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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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The Art of Living Small By Gaile Guevara
30 FAR OUT HOMES: the o house A Spacious Expression of Simplicity By Goody Niosi
40 FEATURE HOME: h&L laneway home Living Large in Small Spaces By Claudia Kwan
50 designer profile: hilda edwards Design for Everyday Life By Meagan Gill
53 HOME renovation & design SECTION Expert Advice for Design Dreams By Ben Vorst and Richard Millson
88 ONCE UPON A TIME Architect, Contractor & Homeowner: A Magical Combination By Diane Switzer
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96 living 24 CELEBRITY PROFILE: tommy smythe The Perfect Mix of Modern and Traditional By Claudia Kwan
94 EXPRESSIONS: Jeff Edwards & Faye Clayton A Natural Collaboration By Courtney Rosborough
96 EPICURE Embrace Autumns Return Recipes by David Hawksworth
106 WORDS ON THE STREET: robson STREET Vancouver’s Signature Retail Shopping Street By Bruce Macdonald
110 ART FIX: Daina Augaitis The Woman Behind the Exhibits By Courtney Rosborough
115 THE FAST & THE LUXURIOUS Full-Size Luxury Sedans By Tony Whitney
118 SOCIETY The Wraith, Unveiled
128 Looking Forward
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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’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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Continuing with this impression of seamless transition, all the existing carpet was replaced with wide plank floors of engineered hardwood, with the exception of the bathroom and master ensuite. It’s important to ask your contractor for flush transitions between flooring materials in order to create this look. INTEGRATED LIVING
I believe in integrated living so we provide custom millwork solutions wherever a project budget allows. Panellized walls with integrated flush doors and recessed pulls make a great customized feature, as showcased in the entry foyer of this condo. The millwork panelling really becomes a beautiful wall texture and art piece of its own. Strategic placement of a mirror at the end of this type of feature wall creates a visual extension of space. Large wall-mount televisions can be integrated by recessing them and painting the wall out the same colour. For a more sophisticated customized detail we try wherever possible to use built-in appliances, like the steam combo wall oven used in this project—a combination of steam and hot air enhances flavours while still allowing you to slow cook, bake and grill as usual. Replacing old appliances with compact energy efficient ones of European quality is a must for a modern kitchen. There is an art to designing small spaces for full lives—it’s in the details.
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Words by Claudia Kwan photographs by Michael Graydon
To hear Tommy Smythe tell it—he’s been misunderstood.
“The reason it’s often the more expensive option is because my eye is trained to go for the best quality,” Smythe explains. “I say buy the best you can afford. Don’t go into debt, but get the best. Think about the perfect thing for your space and then figure out the budget after that.” Essentially, he doesn’t believe in the ‘look for less’ philosophy. He believes it’s more important to save for an authentic piece—which reflects a homeowner’s personality—than to hurriedly finish off a room with a generic or knockoff item. Smythe’s own home reflects this viewpoint. The apartment’s most notable architectural features are the ten-foot high ceilings and the eight-foot high windows stretching around the front and side of the suite, creating lovely cross breezes. The open kitchen and living room are divided by a brick wood-burning fireplace, where leaping flames warm up cool evenings. Rounding out the layout of the home is a bedroom and four-piece bathroom. Smythe stamped his influence on the space with a mix of modern and antique pieces. When he downsized from his five bedroom home he made a conscious decision to distill his possessions to his true favourites—the books he has to have at all times, the art he must look at every day, his most beautiful mirrors and his most beloved furniture. “I love beauty and beautiful things and design. You see things that are authentic—some of the art is blue chip, some is flea
market; it’s all mixed together.” Smythe dreams of one day owning a Basquiat, but ruefully acknowledges that day is far off indeed. He dubs it ‘maximalist’ style—lots of stuff and art and furniture, but very carefully curated; placed with precision to impart cohesion rather than chaos. A few cherished pieces have stayed through move after move. They include stunning heirlooms like a tall French gilt mirror inherited from his grandmother, interior designer Dorothea Smythe, and a brass étagère given to him by mentor John Manuel. He advocates for the étagère as a versatile piece that can hold books, dishes, or alcohol bottles in awkward corners. It’s why he also treasures his three-drawer Biedermeier chest. “It’s been everything—a bar, bathroom storage, you name it. It fits everywhere and it’s such a handsome piece,” says Smythe. “It mixes well with both contemporary soft furniture and other antiques.” As if to gently underline how wide ranging his tastes truly are, he lists off all the things he collects: tiny ebony boxes, Inuit carvings, clocks, watches, antique lidded boxes, ties, stones and rulers. “I don’t collect poncey stuff,” he says with a laugh. “I may live in a fancy way, but I’m not a snob!” Perhaps then, the fairest way to characterize his outlook on life—rather than ‘expensive’—is to say that he feels everyone should live surrounded by beautiful things. He includes families with young children in that.
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Tommy’s expensive tastes have become a running gag through the shows where he’s been a design sidekick for Sarah Richardson (Sarah 101, Sarah’s House, Sarah’s Cottage, Design Inc.). When sourcing fabrics for instance, his selections invariably end up costing the most per square foot, as compared to his colleagues’ picks.
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“There’s nothing that makes me sadder than when people say ‘I can’t have nice things because I have kids’. I grew up in homes gorgeously decorated by my mother and grandmother, with museum quality antiques. Yes, there were also spaces for kids to play, but we knew to be on our best behaviour in the living room. We were scared to death of putting a sweaty drink down on a mahogany table because we knew what would happen!” Smythe says it comes down to how one perceives value. There’s no need to put $400 fabric on kitchen chairs, for instance, and it’s true that a vase might get knocked over every so often. He says those who don’t take the opportunity to express themselves—or who have childproofed so utterly that their spaces are oppressively utilitarian or juvenile—are suppressing the enjoyment of their homes. The cost of that, he believes, is too high. You can call that his final reckoning on the idea of what ‘expensive’ means.
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Of all the bow ties you own, which is your favourite? The black silk moiré tie my late father wore with his tuxedo—I wear it to every formal event I attend. Real style is about confidence. My dad had that. I suppose the tie absorbed some of it and so did I. I’m a bit sentimental.
What would get you to move to the West Coast? Ha! I love the West Coast. In fact, I have an intense fascination with West Coast aboriginal art. Give me an antique Haida button blanket or totem pole and I’m yours. Deal?
I’m one of the ‘hockey’ Smythes. (Tommy is the great-grandson of Conn Smythe.) Hockey and design may seem worlds apart, but the truth is, I draw inspiration from my family all the time. I wouldn’t trade my wonderful life and career for anything, but living life as an out, gay TV personality isn’t necessarily a cakewalk. I’ve had my share of critics and ignorant, discriminatory hate mail, but the values of service and courage that come from my sports and military family see me through the rough spots. We Smythes play fair, but we play to win.
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O what a house! The O house on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland is a neo op art masterpiece, a head turner, an expression of simplicity and a spacious compound of indoor and outdoor spaces. Above all, it’s a house that embraces its young family and offers a welcoming sanctuary from the demands of a busy life.
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Designed by Philippe Stuebi Architekten GmbH, Zürich, in collaboration with Eberhard Tröger, Gabi Eichenberger, Sven Bestenheider and Christine Heimgartner, the home presents itself as a canvas. The façade of polished concrete walls embedded with marble particles is punctuated by a series of Os; big Os—each one is more than eight feet in diameter. Indeed, the Os are all a visitor sees after the house reveals itself, slowly and tantalizingly, beyond a bamboo grove, and they might wonder where to find the entrance to this almost surrealistic and intensely sculptural form. It’s there—a glass door tucked inside one of the Os. For lead architect Philippe Stuebi, the location was partly his inspiration for the expressive yet stark structure. He was also influenced by the idea of a palace and this is reflected in the size of the home, which—complete with outdoor living areas that include a boathouse, loggia, outdoor bar and dressing rooms—totals almost 10,000 square feet. Stuebi was particularly impressed by the old Venetian palaces he studied, with their white facades punctuated by deeply recessed windows that threw shadows on the walls. The Os also reflect the owner’s name (Oliver) and his business (automobiles). They could easily represent the wheel of one of the Ferraris in his extensive collection, housed in the 12-car garage.
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The interior floors are highly polished terrazzo embedded with marble dust, and when the sun shines through the huge circles, sculptural shadows cross the floor to stunning effect. The design is one of pure simplicity—white walls, enormous expanses of glass, dark African wenge wood cabinets—so the architectural angles and shapes provide specific interest. Little art is necessary in a home that creates its own graphic elements and provides a view of Mount Pilatus on one side while looking out across Lake Lucerne on the other side.
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Stuebi used the O motif repeatedly—but not too much, he clarified. Too much would have reduced their impact. The circles are present in the ceiling, in glass bricks on the lake side of the house, and in the framework around the immense windows that face the lake.
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Architecture, interior design and light planning: Philippe Stuebi Architekten GmbH, Zürich with Eberhard Tröger | Collaborators: Eberhard Tröger (Project architect), Gabi Eichenberger, Sven Bestenheider, Christine Heimgartner and Philippe Stuebi | Landscape architecture: Kuhn Truninger Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH, Zürich; Richard Truninger | Photography: Dominique Marc Wehrli, wehrlimueller.ch | Execution, costs and time advisor: TGS Architekten, Luzern
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One of the most striking views is from the outside looking in, through the Os, to the two-storey orangery. This too was inspired by old palaces; these buildings are often found on the grounds of fashionable homes from the 17th to 19th centuries. It is this modern interpretation of an old building form that will perhaps make this home a classic in years to come. Once inside, with the orangery to the right, sculptural, glass-railed stairs rise freeform to the second floor, which contains the bedrooms and guest wing. The first floor holds the library, office, kitchen and living room, all embraced by enormous windows that Stuebi admits were a challenge for the structural engineer, as he had to execute the design without supporting columns. One of Stuebi’s favourite elements is also one of the simplest and most easily overlooked. The smooth marble-imbued concrete walls at the sides of the O house are interrupted by large glass windows that open up and out like garage doors. Combine these with the enormous glass walls facing the lake and the home opens almost completely to the outdoors.
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white walls and clean lines provide a blank canvas for the ever evolving graphics created by light and shadow through the Os.
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Outdoors, circles are again repeated in the protruding loggia of round glass bricks. The basement nestles along the slope and opens into a large fitness area with a 25-metre pool—half inside, half outside—inserted in a white Terrazzo plate that extends gracefully along the boathouse and into Lake Lucerne. If the O House presents any challenges, it is simply that it’s so remarkable and eye-catching. Since its completion the owners have been inundated by requests from film studios and advertising agencies that want to use it for everything from product placement to a major James Bond location. The answer, so far, has been nO.
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Laneway housing can and should represent a paradigm shift in how we live—or so argue supporters of the design concept. The H&L Laneway Home, built in partnership with Alair Homes and IDSwest, is meant to move that discussion to a position of prominence within the public consciousness. It includes interior design from H&L contributor Gaile Guevara of Modern604, feature elements from Graham Blake of Ital Interiors and work from Paul Conder of Laneway Consulting. David Babakaiff, president of Alair Homes’ Lower Mainland franchise, recalls having preliminary discussions for the laneway home way back in March 2013. “This isn’t about marketing for us,” he says forthrightly. “The purpose is to use the house as a starting point for conversation.” To date, one of the main selling points of laneways has been the idea that they will help make housing more affordable. Typically around 500 to 750 square feet, they can be placed on the previously underutilized lot portions of single family houses; thereby increasing the supply of available housing, helping to ease market demand and bring rental costs down. Or so goes the theory.
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“Laneways are an opportunity to keep families together.” — Gaile Guevera, Modern604
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These amazing images were shot prior to completion of the H&L Laneway Home—a perfect look for our Home Renovation & Design issue.
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In reality, building a laneway can be expensive. With construction and associated costs starting around $250,000 and increasing from there, homeowners either charge handsome rents to recoup their costs, or stay out of the laneway market entirely. According to statistics from May 2013, the City of Vancouver has issued 900 laneway building permits since the program started four years ago, but only 500 homes have actually been built. This represents just slightly over one percent of eligible single family properties in Vancouver.
