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As Homes & Living’s new Editor-In-Chief, I’d like to welcome you to the pages of our fall renovation and design issue. I’m very proud and excited to be joining the fabulous team here at H&L; they all work incredibly hard to create beautiful and informative magazines for you to enjoy—full of engaging profiles, mouth-watering recipes, stunning photographs, gorgeous and innovative homes and so much more. With the changing colours and temperatures of autumn upon us, it’s natural to start thinking about creating the perfect place to settle in for the winter. So it’s an ideal time to be starting on many home renovation projects. Don’t worry, we’ve delved into the subject for you and collected a wide range of design secrets, tips and ideas on what’s hot right now from our industry experts. There’s more than enough information in our Home Renovation & Design Section to inspire you and help you make informed decisions on whether to go the DIY route or bring in the big guns to help you realise your design dreams. These days—in most urban centres—the move to increase density, the shift from suburban to urban living, and the desire to simplify our lifestyles increasingly brings conversations around to smaller homes and better use of available residential property. Or at least that’s where conversations should go. In this issue of H&L we hope to kick-start more of these conversations with thoughts and ideas from the experts on designing small spaces for full lives; the H&L Laneway Home was conceived to do just this—get people talking. Sincerely,
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To hear Tommy Smythe tell it—he’s been misunderstood.
“The reason it’s often the more expensive option is because my eye is trained to go for the best quality,” Smythe explains. “I say buy the best you can afford. Don’t go into debt, but get the best. Think about the perfect thing for your space and then figure out the budget after that.” Essentially, he doesn’t believe in the ‘look for less’ philosophy. He believes it’s more important to save for an authentic piece—which reflects a homeowner’s personality—than to hurriedly finish off a room with a generic or knockoff item. Smythe’s own home reflects this viewpoint. The apartment’s most notable architectural features are the ten-foot high ceilings and the eight-foot high windows stretching around the front and side of the suite, creating lovely cross breezes. The open kitchen and living room are divided by a brick wood-burning fireplace, where leaping flames warm up cool evenings. Rounding out the layout of the home is a bedroom and four-piece bathroom. Smythe stamped his influence on the space with a mix of modern and antique pieces. When he downsized from his five bedroom home he made a conscious decision to distill his possessions to his true favourites—the books he has to have at all times, the art he must look at every day, his most beautiful mirrors and his most beloved furniture. “I love beauty and beautiful things and design. You see things that are authentic—some of the art is blue chip, some is flea
market; it’s all mixed together.” Smythe dreams of one day owning a Basquiat, but ruefully acknowledges that day is far off indeed. He dubs it ‘maximalist’ style—lots of stuff and art and furniture, but very carefully curated; placed with precision to impart cohesion rather than chaos. A few cherished pieces have stayed through move after move. They include stunning heirlooms like a tall French gilt mirror inherited from his grandmother, interior designer Dorothea Smythe, and a brass étagère given to him by mentor John Manuel. He advocates for the étagère as a versatile piece that can hold books, dishes, or alcohol bottles in awkward corners. It’s why he also treasures his three-drawer Biedermeier chest. “It’s been everything—a bar, bathroom storage, you name it. It fits everywhere and it’s such a handsome piece,” says Smythe. “It mixes well with both contemporary soft furniture and other antiques.” As if to gently underline how wide ranging his tastes truly are, he lists off all the things he collects: tiny ebony boxes, Inuit carvings, clocks, watches, antique lidded boxes, ties, stones and rulers. “I don’t collect poncey stuff,” he says with a laugh. “I may live in a fancy way, but I’m not a snob!” Perhaps then, the fairest way to characterize his outlook on life—rather than ‘expensive’—is to say that he feels everyone should live surrounded by beautiful things. He includes families with young children in that.
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Tommy’s expensive tastes have become a running gag through the shows where he’s been a design sidekick for Sarah Richardson (Sarah 101, Sarah’s House, Sarah’s Cottage, Design Inc.). When sourcing fabrics for instance, his selections invariably end up costing the most per square foot, as compared to his colleagues’ picks.
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personal side Q&A You have a reputation for liking expensive things. I’m not a snob when it comes to beauty. I recently purchased a lovely hand-made metal vase of extraordinary detail and craftsmanship at my local flea market for 25 dollars.
What was your most recent splurge for your home? A new set of bed linens. It’s very important to have fine linens and to replace them annually. You’d never dream of wearing the same clothes next to your body for years on end, so it’s critical that bed clothes are replenished.
Of all the bow ties you own, which is your favourite? “Buy the best you can afford. Don’t go into debt, but get the best.” — Tommy Smythe
The black silk moiré tie my late father wore with his tuxedo—I wear it to every formal event I attend. Real style is about confidence. My dad had that. I suppose the tie absorbed some of it and so did I. I’m a bit sentimental.
What would get you to move to the West Coast? “There’s nothing that makes me sadder than when people say ‘I can’t have nice things because I have kids’. I grew up in homes gorgeously decorated by my mother and grandmother, with museum quality antiques. Yes, there were also spaces for kids to play, but we knew to be on our best behaviour in the living room. We were scared to death of putting a sweaty drink down on a mahogany table because we knew what would happen!” Smythe says it comes down to how one perceives value. There’s no need to put $400 fabric on kitchen chairs, for instance, and it’s true that a vase might get knocked over every so often. He says those who don’t take the opportunity to express themselves—or who have childproofed so utterly that their spaces are oppressively utilitarian or juvenile—are suppressing the enjoyment of their homes. The cost of that, he believes, is too high. You can call that his final reckoning on the idea of what ‘expensive’ means.
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Ha! I love the West Coast. In fact, I have an intense fascination with West Coast aboriginal art. Give me an antique Haida button blanket or totem pole and I’m yours. Deal?
What one thing might people be most surprised to know about you? I’m one of the ‘hockey’ Smythes. (Tommy is the great-grandson of Conn Smythe.) Hockey and design may seem worlds apart, but the truth is, I draw inspiration from my family all the time. I wouldn’t trade my wonderful life and career for anything, but living life as an out, gay TV personality isn’t necessarily a cakewalk. I’ve had my share of critics and ignorant, discriminatory hate mail, but the values of service and courage that come from my sports and military family see me through the rough spots. We Smythes play fair, but we play to win.
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When we look at designing small spaces, we re-evaluate the relationship between vertical and horizontal surfaces. In the last several years the purpose of condo living has shifted. The desire to simplify life is increasingly common and we see more families downsizing, so interiors are now designed to curate lifestyle shifts from suburban living to urban living. This condo in Vancouver’s Coal Harbour, a secondary residence for a family of four, showcases our recent efforts on this type of renovation. We gutted the entire interior down to the framing and completely redesigned it, with a new kitchen, new bathrooms and all new finishes and fixtures throughout. We also re-framed the open den and made it a deluxe den. I’m not a fan of contrast when designing small spaces unless it serves a visual function, and keeping the interior colour palette quiet means minimal variation between materials and finishes. Painting a single colour on all vertical surfaces created a visually seamless continuation between rooms. To further de-clutter any visual mess, we painted all the electrical and mechanical details (think baseboard heaters and HVAC grills) to match the walls.
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O what a house! The O house on Lake Lucerne in Switzerland is a neo op art masterpiece, a head turner, an expression of simplicity and a spacious compound of indoor and outdoor spaces. Above all, it’s a house that embraces its young family and offers a welcoming sanctuary from the demands of a busy life.
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Designed by Philippe Stuebi Architekten GmbH, Zürich, in collaboration with Eberhard Tröger, Gabi Eichenberger, Sven Bestenheider and Christine Heimgartner, the home presents itself as a canvas. The façade of polished concrete walls embedded with marble particles is punctuated by a series of Os; big Os—each one is more than eight feet in diameter. Indeed, the Os are all a visitor sees after the house reveals itself, slowly and tantalizingly, beyond a bamboo grove, and they might wonder where to find the entrance to this almost surrealistic and intensely sculptural form. It’s there—a glass door tucked inside one of the Os. For lead architect Philippe Stuebi, the location was partly his inspiration for the expressive yet stark structure. He was also influenced by the idea of a palace and this is reflected in the size of the home, which—complete with outdoor living areas that include a boathouse, loggia, outdoor bar and dressing rooms—totals almost 10,000 square feet. Stuebi was particularly impressed by the old Venetian palaces he studied, with their white facades punctuated by deeply recessed windows that threw shadows on the walls. The Os also reflect the owner’s name (Oliver) and his business (automobiles). They could easily represent the wheel of one of the Ferraris in his extensive collection, housed in the 12-car garage.
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The interior floors are highly polished terrazzo embedded with marble dust, and when the sun shines through the huge circles, sculptural shadows cross the floor to stunning effect. The design is one of pure simplicity—white walls, enormous expanses of glass, dark African wenge wood cabinets—so the architectural angles and shapes provide specific interest. Little art is necessary in a home that creates its own graphic elements and provides a view of Mount Pilatus on one side while looking out across Lake Lucerne on the other side.
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Stuebi used the O motif repeatedly—but not too much, he clarified. Too much would have reduced their impact. The circles are present in the ceiling, in glass bricks on the lake side of the house, and in the framework around the immense windows that face the lake.
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Architecture, interior design and light planning: Philippe Stuebi Architekten GmbH, Zürich with Eberhard Tröger | Collaborators: Eberhard Tröger (Project architect), Gabi Eichenberger, Sven Bestenheider, Christine Heimgartner and Philippe Stuebi | Landscape architecture: Kuhn Truninger Landschaftsarchitekten GmbH, Zürich; Richard Truninger | Photography: Dominique Marc Wehrli, wehrlimueller.ch | Execution, costs and time advisor: TGS Architekten, Luzern
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One of the most striking views is from the outside looking in, through the Os, to the two-storey orangery. This too was inspired by old palaces; these buildings are often found on the grounds of fashionable homes from the 17th to 19th centuries. It is this modern interpretation of an old building form that will perhaps make this home a classic in years to come.
white walls and clean lines provide a blank canvas for the ever evolving graphics created by light and shadow through the Os.
Once inside, with the orangery to the right, sculptural, glass-railed stairs rise freeform to the second floor, which contains the bedrooms and guest wing. The first floor holds the library, office, kitchen and living room, all embraced by enormous windows that Stuebi admits were a challenge for the structural engineer, as he had to execute the design without supporting columns. One of Stuebi’s favourite elements is also one of the simplest and most easily overlooked. The smooth marble-imbued concrete walls at the sides of the O house are interrupted by large glass windows that open up and out like garage doors. Combine these with the enormous glass walls facing the lake and the home opens almost completely to the outdoors.
