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30 HOMES 30 Distilled Design Running up the Walls By Gaile Guevara
40 Jane’s World
When Fashion Meets Function By Jane Lockhart
54 Feature Home: Modern Tranquility West Coast Contemporary Architecture Meets Asian Flair By Michelle Hopkins
66 Renovation Salvation
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Contractor Versus Project Manager By Courtney Rosborough
68 Reno Enviro
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74 Kitchen Perfection
What to Expect When You’re Expecting By Amy McGeachy
78 Anything but Square
What’s Trendy in Tiles (and More for Flooring) By Goody Niosi
82 Heating up
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124 H&L’s Source Guide Directory H&L’s Guide to Quality Retailers, Local Builders, Suppliers and Showrooms
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20 celebrity profilE: jillian harris At Home With Jillian Harris By Michelle Hopkins
48 Escape: Fairmont Chateau Whistler The Perfect Mountain Getaway By Michelle Hopkins
86 Tony’s Take… on Renovation! By Tony Parsons
90 Expressions: rick sealock The Good, the Bad and the Ugly By Courtney Rosborough
96 Art Fix: Vancouver Art Gallery
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Retro Comic Relief: The Life and Art of Art Spiegelman By Jill Lang
102 Once Upon a Time A Historic House Fit for the 21st Century By Diane Switzer
108 Epicure Fancy Fast Food Recipes by Chef Jonathan Chuy
114 Words on the Street: Granville Street Born of the Canadian Pacific Railway By Bruce Macdonald
118 web exclusives
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120 The Fast & the Luxurious Hybrid Supercars for 2013 By Tony Whitney
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editor’s message
It’s a new year and I invite you to dream big with help from this informative Home Building & Renovation Issue. We also included our highly referenced renovation and design directory so you can source products and services at a glance. For 2013 we’re bringing you a few new columns from fresh faces. We’re pleased to welcome Vancouver-based interior designer Gaile Guevara. Gaile’s timeless interiors have earned her celebrity status in the design world and online (her Pinterest page boasts 300,000+ followers, while her Flickr page has topped 5.8 million views to date). Her passion for pure design is contagious and her sophisticated style refreshing. She’s excited to share her passion and ideas with H&L’s readers in her inaugural column.
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With our new Expressions feature, we’re introducing you to a renowned artist every issue. This issue, get to know awardwinning Canadian illustrator Rick Sealock who shares details on his top-secret project (OK, perhaps not, but it’s news to me), how he’s able to get work done while caring for his five-year-old and what inspires him to draw his wacky, distorted caricatures known around the world.
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We didn’t leave out your favourite features. In Jane’s World, interior designer and host
of Colour Confidential Jane Lockhart offers creative solutions for constructing distinct rooms in an open floor plan without putting up walls. Our Celebrity Profile interview with Jillian Harris, former Bachelorette turned star of Love it or List it Vancouver, yielded fabulous design tips. My favourite: “Your home should tell stories about you. Layer it with those special possessions that speak about your life.” Plus, awardwinning anchorman Tony Parsons is back for another year to weigh in on the comedy that is real life. Until we meet again, best wishes for a New Year filled with big dreams. Escape to Whistler for Free! Homes & Living and Tourism Whistler have partnered to give away an all-inclusive trip to Whistler for two lucky readers. Flip to page 119 for details or visit HLmagazine.com Sincerely,
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Jane Lockhart
Gaile Guevara is a Vancouver BC-based interior designer with an extensive background in residential multi-family projects. Her specialty is distilling interiors to their purest elements. She has an online following of over 300,000 on Pinterest and over 5.8 million page views on Flickr.
Jane Lockhart offers professional interior design services for residential and commercial clients in North America through her company, Jane Lockhart Interior Design (janelockhart.com). She holds a Bachelor of Applied Arts (interior design) and interns at the Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario. She’s also the host of W Network’s Colour Confidential.
Tony Parsons
Tony Whitney
Tony Parsons was born in England in 1939. He came to Canada as a 10-year-old boy. Originally wanting to be a lawyer, Tony was persuaded to become a broadcaster. After decades of broadcasting in radio and television across Canada, Tony now works for CHEK and CBC Vancouver.
Tony Whitney has covered automobiles and the automobile industry for more than 25 years, handling assignments for TV, radio, consumer magazines, websites, business magazines, auto publications and newspapers. He hosted the network TV show Driver’s Seat for more than two decades and regularly handles Canada-wide talk shows for CBC radio and other networks.
Michelle Hopkins
Ben Vorst
Michelle Hopkins has extensive magazine and newspaper writing experience in home decor, culinary adventures, wine, travel and more. Originally from the East Coast, Michelle loves the differences in culture and landscape that Canada provides. Someone once described Michelle’s writing like this: “She skillfully weaves together her own experiences and finds characters to provide colour for her stories.”
Ben Vorst is an arts, sports and lifestyle writer trapped in the body of a healthcare administrator. His passions include international politics, baking and the great outdoors. He has posed as a carpenter, bartender and humorist, but nobody has caught on... yet.
Tony Puerzer
Amy McGeachy
Tony Puerzer is a Feature Home photographer for Homes & Living magazine. He owns Bright Idea Photography in Nanaimo and brings fine-art craftsmanship to architecture, portrait and product photography. Highly sensitive to the environment, Tony documents settings ranging from the intimate to the extravagant, while discreetly maintaining a light presence throughout the session.
Amy McGeachy is an interior design professional, specializing in kitchens and bathrooms. She was the lead designer on many of Victoria’s kitchen projects and worked for a number of local kitchen companies. Amy is the host and producer of Victoria’s local interior design show, Design District. Watch her every Monday at 9 p.m.
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At Home With jillian harris canada’s own Jillian Harris and host of W Network’s new show Love it or List it Vancouver shares details of her new show, new boyfriend and passion for design Design Sense
“I love a home with wood beams, interesting architecture and big draping curtains.” Harris transformed this small pied-à-terr to suit her signature style with comfy-looking oversized cushions, candles and log stumps of different shapes and sizes peppering the space. Some of the logs are in their natural state, while others are painted white and one in metallic gold. “My girlfriend’s dad finds logs in Grand Forks and shaves them down and she does the rest,” says the petite brunette.
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Celebrity interior designer and star of the new W Network show Love it or List it Vancouver, Jillian Harris, has more than a few ideas about good design. Her Vancouver condo is a far cry from her typical style, which she calls French cottage with a dash of timeless classic. Her temporary home is thoroughly modern with bare floor-to-ceiling windows, white walls and a kitchen complete with a granite island and stainless-steel appliances.
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“It is your space, so fill it with things that make you smile and give you that warm and fuzzy feeling.”
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A row of high-heeled black shoes line the windowsill in the living room; a robin egg blue deer head hangs above her bed, his antlers used as a hat check; and a large white chess piece sits strategically atop one of the white log stumps. Her favourite decor items are her Moroccan poofs purchased while travelling. Her space is a study in contrasts between elegant, fresh, traditional and simple with a liberal dose of white and a dash of colour.
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Although the former Bachelor and Bachelorette star, whose much publicized breakup with former fiancé Ed Swiderski made headlines all over North America, was devastated by the breakup, today Harris is all smiles. There’s a new love in her life and she’s busy filming Love it or List it five days a week, often for 12 hours a day. She also blogs for Sympatico and at least once a week for her blog on jillianharris.com, decorates the yearly PNE prize show home and makes appearances at home shows across the country, most recently at the Vancouver Home + Design Show. The question begged to be asked… How does Harris have time for a relationship?
When Harris was approached about Love it or List it Vancouver she says she was more than ready to tackle another series. She had just wrapped up three seasons of ABC’s hit show Extreme Makeover: Home Edition and was featured on Canada’s Handyman Challenge when her agent approached her about the show.
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Harris laughs but doesn’t shy away from discussing her new boyfriend, professional snowboarder Justin Pasutto. She met the handsome athlete in Kelowna last May and they’ve been inseparable ever since. “Justin is great and we have so much fun together,” says the 32-year-old.
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This self-professed country gal, who used to help her father in his auto body shop, comes with a good dose of ambition and more than enough grit. “I’ve always had drive, and even when I didn’t know what I was going to do, I knew I’d succeed at whatever I put my mind to,” she says unapologetically. The spunky television personality from Peace River Valley, Alberta (population 5,000) – who has homes in Vancouver and Kelowna – says it wasn’t that many years ago she was living paycheque to paycheque. “In 2005, I was working as a waitress … and I was at risk of getting fired,” she says. “I was doing design on the side but it really was my passion.”
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When the restaurant’s owner Richard Jaffray launched the Browns Socialhouse chain of restaurants and asked Harris to come work for him, she didn’t hesitate. “I helped Richard design 15 of his restaurants,” says Harris. It was Jaffray who told her she would do well on television. “Richard saw something in me that I didn’t see,” she adds.
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At the time, her firm Jillian Harris Design became renowned for unique, custom-made, 18th century dining and lounge pieces – think hot pink upholstered Louis chair. It was after the traumatizing breakup from Swiderski that she was contacted to guest star as an interior designer on Extreme Makeover: Home Edition. Harris leaped at the opportunity.
“Throw away the rules and mix and match, but don’t over clutter. Your home should tell stories about you. Layer it with those special possessions that speak about your life.”
After her guest appearance on the hit reality show, where she helped rebuild the home of a two-year-old boy who had undergone a heart transplant, Harris was invited to permanently join the cast. She premiered in September 2010 in the two-hour debut of the show’s eighth season. “Working with Ty was fantastic. He was so genuine, incredibly kind and tons of fun,” she says of her former co-host Ty Pennington. At the time, Harris was also redesigning the Rocky Mountaineer’s split-level glass-domed coach. Today, although her schedule is often grueling, Harris tries to work out at least three times a week. Harris quipped that she has to work out given her sinful indulgence for her Granny Marge’s beet rolls. “It is our Ukrainian family’s favourite dish. We all beg Granny to make these every summer,” says Harris. “That would be my last supper. Granny makes these with bread dough, whipping cream and beet leaves, and it turns out crispy, crunchy and salty … oh, and it’s definitely not low fat.” At that, Harris’ phone rings; it’s her agent needing to steal her away.
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How do you describe your decor style? My style is definitely eclectic, positive, light and airy. It’s crisp with pops of subtle colour; traditional, but not stuffy.
What inspires you? My life! It’s the things that make my heart go pitter patter, memories and favourite people, places and things. Travelling has helped with this so much as it allows me to really appreciate textures, patterns and colour.
What is the one indulgence you recently splurged on for your home?
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“If you have a favourite pair of shoes or a gorgeous dress, don’t hide it in the closet, hang it on your wall.”
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A vintage wood deer head that is above my bed in Vancouver. I bought him during the stampede in Calgary for $400. Also, my two white Moroccan poufs.
