
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MARYLYNNE MESCHINO Designer, “Double Take” (page 52) Before launching her design company, MaryLynne worked in educational publishing. Any advice for first-time renovators? Vet your contractor carefully! Tips for updating a room on a budget? Try a new paint colour, reupholster furniture with updated fabrics and change out light fixtures. A new chandelier or wall sconces can really transform a room’s personality.
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Stone Resin servers in Yellow by Dinosaur Designs, $165.
Bath salts by Surf Soak, from $36.
Cole & Son’s Midsummer Bloom wallpaper in Chartreuse, Rouge & Leaf Green on Parchment, approx. $330/roll. Through Kravet Canada (to the trade).
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You don’t have to wait until May to enjoy spring’s prettiest blooms. Cole & Son’s new Pearwood wallpaper collection brings flowering vines, plump roses and rambling wildflower fields indoors, turning walls into vertical gardens. Inspired by the brand’s archival block prints, the wallpapers reinvigorate classic designs with contemporary colourways. The effect is lush and lavish. Best of all: these blossoms will stay fresh for years to come. 22 H&H APRIL 2020
The latest edition of Holt Renfrew’s awarenessraising H Project initiative, Uncrate: Oceans, shifts from culture to cause in an ode to restoring marine life and habitats. Comprising oceanfriendly homewares and accessories — handcrafted swirled-resin vases and salad servers upcycled from oil industry waste, high seas– inspired bath salts in plastic-free packaging and organic cotton tote bags — the curated assortment is responsible, sustainable and just what your conscious casa has been missing.
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Tall Skipping Stone Resin vase in Coral and Pink by Dinosaur Designs, $295. All through Holt Renfrew.
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NEW YORK DESIGNER KATIE RIDDER is celebrated for her bold use of colour and her mastery of the mix. She’s currently collaborating with architect John B. Murray on a private residence on New York’s Long Island Sound.
MINIMALISTS, PREPARE TO SWOON: Dyson’s super-sleek Lightcycle Morph lamp squeezes an array of cutting-edge features into its streamlined desktop and floor designs. The slim top arm swivels and rotates to direct light exactly where you want it, or switch to Ambient mode to make the supporting stem’s perforated case glow like candlelight. Sensors continually adjust the colour and brightness of the lamps’ LEDs to ensure optimal light throughout the day, while a dedicated app lets you program adjustments from a phone or tablet.
Villa Lagoon Tile’s Habanero pattern was inspired by vintage Cuban tiles. 8" sq., approx. $23/sq.ft. Through Villa Lagoon Tile.
COLOUR CRUSH Avocado (2145-10), Benjamin Moore.
PAIR IT WITH Ultra Violet (1372), Benjamin Moore.
KATIE RIDDER SHARES HER PREFERENCES AND PREDICTIONS FOR 2020.
MOOD YOU LIKE TO CREATE IN A HOUSE: Colourful, unexpected and comfortable. DESIGN MOTTO: Start with the rug! INTO: I’ve always loved Moroccan tiles. Recently, a client inspired me to try Cuban tiles next.
Lightcycle Morph desk light in Black/ Black, $850; floor light in Black/Black, $1,200. Through Dyson.
OVER: All white. A suite at Copenhagen’s Hotel Sanders, designed by London studio Lind + Almond.
HOT SPOT: I travel for inspiration and often shop for clients while I’m abroad. In 2020, I want to visit Copenhagen — a place I’ve never been. I’ve heard great things about Hotel Sanders. IF YOU COULD ONLY BUY ONE MORE THING FOR YOUR HOME: Art — specifically landscapes inspired by the Hudson Valley in New York.
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Snip Floral wallpaper in Eccentric, $285/roll; Snip Floral throw pillow in Ivory, $148.
Misbehaving Fruits napkin in Gumption Green, $58/set of 4.
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WHO: Stephanie E.M. Coleman, wallpaper and textile designer WHERE: Montreal CONNECT: mezari.ca, @mezari_boutique THE SCOOP: For Stephanie, whimsical prints and textile history go hand in hand. Her unique designs reinterpret traditional motifs in a contemporary way, juxtaposing old and new for an alluring alternative to massproduced designs. “Mezari Atelier is playful and unapologetically maximalist,” she says. SHOP TALK: Her storefront boutique and atelier carries her collection of wall coverings, botanical throw pillows, cityscape tea towels and cotton napkins, as well as jewelry, ceramics and accessories made by local artisans. BACK TO BASICS: Each of Stephanie’s patterns starts as an original drawing, often inspired by her affection for William Morris. She insists on using India ink with a quill pen — despite the constant stained hands and aprons — to dream up every design. While she silk-screens all the textiles by hand in her studio, her wallpaper is silk-screened by artisans in
Wallpaper and textile designer Stephanie E.M. Coleman.
Chicago who have been perfecting their craft since the 1960s. “I do everything the long, hard way, but it’s worth it,” she says. “The layering and richness of silkscreened ink on paper and fabric can’t be reproduced digitally.” BUDDING BLOOMS: Rather than trapping florals in a stagnant state, Stephanie’s Snip Floral print is animated by mischievous hands busily snipping golden lilies with scissors. “My work may appear prim and proper at first glance, but it’s full of surprises,” she says. UP NEXT: An Anne of Green Gables–inspired wallpaper. “I picture images of raspberry cordial and Gilbert dunking Anne’s braid in the inkwell. I can’t resist!”
“I LIKE TO EMPHASIZE AND SNEAK HUMAN INTERFERENCE INTO MY PRINTS” Snip Floral napkin set, in Ivory Gold, $79/set of 4. All at Mezari Atelier & Studio.
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FINISHING TOUCHES Toronto studio Hollis+Morris has introduced a collection of accessories to complement its popular line of handmade furniture and lighting. Designer Mischa Couvrette’s trademark mix of wood (solid walnut or white oak) and metal is expertly scaled down to candleholders, small tabletop lights and trays. Many pieces were inspired by nature, such as the Pebble candleholders, which neatly nest together in clusters big or small. Pebble candleholders, $315/set of 3. Through Hollis+Morris.
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Text by Amanda Demeku (Profile)/Kimberley Brown (New & Notable)/Photography by Stephanie E.M. Coleman (Profile, plate, chair with pillow)/ Carrie MacPherson (Profile, Stephanie’s portrait)/Sebastian Tamayo (Profile, wallpaper, box of napkins)/courtesy of Hollis+Morris (New & Notable)
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Aaron chair by American Leather. Fabric; walnut. 36" h. x 27" w. x 35" d. At Paramount Home & Design.
Patrik Upholstered Wing Occasional armchair in Walnut-stained Ash and Shell Bouclé by Nuevo Living. Polyester; ash. 33⅞" h. x 30" w. x 27" d. At Union Lighting and Furnishings.
Klein armchair in Beige. Polyester; linen; elm. 35" h. x 23" w. x 22½" d. At Structube.
STATEMENT FLOOR LAMP $1,190
$846
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Karibù floor lamp with Concrete Base in Matte Black by Oriano Favaretto for Cattelan Italia. Steel; concrete. 65" h. x 7½" w. x 19⅓" d. At Maison Corbeil.
Willa floor lamp in Polished Nickel and Black. Metal. 72½" h. x 11" w. x 27" d. At Elte Mkt.
Wumos floor lamp in Black. Powder-coated metal. 70⅓" h. x 13¾" w. x 13¾" d. At Mobilia.
GRAPHIC THROW PILLOW $295
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Handwoven Mélange Flatweave Multi-diamond throw pillow cover in Natural and Black. Merino wool; linen. 22" sq. At RH.
Zbase throw pillow in Ivory. Insert included. Cotton. 16" sq. At CB2.
Cotton Canvas throw pillow cover in Natural White and Dark Gray. Cotton. 20" sq. At H&M Home.
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Trio Round coffee table in Marble Top and American Black Walnut by Neri & Hu for De La Espada. Marble; American black walnut. 15¾" h. x 31½" diam. At Mjölk.
Reeve Mid-century coffee table in Marble. Carrara marble veneer; engineered wood. 18½" h. x 30" diam. At West Elm.
Moore Round Mid-high coffee table in Off White by Manhattan Comfort. MDF. 15" h. x 23⅔" diam. Through The Home Depot.
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PREP TIME Here’s what’s on the to-do list this month for award-winning Ontario landscape architect Virginia Burt (a fellow of the Canadian and U.S. Societies of Landscape Architects).
Pantone’s colour of the year, Classic Blue, isn’t just for walls. Dress your garden beds with these dreamy blue-purple blossoms this spring.
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2 Plant pansies
They withstand late frosts and provide colour (protect them if the temperature falls below -4 C).
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Buy forced bulbs For instant colour, place forced bulbs in outdoor planters (bulbs in the ground are slower to appear). Try white crocuses and daffodils, mini daffodils and purple tulips.
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A spring arrangement of flowering plum branches, tulips and forsythia.
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Multitalented Victoria-based floral designer Christin Geall combines an artist’s eye for flower arranging with the practical know-how of her popular workshops. Her first book, Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style, has advice on foraging, colour, photographing your work and choosing a vessel, and is illustrated with her own Dutch Master–style arrangements. Princeton Architectural Press, 2020, $40.
Blue My Mind dwarf morning glory (Evolvulus): This annual’s heat-tolerant, true blue flowers bloom all summer long.
Catalina Midnight Blue wishbone flower (Torenia): Use this easy-care annual in hanging baskets, windowboxes or as groundcover. A yellow throat contrasts with cobalt petals.
Dolce ‘Wildberry’ coral bells (Heuchera hybrid): This purply-blue perennial with glossy leaves and charcoal veins is happy in sun or shade. SEE SHOPPING LIST
Photography by Richard Mandelkorn (Virginia’s portrait)/Alamy (crocuses)/Helene Cyr (Christin’s portrait)/ Christin Geall, from Cultivated: The Elements of Floral Style by Christin Geall, Princeton Architectural Press, 2020 (arrangement)/courtesy of Proven Winners, provenwinners.com (Blue Streak, flowers)
Remove winter protection such as evergreen boughs and mulch gradually as growth appears. Ensure plants are still protected in case of a sudden April frost.
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1. SALAD DAYS Bring a hit of glamour to the dinner table with these elegant Luxe salad servers. In Gold and Ivory. Stainless steel. $40/set of 2.
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2. FLYING COLOURS With handpainted geometric shapes and a nod to Cubism, Kelly Wearstler’s District fabric will instantly revive dated furniture. In Tawny (left); Silt (right). Linen. 52½" w. Approx. $526/ yd. Through Lee Jofa (to the trade).
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3. CUP OF JOE Lending charm to any tablescape, this beautifully speckled Stoneware mug with saucer is perfect for your morning coffee. In Mustard. Stoneware. 5¾" h. x 3⅓" w. x 2⅞" d. $20. At Zara Home.
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4. BRIGHT SIDE The Markfrost table lamp has an industrial look with its exposed bulb and dark marble base. Use it to elevate a home office or add a soft glow to a bedroom. In Marble Black by Mikael Axelsson. Marble; EVA plastic; glass. 9¼" h. x 3" diam. $20. At Ikea. 5. TREE TOP The Tom Natural Wood coffee table by Leanne Ford celebrates the beauty of simplicity and makes an unconventional focal point in your living room. In White Oak. Oak veneer; rubberwood. 17" h. x 40" diam. $1,599. At Crate & Barrel. 6. RAISE THE BAR Style meets comfort in this buttery Anita counter stool by Nuevo Living. Place a few at your kitchen island for a chic upgrade. In Desert. Leather; ebonized oak. 36" h. x 21⅞" w. x 17" d. $750. At Prima Lighting. 7. COOL CAT Take a walk on the wild side with the whimsical Leopard Embroidered pillow cover. In Teal and Gold by Rifle Paper Co. for Loloi. Cotton; polypropylene. 16" h. x 26" w. Approx. $90. At Juxtapose Home.
