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80 90 FEATURES 52 The H&H A-List This year’s picks for our annual celebration of great design, plus the Designer of the Year! 72 House & Home of the Month Georgian on Her Mind Montreal designer Ashley Shaanan renovates a dated house to create a bright and airy forever home for her family.

ON THE COVER An elegant living room by Designer of the Year Anne Hepfer. Story, page 52. Photography by Virginia Macdonald.

80 Holiday Style A New Chapter Inside Sydney Carlaw’s charming and rustic farmhouse in Langley, B.C., with its allnatural holiday decorating. 90 Food & Entertaining Done Like Dinner Renowned New York Times Food Editor Sam Sifton shares delicious improvised dishes from his latest cookbook.

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10 View 12 RSVP Our readers have their say 17 Style Files Hem Interiors’ new online shop, the return of the wallpaper border, hot takes from designer Nike Onile and more The Lakehouse The final chapter of Lynda’s lakehouse series is coming soon! 26 The Healthy Home Furniture and accessories brand St. Frank, and three new sustainable tile collections 28 Finds Warm, textured accents, plus a beautiful botanical wallpaper 30 Colour Spotlight Soot 32 More or Less Key pieces for a retro bedroom 34 Kitchen of the Month A stylish space by Izen Architecture with mid-mod vibes 38 Gift Guide Our roundup of cool presents for everyone on your list 46 Focus Sculptural floor lamps 48 Home Library New design and garden books to give and get 94 Food News An unbelievable buttermilk biscuit recipe, great gift ideas and two new cookbooks 100 Shopping List Our suppliers 101 Source Guide Where to find it 110 Ask a Designer™ Candace Thompson’s advice for refreshing a tired dining room 112 Trendwatch Frosted

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I’ve known our Designer of the Year, Anne Hepfer, since the start, when her lovely traditional designs graced our pages beginning in 2008. Since then, Anne has been a perennial favourite with our readers and has continued to wow us, as you can see from her latest work on our cover. Respected by her peers and loved by her clients, she was the natural choice for this year’s top spot on our A-List. Congratulations on this well-deserved honour, Anne! From my chair, there’s so much more to being a great designer than what you see on our pages. The “greats” have something that’s hard to define. Much like a great actor, a great designer has a larger-than-life persona, a point of view that doesn’t waiver, an eagle eye for details, and a sense of what a room needs that will make it magical. When you walk into a room designed by one of the greats, you feel captivated, enchanted and elated. I’ve interviewed many greats in my day. Most were generous, happy to talk about their work and their process, and always excited and animated when asked to describe their next project. Every one of them spoke about feeling what was right for a space, and the importance of going with your first instincts and not worrying about trends or what might be fashionable today. The great designers are mentors to scores of newcomers, leading the teams required to do the big jobs, inspiring and fuelling tomorrow’s greats. In this issue, we celebrate so much talent that it’s clear we have an abundance of design wealth here in Canada. I hope you check out the ones to watch and look up the many LET’S CONNECT artisans and makers and support them @lyndareevesdesign with your wallet. @houseandhome I also want to take a minute to applaud the team who put this issue 10 H&H DECEMBER 2021

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A Celebration of

I love this look of raised beds in a walled garden by A-List architects Scott & Scott (see page 64).

JULY 2009: This cottage great room was Anne’s first H&H cover.

together. It was a monster — and especially so during a time when we still can’t travel and get into homes as easily as we once could. The A-List package was the work of Emma Reddington, who assembled a long list for consideration, and Wendy Jacob, who interviewed each finalist. Stacy Begg focused on Designer of the Year, reviewing new projects by many, and directing the final shots of Anne and our cover house. Rosemary Poole found makers and vendors worth celebrating from across Canada, and Alice Lawlor, Shelley Frayer and Day Helesic and their teams pulled it all together and created the beautiful package you’re holding now. Welcome to new contributor Peter Saltsman, who produced our Gift Guide (page 38), which is going to take the work out of finding the perfect clever thing for that hard-to-please person on your list. And finally, it’s a real thrill for me to see one of my kitchen heroes, Sam Sifton, in House & Home with some fast and fun recipes from his latest cookbook, The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes. The mailbox has been overflowing lately with lovely letters from readers of our print and digital magazines, website and video audience. We love reading them, and we truly appreciate you, as well as our advertisers and sponsors, who have supported us through these past two difficult years and today, even as their businesses are challenged to get back to pre-Covid success. It’s going to be a great holiday around here, with so much to be grateful for. I hope yours will be, too. From all of us at House & Home Media, wishing you and yours a happy holiday season and a brilliant New Year. Let’s raise a glass to 2022!

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4 1. A woodsy, Middle Ages–inspired display showcases Zingaro’s house collection of candles, body oils, soaps and more. 2. Ceramic mushroom vase, from $85; Scarab vases, $58 each; Beeswax candles in Violet or Rose, $24/pair. 3. Foraged wreath with Solstice Scent, from $125. 4. Solstice candle, $55. 18 H&H DECEMBER 2021

ZINGARO FLORAL PERFUMERY “To honour nature by capturing her purity and rawness,” reads the manifesto of Zingaro Floral Perfumery, a floral design studio, perfumery and boutique in Victoria. It was after moving to Canada’s “city of gardens” that Palma Cafolla, who owns the shop with Shane Murray, felt her passion for floral work reignite. “The natural beauty of Vancouver Island reminded me of how much I missed working with botanicals and flowers,” says Palma, a perfumer and florist originally from Dublin. Now, her mission is to transform the area’s natural elements into scents and floral designs. The 750-square-foot shop opened in June in the Old Town area, known for its heritage shops and warehouses. “Walking on Johnson Street on a snowy day, Shane and I came across this beautiful structure,” says Palma. “When I closed my eyes, the concept of the floral perfumery became crystal clear.” Zingaro draws passersby with windows full of locally sourced evergreen, conifer and floral arrangements — and their sweet fragrance, of course. Inside, on the mezzanine level, the perfumery is decorated with such a captivating mix of greenery, you’d think Mother Nature designed it herself. In the shop, antique cabinets and tables house home goods such as beeswax candles, stationery, vases and curated heirlooms from around the world. Whether you’re seeking a weekend pick-me-up or holiday gift, your first visit here likely won’t be your last.

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BEST BUY: Inspired by ancient woods and the pages of old books, Basilica XII parfum has a top note of ginger cardamom beautifully balanced with orris root and cedarwood incense. $165/50 mL.

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SHAYNE FOX HARDWARE WHO: Shayne Fox,

founder and designer WHERE: Shayne’s castbronze hardware is designed and made in Toronto CONNECT: @shaynefoxhardware, shaynefoxhardware.com THE SCOOP: A production designer in the film industry, Shayne credits downtime between shows for the launch of her namesake hardware studio. “Four years ago, I had this urge to build something that was mine,” she says. “I had also just renovated my kitchen and wanted hardware with an old world feeling. I had a hard time finding anything I liked. Crafting it and making it by hand made sense to me.” PROCESS: Shayne sketches the shapes of her pieces, which include pulls, knobs, hooks and furniture legs, makes moulds, then has the pieces cast at a local foundry. She finishes each piece by hand, lacquering, waxing, plating or blackening them, depending on the finish. “The coolest part of the process is that it’s age-old — even archaic,” she says. “You make an impression in sand

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Cool, Calm and Collected Vancouver designer Andrea Rodman brings her eye for quiet, well-crafted furniture to Hem Interiors, her just-launched online store, making lesser-known Japanese and Scandinavian brands such as Klassik Studio and Ariake Studio available to order within Canada. The Etcetera lounge chair and footstool ( far right), 1970s designs by Jan Ekselius for Artilleriet, feel utterly of the moment and are some of Andrea’s favourites.

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and, in the negative space, you pour in molten metal. I find that very alluring, the idea of making modern shapes with such an ancient process.” EVOLUTION: Earlier collections, such as the Geo series and Pyra series, featured facetted details and substantial profiles. More recently, she’s shifted to slim, organic silhouettes. “With the Skew series, I wanted to create a feeling of the bronze moving,” she says. “There are so many straight lines in our interior spaces, and I wanted to shift away from that.” EXTRAS: Her production design work on the FX series What We Do in the Shadows has brought a Victorian-era influence to her upcoming pieces. “The Victorians had such a different designed environment — the locks, the tassels, the sashes — and I’m here for it. When’s the last time you saw a bronze baseboard skiffer?” UP NEXT: The Teft series, a collab with artist Meghan Price, that sees hardware cast from woven linen cord. 1. Pyra S-hooks, from $22 each; Pyra hanging bar, $175. 2. Pyra baseboard skiffer, $72. 3. Teft pulls, from $66 each.

BELOW, FROM FAR LEFT: PV daybed by Poul Volther for Klassik Studio, $7,560; Outline barstool by Norm Architects for Ariake Studio, $3,104; Paperwood side table by Anderssen & Voll for Ariake Studio, $1,781. All through Hem Interiors. Text by Rosemary Poole/Photography by Trina Turl (Proﬁle)/courtesy of Hem Interiors (Hot Import)/Room styling by Stacey Smithers (Proﬁle)

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Palm (CC4), Farrow & Ball.

PAIR IT WITH: Citrona (CC3), Farrow & Ball. Lush yellow upholstery and high-contrast art ground Community restaurant, which Nike designed in collaboration with Danielle Nicholas Bryk.

Lalique border (at top), Chareau border (just below Lalique), both from $62/roll; Plume wallpaper, from $278/roll.

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MOOD YOU LIKE TO CREATE IN A HOUSE: A sense of wellness and security. DESIGN MOTTO: To create spaces that feel full, each of the senses must be nourished. IF YOU COULD BUY ONLY ONE MORE THING FOR YOUR HOME: I’ve been eyeing the Ame lounge chair by Toronto’s Studio Paolo Ferrari and Japanese textile artist Hiroko Takeda. If there’s a chair that personifies the life of the party — envious hair, wondrous tales of sleepless nights under the stars in the Sahara — it’s this one. KEY INFLUENCE ON DESIGN TRENDS: Round, soft-edged feminine forms, plants with personality like homegrown avocado trees or ficus Audreys, and comfortable minimalism — spaces that feel light and spacious but lend themselves to lounging. INTO: Natural fibre statement pieces such as Caralarga wall hangings and Ben & Aja Blanc’s mirrors. OVER: Fast-fashion interiors, all-white kitchens and shades of grey. CURRENT INSPIRATION: Marrakech. 2 It has a vibrancy that rings so loud your body remembers it well after you’ve left. The Jnane Tamsna hotel is a must-stay. HOW YOU DECORATE FOR THE HOLIDAYS: A cosy but minimalist winter vibe accented with scents of bergamot and black spruce, and ’90s holiday albums playing on repeat.

Countess border, $201/roll. All through Fine & Dandy Co.

DECORATING

“THERE’S VALUE IN CREATING SAFE SPACES THAT POUR BACK INTO US”

1. A rowhouse in Toronto’s Cabbagetown neighbourhood designed by Nike Onile. 2. Luco table by Studioparisien, approx. $16,496. The Invisible Collection. 3. This lounge chair is a collab between Studio Paolo Ferrari and Hiroko Takeda. Ame lounge chair, $15,475. South Hill Home. 22 H&H DECEMBER 2021

BORDER LINES The ongoing revival of traditional wallpaper patterns was bound to lead us back to the border, the muchmaligned decorating flourish of the 1980s. Fear not! The latest looks by Toronto’s Fine & Dandy Co. read like architectural details, mimicking the look of crown moulding or adding a layer of embellishment to baseboards. We’re in. SEE SHOPPING LIST

Text by Rosemary Poole/Photography by Angie Choi, Eyekahfoto (Hot Take, Nike’s portrait)/Andreea Muscurel (Hot Take, Community restaurant)/Jason Wyche Photography (Hot Take, chair)/Lasse Møller Jensen, Gurami Design Studio (Decorating, room)/courtesy of Studio Ode (Hot Take, rowhouse)/The Invisible Collection (Hot Take, table)/Fine & Dandy Co. (Decorating, border)

Designer Nike Onile shares her design preferences and predictions.

ABOVE: Nike Onile made her mark with The Apt by 800 Sq Ft, a shoppable apartment concept in Toronto. She now leads Studio Ode, and has a feature exhibition in the city’s 2022 Nuit Blanche festival.

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Wright This Way A NEW COLLECTION FOR BRIZO CONTINUES THE GREAT ARCHITECT’S COLLABORATIVE DESIGN LEGACY.

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Now With its warm wood finish and angular stream of water, Brizo’s just-launched collection of bath fittings pays tribute to Wright’s focus on the organic principles of design found in nature. ABOVE: Widespread Lavatory faucet in Brilliance Luxe Nickel/Wood, $1,328 (with handles). Brizo.

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Reissued by Italian furniture brand Cassina in 2018, the Taliesin 1 armchair was originally designed by the architect for his Taliesin West home and studio in Arizona. Constructed from a single piece of folded plywood, it’s frequently referred to as “origami in wood.”