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The problem, Babakaiff believes, is that up until now laneways have been built as though they are custom homes. Such a highly individualized approach is expensive. “People bring thousands of moving pieces together for one home,” he explains. “If we can find better systems to cut down on labour costs and material waste, we can build homes more quickly and efficiently—and with less stress.”
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In the H&L Laneway Home for example, the interior walls are treated as a single unit by integrating the circuitry inside the walls for fast and efficient installation, without the mess of drywall and all it entails. In fact, this home does not contain any drywall—the walls are covered in gorgeous high-end panels for a clean, modern look and feel.
Interior designer Gaile Guevara says the H&L Laneway is also a way to show how well contemporary design can function in laneway homes. Currently, they’re usually designed to reflect current neighbourhoods and thus appear more traditional. She and Babakaiff agree that small spaces work better with the clean lines of the modern aesthetic.
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Babakaiff believes techniques like this could eventually allow for a full month to be shaved off construction or renovation timelines that currently take four to seven months.
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“Our single story design of 500 square feet includes a six-foot exterior overhang, which allows for easy indoor-outdoor transition,” Guevara states. “It makes the space livable.” The dining room—meant for two—easily seats up to ten people at an expanding table when the sliding glass panels in the living room are opened up. Three quarters of the roof is cantilevered, creating a sheltered space over heated floors that allow nearly year round use. During winter, the entry door is across from the kitchen. “The panels and roof give you the experience of living in a larger home without taking up that square footage. The people living in the main home could even have dinner over at the laneway.”
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Guevara also believes small spaces can be big on style. The funds and time saved by systematizing construction could be devoted to making the interiors amazing. The quality of finishings, fixtures and cabinetry in the H&L Laneway is on par with what she would put into a million dollar home. There’s no reason that people either downsizing or moving into their first home should have to compromise on good design. Storage has been integrated in every space possible. The kitchen, which is a collaboration with an Italian manufacturer, is a marvel of good engineering. The island slides forward to reveal an induction cooktop and sink; when closed, it can be used as a wet bar. The appliances are completely integrated and dual function, such as the steam combination oven and combination washer dryer. The laneway is also set up as a ‘smart home’—it responds to a user’s preferences for heating, lighting and music and can be individually programmed for different users.
“Let’s say the parents stay in the main home. They can rent out the laneway until their children are grown up, then maybe one of them lives there with his or her family—the grandparents get closer contact with the grandchildren. Over time, the younger family can move into the main house and the parents downsize into the laneway,” details Babakaiff. This allows families to stay in established neighbourhoods, rather than being pushed out to other areas.
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In addition to showing how much a well-designed laneway can add to the discussion around density, Guevara and Babakaiff agree that attention should be paid to how it can enhance and extend a family’s time in one location.
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The cost of the laneway is thus offset against not only the potential rental income, but the costs of buying and selling more than one home, childcare, commuting and even assisted living for the elderly. Laneway homes are an opportunity to keep families together and offer options. It’s a topic that’s been top of mind lately for Guevara. “In December of 2012, my mother was diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer’s disease,” she says candidly. “She’s only 58 years old. It got me thinking about what people do when something like this happens—how can we change our living conditions to be closer to our family? How can we frame property investments in a long-term context?” She’s incorporated subtle references in the garden of the H&L Laneway Home at IDSwest—a gingko tree to signify memory and a swing, created by Brent Comber, which invokes nostalgia. When the home is sold by auction on World Alzheimer’s Day (Sept 21), the net proceeds will be donated to the Alzheimer Society of BC. Babakaiff believes it’s a fitting result for a home designed to remind us of what’s important—that home is where the heart is. “This laneway home is central to the conversation around density, affordability and how we want to live,” Babakaiff says. “It’s about collaborating to find better ways to tackle the challenges ahead of us with best practices, good design and decreased waste of time and materials. Ultimately, we’re looking to inspire the public and the industry to expect more.” Additional information on the H&L Laneway Home can be obtained at IDSwest.com/laneway. A huge thank you to everyone who contributed to the building of the H&L Laneway Home (see our Source Index on page 122 for a full list of contributors). Visit our online Feature Home Slideshows to see all of H&L’s wonderful feature homes at HLmagazine.com.
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DESIGNER PROFILE
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Creating comfortable, practical and enjoyable living spaces.
Even at an early age, Hilda Edwards had a knack for spotting classic home décor pieces. But it was her aunt’s house that sparked her interest in the world of interior design. “It was always my favourite house to visit,” Edwards recalls. Her aunt was interested in decorating and put a lot of thought into the overall look of her home, collecting antiques and objects from her travels. So, trips to her aunt’s place meant leafing through design magazines rather than playing with her cousins. She found she had an insatiable desire to discover the story behind each piece displayed in her aunt’s home. Edwards felt compelled to ask herself what she would do with virtually every room she walked into and as a pre-teen, she wasn’t shy to vocalize her opinions to the manager of a store her mother frequently visited, “I told him if the wall were this colour, the product would look better.” That creative intuition and eye for detail carried into her adult life and to the start of her own business 25 years ago. Born and raised in the Fraser Valley, she studied mathematics and genetics at the University of British Columbia after her father said that interior design wouldn’t pay the bills. Still longing for an outlet to express her creativity, Edwards took correspondence courses at the University of Oregon and obtained a degree in interior design. Since then, Edwards has put her design skills to work on the homes of a wide range of clients that includes the Chinese Consulate and currently, the owner of the Adidas factory in China.
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Her style is described as a blend of contemporary, classic, traditional and most of all, transitional, which involves re-creating something old into something new. “You can take the beauty from old architecture and interject a modern element to it,” she says. One way to achieve this is by taking vintage pieces that never go out of style and vamping them up with paint or lacquer for a more modern feel. So although Edwards shops pretty much anywhere, she also enjoys scavenging for original pieces at garage sales. She’s not just a one-trick designer either. She’s also undertaken multiple renovating projects because they provide her with more of a challenge. “The pretty stuff; the furniture, the drapes—that’s easy. For me, that’s like lipstick and makeup,” she laughs. Edwards draws inspiration easily from fashion, film and even nature and tells Homes & Living, “I’ve never walked into a room and not known what I want to do with it. I always have a vision.” And her philosophy on design is to not only make homes beautiful, but also comfortable and functional for her clients. Open concept living is part of that—it’s suitable for children by day and for entertaining guests by night—and she enjoys creating bright environments for clients in grey and rainy places like Vancouver. She also brings elements of her humble past into her designs by creating practical spaces using neutrals, with pops of colour in the form of feature walls and key accessories. “Don’t overdo it. If the client changes their mind then it doesn’t break the bank to change it up again.” Hilda Edwards is passionate about her profession. She loves that no day is ever the same as the last. “Every time I turn around, I notice something different,” she says. “Every room I walk into, I see a new way to do something I’ve never done before.”
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home renovation & design section Planning a home renovation is exciting but with so many things to consider, it can also be a daunting experience. Not to worry though, we’ve put together 34 pages of design secrets, tips and the latest trends in tiles, flooring and faucets to inform and inspire your dream design. Flooring. Summit Designer Grey Mist Oak. The trend today is hardwood in wider, longer planks to create a sense of expanded space. This floor provides a beautiful design statement in this wonderful equipped kitchen, from Torlys.
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Left. Avila. Bright, light-hued hickory with hand-textured, hand-worked, wire-brushed surface with hand-chiselled bevels, from Jordans.
hardwoOd flooring Left. Morena. Luxurious, dark chocolate hickory with hand-textured, hand-worked, wire-brushed surface with hand-chiselled bevels, from Jordans.
The Beauty of Nature Is at Your Feet
If interior design is an art (and it is!), then remodelling flooring is like preparing the canvas. And since this part of the world is home to a tremendous number of artists, it behooves us to learn the art of priming our homes for our burning creative visions. All great living spaces begin at our feet, so that’s right—it’s time to talk hardwood floors. Where to begin? As with any design element, the space and its desired use will dictate the tone of the materials. Many homeowners also have various priorities that will guide their hardwood selection—budget, family size and environmental principles, to name a few. It’s best to write a list of what’s most important to you in the finished space and proceed from there. In the hardwood market, the selection in wood grain and hue has never been greater than it is today. A good rule of thumb, from the colour palette perspective, is that a strong level of contrast between flooring and furnishings is always desirable; painted walls usually provide the transition that ties them together. Once you have an idea of your desired overall colour effect, you can select the appropriate shade of hardwood.
Above. Artisan Designer Heritage Walnut Cognac Hardwood. Charm and character are crafted in this vintage-inspired hardwood which has a hand-crafted and artistically distressed look. Engineered to ensure no gapping or warping in our changing Canadian climate, from Torlys.
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Even with such diversity of material at hand, many traditional standby woods remain extremely popular. White oak, red and white ash, maple and cherry continue to lead the brighter pack while exotic woods—Brazilian teak, mahogany and ebony—are still a great choice for rich, deep hues that give an enveloping depth to any room. Knotty and highly textured wood is best in open, casual spaces.
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Right. Avila. Bright, light-hued hickory with hand-textured, hand-worked, wire-brushed surface and hand-chiselled bevels, from Jordans.
Above. Urbano Plank Collection Oak Blanco Hardwood. Available in a variety of designer inspired colours, the Urbano collection combines style and value with the stability of an engineered wood floor. The long, wide planks and matte brushed finish emphasize the natural feel of wood with a casual yet refined appearance, from European Flooring.
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Left. Plank widths have a big visual impact and affect the price of your floor renovation.
Plank width is an important factor that affects the overall image of a room. Strip flooring (generally, 3 in. wide or less) creates a running flow effect that’s great for guiding the eyes in longer narrow spaces. Larger, open spaces benefit from plank flooring (3 to 8 in. wide) which bestows a feeling of rusticity and soothing expansiveness.
Small space... ...live large The important choice between traditional (solid wood) and engineered (layered, compressed materials topped with wood) hardwood is another early consideration. All solid hardwood needs a wood sub-floor to nail into, so basements are out, while much engineered hardwood can be glued down or floated over top of concrete. As well, spaces with a wide variability of moisture year-round—such as cottages—will benefit from the resiliency of engineered flooring.
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This brings up an important point—to avoid the DIY, whether replacing or refinishing. DIY cuts costs, but hardwood installation and care is an art like any other and there’s no Da Vinci Code to help you, so if you’re looking for the Mona Lisa of hardwood floors, you’ll need a Leonardo.
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Eco-friendly considerations are a big part of everyone’s reno plan and flooring is no exception. Re-purposed wood has character and a highly ethical provenance. Newer materials—like bamboo and coconut palm wood—are a great choice for minimizing your footprint. Any contractor worth their salt should be able to guide you along your eco-priorities.
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Left. PEXa radiant floor heating systems. Radiant floor heating systems provides warm, gentle heat unmatched in comfort, efficiency and flexibility at every level and in every corner of your space, from REHAU.
Radiant Heating Giving Cold Feet the Slip
Everybody loves tile—it’s classic, durable, varied and of the earth. But in every corner of Canada, tile floors can be a second and instantaneously effective alarm clock for the unslippered. Thankfully, the recent revival of an ancient technology—radiant floor heating—is a feasible and cost-effective bulwark against a morning ritual that resembles, ironically, a walk over hot coals. Above. Installation of Flextherm’s electric heating Green Cable Surface over plywood using Universal Snap-in Gauges, from USI Stone & Tile (Universal Slate International). Left. Complete floor cutout of Flextherm’s Green Cable Concrete, from USI Stone & Tile (Universal Slate International).
Although it has existed in various forms over the years, today’s homes are mostly served by two types of radiant heating—electric and hydronic. Electric systems use heating pads that are laid out prior to floor installation (or placed between joists, for retrofits), attached to cement backer boards and then incorporated with the thinset before the tile goes down. They don’t cast heat very far from the coils themselves so electric systems are ideal for smaller spaces like ensuites and kitchens. Hydronic systems are based on circulating hot water through pipes then back to the boiler, so there’s very little energy loss. They are usually installed before the concrete slab is poured, but can still be part of a major refit.