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LIVE BEAUTIFUL
LEFT: Athena installed a rope ceiling in her mid-century modern Amagansett home on Long Island. “I wanted to use the utilitarian, natural, tactile material of rope in nonlinear ways,” she says.
RIGHT: As seen in Athena’s Brooklyn living room, she advises playing with scale, choosing furnishings in varying heights and not overstuffing a room.
This room illustrated “The New Mix” trend in our January 2020 issue
When Athena Calderone, the blogger behind EyeSwoon, revealed her newly renovated Brooklyn townhouse in 2018, it launched her into the social media stratosphere. Athena’s Cobble Hill home became emblematic of the cool Brooklyn zeitgeist, with huge windows, high ceilings and statement furnishings. In her new book, Live Beautiful, she interviews 19 creatives, including Jenna Lyons, Pamela Shamshiri, and the husband and wife duo behind design firm Roman and Williams, and reveals their homes, as well as sharing her own. Abrams, 2020, $50. H&H: Why do you think the Cobble Hill project resonated with people so much? AC: I think it was because I brought my followers on the renovation journey with me, and shared the choices I was making in real time. H&H: You’re an accomplished cook. Does that affect your kitchen design? AC: Since I shoot photography and video in my kitchen, I needed southern side light. I designed a seven-foot-square island — a rectangular one would have placed me too far in front of the windows. H&H: What’s the next big thing? AC: Colours like terracotta, green, ochre and navy — or marble with splashes of vibrant colour. Warm materials like burled-wood, African mahogany and raw plywood. Shapes reminiscent of the ’70s: curved, voluminous furniture, round pillows and sculptural ceramics feel both sexy and cosy.
THE PERFECT KITCHEN By Barbara Sallick Contemplating a kitchen revamp? Waterworks co-founder Barbara Sallick breaks down surfaces, finishes, storage, cabinets and cost control, accompanied by lustworthy kitchens from design luminaries such as Philip Mitchell, Gil Schafer III and Suzanne Kasler. Rizzoli, 2020, $75. 34 H&H APRIL 2020
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LIVING IN PARADISE: AT HOME IN THE TROPICS: BALI, JAVA & THAILAND By Annie Kelly For those craving a mini break, this book is like stepping into a Balinese hut. Pull up a hammock and let the lush photography transport you (and spark ideas for bringing that tropical vibe home). Rizzoli, 2020, $80.
Photography by Nicole Franzen (Live Beautiful cover, interiors)/Simon Upton (The Perfect Kitchen)/Tim Street-Porter (Living in Paradise)
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FOCUS
Tub chair in Grade 30 Jet Leaf. Polyester; cast aluminum. 29" h. x 34" w. x 26" d. $799. At EQ3.
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Ethan Velvet swivel chair in Peacock. Polyester; metal. 29½" h. x 31" w. x 30" d. $990. Through .
Goodwin swivel chair in Almond and Brushed Brass. Velvet; brass. 29½" h. x 29½" diam. $2,485. At Elte.
Lounge in style with swivelling accent chairs that make conversation a breeze. Produced by KAI ETHIER | Text by HARLEEN SIDHU 2627 Casual swivel chair in Blue with Taupe by Décor-Rest Furniture. Fabric; metal. 36" h. x 28" w. x 34" d. $860. Through Stoney Creek Furniture.
Cleo swivel accent chair in Aura Charcoal by Arren Williams. Polyester; carbon steel. 32" h. x 30" diam. $1,099. At Hudson’s Bay.
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Bellevue High Leg swivel chair. Fabric; wood. 37" h. x 33" w. x 36" d. $1,099. At La-ZBoy Furniture Galleries.
Cuddle Custom swivel chair. Fabric. 29" h. x 39" diam. From $1,249. At Urban Barn.
Crescent swivel chair in Basket Slub, Dark Horseradish. Fabric. 29" h. x 29⅞" w. x 31" d. $1,817/pair. At West Elm.
Bussan swivel armchair in Blue. Polyester; powder-coated iron. 33" h. x 26½" w. x 30½" d. $349. At Structube.
Leia Re-invented recliner in Mont Blanc Cigar and Antique Brass by Noah Packard for American Leather. Leather; stainless steel. 39" h. x 32" w. x 37" d. $4,169. At Paramount Home & Design.
Slipcover swivel chair in Sanders Natural. Linen; hardwood. 35" h. x 31" w. x 37" d. $3,594. At Cocoon Furnishings.
Wyle swivel chair in Red. Polyester; metal. 27½" h. x 31" diam. $699. At Mobilia.
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Sleek, seamless kitchens with their faucets and built-in appliances can be a source of water damage. To help keep your dream home safe, have a licensed plumber periodically check for leaks, damage and corrosion.
HOME Like any appliance that uses water, a fridge with a built-in ice maker and water dispenser has the potential for leaks.
Pot fillers are convenient, until there’s a leak in the water line.
When the oven or dishwasher is on, open a window or turn on an exhaust fan to reduce condensation.
Sinks are a common source of major water damage.
Going on vacation for a couple of weeks? Turn off the water supply. If there’s a leak, a leak detector can give you a heads-up. For even more protection, install an automatic water shut-off device.
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INTERVIEW For the loft of the 2019 Kips Bay Show House, designer Young Huh used Braque wall covering by Fromental. “This was a home for a well-travelled, modern female artist,” says Young. Art advisor, Cynthia Byrnes; custom fire screen, John Lyle.
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Designer Young Huh unleashes her passion for bold colour and pattern. Text by WENDY JACOB
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here’s always one room in a showhouse that has everyone buzzing and, in the prestigious 2019 Kips Bay Show House on Manhattan’s Upper East Side, that room was the work of NYC designer Young Huh. She took a tricky third-floor attic full of weird angles and created an otherworldly artist’s studio that made visitors feel like they had stepped into a giant painting. Designed to spark creativity and reflect the imaginary female artist who inhabits it, the studio illustrates just how daring Young is in her own right. A former student of the Cranbrook Schools in Michigan — a hotbed for creatives — Young then went to law school at the urging of her parents. She clerked at the Supreme Court in New York, but couldn’t ignore the nagging feeling that she was meant for something else. An internship in 2003 with Brooklyn designer Jarret Yoshida, whose work has a clean, Japanese aesthetic, was the first step toward a career in design. Since then, Young has been on a mission to buck the trend for minimalist spaces in favour of joyful, exuberant interiors where colours with names like Paradise Peach and floral chintzes are right at home.
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Young Huh’s showhouse studio is an ode to female artists.
Q&A HOUSE & HOME: You made a big U-turn in your career when you gave up law. What attracted you to the design world? YOUNG HUH: I grew up not thinking about art; it was considered frivolous by my parents. Being a good Korean daughter, I never questioned that thinking, and I went to law school. My husband was the first one to tell me that law might not be my calling. He said, “Don’t let your education be a burden.” SEE SHOPPING LIST
Photography by Manuel Rodriguez (Young’s portrait)/Brittany Ambridge (artist’s studio)/John Bessler (bathroom)
Although the washstand from New York’s Urban Archeology is new, Young gave this client’s bathroom a heritage feel with a brass faucet, nautical sconces and navy tile.
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YOUNG’S Happy Pursuits Full Plate “I’m a china hoarder; I buy from my friend’s site fetehome.com.”
Pink Lady “Dior Addict Lip Glow in colour 001 Pink is sheer and moisturizing and gives a light shade of pink to your lips.”
Bright Spots Young designs a collection of tiles for Akdo in her trademark joyful colours.
Flower Show “Lee Jofa’s Hollyhock fabric in the Brown and White colourway is an absolute fave of mine!”
Peachy Keen “We got asked about this colour so much at the showhouse we put this sign in the closet: Benjamin Moore Paradise Peach (011).” 42 H&H APRIL 2020
ABOVE LEFT: Grey tones are offset with pops of citrus and whimsical cloud wallpaper on the ceiling in a client’s living room. Nuvolette wallpaper by Fornasetti, Cole & Son. ABOVE RIGHT: In this East Coast bathroom, Young framed the mosaic tiles to create a tapestry effect.
I wanted to do something creative that I felt passionate about. I met designer Jarret Yoshida at a cocktail party and offered to intern for him. I took classes at Parsons, and friends asked me to work on their homes. In 2007, when I had more experience, I struck out on my own with Young Huh Interior Design.
This mansion had incredible proportions, and I got a freight hallway. It was a terrible space, but I made the most of it. Designer Matthew Patrick Smyth gave me the most wonderful advice: “Don’t look left and don’t look right. Look to your own vision. If you don’t have a unique vision, you have nothing.”
H&H: Do you have a design philosophy? YH: I think a space should be about joy and pretty things — a celebration of art. For a while, it wasn’t cool to be joyful: design had to be edgy and restrained, taking away decoration, and pretty was a bad word. I think art can be expressed in a sophisticated way and be calm and curated and deliberate, not just flouncy. I’m really excited that so many younger people are getting interested in traditional decorating: pattern, passementerie, pretty things, linen, entertaining at home, pillows with pattern and colour. It’s happy.
H&H: Tell us about the studio you created for the 2019 Show House. YH: It was a crazy room: a giant loft space with a bathroom suite attached. People thought I was nuts to take it. The mansion had character, but this was a bad ’80s loft with no architectural details that we had to overhaul in three weeks. I was looking for a wallpaper, and Fromental suggested its collage-like Braque pattern, which was perfect. I had the concept to make it an artist’s loft with a background inspired by Jean Cocteau; I’m a huge fan because he bridged the gap between modernism and romanticism.
H&H: How did you get involved with the Kips Bay Show House? YH: It’s a very rigorous selection process requiring portfolio submissions. My first Kips Bay Show House was in 2014. When you’re new, they give you the worst room!
H&H: You’re always so positive; do you have a design-related pet peeve? YH: What makes me crazy is when there’s an iconic room on the internet that other designers just copy. If a room is popular, don’t copy it — listen to your own voice! SEE SHOPPING LIST
Photography by John Bessler (interiors)/courtesy of Fete Home (plate)/Hudson’s Bay (lipstick)/ Holt Renfrew (perfume)/Akdo (tile)/Kravet Canada (fabric)
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RESTORATION DRAMA
The hidden niche.
When you walk into a house with a historical plaque, you expect to see plaster, panelling and plenty of pretty. But there were some surprises behind the walls of this house, particularly in the living room. When we removed the nonoriginal panelling, we found a fireplace opposite the existing one. I had suspected as much, given that the big double room was so symmetrical, but I was surprised to discover that, at some point (probably during a 1930s reno), the fireplace had become a niche! I restored the fireplace and decided to replicate the original mantel with the help of one of the best carvers in the world, Mary May, who teaches wood carving all over the U.S. (and on marymaycarving.com). The resulting 450-square-foot room is pleasingly balanced with a mantel on each side. And the replica (above, left) would fool even the squintiest scrutineer! SEE SHOPPING LIST
Photography by Patrick Biller/courtesy of Tommy Smythe (Before images)
If it weren’t for a couple of beloved clients and their acquisition of a circa-1798 Georgian rowhouse badly in need of renovation, I might have never known the powerful charm of Charleston, S.C. Over the past two years, I, along with Lindsay Mens Craig and our team at Sarah Richardson Design, have fallen in love with the house and its city. Renovating and restoring can be a delicate balance. It’s all about retaining visual cues, such as the fireplace mantels and original window profiles, while adding (and hiding) the essential elements of modern life. For this project, that meant a complex renovation involving an architect who’s a member of the local historic preservation association, a top-notch contractor and some of the most skilled trades I have ever encountered. The results are a lot more about what you don’t see, rather than what you do. State of the art electrical and audio visual? It’s tucked away more discreetly than a Southern belle with an unplanned baby bump. Most old houses lack storage: we’ve got plenty, but you’d have to be in the know to find it. In the South, they say, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it,” so we don’t. Just enhance it, restore it and add to it with sensitivity and good old Charleston charm, y’all. As you’re reading this, we’re putting the finishing touches on this special home, so stay tuned for the big reveal. In the meantime, here’s a sneak peek.