This mahogany coffee table set was part of a furniture line for Heritage-Henredon and an effort to bring his style to the masses. (It’s now prized by collectors.) RIGHT: Complete Taliesin coffee table set by Frank Lloyd Wright for HeritageHenredon, $33,452. 1stDibs.

RIGHT: Taliesin 1 armchair for Cassina, $4,470. Inform Interiors.

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To the Parlour!

Cap off holiday fun with cards and classic board games that look stylish enough to live on your table all year round. 1. Geometric G playing card set, $315. Gucci. 2. Marble chess set, $139. CB2. 3. Geo Pattern domino set by Panisa Khunprasert for MoMA, $65. 313 Design Market.

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Text by Joseph Cicerone (History Lesson)/Rosemary Poole (Fun and Games)/Photography courtesy of The Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation Archives, The Museum of Modern Art | Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library, Columbia University, New York. All rights reserved (History Lesson, Frank Lloyd Wright’s portrait)/Brizo (History Lesson, faucet)/Cassina (History Lesson, armchair)/1stDibs (History Lesson, coffee table set)/Gucci (Fun and Games, playing cards)/CB2 (Fun and Games, chess set)/MoMA (Fun and Games, domino set)

Over a career spanning seven decades, Frank Lloyd Wright revolutionized American architecture with his vision of fully integrated, livable design. Beyond his landmark buildings — such as the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City and Fallingwater in rural Pennsylvania — are his furniture, fixtures and fabrics, which live on through archival rereleases and new licensing projects with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation. Here are a few of our favourites.

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1. Ombré Blue glassware, from approx. $22 each. 2. Grey Otomí Sublime framed print, from approx. $2,133. 3. Red Clay Decorative 3 pitcher, approx. $157. All through St. Frank.

WHO: Christina Bryant Herbert (left) and Stephanie Peng, St. Frank, New York. WHAT: A brand featuring new and vintage furniture, accessories, textiles and wallpapers, all ethically sourced from around the world. SOCIAL CRED: “An important part of our mission is to preserve heritage craft techniques like the weaving of our Biddew textiles, which are made in Senegal and a precursor to the mechanized jacquard weaving that is common today,” says Christina. The brand’s Artisan Support Fund shares royalties with makers and offers grants to partners to expand their businesses. BEST ADVICE ON SHOPPING SUSTAINABLY: St. Frank looks for partnerships with organizations that support artisan groups, like Nest or Artisan Resource, who work closely with makers to understand their social and environmental impact. The brand’s vintage pieces are selected with longevity in mind. “Buying vintage and resale is one of the best things you can do to minimize your environmental footprint,” says Stephanie. “We work with textile vendors in Turkey and Guatemala to curate our vintage selection, which allows us to offer one-of-a-kind or limited-edition pieces that can be passed down over generations.” NEXT STEPS: “After focusing on the decorative layer of the home, we’re now exploring the basics,” says Stephanie. In 2022, St. Frank will introduce white bedding with hand-finished details and a line of Turkish bath towels.

Walker Zanger’s City Bricks series remakes the classic subway tile, mixing heavily textured clay with one-third recycled content from manufacturing processes.

SURFACE APPEAL THREE NEW TILE COLLECTIONS THAT CLEVERLY RECLAIM AND REUSE. Clé’s Strata Linea tile collection comes bundled with 10 types of salvaged natural stone pieces, including Carrara, Crema and travertine, that combine for a chic, patchwork look. Bundles offer 11–12 sq.ft. of coverage, from $551.71/bundle. Clé. 26 H&H DECEMBER 2021

Approx. $19.71/sq.ft. Empire Kitchen & Bath.

Livden’s PaperStone tile incorporates recycled paper, recycled melamine and nonpetroleum-derived resins that are heat-pressed to form a durable, vividly patterned surface. Cosmos Pattern in Lightning. From approx. $434/box of eight 12" x 12" tiles. Livden. SEE SHOPPING LIST

By Rosemary Poole/Photography courtesy of St. Frank (Christina and Stephanie’s portrait, glassware, textile print, pitcher)/Clé (Strata Linea tile)/Livden (PaperStone tile)/Walker Zanger (City Bricks tile)

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1. BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS Created using 18th-century techniques, Jaipur wallpaper features pretty botanicals that will liven up a mudroom or entry. In Multicolour by Antoinette Poisson. Nonwoven cellulose paper. 36" w. x 9⅛' l. Approx. $185/roll. French. 3

NEW & NOW This month’s favourites from the world of design. Produced by EMMA REDDINGTON Text by JENNA WILHELMSEN

2. SHELF LIFE This Arts and Crafts plate rack boasts top-quality craftsmanship, with a design that’s reminiscent of intricate chairs or stained glass windows. Birch plywood; iroko wood; ash. 33" h. x 24¼" w. x 11⅜" d. $1,200. John Derian. 3. GRAB AND GO Perfect as a catchall on a foyer table or set atop a dresser, the Manege change tray has colour blocking and an oval shape inspired by horse racetracks. In Bleu Baltique. Hand-lacquered wood; leather. 6¾" l. x 9" w. $840. Hermès. 4. NIGHT LIGHT Install the charming nature-inspired Clary sconce in a hallway or bedroom to cast a cosy, ambient glow. In White Plaster. Plaster. 21¾" h. x 4½" w. x 5" d. Julie Neill. 5. RAISE YOUR GLASS Rest festive drinks on tassel-trimmed Handwoven coasters that have been crafted on traditional looms by Salvadoran artisans. In Amethyst. Cotton; polyester. 5" sq. Approx. $11/set of 4. Paloma & Co.

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6. SNAPPY DRESSER With turned legs and intricate trimwork, the Bamboo chest brings warmth and visual interest to your bedroom. Bamboo. 41½" h. x 46" w. x 20" d. Approx. $6,279. Bunny Williams Home. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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SOOT

This complex hue captivates with its moody allure. Produced by EMMA REDDINGTON | Text by JOSEPH CICERONE

WHY WE LOVE IT

MAKE A STATEMENT For the kitchen of late-night show host Seth Meyers, designer Ashe Leandro combined surface textures in shades of soot for eye-catching dimension. Smooth cabinets, ribbed shiplap walls and black stone counters create the perfect backdrop for accents that have a pop of colour.

Sleek and sophisticated, soot conjures elements of stone and metal seen in classic industrial and Scandinavian design. This softer, more textured relative of deep black contrasts without clashing, making it a charismatic addition to bright and eclectic living spaces. An incredibly versatile shade, sooty black on velvet upholstery is an elevated touch for a home office armchair or, alternatively, a smaller decorative accent in the shade pairs fabulously with rosy undertones or warmer whites for a more subtle look.

“SOOT IS A DUSKY, MORE INVITING SHADE OF BLACK THAT’S EXTREMELY LIVABLE AND PERFECTLY SUITED FOR KITCHEN CABINETS”

SOFT: Off-Black (57), Farrow & Ball.

DEEP: Ebony King (2132-20), Benjamin Moore.

PAIR IT WITH: India Yellow (66), Farrow & Ball.

PAIR IT WITH: Tempe Star (SW 6229), Sherwin-Williams.

— Emma Reddington

Photography by Valerie Wilcox (Emma’s portrait)/Shade Degges (kitchen)/Room design by Ashe Leandro (kitchen)

INSTANT HITS FROM LEFT: Roger armchair in Charcoal/Black by Ransom Culler, $3,565, Elte. Tank decanter in Black by Tom Dixon, $220, Ssense. Botticino rug in Grey/Cream by Jaipur Living, $1,359, Maison Vogue. Lago vessel in Black Marble, $725, Obakki. Sunburst pillow by Justina Blakeney x Loloi, $112, Jungalow. 5810 Black Tempal surface, pricing upon request, Caesarstone. Lauren table lamp in Grey, $285, through shophouseandhome.com.

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MORE OR LESS These key pieces set the tone for a pretty, retro bedroom. Produced by ROSEMARY POOLE

SWING-ARM READING LIGHT

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Bestlite BL6 wall sconce in Brass by Robert Dudley Best for Gubi. Brass; bone china. 21¾" h. x 4⅜" w. x 16½" d. Lumens.

Patten 1-light Swing-arm wall sconce in Aged Brass by Hudson Valley Lighting. Brass; silk. 17½" h. x 4¾" w. x 13" d. Robinson.

1-light Warm Brass sconce by Filament Design. Brass; fabric. 12⅜" h. x 2½" w. x 6⅛" d. The Home Depot Canada.

CHANNEL-TUFTED BED FRAME

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Kyler Tufted Upholstered Low-profile Standard queen bed frame in Pink by Eastern Accents. Manufactured wood; velvet. 58" h. x 64" w. x 86" d. Wayfair Canada.

Dexter Custom Upholstered queen bed frame in Analogy Blush. Engineered wood; polyurethane. 52" h. x 66" w. x 89" d. Urban Barn.

Albi queen bed frame in Pink. MDF; velvet. 41" h. x 66" w. x 88" d. Structube.

ABSTRACT PATTERN THROW $290*

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Arthur throw by Laurie Maun. Recycled cotton. 70" l. x 54" w. Slowdown Studio.

Vista blanket in Off-white by Ferm Living. Cotton. 67" l. x 47¼" w. The Modern Shop.

Abstract Woven throw blanket. Cotton. 52" l. x 37" w. Frankie Print Co.

TEXTURED NIGHTSTAND

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Julius side table in White. Rubberwood; hide; suede; polished brass. 25" h. x 36" w. x 22" d. Kelly Harvey Living.

Taylor nightstand in Ivory. Hardwood; faux shagreen; polished nickel; cast brass. 33" h. x 30" w. x 18" d. Cocoon Furnishings.

Shagreen Embossed nightstand in Ivory by Amanda Ip for Slate Design. Engineered wood; faux PVC shagreen; brass. 21½" h. x 23½" w. x 16" d. CB2.

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KITCHEN OF THE MONTH

FEELING GROOVY

A two-tone Toronto kitchen blends midcentury soul and kid-friendly finishes. Design IZEN ARCHITECTURE Photography ALEX LUKEY Text EMILY EVANS

THE DESIGNERS: Architects Brenda Izen and Jordan Livings, Izen Architecture, Toronto

DESIGN BRIEF: Create a soulful, durable kitchen for a family of five SQ.FT:

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THE LOOK: Mid-century modern meets contemporary curves

LEFT: The kitchen’s quartz backsplash extends behind the banquette, where Erin Rothstein’s Coffees of Toronto art print hangs. Table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Design Within Reach; chairs by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen, Urban Mode. BELOW: Architect Brenda Izen. OPPOSITE: “I’m obsessed with the curved island,” says Brenda. “It’s the standout design feature of this kitchen.” Flush-mount light fixtures by Studio Italia Design, Lodes; millwork, Manorwood Fine Cabinetry; vinyl flooring, Patcraft.

zen Architecture delivered a cool mid-mod kitchen for two doctors with three young kids.

HOUSE & HOME: What inspired you to use walnut for the cabinets and island? BRENDA IZEN: Mid-century modern architecture is known for emphasizing warm woods, especially walnut, and the original house was no exception. We wanted to extend this palette but keep the space very modern, which is how we ended up with a two-tone kitchen.

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H&H: Did you keep anything from the old 1950s kitchen? BI: We reused the brass knobs. They’re original to the house and were an important component of preserving some of the original elements. H&H: How did you land on that island design? BI: Creating a curved island allowed us to widen the circulation around the space, and it was another way of modernizing the kitchen. The slats are a motif that we used throughout

the home. They also echo the channelled upholstery we used on the banquette. H&H: What makes this kitchen so family-friendly? BI: It’s virtually indestructible. The millwork is high-pressure, scratchproof and fingerprintresistant laminate. We also used laminate on the island slats. The banquette is upholstered in a super-durable, wipeable vinyl and the flooring is vinyl tile. H&H DECEMBER 2021 35

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ELEMENTS OF THE LOOK Coffees of Toronto Limited Edition print by Erin Rothstein. $300 (12" x 12"); $900 (36" x 36"). Erin Rothstein.

Oxidized 1479V vinyl flooring by Patcraft. Approx. $7.20/sq.ft. Vifloor.

72" Oval dining table with Laminate Top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll. $7,245. Design Within Reach.

Chelsea 25 mm knob in Satin Brass by Pankaj Gulati. $29. Myoh.

36" Contemporary gas cooktop by Wolf. $4,419. Maroline Distributing.

Wood cabinets with pulls. Approx. $1,300/linear foot. Manorwood Fine Cabinetry. A-Tube Flush-mount light fixture by Studio Italia Design for Lodes. $330. Casa Di Luce.

THE DETAILS

Form counter stool by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen. $511. Urban Mode.