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Outdoors, circles are again repeated in the protruding loggia of round glass bricks. The basement nestles along the slope and opens into a large fitness area with a 25-metre pool—half inside, half outside—inserted in a white Terrazzo plate that extends gracefully along the boathouse and into Lake Lucerne. If the O House presents any challenges, it is simply that it’s so remarkable and eye-catching. Since its completion the owners have been inundated by requests from film studios and advertising agencies that want to use it for everything from product placement to a major James Bond location. The answer, so far, has been nO.
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Beauty and Function Working Together
Waterfall House
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Words BY Jessica Krippendorf Photographs by Gary McKinstry
Sunlight sparkles against an incredible mosaic of glazing and rectilinear shapes, bringing Waterfall House to life on its oceanfront site. A stunning collaboration of architecture and construction, Waterfall House was designed by homeowner and interior designer Barbara Della Siega and constructed by Victoria custom home builder, Città Group; the exterior shell was designed by architect Keith Baker. Together the team created a dynamic, flowing home that sits naturally on its beautifully landscaped half-acre property. Mike Dalton, owner of Città Group, says the team is proud of how the project came together and of achieving success on this complex design. “Architecturally it was a challenge with the extensive glass on the view side,” he says. “We had to be sure to stay true to Barb’s design, while complying with structural engineering and code requirements.”
Colours and textures layer with the use of recesses and inlays and light becomes a design feature due to opaque glass in the doors and features that reflect light off hard surfaces. The home is oriented to maximize its incredible view while taking full advantage of abundant natural light through the impressive glazing assembly that gave the home its name.
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A unique aspect of this build was working with a homeowner who’s also the interior designer, says Dalton. “We were able to work closely with Barb and take care of any construction challenges to ensure the beauty she envisioned for the home was realized.”
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“We spent time developing a clear idea of what we wanted.” — Barbara Della Siega
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“We had the lot with the previous house on it for a few years and spent time developing a clear idea of what we wanted because of the light and orientation,” says Della Siega. “We wanted a nice modern home, but it needed to be humble and feel welcoming for family and friends.” On the ocean side, a stepped wall of glazing cascades to the edge of an in-ground pool before leading the eye to a lush series of gardens along the perimeter of the property. Framed in charcoal grey exterior panelling and cedar accents, the facade is a staggered series of rectilinear masses positioned between two curving exterior side walls and a curved centre roof.
Opening a solid wood, oversized pivoting door reveals a dramatic foyer where a beautiful feature wall takes centre stage. The white patterned free-standing panel wall wraps around to create a kitchen pantry before meeting the backside of the walnut kitchen cabinetry, and with no connection to the roof, a continuous stream of natural light creates an airy, open feeling. “It’s always an interesting challenge to be mindful of how things line up in a modern, minimalist home like this,” says Dalton. “There’s nowhere to hide things behind trim or other finishes. The simplest drywall lines have to be more exacting.”
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The main entry belies the home’s 5,000-square-foot footprint, presenting with solidity around a light and welcoming centre mass where the curve of the roof comes down to announce the entry.
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Bamboo flooring with concrete inlays wrap around the pantry leading to a powder room, temperaturecontrolled wine room and office to the right, and to a craft room and family room to the left. Beauty and functionality had to work together in this design, the wine room—with solid wood shelving and concrete floor—doubles as cold storage. Further along the hall a sliding track-mounted door reveals the office, furnished with extensive built-in shelving and a custom workstation made of birdseye maple. “The challenge with creating a clean, modern styled home is that as a family we still have clutter, so we have to find a way to hide it,” says Della Siega. Innovative white lacquer shelving provides a checkerboard of concealed and open storage that hides the family’s essentials in some cabinets and displays their treasures in others. Opening a set of glass doors reveals steps leading up to the stunning rooftop patio. Beginning in the great room, a warm and inviting space with a streamlined fireplace at its centre, light streams through the fully glazed back wall of the home. Fluorescent lighting was installed in recesses on either side of solid cherry panels that run to the ceiling then separate into two rows to frame an aluminum strip lit with pot lighting. Aluminum panels suspended below the lights house playful purple circular inlays to soften the effect while achieving a striking visual. The back wall glazing extends into the kitchen, into the upper walls and overhead, enveloping the room in gorgeous natural light; while the cabinet wall grounds the space and allows flow-through over its open top side.
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Left. A series of floor to ceiling windows focuses the view on the property’s trees and natural rock work.
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Appearing as two opposite-ended nestled L-shapes is a stunning island where black granite tucks around a wide white quartz-topped pop-up that cascades to the floor. The granite creates a generous working counter space and houses double under-mount stainless sinks and built-in appliances, for the ultimate in convenience. Opaque glass over the upper cabinets creates a band of light and allows a drop-down television screen to be tucked away behind. A mosaic of small rectangular tiles forms the oven backsplash and a single floating metal shelf connects the cabinets. The dining area makes full use of the space with a cozy seating nook nestled in the centre of the room’s cabinetry assembly. Cut-outs in the cabinet doors highlight carefully placed treasures while the lower cabinets pop out to create a serving counter.
In the three children’s rooms they created an aesthetic design that’s playful and bright, with ample closet space and a built-in study. And the closet doors offer a place to display treasures and custom lighting—under the beds and in overhead starbursts and sparkling pendants—for personality and flair.
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The lower level houses the bedrooms and is accessed by floating, back-lit concrete steps—a brilliant arrangement for privacy and family connectivity—and full-sized windows on two walls of the master suite offer stunning views to the pool and gardens. In the master en-suite, a glass shower (built around deep windows) is positioned for privacy and uses one-inch black and grey striped glass tiles to play off the grey and white granite countertop and custom maple cabinetry.
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Outside, the grounds are a brilliant progression of natural beauty sectioned instinctively by use and ecology. Della Siega spent many years perfecting the landscape with abundant vegetable gardens, mature fruit trees and a vibrant collage of shrubs to frame the property. When Città Group undertakes on a custom build, Dalton and his team take seriously the task of representing the homeowners’ wishes and dreams for their property. “We recognize we are building someone else’s vision,” says Dalton. “We do our best to honour their wishes in budget, in quality and in the huge level of trust the owners put into their builder. We truly care about the process and the results.”
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A custom-built cherry bed with attached drawer assembly features a leather-topped slider, ideal for reading or breakfast in bed.
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DESIGNER PROFILE
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Creating comfortable, practical and enjoyable living spaces.
Even at an early age, Hilda Edwards had a knack for spotting classic home décor pieces. But it was her aunt’s house that sparked her interest in the world of interior design. “It was always my favourite house to visit,” Edwards recalls. Her aunt was interested in decorating and put a lot of thought into the overall look of her home, collecting antiques and objects from her travels. So, trips to her aunt’s place meant leafing through design magazines rather than playing with her cousins. She found she had an insatiable desire to discover the story behind each piece displayed in her aunt’s home. Edwards felt compelled to ask herself what she would do with virtually every room she walked into and as a pre-teen, she wasn’t shy to vocalize her opinions to the manager of a store her mother frequently visited, “I told him if the wall were this colour, the product would look better.” That creative intuition and eye for detail carried into her adult life and to the start of her own business 25 years ago. Born and raised in the Fraser Valley, she studied mathematics and genetics at the University of British Columbia after her father said that interior design wouldn’t pay the bills. Still longing for an outlet to express her creativity, Edwards took correspondence courses at the University of Oregon and obtained a degree in interior design. Since then, Edwards has put her design skills to work on the homes of a wide range of clients that includes the Chinese Consulate and currently, the owner of the Adidas factory in China.
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Words By Meagan Gill photographs by Bob Young Photography
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Her style is described as a blend of contemporary, classic, traditional and most of all, transitional, which involves re-creating something old into something new. “You can take the beauty from old architecture and interject a modern element to it,” she says. One way to achieve this is by taking vintage pieces that never go out of style and vamping them up with paint or lacquer for a more modern feel. So although Edwards shops pretty much anywhere, she also enjoys scavenging for original pieces at garage sales. She’s not just a one-trick designer either. She’s also undertaken multiple renovating projects because they provide her with more of a challenge. “The pretty stuff; the furniture, the drapes—that’s easy. For me, that’s like lipstick and makeup,” she laughs. Edwards draws inspiration easily from fashion, film and even nature and tells Homes & Living, “I’ve never walked into a room and not known what I want to do with it. I always have a vision.” And her philosophy on design is to not only make homes beautiful, but also comfortable and functional for her clients. Open concept living is part of that—it’s suitable for children by day and for entertaining guests by night—and she enjoys creating bright environments for clients in grey and rainy places like Vancouver. She also brings elements of her humble past into her designs by creating practical spaces using neutrals, with pops of colour in the form of feature walls and key accessories. “Don’t overdo it. If the client changes their mind then it doesn’t break the bank to change it up again.” Hilda Edwards is passionate about her profession. She loves that no day is ever the same as the last. “Every time I turn around, I notice something different,” she says. “Every room I walk into, I see a new way to do something I’ve never done before.”
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home renovation & design section Planning a home renovation is exciting but with so many things to consider, it can also be a daunting experience. Not to worry though, we’ve put together 32 pages of design secrets, tips and the latest trends in tiles, flooring and faucets to inform and inspire your dream design. Flooring. Summit Designer Grey Mist Oak. The trend today is hardwood in wider, longer planks to create a sense of expanded space. This floor provides a beautiful design statement in this wonderful equipped kitchen, from Torlys.
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Left. Avila. Bright, light-hued hickory with hand-textured, hand-worked, wire-brushed surface with hand-chiselled bevels, from Jordans.
hardwoOd flooring Left. Morena. Luxurious, dark chocolate hickory with hand-textured, hand-worked, wire-brushed surface with hand-chiselled bevels, from Jordans.
The Beauty of Nature Is at Your Feet
If interior design is an art (and it is!), then remodelling flooring is like preparing the canvas. And since this part of the world is home to a tremendous number of artists, it behooves us to learn the art of priming our homes for our burning creative visions. All great living spaces begin at our feet, so that’s right—it’s time to talk hardwood floors. Where to begin? As with any design element, the space and its desired use will dictate the tone of the materials. Many homeowners also have various priorities that will guide their hardwood selection—budget, family size and environmental principles, to name a few. It’s best to write a list of what’s most important to you in the finished space and proceed from there. In the hardwood market, the selection in wood grain and hue has never been greater than it is today. A good rule of thumb, from the colour palette perspective, is that a strong level of contrast between flooring and furnishings is always desirable; painted walls usually provide the transition that ties them together. Once you have an idea of your desired overall colour effect, you can select the appropriate shade of hardwood.