Above. TempZone Twin Series with a programmable thermostat. Warmly Yours electric heating systems generate an even heat throughout your home and will not disturb dust—reducing noise levels, dry air and possible allergic reactions, from City Tile.
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While the efficiency rating of both systems will fluctuate with the cost of the relative fuel (electricity, gas), radiant floor heating is greatly superior to most forced air heating systems in terms of cost and comfort. Consider it a favour for your morning self.
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Top left. Onix Fuseglass, from Tile of Spain.
Above. Marvel by Atlas Concorde. Inspired by the most prestigious marble of Italian tradition, Marvel is a ceramic project of the highest possible aesthetic and technical impact, characterized by porcelain stoneware floors and coordinated white-body wall cladding, from Julian Tile.
the evolution of tile
Tiles have definitely evolved. New material choices and creative installation options allow designers to use tile to create luxurious and stylish rooms, illusions of continuous space and amazing visual elements throughout the entire home.
Above. Jet Set. A one-of-a-kind marble tile mosaic collection that brings mid-century modern to residential installations, from Walker Zanger.
Left and above. AnTeak. Ushering in a new age in interior design, the world’s first mosaic tiles crafted from genuine FSC-certified reclaimed teak wood, from Walker Zanger.
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Whatever your design vision there’s a tile for you. Geometrically-shaped or very large tiles create interesting designs, both on the floor and the wall. Non-porous glass tiles are ideal for adding depth and sparkle to backsplashes, bathrooms and floor accents and many are made from recycled glass so they’re a popular eco-friendly option. Other options include reclaimed teak, recycled aluminum and even recycled wine corks.
3D tiles add an interactive and inviting look or for a polished contemporary feel, consider using small stainless steel tiles to create a variety of patterns. And for traditional bathrooms, achieve a timeless beauty by adding the warm tones of bronze or copper tiles.
tile trends Right. Ames’ Concrete Project series merges the textured appearance and size of concrete with the performance of porcelain tile, from Ames Tile & Stone.
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The right rug for the right space is a good rule of thumb, as with any accessory.
Left. 800-C Series, from JIA Floor Innovation.
Left. The trend of layering rugs continues throughout the design world and the real world. FLOR offers the interesting ability to achieve this look in a fresh new way without the expense and waste of literally stacking up rugs, from FLOR modular carpet tiles.
Rugs that Refresh A Floor’s Best Friend Continues to Impress
For the most part, rugs lead carefree existences (beyond being trampled daily). Some desire the limelight; others prefer the anonymity of laying unnoticed at your feet. Some appreciate being thrown wherever useful; others consider themselves masterpieces.
Right. Bakhtiar Lime, Persia Reinvented Collection. Wool and mulberry silk, handknotted in Iran, designed in Germany, from House of Persian Rugs.
Generally, large rugs tie a space together best. They should either edge up each piece of furniture but stop short, or extend at least several inches past the back. This is especially true for under dining room tables, where you don’t want a guest’s chair half-on, half-off the rug. Hallway runners are often constrained by the space and so geometrically static; bedroom rugs are frequently in the same boat, either bedside throws or a large echo of the bed shape that extends to provide a warm landing. Elsewhere, different shapes—think circles and parallelograms—can subtly guide the interactions of room users. Consider going for an unorthodox shape to stir the proverbial pot. All rugs provide functions beyond their beauty, which is why we still use them; they mute noisy neighbours, they’re great under foot on chilly days, and they help preserve backs and joints in work areas. Beauty, functionality and timelessness—why shouldn’t they have it all?
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Right and below. Linus Dean Rugs. Traditionally handmade rugs. 100% Wool (all designs also available in Bamboo, Silk, Linen, Hemp or mix of several). Made to measure to fit any space. Colours can be altered to suit interiors. Perfect for high traffic areas or feature placement, from Linus Dean Rugs.
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gas fireplaces Left. H4 Series. Integrating contemporary design with efficient heat, the H4 is one of their most versatile fireplaces to date. Choose from two different (landscape and square) backing plates and one of three designer bezel window trims in Copper, Nickel or Black, from Valor Fireplaces.
Incorporating Gas Fireplaces into Your Design Dream
A gas fireplace is one of the most desirable assets a home can have, both for resale value and for setting tone and ambiance. Whether you’re planning a new construction or adding a fireplace into an existing space, there are benefits to be had—and pitfalls to be avoided. In fireplace parlance, ‘draw‘ is a technical term that refers to the vacuum created when hot air rises. However, when speaking of interior design, the term has a deeper and more ethereal connotation that goes back to the earliest days of social gathering—the powerful anchoring effect of a fireplace. Fires and fireplaces have been central to human domesticity since prehistoric times, and adding this attractive feature to your home has—until recently—meant redefining your living space. Above and left. The world’s most efficient and versatile fireplace. The Mantis exceeds 90% efficiency, which means it uses about 35% less fuel than other gas fireplaces. This makes it the greenest fireplace you can buy, photo provided by Heatwave Plumbing & Heating.
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Most popular for new construction is by far the gas fireplace; it’s cleaner, requires less infrastructure and there’s no axe-wielding involved. In recent years fireplace designs have become more streamlined and modern, which lessens their dominating effect in a room. Completely wall-integrated gas fireplaces are becoming the norm; extremely low-profile, they cast little more presence than a painting or mirror on the wall. This type of installation does take more planning and finishing than simply replacing a traditional fireplace, so you’ll need to factor extra work into the budget—framing, venting, drywall, painting, trim and (usually) electrical. That said, replacing wood-burning with gas usually means leaving the hearth intact and this could limit your design possibilities.
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Above. The Element4 collection has a wide range of gas fireplaces. They all have one thing in common. Their well thought-out simplicity guarantees a cozy and warm atmosphere at the push of a button, from Heatwave.
Above. A highly effective radiant and convective heater, the L1 raises decorative widescreen fireplace standards. Low turndowns provide hours of comfort, efficiently distributing warmth where you want it—when you want it, from Valor Fireplaces.
Playing with Fire, without Getting Burned
Completely integrated fireplaces don’t demand the attention and centrality that traditional hearths do but some homeowners prefer the utility and solid presence that a traditional hearth offers. Mantels—as display areas for memorabilia, collections or art—have long been a bonus of a traditional installation. Of course, gas fireplaces don‘t have to be integrated. Some of the freshest designs involve open flames (with adequate venting) or a fire that’s glassed in on three sides. One trend that shows no signs of abating—integrated or otherwise—is the elongated installation. There’s something fascinating and less intrusive about a long, narrow fire rather than a large, boxy one. This brings us to size. Do gas fireplaces need to be large to heat a spacious room? It’s a common misconception, but no. In fact, most small fireplaces (20,000 Btu/hour, say) heat quite large rooms. A fireplace with twice that capacity can, obviously, heat the same space, but it’s worth noting that many fireplaces’ heat output can only be brought down to half its maximum capacity. Translation—heat from a large gas fireplace may often overpower all but the largest spaces. Combined with the trend towards linearity and minimalism, smaller is definitely the way to go these days. Take advantage of modern design and incorporate a gas fireplace as just one element of your elegant living space, not the anchor that weighs it down.
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Right. Horizon Series. In a society that is becoming more environmentally conscious with every new day, it is important that all purchasing decisions reflect this transition. The Horizon proudly showcases the latest advancements in state-of-the-art technology, from Valor Fireplaces.
Above. L1 Series. Beaded Glass & Nickel, from Valor Fireplaces.
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Lighting Installations Left. The Gem Collection by ET2. Clear, square-glass cubes float on a polished chrome metal frame. Suspended inside the cubes, woven metal sparkles with a crystal gem embedded on the side. The xenon lamps bring the Gem to life, from Illuminations Lighting Solutions.
When planning your dream renovation, remember that changing out the old chandelier in the foyer for a highly efficient Led fixture will not only save you on the electrical bill but also on climbing up to re-lamp in high difficult areas.
Below. ET2 5 light spiral pendant with 5 x 7.5 LED bulbs. High output LEDs illuminate etched bubble glass pendants, from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
Right. The ET2 Contemporary Lighting Fizz 9 Light LED fixtures uses 67.5W of power and produces 2214 lumens of light, from Illuminations Lighting Solutions.
Express Yourself with Fresh Lighting Installations
With all the ephemera of home design available to us, it’s easy to lose sight of the basic home functionalities that shape our daily existence. Lighting; however, is one field where we can combine our needs with the best of our creativity. Over the years, leaps in technology have supplied ever-growing potential for defining our spaces with light. At the front of the pack, and quickly running away with the race, are LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes).
Above. Crossroad Linear Suspension by Tech Lighting. Inspired by the sheen of big city streets and intersections illuminated at night. Composed of raw steel sheets protected with a clear lacquer coat and accented by brass spot welding at the joints, this suspension fixture has a purposefully imperfect, rugged, industrial design. Includes four 120V, 40W G9 halogen bipin lamps or two 20W, field replaceable LED strips (3500 lumens, 3000K), from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
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Flexible, functional, energy-efficient and safer than their forebears, LEDs now dominate the market and are the preferred choice for new home construction. Their small size permits installation in all sorts of helpful spots (inside cabinetry, under stair treads, within shelving) and in various fun and fresh designs. Residential lighting systems have been geared towards pot lights for some years now, and the trend continues; the current flavour is for entirely trimless pot lights, with fixtures plastered directly into the drywall—another good fit with LEDs, which produce very little heat.
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Controls in general are becoming increasingly popular as homeowners search for integrated lighting systems that produce a desired effect, moving away from the multiple lamps of old. While LEDs are extremely efficient, there is still comfort in having lights on only where and when they’re needed. Already, those with the foresight to incorporate lighting into their new-build and renovation plans are able to travel throughout the home, hands-free, with their preferred lighting following them wherever they go.
Above and right. The Mystic Collection by ET2. Heavy bands in black chrome are artistically draped with a jewellry-quality chain finished in a black nickel. This elegant collection becomes mysterious as the light from the xenon lamps peak through the chain in a very sensual manner, from Illuminations Lighting Solutions.
Sounds nice, doesn’t it? It’s as simple as finding the right contractor and exploring your options; let your imagination go wild!
Right. The Artcraft North Star AC9011. Craftsman-mission outdoor wall light, sure to compliment any decor, from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
Go Towards the Light!
You no longer need layers of paint to define your space with colour. Newer pot lights include colour in the fixture itself, casting as subtle or as vibrant a hue as imagination can conceive. And for a dynamic and modern touch in social areas, try RGB (Red-Green-Blue) LEDs, which transition smoothly between the three colours. The freshest innovations in LED installations include edge lighting and linear plaster-in lighting. Edge lighting uses walls and ceilings as reflective surfaces, using brightness to illuminate, without direct harsh exposure. Plaster-in—where lights in the wall or ceiling backlight any design cut from the surface, creating reverse silhouettes—allows design options limited only by one’s imagination. For all their benefits, uncoloured LEDs are sometimes viewed as harsh and overly bright. Dimmers and power controls help mitigate the effect, with newer models allowing for warmer golden tones at lower capacity, while their full white brightness is still available on high power.
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Right. Linterna. Silver finish Schonbek with hand cut crystal. A design of relaxed elegance. Meaning ‘lantern’, Linterna offers an alluring interior glow created by light cast on the design’s central focus, an extravagant crystal pendeloque. Also made with Swarvoski elements, from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
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Above. Sub-Zero Refrigerator Drawers offer you nearly infinite possibilities. Two drawers give you over five cubic feet of storage that you can integrate into any room in your home, seamlessly disappearing into custom cabinetry. Also available in all-freezer and combination models with ice maker, from Bradlee Distributors.
Kitchen Appliances Right. Vario Cooktops 400 series. With Vario Cooktops, you can choose from a Teppan Yaki, gas wok, induction and grill to create a custom cooktop with endless possibilities, from Gaggenau.