1. Brenda opted for two-tone cabinets: walnut veneer (a nod to the mid-century home) paired with white laminate. Double wall ovens make entertaining easy. Wall ovens, Miele. 2. The original brass knobs stand out perfectly against the white drawers and counters. Counters, backsplash, Vicostone. 3. A door disguised as a cabinet leads to a hidden butler’s pantry outfitted in bold indigo. Indigo laminate, Wilsonart; penny-round backsplash tile, Stone Tile. 4. Millwork houses a desk area accented in the same indigo. Custom wood pulls, Manorwood Fine Cabinetry. 36 H&H DECEMBER 2021

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Photography by Meital Studios (knob)/courtesy of Design Within Reach (table)/Wolf (cooktop)

GIFT GUIDE

THE SEASON Cool holiday gifts for everyone on your list.

By PETER SALTSMAN

of Giving Designer and ceramicist Jonathan Adler takes his signature aesthetic to the floor with this new collab. Not only are these rugs beautiful, their covers are interchangeable, stain-resistant and machine washable. Rug in Venom Sapphire by Jonathan Adler x Ruggable, from $149. Ruggable.

Part accessories tray, part wireless phone charger, this desktop device is 100 per cent great-looking. Catch:3 Essentials wireless charging and accessory tray in Camel, $125. Courant.

This ceramic lamp is handsome in both contemporary and classic interiors, making it a great gift for the design lover on your list. Terra table lamp, $1,760. Viewpnt.

These sleek acrylic trays come in six shades so you can choose their favourite colour, for a beautiful and practical home accent. Fearless Cocktail trays by Alexandra Von Furstenburg, $390 each. Atkinson’s of Vancouver.

For the Home

Handmade in Spain by artisans, this cosy throw is the perfect gift for brightening up a sofa or bedscape. Matisse throw in M-4 by Ezcaray, approx. $422. Goodee.

Ikea’s new air purifier is a smart, stylish way to make any home feel as good as it looks. Starkvind air purifier, $199. Ikea.

For a unique present they’ll never tire of, consider a handblown vase by artists Blair and Eli Hansen. Drip vase in Crystal by Asp & Hand, $460. Neighbour. 38 H&H DECEMBER 2021

Shinola has teamed up with Crate and Barrel to create this collection of steak knives, a must-buy gift for the home cook. Runwell Jumbo steak knives set by Shinola, $149/set. Crate and Barrel.

Thanks to a foolproof design, this gadget is hands down the easiest way to make ice cream — plus milkshakes, sorbets and smoothies — at home. Creami ice cream maker, $249. Ninja Canada.

This set of handmade French porcelain bakeware is as handsome as it is elegant — the ideal gift for the baker in your life. The Bakeware set in Red Rim, $328/set. Made-in.

Perfect for coffee lovers, a bright carafe is sure to start their day off right. Yield Pour-over carafe in Cobalt, $110. Easy Tiger Goods.

For the Cook A super-stylish water carbonator will look great on their counter, even when it’s not in use. AWA carbonator, $189. Drinkawa.

These handsome sculptural bowls are made exclusively for Wills & Prior by McKay Woodwork. Walnut bowls by W&P Studio, from $28 each. Wills & Prior. SEE SHOPPING LIST

This Indigenous, femaleowned business makes maple syrup from local ingredients. This special batch is infused with barrel-aged Kentucky bourbon. Barrel-aged Bourbon maple syrup, $20/200 mL. Wabanaki Maple.

For the foodies in your clan, gift them olive oil from Brooklyn’s trendy Frankies Spuntino restaurant and wine bar. Frankies 457 Spuntino Extra-virgin olive oil, $35/500 mL. Erin & Co. H&H DECEMBER 2021 39

GIFT GUIDE Photographer and bon vivant Matt Hranek’s adoration of the negroni is legendary. His book is packed with recipes, stories and all-time great versions of this most special drink. The Negroni: A Love Affair with a Classic Cocktail book, $23. Indigo.

They’ll love receiving this glassware by the British designer: the cocktail glasses are handblown and the puck-like bases, sleek and sturdy. Puck cocktail glass set by Tom Dixon, $110/set. Ssense.

The rattan renaissance continues! This sophisticated bar cart is a cool gift for a home mixologist. Martini, anyone? Feliz Rattan bar cart by Mermelada Estudio, $749. CB2.

A wine stopper is a fun present for an oenophile — the mirrorpolished stainless steel orb adds festive sparkle to a bottle. Mass wine stopper by FS Objects, $136. Hopson Grace.

Small, simple and surprising for the price, this flask might be the ultimate stocking stuffer. Hammered Brass flask in Gold, $10. HomeSense.

For the Host

Three of the Best Speakers

This luxe portable speaker is a design object in its own right, with leather detailing and a light show that synchronizes with your music. Horizon Light Up speaker, $3,850. Louis Vuitton.

Designer Sandy Chilewich brings a graphic touch to tables with a colour-blocked placemat. Chilewich Tint placemat in Meridian, $33. MoMa Design Store.

With interchangeable fronts, this Wi-Fi-enabled wall-mounted speaker blends in to any decorating scheme. And thanks to the collab with Sonos, it sounds as good as it looks! Symfonisk Picture Frame speaker in White by Ikea x Sonos, $249. Ikea. 40 H&H DECEMBER 2021

This portable Wi-Fi speaker looks stylish laying down, standing up or hanging on the wall. It’s also Cradleto-Cradle-certified, which means the construction is as sustainable as possible, and it’s built to last. Portable Wi-Fi speaker in Gold Tone by Beosound Level, $2,299. Bang & Olufsen.

Slip a fragrance into a carry-on for a reviving hit of fresh florals, mandarin and vetiver. Venise eau de toilette by Diptyque, $124/three ¼ oz. bottles. Nordstrom.

Here’s a great gadget for the nomad on your list. Six different sounds will help put them to sleep, and it powers down once they’ve nodded off. Yogasleep Travelcube portable white noise sound machine, $50. Indigo.

Featuring a detail from artist Katsushika Hokusai’s famous woodblock print, this unique adaptor includes a universal socket. Hokusai Great Wave World travel adapter, approx. $44. The Met Store.

For the Traveller

Three of the Best Travel Bags

Emblazoned with two prints from Andy Warhol’s 1986 Camouflage paintings, a perfect duffel for on-the-go art lovers. Andy Warhol duffel, $129. Herschel Supply Co.

This update on Rimowa’s classic rolling cabin suitcase fits the exuberant mood of a long-awaited trip. Essential Cabin Neon suitcase in Pink, $1,060. Rimowa.

Made with natural ingredients including sea buckthorn, rose hip and hempseed oil, this revitalizing serum is ideal for a traveller’s toiletry kit (whether they’re ski bunnies or sun worshippers!). Regenerate face serum, $30/30 mL. Wildcraft.

These vegetable-tanned leather, hand-stitched slippers are perfect for bringing a touch of comfort when your loved one’s away. Building Block house slippers in Tan, $170. Old Faithful Shop.

A tote that folds flat so you can slip it into your carry-on. Hauling your souvenirs back home has never been easier. And it’s made with 22 upcycled plastic water bottles! Fold-up bag in Scuba Navy, $85. Paravel.

Whether they’re looking for vacation inspiration or just armchair travelling, this collection of books will have them dreaming of far-flung destinations. Travel book series classic collection, from $95 each. Assouline. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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GIFT GUIDE

For the Kids Books make wonderful presents, but they’ll need a stylish way to store them. Bookends in Space or Rainbow by Mini Maison, $40/set. Indigo.

Gift this cookbook by Joshua David Stein to a family who loves to cook together. Cooking for Your Kids: At Home with the World’s Greatest Chefs cookbook, $50. Phaidon.

These black resin blocks are modelled after a vintage French design and are sure to inspire the next generation of architects. Artist’s block set, approx. $153/set. Jayson Home.

Sustainably made from merino wool and recycled polyester filling, this plush toy is as eco-conscious as it is cosy. Roy Merino Wool teddy, approx. $96. Ferm Living.

For Your Pet

This delightful dog bed marries a striking textile with a comfy pillow that will be irresistible for your pup. Check dog bed in Black & White by Dusen Dusen, $250. Ssense. 42 H&H DECEMBER 2021

This 100 per cent merino wool sweater wouldn’t look out of place in your own closet — except for the leash hole on the back. Fair Isle–pattern dog sweater in Ivory/Multi, $80. Ware of the Dog.

A good-looking food bowl for your pet is hard to find. This one, by socially conscious and BIPOC-led pet brand Sir Dogwood, is one of the best. Ripple pet bowl in Cloud, $31. Sir Dogwood. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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LEADINGLights THE ABBOTT This natureinspired floor lamp has a tropical vibe, with golden leaves layered above a solid marble base. In Gold/ White. Brass; microfibre; cotton. 64" h. x 15" diam. $1,461. Robinson.

THE FYXNÄS Search no further for perfect mood lighting — this lamp’s fabric shade illuminates with a soothing glow. In Turquoise. Powder-coated steel; polyester. 51" h. x 18" diam. $35. Ikea. THE 9602 With its woven shade and sleek brass details, this floor lamp by Gubi is both airy and elegant. In Wicker Willow. Rattan. 70⅜" h. x 24⅞" diam. $1,856. GR Shop by Gabriel Ross.

THE SPOTLIGHT A substantial post, dimmer functionality and a spotlight-inspired shade combine in this cool, Canadiandesigned piece. In Black. Aluminum. 55" h. x 14" diam. $1,695. AndLight.

THE CIRCUS This unique lamp has visual interest from top to bottom. In Natural/Wood/Brushed Brass/Offwhite. Mangowood; brass; synthetic fabric. 66½" h. x 22" diam. $2,576. Currey & Company. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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THE CLARKSON The three cylindrical shades atop this stylish accent cast a soft and inviting glow. In Antique Brass by Visual Comfort & Aerin. Brass; linen. 62½" h. x 22¼" diam. $3,609. Robinson.

THE RANDALL This modern — and affordable — design is a dream for nighttime studying or working from home. In Black Steel. Steel. 70½" h. x 15¼" w. x 36" d. $269. Urban Barn.

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THE TRIPOD HM8 First designed in 1953, this iconic mid-century modern floor lamp is finally widely available. In Maroon by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition. Aluminum; steel; brass. 52⅞" h. x 18½" w. x 24⅞" d. $1,050. Mjölk.

From decorative to spare and sculptural, the latest floor lamps are as beautiful as they are functional. Produced by EMMA REDDINGTON | Text by JOSEPH CICERONE THE ELLA This chic, minimalist accent has a striking sculptural form. In Black. Poplar; cotton. 56" h. x 20" diam. $189. Structube.

THE MODERN CLASSIC Design lovers will appreciate the craftsmanship of this John-Richard floor lamp, with its dramatic carved baluster. In Black & Grey. Concrete; wood; silk. 77½" h. x 18" diam. $1,245. Kathy Kuo Home.

THE BENTON An adjustable shade makes this lamp both functional and great-looking. In Natural Brass. Brass; leather. 53½" h. x 10" w. x 20" d. Approx. $1,972. Ralph Lauren Home.

THE THREE LIGHT TRIPOD Sleek brass legs complement creamy white shades in this luxe floor lamp by Stilnovo. In White. 70" h. x 28" diam. $6,204. 1stDibs.

THE ALDEAN The mid-century vibe and vintage brass details make this accent ideal for flanking upholstered furniture. In Black/Vintage Brass/Off-white. Aluminum; linen. 63" h. x 23" diam. Approx. $3,135. Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams.

THE MOONSHINE A beautiful ikatpatterned shade brings personality to this lamp’s classic silhouette. In Natural Whitewash. Mangowood; linen. 53" h. x 11¾" diam. Approx. $340. Pooky Lighting.

THE FOLES Pair this angular floor lamp with warm, organic pieces to create a lively contrast. In Burnished Brass by Chapman & Myers. Brass. 46" h. x 16¾" diam. Approx. $564. Circa Lighting.

THE AKARI UF4-31N Isamu Noguchi’s iconic paper lantern offers a harmonious blend of Japanese craftsmanship and modernist form, a hallmark of 1950s design. Powder-coated steel; bamboo; washi paper. 75" h. x 13" diam. $1,300. Noguchi Museum Shop. H&H DECEMBER 2021 47

HOME LIBRARY

MUST READS Our pick of the best home and garden books to give and get. By WENDY JACOB L AUREN LIE

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FEELS LIKE HOME: RELAXED INTERIORS FOR A MEANINGFUL LIFE

Panelled walls painted moss green and natureinspired art give this study a soulful vibe.

Abrams, 2021, $57. Designer, co-host of HGTV’s Best House on the Block and mom of five, Lauren Liess reveals a collection of client homes that include a farmhouse, beach cottage, home in the woods and Spanish-style abode. What ties them together is her family-friendly approach, with an emphasis on natural materials. She’s pragmatic about maximizing space, encouraging her clients to keep only what they love and need. “So much is shiny and new today,” says Lauren. “Life and time change things — designing with materials and objects that have the ability to age well promises that a house will continue to look its best, no matter what life throws at it.”