Above. Artisan Designer Heritage Walnut Cognac Hardwood. Charm and character are crafted in this vintage-inspired hardwood which has a hand-crafted and artistically distressed look. Engineered to ensure no gapping or warping in our changing Canadian climate, from Torlys.
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Even with such diversity of material at hand, many traditional stand-by woods remain extremely popular. White oak, red and white ash, maple and cherry continue to lead the brighter pack while exotic woods—Brazilian teak, mahogany and ebony—are still a great choice for rich, deep hues that give an enveloping depth to any room. Knotty and highly textured wood is best in open, casual spaces.
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Right. Avila. Bright, light-hued hickory with hand-textured, hand-worked, wire-brushed surface and hand-chiselled bevels, from Jordans.
Above. Urbano Plank Collection Oak Blanco Hardwood. Available in a variety of designer inspired colours, the Urbano collection combines style and value with the stability of an engineered wood floor. The long, wide planks and matte brushed finish emphasize the natural feel of wood with a casual yet refined appearance, from European Flooring.
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Left. Plank widths have a big visual impact and affect the price of your floor renovation.
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Plank width is an important factor that affects the overall image of a room. Strip flooring (generally, 3 in. wide or less) creates a running flow effect that’s great for guiding the eyes in longer narrow spaces. Larger, open spaces benefit from plank flooring (3 to 8 in. wide) which bestows a feeling of rusticity and soothing expansiveness.
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The important choice between traditional (solid wood) and engineered (layered, compressed materials topped with wood) hardwood is another early consideration. All solid hardwood needs a wood sub-floor to nail into, so basements are out, while much engineered hardwood can be glued down or floated over top of concrete. As well, spaces with a wide variability of moisture year-round—such as cottages—will benefit from the resiliency of engineered flooring.
This brings up an important point—to avoid the DIY, whether replacing or refinishing. DIY cuts costs, but hardwood installation and care is an art like any other and there’s no Da Vinci Code to help you, so if you’re looking for the Mona Lisa of hardwood floors, you’ll need a Leonardo. 1950B Oak Bay Ave, Victoria | ph 250.361.9243 | www.heatwave.me
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Eco-friendly considerations are a big part of everyone’s reno plan and flooring is no exception. Re-purposed wood has character and a highly ethical provenance. Newer materials—like bamboo and coconut palm wood—are a great choice for minimizing your footprint. Any contractor worth their salt should be able to guide you along your eco-priorities.
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Radiant Heating
Left. PEXa radiant floor heating systems. Radiant floor heating systems provides warm, gentle heat unmatched in comfort, efficiency and flexibility at every level and in every corner of your space, from REHAU.
Left. PEXa radiant floor heating systems close-up, from REHAU.
Above. TempZone Twin Series. Electric radiant floor heating systems for tile and stone are among the most popular applications in the industry—chosen to heat naturally cold surfaces into beautifully soothing warm floors, from City Tile.
Above. Installation of Flextherm’s electric heating Green Cable Surface over plywood using Universal Snap-in Gauges, from USI Stone & Tile (Universal Slate International).
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Right. Complete floor cutout of Flextherm’s Green Cable Concrete, from USI Stone & Tile (Universal Slate International).
Above. TempZone Twin Series with a programmable thermostat. Warmly Yours electric heating systems generate an even heat throughout your home and will not disturb dust—reducing noise levels, dry air and possible allergic reactions, from City Tile.
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Giving Cold Feet the Slip
Everybody loves tile—it’s classic, durable, varied and of the earth. But in every corner of Canada, tile floors can be a second and instantaneously effective alarm clock for the unslippered. Thankfully, the recent revival of an ancient technology, radiant floor heating, is a feasible and cost-effective bulwark against a morning ritual that resembles, ironically, a walk over hot coals.
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Although it has existed in various forms over the years, today’s homes are mostly served by two types of radiant heating—electric and hydronic. Electric systems use heating pads that are laid out prior to floor installation (or placed between joists, for retrofits), attached to cement backer boards and then incorporated with the thinset before the tile goes down. They don’t cast heat very far from the coils themselves so electric systems are ideal for smaller spaces like ensuites and kitchens.
While the efficiency rating of both systems will fluctuate with the cost of the relative fuel (electricity, gas), radiant floor heating is greatly superior to most forced air heating systems in terms of cost and comfort. Consider it a favour for your morning self.
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Hydronic systems are based on circulating hot water through pipes then back to the boiler, so there’s very little energy loss. They are usually installed before the concrete slab is poured, but can still be part of a major refit.
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Top left. Onix Fuseglass, from Tile of Spain.
Above. Marvel by Atlas Concorde. Inspired by the most prestigious marble of Italian tradition, Marvel is a ceramic project of the highest possible aesthetic and technical impact, characterized by porcelain stoneware floors and coordinated white-body wall cladding, from Julian Tile.
the evolution of tile
Tiles have definitely evolved. New material choices and creative installation options allow designers to use tile to create luxurious and stylish rooms, illusions of continuous space and amazing visual elements throughout the entire home.
Above. Ames’ Concrete Project series merges the textured appearance and size of concrete with the performance of porcelain tile, from Ames Tile & Stone.
Left and above. AnTeak. Ushering in a new age in interior design, the world’s first mosaic tiles crafted from genuine FSC-certified reclaimed teak wood, from Walker Zanger.
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Whatever your design vision there’s a tile for you. Geometrically-shaped or very large tiles create interesting designs, both on the floor and the wall. Non-porous glass tiles are ideal for adding depth and sparkle to backsplashes, bathrooms and floor accents and many are made from recycled glass so they’re a popular eco-friendly option. Other options include reclaimed teak, recycled aluminum and even recycled wine corks.
Above. Rock Grey by STN Ceramica, photo provided by Tile of Spain.
tile trends
3D tiles add an interactive and inviting look or for a polished contemporary feel, consider using small stainless steel tiles to create a variety of patterns. And for traditional bathrooms, achieve a timeless beauty by adding the warm tones of bronze or copper tiles.
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Right. Jet Set. A one-of-a-kind marble tile mosaic collection that brings mid-century modern to residential installations, from Walker Zanger.
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Left and above. The trend of layering rugs continues throughout the design world and the real world. FLOR offers the ability to achieve this look in a fresh new way without the expense and waste of literally stacking up rugs, from FLOR modular carpet tiles.
Left and below. Linus Dean Rugs. Traditionally handmade rugs. 100% Wool (all designs also available in Bamboo, Silk, Linen, Hemp or mix of several). Made to measure to fit any space. Colours can be altered to suit interiors. Perfect for high traffic areas or feature placement, from Linus Dean Rugs.
Rugs that Refresh A Floor’s Best Friend Continues to Impress
For the most part, rugs lead carefree existences (beyond being trampled daily). Some desire the limelight; others prefer the anonymity of laying unnoticed at your feet. Some appreciate being thrown wherever useful; others consider themselves masterpieces.
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The right rug for the right space is a good rule of thumb, as with any accessory.
Above. 800-C Series, from JIA Floor Innovation. Top right. Bakhtiar Lime, Persia Reinvented Collection. Wool and mulberry silk, hand-knotted in Iran, designed in Germany, from House of Persian Rugs.
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Generally, large rugs tie a space together best. They should either edge up each piece of furniture but stop short, or extend at least several inches past the back. This is especially true for under dining room tables, where you don’t want a guest’s chair half-on, half-off the rug.
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Hallway runners are often constrained by the space and so geometrically static; bedroom rugs are frequently in the same boat, either bedside throws or a large echo of the bed shape that extends to provide a warm landing. Elsewhere, different shapes—think circles and parallelograms—can subtly guide the interactions of room users. Consider going for an unorthodox shape to stir the proverbial pot.
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gas fireplaces Left. H4 Series. Integrating contemporary design with efficient heat, the H4 is one of their most versatile fireplaces to date. Choose from two different (landscape and square) backing plates and one of three designer bezel window trims in Copper, Nickel or Black, from Valor Fireplaces.
Incorporating Gas Fireplaces into Your Design Dream
A gas fireplace is one of the most desirable assets a home can have, both for resale value and for setting tone and ambiance. Whether you’re planning a new construction or adding a fireplace into an existing space, there are benefits to be had—and pitfalls to be avoided. In fireplace parlance, ‘draw‘ is a technical term that refers to the vacuum created when hot air rises. However, when speaking of interior design, the term has a deeper and more ethereal connotation that goes back to the earliest days of social gathering—the powerful anchoring effect of a fireplace. Fires and fireplaces have been central to human domesticity since prehistoric times, and adding this attractive feature to your home has—until recently—meant redefining your living space. Above and left. The world’s most efficient and versatile fireplace. The Mantis exceeds 90% efficiency, which means it uses about 35% less fuel than other gas fireplaces. This makes it the greenest fireplace you can buy, photo provided by Heatwave Plumbing & Heating.
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Most popular for new construction is by far the gas fireplace; it’s cleaner, requires less infrastructure and there’s no axe-wielding involved. In recent years fireplace designs have become more streamlined and modern, which lessens their dominating effect in a room. Completely wall-integrated gas fireplaces are becoming the norm; extremely low-profile, they cast little more presence than a painting or mirror on the wall. This type of installation does take more planning and finishing than simply replacing a traditional fireplace, so you’ll need to factor extra work into the budget—framing, venting, drywall, painting, trim and (usually) electrical. That said, replacing wood-burning with gas usually means leaving the hearth intact and this could limit your design possibilities.
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Above. The Element4 collection has a wide range of gas fireplaces. They all have one thing in common. Their well thought-out simplicity guarantees a cozy and warm atmosphere at the push of a button, from Heatwave.
Above. A highly effective radiant and convective heater, the L1 raises decorative widescreen fireplace standards. Low turndowns provide hours of comfort, efficiently distributing warmth where you want it—when you want it, from Valor Fireplaces.
Playing with Fire, without Getting Burned
Completely integrated fireplaces don’t demand the attention and centrality that traditional hearths do but some homeowners prefer the utility and solid presence that a traditional hearth offers. Mantels—as display areas for memorabilia, collections or art—have long been a bonus of a traditional installation. Of course, gas fireplaces don‘t have to be integrated. Some of the freshest designs involve open flames (with adequate venting) or a fire that’s glassed in on three sides. One trend that shows no signs of abating—integrated or otherwise—is the elongated installation. There’s something fascinating and less intrusive about a long, narrow fire rather than a large, boxy one. This brings us to size. Do gas fireplaces need to be large to heat a spacious room? It’s a common misconception, but no. In fact, most small fireplaces (20,000 Btu/hour, say) heat quite large rooms. A fireplace with twice that capacity can, obviously, heat the same space, but it’s worth noting that many fireplaces’ heat output can only be brought down to half its maximum capacity. Translation—heat from a large gas fireplace may often overpower all but the largest spaces. Combined with the trend towards linearity and minimalism, smaller is definitely the way to go these days. Take advantage of modern design and incorporate a gas fireplace as just one element of your elegant living space, not the anchor that weighs it down.
