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Editor’s Page RSVP Our readers have their say Style Files News, ideas and trends More or Less On-trend accents for your living room Finds New from the world of design Focus Lucite furniture and accessories Home Library Kick-start the new year with these design reads Garden News The latest “it” plant and floral trends for 2020 View Lynda Reeves’ column will return next month Interview Q&A with Lenny Kravitz Personal Style Janet Willson’s minimalist laneway house in east Vancouver Kitchen of the Month A classic yet modern cook’s kitchen by Montreal designer Ashley Shaanan The Paint Report 10 fresh hues to try Shopping List Our suppliers Source Guide Where to find it Ask A Designer™ Jennifer Koper’s advice for creating timeless style in an entry Trendwatch Mother Earth
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58 Trends 2020 Our roundup of the top trends in design and decorating. 68 Trend Report At Home in the Future Goodee’s Byron and Dexter Peart on sustainable homewares. 70 House & Home of the Month The Art of Living: Collected Works Pamela Meredith’s Toronto home, packed with vibrant contemporary art. 78 Decorating The Art of Living: Illustrated Edition Colette van den Thillart takes inspiration from the art of tattooing at her New York rental. 85 Food Trends A Taste of 2020 The 10 food trends you’re going to want to try this year!
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Sustainability, mindfulness, a return to nature. These are the words that kept coming up as we put together this issue, not only when we debated what to include in our annual Trends package, but from others we interviewed like designer Kara Mann (see story on page 22), who’s currently working on Virgil Abloh’s home in Chicago. When asked what the key influence on design would be in 2020, she said, “Sustainability. The climate crisis is changing consumer habits and, as a designer, I’m always looking for eco-friendly alternatives.” In reviewing what’s to come in the year ahead, we noticed that Kartell, a company long known for its array of vividly coloured plastic accessories and chairs, is turning to materials like ash as part of its “Kartell loves the planet” project, aimed at enhancing sustainable practices. Elsewhere, Ikea is making kitchen cabinets from recycled plastic bottles and Louis Poulsen is creating a pendant that produces zero waste (page 58). Throwback florals reminiscent of the small-scale Laura Ashley prints that adorned 1980s fabrics and wallpapers (I have fond memories of my own bedroom decked out in three matching blue floral
prints) signal our return to the garden. Even something as simple as our sudden love affair with the colour green can be looped back to our desire to connect with the outdoors — to turning off and slowing down. So, with all of this change in the air, the question is, “What does a home look like in 2020 and beyond?” The answer is, surprisingly, very much the same as today. Technological advancements and the participation of both talented artisans and big-name designers like the ones mentioned above mean you won’t have to forgo appearance or comfort. What it will take is a personal responsibility to make informed decisions and to make an investment to buy better. It’s something we’re committed to reporting on in these pages. Trends tend to come and go, but we hope many of the topics covered in this year’s Trends issue are part of a changing attitude toward how we think about our homes now and into the future.
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BYRON and DEXTER PEART Designers, “At Home in the Future” (page 68) The Montreal brothers recently launched Goodee, a platform championing ethical and sustainable homewares. Paint colour prediction for 2020? A warm, sunny yellow like Farrow & Ball’s Babouche. Trend predictions for 2020? A rise in the desire for handcrafted items that have character and personality — ultimately, bringing greater humanity to the home.
MELANIE ACEVEDO Photographer, “The Art of Living: Illustrated Edition” (page 78) The New York photographer has shot everything from Miles Redd’s sun-drenched digs to Kelly Wearstler’s evocative interiors. Paint colour prediction for 2020? I love a dark green that’s almost black. How do you translate trends into your home? I don’t do trends; I do comfort. The most important thing about a home is that people are comfortable being in it.
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ASHLEY SHAANAN Designer, “À La Carte” (page 46) A jewelry designer turned interior decorator, Ashley launched her namesake design firm in 2013. Trend predictions for 2020? Spaces and furniture inspired by minimalism and Scandinavian design. Cane is also making a comeback. How do you translate trends into your home? I’m not overly trendy, but I just updated my bathroom faucets to matte black and I’m in love!
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Many of our most successful and wellknown designers in Canada and the U.S. learned their trade by apprenticing and are essentially self-taught. Today’s BID programs teach important skills, but residential decorating is still often best learned on the job. yet still accessible — less beige on beige on beige! I’m dog-earing inspiration for my own home again, so I look forward to the arrival of H&H even more each month! — SANDRA HARRIS, Vancouver Great magazine — I’ve loved it for decades. I would like to ask that you add floor plans (even a cute sketch) to your home features. While the descriptive writing helps, seeing a visual of the overall space would be divine. I would love to see how the whole space works together. — KIM PALIOS, Grimsby, Ont. As the mother of two daughters who have graduated from the Ryerson School of Interior Design, I question whether the designers you showcase are actual designers or decorators, or just people who consider themselves designers. In the article “Oh, What Fun!” (November), you note that the homeowner switched careers and is now a “designer.” I hate to be picky, but I’m hopeful that if you state that a person is a designer, they have graduated from an accredited Bachelor of Interior Design program. I live in Nova Scotia, and we were the first province in Canada to pass legislation which bars decorators from claiming they are interior designers. Could you please ensure that the professions are identified correctly? — KAREN NICHOLLS, Halifax Lynda’s response: You are correct; the distinction between “decorator” and “interior designer” is an important one. It’s also good to know that, until recently, the number of schools offering degrees in interior design were very few.