What is the biggest decoration mistake most people make? When people buy a complete bedroom or living room set. It makes a room feel very cookie cutter and generic.
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Through the creative process we help our clients understand the impact of investing in quality and appreciate distilled living. Less really is more and quality goes a long way. Paired back interiors make for a lovely way to celebrate each of the fine details. In this case our client, a young professional who works at a local animation company, was able to rediscover his appreciation for modern details. We worked with several local suppliers and craftsmen to achieve a calm, understated interior. In the bedroom we eliminated the headboard and ran a wider plank version of the hardwood floor onto the walls; this helped reduce the number of materials while also framing the bed beautifully.
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Running paint up Walls Look for opportunities to create visual continuations between vertical and horizontal surfaces. You can create more visual space and a calm interior by distilling down to fewer materials. Subtle colour palettes for the interior architecture of a home allow for breathing room between objects. I encourage clients to edit back and learn to appreciate the bones of a home as subtle solutions. This home required solutions to accommodate larger-scale technology so we looked for ways to make everything look built-in.
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Running Tile up Walls A single tile finish, paired with paint-grade lacquer, wall-hung cabinetry to complement plumbing fixtures and white walls visually expands the space – a perfect look for small bathrooms.
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Although the couple loved the location and open main floor layout, they weren’t thrilled with the reddish-brown Jatoba hardwood flooring that ran throughout and the lack of lighting. They needed a cost-effective way to make it work as they hadn’t allocated extra money in their budget for renovations. Also, because the space was much larger than what they were used to in their small condo, they had to come up with solutions that would make the main floor feel warm and inviting. Here’s how the large open space was transformed into two distinct primary rooms – a living room and dining room – that are loaded with style and function.
The Plan With no budget to refinish or replace the existing hardwood flooring, finding ways to downplay the floor colour the couple
disliked came through first addressing the other decorative solutions for the room such as the colour scheme, furnishings, rugs, window coverings, lighting and accessories. All the walls in the large space were painted a warm grey that lends a contemporary feel to the space and helps cool the redness of the floor. The only building project completed in this space was a built-in window bench in the front bay. This small addition transformed a useless space into an integral part of the room’s layout, providing a bright and comfortable reading nook for the couple and additional seating.
Furniture Factor Although Anthony and Marie budgeted to buy some new furniture, it wasn’t until they moved in with their condo-scaled pieces that they realized just how small their furniture looked in their new, larger space. They needed to buy appropriately scaled furniture and use it to highlight the things they loved about their new home and downplay the things they didn’t.
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Sometimes when you think you need a full-scale renovation, what you really need is a full-scale decoration with some minor building. This was the dilemma for new homeowners Anthony and Marie when they moved from their small city condo into their spacious new suburban home.
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Dining Room In the dining area a neutral-coloured area rug covers the floor, visually defining the space. A substantial yet sleek parsonsstyle dining table in a dark espresso finish is paired with comfortable microfibre-upholstered chairs. The light cream fabric on the chairs draws the eye away from the floors and the dark table helps ground the room. To further visually separate the dining room from the living room and steer attention away from the floor, a light-coloured, drum-shade chandelier hangs over the table.
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The living room – the first space to be viewed when entering the home – feels warm, comfortable and inviting. An area rug helps downplay the floor while a pale grey sofa in a classic style is positioned on the wall facing the foyer. Eye-catching blue and brown cushions lead the eye into the room. Dark brown armless chairs upholstered in faux leather and a large square ottoman balance the dark dining table and add bursts of contrast around the room for added interest. The chairs were placed perpendicular to the dining table to create the sense of separation between the two rooms even though the room remains open. Large glass table lamps with matching drum shades connect the two rooms while adding optional ambient lighting. All lights are on dimmers to further enhance the ambience in the space and conserve energy
With soft furnishings, lighting and a modern colour palette that helps unify this large space, the main floor now features two distinct rooms that are comfortable and sophisticated
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The Details Artwork was toned to blend with the neutrality of the space but also to incorporate a warm hue and offset the cooler wall colour. With the unique artwork hung at eye level over the sofa the floor is no longer in visual play; the art immediately draws attention into the overall room scape and away from the floor.
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Dramatic scarlet silk drapes in the living room and dining room add a lux punch of colour and texture to the otherwise monochromatic colour scheme. The rich red of the drapes helps overpower and neutralize the red in the floor while adding a bit of glam and sophistication to the redesigned space.
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With soft furnishings, lighting and a modern colour palette that helps unify this large space, the main floor now features two distinct rooms that are comfortable and sophisticated; and it was achieved by decorating and not renovating. By investing in quality furniture and a workable floor plan, sometimes a full reno isn’t necessary. A qualified decorator or designer can provide you with solutions to suit your needs and budget. Getting expert advice can save you time, money and a whole lot of stress.
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The day dawned bright, cool and crisp – picture perfect. My partner and I snaked along the Sea to Sky Highway, heading for a weekend getaway at the Fairmont Chateau Whistler. After a busy week, we sought a place devoid of stress where white-capped mountain views, first-class accommodations, a picturesque village, and wine and fine dining would be the balm for our busy lives.
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It’s easy to indulge all of your senses in Whistler’s winter wonderland. You can do a little, a lot or nothing at all. Set amid the breathtaking Blackcomb and Whistler Mountains in one of the country’s most spectacular alpine settings is a model of understated elegance. The Fairmont Chateau Whistler is nestled in the Whistler Valley at the base of Blackcomb Mountain. This 550-room landmark lodge embodies BC’s version of a European stately manor.
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The Chateau’s history dates back to 1989, yet it possesses grace that reminds one of a distinguished old dame. The exterior was built in the style of earlier Canadian chateaus, yet it’s encapsulated in a modern edifice. The timeless classic interior was designed under the exacting eye of international renowned interior designer Frank Nicholson (famed for the decor of the New York’s Regency Hotel and some of the Ritz-Carlton hotels).
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As soon as you enter the impressive lobby – with its high ceilings, clusters of impossibly comfortable weather-worn chairs and sofas, and a river rock fireplace – you know you’re in for incomparable elegance. It’s a fusion of rustic mountain charm and modern sophistication à la Ralph Lauren style. Our room for the weekend was the deluxe suite on the sixth floor, which faces the mountain. It is the epitome of understated stylishness and elegance. The floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping views of Blackcomb Mountain, and the pool and hot tubs below. The expansive room featured a separate large living area with fireplace, and a bed tucked in high-thread-count sheets and soft pillows. The Chateau Whistler has made a name for itself for its uncompromising world-class service and amenities. The standards of excellence are a benchmark for the area.
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The executive chef in charge is Montreal native Vincent Stufano. The multi-talented chef has been at the helm since 1997. Stufano works with neighbouring farmers to seek out the finest in regional, local, organic produce, which is at the core of his West Coast cuisine. My partner, a true seafood lover, ordered the buttery halibut cooked in ginger and lemongrass tea, which was moist and flaky. It was paired with seasonal and local vegetables that were neither overdone nor overdressed, which allowed the freshness to shine through. I went for the cedar plank salmon with local fingerling potatoes and green beans. The wood plank infused the salmon with the faint aromas of the wood. It melted in my mouth.
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Sunday morning, I found my way to the chateau’s luxurious Vida Spa for its signature treatment, the Ayurvedic massage. Vida Spa aims to nurture and promote wellness, balance and healing. The treatments available at the spa are meant to spoil the senses and restore inner calm.
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Soft, soothing music filled the air, competing with the sandalwood and herbal oils for sensory attention. I was already in a Zen state when I gave myself up to my massage therapist Christine’s professional ministrations. As Christine sunk her fingers into my right shoulder I felt the tension ebb away.
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The next day, as we drove away along the windy road feeling relaxed and revitalized, we understood why the Fairmont Chateau Whistler has won prestigious accolades from the likes of Conde Nash Traveler and Travel & Leisure magazines.
If sledding through forested trails past huge snow drifts is your kind of adventure, then Whistler is the place you need to be. Imagine the absolute thrill as the powdered snow caresses your face or watching the sun set high above Whistler Village with only the light of the other riders guiding you. Our three-hour mountain safari tour ended at the rustic Crystal Hut at 6,000 vertical feet with a steaming bowl of soup and a cup of hot chocolate.
2. Dog Sledding Experience a truly Canadian adventure aboard a sleigh pulled by Arctic dogs through winter wilderness. These dogs can reach speeds up to 32 km and distances of up to 130 km. Some outfits even donate profits to animal welfare projects.
3. Zip Lining Experience the thrill of zip lining through old growth forest in your snowsuit high above breathtaking Blackcomb and Whistler mountains. Customize your adventure by choosing to zip all day or for a partial day; zip during daylight or twilight; go high or stay low. Zip line adventures are affordable and exhilarating.
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West Coast Contemporary Architecture Meets Asian Flair
Modern Tranquility
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Words by Michelle Hopkins Photographs by Patrick Barta Photography
In West Vancouver, a sophisticated home with an ocean view blends the beauty of nature with Asian and contemporary aesthetics Smitten by the beauty of their West Vancouver property overlooking English Bay, Sharon Xie and husband Eric Zhang decided this was where they wanted to build their new home. West Vancouver is renowned for its natural beauty – mountains, ocean and incredible views. This scenic village-oriented community, which stretches along 28 kilometres of shoreline and up the slopes of Hollyburn Ridge, began as a popular summer holiday destination. Today it has grown to become one of the most affluent suburbs of Vancouver. From a seaside hamlet in 1912, West Vancouver has grown to a municipality of more than 44,000.
Xie and Zhang definitely wanted to take full advantage of the ocean views on their property. Initially, though, one of their main concerns was the narrow lot situated on a busy street. “Along with design criteria challenges, the lot size created staging and construction logistics obstacles like limited storage, respect for the neighbours and security,” says Robert Meighan, My House Design/Build Team’s residential consultant.
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In considering the development of their custom home, Xie and Zhang approached Graeme Huguet, president of award-winning My House Design/Build Team (the company earned the distinction of BC Built Green 2012 Renovator of the Year, among other awards).
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“We were excited to accept the challenge,” stated Huguet. The structural shell’s complex roof design and high-quality building components were developed in collaboration with Turkel Design and Lindal Cedar Homes. Joel Turkel and the My House Design/Build Team tackled the challenge of the busy side street by configuring the windows with privacy in mind, while maintaining natural daylight by placing small, narrow windows higher up on the wall. “This was further enhanced by the row of evergreens planted along that side, which assist in both visual and acoustic shielding,” he adds. “The low slope of the roof toward the street also helps deflect the sound up and over the home.” Inside and out, Asian aesthetics strongly influenced the design of the couple’s new home. Being from Beijing, the couple wanted to merge modern Asian architecture with a West Coast contemporary look. The fusion of East and West offers a natural simplicity in the midst of busy, modern living. Xie, Zhang and their three children – ages 14, 11 and two – moved into their custom house late last year, a home they describe as a mix of modern and traditional in a family-friendly style.