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Right. Horizon Series. In a society that is becoming more environmentally conscious with every new day, it is important that all purchasing decisions reflect this transition. The Horizon proudly showcases the latest advancements in state-of-the-art technology, from Valor Fireplaces.
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Lighting Installations Left. The Gem Collection by ET2. Clear, square-glass cubes float on a polished chrome metal frame. Suspended inside the cubes, woven metal sparkles with a crystal gem embedded on the side. The xenon lamps bring the Gem to life, from Illuminations Lighting Solutions.
When planning your dream renovation, remember that changing out the old chandelier in the foyer for a highly efficient Led fixture will not only save you on the electrical bill but also on climbing up to re-lamp in high difficult areas.
Below. ET2 5 light spiral pendant with 5 x 7.5 LED bulbs. High output LEDs illuminate etched bubble glass pendants, from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
Right. The ET2 Contemporary Lighting Fizz 9 Light LED fixtures uses 67.5W of power and produces 2214 lumens of light, from Illuminations Lighting Solutions.
Express Yourself with Fresh Lighting Installations
With all the ephemera of home design available to us, it’s easy to lose sight of the basic home functionalities that shape our daily existence. Lighting; however, is one field where we can combine our needs with the best of our creativity. Over the years, leaps in technology have supplied ever-growing potential for defining our spaces with light. At the front of the pack, and quickly running away with the race, are LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes).
Above. Crossroad Linear Suspension by Tech Lighting. Inspired by the sheen of big city streets and intersections illuminated at night. Composed of raw steel sheets protected with a clear lacquer coat and accented by brass spot welding at the joints, this suspension fixture has a purposefully imperfect, rugged, industrial design. Includes four 120V, 40W G9 halogen bipin lamps or two 20W, field replaceable LED strips (3500 lumens, 3000K), from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
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Flexible, functional, energy-efficient and safer than their forebears, LEDs now dominate the market and are the preferred choice for new home construction. Their small size permits installation in all sorts of helpful spots (inside cabinetry, under stair treads, within shelving) and in various fun and fresh designs. Residential lighting systems have been geared towards pot lights for some years now, and the trend continues; the current flavour is for entirely trimless pot lights, with fixtures plastered directly into the drywall—another good fit with LEDs, which produce very little heat.
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Controls in general are becoming increasingly popular as homeowners search for integrated lighting systems that produce a desired effect, moving away from the multiple lamps of old. While LEDs are extremely efficient, there is still comfort in having lights on only where and when they’re needed. Already, those with the foresight to incorporate lighting into their new-build and renovation plans are able to travel throughout the home, hands-free, with their preferred lighting following them wherever they go.
Above and right. The Mystic Collection by ET2. Heavy bands in black chrome are artistically draped with a jewellry-quality chain finished in a black nickel. This elegant collection becomes mysterious as the light from the xenon lamps peak through the chain in a very sensual manner, from Illuminations Lighting Solutions.
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Right. The Artcraft North Star AC9011. Craftsman-mission outdoor wall light, sure to compliment any decor, from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
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You no longer need layers of paint to define your space with colour. Newer pot lights include colour in the fixture itself, casting as subtle or as vibrant a hue as imagination can conceive. And for a dynamic and modern touch in social areas, try RGB (Red-Green-Blue) LEDs, which transition smoothly between the three colours. The freshest innovations in LED installations include edge lighting and linear plaster-in lighting. Edge lighting uses walls and ceilings as reflective surfaces, using brightness to illuminate, without direct harsh exposure. Plaster-in—where lights in the wall or ceiling backlight any design cut from the surface, creating reverse silhouettes—allows design options limited only by one’s imagination. For all their benefits, uncoloured LEDs are sometimes viewed as harsh and overly bright. Dimmers and power controls help mitigate the effect, with newer models allowing for warmer golden tones at lower capacity, while their full white brightness is still available on high power.
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Right. Linterna. Silver finish Schonbek with hand cut crystal. A design of relaxed elegance. Meaning ‘lantern’, Linterna offers an alluring interior glow created by light cast on the design’s central focus, an extravagant crystal pendeloque. Also made with Swarvoski elements, from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
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Above. Sub-Zero Refrigerator Drawers offer you nearly infinite possibilities. Two drawers give you over five cubic feet of storage that you can integrate into any room in your home, seamlessly disappearing into custom cabinetry. Also available in all-freezer and combination models with ice maker, from Bradlee Distributors.
Kitchen Appliances Right. Vario Cooktops 400 series. With Vario Cooktops, you can choose from a Teppan Yaki, gas wok, induction and grill to create a custom cooktop with endless possibilities, from Gaggenau.
Integrated Devices Create Seamless Designs
Space … the final frontier. The battle to envision, design and install a functional kitchen with adequate space is an ongoing one for interior designers—professional and amateur alike. The cookery generally has the most, and largest, technology in the home so any floor plan that fuses style with usage must begin with the appliances. Blend in the trend towards eat-in kitchens and their redefinition as social spaces—plus increased desire for the versatility provided by new appliance innovations—and you have a major undertaking. Considering these factors, little can be left to chance and flexibility at the latter end of a renovation or new build. Ensure you see a showroom example before deciding what’s right for your home. With various stages of integration available—fully integrated, integrated, panelized, panel-ready—there’s never been a better time to opt for a cohesive vision of appliance installation. The growing movement towards urban domesticity also helps force the issue.
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Right. These Sub-Zero all-refrigerator and all-freezer columns enable you to pair with full-size integrated wine storage or refrigerator drawers to customize your homes’ design in countless new ways, from Bradlee Distributors.
Left. The 48-inch Built-In Side-by-Side Refrigerator. Features include a wine rack, FlexTemp drawer with precise electronic temperature controls and ‘holiday mode’, which acts as an auto shut-off, from Thermador.
Integrated appliances, housed within cabinetry, are a great way to steal space. Some are fully integrable, like refrigerators, freezers and dishwashers. Others, such as various types of ovens, can only be partially integrated. Although, with the latter, all that’s visible is the door of the device and these can be made low-to-no profile with the cabinet facing. Refrigeration benefits tremendously from full integration. No longer are we limited to one giant, bulky device. Refrigerated drawers, ideal for under-counter installation, provide organizational flexibility and smaller above-counter pieces can be dedicated to functions—like drinks-only—that allow them to live on the periphery of the kitchen, away from cooking spaces. This creates a bit of a treasure hunt for guests but is perfect for the homeowner when things are just at hand.
Above. The Blomberg 24-inch Top Control Stainless Steel Dishwasher. ENERGY STAR-qualified to conserve energy and help save you money. This dishwasher is among the most quiet in the market because of its advanced motor technology. All stainless steel tank and three spray arms, from Pacific Specialty Brands.
Right and below. The Fhiaba StandPlus Series. Offers unmatched freedom of positioning as free-standing or built-in installations. Elegant design features enhance the finest interiors. Models from this series are available for food or wine preservation. All models are equipped with Fhiaba’s TriMode™ bottom drawer, from Pacific Specialty Brands.
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The best place to start is, as always, to have an ideal level for your budget, and a maximum. Remember that integrated appliances involve electrical, plumbing, venting, framing, finishing and even flooring, so don’t skimp by trying to manage the various professionals yourself. Select a contractor with experience in all aspects of appliance installation and kitchen remodelling; they’ll know whether your dreams match your budget and, if not, will make them jive.
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Left and above. The 48-inch freestanding SBS 26S1 with cabinet-depth dimension, offers an excellent alternative to a built-in without building in. Characterized by elegance, Liebherr’s SmartSteel ensures the outside always looks polished while the LED light towers illuminate the well-designed interior. This unit also houses an advanced automatic IceMaker for perfect ice cubes, from Liebherr.
Newer fridges have digital controls to set the ideal storage temperature for items as varied as fish, fruit and focaccia. Some have fast freezing capabilities to lock in flavour and nutrition. With all new fridges, counter-depth is a must—this results in a wider, shallower device but maintains attractive lines throughout the kitchen. On the cooking end of things, there’s plenty to select from these days. Convection ovens are still gaining in popularity as are dual devices like combination convection/steam-cooking ovens, for optimal flavour retention. Both can be partially and attractively integrated into your desired cabinetry. Your dedication to style will dictate whether you separate your cooktop from your oven. Installers note that clean linearity is best achieved when these devices are kept together; still, with integrated warming drawers, wine cellars and freezer compartments, you’re well on your way to achieving a seamless kitchen landscape. Many of these devices need venting so completely hidden appliances are a tall order. As well, the gas and electrical inputs on many devices are not as movable as they once were, so planning is that much more important. Don’t leave anything to chance—your taste buds will thank you.
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Below. Fully integrated fridge on the right and custom-designed oriental style pantry cabinet on the left, built from white maple with a black rub-through finish. Built in large sections to eliminate cabinet joint lines. Allowances were made for getting appliances in and out for future servicing and also for venting. Custom design, from Silver Bow Woodcraft Ltd.
Below. The Cylindra 15 in. by Faber Ventilation. Stainless steel sleek tubular design hood features 600 cfm PRO internal blower, state-ofthe-art LED push-button controls, innovative perimetric suction system, 4+ intensive speed touch control, 24-hour anti-pollution and 30 minute delay, from Pacific Specialty Brands.
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Above and right. Karbon by Kohler. Designed with multiple, moveable joints, Karbon faucets allow you to position and lock water flow exactly where you need it. Available in a variety of colours and finishes with the option of chrome or stainless joints, from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
Above. Cirque series cabinet hardware by Sun Valley Bronze (in white bronze), from Bandbury Lane.
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With so many stunning and innovative faucets and hardware finishings to choose from—traditional, sleek and modern, funky or extravagant—it’s hard to know where to start. Understanding your needs prior to choosing what fits with your overall design will ensure you make the correct choices.
Above. Cabaret table from Sandy’s Left. Sun Valley Furniture Bronze Horizontal Inlay Lever x Lever Mortise Lock Entry Set. Flat Wood Handle Lever in W1 Finish Inlay, from Victoria Speciality Hardware & Plumbing.