How I love House & Home magazine! I’ve been a subscriber for years. I actually used many ideas from the magazine when we remodelled our condo in Vancouver. One of our sons designed our kitchen after pointing me to a page in one of the issues. He told me we needed to style our kitchen the same way. Indeed, we did! I would like some more help: it’s hard to choose overhead lighting. Sometimes, the fixture just doesn’t look right because of the shape or size, and it’s hard to truck lighting fixtures back and forth when deciding. Can you help readers learn some tips from lighting experts? I would love to see that in an issue. Nothing too fancy needed... though lighting fixtures, as we know, can be works of art! Maybe just some pointers and examples for all types of rooms. — ELLEN BECKER, Vancouver We’ve got lots of fabulous tips from lighting pros! Check out Janice Lindsay’s “10 Essential Rules for Great Lighting” at houseandhome.com/brightideas. Look for more articles on lighting in future issues of House & Home.
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LOÏC BARD WHO: Loïc Bard, designer and woodworker WHERE: Montreal CONNECT: loicbard.com, @loicbard THE SCOOP: Loïc’s sensual Bone collection, comprising hand-sculpted stools, benches, chairs and tables, was inspired by emotions, memories and the human body. Minimalist yet provocative, each piece has a soft, smooth finish. “You really discover the object by touch, a bit like the way you explore a human form,” says Loïc. EBONY AND IVORY: The collection comes in two colours. Using an ancient Japanese technique that torches the surface of the maple — Loïc’s wood of choice — he creates a dark hue that looks more natural than a stain. Alternately, he treats the wood to generate a pink undertone. “Like very pale skin,” he says. BEYOND BONE: Loïc recently partnered with Montreal artist Monique Ste-Marie to create Sand, a collection of brushes made from soft horsehair (for sweeping) or stiff tampico fibre (for scrubbing). They’ve also created decorative versions to hang like art, some as long as seven feet. And at Paris Design Week 2019, Loïc and French designer Nicolas Granger launched the Silo chair, the first piece in an upcoming collection of furniture and objets for home.
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TOP RIGHT: Broom, $700. FROM LEFT: Bone chair 01, $2,400; Bone bench 13, $4,400; Bone stool 11, $1,800. All through Loïc Bard.
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Gus* x Luum Porter end table in Orange Pop Module, $695. At Stylegarage.
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Gus* x Luum Halifax chair in Pink Pop Hematite, $1,975. At Stylegarage.
The resurgence of all things Memphis — the 1980s design movement that celebrated loud colours and wacky patterns, and counted Karl Lagerfeld and David Bowie among its biggest collectors — continues to inspire modern takes on its iconic style. The latest comes courtesy of Gus* Modern in partnership with Luum Textiles. This sleek Halifax lounge chair and polka-dot-shaped Porter end table come in three zesty colourways: tropical turquoise and pink, vibrant violet and yellow, or electric orange and blue. Grouped or alone, they’re the perfect antidote to grey winter days. SEE SHOPPING LIST
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A bedroom is extra cosy wrapped in chocolate brown grasscloth by Holly Hunt.
Palma pendant in White by Antoni Arola for Vibia, approx. $5,800. At Robinson.
KARA MANN The designer shares her preferences and predictions for 2020. ATMOSPHERE YOU LIKE TO CREATE IN A HOUSE: Comfortable and lived in, yet elegant. DESIGN MOTTO: Make choices that are authentic to your personal style and not determined by trends. KEY INFLUENCE ON DESIGN IN 2020: Sustainability. The climate crisis is changing consumer habits and, as a designer, I’m always looking for eco-friendly alternatives. INTO: Ruffles, polka dots, trims and ornamentation in general. It’s a nod to the past but feels fresh and layered. OVER: Black plumbing, wide-plank floors, exposed Edison bulbs and cold, ultramodern interiors. HOT SPOT: The Rosewood hotel in Hong Kong. RIGHT: Kara sourced quality, sustainable materials for Kept, her new line of home essentials. Maya jute basket, approx. $263; wool dryer balls, approx. $42/6. Through Kept.
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Hemisphere pendant planter by Ryan Taylor for Object Interface, $535. Through Casson Hardware.
Redstone (2009-10), Benjamin Moore.
“I’M LOVING THE HIT OF A NEON COLOUR WITH QUIET MATERIALS SUCH AS CHALKY WHITE MARBLE AND SOFT NEUTRAL FABRICS”
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FROM LEFT: Wrong Geometry 03 and 04 prints by Wrong Studio, 20" x 27½", $79 each; Wrong Geometry 05 print by Wrong Studio, 27½" x 40", $129. At Average and through Paper Collective.
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JOSEPH MIMRAN, THE MAN, THE MYTH AND THE CANADIAN DESIGN ICON BEHIND CLUB MONACO AND JOE FRESH, HAS LAUNCHED YET ANOTHER STYLISH VENTURE. WITH GRY MATTR, HE SEEKS TO REFINE OUR SURROUNDINGS WITH A CURATED ASSORTMENT OF HOME, TECH AND OFFICE ACCESSORIES. “THE THINGS WE HAVE IN OUR DAILY LIVES MATTER,” HE SAYS.