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Next on the couple’s wish list were clean elegant lines, organic textures and soft earth-inspired tones to complement an open layout, ideal for both relaxing and entertaining. Expansive windows were positioned to maximize views of the Japanese gardens out front and sweeping million-dollar views of the ocean out back.
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Earth-tones, organic textures and natural simplicity are seen throughout the home, no doubt inspired by the natural beauty of the surrounding Lion’s Bay
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the butterfly design differs from a traditional peaked roof. the roofline lends itself to more dramatic spaces in the great room and contributes to more natural light for the bedrooms
“On the main floor the covered deck to the south off the open vaulted great room makes the space fun and engaging whatever the weather,” adds Meighan. The oriental lines also influenced the roofline massing.” This quality home is all about the details: Entering through the custom fir-clad door there is a sense of privacy, but also a sense of connection to the outdoors. At once, the open design of the great room – with its high ceilings and simple, cleanline decor – envelopes you. The 3,000-sq.-ft. home boasts vaulted ceilings, four bedrooms and four baths on three levels. It emerged as a fresh, contemporary incarnation of what the couple had imagined, with dramatic engineered smoked oak floors throughout the main floor hallways, bathroom, kitchen and dining room; sleek, modern light fixtures; and lush carpeting in the bedrooms.
Linda Jones, My House Design/Build’s in-house interior designer on the project, worked closely with the owners to ensure there was a balance between practicality (to meet the needs of a household with three children), design and cohesion throughout. “The great room was designed around the floor-to-ceiling fireplace, which has built-ins on both sides for storage,” says Jones. “The Asian-inspired chandelier that is suspended from the vaulted ceiling in the great room has shades that resemble origami, so it gives it an airy look as well.” The kitchen is a visual treat; the entire back kitchen wall is glass, opening the house to sweeping ocean vistas. The gourmet kitchen boasts top-of-the-line stainless-steel appliances with a fridge drawer at children’s reach, a stove with retractable burners for ease of cleaning, flat panel shaker cabinetry made of clear alder with espresso stain, smart touch faucets that turn on and off with a simple tap and a centre island with seating for three. “The owners sacrificed upper cabinets for the open expansive glass so they could enjoy the views,” says Jones. “Having that broad band of windows over the sink really gives the kitchen a unique look.”
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The Asian influence is subtly introduced with soothing gardens at the entrance to the house and in the series of ponds (which are fed by rainwater made possible by the butterfly roof) interspersed between slate, stone and Maple trees. One can’t help but notice how the butterfly design differs from a traditional peaked roof. From the interior, the roofline lends itself to more dramatic spaces in the great room and contributes to more natural light for the bedrooms.
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Meanwhile, the main floor guest bedroom with bath is situated for privacy, adjacent to the office nook just off the great room. The peekaboo balcony over the upstairs walkway creates an open atmosphere that projects drama and offers beautiful views of the space below. “This transitional space opens to the great room, and the stairway also allows easy and naturally induced circulation of air within the home,” says Meighan. “It also provides for acoustical and visual privacy and separation between the master and children’s bedrooms.”
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Upstairs the master suite and two bedrooms, each with their own bath, all have access to separate balconies. The well-thoughtout layout of the home places the generous master bedroom and covered balcony toward the south view of English Bay. On the lower level, the large media room can easily be converted into a nanny suite, which comes complete with its own kitchen, bathroom and bedroom. With its simple modern furnishings, nothing detracts from the star attraction – Mother Nature’s panorama.
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Both the owners and the My House Team were pleased with the marriage of the interior and exterior of the home and site. The end result is a home filled with warmth and tranquility – nothing is ornate or overly stimulating.
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“The home balances practicality, design and cohesion throughout.” — Linda Jones, interior designer for My House Team
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“The interaction of spaces both within the home as public/private and their relationships to the exterior takes advantage of excellent views and outdoor living opportunities.” says Meighan.
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Modern Tranquility is a true reflection of the homeowners’ vision of blending Asian architecture with a West Coast contemporary look
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Xie says the stunning open-concept home truly suits the needs of her young family. “When we started [building], my husband and I had two children; by the time we finished, we had another child … because of that, we are using the nanny suite as our media and entertainment room.” In the end, the owners were delighted with the builder’s and designer’s interpretation of their desires, noting that the angles of the home — with its slate grey roof, stained bevelled cedar siding and extensive use of glass, combined with cedar posts — are a “true reflection of their vision.”
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HOME BUILDING & RENOVATION GUIDE
Renovation Salvation Contractor Versus Project Manager
Before you bust through your walls with a sledgehammer, consider hiring a professional to help you plan your spring home renovation Successful home building and renovation is a result of good planning. Just as you might refer to a travel book when planning a vacation or hire a tour guide in a new country, seeking expert help for your home renovation will help you achieve the best results.
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The key to hiring any professional is again in the research. Do your homework. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Ask for recommendations from family and friends Visit home shows Ask suppliers who they work with Review their resume Check their references Ask to see their credentials/certifications Ensure they’re insured Ask if they offer warranties, insurance or workers’ compensation
So, who should you hire? If you have a general understanding of construction and a “just in case” budget, a general contractor might be for you.
Before you start interviewing experts, ask yourself the following general questions: • What do you want to renovate? • How much can you afford? • Who should you hire to do the job?
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If you are unfamiliar with the renovation world or construction terminology, a project manager might be a better alternative. They work for you within your schedule, budget and scope. A project manager is like a friend who knows Spanish when you go to Mexico. They understand what you want better than you do and will be able to hire the right people to do the job and manage the tradespeople.
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Contemporary kitchens of the future will feature integrated energy-efficient appliances, bright white cabinetry with sleek hardware, plus some glass and glimmer for the perfect party atmosphere. Photo provided by Living Environments.
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Change is in the air, for better or worse. Our planet is struggling to keep up with the demands we place on it; daily life in 20 years will likely look much different than it does now. But, we can help ourselves and our planet by consuming less and buying better, particularly when it comes to renovating. Destroy and discard no longer has to be the home renovation slogan. Homeowners now have a plethora of eco products and options to choose from that will last longer, keeping more of their hard-earned dollars where they belong – in their pockets. As for what’s no longer needed, uninstall these items carefully and donate them to Habitat for Humanity or another similar organization.
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Many of us try to conserve energy on our commutes to work; we carpool, cycle, walk or drive hybrids. However, it’s time we consider conservation in the home, which is where we spend most of our time and consume the most energy. There are lots of options for making our homes green. Some modifications will depend heavily on the design of your home, while others are easily implemented no matter what your domicile looks like. The tips outlined will help you create an Earth-friendly living space.
Appliances When purchasing new, energy-efficient appliances and systems, make sure they are ENERGY STAR® approved. Look for the ENERGY STAR® symbol on the appliance or in the literature. If you’re unsure about where to find it, ask your contractor or dealer to confirm it complies – you’ll be sorry if you don’t!
Energy efficiency has crept into the household appliances market. Many major brands are leading the way, providing consumers with a variety of eco-friendly options, including frontload dryers, low-water dishwashers and extrainsulated ovens. Some manufacturers now strive to keep pollutants (like CFCs) to a minimum (or zero!) and even use recycled packaging for their big-ticket items. Ask your dealer what they offer and the choices will keep growing.
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Speaking of contractors, finding a trustworthy one pays off in the end. This is especially true when upgrading to energy-efficient appliances. Improperly installed appliances will lose their payback quickly and can pose a significant danger. Look for a licensed contractor and ask for references.
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Newer, energy-efficient furnaces consume 15% or less and an upgrade will pay for itself in as few as five years. Installing a heat-recovery or energy-recovery ventilator is also a great way to keep clean air circulating through your house and maximize your heating and cooling devices.
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Geothermal systems use the Earth’s underground temperature to heat and cool your home. They are a great investment for new builds; however, retrofitting a home to include these systems is, presently, quite difficult and costly. Check with your contractor to determine whether your home is a good candidate for geothermal.
TIP: Feeling adventurous? Consider bio-diesel heating, ice-powered air conditioners and ultra-efficient biomass fuels (for homes with woodstoves).
Solar Power Solar power is an attractive way to hedge against rising energy costs and get on board with the new green ideology. Solar photo-voltaic power is a system in which panels absorb solar energy and use it to power common household applications. Years ago, the cost of panels and their installation was cited as a reason not to go solar. Today that cost has come way down; by 2010, a fully installed system costed about $6.20 per watt. In Western Canada, a one-kilowatt solar panel will generate around 1,100 kilowatts per year, and – because of net metering – unused power can be sold back to the grid. Energy prices everywhere are expected to rise in the near future, so jumping on the solar bandwagon is a smart choice wherever you hang your hat (or light your lamp, as is the case).
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Lighting Eco lighting options are more affordable than ever. The most common substitute is compact fluorescent lights (CFL). CFLs pay for themselves long before they need replacement and use 75% less energy; they are also safer and cooler than their forbears. Halogen incandescent bulbs are another option that help minimize your footprint. Even higher on the sustainability scale are light-emitting diodes (LED). The initial cost is higher than the cost of CFLs or incandescent bulbs, but they last longer and burn a fraction of the energy. The savings will be on your electric bill.
A few simple installations and adjustments to decrease water consumption can have an enormous effect on an individual’s ecological footprint. A solar water heater harnesses solar power to heat water. It’s unobtrusive and can easily be integrated into an intact water system, reducing costs by a whopping 40 to 50%. It doesn’t replace your current system, but rather, complements it, and requires little maintenance.
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No, we’re not talking about sparing those adorable little sea mammals (although that, too, is a good idea). Ensuring your home is adequately inured to leaks and draughts is one of the best ways to keep heating and cooling costs down. Regular inspections and maintenance of your insulation, caulking and siding are a must.
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Right up there on the list of eco reno options is to have energy-efficient windows and doors installed that meet the challenges of your climate. Windows and window coverings have come a long way in recent years. The best windows have heavy glazing (more than one pane), a good air-tightness rating (the highest is A3, the lowest is A1), a good water-tightness rating (B7 is the highest, B1 is the lowest) and a well-insulated frame. Look for windows with a high energy rating. Window screens are also a great way to keep cooling costs and usage to a minimum without interrupting your panoramic view. The newest screens offer excellent protection against UV rays and come in a range of attractive hues. Discreetly installed to fit any existing windows, they provide a substantial barrier to overpowering summer sun, taking much of the workload off air conditioners. A few simple steps can put you far ahead on the road to a greener home, a cleaner conscience and a fuller wallet.