Integrated Devices Create Seamless Designs
Space … the final frontier. The battle to envision, design and install a functional kitchen with adequate space is an ongoing one for interior designers—professional and amateur alike. The cookery generally has the most, and largest, technology in the home so any floor plan that fuses style with usage must begin with the appliances. Blend in the trend towards eat-in kitchens and their redefinition as social spaces—plus increased desire for the versatility provided by new appliance innovations—and you have a major undertaking. Considering these factors, little can be left to chance and flexibility at the latter end of a renovation or new build. Ensure you see a showroom example before deciding what’s right for your home. With various stages of integration available—fully integrated, integrated, panelized, panel-ready—there’s never been a better time to opt for a cohesive vision of appliance installation. The growing movement towards urban domesticity also helps force the issue.
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Right. These Sub-Zero all-refrigerator and all-freezer columns enable you to pair with full-size integrated wine storage or refrigerator drawers to customize your homes’ design in countless new ways, from Bradlee Distributors.
Left. The 48-inch Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator. Features include a wine rack, FlexTemp drawer with precise electronic temperature controls and ‘holiday mode’, which acts as an auto shut-off, from Thermador.
The best place to start is, as always, to have an ideal level for your budget, and a maximum. Remember that integrated appliances involve electrical, plumbing, venting, framing, finishing and even flooring, so don’t skimp by trying to manage the various professionals yourself. Select a contractor with experience in all aspects of appliance installation and kitchen remodelling; they’ll know whether your dreams match your budget and, if not, will make them jive.
Refrigeration benefits tremendously from full integration. No longer are we limited to one giant, bulky device. Refrigerated drawers, ideal for under-counter installation, provide organizational flexibility and smaller above-counter pieces can be dedicated to functions—like drinks-only—that allow them to live on the periphery of the kitchen, away from cooking spaces. This creates a bit of a treasure hunt for guests but is perfect for the homeowner when things are just at hand.
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Integrated appliances, housed within cabinetry, are a great way to steal space. Some are fully integrable, like refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers. Others, such as various types of ovens, can only be partially integrated. Although, with the latter, all that’s visible is the door of the device and these can be made low-to-no profile with the cabinet facing.
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Left and above. The 48-inch freestanding SBS 26S1 with cabinet-depth dimension, offers an excellent alternative to a built-in without building in. Characterized by elegance, Liebherr’s SmartSteel ensures the outside always looks polished while the LED light towers illuminate the well-designed interior. This unit also houses an advanced automatic IceMaker for perfect ice cubes, from Liebherr.
Newer fridges have digital controls to set the ideal storage temperature for items as varied as fish, fruit and focaccia. Some have fast freezing capabilities to lock in flavour and nutrition. With all new fridges, counter-depth is a must—this results in a wider, shallower device but maintains attractive lines throughout the kitchen. On the cooking end of things, there’s plenty to select from these days. Convection ovens are still gaining in popularity as are dual devices like combination convection/steam-cooking ovens, for optimal flavour retention. Both can be partially and attractively integrated into your desired cabinetry. Your dedication to style will dictate whether you separate your cooktop from your oven. Installers note that clean linearity is best achieved when these devices are kept together; still, with integrated warming drawers, wine cellars and freezer compartments, you’re well on your way to achieving a seamless kitchen landscape. Many of these devices need venting so completely hidden appliances are a tall order. As well, the gas and electrical inputs on many devices are not as movable as they once were, so planning is that much more important. Don’t leave anything to chance—your taste buds will thank you.
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Below. Fully integrated fridge on the right and custom-designed oriental style pantry cabinet on the left, built from white maple with a black rub-through finish. Built in large sections to eliminate cabinet joint lines. Allowances were made for getting appliances in and out for future servicing and also for venting. Custom design, from Silver Bow Woodcraft Ltd.
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faucets & hardware
Above and right. Karbon by Kohler. Designed with multiple, moveable joints, Karbon faucets allow you to position and lock water flow exactly where you need it. Available in a variety of colours and finishes with the option of chrome or stainless joints, from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
Above. Cirque series cabinet hardware by Sun Valley Bronze (in white bronze), from Bandbury Lane.
the final touches
With so many stunning and innovative faucets and hardware finishings to choose from—traditional, sleek and modern, funky or extravagant—it’s hard to know where to start. Understanding your needs prior to choosing what fits with your overall design will ensure you make the correct choices.
Above. Cabaret table from Sandy’s Left. Sun Valley Furniture Bronze Horizontal Inlay Lever x Lever Mortise Lock Entry Set. Flat Wood Handle Lever in W1 Finish Inlay, from Victoria Speciality Hardware & Plumbing.
Bottom left. Recess Shell line by Turnstyle Designs. Available in cabinet/furniture knobs, door levers and pulls in a variety of different finishes, from Bradford Hardware.
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Above. Sun Valley Bronze, partnered with noted glass artist Jesse DeMoss, introduces a whimsical and stunning collection of handblown art glass knobs, from Victoria Speciality Hardware & Plumbing.
Bottom left to right. Ladylux3 Café, Eurosmart Cosmopolitan and K7 by Grohe, from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
Below. Lot by Dornbracht Americas Inc. is sculptural in appearance. A highly architectonic fitting with an ultra-flat one-piece spout, from Victoria Speciality Hardware & Plumbing.
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Choosing the Best Surface for Your Dream Kitchen
Countertops
There are few kitchen installations that provide as varied a selection as countertops. Fusing utility, style and tactile fulfillment, a quality countertop can be an impressive centrepiece in an elegantly designed space or a durable testament to a kitchen where culinary masterpieces are created. A kitchen island provides a wonderful focal point for a beautiful countertop. If you have—or want to have—an island, consider exploring some of the more attractive surface options. Single slabs of marble or soapstone have a very high ‘wow’ factor and are a draw for the eyes as well as the hands. However, they can be vulnerable to damage that is hard to remediate and are best used as eating and gathering areas rather than food prep zones.
Above. Torquay Waterfall Island, from Cambria.
A kitchen island’s central location entices people to gather around it, making it an instant magnet for attention.
Above. Butcher-block with Torquay Island, from Cambria. Below. Quartz slab (Clear Jade) complemented by a travertine backsplash in a contemporary ledge pattern, from Bighorn Golf Club.
Marble can also be prohibitively expensive. Great alternatives include cultured marble, engineered quartz and granite. Still very durable, these stone products offer the feel and presence of solidity and are easier to match with your colour scheme. It’s always best to account for the planned colour of cabinetry, paint and fixtures before shopping for the perfect countertop. If it will be a stylish kitchen focal point, look for a stone surface with highlights that can be brought out by other design elements. Concrete is an increasingly popular choice, especially for wholesale kitchen renovations. Appropriate for both large surfaces—islands—and running countertops, concrete can be pre-shaped into all sorts of funky and useful designs, plus it can easily be tinted. Getting away from old plastic laminate doesn’t mean you’re left only with rocky options. Many homeowners opt for the flexibility of alternative surfaces; some innovative and some brought back from the past. One of the hottest choices is actually good old wood. Butcher-block countertops are incredibly useful (no more chopping boards), fixable and—when properly sealed and maintained—durable. They also evoke and reflect natural elements that are staples of West Coast design and can be a great twin for floors that exude natural wood character.
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The Counter-Productive Kitchen
Stainless steel is ubiquitous in the kitchen; why not give it a more prominent role? Most professional kitchens are done in this manner and for good reason—stainless is exceptionally durable, easy to clean and looks new for years. For something truly fresh, consider zinc, bronze or copper. Increasingly popular due to their rich colours and durability, any of these metals would make a wonderful surface with a homey, lived-in look. The future is now, or so they say. So, with an eye on the horizon, the smartest homeowners are choosing eco-friendly installations and countertops are no exception. There are lots of options for ‘green’ countertops, many as durable as traditional types but leaving a much smaller environmental footprint. Counters from recycled glass and porcelain, bamboo and a newer post-consumer product called PaperStone are leading the pack of innovative materials for consumers that want fabulous installations and a clear conscience. As beautiful and durable as anything around, these cutting-edge products provide great conversation starters for anyone gathered around them.
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Kitchen Cabinetry Whether you’re dabbing at change or blowing it up, there’s a right way and a wrong way to make the decision and carry out your plan.
Right. Scenery. Perfect for a strikingly contemporary, metropolitan open space design scheme, Scenery is a kitchen with a very wide selection of materials, finishes and units, which supersedes its merely functional role and becomes the stage for family and social relations, from Scavolini.
Deciding When and How to Go Bigger, Go Smaller, or Just Go Beautiful
The idea of remodelling a kitchen can mean a lot of things—tinkering with the details, adding a convenience or two, freshening up the décor to cast a new light on the space, or even tearing it down to the ground and building a brand new dream kitchen from scratch. Knowing what’s available is a good place to start so here are some of our cabinetry suggestions to guide you in the right direction. First of all, ask yourself why you want a different kitchen. Is it a tired, uninspired space? If so, an update to your design scheme may be all that you need to feel excited about cooking again.
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Idalski kitchen. European cabinetry, geometric, minimalist design, from Poggenpohl
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Do you need more space and/or storage? Is it hard to find the items you need? Does it feel crowded when more than one person invades the cooking area? If so, you’re better off tearing it all out and installing the perfect kitchen for your needs. The kitchen space is truly defined by the appliances and the cabinetry; everything else is mutable. Integrated appliances—discreetly housed in cabinetry—are the ultimate space-saver (see page 72), and go a long way towards maintaining the clean lines of the modern kitchen. Now is a great time to incorporate ideas for keeping the kitchen compact and expansively utilitarian as cabinet design breaks out of the box with every recent trend, expanding on the lazy Susan and finding useful storage across the kitchen. The European influence on cabinets continues to be strong. This movement towards compact geometric design has overtaken the country cottage wave of the recent past and the trend continues towards broad, calming, subtly adorned surfaces. Rustic arts and crafts-themed kitchens can be fun and homey, but their ambiance grows tired more quickly and isn’t a good fit for many urban settings.
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Above. Gloss cabinets are Palmi door-style in Thermofoil (Processo colour), dark cabinets are Soho door-style in Thermofoil (Chillagoe colour), from Kitchen Craft Cabinetry.
If you find yourself torn between a thirst for updated style and the kitchen you love to work in, it’s probably a sign that you don’t need to tear things apart. Consider having your cabinets resurfaced with an updated finish and retain the utility and layout you’ve come to enjoy.
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Right and below. SieMatic PCR, from Redl Kitchens.
Directly left. Concentrating on the luscious finish on this Cordova Mocha glaze kitchen was priority next to maximizing the storage space. The cabinets and drawers are filled with various space saving accessories like a pullout lazy Susan and spice drawers. The efficiency of the storage combined with the beauty of the finish and the stunning countertop make this one of Harbour City Kitchen’s most popular kitchens to date, from Harbour City Kitchen.
European cabinetry encompasses both minimalism and expansive storage through effective installations; cabinets can often house extenders and organizers that make it easier to keep like with like. Other staples of the movement include closing moderators (to reduce slamming and extend life) and dedicated storage for small spaces (think cookie sheets and pizza stones). From a design perspective, modern cabinets tend toward extremes: dark, rich tones in wood and brighter, muted colours in laminate and other finishes. These designs allow the dominant cabinetry to interplay with the countertops and flooring; the darker theme creates a sleek unanimity and the lighter designs bring out the highlights of the other elements. Even if you’re only updating the theme of your kitchen, installing a small island at the same time can make a huge difference. Cooking is a dynamic, energetic activity that needs flexible spaciousness so, where possible, it’s best to move equipment away from the direct preparation and cooking area. Islands can provide a host of storage for everything from bakeware to wine to the microwave; they’re a wonderful way to take pressure off the main cabinets and free up space for movement.
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Far left (top). The new SieMatic S3 brings years of innovative design and unique colour accents into the kitchen. Whether subtle or vibrant, casual or expressive—each combination is your own. Choose the colour for your doors, handles and handle profiles to create your own kitchen. The S3 also offers the new base and wall cabinet shelves, available as gloss or lacquered accent colours, from SieMatic.