The original mantel.
DESIGN INSIDER WALK THE TALK A historic walking tour is an absolute must for first-time visitors. Walks of Charleston is a family-run tour company with more than 25 years’ experience. The two-hour Charleston History Tour covers history from 1670 onward and takes in Charleston’s most popular areas such as Rainbow Row, the French Quarter and The Battery.
Why Charleston?
The famous pastel-hued homes of Rainbow Row.
FOOD FOR THOUGHT I’ve been vegan for the past 18 months, and it can be hard to find great places to eat. Basic Kitchen is that rare gem of a restaurant that makes everyone happy: delicious eats in a historic building, a thoughtful menu and a courtyard where they grow food for the kitchen.
Basic Kitchen in downtown Charleston.
0 Tradd St. is half on My Charleston project has given me two Tradd and half on Rainbow years of exploration and education, but Row — hence the zero! any visitor can sign on for a guided tour of this beautiful and very walkable city. The lime white, scrubbed-up version of the South that usually comes to mind isn’t what you’ll find here. Charleston’s Rainbow Row is as famously Instagramworthy as Hugh Grant’s Notting Hill ’hood — and it’s a shorter flight away. It’s the longest cluster of Georgian rowhouses in the U.S. and, although they date back to the 1700 and 1800s, the houses were only painted their famous pastel hues in the 1930s. Some of the best house museums I have seen anywhere in the world are in Charleston — don’t miss the Nathaniel Russell, the Heyward-Washington or the Aiken-Rhett. Patrick Biller, whose photographs you see here, summed up Charleston well: “It’s pretty and historic like New Orleans, but smaller, and without all the drunk people.”
TRUE COLOURS
Gentle Aquamarine (SW 9046), Sherwin-Williams. 46 H&H APRIL 2020
Sunstone (M430-4), Behr.
Heather Pink (2091-60), Benjamin Moore.
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Proudced by Bianca Zanotti (True Colours)/Photography by Patrick Biller (exteriors)/Steve Freihon (restaurant)
There are many lovely towns in the U.S. South, but Charleston may just be the most colourful. Exterior schemes must be approved by the Board of Architectural Review, and the result is a pageant of pastel-painted stucco. Here are three paint colours inspired by the homes of Charleston.
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How to decorate with a monochromatic colour scheme. Produced by JENNIFER KOPER Text by WENDY JACOB
HOT NEW LOOK
WHY WE LOVE IT Monochromatic decorating uses all the colours, tints and shades of a single hue, establishing a cohesive palette that’s calm, cosy and cocooning. It delivers high drama with relative ease.
WHEN COMMITTING TO A SINGLE HUE • Use it to your advantage: it can make a small space feel larger, or a big room feel intimate • Stick to lightbulbs in a neutral colour temperature (look on the box for 3,500–4,000K) so the room colour reads true 48 H&H APRIL 2020
A glossy tabletop melts seamlessly into the wall colour but is set apart by the finish
Gresham Queen Notched headboard in Titan Pink Champagne by Skyline Furniture, $600. At The Home Depot.
Silicus side table, $199. Through Article. A NEW TWIST
SOFT AND TEXTURED In a monochromatic scheme, play with texture. A velvet headboard, lacquered table and linen drapery offer variety.
Percale duvet cover in Blush, from $149. At Au Lit Fine Linens.
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Photography by Michael Sinclair, Taverne Agency (green living room)/Rory Gardiner (blue living room)/Hervé Goluza (bedroom)/Room design by Mark Lewis Interior Design (blue living room)/Chloé Nègre (bedroom)
PICK A COLOUR: This look requires commitment — choose a colour you’ve been in love with for years (keep a paint chip handy to match tones when shopping for furniture). A monochromatic treatment can work in any room, but smaller scale spaces such as a bedroom, sitting room or powder room lend themselves to a more dramatic look like this one.
DO IT RIGHT: Incorporate different textures and tones so the room doesn’t feel flat. Take natural light into account when choosing a hue; note that a northern exposure casts a cool light, so try sample boards at various points during the day and night to see how the colour changes. DO IT ON A BUDGET: Paint is a great way to adapt furniture or accessories to a new colour scheme. Repainting a thrift store find or lampshade is an economical DIY that can deliver a custom monochromatic effect.
Champion Cobalt (2061-20), Benjamin Moore.
PAINT THE CEILING: For an airy look, paint the ceiling white, but if a cocooning atmosphere is what you’re after, use the same colour that’s on the walls or "step" the colour by going a few shades lighter on the paint colour card. Navy accent chair in Geometric, $350. At Pier 1.
Living Stream (M490-6), Behr.
LAYERED COLOUR
SATURATED AND SHADED Second Life rug in Blue, $3,475. At Elte Mkt. SEE SHOPPING LIST
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HALF MEASURES Not ready for full-on monochrome? Here are two other options. 63" Twilight Luna Grommet Room Darkening Window drapery panel by Eclipse, $33. At Bed Bath & Beyond.
WALLS + TEXTILES
CREATE AN ENVELOPE If all-over colour is overwhelming, keep large pieces neutral. Add colour with paint and accessories, and reupholster small furniture in your new hue. Paint the walls and choose textiles in the same colour family, as seen in this plum-toned dining room. Schumacher Vanderbilt Velvet fabric in Lilac, $426/yd. At Bilbrough & Co.
Carob Chip (PPG1047-7), PPG Paints.
Merlot (SW 2704), Sherwin-Williams.
Braquenié, Zanaide fabric in Terracotta Figue by Pierre Frey, price upon request. At Primavera.
UPHOLSTERY + ACCENTS Photography by Timothy Kolk (dining room)/Philip Durrant (bedroom)/Room design by Angie Hranowsky (dining room)/Studio Ashby (bedroom)
REVAMP FURNITURE Want to keep your walls neutral? Pick a key piece of furniture like a headboard and have it upholstered in your feature colour, then repeat the hue in the accessories. Monto art in Off White and Gold, $75. At Structube. Bobber table lamp in Mustard, $389. At Urban Mode.
Gauze blanket with Tassels in Mustard, $50. At Zara Home.
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Aubrey accent pillow, $106. At Nordstrom. SEE SHOPPING LIST
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KITCHEN OF THE MONTH Designer MaryLynne Meschino’s clients opted for pale wood to give their new kitchen a hit of warmth. Contracting, Dream Build Homes; cabinets, Cabinetlab; rug, Signature by Shelly Alexanian; House & Home wooden bowl (with lemons), HomeSense.
Design by MARYLYNNE MESCHINO Text by EMILY EVANS Photography by DONNA GRIFFITH
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THE DESIGNER: MaryLynne Meschino, Allegro Interiors, Toronto THE LOOK: Modern rustic DESIGN BRIEF: Create an anything-butwhite kitchen for a growing family that loves to cook. SQ.FT:
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Painting the double doors the same blue-grey as the cabinets draws the eye through to the outdoors. House & Home board (on countertop), HomeSense.
HOUSE & HOME: What were your goals around space planning? MARYLYNNE MESCHINO: Besides maximum functionality, I wanted to create an attractive sight line from the dining area. I placed the prep, cook and wash zones on the wall not visible from the dining table. On the other side, I designed a bar zone with open shelving, a place to serve drinks and party food, and the large wine fridge. H&H: Was an island ever part of the design? MM: The kitchen is only 11 feet wide, so an island wasn’t practical — plus the clients wanted to be able to move freely from one side of the kitchen to the other. Stackable barstools are stored in a utility cabinet and pulled out for a quick bite at the bar. I perched on a stool, sipping wine and chatting, while the owners prepared our reno celebration dinner for firsthand confirmation that it works!
H&H: Why did you choose this cabinet combo? MM: My clients requested dark cabinets, but they were also drawn to rustic elements so I interspersed the dark paint finish with light wood for contrast and visual relief. All the door fronts are flat panels for unity. H&H: Why are open shelves key — even in a small kitchen? MM: Open shelves can be styled with framed art and small sculptures to help personalize the kitchen and take it beyond everyday function. H&H: How did you decide on the rug? MM: I wanted to break up the floor area with a punch of lively colour and, from a practical standpoint, the rug gives the floor some protection since the kitchen is the main passageway from the living area to the back deck.
Designer MaryLynne Meschino.
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ELEMENTS OF THE LOOK Acadia wood board. $17. At HomeSense.
Hand-knotted Kashkuli Gabbeh rug in Dark Brown and Turquoise. $598.
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4" x 16" Staple tile in White. $3.50/sq.ft. At Ciot.
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CALM & COLLECTED We revamp a dated bedroom for the lucky winners of our Hudson’s Bay Makeover contest.
THE WINNERS “It was a hodgepodge of stuff and a mix of styles,” says Kelly Martin of her principal bedroom. Moving in with her partner, Phillip Hemans, in 2015 meant blending their two families and three houses (including a cottage) full of furniture. With busy careers in finance and three kids, the couple needed their bedroom to be a sanctuary. But it felt uncoordinated, boring and “more functional than restful,” says Kelly.
Design by STACY BEGG Text by ALICE LAWLOR Photography by ALEX LUKEY
• MORE COLOUR AND TEXTURE • FURNITURE THAT WORKS TOGETHER • VISUAL INTEGRATION OF THE EXISTING BUILT-INS
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What they wanted
Bed frame, upholstered headboard, bench, nightstands, table lamps, white pillows, bed linens, all by GlucksteinHome, Hudson’s Bay; Anna French wallpaper, roman blind fabric, bench upholstery fabric, Thibaut; rug, accent pillows, Hudson’s Bay; ceiling colour, Light Blue (22), Farrow & Ball.
Armchair by GlucksteinHome, throw pillow, side table, Hudson’s Bay.
THE DECORATING H&H’s own Stacy Begg began by picking a grasscloth wallpaper that would wrap the room in understated pattern and soft texture. The grey of the wallpaper is close to the greyed wood built-ins, and a new dresser and nightstands continue the calming palette. Pops of colour, courtesy of throw pillows and a soft blue bench, plus black and white art make the space feel pulled together.
Get the look • PATTERNED GRASSCLOTH WALLPAPER • NEUTRAL DRAPES • NEW BLUE-GREY PAINTED CEILING AND COVE MOULDING • GRAPHIC GALLERY WALL AND OFFSET MIRROR
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THE END RESULT “It’s like we’re going to a hotel every night,” says Kelly. “It’s so restful and comforting, and it feels very luxurious. Now we can close the door and it becomes our solace.” Mirror and white art by GlucksteinHome, candelabra, black art, basket, Hudson’s Bay; drawer front colour, Worsted (284), Farrow & Ball.
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TWO EMPTY-NESTERS REDESIGN A ’60S BUNGALOW FOR A LIFE OF LEISURE. Architecture by ABBOTT DESIGN Design by BARBARA PURDY Text by BARBARA SGROI Photography by DONNA GRIFFITH
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A classic runner gives the kitchen a decorative moment while a strategically placed painting provides a colourful focal point. Contracting, Burnsthrew Carpentry; exterior siding, interior trim work, Brian McNulty Finish Carpentry; flooring, Northern Wide Plank Flooring; rug, Rug & Weave; planter (on floor, left of painting), Lockyer’s Country Gardens; art by Lynne Fernie, Oeno Gallery; wall colour (throughout), Oxford White (CC-30), Benjamin Moore.