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This condo kitchen maximizes a smaller space by using built-in appliances. Fully integrated appliances are finished in custom panels to match the sleek white cabinets. This clean, uninterrupted sightline makes the space feel larger. Photo provided by Euro-Line Appliances West.
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When renovating your kitchen, consider the motto: Plan ahead and save
Begin planning by creating an idea book to bring to your initial design consultation. Formulate your dream kitchen wish list, focusing on details such as the era of your home, a specific finishing material or simply a design style you love. Source photos in magazines and online, and watch interior design shows to help discover your style, likes and dislikes. Bring visuals to your consultation to help illustrate your vision. Generating plans for the trades you’re entrusting will save you time and protect your bottom line. It’s important the professional team you’re working with has a clear understanding of how you see your finished space, as this will leave marginal room for error. Your kitchen needs to suit your needs and fit your life longterm, as renovating a kitchen isn’t as easy – and does not happen as often – as repainting a wall or purchasing a new accent chair.
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Deciding to undertake a kitchen renovation is one of the most important decisions you can make to increase the value of your home. Whether you plan to go big or small, it’s best to prepare for the undeniably hectic process ahead. A kitchen reno can be technical and mistakes can be difficult to fix, so it’s smart to bring in the professionals right away – even if only for a onehour consultation.
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Make sure your design team is aware of electrical, plumbing and gas locations, and structural issues. Such things can limit layout changes you have planned like moving walls and bulkheads, changing appliances or relocating the sink. Function needs to take priority as the kitchen is not only an area of esthetic appeal, but also the primary work area in the home. Educate your designer on the number of cooks in your family; amount of cooking, baking and prep work that you do; your inventory of small appliances, dishes and utensils that need storage and organization; and how often you entertain.
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to the kitchen during the installation of your cabinets. The installers will need to reference the appliances when leaving space and cutting holes in the cabinetry panels without having them in the kitchen to trip over. Also, verify who will be responsible for the install of your appliances. This is rarely your cabinetry installer; and unless specifically mentioned, it is not included in the installation price.
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Do yourself a huge favour and make sure you don’t cause undue stress surrounding your kitchen reno completion deadline. As with any renovation, setbacks will happen. You want to give yourself time to deal with any unforeseen issues. The professionals on your team will take on the responsibility of streamlining this process to allow for additional time needed.
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Make sure you leave yourself ample time when ordering the main items for your kitchen. Cabinetry typically takes six to eight weeks to be delivered from the date of order; plumbing fixtures, appliances and many finishes also take this long, if not longer. While you are waiting for your cabinets to arrive use this time to plan your flooring and lighting installations. Talk to your product manufacturers to discover whether flooring should be installed before or after the cabinetry. Many cabinetry companies don’t include the tear out of your old kitchen in the installation price so it’s best to arrange this important detail with your contractor. Consider selling your old kitchen pieces online or repurpose the components in another area of your home for a suite, laundry room or garage. Have your sink and appliances on site and in a room close
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anything but square What’s Trendy in Tiles (and More for Flooring)
Tile is in style – today more than ever. The selection is big and the applications fit anywhere – even outdoors Choices for flooring can be overwhelming. We’re making it easy to choose what will work best for your home starting with tiles in timeless natural materials, man-made options and innovative vinyl. Natural stone – including limestone, travertine and slate – are timeless materials that will look as good 20 years from now as they do today. But, don’t discount man-made porcelains and ceramics. Porcelain often mimics nature so perfectly it’s hard to tell the difference.
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Natural stone, unlike the man-made options, has to be sealed. If this seems like an onerous task, imagine applying a clear liquid every three to five years. Really! It’s as simple as that. Porcelain and ceramic are a mixture of clay and adhesives that are baked, much like pottery. Porcelain is appropriate for floors because it’s baked at a higher temperature, making it harder and more durable. Ceramics are traditionally used as backsplashes and on bathroom walls.
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Stone generally has a rustic look while porcelain and ceramics, particularly if set in a pattern, can be more modern and glamorous. It’s all a matter of style. And speaking of style, a product new to North America has the tile world buzzing. StoneSkin is a marble and porcelain fuse, giving it the strength of porcelain with a front of genuine stone. StoneSkin is designed for use in bathrooms as tub and shower surrounds. Six pieces can complete a shower. Caitlin Allen, tile design consultant, explains that StoneSkin offers a more seamless, European look that has designers and homeowners paying attention. “Traditional tile setting in North America involves smaller tiles and wider grout lines. In Europe it’s bigger tiles and smaller grout lines. It’s a cleaner look and it’s easier to maintain. I’m very excited about it.”
Modern glazed porcelain stoneware in nickel offers the ultimate character and rich texture for floors and walls. Photo provided by Floorscapes Inc.
StoneSkin isn’t the only new product that has homeowners rethinking flooring materials. Wood-Ker is a tile that mimics hardwood so perfectly it’s nearly impossible to tell the difference. Available in grey, cream, nut and brown, it fits into any decor and solves the big problem of hardwood in the kitchen where one leak from a dishwasher can cause serious damage. If you like a heated tile floor in the bathroom, you can extend that warmth into the kitchen and beyond with Wood-Ker floors. Tiles go beyond floors, of course. Glass tiles or glass paired with stone, wood or metal makes a sophisticated backsplash. Pure stone backsplashes pair well with granite countertops – and tiles also makes excellent, cost-conscious countertops if granite isn’t in the budget. One of the more artistic trends is Mosaico + from Italy, a mosaic mural tile that can be customized for any wall. Using digital technology, innovative companies are creating works of art with tile. An example is a 12-ft. by 12-ft. design of Sophia Loren in her heyday with her hair flowing, all done in minute mosaics in shades of grey with flesh tones. Another project by the same company is a forest scene for a children’s hospital. A superior Spanish porcelain tile by Peronda Ceramics is also fashionable. The crystalline finish adds astounding depth in the tile, creating a look similar to stone, onyx or marble. Also available is a graffiti-inspired tile for bold and beautiful spaces.
Other flooring options are plentiful because, let’s face it, you might not want tile everywhere in the house. You might want to consider true linoleum, a completely natural product made of linseed oil, rosin, wood flour and pigments with a jute backing. It’s gentle on allergies and durable, getting harder as it ages. You can mix and match colour tiles, rolls, or have borders or custom cut-outs in any pattern you can imagine.
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Tiles are even finding their way outdoors. As an alternative to wood or concrete decks, porcelain tiles are practical and attractive. For continuity, your indoor and outdoor kitchens can blend together with matching tile floors.
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You can mix and match vinyl tiles too to create your own patterns and styles, and you can even have a jigsaw puzzle floor. A rubber floor is also an option – great for the kitchen if you’re prone to dropping dishes. And what about a glass floor? It’s tough, hard, glam and cleans like a dream. Other options include bamboo, palmwood and trendy cork floors.
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Soft surfaces have also evolved to give you more choices than ever. Install carpet squares, create a pattern and then take the floor with you when you move. Carpets offer a choice of patterned twist pile, patterned cut and loop, textured loop pile, textured cut and loop, and hard-wearing sisal. If those options aren’t enough, you can add area rugs to any floor for another new look.
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Options for heating your home are better and more efficient than ever What’s your at-home winter fantasy? Chances are it involves cuddling in a warm room, preferably in front of a fire – not shivering in a drafty house that is inadequately heated.
Electricity is an energy source that runs at 100% efficiency; that is, what comes into the house is used – all of it. Natural gas operates at about 95% efficiency, meaning 5% is wasted. Natural gas is still a relatively economical choice in Canada and recently manufacturers of gas furnaces have built new, high-efficient units that can transfer up to 97% of all energy consumed into useable heat.
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So, how do you turn this perfect picture into the real thing? A good place to start is by evaluating your current heating system and looking at what you can improve. Today’s heating choices are better and more efficient than ever. Despite the rising cost of energy, smart choices can bring those costs down dramatically.
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Air-to-air heat pumps are an increasingly popular choice on the West Coast where temperatures rarely dip below -10째C. Operating much like a refrigerator in reverse, they take heat from the outside air and distribute it throughout the home. In the summer they can be reversed and used as an air conditioning system. Heat pumps operate at 200 to 300% efficiency.
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The Cadillac of heating systems is geothermal using heat from the ground, a lake, pond or the ocean. While the ground might be frozen at the surface, at four feet deep the warmth is enough to transfer heat to the home. Both heat pump systems (air-to-air and geothermal) can be used in a forced air or hydronic heating system. Other systems, such as active and passive solar, are excellent for secondary uses like heating water. However, nothing beats geothermal. Doug Lockhart of Lockhart Industries on Vancouver Island – one of the foremost installers, inventors and advocates of geothermal systems in the country – points out that geothermal heat is 500 to 700% efficient. It costs more to install, but pays for itself quickly. If you wonder whether you should upgrade to geothermal, you might want to pay attention to Lockhart’s favourite analogy: you buy a car for $30,000 and spend $10,000 a year on gas and maintenance. Yet, you only spend a couple of hours a day in it (or less). At the end of five years, the car has depreciated, the warranty has run out and soon you’ll have to consider major mechanical work. If you spend $30,000 on a geothermal system, after five years it has paid – or almost paid – for itself, its value has increased and you still have years to go on the warranty. As if all that wasn’t enough to convince you to consider geothermal, consider what it does for the environment. For every year you heat your home with a heat pump, you’re saving several acres of trees. Speaking of health, if you’re upgrading your system, definitely install an advanced air filtration system to achieve outstanding indoor air quality. Other options you might want to consider include in-floor radiant heat or forced air. Lockhart says consider both. In-floor will never make up for the heat loss through a large window, even if it’s triple glazed. But a warm floor is lovely on bare toes. A combination of both is the ultimate comfort.
Where to start? Call a professional; that means a refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump specialist. Check in with someone who has been in the business for a while and can do the job quickly and efficiently. Now you know how to achieve that picture-perfect cozy winter.
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Regarding fireplaces, here’s some advice from a pro: make it natural gas and turn it on for the mood it creates – not for its negligible heating capacities. Avoid wood, no matter how efficient. Wood smoke particles are the sorts of things your super-duper air filtration system works so hard to pick up.
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Renovation! Just the mention of the word sends shudders up my spine. When it’s written, it should always be followed by an exclamation mark. Renovation! It serves as a warning. Warning: renovations can be dangerous to your relationship and your bank account.
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“I’m not against renovations – as long as they’re somebody else’s.”
That’s not to say some makeovers can’t be calmly achieved and successful. We did a series of improvements in our home in Kelowna a few years ago – the usual granite kitchen counters, new floors, a general rearrangement of the kitchen, new windows and coverings, and shiny, stainless-steel appliances. We even replaced the front door. The secret to sanity was not to be there when all this was going on. Approve everything, nod your head every so often and pay the bills without gasping each time one showed up in the mail. It worked for me.