Bottom left. Recess Shell line by Turnstyle Designs. Available in cabinet/furniture knobs, door levers and pulls in a variety of different finishes, from Bradford Hardware.
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Above. Sun Valley Bronze, partnered with noted glass artist Jesse DeMoss, introduces a whimsical and stunning collection of handblown art glass knobs, from Victoria Speciality Hardware & Plumbing.
Bottom left to right. Ladylux3 Café, Eurosmart Cosmopolitan and K7 by Grohe, from Robinson Lighting & Bath Centre.
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Left. Bellingham, from Cambria.
Choosing the Best Surface for Your Dream Kitchen
Countertops
There are few kitchen installations that provide as varied a selection as countertops. Fusing utility, style and tactile fulfillment, a quality countertop can be an impressive centrepiece in an elegantly designed space or a durable testament to a kitchen where culinary masterpieces are created. A kitchen island provides a wonderful focal point for a beautiful countertop. If you have—or want to have—an island, consider exploring some of the more attractive surface options. Single slabs of marble or soapstone have a very high ‘wow’ factor and are a draw for the eyes as well as the hands. However, they can be vulnerable to damage that is hard to remediate and are best used as eating and gathering areas rather than food prep zones.
Above. Torquay Waterfall Island, from Cambria.
A kitchen island’s central location entices people to gather around it, making it an instant magnet for attention.
Above. Butcher-block with Torquay Island, from Cambria. Below. Quartz slab (Clear Jade) complemented by a travertine backsplash in a contemporary ledge pattern, from Bighorn Golf Club.
Marble can also be prohibitively expensive. Great alternatives include cultured marble, engineered quartz and granite. Still very durable, these stone products offer the feel and presence of solidity and are easier to match with your colour scheme. It’s always best to account for the planned colour of cabinetry, paint and fixtures before shopping for the perfect countertop. If it will be a stylish kitchen focal point, look for a stone surface with highlights that can be brought out by other design elements. Concrete is an increasingly popular choice, especially for wholesale kitchen renovations. Appropriate for both large surfaces—islands—and running countertops, concrete can be pre-shaped into all sorts of funky and useful designs, plus it can easily be tinted. Getting away from old plastic laminate doesn’t mean you’re left only with rocky options. Many homeowners opt for the flexibility of alternative surfaces; some innovative and some brought back from the past. One of the hottest choices is actually good old wood. Butcher-block countertops are incredibly useful (no more chopping boards), fixable and—when properly sealed and maintained—durable. They also evoke and reflect natural elements that are staples of West Coast design and can be a great twin for floors that exude natural wood character.
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The Counter-Productive Kitchen
Stainless steel is ubiquitous in the kitchen; why not give it a more prominent role? Most professional kitchens are done in this manner and for good reason—stainless is exceptionally durable, easy to clean and looks new for years. For something truly fresh, consider zinc, bronze or copper. Increasingly popular due to their rich colours and durability, any of these metals would make a wonderful surface with a homey, lived-in look. The future is now, or so they say. So, with an eye on the horizon, the smartest homeowners are choosing eco-friendly installations and countertops are no exception. There are lots of options for ‘green’ countertops, many as durable as traditional types but leaving a much smaller environmental footprint.
Radianz® quartz surface (Beige), from Samsung Chemical. Left. Staron® acrylic solid surface (Bright White), from Samsung Chemical.
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Counters from recycled glass and porcelain, bamboo and a newer post-consumer product called PaperStone are leading the pack of innovative materials for consumers that want fabulous installations and a clear conscience. As beautiful and durable as anything around, these cutting-edge products provide great conversation starters for anyone gathered around them.
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Kitchen Cabinetry Whether you’re dabbing at change or blowing it up, there’s a right way and a wrong way to make the decision and carry out your plan.
Right. Scenery. Perfect for a strikingly contemporary, metropolitan open space design scheme, Scenery is a kitchen with a very wide selection of materials, finishes and units, which supersedes its merely functional role and becomes the stage for family and social relations, from Scavolini.
Deciding When and How to Go Bigger, Go Smaller, or Just Go Beautiful
The idea of remodelling a kitchen can mean a lot of things—tinkering with the details, adding a convenience or two, freshening up the décor to cast a new light on the space, or even tearing it down to the ground and building a brand new dream kitchen from scratch. Knowing what’s available is a good place to start so here are some of our cabinetry suggestions to guide you in the right direction. First of all, ask yourself why you want a different kitchen. Is it a tired, uninspired space? If so, an update to your design scheme may be all that you need to feel excited about cooking again.
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Idalski kitchen. European cabinetry; geometric, minimalist design, from Poggenpohl.
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Do you need more space and/or storage? Is it hard to find the items you need? Does it feel crowded when more than one person invades the cooking area? If so, you’re better off tearing it all out and installing the perfect kitchen for your needs. The kitchen space is truly defined by the appliances and the cabinetry; everything else is mutable. Integrated appliances—discreetly housed in cabinetry—are the ultimate space-saver (see page 70), and go a long way towards maintaining the clean lines of the modern kitchen.
The European influence on cabinets continues to be strong. This movement towards compact geometric design has overtaken the country cottage wave of the recent past and the trend continues towards broad, calming, subtly adorned surfaces. Rustic arts and crafts-themed kitchens can be fun and homey, but their ambiance grows tired more quickly and isn’t a good fit for many urban settings.
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Now is a great time to incorporate ideas for keeping the kitchen compact and expansively utilitarian as cabinet design breaks out of the box with every recent trend, expanding on the lazy Susan and finding useful storage across the kitchen.
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Above. Gloss cabinets are Palmi door-style in Thermofoil (Processo colour), dark cabinets are Soho door-style in Thermofoil (Chillagoe colour), from Kitchen Craft Cabinetry.
If you find yourself torn between a thirst for updated style and the kitchen you love to work in, it’s probably a sign that you don’t need to tear things apart. Consider having your cabinets resurfaced with an updated finish and retain the utility and layout you’ve come to enjoy.
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Right and below. SieMatic PCR, from Redl Kitchens.
Far left (top). The new SieMatic S3 brings years of innovative design and unique colour accents into the kitchen. Whether subtle or vibrant, casual or expressive—each combination is your own. Choose the colour for your doors, handles and handle profiles to create your own kitchen. The S3 also offers the new base and wall cabinet shelves, available as gloss or lacquered accent colours, from SieMatic. Directly left. Concentrating on the luscious finish on this Cordova Mocha glaze kitchen was priority next to maximizing the storage space. The cabinets and drawers are filled with various space saving accessories like a pullout lazy Susan and spice drawers. The efficiency of the storage combined with the beauty of the finish and the stunning countertop make this one of Harbour City Kitchen’s most popular kitchens to date, from Harbour City Kitchen.
European cabinetry encompasses both minimalism and expansive storage through effective installations; cabinets can often house extenders and organizers that make it easier to keep like with like. Other staples of the movement include closing moderators (to reduce slamming and extend life) and dedicated storage for small spaces (think cookie sheets and pizza stones). From a design perspective, modern cabinets tend toward extremes: dark, rich tones in wood and brighter, muted colours in laminate and other finishes. These designs allow the dominant cabinetry to interplay with the countertops and flooring; the darker theme creates a sleek unanimity and the lighter designs bring out the highlights of the other elements. Even if you’re only updating the theme of your kitchen, installing a small island at the same time can make a huge difference. Cooking is a dynamic, energetic activity that needs flexible spaciousness so, where possible, it’s best to move equipment away from the direct preparation and cooking area. Islands can provide a host of storage for everything from bakeware to wine to the microwave; they’re a wonderful way to take pressure off the main cabinets and free up space for movement.
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Planning any renovation project is an exciting and creative time. Researching and comparing options for furniture, lighting, fixtures, colours and finishes is all part of the process. But every renovation presents another, perhaps less obvious, opportunity—the chance to update or add the latest technology. The first step is to understand what’s available then decide which systems or features to include during construction vs. those that can be pre-wired for addition later on. You may find it beneficial to speak with one or more technology integrators to discuss options and help guide you through the process. Ultimately, the best solution will be one that meets your specific needs today but allows easy expansion over time. Waterproof TVs are now available for bathrooms and outdoor environments. 82
Above. Controls for different systems such as lighting and window treatments can be consolidated onto a single designer keypad like this one from Lutron.
When adding or upgrading the infrastructure needed to support the latest in technology, one thing to consider is whether the communications wiring in your home is capable of carrying the higher data speeds required for streaming HD video and similar services. Older homes likely do not have the right kind of wiring; so when you have the opportunity, upgrade to cable that is Category 5 or better. Locations where you plan to mount TVs, speakers or other devices—like an in-wall iPad dock—require clear space inside the wall and proper weight-bearing structural supports. And while it may seem like common sense, you do need to ensure the availability of appropriate electrical power for the systems you plan to install. This often means your electrician will need to bring additional power to locations beyond what they normally plan for. Lighting
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Automated lighting control systems save energy, enhance comfort and convenience and increase safety and security. Today, many lighting control products are designed to easily replace existing switches and dimmers and communicate wirelessly with each other, making them a natural choice for any home renovation project. The sophistication and reliability of these systems has increased dramatically in recent years and once they are installed and programmed they should provide years of trouble-free service.
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arbutus lodge Lakeside Living Rejuvenated
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Tucked away at the end of a sloping, stone-walled driveway is a hidden gem. Arbutus Lodge, a two-level 2,800-square-foot home in a quiet Victoria suburb, captures the authentic beauty and relaxed ambiance of lakeside living. With rich, nature-inspired materials and an impressive palette of high-end finishes it exudes easy sophistication. Its location on the edge of Langford Lake was once home to a vacation cottage constructed in the 1950s, but the beautiful view made it the ideal property for a home, so in the ‘70s the cottage was replaced. Over the next two decades the house went through a series of DYI renovations then, in 2003, current homeowners Charlie and Yvette purchased the property with a vision to expand and update the space.
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Over the next seven years they planned their dream renovation. “I needed space,” Yvette says. “I needed to feel air around me. And the updated kitchen—that was important and the result is incredible.”
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The home sits neatly against a backdrop of towering trees amongst the curvature of rock wall garden beds leading to the entry and a lowered stone patio. Its frontage is clad in rough-cut stone—connecting the home to the grounds—while synthetic stucco on the left facade and cedar shake on the gables add softness to its appearance.