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Home Automation
Above. With the right planning, speakers and electronics can be integrated into custom millwork. Precision control of the Lutron QS roller shades ensures precise alignment even for large banks of windows.
words by richard millson photographs by Millson Technologies Left. Waterproof TVs are now available for bathrooms and outdoor environments.
the basics
Planning any renovation project is an exciting and creative time. Researching and comparing options for furniture, lighting, fixtures, colours and finishes is all part of the process. But every renovation presents another, perhaps less obvious, opportunity—the chance to update or add the latest technology.
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Above. Custom iPad interfaces like this one can be created to consolidate and simplify control of multiple home systems.
The first step is to understand what’s available then decide which systems or features to include during construction vs. those that can be pre-wired for addition later on. You may find it beneficial to speak with one or more technology integrators to discuss options and help guide you through the process. Ultimately, the best solution will be one that meets your specific needs today but allows easy expansion over time.
Locations where you plan to mount TVs, speakers or other devices—like an in-wall iPad dock—require clear space inside the wall and proper weight-bearing structural supports. And while it may seem like common sense, you do need to ensure the availability of appropriate electrical power for the systems you plan to install. This often means your electrician will need to bring additional power to locations beyond what they normally plan for.
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When adding or upgrading the infrastructure needed to support the latest in technology, one thing to consider is whether the communications wiring in your home is capable of carrying the higher data speeds required for streaming HD video and similar services. Older homes likely do not have the right kind of wiring; so when you have the opportunity, upgrade to cable that is Category 5 or better.
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Above. HG Shades. Lutron QS Roller Shades are virtually silent in operation and provide protection from damaging UV rays for sensitive artwork, furniture and flooring.
Lighting
Automated lighting control systems save energy, enhance comfort and convenience and increase safety and security. Today, many lighting control products are designed to easily replace existing switches and dimmers and communicate wirelessly with each other, making them a natural choice for any home renovation project. The sophistication and reliability of these systems has increased dramatically in recent years and once they are installed and programmed they should provide years of trouble-free service.
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Technology + Design. With the right planning, speakers and electronics can be integrated seamlessly for just the look you’re after.
Lighting systems allow you to easily control individual lights, entire rooms or areas and even the entire home at the press of a button—convenient when leaving or returning to the home or when it’s time for bed. And all this control is now possible from not only inside your home but from virtually anywhere, using your smartphone or tablet.
Above. Controls for different systems such as lighting and window treatments can be consolidated onto a single designer keypad like this one from Lutron.
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once upon a time
houses with history
When you put together a wonderfully creative architect, a talented contractor and a willing homeowner with impeccable taste, magic happens. This is what occurred when architect Stephanie Robb met homeowner Morie Ford on a Vancouver Heritage Foundation house tour. Loving what Robb had created in the Vancouver Special makeover on tour, Ford reached out to her to take on the task of restoring a four-storey Mount Pleasant revenue property that had been in her family for 15 years. Robb, Ford and contractor Corwyn Wilkins, of Heritage Woodworks, brought the house back to a single-family dwelling with a garden suite and a connected living space to be enjoyed by her now grown family. The results are stunning. One of a number of heritage homes on the street, the house looks unchanged from the exterior, but its authentic Edwardian paint scheme from Vancouver Heritage Foundation’s True Colours palette, gloss black window sash, picket fence and tasteful landscaping all pique the interest of passer’s by. Behind the handsome façade is a home that retains all of its historic character—beautifully refinished woodwork, floors and original windows—but is now flooded with light. And the open floor plan melds perfectly with the needs of a 21st-century family.
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Considering it had been a rooming house for many years, the home’s heritage features were remarkably intact. The entrance hall, front door, staircase, stained glass and pocket doors to the living room all remain, so when you walk into the house there is no doubt this is a historic building. The few alterations that were done were skilfully accomplished, including a wall that was removed between the kitchen and dining room and replaced by a support beam. This opened up the entire back of the house, from east to west, creating an open kitchen and dining room. Custom kitchen cabinets were selected over the proposed ready-made cabinets to ensure every square inch of available space was utilized and suitable for modern kitchen requirements. What had been a stairway to the basement is now a much appreciated pantry under the stairs and the truly innovative main floor bathroom boasts a wall-less shower to continue the flow of open space—leave your clothes and towel on the chair outside!
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Light and shadows play off the rich patina of restored woodwork
The light fixtures and vintage style bulbs, while mostly new, were carefully selected to complement the style and era of the house, as was the natural stain used to restore the original front door. The home’s original door hardware was all carefully removed and restored.
Diane Switzer is the Executive Director of the Vancouver Heritage Foundation. She has a passion for the history and heritage of her native Vancouver, and for the past 14 years has brought the history of city neighbourhoods and buildings alive through tours, lectures, film nights and guidebooks. vancouverheritagefoundation.org
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This 104-year-old house is typical of Vancouver’s early homes, with a wood frame and clad with wood shingles and lap siding most likely milled from timber logged on-site. Heritage homes were made to last. The quality of materials is unparalleled in house construction today and with creative design they can be made over into modern, functional homes. Relaxing in the dining room, as Ford bustles between the bright kitchen and the state of the art office, you can watch light and shadows play off the rich patina of the restored woodwork, highlighting the benefits of retaining first growth wood and rescuing historic building materials from the landfill. Creative minds committed to retaining the warm character and history of city neighbourhoods, coupled with a commitment to a sustainable city where we reuse what we already have, will ensure historic buildings continue to have a place in our modern, green city.
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Expressions
Interviews With Exceptional Artists
“I think it’s everyone’s dream to do what you love.” That’s what multimedia artist Faye Clayton told Homes & Living. Fortunately for Clayton and fellow Ucluelet artist, Jeff Edwards, doing what they love is a reality. As local small town artists, these two surf, fish, create art and walk the dogs on a regular basis. Jeff Edwards
As a child, Edwards was captivated by carving, but he spent a number of years in the commercial fishing industry to support his family. Inspired by Port Alberni’s Babe Gunn and local native carvings, he’s now returned to his passion as a master in his own right. Edwards dances between his preferred mediums of stone and wood—each possessing unique characteristics that beautifully support his carving capabilities—and his carvings can take as long as six weeks to craft. Over his career Edwards has created over 250 pieces from his home studio, but carving isn’t his sole means for living, and he still enjoys commercial fishing where he can immerse himself in the natural world that inspires his work. Above. White bear, 2008 marble Jeff Edwards
Jeff Edwards & Faye Clayton A Natural Collaboration
Most of us can relate to the vision of starting our day with a leisurely coffee, followed by a fishing trip or long walk on the beach with the dog.
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Faye Clayton
An avid surfer, Clayton finds authentic canvasses and inspiration in marine debris and the raw environment of scattered beaches and oceanic waves that surround her on Vancouver Island. Her uncle, William Missar—an American artist, musician and poet—also influenced Clayton as a child when he lived with the family and created a number of large art pieces with her. As a mixed media artist, Clayton practices bold acrylic painting, sculpture—using wire and found objects—and texture detailing with pyrography (a.k.a. wood-burning). Her artistic medium also express social responsibility, as she recycles and reforms found objects into things of beauty, in a fresh and upbeat fashion.
Words by Courtney Rosborough Top right. Roundabout, 2008 marble Jeff Edwards Middle right. Aquila, 2012 red cedar carved by Jeff Edwards painted by Faye Clayton Bottom right. Unknown Faye Clayton
“What was mine became hers. she made it whole.” — Jeff Edwards
Natural Collaboration
After being introduced to Clayton’s art through his wife, Edwards approached her to collaborate on an eagle sculpture. He was impressed by the wood-burning techniques and colourful brush strokes that she uses in her own work and believed they would add emphasis to and, ultimately, complete his carving. Clayton was thrilled at the opportunity, so a few months later, Edwards dropped off the large red cedar sculpture for her to add the finishing touches.
Jeff Edwards
“What was mine became hers, it’s as if she made it whole,” he said, and he was more than pleased with the end result of the collaborative effort. “I was scared I would ruin his masterpiece,” Clayton recalled. “It was so amazing and I was nervous to get started on it.” As Clayton added texture, style and detail with the burning in of talons and feathers, the bird came to life. Her worries quickly melted away and she became obsessed with working on the piece—painting it boldly to accentuate the bird’s power.
Aquila is currently on display at the Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet, BC.
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Both heavily influenced by their natural surroundings, it’s no wonder these Ucluelet artists created an art piece as magnificent as Aquila. Each artist worked on the piece independently from the other; where one landed, the other took flight. But in the end the two art forms flowed together into a colourful, West Coast original. Lucky for us, they will be gracing us with another collaborative piece in the near future.
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Whet Your Appetite
When the leaves fall, the air is crisp and the days grow short, we begin to long for richer flavours than those we’ve enjoyed through the summer months. Renowned chef and native Vancouverite, David Hawksworth, looks to the best local ingredients available for his contemporary Canadian cuisine. Beginning with produce you might find at your local late-season farmers’ market—apples, snap peas, honey, fresh herbs and hazelnuts—then adding the richness of chocolate and a roast rib of beef, Chef Hawksworth created an autumn menu that will satisfy the cravings that come with the change of season.
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Recipes by David Hawksworth Photographs by Clinton Hussey photographs provided by Hawksworth Restaurant
Apple Beet Salad with Caramelised Honey Vinaigrette Serves. 4
Apple Beet Salad 4 12 1 tbsp. 4 large 20 200 g 100 ml
apples segments, thinly sliced pickled beets, red and yellow fresh dill handfuls of arugula candied walnuts fresh chèvre caramelized honey vinaigrette
Caramelised Honey Vinaigrette 50 ml honey Zest of 1 orange 1 sprig thyme 1 tsp. fennel seed 1 tsp. coriander seed 50 ml champagne vinegar 50 ml olive oil 75 ml grapeseed oil Salt, to taste
To plate the salad, toss the arugula, chopped apple and pickled beets in the vinaigrette then place in a bowl. Garnish with nuts, pieces of chèvre cheese and fresh dill.
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Caramelize the honey over medium heat until golden brown. Remove from heat and steep all ingredients, except for the oil, overnight. The next day, strain the honey and incorporate the oil. Adjust the seasoning to taste.
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Roast Rib of Beef Serves. 4 1 kg 1 tbsp. 2 1 sprig 50 ml
rib-eye, on the bone black pepper, crushed kosher salt garlic cloves thyme vegetable oil
Tie the roast and season to taste with crushed black pepper and salt. Seal the roast in a vacuum pack, make sure that it’s airtight then place it in a 54°C (130°F) water bath for 4 hours. Next, remove the roast from the vacuum pack and sear on high heat with garlic and thyme until evenly caramelized. If you don’t have a water circulator you can sear the roast on top of the stove in a cast iron pan then roast it in the oven for 45 minutes at 200°C (400°F) and let it rest for 20 minutes.
Fresh Vegetables with Organic Garlic and Fresh Herbs Serves. 4 12 20 8 4 75 ml 2 1 1 tbsp. 1 tbsp.
cauliflower florets snap peas asparagus spears baby carrots organic olive oil organic garlic cloves, crushed into a paste lemon, juiced chives, chopped flat-leaf parsley, chopped kosher salt, to taste
Blanch all vegetables for about 1 minute in rapidly boiling salted water. Warm the olive oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and sauté for 5 seconds. Add the vegetables, season with salt then add the herbs and the lemon juice.
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Chocolate Fondant with Orange and Hazelnuts 30 g 30 g 90 g 65 g
milk chocolate white chocolate praline paste feuilletine wafer
Combine and melt chocolate over a water bath; stir in the praline paste and then the wafer. Transfer the mixture to a plastic-lined 40 x 10 cm frame. Chill 30 minutes. While you are waiting for the base layer to chill you can work on the fondant layer. 120 g 70% dark chocolate, preferably Valrhona Guanaja 40 g egg yolks (approx. 2 medium eggs) 40 g confection sugar, sifted 50 ml cream 35 g unsalted butter, soft 40 ml warm water
Melt chocolate gently over a water bath. Combine the egg yolks and icing sugar and whip until it has tripled in volume, creating a sabayon. Bring the cream to a simmer and add the chocolate to form a ganache. Then add the ganache to the sabayon and whisk to combine. Add butter in two additions, whisking until smooth. Finish with warm water. Pour the fondant over the chilled base, return to cooler and allow it to set. Once the fondant has set, cut it into 3 to 4 cm wide pieces. Serve with crushed roasted hazelnuts, segments of orange and orange sorbet.