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Whenever the word comes up in a conversation – which doesn’t happen often – my mind goes back to the old Tom Hanks’ movie of the mid80s. Aptly titled The Money Pit, it spins a sorrowful story of a massive reno project that goes horribly wrong; a two-week job that stretches to four months. The former mansion is always on the verge of crumbling in a pile of dust, out-of-control bills and rotting timber, much like Hanks’ on-screen marriage to co-star Shelley Long. The relationship gets to the point where it could use some reconstruction of its own. Of course it ends well, as most movies do, but it offers a lesson: Tread this way if you dare. Renovations are not for the weak of heart or the short of cash.
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What is it about marble and stainless steel that stirs the desires of people bent on interrupting their lives to transform their surroundings? I guess it’s the same thing that drives men to transform basements into dens (now they’re called man caves, a throwback to Neanderthal days). The most important feature of a man cave is a television set as thin as a quarter and twice the size of a barn wall. But they keep us happy and, ask any wife, in our proper place. This reminds me of my mother’s motto, which she no doubt got from her mother and so on…: “A place for everything and everything in its place.”
“The former mansion is always on the verge of crumbling in a pile of dust, out-of-control bills and rotting timber, much like Hanks’ on-screen marriage to co-star Shelley Long.”
I’m not against renovations – as long as they’re somebody else’s. I love looking at before and after pictures. There probably isn’t a house in this country that couldn’t use a tweak here or there – a shiny new bathroom with a lovely, tiled, glassed-in shower stall that could be used by a football team. A wine cellar and a well-ventilated cigar room would suit me fine. They would be a fine addition to my man cave. Am I wavering here? Consider this: if every reno project went as planned, if none of your hired trades people ever took a wrong step, there would be no work for the likes of Mike Holmes and others of his ilk. Now pass me that hammer and go get me a saw.
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Imagination and Inspiration A Rick Sealock illustration is full of attitude and branded with cows, smoking chickens and palms trees. He places his caricatures in the most unusual environments and adorns them with big red noses and the odd cowhide thrown in for good measure. When hired for an illustration job, the art directors of alternative weeklies, magazines and newspapers understand they won’t be getting a conservative piece. “They know I won’t be flattering or embellishing the subject. They expect me to be … humorous and pointed.” Sealock grew up in the wild wild west – well, Wild Rose Country anyway. He didn’t have the luxuries of electricity or running water, which left a lot of time for chasing animals, coyote calls and drawing whatever his wild imagination could conjure up. He taught himself how to draw the animals that now brand his illustrations. This is when he learned to depict a character’s alternative side in an ugly, distorted and aggressive way.
Rick Sealock, the award-winning, world-renowned artist from Calgary, Alberta is known for pushing the boundaries of controlled chaos and taking liberties with realism
“There’s good and bad in everything and everyone – but the bad is more fun to depict. Even angels I’ve illustrated have not gotten off easy. In the words of the renowned Mae West, ‘When I’m good, I’m very good. When I’m bad, I’m better.’” His brother’s MAD magazines initially inspired Rick to illustrate editorial portraits. “I relished [the magazines’] imaginative and sarcastic nature, their caricatures and wit. With their main focus on editorializing [about] the world, they took images well beyond pure entertainment.” Rick the “Cow Man” Sealock practised his own sarcastic wit by drawing parodies of his teachers, which inevitably led to his first publication on the school bulletin board. Rick uses the viewer’s preconceived image of a character against them. The subjects of his portraits start a conversation with the viewer. “I try to let the viewer be part of the process, be part of the illustration. I try not to blatantly voice the concept but suggest enough as to give them a direction to consider or an emotion to feel.”
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Sealock’s caricatures are distorted, sometimes beyond recognition, allowing the viewer to finish the conversation he has started. “I try to show what is beneath a surface. Sometimes caricatures show more truth than realism can.”
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Quadruple Threat Sealock’s life is a balancing act of illustrating, teaching, writing and stay-at-home-dad duty. The award-winning, world-famous artist from Calgary graduated from the Alberta College of Art and Design (ACAD) in ’86 and has been illustrating ever since. This Hawaiian shirt-wearing illustrator also taught at ACAD for 12 years and now lives in Kitchener, Ontario where he teaches one day a week at Sheridan College. His students constantly inspire his art. Other sources of inspiration include Picasso and George Grosz, a German artist who drew “beautifully ugly images of German politicians and generals” in the 1920s and ’30s.
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With his wife working full-time as a professor, Sealock stayed at home with his 5-year-old daughter Mia, turning down work to spend time with her. Mia dictates the time he is allotted to draw in a day. “It’s funny how [kids] let you do your work as long as you share your expensive watercolours and brushes.”
As Sealock’s life evolves, so do his illustrations. “I like to think that they have a mature exuberance. Over these years I have constantly striven to extend the visual parameters of my images, basically pushing the image to the edge in concept and stylistic approach. This artistic license has allowed me to produce illustrations that stray from the norm.”
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Now that Mia will be attending school, Rick is getting back in the illustration game and taking on more work. He’s also writing his first book, an educational coffee table hardcover about his illustration work by Calgary publisher Frontenac House set to release in 2014.
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“I get to draw in an art studio, let my imagination run wild and never put pants on. God, I love being an illustrator.”
Sweet, Sweet Babies Portraits are created in one or two days, although Sealock would prefer to have a week. “There is a trade-off to tighter deadlines; the timeframe allows one to manipulate style further and take creative chances both conceptually and media wise. It’s the nature of the beast.” No wonder he says the deadline is his muse. One portrait that has gained generous industry recognition is his take on Willie Nelson as a punker done for Texas Monthly Magazine. Considered to be his breakthrough piece, Sealock secured his place in the illustration world with a drawing of the country music legend in his underwear surrounded by guitar-playing cows. Another favourite of Sealock’s – although they all are his “sweet, sweet babies” – is a portrait of Weezer’s Rivers Cuomo that was featured in Rolling Stone in the June 6, 2002 issue. Although editorial portraits are his favourite genre, Rick covers everything from advertising to children’s books. When one job ends another is born. It is a vicious cycle that he loves. “Every day is different, an adventure ... It’s the unknown that keeps me illustrating.”
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When asked what the best part of being an artist is, Rick responded, “I get to draw in an art studio, let my imagination run wild and never put pants on. God, I love being an illustrator.” It seems Sealock has found his flow, an inner happy place where he can draw to his imagination’s delight. The only mystery left is who will be Sealocked next?
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art spiegelman The Vancouver Art Gallery will feature the work of acclaimed American comic artist Art Spiegelman in their newest exhibition, Co-Mix: A Retrospective of Comics, Graphics and Scraps
Each January, millions of people flock to France for four days to marvel at the splendour of the ninth art at the Angoulême International Comics Festival. Since 1974, the festival has featured exhibitions of leading and upcoming comic book artists and awarded one artist per year the Grand Prix de la ville d’Angoulême for lifetime achievement. In 2011, the Grand Prix was bestowed on Art Spiegelman during a festival showcasing a retrospective of his work. After the festival, the revered American cartoonist and graphic novelist teamed up with Rina Zavagli from Galerie Martel in Paris and other well-known international curators to continue what would become an unprecedented exhibition showcasing his life’s work.
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“Art is a pivotal figure, not only in the field of graphic novels, but he’s also the go-to historian in the world of comics,” says Bruce Grenville, senior curator at the Vancouver Art Gallery (VAG). “He’s really kind of the touchstone for almost anybody who has come since.”
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Beginning February 16 and running to June 9, 2013, VAG will host Co-Mix: A Retrospective of Comics, Graphics and Scraps, a
touring exhibition of Spiegelman’s work since the 1960s. His art first began to gain prominence in the underground comic scene in the 60s and 70s, with a selection of early experimental and autobiographical strips appearing in the collection Breakdowns in 1977. Among many other innovative works published since (including a number of popular and sometimes contentious covers for The New Yorker), Spiegelman and his wife Mouly edited 11 issues of RAW, which serialized the Pulitzer Prize-winning graphic novel Maus with a three-page strip in its original version. Maus recounts Spiegelman’s parents’ Holocaust survival story. In 1986, Spiegelman released the first volume of Maus (Maus I: A Survivor’s Tale/My Father Bleeds History), which garnered unparalleled critical attention for a comic book and instigated an exhibition at the Museum of Modern Art in New York. The second volume (Maus II: And Here My Troubles Began) followed in 1991. Drawing both acclaim and critique for depicting Nazis as cats and Jews as mice, the legendary comic strip novel has come to be viewed as a highly influential work in comics and one of the greatest pieces of contemporary literature. Maus is a bestseller in France and recently received a coveted literary prize in Germany.
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Comic Relief Left page. RAW no. 1 cover using tipped-on colour plate; 1980 Right page. Art Spiegelmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s self-portrait with Maus mask; 1989
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“Spiegelman was showing at the Ludwig Museum in Cologne when they offered him the literary prize,” Grenville says. “He said he was very touched by the process when he went over for the ceremony.” Bodo von Dewitz, curator in Cologne, has known Spiegelman since the 1970s. Both come from different perspectives of suffering, having heard the tales of the Holocaust and World War II first-hand from their parents. “I think it has been a very interesting discussion for them,” Grenville says. Grenville developed a positive working relationship with Spiegelman when he and Canadian cartoonist Seth co-curated a section on comics and graphic novels in the 2008 VAG exhibition Krazy, which featured anime, comics, video games and art. When Grenville called Spiegelman to congratulate him on the lifetime achievement award from Angoulême, the two men agreed to partner on the touring retrospective.
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Valentine’s Day sketch for the cover of The New Yorker using gouache; February 15, 1993
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“All graphic novels are comic books, but not all comic books are graphic novels.”
Rina Zavagli, founder of Galerie Martel, promotes European and North American comic book artists, and is one of few people entrusted with a retrospective project of this magnitude. The exhibition showed first in Angoulême followed by the Centre Pompedu in Paris and the Ludwig Museum in Cologne. The exhibition then travels to North America to show at VAG in February. More recently, the Jewish Museum in New York was added as a final showing. Co-Mix is a beautifully organized exhibit that features an extensive range of work with over 400 objects, images and drawings from Spiegelman’s career – everything from objects like his mother’s and father’s passports to the original drawings for Maus, initial works for the bubblegum industry and an impressive range of work from the original preparatory sketches to detailed finished drawings. Anyone interested in purchasing the catalogue will be delighted to discover it doubles as a fair representation of the exhibition as well as a “retro” decorative piece for the coffee table.