SHAWN HENDERSON: INTERIORS IN CONTEXT By Shawn Henderson The New York designer’s interiors are orderly, serene and quiet, with an underlying richness (just consider his own cork-lined powder room). Shawn’s soothing neutral palettes and sculptural chairs wrapped in velvet upholstery speak to sensual minimalists everywhere. Monacelli, 2021, $79.

WORKSTEAD: INTERIORS OF BEAUTY AND NECESSITY By Workstead, text by David Sokol Those who embrace the cool edge of Brooklyn brownstones will love this compilation of projects by Brooklyn Heights, NYC studio Workstead. The firm has a particular genius for updating historical properties and honouring craftsmanship, both past and present, with timeless results. Rizzoli, 2021, $85. 48 H&H DECEMBER 2021

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Photography by Helen Norman (Lauren’s portrait, Feels Like Home)/Rayon Richards (Hadley’s portrait)/Matthew Williams (Workstead)/Stephen Kent Johnson (Shawn Henderson)/Jessica Klewicki Glynn (Beachside)/Leela Cyd (Small Garden Style)/ Jane Cumberbatch (Pure Style in the Garden)/Interior design by Britt Taner (Beachside living room)

By Lauren Liess

A large-scale portrait by Alex Katz overlooks the living room in a house decorated by Rod Mickley.

SMALL GARDEN STYLE: A DESIGN GUIDE FOR OUTDOOR ROOMS AND CONTAINERS By Isa Hendry Eaton and Jennifer Blaise Kramer If someone on your list has a small garden, this book shows the power of possibility. There’s practical information on garden styles and design, how to build a container garden and tips on hardscaping and plant selection. Ten Speed Press, 2021, $29.

BEACHSIDE: WINDSOR ARCHITECTURE AND DESIGN By Hadley Keller Vendome Press, 2021, $85. Snowbirds will appreciate an inside peek at Windsor, the exclusive palmlined enclave in Vero Beach, HA R Fla. Founded by DLE Y KELLE Canadians Galen and Hilary Weston 30 years ago, Windsor embraces New Urbanism’s consistent traditional architecture. Several A-list architects and designers such as Tom Scheerer, John Stefanidis and Amanda Lindroth riff on the Anglo-Caribbean style. Steven Gambrel notes: “Although the architecture is reminiscent of period houses, you don’t feel restricted.” The chapter Pools, Terraces, Verandas and Courtyards is almost as much of a mood boost as an airline ticket in the middle of winter.

The recent home of Bonnie Brooks.

PURE STYLE IN THE GARDEN: CREATING AN OUTDOOR HAVEN By Jane Cumberbatch This book is a diary of British garden guru Jane Cumberbatch’s own London garden, illustrated by her photos, paintings and notes. For gardeners contemplating a long winter, Jane shares insights for savouring the beauty of each season and its bounty. Pimpernel Press, 2021, $35. H&H DECEMBER 2021 49

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We’re in awe of the designers, architects and creatives who have continued to do great work in yet another difficult year. To our 2021 Designer of the Year, Anne Hepfer, we salute you! Here’s to the power of true talent. Produced by EMMA REDDINGTON | Text by WENDY JACOB

THE H&H A-LIST Design ANNE HEPFER Photography VIRGINIA MACDONALD Text WENDY JACOB

AN AMBASSADOR FOR CLASSIC DECORATING AND BOLD COLOUR, ANNE HEPFER DESIGNS ROOMS WITH STAYING POWER.

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This family room is a major hub for gathering, with a pair of plush barrel-back chairs and vibrant custom art. Sofas, armchairs, Anne Hepfer Designs; rug, The Red Carpet & Rug Company; art (above sofa) by Jodie Fletcher.

NNE’S HISTORY WITH HOUSE & HOME stretches back for more than a decade, and that kind of longevity isn’t an accident. For starters, the designer — who grew up in leafy Greenwich, Conn., but regularly made pilgrimages to galleries, museums and showhomes in New York — has a serious design pedigree. Following a bachelor of science at Vanderbilt University, she attended Parsons School of Design and was hired by esteemed Manhattan architect Daniel Romualdez right after graduation. She started her own design business in 2003 and, the following year, after marrying a Canadian, she moved her firm to Toronto. Anne excels at translating a client’s vision into something that suits them so perfectly, it becomes an enduring style statement. “I’ve been tagged the Queen of Colour,” says Anne, chalking up the title to her willingness to take risks. “I create customized interiors and, when I design, every element is intentional and has purpose and function.” It’s something she explores in her first book launching next August, Mood: Interiors & Inspiration, which opens the doors to spaces she’s created for an international clientele (with locales from Muskoka to Miami to San Francisco), as well as for her own family. “It’s very hard for me to define what my style is since it’s constantly evolving,” she says, “but it’s classic and timeless. I look back at projects I did 15 years ago, and I think they still stand the test of time.”

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The coffee table in the family room is prime real estate for books, objets and fresh flowers. Custom coffee table, Anne Hepfer Designs.

T H E N E O C L A S S I C A L R E V I VA L , T O R O N T O THIS PROJECT IN MIDTOWN TORONTO for a blended family with five teenagers is full of Anne’s signature touches. Primary colours, vibrant art and plush, curvy furniture are amped up by bespoke flourishes including edge trim on triple-fold drapery and headboards embellished with pleating or black piping. “What I love about this house is that it’s sophisticated, but you can’t take it so seriously,” says Anne. “It’s a fun house, ready to host joyful family moments.” The home, built in 2014, didn’t require a complete overhaul, but the bathrooms and flooring were updated and a new sauna was installed. “The project was more decorative,” says Anne. “We painted the entire house, and there’s new wallpaper, mirrors, TOP LEFT: Gabriel Scott’s furniture and lighting.” Prong bench and colourful The lemon yellow velvet dining chairs art enliven the entry hall. hearken back to cobalt blue seating around a Sculpture (on plinth) by dining table that appeared in H&H’s December Willy Ramos, Odon Wagner Gallery; painting by Kate 2018 issue. “I guess you could say that’s an Taylor, Petroff Gallery. Anne Hepfer move,” says the designer. The BOTTOM LEFT: In the clients, a couple she describes as dynamic, kitchen, shades of red on energetic and cool, were willing to take risks the pendants and stools and weren’t colour shy, either. “In the dining continue the berry palette seen throughout the home. room, the stars were the bold yellow chairs, 54 H&H DECEMBER 2021

“This space is a bit of a throwback,” says Anne, referencing the Saarinen chairs. “I used the rug as a canvas to make the sculptural shape of the chairs stand out.” Pendant, Mambo Unlimited Ideas; chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Design Within Reach; table, Worlds Away.

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A navy ceiling makes the dining room cosy and contrasts the crisp white panelling. Chandelier by Luxxu, Covet House; grasscloth (above panelling and on ceiling) by Barclay Butera, Kravet Canada; rug, The Red Carpet & Rug Company. OPPOSITE: A commissioned piece of art is the focal point of the living room; it echoes the lines of the sofa and armchairs. Cerused cabinets by Vuue, CB2; art by Charlie Oscar Patterson, Duran Mashaal gallery.

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the wow-factor chandelier, the dark walls and ceiling, and the striped drapery. We kept the table and rug simple and quiet to let the other elements speak to each other.” The communal spaces are electrified by other power moves including the red and white breakfast nook with Fireworks pattern drapery by Albert Hadley (a big influence for Anne) and a juicy, red lacquered light fixture. The equally colour-saturated family room is party-ready, with a colour-blocked modular sectional and psychedelic accents. By way of contrast, the principal bedroom is wrapped in a midnight blue patterned wallpaper with a navy ceiling (it’s like sleeping under a night sky) while a daughter’s white and black bedroom is as chic and timeless as a Chanel perfume box. Anne not only thinks about what her clients value today but envisions the home as a stage for memories, where well-loved items play a key role. The kids may recall an epic family game night showdown or a holiday meal around the table, where the furniture and conversation are equally lively. In the living room, good friends can catch up over cocktails on the curvy seating that makes everyone feel engaged and welcome — and no one would change a single thing. There’s no greater compliment for a designer than creating a space that can’t be dated, or where homeowners wouldn’t swap out one chair or vase because every element is in perfect harmony. 58 H&H DECEMBER 2021

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TOP LEFT: The teen girl who occupies this bedroom requested a fashion-forward, graphic look, so Anne trimmed the bed in black piping for a couture detail. Rug, CB2; art, PI Fine Art. TOP RIGHT: Anne wanted to play up wild 1970s-inspired furniture on the lower level, where the family hosts parties and plays games. Sectional, Anne Hepfer Designs; coffee table by Richard Schultz for Knoll, Design Within Reach. BOTTOM LEFT: A backlit mirror gives a space-age glow to a teen’s bathroom. Mirror, Lumidesign; brass fixtures, The Rubinet Faucet Company. OPPOSITE: A pleated linen headboard and plush rug add pure luxury to the principal bedroom while textured metallic wallpaper makes the space cosy and sexy. Ceiling fixture, Hudson Valley Lighting; sconces, Phoenix Day; wallpaper, Phillip Jeffries.

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THE H&H A-LIST JANUARY 2008: This showstopping red library signals the arrival of Anne in the pages of H&H, and still has an iconic quality.

HOW TO DECORATE WITH AN ALL-BLUE PALETTE

AUGUST 2017: Anne decorated this Muskoka boathouse in shades of blue.

WE FIRST STARTED FEATURING ANNE and her work in our January 2008 issue of House & Home. It was her own Toronto home with its dramatic red grasscloth walls — that have remained unchanged — which captivated us, and led to many more features over the years. Anne’s fearless use of colour in both traditional and modern rooms is her signature. On the cottage front, Anne’s look is softer and more serene, but still dramatic. The cottage in our July 2009 issue made for one of our most memorable covers (see View on page 10!). Flash forward a decade to the December 2018 issue, and we did a double take. Contemporary rooms in vibrant colour featuring layers of exquisite furniture, dynamic art and objets had become Anne’s forte. Then, last year, in the December 2020 issue, it was a living room in a glamorous Toronto apartment that won The People’s Choice for favourite home of 2020. E

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JANUARY 2008: Anne’s interiors never seem to get dated (and she doesn’t seem to age, either)!

Photography by Michael Graydon (Anne’s seated portrait, red library)/Virginia Macdonald (Anne’s standing portrait, dining room, living room with vibrant art, grey tonal living room, bedroom, kitchen)

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A LOOK BACK AT ANNE HEPFER’S STYLE OVER THE YEARS.

PEOPLE’S CHOICE 2020 DECEMBER 2018: Colour makes this spare dining room feel rich and allows standout elements such as the chandelier and art to take centre stage.

SEPTEMBER 2020: Floral upholstery, graphic throw pillows and vibrant art show off Anne’s adeptness for layering patterns. SEPTEMBER 2020: A glam chevron-patterned vent hood is the focal point in a condo’s sleek blond wood and white kitchen.

DECEMBER 2018: Sculptural furniture and cobalt upholstery up the luxury factor in a tonal grey living room.

SEPTEMBER 2020: A big fan of wallpaper, Anne uses dramatic patterns like this updated botanical to create an immersive experience.

SOPHISTICATED, LAYERED and carefully edited, rooms designed by Anne are the best proof that a house can be elevated and visually powerful yet still provide a comfortable, supremely livable home for a busy family. After 13 years of gracing our pages, we are so proud and pleased to salute Anne Hepfer as our pick for the 2021 House & Home Designer of the Year. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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A single mirror across a double vanity provides more reflective light for a brightening effect.

Frosty white and cool greys are a beautiful backdrop for an eye-catching soaker tub.

COLLECTIVE STUDIO, TORONTO Longtime collaborators Alana Firestone (left) and Jordy Fagan merged their design firms to form Collective Studio in 2017. Drop-dead gorgeous kitchens, sleek palettes and custom details are the signatures of their fresh take on contemporary style. WHY NOW: A growing list of projects demonstrates the firm’s everevolving sophisticated style. The ability to make small spaces both stylish and functional has become one of their hallmarks. 62 H&H DECEMBER 2021

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TO Watch Industrial-style stools and shapely pendants keep this traditional kitchen feeling fresh.