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HAAPPINESS
The large dining area’s generous table accommodates large dinner parties and anchors the space. When the bifold doors are swung open, guests can wander out to the screened room. Custom table, Timberware; chandelier, Muskoka Living; dining chairs, rug, LD Shoppe; bifold doors, Sierra Windows and Doors; fireplace mantel, Trumeau Stones.
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HERE’S SOMETHING POSITIVE and life-affirming about moving. The very idea of closing one door and opening another requires a resilient sense of hope and optimism — especially when you’re leaving behind the legacy home you and your family have lived in and loved for 17 years. This was the mindset of empty-nesters Liz and Ian Grant when their grand old Belleville, Ont., century home sold in March 2016. With a clear sense of who they are now and how they wanted to live, they decided to downsize, keeping just half of the antique furniture they had carefully collected over the years. “We had a big, formal house with beautiful stained glass windows, foot-high baseboards and a large, lovely garden,” says Liz. “But we were spending a lot of our free time just maintaining it. Raking leaves. Mowing the lawn. We both wanted more time to cycle, play golf and travel.” When their house sold more quickly than anticipated, the couple rented a friend’s summer home overlooking the harbour in downtown Picton, Ont. The picturesque town on the Bay of Quinte is filled with boutiques and trendy restaurants, and surrounded by wineries, beaches and bike trails. The couple became enamoured with the quiet
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LEFT: The streamlined kitchen’s 11-foot-long island references the home’s water view and provides ample storage. The tile backsplash resembles reclaimed brick. Cabinets, Brian Kuipers Carpentry; backsplash, A&E Tile and Stone; countertops, SCF Countertops; pendants, sconces, Elte; sink, Kohler; faucet by Riobel, The Ensuite; stools, West Elm; black and white dishware (in upper cabinets), striped pitcher (on back countertop), vases, Saudade; island colour, Narragansett Green (HC-157), cabinet colour, Chantilly Lace (OC-65), Benjamin Moore. BELOW: The screened room’s full-height windows are shielded by two layers of Phantom Screens: a mesh one to keep out bugs and a vinyl screen to keep rain out and heat in. The windows overlook the walkout terrace below and skylights contribute to the indoor-outdoor feel. Furniture by Kingsley Bate, Hauser Company Stores; screens, Phantom Screens; rug, LD Shoppe; Azek decking, Home Hardware/ Home Building Centres; throw pillows, HomeSense. OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: A big transom window brightens the foyer, and the coat closet was moved to another hallway for an airier entrance. Bench, Peaks & Rafters; light fixture, table lamp, Muskoka Living; throw pillows, Ikea; baskets (under console), Rug & Weave; mirror, Cocoon Furnishings; rug, Y&Co.
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TOP RIGHT: Homeowner Liz Grant (right) with friend Sue Charnley (left) and designer Barbara Purdy on the stone terrace. Liz’s husband, Ian Grant, made the rustic table. Chairs, Hauser Company Stores.
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neighbourhood, so when the house next door to their rental came up for sale, they were quick to nab it for the spectacular waterfront view they had also grown to cherish. Some might have dismissed the 2,300-square-foot, ’60s-era bungalow as a dowdy little two bedroom full of the relics of that period: thin oak floors and an awkward honey pine–panelled addition propped up on concrete columns at the back. Instead, the Grants saw it as an opportunity to embrace a new aesthetic and create a home that matched their lifestyle. “This was not the house we were looking for,” admits Liz, “but with some help, we knew we could turn it into the modern, clean-lined, lightfilled home we wanted.” The couple found their ideal collaborators in Toronto: architect Brad Abbott and designer Barbara Purdy, Liz’s longtime friend. “Their goal was to create a warm, contemporary rustic look,” says Barbara. “As much as we wanted it light and airy in the summer, we knew that, come winter, the home’s snowy white views would have a big impact on the space. We brought in a lot of warm tones in the furniture to balance it.” 64 H&H APRIL 2020
A plush sectional in the lower-level seating area keeps everyone comfortable. The blue-green armoire was one of the few antique pieces the couple brought with them and integrated into their new home. Its history and heft add warmth and gravitas. Sectional, HuppĂŠ; coffee table, Stylegarage; floor lamp, CB2; throw pillows, Manor Interior Design; bowl, Andrea Piller; art by Howard Day.
OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: Because of the jaw-dropping views in the living room, Liz and Barbara opted for no drapery and framed windows in crisp drywall returns rather than fussy traditional mouldings. Sofas, James Reid Furniture; side chair, coffee table, Muskoka Living; side tables, LD Shoppe; ceiling fan, Big Ass Fans; sconce, Elte; throw pillows, Memo Showroom; candlesticks, Kokito; vase (on side table), Carson’s Garden + Market; rug, Y&Co.; fish sculpture by Jean Pierre Schoss, Sybil Frank Gallery; art by Jennifer Harrison. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM RIGHT: The lower-level seating area fireplace warms up rainy day movie marathons. Fireplace, The County Fireplace Company; chair, footstool, LD Shoppe; rug, Elte Mkt; throw pillow, Crate & Barrel; tree, The Parlour Studio; candlesticks, Kokito.
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Ensuite Office 47'3"
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Screened Room
Cold Storage
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Garage Foyer
Laundry Room
Games Room
Workshop
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Beyond style, both Liz and Ian had specific wish lists: he wanted each of their three grown children to have a bedroom to come home to, and she craved a sunny, open-concept space built for entertaining with a kitchen designed to make the cook part of the party. “We like to entertain,” says Liz, “but in our old house, I missed out on a lot of dinner parties because I was stuck in the kitchen, away from the dining room and family room.” The 18-month-long renovation added 1,000 square feet of living space, taking the house up to three bedrooms, three bathrooms and a home office with a Murphy bed. It also included some gulpworthy challenges. Rather than build an upper storey, Liz and Ian decided to add a lower level at the back of the house to take advantage of the home’s spectacular perch on a steep hill above the lip of Picton Harbour. But they hit bedrock, which took months to dig out; since construction machinery was difficult to move in and out, much of the rock had to be dug out by hand. Today, the stress of those challenges is long gone. What remains is a welcoming home that greets you like a relaxed host. “We both love the view out the back window and turning on the gas fireplace, sitting on our comfy sofas and looking out to the water,” says Liz, who is certain the best is still to come. “We haven’t had a summer here yet, but I can just imagine drinks on the terrace, then dinner up on the porch with the doors flung open and a summer breeze wafting in off the water. It’s a slower pace of life here, for sure, but we’re ready for that.” Happily, their house is ready now, too.
Curb Enthusiasm
5 KEY MOVES that gave this dated exterior a fabulous facelift. STREAMLINED LOOK Charcoal grey wood siding, installed vertically and horizontally, straps the entire house, erasing the bungalow’s hodgepodge of angelstone veneer and brick. “Since the house sits close to the road, we chose a colour that helps the home nestle into the setting rather than stick out,” says Barbara.
A pair of barn-style sliding steel doors cleverly camouflages the laundry room, which was moved to the lower level. Sliding doors, 1925 Workbench; cabinets, Brian Kuipers Carpentry; washer, dryer, LG.
NEW ROOF “We wanted a clean, modern look,” says Barbara. “The industrial Galvalume metal roof is a great juxtaposition to the rough, farm-like wood siding.” BETTER SYMMETRY AND SIGHT LINES The entrance was moved a few feet to the centre of the home to give the exterior more balance, and to allow for a direct view out to the harbour when entering the house. COVERED ENTRANCE The new peaked portico adds height and architectural drama. Its framed-in cedar pillars will be stained grey this summer to help them blend in. UPDATED LANDSCAPING A lowmaintenance, no-mow garden featuring ornamental grasses, groundcover and stone is in sync with the home’s new minimalist look.
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TOP: When Barbara discovered a wall in the principal bedroom had a framed-in duct on one side, she matched it on the other side and ran wide-plank white oak flooring up to the ceiling to create a headboard effect. Bed, Crate & Barrel; bench, LD Shoppe; sconces, Pottery Barn; rug, Elte; drapery fabric, Threadcount Textile & Design; duvet cover, Kiska Textiles; bed linens, Cocoon Furnishings; white sheets, White Terry Home; white vase, Muskoka Living; art (on nightstand) by Gordon Runge; basket (in nightstand), Jysk. RIGHT: A chair in a sunny corner of the lower-level principal bedroom offers a quiet spot to start and end the day. Chair, Lock & Quay; throw, Carson’s Garden + Market.
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HAPPY-GO-LUCKY
DESIGN
A MONTREAL FAMILY JUMPS AT THE CHANCE TO REVIVE A 1940S GEM.
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YAN WILNER AND DINAH WELDON weren’t exactly looking for a new house, but they did dream of living closer to their daughters’ west end Montreal school. So, when they saw a sign go up in front of the most charming house on the block, it stopped them in their tracks. “We walked in, looked at each other and realized that we both loved it,” says Dinah. “After we left, we just sat in our car across the street. We hadn’t seen any other houses and we hadn’t made any plans.” It was meant to be. The two-storey 1947 brick home was long and lean with a storybook mansard roof. Inside, though, was another story: it had a good energy but was woefully dated. There was even a swimming pool in the basement that had been long forgotten (now covered by hardwood flooring). SEE SOURCE GUIDE
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Ryan Wilner and Dinah Weldon in their Montreal home. Art (behind sofa) by Ksenia Sizaya, Renwil.
The family spends much of their time in the casual breakfast room off the kitchen where a tonal rug and wallpaper keep things airy. Dining table, rug, LD Shoppe; black chairs, armchair, Serena & Lily; white vase, tray, HomeSense; table linens, 101 Artisans.
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First Fl r Family Room Breakfast Room
Mudroom
Laundry Front Entry 60'
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Dining Room Living Stair Room Hall
Ryan, who co-owns Renwil, a manufacturer and wholesaler of decorative accessories, and Dinah, who worked in e-commerce and is now at home with the kids, thought about taking on the overhaul of the 3,000-square-foot home themselves. The design-savvy pair have a keen interest in the process and know what they like. However, the idea to bring in a designer “was our best yet,” says Ryan. The couple found themselves continually going back to the Instagram feed of Ottawa firm Leclair Decor, run by husband and wife team Melissa and Sacha Leclair. Something about their refined yet edgy designs resonated with the couple. Along with lead designer Grace Doyle, the Leclairs were equally excited about reviving this grand old Montreal home. “It looked so charming and sweet,” says Melissa. Ryan, Dinah and their twin girls, Alice and Hazel, 8, wanted their forever home to be unequivocally inviting and family-friendly. “We wanted it to be light and bright but also warm and comfortable — not too overdone,” says Dinah. “Somewhere you can hang out and relax with friends,” adds Ryan. In response to this brief, the designers focused on harnessing the home’s ample light and creating rooms with unique elements. Function was also top of mind. “There are two eating areas and two sitting areas, one casual and one SEE SOURCE GUIDE
Floor plan illustration by Mojan Javid
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The kitchen was the only room in the house that had been recently renovated when the family moved in. With a classic black and white scheme, raised-panel cabinet doors and ample storage, it was easy to embrace the space as is. OPPOSITE, LEFT: A custom-made globe chandelier takes centre stage in the living room. Its airiness reflects the light feeling also achieved by a coat of fresh white paint and minimal decorative items. Coffee table, Crate & Barrel; armchair, white vases (on coffee table), brass objet (on coffee table), decorative box (on mantel), mirror, sconce, LD Shoppe; throw pillows, Tonic Living; rug, chandelier, Renwil. OPPOSITE, RIGHT: The entry sets the tone for the whole house — casual, youthful and classic. The black and white wallpaper keeps the mood lively. Wallpaper, Milton & King; console, West Elm; ceiling fixture, mirror, vase, basket, throw, rug, LD Shoppe.