A West Coast theme is apparent from the front entry, with a single panel of the solid wood door featuring a First Nations carving on either side, by local artist Joseph Sylvester—a tribute to the homeowners’ extensive collection of art. Inside, the open concept living space is subtly defined by the palette. Wood cabinets and uneven terracotta flooring were removed from the kitchen and replaced with lacquer cabinets and creamy porcelain floor tiles to bring sleek lines and contemporary beauty to the space. A backsplash of narrow tiles carrying the same tones connects the elements, and an exquisite granite island and perimeter countertop feature a large natural grain with a hint of sparkle and amethyst pieces set in like hidden treasures.
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“Over 33 years MAC Renovations has developed numerous systems that allow us to make the sometimes daunting chore of scheduling trades and managing multiple projects with absentee owners seem easy,” says company owner Ed McDonald. “They’re always impressed with our professionalism and the fact that they have a whole team working in sync to help fulfill their dream renovation.”
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To create flow-through it was crucial to move the front wall and relocate the staircase that separated the kitchen from the adjacent dining area—allowing the full penetration of natural light from the front bay windows to reach the back of the home. Rich, redtoned Brazilian hardwood flooring carries the light flawlessly throughout the dining room and great room, elongating and widening the space. Removing a cumbersome fireplace from the dining area and replacing it with a stunning feature wall creates a sense of containment from the adjacent spaces. It’s warmly lit by a series of pot lights and a deep-set skylight, which highlight a lovely metal tree art piece on the feature wall. In the great room, generous glazing and neutral wall and furnishing colours allow the beauty of nature to shine through and become the aesthetic focus. An indented wall section was smoothed out for added space and a small door was replaced by glass sliders. A corner fireplace surrounded in rough cut stone and a set of raw wood tables retain a natural aesthetic, while a peaked 14foot ceiling brings a chalet-inspired feel to the space—with an incredible circular carving by David Baird placed just below the peaked roofline. The roofline extends out to the exterior patio to create a sheltered seating area adorned with skylights. Expanded nearly 300 square feet, the patio wraps around the home to the master suite, and a glass railing leaves the view unobstructed. The patio extension required the installation of helical piers into the soft ground to hold the weight. “It was a great solution for a big problem and allowed them to salvage the patio below,” says McDonald.
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“There was nothing our contractor couldn’t handle.” — Yvette, homeowner
The dividing wall between the master suite and dining area was shifted to allow room for dual closets; their surfaces reflect ample natural light through a glass patio door. The ensuite uses an existing skylight, with rich Cararra and Emperador marble finishes in the generous glass-enclosed shower and on custom over-height vanities. Rich finishes were part of the team’s overall vision to build the home with longevity and low-maintenance in mind. Composite decking materials, metal roofing and metalwrapped bargeboards and fascia were selected to minimize upkeep. “We also moved the electrical below grade with safety in mind,” says McDonald. “With the tall trees surrounding the property, storms can be an issue.” A hardwood staircase leads to the lower level games room where the removal of an oversized, dated fireplace opened up the space for a stylish L-shaped sofa and complementing hollow coffee table. The ceiling was heightened by removing the low beams and the back wall is flanked by two rows of lower built-in cabinets to provide ample storage. “The project ran fairly smoothly but wasn’t without its challenges,” says Yvette. “Yet there was nothing our contractor couldn’t handle with innovative solutions.” “MAC Renovations uses the latest cloud-based technology to manage the renovations and keep the customer as well as all the sub trades informed of any issues or schedule changes that may arise,” says McDonald. “Our company is truly a one-stop shop that will help clients from design conception to the final finishing touches.”
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HUGE OPPORTUNITY! Luxurious new 5 bed/5 bth residence on 2+acres in sunny country setting . . . LEEDs ‘green’ built with amazing custom features and an airy, open design with soaring high ceilings & spectacular entry, amazing gourmet kitchen w/adjacent wine room, HW & marble flrs, main flr master suite, fantastic family & exercise rooms, optional in-law suite, detached games/entertainment room and so much more! 36’ x 56’ barn is ready to finish for horse or other animals . . . or perfect for a car or boat enthusiast too! Walk to country market & close to several beach accesses . . . Now in FORECLOSURE . . . the cost to finish as per the top quality work thus far is approx $200k and the result will be an incredible estate easily worth $2.5M+ Call for more info! $1,898,000
GORGEOUS 20 ACRE PROPERTY in Sunny Central Saanich location! All flat/usable property, with a top-quality barn w/8 oversized stalls, tack room, wash stall, 4 paddocks w/ shelters, new vinyl fencing, & fantastic new outdoor riding ring with excellent drainage & NIKE all weather footing. A perfect hobby farm, country retreat, top-notch horse breeding or training facility or build you new dream home! Updated 3 bedrm home is solid & very livable . . . Close to great amenities and less than 25 minutes from downtown Victoria! $1,690,000
FANTASTIC FAMILY home in beautiful Tanner Ridge! 3 bedrms + den on the main level PLUS a legal 1 bedrm suite down . . . on a sunny & spacious 13,700 sq.ft. property! Just 2 years old, this custom home boasts lovely HW floors, stone fireplace, deluxe kitchen with central island, inviting master suite w/separate tub, shower, double sinks & heated flrs, air conditioning, sound system w/ built-in speakers, spacious deck & glimpses of the ocean & Mt. Baker! $828,000
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Revealed as you enter through private gates, is one of Victoria’s most exquisite properties. Three acres of private landscaped grounds provide the setting for this Uplands sanctuary. A multi-million dollar restoration has revived the 1914 estate to the epitome of elegance. Lush, manicured gardens with an assortment of flora, colours and fragrances offer a picturesque backdrop for this exceptional property. The 10,649 sq. ft. home harmoniously blends rustic elements with modern technology, taking historical ideas and adapting them to a contemporary way of living. This property is considered the crown jewel of waterfront estates in Victoria’s most exclusive neighbourhood.
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This exclusive 4.94 acre waterfront estate is unlike anything else in Victoria—truly world-class in every way! Offered for sale for the first time, this totally private, gated estate boasts a 8,900 sq. ft. main residence, five-car garage, separate guest cottage, pool with cabana and covered lounge with fireplace, tennis court and over 7,700 sq. ft. of patio space—your own personal country club. Completely renovated over a three-year period, the home boasts top-of-the-line custom finishing and appointments, and all the luxurious extras expected by the most discriminating of buyers. This exclusive estate is truly reminiscent of the finest properties you might encounter in settings such as Maine or Nantucket—where elegance, high-class style and family traditions blend together in a magical seaside setting.
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Situated in the heart of Arbutus, this charming Ocean View residence, built in 1928, offers a unique and welcoming blend of old world architecture with a cottage feel. It sits in a parklike setting of .95 acres, beautifully landscaped and completely private! Upon entering the double doors into a 20 ft. foyer, you look across the 34 ft. Great Room to the ocean beyond. This spectacular room is ideal for entertaining; offering a sense of grandeur with 12 ft. ceilings, mahogany beams, massive fireplace, Mahogany mantle, built-in cabinetry, bevelled glass and rich quarter-cut oak flooring. French doors lead to the east facing stone patio, well sheltered and perfect for morning coffee. A separate coach house offers guest accommodation or a working studio.
Built in 1923, this landmark manor has just emerged from a major renovation that presents the home to 2012 standards, yet retains all the charm and elegance of a stately period. Prepare to be impressed from the moment you enter the grand 17 ft. panelled entry hall with its feature mahogany staircase leading to the upper floors. Original French doors and hardware compliment the home. Every mechanical feature of heating, wiring, plumbing, hot water and asbestos removal has been completed under the direction of professionals. Restored floors gleam throughout the main and 2nd floor and the master suite enjoys a marble spa bath, while the recent landscaping creates an ideal half acre palate close to Government House. Perfection for the larger family or B&B.
Situated on a quiet country byway, this custom 2006 executive residence is situated above Island View Beach, enjoying spectacular views of Mt. Baker, James Island and the Gulf Islands beyond. Adjacent to a bird sanctuary with private path to the beach. This is truly a magical oasis for country living. The architecturally designed home offers almost 3,300 sq. ft. on three levels, with principal living and master on the main. The centrepiece of the home is the dramatic 24 ft. ceiling in the great room, with a full wall of windows to take in the enchanting vista. The gourmet kitchen and spa baths feature Grohe fixtures. The front deck of approximately 500 sq. ft. is the ideal spot for relaxing and entertaining. This could be your retirement heaven.
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MLS# 326134 balconies. As an owner at the Residences you can take advantage of the amazing Sidney Pier Hotel services and amenities, which include Concierge Assistance, room service, fitness facility and the Haven spa. Just steps from your door experience Sidney‘s finest restaurants, pubs, shopping and art galleries. Enjoy the breakwater at your doorstep. Simply perfection!
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Interviews With Exceptional Artists
“I think it’s everyone’s dream to do what you love.” That’s what multimedia artist Faye Clayton told Homes & Living. Fortunately for Clayton and fellow Ucluelet, BC artist, Jeff Edwards, doing what they love is a reality. As local small town artists, these two surf, fish, create art and walk the dogs on a regular basis. Jeff Edwards
As a child, Edwards was captivated by carving, but he spent a number of years in the commercial fishing industry to support his family. Inspired by Port Alberni, BC’s Babe Gunn and local native carvings, he’s now returned to his passion as a master in his own right. Edwards dances between his preferred mediums of stone and wood—each possessing unique characteristics that beautifully support his carving capabilities—and his carvings can take as long as six weeks to craft. Over his career Edwards has created over 250 pieces from his home studio, but carving isn’t his sole means for living, and he still enjoys commercial fishing where he can immerse himself in the natural world that inspires his work. Above. White bear, 2008 marble Jeff Edwards
Jeff Edwards & Faye Clayton A Natural Collaboration
Most of us can relate to the vision of starting our day with a leisurely coffee, followed by a fishing trip or long walk on the beach with the dog.
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Faye Clayton
An avid surfer, Clayton finds authentic canvasses and inspiration in marine debris and the raw environment of scattered beaches and oceanic waves that surround her on Vancouver Island. Her uncle, William Missar—an American artist, musician and poet—also influenced Clayton as a child when he lived with the family and created a number of large art pieces with her. As a mixed media artist, Clayton practices bold acrylic painting, sculpture—using wire and found objects—and texture detailing with pyrography (a.k.a. wood-burning). Her artistic medium also express social responsibility, as she recycles and reforms found objects into things of beauty, in a fresh and upbeat fashion.
Words by Courtney Rosborough Top right. Roundabout, 2008 marble Jeff Edwards Middle right. Aquila, 2012 red cedar carved by Jeff Edwards painted by Faye Clayton Bottom right. Unknown Faye Clayton
“What was mine became hers. she made it whole.” — Jeff Edwards
Natural Collaboration
After being introduced to Clayton’s art through his wife, Edwards approached her to collaborate on an eagle sculpture. He was impressed by the wood-burning techniques and colourful brush strokes that she uses in her own work and believed they would add emphasis to and, ultimately, complete his carving. Clayton was thrilled at the opportunity, so a few months later, Edwards dropped off the large red cedar sculpture for her to add the finishing touches.