SMITHERICKSON DESIGNS, CALGARY Principals and co-founders Jenelle Erickson (left) and Stephanie Smith bring out each other’s creativity — earning the duo praise for their unique take on traditional design. Since founding the firm SmithErickson Designs in 2015, the friends and business partners have taken a hands-on approach to design, no matter whether it’s a construction element or room styling. SEE SHOPPING LIST

WHY NOW: Their latest new-build project, a showhome

in Calgary, illustrates Jenelle and Stephanie’s signature style at its best. Featuring a stunning white oak kitchen with black metal accents, the space combines clean-lined mouldings with a contemporary palette. Reminiscent of the work of Studio McGee but with its own distinct approach, this firm is coming into its own. H&H DECEMBER 2021 63

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Architects SCOTT & SCOTT ARCHITECTS, VANCOUVER

VANESSA FONG, TORONTO With more than a decade of architectural practice (seven at her own firm, VFA Architecture + Design) under her belt, Vanessa Fong helmed the re-envisioning of a rustic, 100-year-old Prince Edward County, Ont. house for two Toronto lawyers, using as many local materials and suppliers as possible. WHY NOW: Vanessa’s low-lying, contemporary designs don’t overpower the natural beauty of their surroundings. She relies on materials such as white-stained cedar and stamped cast-concrete bricks (right) to give vernacular architecture fresh attitude. 64 H&H DECEMBER 2021

This P.E.C. home reinterprets an 1880s farmhouse, complete with a homey porch.

Destiny Lynn Seymour lavishes her designs with Indigenous symbols.

T HE A RTIS A N INDIGO ARROWS, WINNIPEG After working as an interior designer with Prairie Architects in Winnipeg for 10 years, Destiny Lynn Seymour, who is Anishinaabe, found it challenging to source fabrics by Indigenous people. Inspired by the geometric graphics she saw on Indigenous ceramics and tools in The Manitoba Museum, she incorporated them into her Indigo Arrows brand, adorning linens, blankets and throw pillows. WHY NOW: Teaming up with entrepreneur Marissa Freed, the Indigo Arrows x Freed collab has produced graphic black and white table linens and a collection of pillows for Urban Barn with coppery metallic accents and faux fur trim. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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TOP: Susan and David used a wall to create a sheltered garden for a Saanich, B.C. home. LEFT: Large-format sliding doors frame views of the terrace.

Since founding their firm in 2012, Susan and David Scott are best known for their respectful adaptations of existing buildings. Using local materials such as Douglas fir and Tlupana marble is a signature of their projects, which are primarily in B.C. “We’re privileged to be in a place where the materials are in our environment,” says David. “Using them responsibly is an important part of our work.” WHY NOW: The husband and wife team have won awards from the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and The Architectural League of New York. Their latest projects include groundbreaking energy systems, further refining their focus on sustainability and longevity.

THE DIYer Elena’s latest project is the renovation of her airy white kitchen in Toronto’s west end.

SIMON JOHNS, EAST BOLTON, QUE.

THE FURNITURE MAKERS

Photography by William Chouinard (Simon’s portrait, sideboard, console)/Mieka Moore (Terry’s portrait)/ Tarun Mittal (Terry Moore chair)/courtesy of This House 5000 (Elena’s portrait, The DIYer)

ABOVE: The new facettedfront Diamond sideboard. BELOW: Simon Johns’ Ledge console is inspired by the cliffs near his home.

BLACK BEAR WOODWORKING, TORONTO Terry Moore is an Ojibway woodworker who studied traditional furniture-making techniques under master craftspeople such as Mac Thomas, Michael Fortune and Buck Tibbitt. Since founding his company in 1994, Terry has used elements from his Anishinaabe background to create pieces using metal, acrylic, glass and sustainably sourced native woods. WHY NOW: Terry makes the annual Necker Cup tennis trophy for Sir Richard Branson and created a boardroom table for the Naskapi Nation. Recently, he designed and made a set of heirloom tables that incorporate carvings rooted in the Ojibway Seven Grandfather Teachings.

Simon Johns is a fine arts– trained designer living and working in the secluded woods of southern Quebec. His one-off and limited-edition sculptural furniture is a reflection of the pure and raw shapes of his surroundings. WHY NOW: Simon’s work is popping up in homes from Brooklyn to Miami to Connecticut, as well as design firms like Les Ensembliers and Kelly Wearstler. His Ledge console sits in the Embassy of Canada to Iceland.

This chair is a tribute to George Nakashima, one of Terry’s heroes.

ELENA LOHSE, TORONTO With 258,000 followers on Instagram and counting, Elena Lohse and her husband, Christoph, made a social media splash renovating their 900-square-foot semi in Toronto’s Junction neighbourhood. Elena tackles projects and gives DIY advice on her blog, This House 5000. WHY NOW: By doing almost all of the work themselves and sourcing vintage furniture, Elena and Christoph have stayed on budget, creating a boho-meetsScandi space, where every room seems to be dipped in a golden glow. She also advocates for eco choices: “When you’re doing things yourself, you have control over the materials you use,” she says. “You can make decisions that will help you reach the goal of sustainability.” H&H DECEMBER 2021 65

Wooden stools by Dan John Anderson; Fluted stone stools by Caterina Moretti; light fixture by Brendan Ravenhill Studio; Beige RBS vessels by Steven Haulenbeek. RIGHT: The Pebble Stool by Jeff Martin.

ALPENGLOW PROJECTS, VANCOUVER

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Operated by Jeff Martin, Alpenglow Projects is a contemporary design and art gallery that treats furniture and lighting as collectible items worthy of a gallery-like setting. Jeff (who produces furniture and small glass objects for his own practice) dedicates a portion of his industrial space to other makers to create “work which is risky in some sense, where our artists and designers have more freedom,” he says. WHY NOW: Alpenglow is a platform for creatives to produce limitedrun art furniture that also serves to connect them to new clientele, similar to New York’s Friedman Benda gallery and the annual Design Miami exhibition south of the border.

CONIFER SHOP, TRURO, N.S. Owner Brett Meech sources many of his products from European antique markets, as evidenced by their timeworn, aged patinas. A favourite of designers like Jonathan Legate, the shop benefits from Brett’s impeccable eye and his ability to style magazine-worthy vignettes, making his wares even more seductive. WHY NOW: In the past, exploring a crammed antique shop or offthe-beaten-path vintage store was both an adventure and an undertaking. But a new breed of retailers such as Conifer Shop, Smash and Vintage Fine Objects are leveraging e-commerce and Instagram to get their wares seen by more shoppers, which means that a greater number of antiques and preloved accent pieces are landing in our homes.

PLANT PLANT, CALGARY

Calgary’s Kyle Chow caters to plant parents everywhere.

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Plant Plant is a unique combination of plant store, studio and production space. Founded by Kyle Chow, the shop (which is located in a former foundry) hosts date night workshops for making DIY terrariums and floral jars, and you can learn how to propagate plants, too. It also offers a monthly subscription box of live plants, plant-related accessories, tools and expert tips, all curated by artists, designers and makers. WHY NOW: With “plant parenting” having gone mainstream, Plant Plant was conceived to serve budding gardeners the horticultural knowledge they need to help their babies thrive.

Brett Meech expertly styles the vintage wares in his East Coast warehouse.

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Clean lines and low-maintenance hedges and grasses make this weekend home in Sagaponack, N.Y., a soothing retreat.

SARAH SKLASH AND APRIL BROWN, PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY AND SAUBLE BEACH, ONT.

T HE L A NDSC A PE DESIGNER A Barcelona living room is a medley of curvy shapes and natural materials.

“As a landscape designer, it’s so important to get your hands dirty,” says Joel.

JOEL LOBLAW, TORONTO

Sarah Sklash (left) and April Brown wield their signature sunset palette in the new motel. SEE SHOPPING LIST

Landscape designer Joel Loblaw does it all: he can give the most petite city backyards major impact or add edge to grand century-old gardens. His pools are sleek and compact, fringed by easy-care plants that allow homeowners to sit back, relax and enjoy the view. WHY NOW: Joel is one of the most established landscape designers in Ontario, lauded for his contemporary gardens that have signature touches such as Corten steel and man-made stone. He’s expanding his knowledge of desert varieties to build the garden at his new home in Marfa, Texas. “The best way to understand the nature of this work is to get right in the dirt and be involved in every step,” he says.

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Photography by Lauren Miller (Sarah and April’s portrait, The Entrepreneurs)/Jeff Speed (Joel’s portrait)/Ty Cole (The Landscape Designer)/Iringó Demeter (Barcelona living room)

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In 2016, Toronto besties Sarah Sklash and April Brown quit their big-city jobs and moved to P.E.C. to revamp a motel that was so run-down it had to advise guests to refrain from gutting fish in the rooms. Reborn as The June Motel, it’s now an Instagram influencer’s dream, with palm-leaf wallpaper, neon pink signs and nightly s’more roasts. WHY NOW: With the success of P.E.C.’s The June Motel under their belts, these enterprising millennials channelled their efforts into another outpost, this time in Sauble Beach, which also received a major facelift. The pair have their own Netflix show, Motel Makeover, and their burgeoning motel empire is well on its way.

VICKY CHARLES, CHARLES & CO, NEW YORK The former Global Head of Design for Soho House Group, Vicky Charles exemplified the chain’s iconic “grit and glamour” look. In 2016, she teamed up with Julia Corden to form Charles & Co, and the duo have built a client roster that includes boldfaced names such as Amal and George Clooney and the Beckhams. WHY NOW: The sustainable, barn-style home Vicky recently designed for Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis nearly broke the internet. Vicky seamlessly merges glam pieces like throne chairs with rustic beams and reclaimed floorboards. H&H DECEMBER 2021 67

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JULY-AUGUST 2021

DESIGN: DEB NELSON Oozing East Coast charm, this dining room in Deb’s Cape Cod–style house is both airy and soulful.

SEPTEMBER 2021

DESIGN: SHARON MIMRAN No one does black and white drama like Sharon. We love how this matte ebony backdrop is the perfect foil for her stellar art collection, including these three pieces by Miró.

JULY-AUGUST 2021

DESIGN: OMB With views like this, we’d love to replace our walls with floor-toceiling windows, too. This is Canadian architecture at its best.

APRIL 2021

DESIGN: NYLA FREE The glass shower stall, marble walls and angled tub are a perfect stage for Nyla’s personal treasures.

MAY 2021

DESIGN: VIRGINIA JOHNSON This lofty studio where Virginia pins inspo photos and samples makes us want to break out our art supplies.

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Photography by Patrick Biller (Sharon Mimran)/Janet Kimber (Deb Nelson)/Ema Peter (OMB)/Alex Lukey (Virginia Johnson, Gillian Atkins)/Phil Crozier (Nyla Free)/Joann Pai (Jackie Kai Ellis)/Valerie Wilcox (Cory DeFrancisco)/Stacey Brandford (Emma Reddington)/Simon Brown (Kit Kemp)/Catherine Gratwicke (Ben Pentreath)/Maxime Desbiens (Nicola Marc)

GREAT MOMENTS of 2021

CELEBRATING 12 INCREDIBLE IMAGES THAT MADE US SWOON THIS YEAR.

JULY-AUGUST 2021

DESIGN: CORY DEFRANCISCO The custom shutters on the windows of this covered porch stopped us in our tracks. The dark coffee table pops in this white envelope.

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SEPTEMBER 2021

DESIGN: JACKIE KAI ELLIS

DESIGN: EMMA REDDINGTON

We wish we could dive into this Parisian-influenced library–dining room with its deep green millwork. Who says books are over?

Grey-green walls and the drama of the Noguchi paper lantern bring modern edge to this graceful Victorian sitting room.

APRIL 2021 OCTOBER 2021

DESIGN: GILLIAN ATKINS

DESIGN: KIT KEMP

We knew this hardworking kitchen was done on a budget and in a time crunch, which makes it even more remarkable that it looks so strong and graphic.

This dramatic headboard is a signature Kit Kemp move, but we also love how she created wainscotting with paint that perfectly shows off the bedside chests.

JAN-FEB 2021

DESIGN: BEN PENTREATH What’s not to love! Epitomizing English cottage style, this layered bedroom balances pattern and colour. Truly a decorator’s dream.

OCTOBER 2021

DESIGN: NICOLA MARC It’s hard to find strong colour and pretty wallpaper without being sweet. Nicola hit it out of the park with her foyer. H&H DECEMBER 2021 69

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READERS’ Choice

OUR READERS VOTED (VERY ENTHUSIASTICALLY) ON 14 HOMES THAT REALLY STOOD OUT THIS YEAR. HERE ARE THE BIG WINNERS.