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Before The family room was brightened up by swapping out dark, dated wallpaper for white paint. The original tile floor and a new modern sofa keep the room laid-back and informal. Sofa and ottoman by Gus* Modern, NĂźspace; floor lamp, Renwil; throw pillows, Tonic Living; basket, Crate & Barrel; tray (on ottoman), black vase, white vase, hide rug, LD Shoppe.
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The principal bedroom feels like a refined hotel room, thanks to the luxurious bed linens, upholstered headboard and mod chandelier. The addition of wall panel mouldings gives the space a timeless elegance. Bed frame, sconce, nightstand, blue accent pillow, LD Shoppe; blue coverlet, striped and pink accent pillows, McGee & Co.; chandelier, beige coverlet, bed linens, West Elm; art, Minted.
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TOP RIGHT: Most of the major renovations took place in the principal bedroom and bathroom. By stealing space on one side and relocating a door, the designers were able to include everything on Ryan and Dinah’s wish list including double sinks, a walk-in shower and a freestanding tub. Faucet, Jaclo; sconces, vase, LD Shoppe; towels, HomeSense. BOTTOM RIGHT: Hits of black on the fixtures, side table and shower doors give the space dimension. Ceiling fixture by Visual Comfort, Celadon Collection; side table, runner, LD Shoppe; art, Minted.
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formal,” says Sacha. The family uses them all, especially the breakfast room, where they eat most of their meals, play board games, do homework and host friends for card nights. Most of the makeover was cosmetic except for the principal bedroom and ensuite, where more substantial renovations were done. Some of those changes actually fixed past mistakes; after finding the home’s original blueprints, the designers realized their plan moved the bathroom doorway back to its original position. “They would rather have more closet space and a spacious bathroom than a large bedroom,” says Melissa. “We basically gutted it and closed in a doorway on one side. In doing that, we opened up the space more.” A gorgeous octagonal window was uncovered, too. For the girls’ bedrooms, Dinah had the idea of a secret door between the two rooms, giving them both private and communal space. The designers and contractor eagerly embraced this fun assignment, as well as the challenge. Such creative details fill the whole house with a sense of contentment and joy. “We say almost every day that we can’t believe this is our house,” says Ryan. For Dinah, the location turned out to be even better than she imagined. “It’s more central. We walk to things now instead of driving,” she says. “It’s much more social, and I love that.”
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LEFT: The girls’ bedrooms have a sense of wonderment, with playful textiles and bunk beds. Bunk bed, Pottery Barn Kids; rug, Rugs.ca; accent pillows, drapery, drapery hardware, Tonic Living; yellow throw, Wayfair Canada; grey striped throw, LD Shoppe; bed linens, Simons; wall decals, Urbanwalls. SEE SOURCE GUIDE
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LEFT: It took a bit of convincing for Ryan and Dinah to agree to the moody blue-grey walls in the study upstairs, but now they couldn’t love it more. Wallpaper in the same hushed hue helps define the cosy window seat. Sofa, Pottery Barn; sconce, side table, white vases, rug, LD Shoppe; throw pillows, Tonic Living; wallpaper, Hygge & West; ottoman, West Elm; wall colour, Overcoat (CC-544), Benjamin Moore. BOTTOM LEFT: The kids use the mudroom when coming and going from school. Graphic wallpaper and rich colour are playful nods to the period of the house. Wallpaper, Milton & King; runner, art, throw pillows, LD Shoppe. BOTTOM CENTRE: Because the dining room is the first thing you see from the front door, a showstopping custom light fixture was designed by Leclair Decor and fabricated by Ryan’s company, Renwil. Dining table, RH; chairs, white vase (on table), LD Shoppe; drapery, Tonic Living; black bowl, HomeSense; wall colour, Chantilly Lace (OC-65), Benjamin Moore. BOTTOM RIGHT: The dotted wallpaper in the powder room balances the traditional wainscotting and brass accents. Wallpaper, Milton & King; mirror, hand towel, LD Shoppe. OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT AND RIGHT: Dinah was fascinated by the idea of hidden doorways as a child, so she had a secret passageway added between the girls’ rooms. Bed frame, Pottery Barn Kids; pink chair, basket, Wayfair Canada; desk lamp, LD Shoppe; rug, Rugs.ca; drapery, drapery hardware, Tonic Living; wall decals, Urbanwalls; art, Minted.
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The principal bedroom’s seating area effectively turns the space into a second family room. “This room and the family room downstairs get the most use,” says homeowner Quinn Cooper. Architecture and design, StudioAC; interior decorating, Quinn Cooper; sofa, Peaks & Rafters; coffee table, EQ3; rug, tray, Elte Mkt; vase, Ikea; throw pillows, HomeSense; art by Bobbie Burgers, Bau-Xi Gallery.
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FROM 800 KILOMETRES AWAY, QUINN COOPER HELPED TRANSFORM A TRAD TORONTO HOUSE INTO A FAMILY-FRIENDLY HOME THAT’S PACKED WITH CONTEMPORARY STYLE AND ECLECTIC TOUCHES.
Photography courtesy of Quinn Cooper (Before images)
Architecture and design by STUDIOAC Interior decorating by QUINN COOPER Text by AMANDA ROSS Photography by STEPHANI BUCHMAN
A long black table adds drama in the dining room. It’s paired with mid-century modern Danish chairs that were purchased in L.A. Dining table, RH; dining chairs, MidcenturyLA; chandelier, Apparatus Studio; rug, Elte Mkt; Steve Martin photograph series by Norman Seeff, Elte; bowl, HomeSense.
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In the kitchen, engineered European white oak flooring continues up the wall and overhead to define the space. The 12-foot-long island is wrapped in Neolith, and white lacquered cabinets and subway tile make for a simple backdrop. Millwork, Millworx; flooring, Moncer Specialty Flooring; appliances, Miele; backsplash tile, hardware, Ginger’s; Neolith island countertop and facing, Marble Trend; Caesarstone countertop, Marble Plus; rose gold faucet, Roman Bath Centre; stools, EQ3; French oven, Le Creuset.
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AFTER LIVING IN MANHATTAN FOR 12 YEARS, former model Quinn Cooper and her entrepreneur husband, Mike Baker, were ready to move back to Toronto to be closer to friends and family. They had 18-month-old daughter Ryan in tow and another, Cleo, on the way, but they were in no rush — first, they wanted a comfortable home to move in to. Sooner than expected, they found and purchased the perfect place, a stone and stucco house in Forest Hill, a sought-after neighbourhood just above midtown. Andrew Hill and Jennifer Kudlats of StudioAC led the design with Quinn weighing in from New York, with the goal of transforming the dated and drab interiors into modern and airy spaces. Ten months later, the job was done. Today, the home’s now cleaner and more contemporary architecture artfully dovetails with Quinn’s eclectic, playful decorating — which she’s parlayed into an interior decorating business all her own.
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Q&A HOUSE & HOME: How did you find your new home in Toronto? QUINN COOPER: It was one of the first houses I saw. Mike wasn’t with me, but I knew it was everything he wanted — a detached house, a driveway that wasn’t shared — and we needed four bedrooms. Even though I had wanted to live downtown, I saw the potential. It also happened to be on the street where Mike’s family lived when he was born. I thought, Oh no, this is the house! I ended up cancelling all my other viewings.
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BELOW: Mike Baker, Quinn Cooper and their daughters, Ryan, 5, and Cleo, 3, in the breakfast area. Quinn created a simple light fixture with a vintage fishing net and hanging bulb. Banquette millwork, Millworx; tabletop, Ikea; table legs, Etsy; chairs, RH; barn door, barn door hardware, 1925 Workbench; banquette upholstery fabric, The Big Stuff; pom-pom throw pillow, West Elm; striped throw pillow, Clic Gallery; pickle painting (left) by Erin Rothstein, Art Interiors.
Floor plan illustration by Mojan Javid
H&H: When did StudioAC get involved in the renovation? QC: Jennifer Kudlats and I have been friends since high school. She had just left a huge architecture firm to start her own business with co-founder Andrew Hill when we bought our house, so the timing was serendipitous. She was on board from the very beginning. H&H: Was it difficult to do a reno long distance? QC: When you’re in the city where you’re renovating, you’re going to the site often, and you can fixate on things that don’t really matter in the end. Because I was only coming to Toronto once a month, I was free from all that. It actually made it easier for everyone. SEE SOURCE GUIDE
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Before H&H: Did you have any design must-haves? QC: I wanted a big family room, and I wanted to be able to see it from the kitchen. I also wanted a big principal bedroom where our kids could come in and we could all hang out in a space that felt super inviting. H&H: Did you design with your kids in mind? QC: I wanted a home where the girls felt like they could go into every room 80 H&H APRIL 2020
and touch everything. Life is short and I want to live in a space where I feel good, but I don’t want my kids to feel like I’m on top of them all the time, either. Of course, there’s stuff that gets broken, and that’s OK. I tell myself that it’s served us well. H&H: Tell us more about the cool balance of timeless and quirky here that translates to calm, comfortable rooms full of personality. QC: My style is modern eclectic with
vintage flair. When you look at the shell of my house, it’s minimalist; the furniture and art add character. I have an obsession with vintage portraits, and we have modern portraits, too. I find those pieces are conversation starters — people tend to gravitate toward them. I want friends to come into a room and say, “Whoa… that’s so interesting!” The portraits in the living room were found at flea markets and reframed, and the wallpaper depicts eyes. It’s weird, but that’s why I like it. SEE SOURCE GUIDE
A grey coverlet and braided wool rug complete the principal bedroom with cosy layers. Bed frame, Room & Board; nightstand, RH; table lamp, West Elm; coverlet, Zara Home; accent pillows, Clic Gallery; rug, Elte Mkt; art (above nightstand and headboard), Stylegarage. OPPOSITE: In the family room, the ceilings are 10 feet high and the sectional is 12 feet long, so Quinn searched for art that wouldn’t look too small. A series of six Max Wanger prints solved the problem while adding a dose of colour to the otherwise neutral room. Sectional, ottomans, Peaks & Rafters; rug, Elte Mkt; fig tree, Dynasty; tray, RH; cloud prints by Max Wanger, Max Wanger Print Shop.
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H&H: Did you incorporate elements of your New York life here, or does the house represent a fresh start? QC: Going from a 1,400-square-foot apartment to an almost 3,600-squarefoot house was exciting. We were, like, Wow! We can spread out! We definitely brought a mix of stuff from New York, mostly our vintage pieces. The new pieces we bought. H&H: Did this reno inspire you to start your own interior decorating business? QC: The project pushed me to do it for sure. That and having people come to our house all the time and say, “Why aren’t you doing this for a living?” H&H: How do you adapt your style to your clients’ needs? QC: It’s a balancing act between keeping my design true to my own style but also making sure the client is happy. I feel really strongly about making sure designer and client are on the same page before embarking on a project together. Neither party will be happy with the final product if your styles are polar opposites. H&H: What are you working on now? QC: I’ve wrapped up all of my projects because I’m giving birth to our third child in May! I’ll give myself time to enjoy the new baby and my family before I dive back into work again.
Before RIGHT: In Ryan’s bedroom, a bunk bed with curtains and whimsical accessories amp up the fun factor. The Eeyore artwork is from a street vendor in New York. Bunk bed, curtains (for bunk bed), Ikea; dresser, drapery, RH; embroidered fabric (framed, above bed), Boucherouite rug, Etsy; mini piano, Amazon; white rug, Serena & Lily.
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DUMPLINGS for dinner
From left: David Lum, Tanya Geisler, Jisun Yoon and Selda Oncel share delicious dumpling recipes from home.
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From Polish pierogies to Korean mandu, every culture has its own dumplings. Four foodies share their favourite recipes.
KOREAN KIMCHI MANDU
TURKISH MANTI
EASTERN EUROPEAN MEAT AND CABBAGE PIEROGIES CHINESE CHICKEN DUMPLINGS
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THE COOK
JISUN YOON grew up making dumplings with her family in Seoul, South Korea. She immigrated to Canada in 2020 and started a YouTube channel, Jisun’s Kitchen, to share her love of Korean cooking.