THE AGE-OLD DILEMMA:
How to decorate the blank wall behind a dining table.
A FRESH FIX: Instead of putting up a single large (and probably pricey) statement piece or a busy salon wall, try a trio of coordinating artworks — two smaller, one larger — in a cool, offset composition. It’s a simple yet striking solution that has a contemporary gallery vibe. Hang the two smaller works together, positioned slightly off-centre and several inches higher than your table. Leaving a generous gap, hang the larger piece even higher, so the bottom of the frame is at the centre line of the smaller pieces.
Terrazzo speaker-organizer, $45; desk organizer, $35; pencil holder, $13; artistic readers, $35. At Staples.
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1. This table lamp is a study in contrasts with a rugged terracotta base and soft linen shade. Anza lamp by Currey & Company, $799. At LeClair Decor. 2. For a modern take, frame this silhouette print by Toronto artist Alanna Cavanagh. Unframed Amphora print, $250. Through Alanna Cavanagh. 3. Take a formal table setting to the next level with a luxe porcelain charger. Contessa Onice 12" charger in Black by Richard Ginori, $178. Through Hopson Grace. SEE SHOPPING LIST
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Small Atollo table lamp in Opal Glass by Vico Magistretti for Oluce. Opaline Murano glass; powder-coated metal; plastic-coated metal. 14" h. x 10" diam. At Design Within Reach.
Carl-Johan lamp in White by Olsson & Jensen. Lacquered metal. 17⅓" h. x 19⅔" diam. Through Nordic Nest.
Nymåne table lamp in White by Ola Wihlborg. Powder-coated steel. 21" h. x 15" diam. At Ikea.
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Barro tray in Black by Sebastian Herkner. Clay. 3½ h." x 10" diam. Through Avenue Road.
Quack bowl in Grey by 101 Copenhagen. Ceramic. 4⅓" h. x 6¼" diam. Through Salt by The Caza Project.
Cast Iron Footed bowl in Black by Hawkins New York x Alyson Fox. Cast iron. 5" h. x 3" diam. Through Hawkins New York.
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Art Decorative sofa in Pale Nude Pink by ModShop. Velvet; bleached walnut. 31" h. x 105" w. x 40" d. Through Wayfair Canada.
Curvo Velvet sofa in Nova, Pink by Goop. Cotton-polyblend velvet; stainless steel. 30½" h. x 95" w. x 38" d. At CB2.
Laurence Velvet 3-seater sofa in Rose. Polyester; zinc; gold plating. 29½" h. x 97" w. x 45½" d. At Structube.
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Queen of Spain wallpaper in Black & White by Schumacher. Nonwoven paper. 49" w. Through Bilbrough & Co.
Dashes wallpaper in Midnight Black by Rebecca Atwood. Clay coated paper. 27" w. Through Rebecca Atwood Designs.
Runes Charcoal Brushstrokes wallpaper by A-Street Prints. Nonwoven paper. 20½" w. x 33" l. (roll). Through Brewster Home Fashions.
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3. COCKTAIL HOUR Subtle, textured detailing on these Ripple Highball glasses conjures a vintage cool aesthetic, making a soirée even more stylish. In Grey. Glass. 4⅞" h. x 2⅞" diam. (large); 3⅓" h. x 3⅓" diam. (small). From $9 each. At EQ3. 4. LIGHT WORK A perfect marriage of traditional and contemporary design, the Beaumont Medium Tail sconce adds a handsome, sculptural element to any room. In Aged Iron by Aerin Lauder. Iron; linen. 19" h. x 7½" w. x 5¼" d. $680. Through Union Lighting and Furnishings. 5. FASHION PLATE The Dayo Ceramic platter by Ferm Living may be ideal for serving an entrée, but it also doubles as showstopping art. Painted by hand, this serveware is a unique expression of the female shape. Unglazed stoneware. Wall mount included. 14¾" diam. Approx. $138. Through Ferm Living. 6. UNDER COVER The Paris Baby Alpaca throw delivers warmth and style in an ochre hue, one of the season’s hottest colours. Crafted in Peru and made from baby alpaca fibre, this blanket is softer than cashmere and warmer than merino wool, making it a mid-winter staple. In Mustard. 70" l. x 50" w. $270. 7. CURVE APPEAL Rich chenille upholstery combines with an arching iron frame to create the Bahati chair, a sophisticated seat that looks elegant in a dining room. In Bordeaux by Arteriors. 31" h. x 21½" w. x 19" d. $1,820. At Prima Lighting. SEE SHOPPING LIST
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1. Mondri vase in Neon by Frank Kerdil. Acrylic. 9½" h. x 7½" w. x 3¼" d. $137. Through MoMA Design Store. 2. Lisa tray in Clear by Arteriors. Acrylic. 4" h. x 17" diam. $550. At Prima Lighting. 3. Bel Occhio pendant in White by Pablo Designs. Acrylic; steel. 15½" h. x 16" diam. $695. Through EQ3. 4. Towel bar, towel ring and toilet paper holder in Chrome and Acrylic by Imperial Hardware. Chrome; acrylic. 1" h. x 28½" w. x 3½" d. (towel bar); 1" h. x 7" w. x 3½" d. (towel ring); 1" h. x 5¾" w. x 3½" d. (toilet paper holder). $190/set of 3. At Union Lighting and Furnishings. 5. Sky Acrylic tissue box by Decor Walther. Acrylic. 2⅞" h. x 9⅜" w. x 5½" d. $110. At Hopson Grace. 6. Ariel Round dining table in Satin Nickel Finish by Belle Meade Signature. Acrylic; stainless steel; satin nickel; tempered glass. 30" h. x 60" diam. $3,799. At Avenue Design. 7. Näshult frame in Clear by Ida Pettersson Preutz. Polystyrene; acrylic; silicone rubber. 6¾" h. x 4¾" w. $3. At Ikea. 30 H&H JANUARY 2020
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Inspiring books to jump-start the new year.