Photography by Angelina Aristodemo Photography & Design (Hali’s portrait)/Alex Lukey (First Place)

FIRST PLACE

HALI MACDONALD, WITH ARCHITECTURE BY GREN WEIS ARCHITECT & ASSOCIATES AN OAKVILLE, ONT. HOME WITH COUNTRY ESTATE CHARM Layered with elegant antiques, statement light fixtures and lush textures, the home of former NHL hockey player Andrew MacDonald and wife Hali combines contemporary design with the comfort of a regal English country manor. WHAT YOU SAID: “This is probably my favourite home in the 25 years I’ve been reading your magazine.” — @laurakvos, via Instagram “Absolutely beautiful home; so elegantly decorated.” — @audrey_delaney, via Instagram VOTES: 838,344 From the May 2021 issue

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SHIRLEY MEISELS, MHOUSE A EUROPEAN-INSPIRED NEW HOUSE IN KITCHENER, ONT. Sensual touches such as snakeskin-patterned tile, antiqued mirror and smoked glass conjure the atmosphere of a sleek European hotel for a 5,000-square-foot new-build lavished with panelling, herringbone floors and luxe gold accents. WHAT YOU SAID: “That deep purple sectional is pure perfection!” — @amyincanada, via Instagram VOTES: 768,950 From the March 2021 issue

SECOND PLACE THIRD PLACE

Photography by Alex Lukey (Shirley’s portrait)/Kim Jeff ery (Second Place)/Patrick Biller (Brian and Michayla’s portraits, Third Place)/Janis Nicolay (Ami’s portrait, Honourable Mention)

HONOURABLE MENTION

BRIAN MCCOURT AND MICHAYLA CAUGHLIN, BRIAN MCCOURT DESIGN & BUILD A HIP BUNGALOW RENOVATION IN MISSISSAUGA, ONT. Rarely has a suburban staple looked so cool. Brian and Michayla turned a boxy 1960s bungalow into a sunny, open-concept space for a young family. WHAT YOU SAID: “This is one of the best transformations I’ve ever seen! Brilliant use of the space and beautiful finishes!” — @angeroo74, via Instagram “This is a beautiful makeover! I love that they used the existing footprint and elevated it, and I especially love the consideration for kids in the space.” — @joygyant, via Instagram “This is absolutely stunning! I can’t believe it’s the same house; it just blew me away.” — @tballennellie, via Instagram VOTES: 186,212 votes From the September 2021 issue SEE SHOPPING LIST

AMI MCKAY, PURE DESIGN INC. A COTTAGE-STYLE HOME IN LIONS BAY, B.C. This board-and-batten home embodies relaxed coastal style. Washed in a soothing palette of white, blue and warm wood tones, the house features a wall of glass that shows off stunning ocean, mountain and forest views beyond the deck. WHAT YOU SAID: “Just a hint of boho chic.” — @vikkifdesigncoaching, via Instagram VOTES: 6,064 From the July-August 2021 issue H&H DECEMBER 2021 71

HOUSE & HOME OF THE MONTH

MONTREAL DESIGNER ASHLEY SHAANAN TRANSFORMS A DATED HOUSE INTO AN ELEGANT FOREVER HOME FOR HER FAMILY. Design ASHLEY SHAANAN Photography MAXIME DESBIENS Text IRIS BENAROIA

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BOTTOM RIGHT: The armoire has vintage good looks, but it’s actually new. Armoire, Maison Corbeil; armchairs, Structube. OPPOSITE: “When you break it down, my house has no colours, really,” says Ashley. “It’s black, white and neutral earth tones, plus green because it’s natural.”

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WHEN IT COMES TO BUYING HOUSES, the worst one in a great neighbourhood is often a smart, but somewhat risky, investment. When you fall in love, though, logic goes out the window. Designer Ashley Shaanan and her husband, Greg, an importer, couldn’t stop thinking about a 1939 red brick Georgian house they’d seen in Old Hampstead, an upscale suburb 15 minutes from Montreal. The sash windows, mansard roof and pretty gardens were enough to make them snap it up, but the place was in pretty bad shape, with a series of boxy rooms and a very strange layout. “The kitchen was just a small, enclosed square with a door to the backyard,” says Ashley. Not only that, a door off the principal bedroom led… nowhere. “It opened to an empty rooftop with no railing.” Like most old-house renovations, small projects quickly became something much more substantial. “We were going to do a cheap and cheerful renovation,” says the designer, “but as we started working on the plans, I realized this house had the potential to be great.” The full gut job of the Georgian began with the unsexy bits: new windows, a French drain, waterproofing and finishing the basement. Upstairs, an engineer helped complete an extension, which added 500 square feet to the house, and is now the couple’s dreamy principal bedroom and ensuite. On the main floor, the beige broadloom was yanked out to reveal pristine oak flooring that was later stained a dark shade, then Ashley turned her attention to the textured “pimply” effect on the walls. Six years and two kids later (Levi, 3, and Harrison, 19 months), the property has been totally transformed. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

Designer Ashley Shaanan in her home office.

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I ALWAYS LOVE IF A HOUSE HAS NICE, OLD CHARACTER THAT I CAN SAVE

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TOP: The living and dining rooms flow into each other in the centre hall–plan house. The two charming leaded glass windows were left intact. Sofa, Biltmore Domicile; coffee table, Beige. LEFT: The compact foyer features an Italian quartz floating shelf for keys and a stool for taking off shoes. Ceiling fixture, Illuminate Vintage; stool, HomeSense; tile, Italnord. OPPOSITE: In the dining room, a branch-like chandelier complements the hard lines of the quartz-topped table, and the chairs are covered in kid-friendly performance velvet. Ceiling fixture by Avenue Lighting, Montreal Lighting & Hardware; custom dining table, paintings, Ashley Shaanan. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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LEFT: “I like that global, travelled feel,” says Ashley of the vibrant Kazak runner in the kitchen. BELOW AND OPPOSITE: The warm yet bright kitchen brings together two-tone cabinets, a taupe marble backsplash and pendants with an antiqued-brass detail. Pendants by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort, Franklin Empire; counter stools, Maison Corbeil; hardware by Lewis Dolin, Upper Canada Specialty Hardware.

The transition between original and new elements is virtually seamless. “I always love if a house has nice, old character that I can save,” says Ashley. A new panelled tub surround and furniture-like vanity in the principal ensuite continue the traditional aesthetic. In the entry, a deep green paint colour creates a punchy intro to the rooms that follow, and a striking mix of furniture and styles ensures that nothing on the main floor looks heavy-handed. There’s fresh striped upholstery fabric on classic armchairs in the living room, and the green velvet chairs in the dining room beautifully contrast an old-timey armoire. “I don’t have a signature decorating style,” says Ashley, “but I do love earthy tones, natural materials and organic shapes.” And in terms of her design philosophy, she keeps it simple: “You live in your home, so make design choices that are livable, like using performance fabrics on furniture that are beautiful and durable.” Beautified by warm taupes and Shaker-style cabinets, the kitchen is now an inviting spot for cooking and hosting family and friends. The house is worlds away from its beginning, which just goes to show that, with a fresh design outlook, even dated houses can surprise you. Ashley and Greg had the original owner, an older woman, over for tea to see the transformation. “It’s bright, fresh and happy, and we love it,” says Ashley. And so did she, apparently: “She almost fainted when she saw it.” SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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TOP LEFT: Ashley found the sea fan — now framed above the tub in the principal ensuite — on a beach in California. The shelving and Shaker-style panelling on the tub surround are traditional touches. Tub, Mirolin. TOP RIGHT: Instead of a second sink, Ashley created a vanity area. The custom unit is topped with Carrara marble. Sconces, Montreal Lighting & Hardware; mirrors, Renwil; hardware, Lee Valley. BOTTOM LEFT: A comfy faux leather armchair and wall-mounted shelves create a reading nook in Levi’s room. Armchair, Structube; stool, Kif Kif Import. BOTTOM CENTRE: The back deck overlooks a large, lush garden. BOTTOM RIGHT: You’ll often find Ashley in her home office space. She made the budget built-ins herself out of wood and piping from The Home Depot. Ceiling fixture, VdeV Maison; butcherblock (on desk), Ikea; desk chairs, Maison Corbeil.

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HOLIDAY STYLE

A New

r e t p a h C SUBTLY DECORATED FOR THE SEASON, THIS RUSTIC FARMHOUSE IS THE SURPRISING NEXT MOVE FOR DESIGNER SYDNEY CARLAW AND HER FAMILY.

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ACK IN 2010, Sydney Carlaw of Langley, B.C.’s Purity Designs had it all planned out. She had recently finished a 4,200square-foot new-build that had been completely customized for her family — husband Vance, daughters Jessica and Jolene, and their golden retriever, Burch. They intended to repeat the process: building new and flipping every few years. But when they went to move in 2014, a nearby property had hit the market — a much smaller 1,600-square-foot ramshackle farmhouse with just one dated bathroom — and the plans all changed. “It had been vacant for two years and was desolate,” says Sydney, “but the property

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felt like an enchanted forest right out of a Walt Disney movie — and just five minutes from the grocery store!” Their girls, then nine and six, were especially taken by its magic, and the idea of flipping went straight out the window. “We felt like we were destined to be here forever,” she says. A former Dutch mason had purchased the twohectare plot in the 1970s and, with the help of his sons, built the homestead, including a three-bedroom, onebathroom rancher and two small outbuildings (a hay barn and another for his sheep). He meticulously sourced the cedar walls and cladding from Pender Island, B.C., and handlaid the river-rock hearth. The Carlaws couldn’t spot one bit of plastic on-site; even an old wooden broom left behind had been handcrafted. Outside, Sydney dreamed ABOVE: “I love the clean modern vibe this chair brings to the living room,” says Sydney. Armchair, CB2. LEFT: “Natural, organic elements are often my first choice,” says Sydney of the kitchen’s linen chair set against a rift-cut white oak cabinet. Armchair, RH. OPPOSITE: Modern-rustic barstools suit the farmhouse aesthetic. Counter, Fir Stone; stools by Arteriors, Purity Designs.

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Daughters Jessica, 17, and Jolene, 14, have bedrooms joined by this playroom turned teen hangout. Sectional by Van Gogh Designs, coffee table by Style In Form, Purity Designs; rug, West Elm. OPPOSITE, TOP: Floating shelves and a farmhouse sink strike a balance between the contemporary and the classic. Sink by Blanco, Emco. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM LEFT: The kitchen’s heritage hearth features a built-in stone seat crafted by the home’s original owner. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM RIGHT: Layers of natural texture create a refined yet rustic vibe in the dining room. The art is by Canadian artist Sara Genn. Chandelier by Arteriors, Purity Designs; dining chairs, The Goods. SEE SOURCE GUIDE

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of renovating the squirrel-infested gambrel roof barn to create Purity Designs’ new headquarters. The homestead came with an accompanying thicket filled with mice, rats, squirrels and four Romney sheep. “There were so many times when we thought, What are we doing?” says Sydney. “I own a business that employs three others, my husband is in IT having to work from the dining room table; people must think we’re nuts — I think we’re nuts!” The family had just two months to renovate the house and studio barn, but, thankfully, only a light touch was required. “I lean toward a modern West Coast style that’s serene, comfortable and welcoming,” says Sydney. “I love warm, organic neutrals with lots of texture.” New white oak engineered hardwood floors brighten the house while whitewashed cedar walls downplay the wood’s red tones, and the formerly brown beams are now painted grey. “This is an authentic farmhouse,” says Sydney, “but I wanted to add some small contemporary elements.” She chose new flat-front cabinets

I lean toward a modern West Coast style that’s serene, comfortable and welcoming TOP LEFT: During the pandemic, Jessica and Jolene’s grandmother surprised them with a keyboard for the sitting room or “teen wing.” Pendant, Ikea. BOTTOM RIGHT: The bathroom works double duty as a laundry room and features a deep farmhouse sink and bridge faucet. Faucet by Kohler, Emco. OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: A Christmas tree decorated with twinkly lights and simple ornaments takes centre stage in the living room. Bench, table by Arteriors, The Cross. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM LEFT: The couple and their kids, Jessica (middle) and Jolene, get cosy by the firepit. The old barn is currently being renovated. 86 H&H DECEMBER 2021

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Birch bark paper stars reflect the woodsy setting outside.

Sydney forages most of her holiday decorating elements from the surrounding forest on the property. Bowl, Floralista Flower Studio.

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TOP LEFT: In the home’s only bathroom, a mirror is flanked by brushed brass sconces, and the new marble counter includes an extra-high 10-inch curb backsplash. Mirror by Arteriors, Purity Designs; faucet by Kohler, Emco. TOP RIGHT: Twinkly lights add holiday sparkle to Jessica’s bedroom. Bed frame, CF Interiors; bed linens, RH; rug, Ikea. BOTTOM LEFT: Sydney and Vance on the deck. The rustic 1970s-era property is set on a two-hectare plot of land. OPPOSITE: The former gambrel roof hay barn now serves as Purity Designs’ HQ. Pendants by Visual Comfort, Purity Designs; table, RH.