Step 1: Use a chopstick to compress filling as needed.
Step 2: Start by making and pinching two pleats together at base.
Step 3: Create pleats by gathering and folding, first on one side of the dumpling and then on the other, until sealed.
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KOREAN KIMCHI MANDU THESE ELEGANT STEAMED DUMPLINGS ARE FILLED WITH A SAVOURY MIXTURE OF KIMCHI, TOFU AND PORK. THE BRAID-STYLE FOLDING TECHNIQUE IS EASIER THAN IT LOOKS!
THE COOK
SELDA ONCEL comes from a big extended family in Istanbul, Turkey. She left a career in finance to follow her passion for food in Toronto. Today, she sells her dishes at local food pop-ups and dreams of owning her own restaurant one day.
Step 1: Sprinkle your surface with flour and roll out the dough.
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TURKISH MANTI TINY POCKETS OF LAMB ARE ENCLOSED IN A SOFT DOUGH THAT’S BOILED AND SERVED WITH GARLICKY YOGURT, A HOT BUTTERY SAUCE AND SPICES.
Step 2: Using a knife, cut the dough into small squares.
Step 3: Place small dabs of filling in the centre of each square. Bring the four points of the square into a cross shape, then seal the edges.
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DAVID LUM got his love of homemade dumplings from his Chinese parents. He’s been a caterer in Toronto for many years, constantly tweaking his recipes to suit the tastes of his clients, and is an avid Instagrammer. Step 1: For a bonnet-style dumpling, first fold in half to enclose the filling, then press into the dumpling to indent.
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CHINESE CHICKEN DUMPLINGS CRUNCHY WATER CHESTNUTS AND A HINT OF FIVE-SPICE POWDER ELEVATE THESE STEAMED, THEN PANFRIED DUMPLINGS.
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Step 1: After rolling out the dough, use a cookie cutter to make circles; place filling in the middle of each one.
THE COOK
TANYA GEISLER made pierogies with her Polish and German parents when she was a kid. She’s a leadership coach and avid home cook who now makes this favourite family recipe with her own daughter.
Step 2: Fold in half to enclose the filling and make a half-moon shape.
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EASTERN EUROPEAN MEAT AND CABBAGE PIEROGIES BEEF, PORK, SAUERKRAUT, MUSHROOMS AND KALE ARE COOKED TOGETHER AND ENCLOSED IN A HOMEMADE PASTA-LIKE DOUGH FOR A LIGHTER TAKE ON TRADITIONAL PIEROGIES. Step 3: Fold one corner in toward the centre, then repeat to make a row of folds along the edge.
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Chef Alessandro Vianello of Vancouver’s Ask for Luigi shares his recipe for Rigatoni alla Bolognese. Q: Having grown up in Italy, I never order pasta Bolognese abroad — it’s just not something you do. This New Year’s Eve, however, I decided to be daring: I ordered the Rigatoni alla Bolognese at Ask for Luigi. I was blown away by the intensity of the flavours and the authenticity of the dish. It was, by far, the highlight of my night. Could you get me the recipe? — MARCO, Vancouver
A: With family roots in northern Italy, Alessandro grew up with home-cooked bowls of pasta Bolognese. Now, he considers it his signature dish. At the restaurant, Alessandro starts his sauce with bone marrow to add flavour and richness. He assures us, though, that substituting canola oil for the marrow will give delicious results, too!
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Korean Kimchi Mandu MAKES 50 DUMPLINGS
PREP TIME: 50 minutes TOTAL TIME: 60 minutes
Mandu are usually made with strongtasting kimchi. If you want your storebought kimchi to ferment more, Jisun suggests leaving it out of the refrigerator for a day or two before making. Dumplings 40 g glass or bean thread noodles (1 cup when cooked and chopped) 160 g firm tofu (about 1 cup crumbled) 220 g kimchi (juice squeezed out), minced (about 1⅓ cups) 160 g ground pork ⅔ cup finely chopped green onion 2 large eggs, separated 2 tbsp perilla powder 2 tbsp Korean red pepper powder 2 tbsp oyster sauce 2 tbsp sesame oil 1 tbsp soy sauce 1 tbsp finely chopped garlic 4 tsp sugar ½ tsp salt 1 pkg. store-bought round dumpling or gyoza wrappers Dipping Sauce 3 tbsp soy sauce 2 tbsp white vinegar 1 tbsp sugar 1½ tsp chicken broth 1½ tsp Korean red pepper powder MAKE FILLING AND DUMPLINGS 1. Bring medium pot of water to a boil over high heat. Add glass noodles and cook for 6 minutes, or until fully hydrated. Remove noodles from pot and set aside. 2. Add tofu to pot and boil for 10 minutes, or until it has become slightly firmer. Drain and cool tofu; blot dry with paper towels and crumble. 3. Chop cooled noodles. In bowl, mix noodles, tofu, kimchi, pork, green onion, egg yolks, perilla and red pepper powders, oyster sauce, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, sugar and salt, and stir. 4. Place about 1 tbsp of filling in each dumpling wrapper, using reserved egg 96 H&H APRIL 2020
whites to seal edges closed. Be sure to squeeze out any air pockets. 5. Pleat as desired and place on tray. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and reserve while filling remaining wrappers. COOK DUMPLINGS 1. Fill pot with about 5 cm of water and bring to a boil over high heat. Line steamer basket with parchment and fill with single layer of dumplings. 2. Place basket over boiling water, turn heat down to medium-low and steam for 8 to 10 minutes, or until dumpling skins are translucent and filling is cooked. MAKE DIPPING SAUCE AND SERVE 1. In small bowl, combine soy sauce, vinegar, sugar, chicken broth and red pepper powder, and whisk until uniform. Serve with mandu.
Turkish Manti SERVES 4
PREP TIME: 60 minutes TOTAL TIME: 70 minutes
Traditionally, manti are made very small, though you can make larger versions — they’re just as delicious and will take less time to pull together! Dough 250 g (2 cups minus 2 tbsp) all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 1 large egg, whisked 95 g (100 mL) water Filling 300 g ground lamb or beef ⅓ cup very finely chopped onion ¼ tsp salt ⅛ tsp black pepper
2 tsp dried spearmint, 1 tsp chili flakes, 1 tsp ground sumac (optional), for garnish MAKE DOUGH 1. In large bowl or bowl of stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Make well in middle, add egg and water, and mix using dough hook or by hand, kneading until dough is uniform. Divide into 2 equal parts, cover with damp dish towel and let rest for 15 minutes. 2. Working with one piece of dough at a time and using rolling pin, sprinkle countertop with flour and roll each piece out to a circle 30 cm in diameter. 3. Using knife, cut into 2½ cm x 2½ cm squares, or larger squares if desired. Reserve. MAKE FILLING AND DUMPLINGS 1. In medium bowl, combine lamb and onion, season with salt and pepper, and mix until well combined. 2. Divide filling mixture equally amongst squares of dough, and enclose each square to make pockets, pinching them to seal. 3. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add dumplings and cook for 5 minutes, stirring to ensure they don’t stick together. Drain and transfer to platter. MAKE SAUCES AND SERVE 1. In bowl, whisk together yogurt and garlic, and season with salt. Reserve. 2. Heat butter in saucepan on medium heat. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring for 1 minute, or until flavours have combined. 3. Spoon Garlic Yogurt over dumplings, followed by hot Butter Sauce. Sprinkle with dried spearmint, chili flakes and sumac. Serve immediately.
Chinese Chicken Dumplings Garlic Yogurt 500 g plain yogurt (2 cups) 2 tsp finely chopped garlic Salt Butter Sauce 7 tbsp unsalted butter 1 tbsp Turkish tomato paste (or Italian version, sold in tube)
MAKES 50 DUMPLINGS
PLAN AHEAD: Filling should chill for
30 minutes to marinate PREP TIME: 50 minutes TOTAL TIME: 60 minutes This recipe is made using the fry-steamfry method, which results in beautifully
cooked dumplings with a bit of crispy lattice on the bottom. Dumplings 2 cups finely chopped Savoy or Napa cabbage 1¼ tsp kosher salt, divided 450 g ground chicken (ideally half dark meat, half light meat) 1 large egg, lightly beaten 1 tbsp oyster sauce 1 tbsp Chinese Shaoxing wine 1 tbsp sesame oil 1½ tsp light soy sauce 1½ tsp grated ginger 1 tsp Chinese five-spice powder ¼ tsp pepper ½ cup finely chopped canned water chestnuts ⅓ cup finely chopped green onion ¼ cup finely chopped, peeled carrot 1 pkg. store-bought round dumpling or gyoza wrappers 2 tbsp each flour and water combined to seal edges Vegetable oil, for frying ½ cup water mixed with 1½ tbsp cornstarch, for lattice Chopped green onion, toasted sesame seeds, spicy chili crisp in oil, as optional garnishes Apricot Dipping Sauce ½ cup good-quality apricot jam or preserves (finely chop any large fruit pieces) 2 tsp fresh lime juice 2 tsp light soy sauce 1 tsp Dijon mustard ¼ tsp finely chopped garlic ¼ tsp finely chopped ginger 1–3 tbsp warm water Black Vinegar Dipping Sauce 2 tbsp Chinese black vinegar 2 tbsp light soy sauce 1 tsp sesame oil 1 tsp chili oil Honey, to taste MAKE FILLING AND DUMPLINGS 1. In colander set over another bowl, add cabbage and sprinkle with 1 tsp of salt. Let sit for at least 20 minutes, then
squeeze out excess water. 2. Combine ground chicken, egg, oyster sauce, Shaoxing wine, sesame oil, soy sauce, ginger, five-spice powder, remaining ¼ tsp of salt and pepper, and stir until uniform. 3. Add reserved cabbage, water chestnuts, green onion and carrot. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow flavours to combine. 4. Cook small piece of filling to taste, and adjust seasoning as needed. 5. Place about 1 tbsp of filling in each dumpling wrapper, working with one wrapper at a time and keeping remaining wrappers covered under plastic wrap. 6. Use mix of flour and water to seal edges closed. Be sure to squeeze out any air pockets. 7. Pleat as desired and place on tray. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and reserve while filling remaining wrappers. COOK DUMPLINGS 1. Heat about 1 tbsp of oil in nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Arrange as many dumplings as you’d like to cook in skillet, flat-side down. 2. Cook without moving for 4 minutes, or until bottoms are lightly brown. 3. To create lattice, in bowl, combine water and cornstarch, reduce heat to low, pour carefully into skillet, and cover. 4. Cook, covered, for 6 minutes, or until most of water is absorbed. Uncover pan, let water evaporate and cook until dumpling bottoms are crisp and cornstarch mixture forms into a crispy lattice, about 3 to 4 more minutes. MAKE DIPPING SAUCES AND SERVE 1. In bowl, stir together jam, lime juice, soy sauce, mustard, garlic and ginger until uniform. Add enough water to achieve dipping sauce consistency. 2. In another bowl, stir together black vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil and chili oil. Add honey, to taste. 3. Place dumplings crispy side facing up on platter to show off lattice. Garnish and serve with dipping sauces.