This meal is perfect for an autumn dinner with friends. It’s relatively simple to prepare but, after your guests have savoured every mouth-watering bite, they’ll be peeping in your kitchen to see where you’ve hidden the chef.
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VANCOUVER, BC | $8,000,000
Enjoy spectacular, unobstructed city and ocean views from this extensively renovated 4,432 sq. ft., 2-level home located in the prestigious Rockridge Estates neighbourhood of West Vancouver. This 4 bedroom, 4 bathroom residence would be ideal for many types of buyers—families, empty nesters and those who love to entertain. The house is sited perfectly on a flat and private 13,940 sq. ft. lot with full southern exposure. Every principal room opens onto a deck with stunning views or patio/yard with direct access to the awesome pool. Conveniently located within minutes of top schools and shopping.
Exceptional new luxury home in Lower Dundarave on a south-side, extensively landscaped 7,920 sq. ft. lot, located mid-block, perched on the crest of Kings Avenue, with ocean views and an abundance of daylight. The combination of architecture, design and craftsmanship fosters a level of quality and luxury seldom found in this market. The sophisticated, yet family-oriented home spans 4,100 sq. ft. over three levels and boasts 4-5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms—including a self-contained one bedroom nanny/in-law suite with separate entrance. This exceptional property is within walking distance of the highly regarded Pauline Johnson Elementary, Dundarave Village and the famed Seawall.
Located in the heart of prestigious Kerrisdale and shielded by a brilliant green hedge, this stunning home is perfectly situated on a 16,500 sq. ft. corner lot with south-western exposure. The steel and concrete construction of this custom residence is offset by the open spaces of its Pacific Northwest location—it’s truly a masterful example of modern architectural design. It has been described as a home where light springs from unexpected places and where the textures of the land and the building enhance one another. This home offers 6,300 sq. ft. of exceptional living space on three levels.
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Located in West Vancouver’s historic Olde Caulfeild neighbourhood, this grand residence sits majestically on a flat and private 25,000 sq. ft. park-like estate, with gated driveway, outstanding gardens and wonderful ocean views. Designed by one of Vancouver’s most respected architects, this Classic Craftsman inspired 6 bedroom, 8 bathroom residence offers over 6,700 sq. ft. of expansive living space on three generous levels. This one of a kind dream estate is located conveniently in the heart of this sought after and prestigious neighbourhood, just a short walk to the beach and only minutes to schools and shopping.
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TSAWWASSEN BEACH ROAD TSAWWASSEN, BC | $5,980,000 Coming to this breathtaking beachfront estate could possibly start a modern day romance for you when perusing this incredible setting on which renowned Formworks Architectural Group blended modern art form with the needs of a functional family home. This luxury home contains 6,747 sq. ft. of masterful open concept design on a sun drenched half-acre lot. If you’re looking to escape the noise of Metro Vancouver, come relax at this sophisticated waterfront sanctuary. MLS#V1019575 | CALL 604.803.8342
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CENTENNIAL PARKWAY TSAWWASSEN, BC | $4,998,000 Great city escape! Relax at this timeless 4,513 sq. ft. luxurious beach house reminiscent, of the ‘Hamptons’ offering every deluxe amenity imaginable. Situated on 19,364 sq. ft. of private beachfront on exclusive Centennial Parkway, this ‘family love affair’ shares five bedroom suites, a coach house suite, plus the original cottage, organic veggie garden, paddle ball court and all the beach fun you can handle. Carpe diem seizes the moment so don’t let go of it! MLS#V1022736 | CALL 604.803.8342
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Simply stunning. A world class residence in the heart of iconic Westmount, one of West Vancouver’s most coveted neighbourhoods. Situated in the West Bay school catchment, this home offers over 6,800 sq. ft. of the most elegant living space available in today’s market.
Contemporary West Coast gated residence in the heart of West Vancouver’s most sought after neighbourhood. Finished to the highest standard over three spacious levels, this spectacular property offers uncompromising quality in both materials and design. This is modern architecture at its finest.
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Stories Behind Vancouver’s Streets
WORDS BY BRUCE MACDONALD PAINTING BY BRIAN CROFT
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VANCOUVER’S SIGNATURE RETAIL SHOPPING STREET ON ROBSON STREET IN THE ‘60s, SMALL STORES AND RESTAURANTS CREATED A POPULAR PEDESTRIAN SHOPPING STROLL.
Danceland, Robson Street – 1963 is a limited edition (sn195) canvas giclee print
It was during the gold rush—in 1859—that John Robson came to BC from Ontario, then known as Canada West, with his wife Susan Longworth and their baby daughter. He ran a newspaper in New Westminster in the 1860s and was appointed to the Legislative Council of British Columbia, where he worked towards a democratic reform that would see Members of the Legislature voted in by the public rather than the colonial governor. When he moved to Victoria, Robson served as the political editor of the Victoria Times Colonist and was a passionate advocate for the colony of British Columbia to join with the far away Dominion of Canada, newly formed in 1867 and located by the St. Lawrence River.
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Shortly after Vancouver was founded in 1886, two of the first streets created in the West End were Robson and its parallel sister street, Davie. Both John Robson and Alexander Davie were Members of the Legislative Assembly in Victoria and major early land investors in pre-Vancouver land. Davie became premier of British Columbia in 1887 but died in office and was replaced by Robson, who died in England in 1895 after he injured his finger in a carriage door and died from the infection.
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When BC became part of Canada in 1871, Robson was elected to the new province’s first legislative assembly as an MLA. He worked for reforms such as the right of women to vote and, in the 1880s, became the leading advocate for extending the Canadian Pacific Railway western terminus from Port Moody to Gastown and encouraged the citizens of Gastown to incorporate into a city. In the provincial legislature, it was Robson who ensured that new city was named Vancouver. Brian Croft’s painting of Robson Street in 1963 looks eastward from near Burrard Street and toward Granville Street, where you can just see the letters ‘CA’ at the top of the Capital Theatre sign in the far left of the painting. In the centre of that stretch of Robson was Danceland. Built in 1922 and located on the site of what is today’s provincial courthouse complex, Danceland was originally known as the Alexandra Ballroom—an elite venue where up to 600 dancers could glide and swing to live music and where local legend and big band leader Dal Richards played in the 1920s. Still at it, the 95-year-old Richards will play at his 79th consecutive New Year’s Eve party this year. Renamed Danceland in 1956, the old ballroom played host to acts such as Ike and Tina Turner, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Coasters, Bobby Darin, Del Shannon and Roy Orbison. And when radio became a booming business in Vancouver in the ‘60s, Danceland was at the centre of it all, with CJOR—where Red Robinson got his start in 1954—right around the corner, CKNW located above it and the early CFUN next door.
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Above. John Robson, became Premier in 1889. Royal BC Museum, BC Archives photograph A-01717.
This section of Robson Street linked Granville to what was known as Robsonstrasse—the popular section of Robson, west of Burrard, which was dominated by European restaurants and shops and had a distinct German flavour. In recent decades Robson has developed into a prime location for high-end shopping, with the fifth highest retail lease rates in the world in 2006. Today, Robson Street continues to thrive as an outdoor shopping destination for both local shoppers and tourists alike.
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art fix
Behind the Exhibits
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Left. Kimsooja Portrait, 1991 used clothing fragments, acrylics, thread, Chinese ink on canvas cloth Collection of the Artist Courtesy of Kimsooja Studio Photo: Trevor Mills, Vancouver Art Gallery
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Words by Courtney Rosborough
THE WOMAN
Daina Augaitis
Daina Augaitis, former director of the Visual Arts program at the Banff Centre for the Arts, has been the chief curator at the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG) for the past seventeen years. An aspiring artist back in the day, with a degree from the Nova Scotia College of Art and Design, Augaitis took a Curatorial Studies program at Emily Carr College in 1980 and has been hooked ever since. She made her mark at one of Canada’s oldest artist run centres, Western Front, in Vancouver. There she learned how important it is for artists to be at the centre of all curatorial work—a belief she hasn’t wavered from since.
For the Vancouver Art Gallery’s curator, the most satisfying projects are those where the process is as enjoyable as looking at them when they are complete, both aesthetically and conceptually.
Much like Muntadas’ famous question, “What are we looking at?” Augaitis likes to curate exhibits revolving around the active participation we take in the social context of our everyday lives. She suggests Muntadas’ line means, “Look at the big picture and beneath the surface to determine the unstated messages and systems of power that may be at play.”
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Augaitis feels fortunate to do what she loves as a profession and over the years has met a number of artists and curators who helped shape and inspire her work as a curator. One of these artists is none other than Antoni Muntadas, a visual artist from Spain who has one of three solo exhibits that Augaitis is showcasing in the fall. The two met at Western Front when Augaitis commissioned a new piece from him, The Stadium, which has toured internationally since then.
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Above. Personal/Public, 1980 installation with television set, closed-circuit video system, clock, calendar and chair Photo: Joaquín Cortés/Román Lores, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía © Muntadas/SODRAC (2013)
Everyone brings their own experiences to the act of viewing art, so any response is acceptable.
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THE EXHIBITS The gallery receives hundreds of exhibition proposals and curator suggestions at any given time and they fit the exhibitions together like a puzzle, with bigger pieces going in first and then others falling into place. The VAG is known for finding balance between local and international artists, historical and contemporary content and all avenues of visual culture so in the end, the exhibits flow throughout the gallery and present a wonderfully full experience for the viewer. Long-range planning and extremely forward thinking is essential as the team is already collaborating on what 2017 will look like.
The Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, one of Spain’s most important museums, invited Augaitis to curate the exhibition covering the 40-year career of conceptual artist Antoni Muntadas. Within his media art and videos, Muntadas focuses on time and space and how we get caught between precise moments of connection. Korean-born visual artist Kimsooja’s art had been admired by the team for quite some time and seemed like a natural fit within the common theme of active engagement in the social context of places and cultures. With her fabric installations, videos and book images, she displaces herself into being part of, yet separate from, foreign crowds in New York and Paris.
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By Jeff Edwards & Faye Clayton
Haida artist Charles Edenshaw incorporates new ideas into ancient Haida traditions and has been on the gallery’s ‘must-see’ list. With the help of co-curator Robin Burke from Seattle’s Burke Museum, now was the time to showcase his work—over 200 pieces that range from carved argillite platters and detailed chests to model houses and painted hats.
Aquila Collaboration by Jeff Edwards and Faye Clayton Currently on display at Black Rock Resort, Ucluelet BC
As a curator, Augaitis’ job is one of storyteller. An exhibition can be portrayed in a number of ways and it’s the curator’s responsibility to work with the artist to find the most interesting way of telling their story. This takes us back to Augaitis’ main belief that the artist is at the centre of all curator work. Jeff Edwards, Sculptor
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Luckily for Augaitis, the three exhibitions this fall had different inception dates and required different amounts of time and assistance.