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HENBURY: AN EXTRAORDINARY HOUSE British business tycoon Sebastian de Ferranti created a domed dream home that floats above Cheshire parkland. Even though Henbury Hall was built in the mid-1980s, it astutely mimics the architecture of a grander time: the 16th-century work of Andrea Palladio who, in turn, was inspired by ancient Rome. This book is a tribute to de Ferranti’s vision (he died in 2015), and it’s also an homage to the English country lifestyle. Here, author Jeremy Musson unveils more insights into Henbury. Pimpernel Press, 2019, $101. Why was it important for Sebastian to recreate 16th-century architecture at Henbury? The inspiration grew out of Sebastian’s delight in his own Venetian ancestry and the famous Palladio-designed villas of the Veneto. These threads all came together in this carefully crafted jewel box of a house. Can you explain his “gilt complex”? The pleasure he derived from overseeing the design and fitting out the interiors with decorator David Mlinaric never really left him. While he changed very little of the architecture or the design, he couldn’t resist upgrading architraves, furniture and plasterwork with extra gilding. He tweaked the elegant refinement of the house of his dreams right up until the week before he died.
LEFT: The study through the central great hall and into the morning room has an enfilade effect.
RIGHT: In the central hall or “piano nobile,” designer David Mlinaric chose a neutral wall colour to enhance the architecture.
FRANÇOIS HALARD: A VISUAL DIARY By François Halard The famed French photographer captures the legendary homes of Yves Saint Laurent and Eileen Gray, the Paris pied-à-terres of Lenny Kravitz and Marc Jacobs, as well as fashion designer Dries Van Noten’s magical Belgian home and gardens. Rizzoli, 2019, $130. 32 H&H JANUARY 2020
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SIMPLY SPACED: CLEAR THE CLUTTER AND STYLE YOUR LIFE By Monica Leed If organizing your home tops your resolution list in 2020, this guide to removing clutter is sure to help. Dividing projects into rooms complete with checklists, tear-out worksheets and style tips, you’ll be ready for a “year of clear” in no time. Rock Point, 2019, $31. To take a peek inside Monica’s new book, visit houseandhome.com and click on the current issue
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Snow Days It might be hard to rally enthusiasm for a winter garden, but the season is no reason to hibernate. In the soon-to-be-released Chasing Eden, authors Jack Staub and Renny Reynolds write about their famous garden at Hortulus Farm, in Pennsylvania. Here are Jack’s tips for creating winter interest outdoors. Timber Press, 2020, $50. 1. Create visual organization with walls, steps, pathways, terraces, sculpture, outdoor furniture, hard edging on borders, garden structures and water features. 2. Add colour with green hedging, parterres, and box and yew topiaries. 3. Grow grasses with tassels that play in the breeze. Look for fountain grass, little bluestem, maiden grass and other Miscanthus, blue oat grass, switchgrass, Ravenna and pampas grasses, and ‘Purple Majesty’ millet. 4. Plant “yuletide brutes” such as firs, spruces, hollies and winterberries. Rhododendrons and mountain laurels bring the promise of blossoms to come.
Blooming Happy A bouquet can help banish winter blues. According to Harvard research, flowers increase feelings of kindness and compassion, and make people happier at work. Another study from the University of Florida discovered that people with flowers in their homes — even for a few days — reported a significant decrease in stress levels. 34 H&H JANUARY 2020
Floral Trends Not only is Remco van Vliet the in-house florist for the Metropolitan Museum of Art, but he also handles florals for New York’s poshest fêtes and the Dutch royal family. We asked him about this year’s trends and he predicted that florals will get moody in 2020. “You’ll see a lot of dark colours: eggplants, green, sage, silver, grey, and all the odd flowers are on trend,” says Remco. “It’s not about having primary flowers such as dahlias, roses and peonies; it’s a lot of filler flowers.” There’s also a move toward more relaxed arrangements with lots of cascading.
Remco van Vliet of Van Vliet & Trap at the Royal Ontario Museum
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If succulent fatigue has set in, leave the desert behind and head for fresh water. Aquatic marimo moss balls, available in aquarium supply stores or online, have zen-like appeal. “Moss balls like cool water, so it’s best to keep them in a low-light setting,” says Jen Stearns, author of The Inspired Houseplant. “You can use a liquid aquatic fertilizer and add it to the water periodically, but if the walls of the glass are turning green, that normally means the water is getting too warm.” Sasquatch Books, 2019, $25.