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and modern lighting to update the kitchen, while the main (and only) bathroom went from 1970s green to clean and airy in white. Outside, those weeds gave way to a Russian garlic garden — the spoils of which they now sell at the farmers’ market — and after inheriting those sheep, they became hobby farmers. This year, seven years after moving in, Sydney is in the process of creating a 2,000-square-foot addition. When it comes to the designer’s holiday style, because the farmhouse is straight out of Christmas central casting, the decorating is subtle and simple. “With all that pine and cedar just outside our door, I bring the forest in,” she says. “I love the look of berries and holly, and they already smell like Christmas!” She eschews holiday trinkets in favour of mixing SEE SOURCE GUIDE

greenery with fresh flowers and then weaving in fairy lights, and natural wreaths and garlands abound (including a 42-inch wreath for the barn). Tree-trimming requires a family-friendly approach. “I’m a designer who doesn’t like fussy trees, so the kids’ decorating direction isn’t always my favourite,” says Sydney with a smile. The solution: two Christmas trees, one crafty and cute, with fun school-made ornaments while the other features simple lights and natural eucalyptus inserted throughout. “Honestly, that’s all you need, and it always feels festive,” says Sydney. This charming farmhouse is living proof that taking a leap of faith, just when you think the story’s already written, can lead to a new — and very happy — ending. H&H DECEMBER 2021 89

DONE LIKE DINNER “YOU DON’T NEED A RECIPE!” THAT’S THE RALLYING CRY OF SAM SIFTON, NEW YORK TIMES FOOD EDITOR AND AUTHOR OF THIS YEAR’S MUST-HAVE COOKBOOK FEATURING HIS “NO-RECIPE” RECIPES — PERFECT FOR THOSE QUICK AND DELICIOUS MEALS YOU’LL WANT TO THROW TOGETHER, POST-HOLIDAYS. Photography DAVID MALOSH | Text SAM SIFTON As an editor at The New York Times and in particular as the founding editor of NYT Cooking, our digital cookbook and cooking site, I spend a lot of time bringing together cooks, reporters, chefs and critics to lay out strict instructions for how best to prepare specific dishes. These recipes take a particular form: a list of ingredients and measurements followed by step-by-step directions for how to use them to result in a finished dish. I think of these recipes as sheet music, a form of notation that allows home cooks to recreate the cooking of others, just as a printed chord chart allows Mike from Sheboygan to play the Beatles’ repertoire in his den, passingly well. 90 H&H DECEMBER 2021

But I don’t just cook with recipes, and I am not alone. Indeed, cooking without recipes is a kitchen skill, same as cutting vegetables into dice or flipping an omelette. It’s a proficiency to develop, a way to improve your confidence in the kitchen, and to make the act of cooking fun when it sometimes seems like a chore. Since 2015, I have included one of these no-recipe recipes — an invitation for you to improvise in the kitchen — in every Wednesday edition of What to Cook, the newsletter I write for The Times. What follows are some highlights from that archive, suggestions for things you might cook yourself or for as many people you have or don’t have at the table, any time.”

Photography by David Benthal (Sam’s portraits)/Reprinted from The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes. Text ©2021 by Sam Sifton and The New York Times Company. Photographs ©2021 by David Malosh and food styling by Simon Andrews. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House/Food styling by Simon Andrews

FOOD & ENTERTAINING

RECIPES SAVOURY FRENCH TOAST WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL SPEEDY FISH CHOWDER EASIEST CHICKEN TERIYAKI

RECIPE, PG. 98

SAVOURY FRENCH TOAST WITH CHERRY TOMATOES AND BASIL “It’s axiomatic that a stash of leftover bread makes the best French toast for breakfast, and so it stands to reason that a savoury version would be equally satisfying for the crew around your dinner table. At least that’s true in my house.” SEE SHOPPING LIST

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SPEEDY FISH CHOWDER “For this fast and elegant stew, you’ll need something in the neighbourhood of a quarter- to half-pound of fish fillets per person. Serve with crusty bread.”

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EASIEST CHICKEN TERIYAKI “You don’t need a proper teriyaki sauce to make chicken teriyaki, and you needn’t marinate the chicken in it for hours and hours. Just go fast and joyful.” SEE SHOPPING LIST

The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes by Sam Sifton. Ten Speed Press, 2021, $37.

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FOOD NEWS

ASK A CHEF Amy Hosking of Cole’s shares the recipe for her flaky Buttermilk Biscuits. Q: I recently tried the buttermilk biscuits at Cole’s while staying at the Montage Palmetto Bluff resort in South Carolina, and they were the best biscuits I’ve ever had. They tasted amazing, and it looked like they had layers. Can you get the recipe for me? — DAVID, Toronto

A: Amy has discovered the secret to beautiful biscuits: White Lily flour. Beloved by seasoned bakers, this flour has the perfect amount of gluten, which helps give these biscuits their flaky texture (find it on Amazon or at specialty grocery stores). To achieve the layered structure, she uses a laminating technique, where the dough is rolled out and folded multiple times to create thin layers. “The laminating process makes these delicious biscuits unique,” says Amy. Send your questions to askachef@ hhmedia.com

GREAT GIFTS

Need a fun — and delicious — gift idea? A box of chocolates from Delysia Chocolatier is just the ticket. The Winter Wonderland collection is now available in Canada and features unique flavours such as Peppermint Mocha, Hot Toddy and Campfire Spiced Muffin. Irresistible! Approx. $70/16-piece box. Delysia Chocolatier.

A perfect host gift, the Original salt & grater set by Rivsalt comes with a highquality stainless steel grater and handsome oak stand for your table. Simply grate the salt onto your holiday feast for an elevated seasoning experience. $40. Holt Renfrew.

MAKE THE CUT Handsomely crafted in wood and brass, the Straight Edge scullery chopper is a thoughtful present for the home cook. The kitchen essential makes quick work of chopping vegetables, herbs, cheese and even dough. $108. Wren & Brier Shoppe.

CLEAN PLATES

Give the gift of a pretty table setting with these Pomegranate appetizer plates by Oui. Their simple shape and playful colours are perfect for holiday hosting. $36/set of 4. Indigo.

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Photography courtesy of Montage Palmetto Bluff (Amy’s portrait, biscuits)/Holt Renfrew (salt rock)/ Delysia Chocolatier (chocolates)/Wren & Brier Shoppe (scullery chopper)/Indigo (plates)

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Into the Woods A collab between Nespresso and Colombian fashion designer Johanna Ortiz, the Gifts of the Forest limited-edition collection of coffees is inspired by the brand’s ongoing commitment to protecting the Amazon forest and the local communities that call it home. Try rich flavours such as Forest Black, Forest Fruit and Forest Almond. $12/sleeve. Nespresso.

Roasted Garlic & Sea Salt bread is a new limited-edition loaf from Stonemill Bakehouse. Flavourful, aromatic and made with quality non-GMO ingredients, this vegan bread is naturally fermented and has no artificial flavours or preservatives. $5. Loblaws.

COOL TOOL

EASY DOES IT

Make a toast this holiday season with Jacob’s Creek Sparkling Moscato rosé. The light and refreshing wine has notes of fragrant raspberry and strawberry with hints of pear. $14. LCBO.

COOKBOOKS OF THE MONTH Naturally, Delicious Dinners by Danny Seo Environmental lifestyle expert and author Danny Seo’s latest cookbook is packed with 100 recipes that are organic, healthful — and taste delicious. Learn how to make nutritious, comforting dishes that promote mindfulness and sustainability. Standout recipes include Chipotle BBQ Pulled Carrot Sloppy Joes, Roasted Cauliflower and Chickpea Penne, and Pumpkin Rosemary Biscuits. $40, 2021, Gibbs Smith. WEB EXCLUSIVE! For recipes from these books, visit houseandhome.com/dec2021 96 H&H DECEMBER 2021

Bayrut: The Cookbook: Recipes from the Heart of a Lebanese City Kitchen by Hisham Assaad Penned by graphic designer and food blogger Hisham Assaad, this cookbook not only includes fresh and flavourful recipes from Beirut but also shines a light on the city’s vibrant and sometimes turbulent heritage. Be sure to try traditional dishes such as Hummus with Soujokspiced Beef, Topped Lebanese Flatbreads and Semolina & Coconut Cake. $47, 2021, Rizzoli. SEE SHOPPING LIST

Photography by Hisham Assaad (Hisham’s portrait)/Jonas Jungblut (Naturally, Delicious Dinners)/ courtesy of Nespresso (coff ee pods)/Stonemill Bakehouse (bread)/Jacob’s Creek (rosé)/Cuisipro (sling)

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Elevate your desserts above simmering water for even baking, or safely lift dishes out of pressure cookers with the innovative Cuisipro Cooking and Baking sling. This handy tool is compact, made from food-grade silicone and dishwasher safe. $20. Hudson’s Bay.

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Eggs Basil Hot sauce Bread Butter Cherry tomatoes Basil MAKE FRENCH TOAST Whisk the eggs in a shallow bowl as you usually would for French toast, but omit any sugar and cinnamon, and instead hit the eggs with pepper, chopped basil and a dash of hot sauce. Slide some slices of old bread in there to soak, then fry up the toasts in butter. Scattering a few handfuls of halved cherry tomatoes into the pan as the bread cooks yields a fine topping. Sprinkle basil leaves over. Doubters will doubt no more.

Speedy Fish Chowder Bacon Onion Carrot Potatoes Paprika Fish stock Bay leaf Cream Fish MAKE FISH CHOWDER Dice a strip or two of bacon. Add it to a Dutch oven set over medium-high heat 98 H&H DECEMBER 2021

Easiest Chicken Teriyaki Rice Soy sauce Brown sugar Garlic Ginger Cinnamon Chicken thighs Scallions Sesame seeds MAKE CHICKEN TERIYAKI Set a pot of rice cooking. Combine about a half cup of soy sauce, a tablespoon of brown sugar, some grated garlic and ginger and a little ground cinnamon, and then heat until the sugar dissolves. Put a couple tablespoons of the mixture in a small bowl and set aside. Dress some chicken thighs in the rest of the sauce and then quickly broil or grill until crisp at the edges and soft within. That happens rather more quickly than you’d think. Serve over the rice, drizzled with the reserved sauce and dusted or sprinkled with a load of chopped scallions and a drift of sesame seeds. Tip: This is fast food, essentially; to make it even more so, I most often use boneless, skinless chicken thighs.

Amy Hosking’s Buttermilk Biscuits MAKES 12 BISCUITS

Buttermilk Biscuits 2½ cups White Lily flour 1 tbsp baking powder ½ tsp salt ½ cup unsalted butter 1 cup buttermilk MAKE BISCUITS 1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Using electric mixer, combine flour, baking powder and salt. Mix until equally distributed. 2. Add butter and beat on speed one until butter is evenly distributed and pea-sized. 3. Add buttermilk and beat until all loose parts are combined. 4. Place dough on lightly floured surface. Roll out into ½"-thick rectangle and fold ends into centre. Keep dough in rectangle shape. Repeat this process 2 times. 5. Roll out into ½"-thick rectangle again and move from surface to cutting board to relax dough. 6. Cut dough into squares and place on baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

SHOPPING INFORMATION Find our Shopping List, a comprehensive listing of stores, manufacturers, designers and tradespeople featured in this issue, on page 100.

French toast, chowder and chicken recipes reprinted from The New York Times Cooking No-Recipe Recipes. Text ©2021 by Sam Sifton and The New York Times Company. Photographs ©2021 by David Malosh and food styling by Simon Andrews. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House, a division of Penguin Random House

Savoury French Toast with Cherry Tomatoes and Basil

and sauté with a few handfuls of diced onion, carrot and potatoes, until the onion has gone translucent. Hit the mixture with some salt, pepper and a flash of paprika, smoked if you have it. Now add enough fish stock so that the potatoes are almost swimming. Add a bay leaf, lower the heat to a simmer, and let it bubble along until the liquid has reduced by a third and the potatoes are tender. Add a splash or two of cream and let it heat and thicken slightly. Now cut some fish into chunks and stir them in gently. Five minutes later: chowder.