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Top row from left. Another self-portrait with Maus mask for the cover of The Village Voice; June 6, 1989; from Spiegelman’s Behind the Mirror, portfolio of Galerie Martel, Paris; 2009 Study for the cover of RAW no. 7, The Torn-Again Graphic Mag using mixed media; 1985 The Bastard Offspring… from Lead Pipe Sunday #2 using lithography; 1997 Bottom row from left. Sketch for the front cover of the first American edition of MAUS II: And Here My Troubles Began; 1991 Short Order Comix no. 1 cover; 1973 Comics as a Medium for Self Expression? Cover for Print Magazine using ink and watercolour on paper; May to June, 1981
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“You really can’t get a better opportunity to see an artist’s work,” says Grenville. “My sense is, if you’re interested in Art Spiegelman (and it’s surprising how many people are), this is your chance to see it.” Visitors to the Co-mix exhibit will get the best view ever accorded of Spiegelman’s work; he has kept everything and can be credited for attracting international scholarly attention to the medium. This is one of those rare moments in history when access to an artist’s studio is seemingly unlimited. Think of the catalogue as the cherry on top.
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Years ago, The Vancouver Sun published an article under the banner “The flip side of Vancouver’s construction boom is its destruction boom” and more recently The Economist magazine’s back cover advertisement headline stated: “Can old buildings be just as energy efficient as new ones?” The ad then went on to list the company’s solutions for increasing energy efficiency in both young and old buildings.
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Houses are coming down at an alarming rate in Vancouver, in part because people like new things and because some think buying a new house is the only way to buy “green.” But not everyone is jumping on the demolition bandwagon. Whether they’re searching for a home with history or love the quality materials of yesteryear, some Generation Xers believe old is as good as (or better than) new. Take an old house, add some insulation, update the electrical, update the kitchen, spit and polish the old plaster and hardware, and you have a home that embraces 21st century living while honouring history.
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The young family that purchased this handsome 1929 Tudor revival house in Vancouver’s historic Shaughnessy neighbourhood in 2008 saw promise in its graceful lines and lush historic streetscape. Although the exterior was painted teal and yellow, and little maintenance had been done over the decades, they recognized the structure’s good architectural bones. The house was designed by the legendary team of Fred Townley and Robert Matheson. During their 55-year partnership, Townley and Matheson designed many significant residences and iconic buildings including Point Grey High School, Vancouver City Hall and the Stock Exchange Building on Howe Street. Many of the houses they designed, including this one, borrowed elements from British-style architecture including half-timbering, steeply pitched gabled roofs, bay and leaded windows, quoins and arched doorways. The beautiful wood-panelled dining room, stained glass windows and imposing staircase also speak to the home’s history. Today, despite four years of renovation – that included installing on-demand hot water and in-floor radiant heat, upgrading the insulation and opening up the kitchen and family room floor plans – all of these characterdefining features are still in place.
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The other way to save energy would be to replace windows and doors, which is something the homeowner is reluctant to do because they are important to the character of the house. Seeking alternate approaches, the homeowner installed weather stripping and investigated installing storm windows. Generously lined draperies would also make a difference. The jury is still out and the homeowner will probably embrace a combination of approaches to tackle the door and window challenge.
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Like many homeowners, they began with an energy assessment of the house that gave the structure an EnerGuide rating of two; the average rating for a house of this age is 47. They had a long way to go. The goal of the energy upgrades was to increase efficiency and comfort while keeping the historic features of the house intact. This included keeping the original windows and doors. The assessor identified the furnace, draught proofing and the insulation of the attic, basement, crawl space and walls as the upgrades that would give the homeowners the biggest jump in energy savings – an estimated 58 point jump on the rating score.
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The owners modernized the house while retaining its original character. During the first phase of work, they restored the façade, drawing inspiration from photos from the City of Vancouver archives. To keep the gorgeous patina of the lathe and plaster walls, and retain the profile of the original mouldings, they patched and skim coated the walls. They renovated the bathrooms, reconfigured the basement into a usable family space and installed new electrical, plumbing and a mechanical system that works with the original radiators on the upper floors. Radiant heat was also installed under the original wood floors. The new mechanical systems regulate the temperature in the house, greatly reducing energy bills.
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Phase two of the renovation will include an upgrade to the master suite, which is charmingly original but does not meet todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s standards of luxury home living. While eagerly looking forward to planning phase two, this young family has settled into a modern life within the walls of their 83-yearold house.
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Consider carbs to fuel your brain and body; you’ll need both to power through a successful spring home renovation. Chef Jonathan Chuy, the Italian expert, shares his recipes for Burrata Radicchio Crostinis and home-cooked Garganelli Pollo. The crostinis will easily tide you over until you’re ready for a real meal. The pasta entrée can be cooked in a hurry so you can eat well and get back to work on your reno. Relax at the end of your long day with a gorgeous citrus cocktail; you deserve it!
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Bring a large pot of water to a boil on high heat. Add 1 tbsp of salt and 4 tbsp of olive oil to the water. Add the garganelli to the boiling pot of water, ensuring you stir the pasta frequently so it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot or to each other. The garganelli should be cooked for about seven to nine minutes or until desired tenderness is achieved. Meanwhile, add 2 tbsp olive oil to a large pan and sauté the onions and sundried tomatoes until the onions are golden brown. Add the minced garlic. Add in the roasted chicken, then deglaze the pan with the roasted chicken stock. Reduce the stock by almost half, then add the green peas and butter to finish the sauce. Finally, add your al dente garganelli noodles, toss and finish with freshly grated Parmiggiano-Reggiano, chopped parsley, basil chiffonade and extra virgin olive oil.
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buttery Burrata Radicchio Crostinis Yields. 12 crostinis
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radicchio, charred spiced walnuts, toasted rosemary, fried chili honey (see right for recipe) burrata extra virgin olive oil crostinis (cut from a French baguette) Cornish sea salt
Drizzle the extra virgin olive oil over the crostinis. Place them on a baking sheet in a preheated oven at 375°C for 11 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, cut the head of radicchio in eighths and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil and salt. Place the radicchio in the oven for about a half hour or until charred (this step can be done ahead of time). Start building the crostinis by placing some charred radicchio on the crostinis followed by the burrata cheese. Garnish each crostini with the spiced walnuts, chili honey, fried rosemary, Cornish sea salt and drizzle with extra virgin olive oil.
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In a small sauce pot, toast the chili flakes to release some of the natural oils. Once the chilies are toasted, add the honey and water. Continue to cook on low heat until the honey dissolves. Set aside for later use.
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Limonata Italiana Cocktail 1 oz Absolut Citron ½ oz Limoncello ½ oz Amaretto 2 oz fresh squeezed lemon juice ½ oz rosemary-infused simple syrup Prosecco
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Savour your home-cooked food and refreshing cocktail. Just because your house is covered in reno chaos, doesn’t mean you can’t find some peace and enjoy a mindful meal. Once your belly and brain are fed, you’ll be ready and able to focus on making over your home to be proud of.
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Theatre Row, Granville Street in September, 1962 from the Vancouver Collection. Original painting by Brian Croft (briancroft.com)
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From First Nations wilderness to Vancouver’s entertainment district, “Grand Ville” Street has definitely changed The grand entry to Vancouver’s downtown is over the Granville Street Bridge, with the full city skyline laid out before you and the mile-high North Shore Mountains looming behind.
This year, a New York-based magazine named Gastown the fourth-most-stylish neighbourhood in the world. Yet, in the 1860s Vancouver was still First Nations wilderness with some of the tallest trees and finest timber in the world. In 1867 Colonel Edward Stamp capitalized on this by building a large sawmill, Vancouver’s first industrial building. Stamp was a teetotaler and was soon followed by Gassy Jack Deighton who became Vancouver’s first small businessperson. With the help of some of the thirsty sawmill workers, Jack threw up a tiny saloon in one day, the humble beginnings of Vancouver’s current central business district.
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The story of Vancouver begins just two human lifetimes ago when Granville was the original name for Vancouver and the pioneering settlement that is now historic Gastown.
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By 1870 there were nine wooden buildings in Jack’s tiny settlement that were nicknamed Gastown after Jack’s talkative nature. That same year the provincial government designed a town site for the area and formally named it Granville. This was before British Columbia became part of Canada, when BC was just a remote Pacific coast British colony.
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Granville, which is French for “big place,” might seem an odd name to be assigned to such a small place. Granville got its name from the overlord of the time, the Earl of Granville, the Secretary of State for the colonies in the British Empire. Back in Great Britain, Granville
Above. Looking north on Granville Street from Smithe Street, 1946 by Donn Williams. City of Vancouver Archives 586-4619. Below left. John “Gassy Jack” Deighton. Royal BC Museum, BC Archives D-07873.
was the leader of the liberals in the House of Lords for decades and was a co-leader of the liberal party. The Earl of Granville’s mother was the daughter of the Duke of Devonshire. His wife was Lady Acton, the mother of the historian Lord Acton. His best friend was William Gladstone, the prime minister of Great Britain. Clearly Granville himself occupied a “big place” in British political history. The Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) gave birth to the modern city of Vancouver after the CPR made the remote village of Granville the Pacific Ocean terminus of their 4,000-kilometre trans-Canada railway. In 1886 the newly formed city of Vancouver became the youngest in the new family of CPR towns and cities stretching from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast.
In the 1920s Granville Street downtown became Vancouver’s entertainment district, lined with movie theatres, restaurants
and one of the world’s largest displays of neon signs. Today it is known as the pedestrian-friendly Granville Mall, Vancouver’s main nightclub and entertainment district. Recently it was the site of huge euphoric street parties during the Vancouver 2010 Olympics. Vancouver is one of the newest cities in the world. As recently as the 1850s there were no immigrants of modern European or Asian descent living here. Now Vancouver and its suburbs are home to two million people. As the city’s population grows and Granville Street continues to be Vancouver’s main street, the name “Grand Ville” increasingly feels like a good fit.
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It was the CPR’s general manager William Van Horne who changed Granville’s name to Vancouver. In 1887 CPR land commissioner Lachlan Hamilton laid out the street system and named Vancouver’s streets. The Earl of Granville was still a prominent political figure and Granville Street was laid out and named by Hamilton to run down the centre of the CPR’s 6,200acre land grant. It ran from the CPR Pacific terminus train station on Burrard Inlet, now the SeaBus/Skytrain terminal, across the Granville Bridge and all the way south through Vancouver to the Fraser River.
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Turn up the White Clever, Classic Ways to Incorporate the Popular Neutral: White is the new neutral for many reasons. Once considered a safe colour for the home (everything goes with white) and a practical choice, today white is the colour that pulls all the other design elements of a room together. White is drama: think sleek, white leather sofas against white walls with a splash of red art and black throw pillows. White is rustic: think antique white lace curtains against a distressed white wooden window frame. White is soothing: think a fluffy white duvet, a dozen silky white pillows and a white shag rug. White offers an endless palette: Antique White, Cosmic Latte, Ghost White, Ivory, Old Lace and Vanilla – and that’s just a start. For decorating depth, just layer tones of white on white. Think textures when you think white: white satin, white cotton, winter white wool, white leather and gleaming white silk. No other colour offers such a brilliant contrast for other tones and such a dramatic background for your favourite works of art. White: Watch for it!