INTERVIEW “I live in hotels for a living,” says Lenny. A luxe vintage table makes this 2,025square-foot suite feel like home. Chandelier by Jehs + Laub for Nemo; Sabre rug, Patcraft; Spalding chairs, Elte.
The rock star reveals his vision of relaxed glamour for everything from furniture to hotel suites. Text by WENDY JACOB
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HEN YOU SEE LENNY KRAVITZ in your mind’s eye, is he wearing a leather jacket, mirrored aviators and vintage jeans? That’s the power of iconic style. What about an interior designed by him? If it’s the suites designed for Bisha Hotel Toronto — club impresario Charles Khabouth’s latest venture — you’ll find a curvaceous velvet sofa the colour of cognac, gleaming brass accents and gold-flecked marble. Lenny wields his signature coolness in many of his own homes, too, ranging from his Parisian townhouse (where you’ll find the musician’s infamous Lucite piano) to a Brazilian ranch where he grows organic produce to the spot where he wrote his latest album, a humble Airstream in the Bahamas. Lenny’s residences first caught the attention of designer Philippe Starck, which led to high-end collaborations with brands such as Kartell and Swarovski, but he’s also partnered with CB2 on affordable pieces that capture a sexy ’70s vibe that the rock star inhabits as easily as his vintage Yves Saint Laurent flares. Since 2003, Lenny’s New York City firm Kravitz Design has created interiors that include Nolita condos and South Beach hotels. We sat down with the celeb in the two-storey Bisha Suite he designed that, to borrow from his song Let Love Rule, “transcends all space and time.”
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Q&A HOUSE & HOME: What drew you to this project? LENNY KRAVITZ: I thought Charles Khabouth, the owner of Bisha, was a very interesting person. We both have a passion for a lot of the same artists and furniture, which started a conversation that led to talking about this hotel in Toronto. Toronto is a city that I’ve spent a lot of time in: my guitar player lived up here for many years, and my goddaughters live here. I think it’s a cool city — very diverse — and a wonderful melting pot of very nice people, so it sounded like a great project. We’ve done suites in a Miami hotel, but never a whole floor like this. It’s nice to get off the elevator and have your own vibe. SEE SHOPPING LIST
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H&H: Did you have carte blanche? LK: We could do what we wanted, but collaborating and making everybody happy was a good thing in this kind of project. It was about blending in with what’s going on in the rest of the hotel but having our own feel. The folks we worked with had a vision as well; we incorporated all of that and made it our own. H&H: Is there a signature moment in a Lenny Kravitz room? LK: There are different versions of that, depending on where the project is and what it is. But I think there’s a sense of glamour and being comfortable. But not meaning glitzy — there’s always some kind of sophistication. 38 H&H JANUARY 2020
H&H: You spend so much time on the road. What makes a great hotel room? LK: The aesthetic vibe, the comfort, how it functions. A suite like this is so great for me because there’s a kitchen, so I can deal with my own food. I don’t cook, but I eat a lot of raw food because it’s easy and very good for you. And I have a place to entertain; this suite feels like an apartment. That’s what I love when I’m on the road: to have a place where I feel at home for that day or two, where I can spread out and have people over. I want to be comfortable and not be in a drab, beige room. H&H: What’s your design process? LK: It starts with being in the empty space, and watching and listening to what it tells you. But then you can do
ABOVE: Lenny collaborated with Philippe Starck to give Kartell’s Mademoiselle chair a sexy spin. “Philippe saw my place in Paris and the furniture I made, and encouraged me,” says Lenny. SEE SHOPPING LIST
Photography courtesy of Bisha Hotel Toronto (interiors)/Kartell (chairs)
ABOVE: The wall of the Alexander Suite is an homage to rockers with its black and white concert shots of iconic singers. A lush layering of throw pillows gives the persimmon sectional a club-like aura.
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Golden spider marble and twin vanities frame the stand-alone tub in the Bisha Suite bathroom, which is concealed behind mirrored sliding doors. Fiji tub, Otto fixtures, Aquabrass; Utopia sconces by Kelly Wearstler, Circa Lighting.
Music Man While staying on the small island of Eleuthera, Bahamas (above) where he owns a home, Lenny wrote his 11th album, Raise Vibration, as well as the song Fly Away.
BELOW: The facetted brass-toned base of Lenny’s Nova side table for CB2 features an element of surprise. “From one side, it’s a tailored table,” he says, “then you spin it around and it unveils itself to you.”
The bed’s custom headboard is integrated with the side tables. Samoa wallpaper, Arte; Atollo lamp by Vico Magistretti for Oluce.
Grooming Go-to “As you can see, I don’t groom! Organic coconut oil for the body and Tom Ford Tobacco Vanille eau de parfum. And, of course, toothpaste.”