Eastern European Meat and Cabbage Pierogies MAKES 50 PIEROGIES
PLAN AHEAD: Filling needs to chill
overnight, and dough needs to rest for 60 minutes PREP TIME: 60 minutes TOTAL TIME: 80 minutes This is the Geisler family pierogi recipe. The dough used is different than a traditional pierogi dough, resulting in a lighter and more ravioli-like dumpling. Filling 2 tbsp olive oil, divided 1 cup chopped onion 450 mL sauerkraut 3 cups chopped kale 2 tbsp butter 250 g portobello mushroom caps, chopped (3½ cups) 1 tbsp red wine or port or dry sherry Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste 250 g lean ground beef 250 g ground pork ¼ tsp dried thyme ¼ tsp dried sage Dough 3½ cups (460 g) unbleached all-purpose flour 1 tsp salt 5 large eggs 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 1–2 tbsp water Vegetable oil or butter, for frying Chives and sour cream, for serving MAKE FILLING 1. Heat 1 tbsp of oil in large heavybottomed pot over medium heat. Add onions and sauté for 2 minutes. 2. Add sauerkraut and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring, or until cabbage is soft, liquid has evaporated and flavour has intensified. Add kale and cook for 3 minutes, or until wilted. 3. Scrape into food processer and pulse until uniformly chopped (but not too fine). Set aside. 4. Return pot to high heat. Add butter and swirl to coat. Add mushrooms and H&H APRIL 2020 97
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sauté for 4 minutes, or until liquid has evaporated. Add wine and swirl to incorporate. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Scrape into bowl and set aside. 5. Return pot to high heat. Add remaining 1 tbsp of oil. Add beef and pork and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned. 6. Add thyme, sage and reserved sauerkraut mixture to meat and cook over medium heat for 10 minutes, or until flavours have combined. Season well with salt and pepper, to taste. 7. Add mushroom mixture and cook for 2 more minutes. Scrape into large bowl, cover and chill in refrigerator overnight.
Chef Alessandro Vianello’s Rigatoni alla Bolognese
MAKE DOUGH AND PIEROGIES 1. In large bowl or bowl of stand mixer, combine flour and salt. Make well in middle, add eggs and oil, and mix using dough hook or by hand, kneading until dough is uniform (sprinkle in enough water to bring dough together, but it should be stiff like a pasta dough). Divide into 4 equal parts, cover with damp dish towel and let rest for 60 minutes. 2. Working with one piece of dough at a time, dust with flour and use pasta roller to roll out dough to about 2 mm thick. 3. Transfer to floured surface and use 4" round cookie cutter to cut out wrappers. Place about 2 tbsp of filling in middle of each circle of dough, moistening inside edge with water if needed, to seal. Be sure to squeeze out any air pockets. 4. Pleat as desired and place on lightly floured tray. Cover lightly with plastic wrap and reserve while you roll out remaining dough and fill all dumplings, gathering any scraps and rerolling as needed. COOK PIEROGIES AND SERVE 1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Working in batches to avoid overcrowding, cook pierogies for 5 minutes, or until they are just cooked through. Transfer to oiled tray. 2. Heat a little oil in frying pan on medium heat and fry pierogies for 2 minutes, or until lightly browned (if you plan on freezing), or add a little butter and fry until golden brown for eating right away. Sprinkle with chives and serve with sour cream for dipping. 98 H&H APRIL 2020
SERVES 4
⅓ cup bone marrow, removed from bone (about 100 g), or canola oil ½ cup chopped onion ½ cup peeled, coarsely grated carrot ½ cup coarsely grated celery 2 tsp finely chopped garlic 1 tbsp tomato paste 100 g ground beef 100 g ground pork 100 g ground or finely chopped mortadella ½ tsp finely chopped rosemary ¼ cup red wine 796 mL can Italian plum tomatoes, puréed Salt and pepper, to taste 1 tbsp finely chopped oregano 454 g rigatoni Parmesan and extra-virgin olive oil, for serving MAKE SAUCE 1. In large sauté pan over medium heat, melt bone marrow. Add onion, carrot, celery and garlic, and sauté for 8 minutes, or until vegetables are softened and lightly browned. 2. Add tomato paste and stir to coat vegetables. Cook for 2 minutes, or until tomato paste has darkened and lost its harsh acidity. 3. Turn heat to medium-high, add beef, pork and mortadella, and sauté for 6 minutes. Stir in rosemary. 4. Add wine and stir to dissolve browned bits on bottom of pan. Cook for 1 minute, or until almost fully evaporated. Add tomatoes, turn heat to low and cook, partially covered, for 80 minutes, stirring frequently near the end, or until sauce is reduced to about 3 cups. Season with salt and pepper, and stir in oregano. COOK RIGATONI AND SERVE 1. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente. Drain, reserving a bit of pasta water. 2. Toss pasta in sauce, loosening with pasta cooking water as needed. Top with Parmesan and olive oil and serve.
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Source Guide MAKEOVER Pages 56 to 57 Design, Stacy Begg, houseandhome.com; sewing, MyShades, (905) 764-2489 or myshades.ca; painting and papering, Finer Edge Painting & Wallpapering, (416) 480-0414 or fineredge.ca. Page 56: Bedroom overall: Bed frame, upholstered headboard, bench, nightstands, table lamps, white pillows, bed linens, all by GlucksteinHome, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com; Anna French wallpaper, roman blind fabric, bench upholstery fabric, Thibaut, 1-800-268-1300 or thibautdesign.com; rug, accent pillows, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com; ceiling colour, Light Blue (22), Farrow & Ball, 1-888-511-1121 or farrow-ball.com. Page 57: Chair detail: Armchair by GlucksteinHome, throw pillow, side table, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com. Dresser: Mirror and white art by GlucksteinHome, candelabra, black art, basket, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com; drawer front colour, Worsted (284), Farrow & Ball, 1-888-511-1121 or farrow-ball.com.
KITCHEN OF THE MONTH Pages 52 to 54 Design, MaryLynne Mechino, Allegro Interiors, (416) 414-4625 or allegrointeriors.ca; contracting, Dream Build Homes, (647) 881-6949 or dreambuildhomes.ca. Page 52: Kitchen overall: Cabinets, Cabinetlab, (416) 787-1900 or cabinetlab.com; rug, Signature by Shelly Alexanian, (416) 613-7777
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or signaturebyshelley.ca; House & Home wooden bowl (with lemons), HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca. Page 53: Double doors: House & Home board (on countertop), HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca. Page 54: Elements of the Look: Acadia wood board, HomeSense, 1-800-6469466 or homesense.ca; Hand-knotted Kashkuli Gabbeh rug in Dark Brown and Turquoise, Shop H&H, shophouseandhome.com; Large serving bowl in Greige by Christian Roy, Chic & Basta, (450) 248-7092 or chicbasta.com; 36" Sealed Burner rangetop by Wolf, Bradlee Distributors, (403) 297-1000 or bradlee.net; 4" x 16" Staple tile in White, Ciot, ciot.com; Contemporary cabinet pull in Brushed Nickel by Richelieu, The Home Depot, 1-800-628-0525 or homedepot.ca.
THE PURSUIT OF HAPPINESS Pages 60 to 67 Architecture by Abbott Design, (416) 9442898 or abbotdesign.ca; design by Barbara Purdy, Barbara Purdy Design, (416) 7843400 or barbarapurdydesign.com; contracting, Burnsthrew Carpentry, (613) 813-2950; exterior siding, interior trim work, Brian McNulty Finish Carpentry, (613) 328-4577 or finishcarpentry.ca; plumbing, Madison Plumbing, (613) 243-8374 or plumbingdoneright.ca; electrical, GreenWire Electric, (613) 5612250; excavation, Madison Excavating and Landscaping, (613) 849-9106, (613) 967-9106 or madisonexcavating.com; landscaping, Wentworth Landscapes, (613) 476-1181 or CONTINUED wentworthlandscapes.com;
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windows and doors, ViewTech Window & Doors, (613) 962-2511 or viewtechbelleville.com; exterior glass railings, Trenton Glass & Windows, (613) 394-3597 or trentonglass.net; tile installation, A&E Tile and Stone, (613) 966-2767 or aeceramictile.com; bathroom countertop installation, Blackbird Stone & Tile, (613) 9651800 or blackbirdstoneandtile.com; heating and cooling, Quinte Air Supply, (613) 554-9970 or quinteairsupply.com; painting, Ace Painting & Decorating, (613) 967-0514 or trustedpros.ca/ company/ace-painting-and-decorating; wall colour, Oxford White (CC-30), Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Page 60: Kitchen and dining room: Flooring, Northern Wide Plank Flooring, 1-877-763-6169 or northernwideplank.ca; rug, Rug & Weave, (519) 546-8720 or rugandweave.ca; planter (on floor, left of painting), Lockyer’s Country Gardens, (613) 476-5757 or lockyers.com; art by Lynne Fernie, Oeno Gallery, oenogallery.com. Page 61: Dining room: Custom table, Timberware, timberware.ca; chandelier, Muskoka Living, (705) 765-6840 or muskokaliving.ca; dining chairs, rug, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; bifold doors, Sierra Windows and Doors, (416) 779-5646 or sierrawindows.ca; fireplace mantel, Trumeau Stones, (416) 7607700 or trumeaustones.com; palm plant (on table), The Parlour Studio, (613) 846-0246 or theparlour.studio. Pages 62 and 63: Entry: Bench, Peaks & Rafters, (647) 350-3500, (705) 765-6868 or peaksandrafters.com; light fixture, table lamp, Muskoka Living, (705) 7656840 or muskokaliving.ca; throw pillows, Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or ikea.ca; baskets (under console), Rug & Weave, (519) 546-8720 or rugandweave.ca; mirror, Cocoon Furnishings, (905) 829-2780 or cocoonfurnishings.ca; rug, Y&Co., (416) 968-7700, (514) 287-8998 or ycocarpet.com. Kitchen overall: Cabinets, Brian Kuipers Carpentry, (613) 827-4201 or briankuiperscarpentry.com; backsplash, A&E
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Tile and Stone, (613) 966-2767 or aeceramictile. com; countertops, SCF Countertops, 1-866-2935170 or scfcountertops.ca; pendants, sconces, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com; sink, Kohler, kohler.ca; faucet by Riobel, Ensuite Belleville, (613) 968-3461 or emco.ca/stores/plumbingplus-belleville; stools, West Elm, 1-855-8601082 or westelm.ca; black and white dishware (in upper cabinets), striped pitcher (on back countertop), vases, Saudade, (647) 352-1191 or saudadetoronto.com; island colour, Narragansett Green (HC-157), cabinet colour, Chantilly Lace (OC-65), Benjamin Moore, 1-800361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca; refrigerator by KitchenAid, The Home Depot, 1-800-628-0525 or homedepot.ca; range, vent hood, Thermador, thermador.com; microwave, Sharp, sharp.ca. Screened room: Furniture by Kingsley Bate, Hauser Company Stores, hauserstores.com; screens, Phantom Screens, 1-888-742-6866 or phantomscreens.com; rug, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; Azek decking, Home Hardware/ Home Building Centres, homehardware.ca; throw pillow, HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca. Page 64: Living room overall: Sofas, James Reid Furniture, jamesreidfurniture. net; side chairs, coffee table, Muskoka Living, (705) 765-6840 or muskokaliving.ca; side tables, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; ceiling fan, Big Ass Fans, 888-408-1792 or bigassfans.com; sconce, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com; throw pillows, Memo Showroom, (647) 350-3700 or memoshowroom.com; candlesticks, Kokito, (613) 393-2828 or kokito.ca; vase (on side table), Carson’s Garden + Market, (613) 243-2492 or carsonarthur.com; rug, Y&Co., (416) 968-7700, (514) 287-8998 or ycocarpet.com; fish sculpture by Jean Pierre Schoss, Sybil Frank Gallery, (416) 688-2234, (613) 902-5402 or sybilfrankgallery. com; art by Jennifer Harrison, (902) 634-2879 or jenniferharrison.org; floor lamp (behind sofa), Reid & Siemonsen Design Group, (613) 5487891 or rsdesigners.net. Portrait: Chairs, Hauser Company Stores, hauserstores.com. Lower-level sitting area armchair: Fireplace, The County Fireplace Company, (613) 476-9259 or countyfireplace.ca; chair, footstool, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; rug, Elte Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com; throw pillow, Crate & Barrel, 1-888-657-4108 or crateandbarrel.ca; tree, The Parlour Studio, (613) 846-0246 or theparlour.studio; candlesticks, Kokito, (613) 393-2828 or kokito.ca. Page 65: Lower-level sitting area overall: Sectional, Huppé, (819) 758-1529 or huppe.net; coffee table, Stylegarage, (416) 534-4343 or stylegarage. com; floor lamp, CB2, cb2.ca; throw pillows, Manor Interior Design, (416) 544-1700 or manorinteriordesign.com; bowl, Andrea Piller, andreapiller.com; plant, The Parlour Studio, (613) 846-0246 or theparlour.studio. Page 66: Laundry area: Sliding doors, 1925 Workbench, (647) 859-0595 or 1925workbench.com; cabinets, Brian Kuipers Carpentry, (613) 827-
4201 or briankuiperscarpentry.com; washer, dryer, LG, lg.com. Page 67: Principal bedroom: Bed, Crate & Barrel, 1-888-657-4108 or crateandbarrel.ca; bench, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe. com; sconces, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.ca; rug, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com; drapery fabric, Threadcount Textile & Design, (416) 916-9012 or threadcountinc.com; duvet cover, Kiska Textiles, kiskatextiles.com; bed linens, Cocoon Furnishings, (905) 829-2780 or cocoonfurnishings.ca; white sheets, White Terry Home, whiteterry.com; white vase, Muskoka Living, (705) 765-6840 or muskokaliving.ca; art by Gordon Runge, instagram.com/burnettstyle; basket (in nightstand), Jysk, 1-888-696-JYSK or jysk.ca. Principal bedroom armchair: Chair, Lock & Quay, lockandquay.com/stores; throw, Carson’s Garden + Market, (613) 243-2492 or carsonarthur.com.