Wellness Alert Solutions for Sedentary Lifestyles: Sitting all day – specifically at computers, which most people do for work – can cause muscle imbalances, primarily tightness in the front of the body, also known as the anterior chain: shoulders, chest, abdominals and hips. Vancouver physiotherapist Dee Malinsky at West Fourth Physio suggests taking mini breaks during the day to stretch the muscles of the anterior chain to reduce tension and improve posture. Research also suggests that reducing prolonged periods of muscular inactivity (the amount of time spent sedentary: at your desk, in your car, on your couch) by taking regular breaks can reduce your risk of chronic disease and premature mortality. Investing in a foam roller is a great idea to facilitate a good stretch. Malinsky shares three stretches for the shoulders, chest, abdominals and hips that can be done with or without a foam roller.
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Reduce your environmental footprint while treating yourself to one of the luxury or supercar hybrids that are flooding the market Recently the auto industry has seen an upsurge in the number of hybrid vehicles in the luxury and supercar segments. Many buyers of upmarket hybrids want to buy green but aren’t prepared to sacrifice luxury or performance. And regardless of how much wealth they have, how many drivers enjoy taking a big hit to their credit card with all-too-frequent visits to the gas station?
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Porsche’s 918 Spyder hybrid will soon change the way we visualize gasoline/ electric vehicles. One look at this stunning new sportster and the last thing that comes to mind is environmental responsibility, but first impressions can be misleading. According to Porsche, the 918 – which recently got the go-ahead for production – will achieve a fuel consumption level of just 3.0 L/100 km using the new “European Driving Cycle” standard. Emissions are also amazingly low for a car in this class - or any class for that matter. It just shrieks performance and opulence, yet it has a carbon footprint that’s remarkably modest. This one should kill the notion that hybrids are thrifty, but no fun to drive.
In the realm of the offbeat and unusual, the Fisker Karma is a plug-in luxury hybrid with the looks and speed capability you normally get with a Porsche Panamera or Maserati Quattroporte. It’s a four-door sports car with thrilling performance and impressive fuel economy. California-based Fisker claims the Karma’s total range is almost 500 km with something like 80 km of that being tackled by the electric motor alone. This stylish car is assembled by Valmet Automotive in Finland, part of a Finnish government industrial conglomerate that builds everything from railroad locomotives to assault rifles. Fisker hopes to sell 15,000 cars a year once production gets up to speed; and already several thousand orders have been accepted.
Mercedes-Benz has entered the hybrid arena with a version if its flagship S-class sedan: the S400 hybrid. The car has all the luxury and refinement of other S-class models but adds praiseworthy fuel consumption and low emissions from its electric motor-boosted 3.5 L V6. Buyers get all the luxurious attributes of the non-hybrid S-class model but won’t be visiting their gas station nearly as often. Long regarded as one of the world’s best large sedans, the S-class combines exhilarating performance with almost unmatched creature comforts, plus enormous reserves of safety and the fit and finish Mercedes-Benz is famed for.
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McBurney Junction Now Offers Fine Paint From Farrow & Ball
Moe’s Home Collection, Western Canada’s award-winning home decor retailer, has recently undergone a transformation. The second floor has been completely renovated to showcase many brands from Natuzzi, Global Views and Italsofa, among others in over 17,000 sq. ft. Moe’s is also planning a renovation of the main floor in early spring of 2013.
Ever since Karla and Reid Barton bought McBurney Junction with their best friend Nikki Martine, it has been a labour of love. What began as a home accessory store has evolved into a destination known for design inspiration and personalized service. Continuing along its evolutionary path, McBurney Junction has recently added the complete line of Farrow & Ball paint and wallpaper.
Moe’s is committed to selling the latest in furniture and interior design trends at competitive prices. They travel the world to be fashion forward in home furnishings and source new pieces every week. Moe’s Home Collection is family owned and has been in business for over 20 years. Moe’s also has a wholesale division, which allows them to manufacture and import their line of products while maintaining a competitive price in the market. Their 15,000 sq. ft. on-site warehouse allows clients to take their furniture home immediately or have their furniture delivered the same day. Moe’s also offers staging services and rentals for clients and designers looking to furnish homes and condos. With all categories covered – from upholstery, case goods, bedroom, kitchen, lighting and dining – Moe’s is truly a onestop shopping destination.
Moe’s Home Collection 1728 Glen Dr. Vancouver, BC 604.687.5599 North Vancouver #125 - 1305 Welch St. North Vancouver, BC 778.340.6392 moeshome.ca
Farrow & Ball paint is made in England the same way it was back in 1946 using traditional methods and high-quality raw ingredients like chalk, umber and china clay. Most paint brands use inexpensive acrylics as binding agents so light bounces off the surface, whereas the clay in Farrow & Ball paint allows light to refract at the surface. This results in a depth of colour that makes the walls look like they’re made of colour instead of just having paint on the surface. Also contributing to the extra depth is the fact Farrow & Ball paint has up to 50% more pigment than other brands on the market. Lastly, these paints have never had any VOCs so they were eco-friendly before the world ever heard of the term. Stop by McBurney Junction soon and discover for yourself why this gem of a store is as much a source of inspiration as it is a destination.
McBurney Junction
20528 Fraser Hwy. Langley, BC 604.532.7090 mcburneyjunction.com
New Julian Tile Distribution Centre and Showroom in Langley a Big Hit Open to designers, architects, builders, tile setters and homeowners, Julian Tile’s new showroom and distribution centre in Langley connects the market to the hottest trends in interior design. The new showroom, designed and built to display a large spectrum of materials, inspires consumers with high-quality porcelain tile, natural stone, glass tile and mosaics from around the world. The new 50,000 sq. ft. distribution centre has capacity to quickly fulfill orders both locally and throughout Western Canada and Washington state through Julian Tile branches in Burnaby, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg and Seattle, WA (Statements Tile & Stone). The showroom staff is trained in interior design and qualified to assist customers in selecting tile for residential and commercial use, and educate consumers about the latest technologies, innovative materials and eco-friendly products. With more than 30 years in business, Julian Tile has built strong relationships with the major tile factories in Europe and is always present at tile shows, including the prestigious Cersaie in Bologna, Italy. This winning strategy, along with keeping a close eye on the local market, ensures Julian Tile’s position as a leader and one of the major players in the industry. Julian Tile Langley 2720 Ingleton Ave. Burnaby, BC 604.299.4085 juliantile.com
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Bradshaw carpets
Bradlee Distributors 13780 Bridgeport Rd. Richmond 604.244.1744 | bradlee.net
Fireplace by Maxwell
507 15th St. West Vancouver 604.926.0413 | bradshawcarpets.com
appliances
1380 Pemberton Ave. North Vancouver | 604.987.1293
Fireplace Unlimited
Canadian Carpet & Tile pg. 99
2620 Arbutus St. Vancouver | 604.739.4477
4460 Juneau St. Burnaby | 604.415.9330
Jordans Floor Coverings
Valor Gas Fireplaces valorfireplaces.com
WARMING HOMES SINCE 1890
Coast Wholesale Appliances
1539 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.522.9855 1470 W Broadway Ave. Vancouver | 604.733.1174
8488 Main St. Vancouver | 604.321.6644
pg. 11
Miles Industries Ltd. | 604.984.3496 190 - 2255 Dollarton Hwy North Vancouver
pg. 73 DISTINCT DESIGNS
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THE ORIGINAL RADIANT GAS FIREPLACE
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www.valorfireplaces.com
euro-line appliances 2912 W. 4th Ave. Vancouver 1.855.ELA.WEST | euro-line-appliances.com
RELIABLE HEAT PERFORMANCE
EFFICIENT WARMTH
Jordans Floor Coverings
Solus Decor
1396 Marine Dr. N Vancouver | 604.733.1174
1445 Powell St. Vancouver | 604.255.2472
Mavyan Distinctive Carpet Collections
Vaglio Fireplace Ltd.
2229 Granville St. Vancouver | 604.733.3285
3600 East Hastings St. Vancouver | 604.298.6494
pg. 64
Forum Home Appliances Inc. 245 East Pender St. Vancouver | 604.893.8896
Handy Appliances Ltd.