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Search Party “My favourite shopping in Paris is the Clignancourt flea market. I go every weekend when I’m there. I get recognized, but they’re used to me. There are great dealers — I go mostly for mid-century pieces.” Fan Club “I collect a lot. My favourite furniture designer is Paul Evans.” (See sideboard, left.) 40 H&H JANUARY 2020
H&H: But design isn’t just a business for you. LK: I’ve always loved it; since I was a kid, I’ve loved putting rooms and homes together. I haven’t become a house flipper; if I was smart, I probably would be. H&H: Does music inform your design work? LK: I think they just work well together — I mean, great music in a great space is wonderful; they go together. That’s how it started when I was a kid — how my room felt, how the lighting felt, how the music sounded — to create that ambience.
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H&H: What’s the last thing you bought for your home? LK: I just redid my place in Paris and bought some beautiful African sculptures. Some are hundreds of years old. H&H: Is there something you can’t live without? LK: There’s nothing that I have to have. I can get by with a pair of jeans, a shirt and a toothbrush. I’m really easy like that. H&H: But you’re a collector! LK: And I love that, but when it comes down to it, I can live very simply. Living in my Airstream in the Bahamas is probably my favourite place; the simpler, the better. But what I can’t live without is music. To not have music is torture.
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Small footprint, big ideas: a minimalist, multipurpose laneway house puts clever design thinking into action. Architecture by MA+HG ARCHITECTS Text by IRIS BENAROIA | Photography by JANIS NICOLAY
“The whole design of the space is about flexibility,” says homeowner Janet Willson. The high table can be pushed against the wall to make space, or serve as a spot to dine or put food out for a party. Construction, Smallworks; chairs, coffee tables, Gregg suspension lights, Vancouver Special; kitchen countertop, Compac; rug by Zoë Pawlak, Burritt Bros.; wall colour (throughout), Simply White (OC-117), Benjamin Moore. 42 H&H JANUARY 2020
RIGHT: A sparse, Japanese aesthetic reigns on the home’s alleyway side, where raised beds with fragrant red climbing roses and heavenly bamboo (Nandina domestica) reflect the quiet atmosphere indoors. Large black planter, Atlas Pots; exterior accent colour, Sunshine (2021-30), Benjamin Moore.
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Pinterest boards bulging with images of dreamy interiors, or a wish list in a notebook: these are typical ways to convey your desires to an architect. Homeowner Janet Willson, however, took a much more unorthodox approach. On their second meeting to discuss her 616-square-foot laneway house in east Vancouver, Janet asked her architect, Marianne Amodio, to lie down on a table similar to the one a massage therapist would use. She then gently guided Marianne through a Feldenkrais session (a series of exercises designed to improve movement) by repositioning her arms and legs. “This therapy shifts habits in the body and mind,” says Janet. A decades-long devotee, she wanted Marianne to experience how she would use the space to practise personal Feldenkrais and meditate, but also employ it as an extra entertaining hub away from the main house where she lives with her husband, Christopher Zuberec.
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Something obviously clicked. “As soon as we were done, the correlation became very clear in my mind — the bones of the building equalling the bones of the body,” says Marianne. This is also how the laneway house — simple yet striking with a sloped roof and a soothing white interior — came to have exposed Douglas fir rafters, the “bones” of the house. “It’s explicit when you walk into the space that you’re looking at the spine of the building,” says Marianne. All the whiteness has an effect, too. “There’s this feeling of being in a cloud — you exhale immediately,” she adds. While Smallworks, a firm that specializes in micro dwellings, took on the build, Marianne made the decisions for the materials used: the mix of MDF, metal and concrete is both economical and stylish. “Putting more time and money into the structure, so that it’s an expressive architectural form, is more important than spending a lot on a singular fixture,” she says.
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PERSONAL STYLE With laneway houses in Vancouver, retaining control and encouraging creativity come through resisting the urge to build more than one floor — regulations really kick in when you add storeys. “The city starts to impose setbacks and dictate how much volume you can have on the second storey,” says Marianne. “They basically design the building for you.” Hence, this laneway house is more like a cool studio in the garden. A study in storage smarts, it has no bedrooms, but a Murphy bed with inset shelves makes the house a fabulous guest suite for the couple’s two older daughters, who live in Montreal. The bathroom and laundry areas are tucked behind doors on the south and east walls, where
compartments are also concealed to stash everything from duvets to detergent. Upper cabinets in the kitchen, meanwhile, swoop up to a canted ceiling. Expansive sliding doors open up the entire west wall to the serene garden, and another window beautifully frames a knotty apple tree. Mindful, relaxing and uncluttered, the studio ticks all of Janet’s boxes. Such shipshape execution — and a ceiling that peaks at 15 feet — also makes the space feel quite airy. And Janet is delighted by how easy it is to host a party — even a small one. “We’ll often go out there with a drink on a Friday night, turn up the music and open the doors,” she says. “The sun comes in from the west, and it’s totally magical.”
The bathroom’s seamless vanity and penny-round tiles are characteristic of the architect’s unfussy style. Tile, Olympia Tile & Stone; Glo-Ball light (on mirror), YLighting.
ABOVE: A space-saving Murphy bed can be lifted up and concealed during the day — not even the shelves are in view. “Having the floor space as open as possible allows for multiplicity of use,” says Marianne. Radiant heat keeps the concrete floors warm year-round. Muuto lamp, accent pillows, felt bag (at foot of bed), Vancouver Special. LEFT: Upholstered in an inky blue fabric from Marimekko, a built-in bench on the south side frames a mature apple tree. Glass (on stool), Out & About.