Jeff Edwards
“What was mine became hers, it’s as if she made it whole,” he said, and he was more than pleased with the end result of the collaborative effort. “I was scared I would ruin his masterpiece,” Clayton recalled. “It was so amazing and I was nervous to get started on it.” As Clayton added texture, style and detail with the burning in of talons and feathers, the bird came to life. Her worries quickly melted away and she became obsessed with working on the piece—painting it boldly to accentuate the bird’s power.
Aquila is currently on display at the Black Rock Resort in Ucluelet, BC.
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Both heavily influenced by their natural surroundings, it’s no wonder these Ucluelet artists created an art piece as magnificent as Aquila. Each artist worked on the piece independently from the other; where one landed, the other took flight. But in the end the two art forms flowed together into a colourful, West Coast original. Lucky for us, they will be gracing us with another collaborative piece in the near future.
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Haunting Tales
Ghosts of Vancouver Island
Words by John Adams
Left. Kathleen O’Reilly was an accomplished artist and painted this watercolour of Point Ellice House in the late 1800s. Courtesy of Point Ellice House. Middle. Kathleen O’Reilly (1867-1945). Royal BC Museum, BC Archives photograph A-07106. Right. Point Ellice House National Historic Site. Photograph by the author.
The Ghostly Guides of Point Ellice House When Inez first saw the old house, it looked spooky, but she was head-over-heals in love with the man who owned it. Weeds and grass filled the garden of John O’Reilly’s family home; tar paper covered the sagging roof, the verandah had collapsed and tattered curtains hung on grimy windows. Still, Inez moved into Point Ellice House when she and John married in 1965 and together they began restoring it. They soon discovered that ghosts don’t like change. Point Ellice House was built in the early 1860s on John Work’s Hillside Farm and was first owned by one of his daughters and her husband. It was then purchased in 1867 by Peter O’Reilly, a Gold Commissioner and Magistrate for the Colony of British Columbia, who relocated to Victoria when the capital moved from New Westminster. His wife gave birth to four children in the Victorian cottage, the first of which was Kathleen, born on New Year’s Eve soon after they moved in. One of the boys, Jack, married Mary Windham, and their only child, John, was born in 1920. Restoring the house was a labour of love for John and Inez—pouring new foundations, propping up porches, re-roofing, repairing stucco walls, re-wiring, updating bathrooms and taming neglected gardens. One of the biggest challenges was the exterior, which hadn’t been painted since the 1890s. A treasure-trove of
antiques, used by the family for over a century, were cleaned, repaired and used to create period room settings. Countless ghostly occurrences have been reported over the years. However, the most famous one took place soon after the heritage landmark was opened to the public as a museum, in 1967. Inez was alone outside when a family arrived to take a tour so she invited them inside and said she’d be with them momentarily, but she got distracted. Some time later they emerged and expressed their enjoyment of the stories related to them by the guide in the lovely period dress. Guide? Period dress? Inez was amazed—there was no guide. When asked to recount the stories they had been told, the details were things only a family member would know. Then, when showing Inez where the guide had taken them, they walked past a bedroom and one of them exclaimed, “That’s the dress she was wearing, but where is she?” The dress, draped over the antique bed, was one that Kathleen herself had worn many years before—she died in 1945. Point Ellice House is open seasonally for visitors and afternoon tea. pointellicehouse.ca
John Adams is a Victoria-based historian, author and chronicler of ghost stories. Join him during October for one of his famous Ghostly Walks or Ghost Bus-tours. For more info on John’s ghostly tours or to contact him about private tours and talks on a variety of historical topics, visit his website at discoverthepast.com.
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Words by Danda Humphreys
Lotbinière Avenue Remembering BC’s Courteous and Non-controversial Lieutenant-Governor.
We all know where Government House is—it is, after all, a favourite place to take our visitors. But how many times have we noticed the narrow lane that marks the western border of its grounds? A stroll down that lane is full of surprises. In the stone wall, close to Rockland Avenue, an iron gate and gateposts frame a unique view of Government House’s pretty garden. Farther down, a peek over the same wall at the right time of year reveals buttercups, an unrestrained carpet of colour that contrasts nicely with the manicured splendour of the formal gardens. A few yards on, rocky prominences rear up beyond the wall, and trees line the peaceful section that snakes down to Richardson Street. This little lane is named after British Columbia’s seventh Lieutenant-Governor, Sir Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière. Born in France and a long-time resident of Quebec, Sir Henri-Gustave was the first French Canadian appointed to the position. He was also the first to occupy the newly refurbished Government House on Rockland Avenue, well over a century ago.
Left. Sir Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière with his granddaughter Ottlie Mills. Royal BC Museum, BC Archives D-09324.
Several occupants and two fires later, little was left of Cary Castle. Resident at the time of the second and most devastating fire was Lieutenant-Governor Dr. Thomas McInnes. In the early morning of May 18, 1899, McInnes and his family lost their personal effects, pets and their home. The blaze was blamed on a defective chimney flue.
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The original dwelling on that site had been erected some 40 years earlier by George Hunter Cary, who was then Attorney General for British Columbia and Vancouver Island. Cary bought land and built himself a small castle. Then his fortunes changed. Poor investments fostered financial ruin, and in 1865 he returned to England. For some time his behaviour here had been irrational—he once startled onlookers by galloping across the James Bay Bridge at breakneck speed and was involved in several fights with political opponents—so the citizens of Victoria were not too surprised to learn that his demise, in 1866, was due to “softening of the brain.”
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The McInnes family moved into a residence on Moss Street (now home to the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria) while the damage to their home was being repaired. But long before the new Government House arose, like a phoenix, from the ashes of the old, McInnes was gone. He was dismissed from office in June 1900 by Prime Minister Sir Wilfrid Laurier after one political skirmish too many. By the time new Lieutenant-Governor Sir Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière stepped off the Islander at the end of that same month, his official residence was still in ruins, and the McInnes family was still living in the big house on Moss Street. A huge welcoming procession headed by Premier James Dunsmuir escorted the new Lieutenant-Governor into town. Sir Henri-Gustave and his family stayed at the Driard Hotel for a while, then moved to Moss Street after the McInneses left. The rebuilding of their new home, designed and constructed under the watchful eye of noted local architects Samuel Maclure and Francis Rattenbury, took longer than anyone anticipated. Finally, in August 1903, its new occupants were able to move in. One month later they hosted delegates to the Chamber of Commerce of the British Empire; who, according to the Colonist, enjoyed breakfast at the Driard Hotel, a carriage ride through town and champagne at The Hon. Col. Edward G. Prior’s Pemberton Road home, before visiting the Lieutenant-Governor’s palatial new residence.
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Above. Government House, the official residence of the Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia. Royal BC Museum, BC Archives A-02784.
A peek over the stone wall at the right time of year reveals an unrestrained carpet of colour.
Local author Danda Humphreys conducts tours through our historic downtown areas. Her latest book, Government Street: Victoria’s Heritage Mile, is available in local bookstores. | dandahumphreys.com
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Above. Sir Henri-Gustave Joly de Lotbinière. Royal BC Museum, BC Archives B-07950.
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Lady Joly was in her element, able at last to entertain on a grand scale and to host the ladies’ gatherings of which she was so fond. Sadly, she did not live long to enjoy this new and most thrilling time of her life. After becoming progressively unwell, she died in August 1904 at the age of 67.
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It was a terrible shock for Sir Henri-Gustave. They had been married for 48 years. Lady Joly had borne him 11 children, six of whom had survived to mourn her. Sir Henri-Gustave took her body back to Quebec, where she was buried, then returned to Victoria intending to complete his term, but found himself unable to reconcile his great loss. He resigned his position the following year, returned to Quebec, and died there a few years later. MLS# 357789
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He was sorely missed in Victoria. Warned by Sir Wilfrid Laurier not to follow his predecessor’s footsteps, Sir HenriGustave had built quite a different presence here. He was courteous, non-controversial, and a gentleman to the core. Interested in conservation and forestry, he planted several specimen trees in the Government House grounds, not far from the meandering roadway between Rockland and Richardson that now bears his name.
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A Season of Celebration With the POV Pacific Opera Victoria (POV) kicks off its 2013/14 season with their 100th production—Falstaff. How better to mark Verdi’s bicentennial than with the old man’s glorious parting shot? Plus it’s a perfect tie-in with the community celebration of the Bard, Shakespeare Onstage-Offstage, happening this fall in Victoria. With exhibits and special events to engage the young at heart, this unique and innovative cultural and community collaboration includes several events with POV. Join Robert Holliston and soloists from the Pacific Opera Victoria Chorus for an evening of Shakespeare-inspired song at, Sweet Harmony: A Recital of Shakespeare in Song. Those who’ve always wondered how an opera comes together can attend Behind the Scenes with Pacific Opera Victoria: Verdi’s Falstaff and explore the Bard from the perspective of a leading POV performer. They’ll even be transforming a willing subject into the portly, larger-than-life rascal, Falstaff, himself. Then, enjoy a presentation and performance of music from Verdi’s Falstaff at Inside Opera. Remember to head over for the tour of the Falstaff and Music exhibit in Special Collections at the McPherson Library, University of Victoria, after the event. Pacific Opera Victoria pov.bc.ca
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island floor centre ltd.
477 Boleskine Rd Victoria | 250.475.2401
3375 Tennyson Ave Victoria | 250.475.3323
island floor centre ltd.