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1stDibs, 1stdibs.com Alana Firestone and Jordy Fagan, Collective Studio, (416) 710-2993 or collective-studio.ca Ami McKay, Pure Design Inc., (604) 757-6631 or purebyamimckay.com Amy Hosking, Cole’s, montagehotels.com AndLight, andlight.ca Anne Hepfer, Anne Hepfer Designs, (416) 800-2485 or annehepfer.com Antoinette Poisson, antoinettepoisson.com Ashe Leandro, asheleandro.com Assouline, assouline.com Atkinson’s of Vancouver, (604) 736-3378 or atkinsonsofvancouver.com Bang & Olufsen, bang-olufsen.com Ben Pentreath, benpentreath.com Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca Black Rooster Decor, (416) 465-7778 or blackroosterdecor.com Brett Meech, Conifer Shop, (902) 986-7442 or conifershopns.com Brian McCourt and Michayla Caughlin, Brian McCourt Design & Build, (437) 882-7426 or brianmccourtdesigns.com Brizo, 1-877-345-2749 or brizofaucet.ca Bunny Williams Home, bunnywilliamshome.com Caesarstone, caesarstone.ca Cassina, cassina.com CB2, cb2.ca Chopard, chopard.com Circa Lighting, 1-877-762-2323 or circalighting.com

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Clé, cletile.com Cocoon Furnishings, (905) 829-2780 or cocoonfurnishings.ca Collective Studio, collective-studio.ca Courant, staycourant.com Cory DeFrancisco, Muskoka Living Interiors, (705) 765-6840 or muskokaliving.ca Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca Currey & Company, 1-877-768-6428 or curreycodealers.com David Yurman, davidyurman.com Deb Nelson, Deb Nelson Design, debnelsondesign.com Delysia Chocolatier, delysia.com Destiny Lynn Seymour, Indigo Arrows, indigoarrows.ca Drinkawa, drinkawa.com Easy Tiger Goods, (647) 748-6161 or easytigergoods.com Elena Lohse, This House 5000, instagram.com/thishouse5000 Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com Emma Reddington, themarionhousebook.com Empire Kitchen & Bath, (403) 252-2458 or empirekitchenandbath.com Erin & Co., erinandco.com

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Farfetch, farfetch.com Farrow & Ball, 1-888-511-1121 or farrow-ball.com Ferm Living, fermliving.com Fine & Dandy Co., fineanddandycompany.com Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation, franklloydwright.org Frankie Print Co., frankieprintco.com Gillian Atkins, Lynda Reeves Design Studio, (416) 593-0204 or lyndareevesdesignstudio.com Goodee, goodeeworld.com

GR Shop by Gabriel Ross, (250) 384-2554 or grshop.com Gren Weis Architect & Associates, (905) 842-1314 Gucci, gucci.com Hali MacDonald, Hali MacDonald Interiors, (905) 546-6672 or halimacdonald.com Hem Interiors, (604) 618-6243 or heminteriors.com

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Herschel Supply Co., herschel.ca Holt Renfrew, holtrenfrew.com The Home Depot Canada, 1-800-628-0525 or homedepot.ca HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca Hopson Grace, (416) 926-1120 or hopsongrace.com Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or ikea.ca Indigo, indigo.ca Industry West, industrywest.com Inform Interiors, (604) 682-3868 or informinteriors.com The Invisible Collection, theinvisiblecollection.com Jackie Kai Ellis, jackiekaiellis.com Jenelle Erickson and Stephanie Smith, SmithErickson Designs, smithericksondesigns.com Jayson Home, jaysonhome.com Jeff Martin, Alpenglow Projects, (778) 233-4035 or alpenglowprojects.com Joel Loblaw, (416) 948-6132 or joelloblaw.com John Derian, johnderian.com Julie Neill, julieneill.com Jungalow, jungalow.com Kathy Kuo Home, kathykuohome.com Kelly Harvey Living, 1-800-418-8088 or kellyharveyliving.com Kit Kemp, kitkemp.com

Kyle Chow, Plant Plant, (403) 463-8042 or plantplantshop.ca LCBO, lcbo.com Livden, livden.com Loblaws, loblaws.ca Louis Vuitton, ca.louisvuitton.com Lumens, lumens.com Made-in, madeincookware.com Maison Vogue, maisonvogue.com The Met Store, store.metmuseum.org Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams, mgbwhome.com Mjölk, (416) 551-9853 or mjolk.ca The Modern Shop, (613) 244-4343 or themodernshop.com MoMa Design Store, store.moma.org Neighbour, shopneighbour.com Nespresso, nespresso.com Nicola Marc, (514) 774-9890 or nicolamarc.com Nike Onile, Studio Ode, ofthingsode.com Ninja Canada, ninjakitchen.ca Nordstrom, shop.nordstrom.com Nyla Free, Nyla Free Designs, (403) 255-4980 or nylafreedesigns.com Obakki, (604) 669-9790 or obakki.com Old Faithful Shop, oldfaithfulshop.com OMB, Office of McFarlane Biggar Architects + Designers, (604) 558-6344 or officemb.ca Paloma & Co., shoppalomaandco.com Paravel, tourparavel.com Phaidon, phaidon.com Pooky Lighting, pooky.com Pottery Barn Canada, potterybarn.ca Prima Lighting, (905) 851-1188 or primalighting.ca Ralph Lauren Home, ralphlaurenhome.com Rimowa, rimowa.com Robinson, robinsonco.ca Roche Bobois, roche-bobois.com Rove Concepts, 1-800-705-6217 or roveconcepts.com Ruggable, ruggable.com Sam Sifton, instagram.com/samsifton

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Sarah Sklash and April Brown, The June Motel, instagram.com/thejunemotel Schumacher, fschumacher.com Sharon Mimran, sharonmimran.com Shayne Fox Hardware, shaynefoxhardware.com Sherwin-Williams, 1-800-474-3794 or sherwin-williams.com

Shirley Meisels, MHouse, (647) 889-7709 or mhouseinc.com Shop House & Home, shophouseandhome.com Simon Johns, simonjohns.com Sir Dogwood, sirdogwood.com Slowdown Studio, slowdownstudio.com South Hill Home, (416) 924-7224 or southhillhome.com Ssense, ssense.com St. Frank, stfrank.com Structube, structube.com Studio Mignone, studiomignone.com Studio Ode, ofthingsode.com

Susan and David Scott, Scott & Scott Architects, (604) 737-2541 or scottandscott.ca Ten Speed Press, randomhouse.com Tyler Moore, Black Bear Woodworking, blackbearwoodworking.com Urban Barn, urbanbarn.com Valspar Paint, valsparpaint.com Vanessa Fong, VFA Architecture + Design, (647) 500-2724 or vf-a.com VdeV Maison, (647) 348-3381, (514) 277-8484 or vdevmaison.com

Vicky Charles, Charles & Co Design Studio, charlesandco.com Viewpnt, viewpnthome.com Virginia Johnson, virginiajohnson.com Wabanaki Maple, (506) 479-4197 or wabanakimaple.com Ware of the Dog, wareofthedog.com Wayfair Canada, wayfair.ca West Elm, westelm.com Wildcraft, wildcraftcare.ca Wills & Prior, (519) 273-0202 or willsandprior.com Wren & Brier Shoppe, wrenandbriershoppe.com

Source Guide KITCHEN OF THE MONTH Pages 34 to 36 Design, Brenda Izen and Jordan Livings, Izen Architecture, (416) 792-5330 or izenarch.ca. Page 34: Island: Flush-mount light fixtures by Studio Italia Design, Lodes, lodes.com; millwork, island construction, Manorwood Fine Cabinetry, (905) 760-2339 or manorwoodfinecabinetry.com; vinyl flooring by Patcraft, Vifloor, vifloor.com; faucet, American Standard, 1-800-442-1902 or americanstandard.ca; laminate (for millwork), Decotec, decotecinc.com; counter stools by Normann Copenhagen, Urban Mode, (416) 591-8834 or urbanmode.com. Page 35: Banquette: Art print by Erin Rothstein, erinrothstein.com; table by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Design Within Reach, dwr.com; chairs by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen, Urban Mode, (416) 591-8834 or urbanmode. com. Page 36: The Details: 1. Wall ovens, Miele, miele.com. 2. Gas cooktop, Wolf, subzero-wolf.com; counters, backsplash, Vicostone, vicostone.ca. 3. Indigo laminate, Wilsonart, wilsonart.com; penny-round backsplash tile, Stone Tile, stone-tile.com;

pulls, Myoh, myoh.ca. 4. Custom wood pulls, Manorwood Fine Cabinetry, (905) 760-2339 or manorwoodfinecabinetry.com; matte indigo laminate, Wilsonart, wilsonart.com. Elements of the Look: Coffees of Toronto Limited Edition print by Erin Rothstein, erinrothstein.com; vinyl flooring by Patcraft, Vifloor, vifloor.com; dining table with Laminate Top by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Design Within Reach, dwr.com; Chelsea 25 mm knob in Satin Brass by Pankaj Gulati,

Myoh, myoh.ca; 36" Contemporary gas cooktop by Wolf, Maroline Distributing, maroline.com; A-Tube Flush-mount light fixture by Studio Italia Design for Lodes, Casa Di Luce, (416) 650-9837 or casadiluce.ca; Cabinet with pulls, Manorwood Fine Cabinetry, (905) 7602339 or manorwoodfinecabinetry.com; Form counter stool by Simon Legald for Normann Copenhagen, Urban Mode, (416) 591-8834 or CONTINUED urbanmode.com.

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ostrich-patterned side table, ah ha! Anne Hepfer Home Collection, (416) 800-2485 or annehepfer.com; TV, Samsung, samsung.com; zigzag throw pillow fabric, Anthony Inc., anthonyinc.net; armchair upholstery fabric, Opuzen, opuzen.com; sofa upholstery fabric, solid velvet throw pillow fabric, drapery fabric, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com. Page 54: Entry hall: Bench by Gabriel Scott, Hollace Cluny, (416) 968-7894 or hollacecluny.ca; sculpture (on plinth) by Willy Ramos, Odon Wagner Gallery, (416) 962-0438 or odonwagnergallery.com; painting by Kate Taylor, Petroff Gallery, (416) 782-1696 or petroffgallery.com; bench upholstery fabric, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; stair runner, The Red Carpet & Rug Company, (416) 363-0905, (514) 989-1111 or theredcarpet.ca. Family room coffee table: Custom coffee table, Anne Hepfer Designs, (416) 800-2485 or annehepfer.com; speckled lampshade by

Zoe Feldman, table lamp by Vaughan, Watts of Love, wattsoflove.org; candle (on coffee table), Missoni Home, missonihome.com. Kitchen: Pendants by Louis Poulsen, Design Within Reach, dwr.com; custom counter stools, Anne Hepfer Designs, (416) 8002485 or annehepfer.com. Page 55: Breakfast room: Pendant, Mambo Unlimited Ideas, mambounlimitedideas.com; chairs by Eero Saarinen for Knoll, Design Within Reach, dwr. com; table, Worlds Away, worlds-away.com; drapery fabric by Albert Hadley, Scalamandré, scalamandre.com; rug, The Red Carpet & Rug Company, (416) 363-0905, (514) 9891111 or theredcarpet.ca. Page 56: Dining room: Chandelier by Luxxu, Covet House, covethouse.co; grasscloth (above panelling and on ceiling) by Barclay Butera, drapery fabric, Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; rug, The Red Carpet & Rug Company, (416) 363-0905, (514) 989-1111 or theredcarpet.ca; dining chair upholstery fabric by Holly Hunt, Primavera Interior Furnishings (to the trade), (416) 921-3334 or primavera.ca; art (far left) by Pierre Coupey, Odon Wagner Gallery,

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535-3258 or kravetcanada.com; accent pillow fabric, Caroline Cecil Textiles, carolinececiltextiles.com. Lower level rec room: Sectional, Anne Hepfer Designs, (416) 800-2485 or annehepfer.com; coffee table by Richard Schultz for Knoll, Design Within Reach, dwr.com; pouf ottoman by Missoni Home, John Paul & Co., (416) 921-7787 or johnpaulhome.com; sectional upholstery fabric, Pollack, pollackassociates.com; swivel chair upholstery fabric by Pierre Frey, Primavera Interior Furnishings (to the trade), (416) 921-3334 or primavera.ca; throw pillows, Jonathan Adler, jonathanadler.com; rug, The Red Carpet & Rug Company, (416) 363-0905, (514) 989-1111 or theredcarpet.ca; diptych by Brooke Palmer, Petroff Gallery, (416) 782-1696 or petroffgallery.com. Teen bathroom: Mirror, Lumidesign, (905) 597-5988 or lumidesign.ca; brass fixtures, The Rubinet Faucet Company, rubinet.com.

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My dining room is very dark and uninviting. I want to keep my table, as it’s a family heirloom, but would like to update the rest of the space so it feels more welcoming and bright. I love colour — where do I start? — K.S., Toronto

I agree that your dining room feels dark, cluttered and lacks focus. Start by replacing your rug with one that’s lighter. Then, clear out some of the furniture like the small dresser and folding screen. Keep your existing bookshelf — this can be styled to become a focal point; it’s a good place to layer in colour through a collection of vases, sculptures, books and art. Consider moving your vintage table to another room and using it as a work table — your dining room needs a light and leggy modern table! Add new chairs with black frames and a bench for more flexibility and visual interest. Then, mount a white linen drapery panel on a brass rod roughly halfway between the window casing and ceiling to draw the eye upward

and make the ceiling feel higher. And for added contrast, paint your window frames black in a shade like Benjamin Moore’s Black Beauty. Finally, change out your existing ceiling fixture for a statement pendant over the table. Enjoy your new dining room. Candace is a graduate of the Ryerson School of Interior Design and currently works as a designer at LRDS. 1. Staggered Glass 6-light chandelier by Milk, from $749. West Elm. 2. Misumi Sheer 96 drapery panel, $49. Urban Barn. 3. Standard curtain rod and wall bracket in Brass, from $112. Pottery Barn Canada. 4. Nadia Cane chair in Black, $599. CB2. 5. Elaine dining table, $2,624. Rove Concepts. 6. Tribal Imprint 1 print, $185. Cocoon Furnishings. 7. Small Moya vase, $19. VdeV Maison. 8. Extra Large Moya vase, $65. VdeV Maison. 9. Album bench, $1,300. Industry West. SEE SHOPPING LIST

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