LANEWAY HOUSES 101 WHY BUILD A LANEWAY HOUSE? Apart from their Lilliputian charm, a laneway house can be an effective solution to today’s urban housing crisis. It’s no wonder that these self-contained structures, approved in a number of Canadian cities, are being built on the back of preexisting lots, open to the alleyway. Compact secondary abodes can increase a property’s resale value, and they can function as a work studio, extra living space for older parents or become a rental property where permitted. 44 H&H JANUARY 2020
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WHERE DO YOU FIND THEM? Vancouver has issued more than 3,000 permits since rolling out the laneway program in 2009. “Because the program’s done so well in Vancouver, it’s now a statewide initiative in California — you can’t have a single-family home without wanting to put in a ‘casita,’ as they call them,” says Jake Fry, founder of Vancouver’s Smallworks, the company that built Janet and Christopher’s home. Laneway houses are also legal in Calgary, Ottawa and in some zones in Toronto.
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A personal chef finally gets the kitchen of her dreams.
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THE DESIGNER: Ashley Shaanan, Ashley Shaanan Interior Design, Montreal A supersized island and two sinks make an ideal work zone for Jennifer, a food blogger, recipe developer and personal chef. Saulieu range, Lacanche; Thonet stools, Design Within Reach; pendants, Old Faithful Shop; runner, eCarpetGallery; candleholders, Coeur d’Artichaut.
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Glass-fronted cabinets allow Jennifer to show off her beautiful collections and find what she needs easily. Glass vase, linen napkins, Coeur d’Artichaut; cabinet colour, Oxford Stone (264), Farrow & Ball; island colour, Rookwood Shutter Green (SW 2809), Sherwin-Williams; wall colour, Pure & Original Coffee Cream, Ramacieri Soligo.
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HOUSE & HOME: What was your vision for this kitchen? ASHLEY SHAANAN: The homeowner, Jennifer, wanted a European-style, superfunctional cook’s kitchen — something really special but also really timeless. Everything in the room was dark and a bit heavy, so we made it very light with white floors and white walls, then added black accents. But we also wanted to maintain the beautiful mouldings and character that came with the home. H&H: The kitchen has great professional flair. How did you achieve the look? AS: Jennifer does personal cooking for clients, and she’s also a food blogger who develops recipes. She’s been planning her dream kitchen forever. When they bought this house she said, “I know what appliances I want; I’ve been saving for them.” H&H: The island is painted a gorgeous historical dark green. Was it challenging to combine European trad style and modern minimalism? AS: I’m very big on mixing; I’m pretty good at determining how to marry the two looks and making sure they work well together. Jennifer and I figured out how to include all the different elements she wanted. H&H: What was the biggest challenge? AS: I would say the crookedness of the house! That made the cabinets complicated. The house is so crooked there was a fourto five-inch difference from one end to the other. Because of this, we decided not to take the cabinets to the ceiling but rather make them look more like a piece of furniture. H&H JANUARY 2020 47
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THE DETAILS 1. Ashley designed the textured vent hood to look seamless with the kitchen walls. Vent hood fabrication, DuChanvre. 2. Jennifer’s pots, particularly the copper ones, pop against the painted brick. Brick colour, Pure & Original Coffee Cream, Ramacieri Soligo. 3. A floating shelf keeps frequently in-demand items off the countertop, creating more workspace. Marble countertop and shelf, Les Entreprises LND. 4. A gorgeous gooseneck faucet adds to the kitchen’s modern farmhouse feel. Faucet by Barber Wilsons, Quality Bath. 48 H&H JANUARY 2020
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Out with the old, in with the new. Introducing fresh and inviting hues to energize your home in 2020!
SPICED RUST
Reminiscent of the American West, rust is rooted in earthy terracotta hues and rich shades of red and brown. This saturated colour can warm up even the coldest interiors; use in smaller doses on upholstery or trim to instantly elevate a space.
EARTHY: Rusty Nail (CC-390), Benjamin Moore.
Rust shades like this look lovely paired with soft blue
VIBRANT: Matador (6062-83), Sico.
COOL: Touch of Sand (SW 9085), SherwinWilliams.
Photography by Guillaume Grasset (dining room)/Annie Hyrefeldt (living room)/ Room design by Claude Cartier DĂŠcoration (dining room)/Alvhem (living room)
BEIGE MIST
Forget everything you know about builder beige, the goes-with-anything wall colour of 1990s suburban design. This revamped, modern take on ecru feels fresh and new, nudging out the light greys that have been in fashion for years. Mixed with natural materials, pale woods and textural accents, this toasty hue is warm, cosy and on-trend.
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THE PAINT REPORT RICH: Kingdom Gold (SW 6698), Sherwin-Williams.
Smouldering, sun-kissed and full of cheer, this mustardy yellow is having a moment. Conjuring a California cool injected with retro appeal, turmeric evokes the last days of summer and early autumn. In today’s interiors, this versatile shade is golden.