HAPPY-GO-LUCKY Pages 68 to 75 Design, Grace Doyle, and Melissa and Sasha Leclair, Leclair Decor, (613) 808-2213 or leclairdecor.com. Page 68: Portrait: Art (behind sofa) by Ksenia Sizaya, Renwil, renwil.com. Page 69: Breakfast room: Dining table, rug, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; black chairs, armchair, Serena & Lily, serenaandlily.com; white vase, tray, HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca; table linens, 101 Artisans, (514) 489-0101. Page 70: Living room: Coffee table, Crate & Barrel, 1-888-657-4108 or crateandbarrel.ca; armchair, white vases (on coffee table), brass objet (on coffee table), decorative box (on mantel), mirror, sconce, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; throw pillows, Tonic Living, (416) 699-9879 or tonicliving.com; rug, chandelier, Renwil, renwil.com. Entry: Wallpaper, Milton & King, miltonandking.com; console, West Elm, 1-855-860-1082 or westelm. com; ceiling fixture, mirror, vase, basket, throw, rug, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com. Page 72: Family room: Sofa and ottoman by Gus* Modern, Nüspace; floor lamp, Renwil, renwil.com; throw pillows, Tonic Living, (416) 699-9879 or tonicliving.com; basket, Crate & Barrel, 1-888-657-4108 or crateandbarrel.ca; tray (on ottoman), black vase, white vase, hide rug, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com. Page 73: Principal bedroom: Bed frame, sconce, nightstand, blue accent pillow, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; blue coverlet, striped and pink accent pillows, McGee & Co., mcgeeandco.com; CONTINUED
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chandelier, beige coverlet, bed linens, West Elm, 1-855-860-1082 or westelm.com; art, Minted, minted.com. Principal bathroom vanity: Faucet, Jaclo, jaclo.com; sconces, vase, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; towels, HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca. Principal bathroom tub: Ceiling fixture by Visual Comfort, Celadon Collection, (514) 932-3306 or celadoncollection.com; side table, runner, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; art, Minted, minted. com. Page 74: Girl’s bedroom pink chair: Bed frame, Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com; pink chair, basket, Wayfair Canada, wayfair.ca; desk lamp, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; rug, Rugs.ca, 1-877-888-8784 or rugs.ca; drapery, drapery hardware, Tonic Living, (416) 699-9879 or tonicliving.com; wall decals, Urbanwalls, uwdecals.com; art, Minted, minted.com. Girl’s bedroom yellow throw: Bunk bed, Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com; rug, Rugs.ca, 1-877-888-8784 or rugs.ca; accent pillows, drapery, drapery hardware, Tonic Living, (416) 699-9879 or tonicliving.com; yellow throw, Wayfair Canada, wayfair.ca; grey striped throw, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; bed linens, Simons, 1-877-666-1840 or simons.ca; wall decals, Urbanwalls, uwdecals.com. Page 75: Study: Sofa, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.ca; sconce, side table, white vases, rug, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe. com; throw pillows, Tonic Living, (416) 699-9879 or tonicliving.com; wallpaper, Hygge & West, (415) 318-6412 or hyggeandwest.com; ottoman, West Elm, 1-855-860-1082 or westelm.com; wall colour, Overcoat (CC-544), Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Mudroom: Wallpaper, Milton & King, miltonandking.com; runner, art, throw pillows, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com. Dining room: Dining table, RH, 1-800-910-9836 or rh.com; chairs, white vase (on table), LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com; drapery, Tonic Living, (416) 6999879 or tonicliving.com; black bowl, HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca; wall colour, Chantilly Lace (OC-65), Benjamin Moore, 1-800361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Powder room: Wallpaper, Milton & King, miltonandking.com; mirror, hand towel, LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com.
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WIT & WHIMSY Pages 76 to 83 Architecture and design, StudioAC, (647) 3410066 or archcollab.com; interior decorating, Quinn Cooper, Quinn Cooper Design, (416)
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716-4140 or quinncooperdesign.com. Page 76: Sitting room off principal bedroom: Sofa, Peaks & Rafters, (647) 350-3500, (705) 765-6868 or peaksandrafters.com; coffee table, EQ3, (416) 533-9090 or eq3.com; rug, tray, Elte Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com; vase, Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or ikea.ca; throw pillows, HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca; art by Bobbie Burgers, Bau-Xi Gallery, (416) 977-0600 or bau-xi.com. Page 77: Dining room: Dining table, RH, 1-800-9109836 or rh.com; dining chairs, MidcenturyLA, midcenturyla.com; chandelier, Apparatus Studio, apparatusstudio.com; rug, Elte Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com; Steve Martin photograph series by Norman Seeff, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com; bowl, HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca. Pages 78 and 79: Kitchen: Millwork, Millworx, (905) 6709001 or millworx.ca; flooring, Moncer Specialty Flooring, moncer.com; appliances, Miele, miele. com; backsplash tile, hardware, Ginger’s, (416) 787-1787 or gingers.com; Neolith island countertop and facing, Marble Trend, (416) 783-9911 or marbletrend.com; Caesarstone countertop, Neolith island countertop and facing fabrication, Marble Plus, (905) 669-9575 or marbleplus.ca; rose gold faucet, Roman Bath Centre, (416) 787-1219 or romanbathcentre. com; stools, EQ3, (416) 533-9090 or eq3.com; French oven, Le Creuset, lecreuset.ca; cutting boards, HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca. Portrait: Banquette millwork, Millworx, (905) 670-9001 or millworx.ca; tabletop, Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or ikea.ca; table legs, Etsy, etsy.ca; chairs, RH, 1-800-9109836 or rh.com; barn door, barn door hardware, 1925 Workbench, (647) 859-0595 or 1925workbench.com; banquette upholstery fabric, The Big Stuff, (416) 921-0696 or thebigstuff.ca; pom-pom throw pillow, West Elm, 1-855-860-1082 or westelm.ca; striped throw pillow, Clic Gallery, clic.com; pickle painting (left) by Erin Rothstein, Art Interiors, (416) 488-3157 or artinteriors.ca. Page 80: Family room: Sectional, ottomans, Peaks & Rafters, (647) 350-3500, (705) 765-6868 or peaksandrafters.com; rug, Elte Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com; fig tree, Dynasty, dynastytoronto.com; tray, RH, 1-800-910-9836 or rh.com; cloud prints by Max Wanger, Max Wanger Print Shop, maxwangerprintshop.com; striped throw pillow (on left), white throw pillow (with two grey stripes), grey striped throw pillow (with white tassels), Clic Gallery, clic.com; pink and navy throw pillows, West Elm, 1-855860-1082 or westelm.ca; white and mauve throw pillow, Rebecca Atwood Designs, shop. rebeccaatwood.com; small striped throw pillow, Steven Alan Home, stevenalan.com. Page 81: Principal bedroom: Bed frame, Room & Board, roomandboard.com; nightstand, RH, 1-800910-9836 or rh.com; table lamp, WestElm, CONTINUED 1-855-860-1082 or
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How do I lay out my narrow family room? Should I do built-ins on either side of the fireplace? I’ve already ordered a sofa and I’m looking for a coffee table — what else do I need to make the space great? — S.S., Toronto
Since your family room is adjacent to the kitchen with its eating counter, and you have a separate dining room, I suggest you ditch your small round table and chairs. Then you’ll have room for a conversation area that includes two new armchairs in a fabric that complements your new sofa. They’ll look great placed side by side to the left of the fireplace. Thanks for sharing your choice of sofa (shown top left); I love how sleek and modern it is. Opt for a round or square coffee table (instead of a rectangle) for the best fit.
I recommend adding a larger rug that runs the length of the room. It should be big enough that the sofa and armchairs sit on it, but not so big that it interferes with the counter stools. To keep the look airy, I would forgo built-ins. Instead, replace your current mirrored chest with a larger, more robust piece and move it over to the left side of the fireplace, and place a generously sized potted plant on the right side. For colour and personality, lean a couple of pieces of art on the chest (they should stop short of the window above) and, to soften the look of the windows flanking the fireplace, consider having slouchy roman blinds made in natural linen. Enjoy your new family room! 1. Serac rug in Natural, Blue and Rust, West Elm. 2. East Hampton hall chest in Cerused Linen, Bernhardt Interiors. 3. Rye Channel sofa, Elte Mkt.
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By BIANCA ZANOTTI
1. Runway fashion, Giambattista Valli. 2. Bohemian lampshade by Mindthegap, The Modern Shop. 3. Elizabeth’s Garden rug, Weavers Art. 4. The Alchemist’s Garden Moonlight Serenade acqua profumata by Gucci, Holt Renfrew. 5. Petal wall light, Elte. 6. Tuberose candle, Aerin. 7. Laurellie Wraparound Floral Leather sandal by Sophia Webster, Saks Fifth Avenue. 8. Miranda Kerr Friendship teacup set by Royal Albert, Hudson’s Bay. 9. Cassis floral fabric by Schumacher, Bilbrough & Co. 10. Flower Buckle Satin clutch by Roger Vivier, Nordstrom. 11. Petal end table, Structube. 12. French Yellow Floral armchair, 1stdibs. 112 H&H APRIL 2020
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Photography by Anthea Simms (runway fashion)
Few things rival the romance of traditional English gardens. Their curated chaos of lavish blooms, at once considered and carefree, have just the balance we’re craving this spring. Giambattista Valli’s playful mini dress, sprinkled with peony pinks and vibrant oranges, nods to this year’s trend for throwback florals. For home, bring the garden indoors with a pot of Lady Grey, served up in Royal Albert’s Miranda Kerr Friendship tea set — scones and clotted cream optional (but not really). Add notes of lavender to a personal fragrance with Gucci’s Acqua Profumata, and fill rooms with the scent of tuberose courtesy of Aerin Lauder’s enchanting candle. This revival of old prints continues with a vintage ’60s embroidered velvet– upholstered armchair steeped in mid-century attitude. Miranda Priestly take note: with a little flair, florals for spring are groundbreaking indeed.
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