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32 HOMES 18 FAR OUT HOMES: the o house A Spacious Expression of Simplicity By Goody Niosi
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99 living 28 CELEBRITY PROFILE: tommy smythe The Perfect Mix of Modern and Traditional By Claudia Kwan
94 WORDS ON THE STREET: steele avenue Hints of History in Calgary’s Outskirts By Danielle Metcalfe-Chenail
99 THE FAST & THE LUXURIOUS Full-Size Luxury Sedans By Tony Whitney
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As Homes & Living’s new Editor-In-Chief, I’d like to welcome you to the pages of our fall renovation and design issue. I’m very proud and excited to be joining the fabulous team here at H&L; they all work incredibly hard to create beautiful and informative magazines for you to enjoy—with engaging profiles, mouth-watering recipes, stunning photographs, gorgeous and innovative homes and so much more. With the changing colours and temperatures of autumn upon us, it’s natural to start thinking about creating the perfect place to settle in for the winter. So it’s an ideal time to be starting on many home renovation projects. Don’t worry, we’ve delved into the subject for you and collected a wide range of design secrets, tips and ideas on what’s hot right now from our industry experts. There’s more than enough information in our Home Renovation & Design Section to inspire you and help you make informed decisions on whether to go the DIY route or bring in the big guns to help you realise your design dreams. These days—in most urban centres—the move to increase density, the shift from suburban to urban living, and the desire to simplify our lifestyles increasingly brings conversations around to smaller homes and better use of available residential property. Or at least that’s where conversations should go. In this issue of H&L we hope to kick-start more of these conversations with thoughts and ideas from the experts on designing small spaces for full lives; the H&L Laneway Home was conceived to do just this—get people talking. Sincerely,
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gaile guevara Gaile Guevara is a Vancouver-based interior designer with an extensive background in residential multi-family projects. Her specialty is distilling interiors to their purest elements. She has an online following of over 300,000 on Pinterest and over 5.8 million page views on Flickr.
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Simple traditional elegance embraces a gentle modern touch, to bring family together and dreams to life. Rockview Retreat is a new 6,580-square-foot build in the premier Mackenas Country Estates development on Calgary’s outskirts. The homeowners—a young couple with a growing family—wanted a traditionally-styled home with every modern convenience that enveloped and personified the essence of family living. “The possibilities were endless,” says Allison Grafton, owner of Rockwood Custom Homes, along with her partner Grainger Nimmo. “They wanted the house of their dreams and wanted us to show them what would make it magnificent.” Rockwood is a sophisticated, thoughtful, and thorough company that takes full-service to an exemplary level, working with homeowners through the planning stages to the design of each art installment and furnishing. “Building a custom dream home is the biggest investment a person makes and it has to be protected,” says Grafton. “We do quadruple the work other builders do, and we’re wildly successful because of it. Our company is built with integrity, and every detail and challenge is our responsibility to the end.”
Grounded by intricate full bedrock at its base and chimneys, Rockview Retreat spreads out over its three-quarter acre lot with a strong, nested roofline that is visually balanced over a warm façade of stucco and Tudor styling. Its richly coloured stucco brings softness and depth to the upper half of the façade, continuing to either side on the lower extrusions and painted fascias mirror the open sky. Cedar eaves and soffits solidify the heirloom style and quality, and the semi-transparent stain ties in with the stucco colouring.
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distilled design Timeless Interiors by Gaile Guevara
When we look at designing small spaces, we re-evaluate the relationship between vertical and horizontal surfaces. In the last several years the purpose of condo living has shifted. The desire to simplify life is increasingly common and we see more families downsizing, so interiors are now designed to curate lifestyle shifts from suburban living to urban living. This condo in Vancouver, BC’s Coal Harbour, a secondary residence for a family of four, showcases our recent efforts on this type of renovation. We gutted the entire interior down to the framing and completely redesigned it, with a new kitchen, new bathrooms and all new finishes and fixtures throughout. We also re-framed the open den and made it a deluxe den. I’m not a fan of contrast when designing small spaces unless it serves a visual function, and keeping the interior colour palette quiet means minimal variation between materials and finishes. Painting a single colour on all vertical surfaces created a visually seamless continuation between rooms. To further de-clutter any visual mess, we painted all the electrical and mechanical details (think baseboard heaters and HVAC grills) to match the walls.
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The longer we live our lives, the more stuff we accumulate; the more we accumulate, the more cluttered our homes become; the more clutter we create, the harder it is to find what we need—you see where this is going, right? Need to get organized? We’ve got some simple tips from the experts.
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To renovate; or not to renovate. When contemplating an update to the appearance or functionality of your home or income property, it’s wise to look into the long-term financial and tax implications of your investment. There are several things to consider and many questions to ask, and the answers are as varied as each home—and each homeowner.
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Newest La-Z-Boy Location in North Vancouver, BC After 32 years of dedicated service to the North Shore community, Gerber Home Furnishings has made the transition to being La-Z-Boy’s newest North Vancouver location. Considered BC’s largest in-store La-Z-Boy gallery, this changeover was the logical next step for the company. With their attention to comfort, service and selection, La-Z-Boy aims to maintain the reputation that Gerber had for serving their patrons personally. Visit this new addition to the La-Z-Boy family for advice from their design professionals, inspiration for your home or simply that pinnacle piece for your room. For peace of mind, the Screen Test allows clients to preview their furniture before leaving the store so they know that what they see is what they get. La-Z-Boy North Vancouver 734 – 14th Street West North Vancouver, BC 1.877.943.7237 la-z-boy.com
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Whether you are looking for sun control, privacy, decorative solutions or all of the above, a free in-home consultation with Gotcha Covered’s mobile design team allows them to see exactly what your needs are while helping you realize the best window treatment solution for your home. Their wide selection of ‘hard’ window treatments like blinds, shutters and shades and custom soft treatments like drapes and curtains for both homes and business means that if you’ve got a window …. they have definitely Gotcha Covered. Gotcha Covered SW/West Calgary | 403.214.1889 SE/NW Calgary | 403.214.7522 NE Calgary, Airdrie, Chestermere and Strathmore | 403.921.0100 gotchacovered.com
Their interactive online application allows you to see what your fireplace would look like as you choose varying options for whatever design application you are looking for. Simply select a series and a background similar to where your fireplace will be placed then choose various features such as firebeds, fronts and screens, depending on what is available for the series you have chosen. The application then builds an image of what your fireplace would look like based on your choices. With their impressive collection of energy-efficient fireplaces and uniquely styled trims and accessories, it shouldn’t take you long to determine the best combination for your space and design style. Valor Fireplaces valorfireplaces.com
Adding Life to Style At Country Living Furnishings The designers at Country Living don’t need a blank canvas to create your design masterpiece, and neither do you. They are ready to assist you with floor plans, space planning for furniture, product ideas and presentation suggestions to renew, refresh and revitalize your home’s interior with new pieces chosen to complement your existing furniture and decor. Their philosophy on furnishings at Country Living is that every product they offer must be designed to meet the demanding needs of everyday life, so they source their home furnishing lines from exclusive Canadian manufacturers who craft their furniture to be appreciated and enjoyed for years. And if what they have on offer doesn’t quite fit your design dream or the space, their experienced team of designers will work with you and the manufacturers to create custom pieces that fit and reflect your personal style. In a time where people are increasingly looking for locally produced products, the words Made in Canada are taken very seriously at Country Living, where you will find whatever you need to breathe life back into your home. Country Living Furnishings 3701 17 Ave SW | 403.240.0111 Suite E-4301 9 St SE | 403.243.7543 countrylivingfurnishings.com
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