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Top. Kimsooja Deductive Object, 1996 used Korean bedcover stretched on oval wooden canvas frame Collection of the Artist Courtesy of Kimsooja Studio Photo: Trevor Mills, Vancouver Art Gallery Middle. Media Eyes, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1981 photographic documentation of a public intervention © Muntadas/SODRAC (2013) Bottom. Model Pole, c. 1885 (detail) wood Museum of Vancouver Collection, AA 1622 Photo: Trevor Mills, Vancouver Art Gallery
In collaboration with the artists she organized Muntadas’ art into different thematic constellations that display his work throughout the decades; whereas, for Kimsooja, Augaitis allowed a more chronological flow for this first retrospective of her 30-year career. And with Edenshaw’s work, Augaitis focused on the aesthetic value while Burke accentuated the anthropological background of his pieces. Much like the Haida principle that everything depends on everything else, Augaitis pulls things together by acknowledging that connection and, as curator, she organizes the information—captions, texts and catalogues for reference—that opens the door of understanding for the viewer. However, she reminds us that each artist presents the world through a different lens and hopes the viewer takes away the idea “to live a life with an open mind, being mindful and conscious of the state of humanity around us.” This means they need to understand that they bring their own experiences to the act of viewing art, so any response is acceptable. Within society, cultural shifts and human migration create changing conditions of space and the inbetween is formulated—a place between the connected and separate, invisible and visible, related and unrelated. Augaitis asks that we pay attention to the in-between space created by the three artists on view this fall at the VAG. “Art is all about the process of looking,” she says. We should all polish our practice of looking—a useful skill when out in the world, actively participating in everyday life—and what better place than at the Vancouver Art Gallery. “I hope viewers walk away from these three shows with an openness to that in-between and unknown space in their own worlds.”
The KIMSOOJA Unfolding exhibit runs October 11, 2013 to January 26, 2014, Charles Edenshaw runs October 26, 2013 to February 2, 2014 and Muntadas: Entre/Between runs November 9, 2013 to February 10, 2014 at the Vancouver Art Gallery.
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The Fast & The Luxurious
Words by Tony Whitney
Auto Trends and Test Drives
FULL-SIZE LUXURY SEDANS Big, Beautiful and Very High-Tech
If you want to see the kind of electronic upgrades family cars will be getting a few years down the road, check out the latest luxury sedans as they are usually the pioneers when it comes to sophisticated performance, handling and safety advancements. Most of today’s high-tech benefits have trickled down from these top-of-the-line cars where everything from navigation systems and lane departure warning technology, to electronic braking aids and stability control, started life.
The other benefit buyers get when they invest in a luxury sedan is a very high level of quality, finish and workmanship. People who spend upwards of $100,000 expect, and get, something very special in an automobile. Manufacturers like Jaguar and Rolls-Royce still use decades-old techniques to get the very best out of fine veneers and leathers. High-tech these amazing cars may be, but there’s still a lot of hands-on toil to help craft a level of quality that’s rare in any field of manufacturing. There are probably more full-size luxury sedans on the market right now than ever, and buyers can pay up to $500,000 or more to get exactly what they want. Many come from Britain, Germany and Japan but there are some great choices from domestic automakers, like Lincoln and Cadillac. We picked six standouts, though it would be easy to come up with 20 or more.
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Full-size luxury sedans have been the aristocrats of the automobile world since the early days of motoring, when wealthy drivers bought a basic chassis/engine unit and commissioned a coachbuilder to take care of the rest—often regardless of cost. Almost invariably, a luxury automaker’s flagship car is a big sedan that showcases its design, manufacturing and engineering expertise.
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The Fast & The Luxurious Seriously Luxurious Sedans
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The sleek S8 is a performance version of the Ingolstadt automaker’s A8 luxury sedan, and to earn its ‘S’ designation it packs in a twin-turbo V8, developing an impressive 520hp. It’s one of the fastest sedans in the world and carries its cosseted occupants at very high speeds with an impressive margin of safety. The bodywork is all-aluminum and like many other Audi’s, the S8 uses the much-praised Quattro all-wheel drive system for maximum security. With products like this, Audi no longer plays second fiddle to Mercedes-Benz and BMW in the German fullsize sedan stakes.
For many years, luxury sedan buyers have been hankering after a smaller and less expensive Rolls-Royce. The answer is the Ghost—it may cost a little less than the bigger Phantom, but it gives up nothing in terms of the opulence this iconic British automaker is famed for. An elegantly understated automobile, it is superbly built inside and out and uses a highly responsive 563hp twin turbo V8 for performance that belies its stately looks. It may be the least expensive model from Rolls-Royce, but you’ll never believe that once you get in and drive one.
Jaguar is prospering right now, and one of the reasons is the XJ-series of large sedans. When this car first appeared, it was hailed as a model that could at last go head-to-head with the leading luxury sedan purveyors. Years ago Jaguar’s slogan was, “Grace, Space and Pace”, and the XJ has that and more. This svelte, all-aluminum Jag comes in several versions, with the top car powered by a 510hp, 5.0L supercharged V8. It’s packed with technological advancements, not the least of which is a rotary selector for the 8-speed transmission that glides silently out of the console with a touch of the start button.
Price tag: around $150,000, with options.
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It doesn’t happen often, but for 2014 the much-respected Mercedes-Benz S-Class is all new from stem to stern. It must have been challenging to improve on the previous model, but improve it they have. It doesn’t look that different—nobody wants a gimmicky S-Class—but under the skin is all the technological might of the world’s oldest auto-builder. There’s a wide range of models, with the AMG performance variant at the top of the line. Both the V8 and V12 engines will be available, there’s a choice of two wheelbases, and the interior received extra attention to achieve what Mercedes-Benz calls “splendid isolation” for driver and passengers.
The elegant Flying Spur is basically a fourdoor version of the highly-desirable Bentley Continental and has similar running gear. This sedan is trimmer than its larger stable mate, the Mulsanne, though it offers the same level of luxury and refinement. Like many of its rivals (if Bentleys can be said to have rivals!) it has weight-saving aluminum bodywork that helps keep fuel consumption down to reasonable levels. Power comes from a 6.0L engine with a novel W12 layout developed by Bentley’s parent Volkswagen-Audi group. It puts out a lusty 616hp, which makes the seemingly-stately ‘Spur another contender for ‘world’s fastest sedan’.
BMW’s strong-selling luxury sedan got a major refresh for 2013, so it will be a few years before we see other major changes. Available in a multitude of versions, the 7-Series can be ordered with anything from an in-line six-cylinder to a big twin-turbo V8, and there’s even a hybrid model for the green-at-heart. Noted especially for its small-car handling and agility, this big Bimmer is beautifully trimmed and comes with every imaginable electronic asset—plus a few you’ve never heard of before. All-wheel drive is available on some models and all variants have the benefit of an 8-speed automatic.
Price tag: starts just over $100,000.
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The Wraith, Unveiled: Presented by Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver
Words by Courtney Rosborough
Photography by Malcom Carter and Dave Roels
Dark. Dramatic. Daring. It seemed the world stood still when Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Vancouver unveiled the Wraith—the newest and most powerful automobile in the history of Rolls-Royce—at an exclusive event. As guests arrived at the Rocky Mountaineer Vancouver Station one evening in August, they were greeted by valets and a fivefoot tall ice sculpture of the Spirit of Ecstasy—Rolls-Royce’s iconic hood ornament—which stood mysteriously at the entrance. With ice sculptures and vintage automobiles throughout the venue, the experience was that of moments frozen in time. The evening’s musical score began with pianist Roy Tan and award winning saxophonist Eli Bennett and built up gradually to the grand reveal with the Vancouver Opera. Later, guests mingled to the styling’s of DJ Leanne while enjoying beverages and hors d’oeuvres catered by the Four Seasons Hotel Vancouver. And outside, nestled amongst a number of Rolls-Royce automobiles, was a classy cigar and scotch lounge for guest to enjoy. Made possible by a number of sponsors, this event was nothing short of exciting with its dramatic décor, suspenseful unveiling, superb service and of course, the bold and elegant star of the night—the Wraith.
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Siding Installation Labour Lynas Exterior | lynas.ca
Accessories Vancouver Special | vanspecial.com
INGROUND UPLIGHTING MP Lighting (partial, interior only) mplighting.com
smart glass Vario Glass | varioglass.ca
Carport Pivot Door Oakmont Industries Ltd. oakmontindustries.com Interior Millwork and Installation Services Offshore Interiors offshoreinteriors.ca
Exterior Vertical Storage Hardware System Vin De Garde | vindegarde.ca For an up-to-date list of all contributors for both the H&L Laneway Home and the Laneway exhibit, please visit IDSwest.com/laneway
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H&L’s source guide directory Appliances BRADLEE DISTRIBUTORS – bradlee.net 13780 Bridgeport Rd Richmond | 604.244.1744
fireplaces P.67
EURO-LINE APPLIANCES – euro-line-appliances.com 2912 W. 4th Ave Vancouver | 1.855.ELA.WEST
P.77 P.49
alfresco backyard lifestyles 12510-82nd Ave Surrey
| 604.572.8088
Fireplace by Maxwell 1380 Pemberton Ave North Vancouver | 604.987.1293
gaggenau – gaggenau.ca Find a Dealer Near You | 1.877.442.4436
Fireplace Unlimited
LIEBHERR – liebherr.ca Find a Dealer Near You | 1.888.LIEBHERR (543.24237)
Valor Gas Fireplaces/Miles industries – valorfireplaces.com 190 - 2255 Dollarton Hwy North Vancouver | 604.984.3496
Pacific Specialty Brands – pacificspecialtybrands.com 7595 Lowland Dr Burnaby | 604.430.5253
4460 Juneau St Burnaby | 604.415.9330
P.12
1445 Powell St Vancouver | 604.255.2472
Vaglio Fireplace Ltd.
Richmond 604.278.6133 | Vancouver 604.434.8711 | Coquitlam 604.461.1598
3600 East Hastings St Vancouver | 604.298.6494
carpets & rugs
flooring
2nd Century Rug
Bamboo Direct 3-636 Clyde Ave West Vancouver | 604.913.9175
Bradshaw carpets
BC Hardwood Floor Co. Ltd.