Salari Fine Carpet Collections
705 East 17 Ave. Vancouver | 604.879.1555
2033 West 41st Ave. Vancouver | 604.261.3555
LIEBHERR liebherr.ca pg. 06
Midland Appliances Richmond: 604-278-6131 Vancouver: 604.608.0600 | Vancouver: 604.736.7227
Miele Appliances 69 Smithe St. Vancouver | 604.434.1300
Trail Appliances Richmond: 604.278.6133 Vancouver: 604.434.8711 | Coquitlam: 604.461.1598
Y. Franks 503 - 15th St. West Vancouver | 604.926.0124
flooring Bamboo Direct
closet doors & organisers
3-636 Clyde Ave. West Vancouver | 604.913.9175
Bradshaw carpets
California Closets 5049 Still Creek Ave. Burnaby | 604.320.6575
507 15th St. West Vancouver 604.926.0413 | bradshawcarpets.com
sliding door company
Canadian Carpet & Tile
1618 West 3rd Ave. Vancouver 778.371.1511 | slidingdoorco.ca
pg. 43
Stor-More Closets & Blinds 111-19231 54th Ave. Surrey 604.575.8870 | stormore.com
Vancouver: 604.739.4477 North Vancouver: 604.980.6772
european flooring pg. 87
Vancouver: 604.620.0365 Victoria: 250.483.0301 | europeanflooring.ca pg. 107
Sunburst Shutters-Blinds-Closets
Floor Works Interiors
101-342 East Kent Ave. Vancouver | 604.436.3400
1187 West 23rd St. North Vancouver | 604.990.8222
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1539 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.522.9855 1470 W Broadway Ave. Vancouver | 604.733.1174
carpets & rugs
fireplaces
2nd Century Rug
alfresco backyard lifestyles
3594 Main St. Vancouver | 604.879.8432
12510-82nd Ave. Surrey
| 604.572.8088
pg. 11
Julian Tile 2720 Ingleton Ave. Burnaby | 604.299.4085 9688-203 St. Langley | 604.299.4080
pg. 37
NuCasa
novo furniture
Pure Image
Burnaby: 604.294.6666 | Richmond: 604.278.2881
3868 Main St. Vancouver | 604.875.6080
280 Nelson St. Vancouver | 604.628.9491
Paramount Furniture
Nufloors North Vancouver: 604.983.9902 | Coquitlam: 604.942.4109
5520 Minoru Blvd. Richmond 604.273.0155 | paramountfurniture.ca
Restoration Hardwood
PATIO & HOME DIRECT
Alair homes
106-1356 Frances St. Vancouver | 604.618.2945
250 E 5th Ave. Vancouver | 604.709.3588
Vancouver 604.605.8255 | alairhomes.com
resource furniture
Boda Construction
furniture
pg. 09
home builders & renovators
332 Water St. Vancouver | 604.681.0104
4307 Morgan Cres. West Vancouver | 604.926.6644
Consignment Canada
roche bobois
blackfish homes & construction
171 Pemberton Ave. N Vancouver 604.980.1110 | consignmentcanada.com
716 West Hastings St. Vancouver 604.633.5005 | roche-bobois.com
pg. 105
pg. 19
107-1305 Welch St. Vancouver 604.980.0814 | blackfishhomes.ca
generation furniture
Room8
1365 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.777.1365
the cavalry construction group
110-1706 W 1st Ave. Vancouver | 604.734.1323
thecavalry.ca | 604.551.8993
home couture
Sandys Furniture (Natuzzi)
CCI Renovations
1311 United Blvd. Coquitlam 604.521.7727 | homecouture.ca
1335 United Blvd. Coquitlam 604.520.0800 | sandysfurniture.ca
pg. 38
IBC
scan designs
50 Water St. Vancouver | 604.682.3868
Richmond 604.273.2971 | Coquitlam 604.524.3444
instant bedrooms manufacturing inc. 6-12331 Bridgeport Rd. | 604.270.4121 125-1080 Mainland St. | 604.669.2337
1371 McKeen Ave. Vancouver 604.984.3008 | bricksnblocks.com
Cypress Place Living
sofa so good 1401 West 8th Ave. Vancouver | 604.879.4878 pg. 81
8000 Cypress Pl. Whistler 1.877.930.8880 | cypressplaceliving.com
style garage
Future Living
124 W Hastings St. Vancouver | 604.558.4343
914 Main St. Vancouver
Jordans interiors
TJY Home Furniture
KBC developments
1539 United Blvd. Coquitlam | 604.522.9855 1470 W Broadway Ave. Vancouver | 604.733.1174
150-12551 Bridgeport Rd. Richmond 604.278.2278 | tjyfurniture.com
| 604.801.5720
pg. 93
pg. 11
pg. 53
Kliewer Bros. Construction Ltd. Vancouver 604.764.7606
living lab (the)
Zientte
Kenorah Construction & Design
1121 West 15th St. Vancouver | 604.973.0263
18 Water St. Vancouver | 604.568.1722
5461 12th Ave. Delta | 604.940.2767
McKellars interiors 1549 West Pender St. Vancouver 604.734.1671 | mckellarsinteriors.com
pg. 02
mÖbler furniture 3351 Sweden Way Richmond 604.270.3535 | moblerfurniture.com
pg. 95
2036 Columbia St. Vancouver 604.707.0414 | millson.net
New Space Technologies pg. 63
117 West 6th Ave. Vancouver | 604.724.6775
pg. 71
Laird Custom homes Ltd.
home automation
200–100 Park Royal West Vancouver | 604.925.5248
Millson Technologies
Moe’s Home Collection - moeshome.ca 1728 Glen Dr. Vancouver | 604.687.5599 125-1305 Welch St. N Vancouver | 778.340.6392
pg. 45
Marcraft Homes 604.461.2560 pg. 07
34A-2755 Lougheed Hwy #529 Port Coquitlam
My House Design Build 1275 West 6th Ave. Vancouver 604.694.6873 | myhousedesignbuild.com
pg. 03
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1275 W 6th Ave. Vancouver 604.730.1275 | inspirationfurniture.ca
pg. 77
creative bricks n’ blocks
Inform Interiors
inspiration furniture
129-1305 Welch St. North Vancouver 604.980.8384 | ccirenos.com
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Private Residences Hotel Georgia
Downsview Kitchens
801 West Georgia St. Vancouver 604.682.8107 | residencesatgeorgia.com
78 East 2nd Ave. Vancouver 604.685.5823 | ledesigninc.com
pg. 04
pg. 13
Future Living
120-13575 Commerce Pkwy Richmond | 604.276.8823
914 Main St. Vancouver
Upward Construction & Renovation
kitchen craft kitchencraftvancouver.com
|
2990 Arbutus St. Vancouver 604.739.1110 | lonetreekitchens.ca
604.801.5720
210-19700 Langley Bypass Langley 2148 Douglas Rd. Burnaby
pg. 27
Valley Countertops Industries Ltd.
2990 Arbutus St. Vancouver 604.739.1110 | lonetreekitchens.ca
Alka Pool Construction Ltd.
Merit Kitchens
4013 Graveley St. | 604.320.2552
12185 86th Ave. Surrey | 604.591.3321
hardware & fixtures
Paradigm Kitchen Design
bradford hardware
720 Alexander St. Vancouver 604.326.3000 | paradigmkitchendesign.com
101-1626 W 2nd Ave. Vancouver 604.569.0783 | bradfordhardware.com
104 Philip Ave. North Vancouver | 604.985.0057
30781 Simpson Rd.  Abbotsford | 604.607.1036 pg. 33
pg. 16
Redl Kitchen Studio
pg. 87
Cantu
interior designers
1669 West 3rd Ave. Vancouver 604.681.4457 | redlkitchenstudio.com
Beyond Beige Interior Design
Ripples kitchen & Bath
beyondbeige.com | 604.876.3800
3272 Main St. Vancouver | 604.879.6999
Richmond: 604.273.8604 | N Vancouver: 604.903.4050
Scavolini Store
Restoration Hardware
CCI Renovations 129-1305 Welch St. North Vancouver 604.980.8384 | ccirenos.com
geraldine@geraldinedesigns.ca 604.913.7772 | geraldinedesigns.ca
8351 Ontario St. Vancouver | 604.688.1252 pg. 05
The Ensuite (Emco) Vancouver: 604.872.3375
4033 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.569.1606
101-2555 Granville St. Vancouver | 604.731.3918
pg. 77
geraldine designs
Ripples kitchen & Bath
V6B Design Group pg. 93
3272 Main St. Vancouver | 604.879.6999
363 West 6th Ave. Vancouver | 604.684.6824
McKellars interiors 1549 West Pender St. Vancouver 604.734.1671 | mckellarsinteriors.com
pg. 02
mcburney junction 20528 Fraser Hwy Langley 778.847.5554 | mcburneyjunction.com
Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre
kitchen & bath countertops
2285 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.879.2494
ATLAS STONE PRODUCTS LTD.
Siema Kitchen and Bath
3153 Thunderbird Cres. Burnaby | 604.421.4229
1854 West 4th Ave. Vancouver | 604.569.1530
columbia countertops
Scavolini Store
2210 Mason St. Abbotsford | 1.877.850.0371
4033 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.569.1606
pg. 101
kitchen & bath cabinets
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6720 Graybar Rd. Richmond | 604.278.2225
hot tubs, saunas & Pools
Crystalview
pg. 33
Paragon
Lonetree Kitchens & Bathrooms
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13042 84th Ave. Surrey | 604.599.4274
Lonetree Kitchens & Bathrooms
Townline Homes
101-1305 Welch St. North Vancouver | 778.340.1355
Hari-Stone
AyA Kitchens of Vancouver
Colonial Countertops
630 Chester Rd. Delta 604.522.0202 | ayakitchens.com
3841 Still Creek Ave. Burnaby 604.421.2205 | colonialcountertops.com
pg. 113
columbia cabinets
FloForm
2221 Townline Rd. Abbotsford 604.850.3538 | columbiacabinets.com
401-8620 Glenlyon Pkwy Burnaby 604.568.6325 | floform.com
pg. 111
Splashes (Andrew Sheret) pg. 08
home automation
425 Broadway Ave. Vancouver | 604.874.2351
Wolseley Inc. pg. 27
2198 Yukon St. Vancouver | 604.876.8861
landscaping Atlas Pots 1087 Churchill Cres. North Vancouver 604.960.0556 | atlaspots.com
pg. 35
creative bricks n’ blocks 1371 McKeen Ave. Vancouver 604.984.3008 | bricksnblocks.com
2413 Marine Dr. West Vancouver | 604.922.4668
Ames Tile & Stone
J & L Window Coverings
2229 Beta Ave. Burnaby | 604.294.9690
8547 Main St. Vancouver | 604.322.7717
City Tile
Kensington Paint and Decorating
4330 Halifax St. Burnaby | 604.298.6252
6791 Hastings St. Burnaby | 604.320.2565
Julian Tile
Vancouver 604.551.8993 | grandcruprojects.com
pg. 83
Northwest Landscape & Stone Supply 5883 Byrne Rd. Burnaby 604.435.4842 | landscapesupply.com pg. 85
lighting showrooms Where Art, Engineering and Experience create superior home renovations and landscapes
1060 Homer St. Vancouver | 604.688.7022
Norburn Lighting Centre 4600 East Hastings St. Burnaby | 604.299.0666
Robinson Lighting and Bath Centre 2285 Cambie St. Vancouver | 604.879.2494
2720 Ingleton Ave. Burnaby | 604.299.4085 9688-203 St. Langley | 604.299.4080
windows
pg. 37
acadian glass
Stone Tile 1775 Pine St. Vancouver | 604.731.9948
10028 117 St. Surrey 604.854.1111 | acadianglass.ca
Tiles For Less
Long Life Windows & Doors
835 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.605.8453
1645 Boundary Rd. Vancouver | 604.439.0982
World Mosaic (BC) Ltd.
Vinyltek Windows
1665 West 7th Ave. Vancouver 604.736.8158 | worldmosaictile.com
587 Ebury Pl. Delta | 604.540.0029
pg. 85
pg. 71
Westeck Windows
window coverings
1480 Kootenay St. Vancouver | 604.298.6700
Arlene’s interiors Vancouver - Langley - Burnaby 1-888-ARLENES (275-3637) | arlenes.com
window & door screens
pg. 89
Bradshaw carpets
Comfort Screens Vancouver
paint stores
507 15th St. West Vancouver 604.926.0413 | bradshawcarpets.com
Cloverdale Paint
Best Window Fashions
Phantom Screens
225 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.689.4414
11-3003 Kingsway St. Vancouver | 604.436.3738
30451 Simpson Rd. Abbotsford | 604.855.3654
Industrial Plastics & Paints
Chintz & Company
107-19505 56th Ave. Surrey | 778.803.1541
950 Homer St. Vancouver | 604.689.2022
Para Paints
Concord Interiors
763 Terminal Ave. Vancouver | 604.662.7272
103-2429 152nd St. Surrey | 604.536.5598
roofing
800 West 8th Ave. Vancouver | 604.351.5335
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1335 United Boulevard, Coquitlam 604.520.0800 www.sandysfurniture.ca/natuzziitalia
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