Home Island Floor Centre
3375 Tennyson Ave Victoria | 250.475.3323
3375 Tennyson Ave Saanich | 250.475.3323
2680 Blanshard St Victoria | 250.385.6746
jordans warehouse outlet – jordans.ca 882 Langford Pkwy Victoria | 250.478.2989
P.11 P.11
jordans floor coverings – jordans.ca 2680 Blanshard St Victoria | 250.385.6746
jordans warehouse outlet – jordans.ca 882 Langford Pkwy Victoria | 250.478.2989
Keystone Rug Company
martinez flooring – martinezfloors.com
3198 Douglas St Victoria | 250.382.8514
Victoria and Area | 250.590.6683
Pacific Coast Floors Carpet One
matrix marble – matrixmarble.com
2374 Millstream Rd Victoria | 250.800.2721
2890 Allenby Rd Duncan | 250.746.7257
rugs by alexandria
stone age
2353 Douglas St Victoria | 250.381.5590
345 John St Victoria | 250.386.5954
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P.08 IFC
477 Boleskine Rd Victoria | 250.475.2401
hourigans
jordans floor coverings – jordans.ca
P.55
hourigans
Carpets & Rugs
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Furniture 2622 Bridge St Victoria | 250.361.3015
P.79
Island Home Automation Solutions 17B-555 Ardersier Rd Victoria | 250.475.6051
Chintz & company
Simply Automated
1720 Store St Victoria | 250.381.2404
16-755 Vanalman Ave Saanich | 250.479.7877
design source warehouse – designsourcewarehouse.com 553 Hillside Ave Victoria | 250.391.0033
P.45
Dodd’s Furniture & Mattress
Wired Up INSTALLS 748 Parkridge St Victoria | 250.885.5555
715 Finlayson St Victoria | 250.388.6663
home builders & renovators
Gabriel Ross
abstract developments – abstractdevelopments.com
2500 Rock Bay Ave Victoria | 250.384.2554
1969 Oak Bay Ave Victoria | 250.883.5579
Hartmann & Company
Alair homes – alairhomes.com
241 Selby St Nanaimo | 250.754.2288
Victoria - 250.382.5400 | Nanaimo - 250.754.5500
Insideout Home Store
Appleford Building Company
1627 Store St Victoria | 250.388.0661
2740 Forbes St Victoria | 250.370.0115
jordans interiors
Aryze Developments
2680 Blanshard St Victoria | 250.385.6746
1580 Despard Ave Victoria | 250.893.4321
La-Z-Boy Furniture Galleries
Christopher Developments
35-3200 North Island Hwy Nanaimo | 250.756.4114
109 Mills Cove Victoria | 250.882.1895
La-z-boy furniture galleries
citta group – cittagroup.com
3501 Saanich Rd Victoria | 250.382.5269
101-1763 Sean Heights Rd Victoria | 250.544.1837
LUxe Home Interiors – yourstyleyourway.ca 2655 Douglas St Victoria | 250.386.7632
P.15
David Coulson Design Ltd. 5372 Miller Rd Duncan | 250.746.5372
P.06
gtmann CONTRACTING – gtmann.com LIDA Homes
616 Yates St Victoria | 250.383.6659
Victoria | 250.514.7702
parc modern interiors
mac renovations – macreno.com
589 Bay St Victoria | 250.590.1110
825 Viewfield Rd Victoria | 250.384.6091
roche bobois
Pheasant hill homes – buildbetterhomes.ca
716 West Hastings St Vancouver | 604.633.5005
4434 Wellington Rd Nanaimo | 250.618.6880
1802 Government St Victoria | 250.386.3841
scan designs – scandesigns.com Victoria - 250.475.2233 | Nanaimo - 250.753.6361
P.13 P.01
P.65
5521 Lochside Dr Victoria | 250.857.5349
Onlyhuman Modern Furniture
sagers – sagers.ca
P.09
1986 Mills Rd Victoria | 250.656.8006
1807 Store St Victoria | 250.590.3955
Victoria - 250.474.3433 | Nanaimo - 250.753.8900
P.73
coastal construction
monarch furnishings Muse & Merchant – museandmerchant.com
P.17
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Radcliffe Developments – radcliffe.ca
P.07
251 Mills St Parksville | 250.954.1777
Rayn Properties 4973 La Quinta Pl Victoria | 250.661.0465
Studio Y Design
Richardson homes – richardsonhomesltd.com
520 Herald St Victoria | 250.590.5200
Box 358 Lantzville | 250.755.6684
Westcoast Solid Wood Furnishings
terry johal DEVELOPMENTS – terryjohaldevelopments.com
5140 Metral Dr Nanaimo | 250.756.7707
4569 Gordon Point Dr Victoria | 250.418.1660
Urban Barn
ts williams construction ltd. – tswilliams.ca
101-3450 Uptown Blvd Victoria | 250.360.9067
Nanoose Bay | 250.821.4767
woodcraft Furniture
zebra group
574 Culduthel Rd Victoria | 250.598.1113
1161 Newport Ave Victoria | 250.360.2144
P.81 P.27 P.63
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hot tubs
kitchen & Bath countertops
capital iron
City Tile – citytile.ca
1900 Store St Victoria | 250.385.9703
4337 Boban Dr Victoria | 250-729-9766
twilight hot tubs & billiards
colonial countertops – colonialcountertops.com
1942 Blanshard St Victoria | 250.384.2545
646 Alpha St Victoria | 250.383.1926
P.08 P.69
eurotek kitchen & bath 727 Summit Ave Victoria | 250.381.7588
hardware & fixtures
floform – floform.com
Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware Ltd.
731 Summit Ave Victoria | 250.472.1200
2-1010B Yates St | 250.382.1252
matrix marble – matrixmarble.com
splashes bath & kitchen
2890 Allenby Rd Duncan | 250.746.7257
712 Bay St Victoria | 250.386.8311
345 John St Victoria | 250.386.5954
3400 Douglas St Victoria | 250.380.1570
1990 Oak Bay Ave Victoria | 250.598.2966
P.61
stone age marble & granite
the ensuite Victoria speciality hardware
P.53
Paterson Countertops Ltd.
P.77
562 Hillside Ave Victoria | 250.382.4228
Studio Kitchens & Design Ltd. 2100 Northfield Rd Nanaimo | 250.758.2566
interior designers JBD Design
landscaping & Supplies
4884 Fillinger Cres Nanaimo | 250.756.4646
ATLAS POTS
jenny martin design
1087 Churchill Cres North Vancouver | 604.960.0556
3031 Jutland Rd Victoria | 250.383.8206
Hoek Van Holland Landscaping Ltd
jC SCOTT DESIGN – jcscott.com
1015 Wollaston St Victoria | 250.381.1567
17-1/2 Fan Tan Alley Victoria | 250.385.9545
K2 Stone
nygaard interior design
876 Langford Pkwy Victoria | 250.727.7625
1364 Slater St Victoria | 250.592.4320
rusnak Gallant ltd.
zebra group
4351 Blenkinsop Rd Victoria | 250.721.5646
1161 Newport Ave Victoria | 250.360.2144
westpoint pavers 568 Langholme Dr Victoria | 250.588.2575
kitchen & Bath Cabinets Classic Kitchens
lighting showrooms
164 W Island Hwy Parksville | 250.951.0509
harbour city kitchens – harbourcitykitchens.com 2189 Keating Cross Rd Saanichton | 250.652.5200
P.31
3400 Douglas St Victoria | 250.475.2561
130-2932 Ed Nixon Terr Victoria | 250.590.4230
800 Cloverdale Ave Victoria | 250.475.1159
Mid Island Cabinets – midislandcabinets.com 975 Price Rd Parksville | 250.954.1789
P.53 P.57
pine lighting 790 Spruce Ave Victoria | 250.475.0105
movers
Studio Kitchens & Design Ltd.
AMJ Campbell
2100 Northfield Rd Nanaimo | 250.758.2566
137-2924 Jacklin Rd Victoria | 250.474.2225
thomas & Birch cabinetry – thomasandbirch.com 2a-1609 Blanshard St Victoria | 250.381.5123
P.83
bekins moving & storage 6598 Bryn Rd Saanichton | 250.544.2245
Vancouver Island Kitchen
Moveco Moves
211 Nicol St Nanaimo | 250.591.6425
775 Lampson St Victoria | 250.388.4947
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2885 Quesnel St Victoria | 250.384.9359
Mclaren lighting
Hobson Woodworks – hobsonwoodworks.com kitchen craft – kitchencraftvictoria.com
illuminations – illuminationsbc.com
P.23
paint stores
tile & stone
cloverdale paint
City Tile – citytile.ca
1616 Cedar Hill Cross Rd Victoria | 250.472.6868
4337 Boban Dr Victoria | 250-729-9766
colormart paint
Decora
1581 Hillside Ave Victoria | 250.595.4243
3205 Quadra St Victoria | 250.475.2033
GENERAL PAINT
hourigans
3026 Jutland Rd Victoria | 250.385.4455
477 Boleskine Rd Victoria | 250.475.2401
K2 Stone
patio furniture & Accessories
876 Langford Pkwy Victoria | 250.727.7625
Tenor Tile Store
capital iron
416 Garbally Road Victoria | 250.385.8855
1900 Store St Victoria | 250.385.9703
Home & Patio Gallery 475 Gorge Rd E Victoria | 250.385.9112
window coverings
the wicker tree
ganges floor coverings ltd.
4705 Trans Canada Hwy Duncan | 250.748.1100
122 Lower Ganges Rd Salt Spring | 250.537.9112
hunter douglas
REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS 755 Humboldt St Victoria | 250.388.5882
lisa williams – lisawilliams.ca 752 Douglas St Victoria | 250.514.1966
Find a Dealer Near You | 1.800.265.8000
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island window coverings 3381 Tennyson Ave Victoria | 250.475.2600
pacific blinds & drapes 738 Caledonia Ave Victoria | 250.383.8515
ruffell & brown interiors
Nancy Vieira 150-805 Cloverdale Ave Victoria | 250.384.8124
1-2745 Bridge St Victoria | 250.381.1230
sylvia therrien
saffron window fashion 107-2220 Sooke Rd Victoria | 250.744.2523
1286 Fairfield Rd Victoria | 250.385.2033
roofing
windows
Aerial Roofing – aerial-roofing.ca
complete windows 7-1176 Franklin’s Gull Rd Victoria | 250.248.5959
606 Sutiacum Rd Sooke | 250.474.1519
mac renovations – macreno.com 825 Viewfield Rd Victoria | 250.384.6091
van isle windows
P.05
vinyltek windows
Victoria Roofing
3825 Viewfield Rd Victoria | 250.384.6091
2838 Blackwood St Victoria | 250.382.2331
windows & door screens
siding canexel – canexel.ca Find a Dealer Near You | 1.888.820.0325
Pro-Tech Exterior Products 875 Viewfield Rd Victoria | 250.382.5885
sundecks deck-cetera
404 Hillside Ave Victoria | 250.383.71280
Bravo Home, Screens & Blinds
P.37
755 Vanalman Ave Victoria | 250.386.1626
phantom screens – phantomscreen.ca
P.04
1957 Cougar Cres Comox | 1.888.742.6866
showcase your business
971 Cloverdale Ave Victoria | 250.216.7425
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Vancouver Island Vinyl Sundecks
1.855.694.5624
4042 Metchosin Rd Victoria | 250.727.6206
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leslee farrell – lesleefarrell.com
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