507 15th St West Vancouver | 604.926.0413
3594 Main St Vancouver | 604.255.7375
Jia Floor Innovation – jiafloorinnovation.ca
Bradshaw carpets
150 - 12620 Bridgeport Rd Richmond | 604.821.1180
Jordans Floor Covering – jordans.ca Coquitlam 604.522.9855 | Vancouver 604.733.1174
507 15th St West Vancouver | 604.926.0413
P.15
Mavyan carpets
Canadian Carpet & Tile Vancouver 604.739.4477 | North Vancouver 604.980.6772
european flooring – europeanflooring.ca
2229 Granville St Vancouver | 604.733.3285
Vancouver 604.620.0365 | Victoria 250.483.0301
Salari Fine Carpet Collections
1187 West 23rd St North Vancouver | 604.990.8222
Jordans Floor Covering – jordans.ca
closet doors & organizers
Coquitlam 604.522.9855 | Vancouver 604.733.1174
California Closets
Julian Tile – juliantile.com
5049 Still Creek Ave Burnaby | 604.320.6575
Burnaby 604.299.4085 | Langley 604.299.4080
Modern Classic Building Solutions
Nucasa Milling Company
1910 Ontario St Vancouver | 604.558.1910
Burnaby 604.294.6666 | Richmond 604.278.2881
sliding door company – slidingdoorco.ca
nufloors
1618 West 3rd Ave Vancouver | 778.371.1511
North Vancouver 604.983.9902 | Coquitlam 604.942.4109
111-19231 54th Ave Surrey | 604.575.8870
P.43
Restoration Hardwood Flooring 106-1356 Frances St Vancouver | 604.618.2945
Sunburst shutters, blinds & closets
TORLYS Smart Floors
101-342 East Kent Ave Vancouver | 604.436.3400
Find a Dealer Near You | torlys.com
advertising feature
P.69
Floor Works Interiors
2033 West 41st Ave Vancouver | 604.261.3555
Stor-More Closets & Blinds – stormore.com
P.59
Solus Decor
TRAIL APPLIANCES – trailappliances.com
3594 Main St Vancouver | 604.879.8432
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Furniture
home aut0mation
consignment canada
Millson Technologies – millson.net
171 Pemberton Ave North Vancouver | 604.980.1110
2036 Columbia St Vancouver | 604.707.0414
generation furniture
New Space Technologies
1365 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.777.1365
117 West 6th Ave Vancouver | 604.724.6775
1311 United Blvd Coquitlam | 604.521.7727
P.22
Inform Interiors
Streamline automation – streamline-automation.ca Lower Mainland and Sunshine Coast |
778.729.0455
50 Water St Vancouver | 604.682.3868
home builders & renovators
inspiration furniture
Alair homes – alairhomes.com
1275 W 6th Ave Vancouver | 604.730.1275
Vancouver 604.757.4743 | Victoria 250.754.5500
instant bedrooms manufacturing inc. – wallbeds.com Richmond 604.270.4121 | Yaletown 604.669.2337
Jordans interiors – jordans.ca Coquitlam 604.522.9855 | Vancouver 604.733.1174
Lûxe home interiors – yourstyleyourway.ca 2655 Douglas St Victoria | 250.386.7632
McKellars interiors – mckellarsinteriors.com 1549 West Pender St Vancouver | 604.734.1671
mÖbler furniture – moblerfurniture.com
P.57 P.15 P.81 P.04
3351 Sweden Way Richmond | 604.270.3535
P.55
Moe’s Home Collection – moeshome.ca Vancouver 604.687.5599 | North Vancouver 778.340.6392
P.63
MUSE & MERCHANT – museandmerchant.com Coquitlam 604.524.3443 | Langley 604.530.9458 | Victoria 250.474.3433
nowmodern nowmodern.com | 1.855.NOW.MDRN (669.6376)
Paramount Furniture – paramountfurniture.ca 5520 Minoru Blvd Richmond | 604.273.0155
P.99 P.113 P.02
P.109
best builders – bestbuilders.ca
P.91
1338 56th St Delta | 604.943.2378
Boda Construction 4307 Morgan Cres West Vancouver | 604.926.6644
blackfish homes & construction – blackfishhomes.ca 107-1305 Welch St Vancouver | 604.980.0814
the cavalry construction group thecavalry.ca | 604.551.8993
CCI Renovations – ccirenos.com 129-1305 Welch St North Vancouver | 604.980.8384
creative bricks n’ blocks – bricksnblocks.com 1371 McKeen Ave Vancouver | 604.984.3008
Cypress Place Living – cypressplaceliving.com 8000 Cypress Pl Whistler | 1.877.930.8880
Future Living 914 Main St Vancouver
| 604.801.5720
KBC developments Kliewer Bros. Construction Ltd. Vancouver | 604.764.7606
PATIO & HOME DIRECT
Kenorah Construction & Design – kenorah.com
250 E 5th Ave Vancouver | 604.709.3588
5461 12th Ave Delta | 604.940.2767
resource furniture – resourcefurniture.com 332 Water St Vancouver | 604.681.0104
roche bobois – roche-bobois.com 716 West Hastings St Vancouver | 604.633.5005
P.87 P.28
200–100 Park Royal West Vancouver | 604.925.5248
Marcraft Homes 34A-2755 Lougheed Hwy #529 Port Coquitlam | 604.461.2560
My House Design Build – myhousedesignbuild.com
110-1706 W 1st Ave Vancouver | 604.734.1323
1275 West 6th Ave Vancouver | 604.694.6873
1335 United Blvd Coquitlam | 604.520.0800
IBC
scan designs – scandesigns.com Richmond 604.273.2971 | Coquitlam 604.524.3444 | Langley 604.530.8248
P.06
4345 Dunbar St Vancouver | 604.221.7002
Townline Homes 120-13575 Commerce Pkwy Richmond | 604.276.8823
Upward Construction & Renovation
1401 West 8th Ave Vancouver | 604.879.4878
101-1305 Welch St North Vancouver | 778.340.1355
150-12551 Bridgeport Rd Richmond | 604.278.2278
P.93
P.03
Odenza Homes Ltd.
sofa so good TJY Home Furniture – tjyfurniture.com
P.83
Laird Custom homes Ltd.
Room8 Sandys Furniture (Natuzzi) – sandysfurniture.ca
P.47
Wallmark Homes 4090 Graveley St Burnaby | 604.420.5200
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home couture – homecouture.ca
P.07
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hot tubs
kitchen & Bath countertops
Alka Pool Construction Ltd.
ATLAS STONE PRODUCTS LTD.
4013 Graveley St | 604.320.2552
3153 Thunderbird Cres Burnaby | 604.421.4229
Crystalview
columbia countertops
104 Philip Ave North Vancouver | 604.985.0057
2210 Mason St Abbotsford | 1.877.850.0371
interior designers Beyond Beige Interior Design beyondbeige.com | 604.876.3800
mcburney junction – mcburneyjunction.com 20528 Fraser Hwy Langley | 778.847.5554
mODERN604 – modern604.com 305, 55 East Cordova St Vancouver | info@modern604.com
630 Chester Rd Delta | 604.522.0202
P.43
2990 Arbutus St Vancouver | 604.739.1110
Paragon
P.04
6720 Graybar Rd Richmond | 604.278.2225
Valley Countertops Industries Ltd.
P.121
30781 Simpson Rd Abbotsford | 604.607.1036
hardware & fixtures P.21
bradford hardware – bradfordhardware.com 101-1626 W 2nd Ave Vancouver | 604.569.0783
columbia cabinets
Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware Ltd.
2221 Townline Rd Abbotsford | 604.850.3538
8351 Ontario St Vancouver | 604.688.1252
Downsview Kitchens – ledesigninc.com 78 East 2nd Ave Vancouver | 604.685.5823
P.17
4459 W 10th Ave Vancouver | 604.224.4934
home depot
914 Main St Vancouver | 604.801.5720
2388 Cambie St Vancouver | 604.675.1260
5461 12th Ave Delta | 604.940.2767
KitchenCraft – kitchencraftvancouver.com 210-19700 Langley Bypass Langley | 2148 Douglas Rd Burnaby
P.83 P.71
McGregor & Thompson Hardware Ltd. 1250 E Georgia St Vancouver | 604.253.8252
The Ensuite (Emco) Vancouver 604.872.3371 | Burnaby 604.298.1980 | Surrey 604.535.2412
Lonetree Kitchens & Bathrooms
Restoration Hardware
2990 Arbutus St Vancouver | 604.739.1110
101-2555 Granville St Vancouver | 604.731.3918
Merit Kitchens
Ripples kitchen & Bath
12185 86th Ave Surrey | 604.591.3321
3272 Main St Vancouver | 604.879.6999
Paradigm Kitchen Design
Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre – rlrbc.com
720 Alexander St Vancouver | 604.326.3000
2285 Cambie St Vancouver | 604.879.2494
Redl Kitchen Studio – redlkitchenstudio.com 1669 West 3rd Ave Vancouver | 604.681.4457
P.05
Siema Kitchen and Bath 1854 West 4th Ave Vancouver | 604.569.1530
Ripples kitchen & Bath
Scavolini Store
3272 Main St Vancouver | 604.879.6999
4033 Cambie St Vancouver | 604.569.1606
Scavolini Store
Splashes (Andrew Sheret)
4033 Cambie St Vancouver | 604.569.1606
425 Broadway Ave Vancouver | 604.874.2351
V6B Design Group
Wolseley Inc.
363 West 6th Ave Vancouver | 604.684.6824
2198 Yukon St Vancouver | 604.876.8861
advertising feature
P.57
Hewer Home Hardware
Future Living Kenorah Construction & Design – kenorah.com
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Lonetree Kitchens & Bathrooms
kitchen & Bath Cabinets AyA Kitchens of Vancouver – ayakitchens.com
FloForm – floform.com 401-8620 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby | 604.568.6325 13042 84th Ave Surrey | 604.599.4274
203-1555 Marine Dr West Vancouver | 604.790.5990 | 778.835.5874
1549 West Pender St Vancouver | 604.734.1671
P.65
Hari-Stone
Harmony Sense Interiors – harmonysense.com McKellars interiors – mckellarsinteriors.com
Colonial Countertops – colonialcountertops.com 3841 Still Creek Ave Burnaby | 604.421.2205
P.75
landscaping
window coverings
Atlas Pots
Arlene’s interiors
1087 Churchill Cres North Vancouver | 604.960.0556
Vancouver - Langley - Burnaby | 1.888.ARLENES (275.3637)
creative bricks n’ blocks
Bradshaw carpets
1371 McKeen Ave Vancouver | 604.984.3008
507 15th St West Vancouver | 604.926.0413
grand cru projects
Best Window Fashions
Vancouver | 604.551.8993
11-3003 Kingsway St Vancouver | 604.436.3738
Northwest Landscape & Stone Supply
Chintz & Company
5883 Byrne Rd Burnaby | 604.435.4842
950 Homer St Vancouver | 604.689.2022
lighting showrooms
Concord Interiors
design lighting
Fabricana / Interior Delights
103-2429 152nd St Surrey | 604.536.5598
#100-5499 - 192 St Surrey | 604.576.8733
1348 United Blvd Coquitlam | 604.528.9100
Lightform
hunter douglas
1060 Homer St Vancouver | 604.688.7022
Find a dealer at 1.800.265.8000
Norburn Lighting Centre
Jabot Window Coverings
4600 East Hastings St Burnaby | 604.299.0666
2285 Cambie St Vancouver | 604.879.2494
P.75
J & L Window Coverings 8547 Main St Vancouver | 604.322.7717
Kensington Paint and Decorating
paint stores
6791 Hastings St Burnaby | 604.320.2565
Cloverdale Paint 225 Terminal Ave Vancouver | 604.689.4414
windows
Industrial Plastics & Paints
acadian glass
107-19505 56th Ave Surrey | 778.803.1541
10028 117 St Surrey | 604.854.1111
Para Paints
Long Life Windows & Doors
763 Terminal Ave Vancouver | 604.662.7272
1645 Boundary Rd Vancouver | 604.439.0982
Vinyltek Windows
roofing
587 Ebury Pl Delta | 604.540.0029
All weather products ltd.
Westeck Windows
12510-82nd Ave Surrey | 604.572.8088 2717 Lake City Way Burnaby | 604.420.9000
1480 Kootenay St Vancouver | 604.298.6700
windows & door screens
tile & stone
Appleton Window Screens 3270 W 4th Ave Vancouver | 604.767.3449
Ames Tile & Stone 2229 Beta Ave Burnaby | 604.294.9690
Comfort Screens Vancouver 800 West 8th Ave Vancouver | 604.351.5335
City Tile 4330 Halifax St Burnaby | 604.298.6252
Julian Tile – juliantile.com 2720 Ingleton Ave Burnaby | 604.299.4085
k2 Stone – k2stone.ca 4391 King George Blvd Surrey | 604.598.3611
Phantom Screens
P.73 P.79
30451 Simpson Rd Abbotsford | 604.855.3654
showcase your business
1775 Pine St Vancouver | 604.731.9948
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World Mosaic (BC) Ltd
1.855.694.5624
Stone-Tile
1665 West 7th Ave Vancouver | 604.736.8158
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Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre – rlrbc.com
2413 Marine Dr West Vancouver | 604.922.4668
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Italy’s Best Dining Save the tax on your Natuzzi Italia purchase during Sandy’s 38th Anniversary Sale.
Designed by world-renowned Italian architect and designer Claudio Bellini for Natuzzi Italia, the Saturno dining room is a completely new vision of contemporary elegance. From the European hardwoods of the table to the incredible feeling of Natuzzi Italia leather on the chairs, Saturno reflects the best of Italian design.
1335 United Boulevard, Coquitlam • 604.520.0800 • Mon - Wed: 9:30
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Power and elegance to ignite the senses. The new Aston Martin Vanquish Volante. The new Vanquish Volante is the very essence of Aston Martin distilled into one beautifully sculpted car. The Vanquish’s soaring performance, meticulous craftsmanship and cosseting luxury are now combined with the pure hedonism of open air motoring to create a dazzling and unique driving experience. Clothed in a suit of Carbon-Fibre, the Volante retains the athleticism of the coupe underscored with peerless indulgence. The Ultimate Super Grand Tourer has become the Ultimate Volante. To experience the Vanquish Volante’s unique breadth of talent, contact: Aston Martin Vancouver 1730 Burrard Street Vancouver BC V6J 3G7, Canada For information call 604-738-5577 or visit astonmartinvancouver.ca
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