Try a chocolatey wall colour in a dining room for a dash of elegance
MILK: Dusty Plains (PRI6X12), Premier by Canadian Tire.
DARK: Dark Clove (SW 9183), Sherwin-Williams.
Chocolate shades bring drama and an intensity to rooms in a way that’s similar to black but without the all-ornothing high contrast. When done well, the sophisticated colour adds a distinguished look to traditional and contemporary interiors. 52 H&H JANUARY 2020
Photography by Michael Sinclair (kitchen)/Fredrik J Karlsson for Alvhem (dining room)/ Room design by Retrouvius (kitchen)/Alvhem (dining room)
TURMERIC
MUTED: India Yellow (66), Farrow & Ball.
CHOCOLATE
Turmeric hues look stunning in a lightfilled kitchen
MODERN: Beacon Blue (P510-7), Behr.
TRADITIONAL: Mystic Cobalt (6008-73), Sico.
Photography by Megan Taylor (desk)/Emily Cosnotti, The Sweet Beast (bathroom)/Room design by 2LG Studio (desk)/ Emily Cosnotti, The Sweet Beast (bathroom)/Rise Collection cabinetry by 2LG Studio for John Lewis of Hungerford (desk)
Pair this spirited blue with subtle hits of greige
GALLERY BLUE
First embraced by Henri Matisse in the 1950s, catapulted into notoriety by Yves Klein in the ’60s and in fashion again in the ’80s, bright cobalt has never really lost its popularity. Today, the saturated blue takes on new life when used as a bold accent.
Perfectly pale, cantaloupe can be treated like a neutral. Try it in a bathroom!
SOFT: Melon Ice (106), Benjamin Moore.
SWEET: Autumn Wind (1034), Cloverdale Paint.
CANTALOUPE
Searching for a warmer, grown-up version of millennial pink? Look no further than this deliciously sweet shade. Melony hues with soft, orange undertones are catching up to popular pastel pinks and radiate a fresh perspective with universal appeal. SEE SHOPPING LIST
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THE PAINT REPORT
SIMPLE: Mint Whisper (5008-7A), Valspar Paint.
Neo-mint plays nicely with historical architecture
Reaffirming the power of fashion’s buzzy pastel palette, neo-mint intensifies sage and rain-washed green shades. Not quite a neon but just as punchy and vibrant, this hue is a great way to add tension to a traditional room. Paint your walls this bold shade for a bright outlook that will keep you smiling.
STATEMENT: Shimmering Glade (C35-5-0707), Beauti-Tone.
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Looks amazing paired with brown and red accents! SUBTLE: Dusty Lilac (N110-1), Behr.
No longer associated with pink, muted lavender has enjoyed an elegant renaissance. The mauvy shade acts like a flattering neutral while having an edge that keeps the look modern. Envelop rooms in this hue to bring eclectic energy to contemporary spaces. 54 H&H JANUARY 2020
DEEP: Brassica (271), Farrow & Ball.
Photography courtesy of deVOL Kitchens (kitchen)/by Roger Davies, Otto (bedroom)/ Room design by deVOL Kitchens (kitchen)/Pamela Shamshiri, Studio Shamshiri (bedroom)
NEO-MINT
CREAMY: Milk Glass (WB013-0), Beauti-Tone. CHALKY: Eggshell (PR16Y22), Premier by Canadian Tire.
Layering a bedroom in off-white hues gives it a tranquil vibe
OFF-WHITE
In contrast to the stark, bright whites seen in studios and kitchens, off-white offers more softness and versatility. Barely-there yellow undertones warm up spaces to create an envelope that’s easy on the eyes.
Photography by Mark Bolton (dining room)/Andrea Papini (living room)/Room design by Gunter & Co. Interiors (dining room)/Kristin Lagerqvist (living room)
CRISP: Cape Cod (2296-1), Rona.
AIRY: Marlboro Blue (HC-153), Benjamin Moore.
Mix mid-tone blues with brass and wooden accents for a winning palette
PRETTY BLUE Everyone’s favourite shade just got a fresh, optimistic makeover. Because it’s not too candy-coloured, this serene, inviting blue can be treated like a neutral. Use it as a backdrop for a gallery wall to make art really pop.
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JANUARY
TRENDS 2020 If we...
Pay attention to how we consume Think about sustainability in everything we do Whenever possible, buy recycled goods Bring our own containers to the store Look for FSC-certified wood furniture Support our local retailers and restaurants
...then we can decorate to the nines! It’s our new guilty pleasure.
TRENDS 2020 OE Quasi light in Dark Aluminum by Olafur Eliasson for Louis Poulsen, $17,928. At Klaus.
Artist Olafur Eliasson was recently made a UN Goodwill Ambassador for climate action.
These grey-green kitchen cabinet fronts are fabricated with a material made from recycled plastic bottles. Bodarp cabinet fronts, from $119/linear foot. At Ikea.
“I WANTED TO CREATE A PRODUCT THAT DOESN’T PRODUCE ANY Y WASTE AND THAT IS SOMETHING PEOPLE WILL KEEP FOREVER” — Olafur Eliasson Rejected scraps of wool were used to create this felt rug. Nuances Curve rug in Burgundy by Patricia Urquiola for Gan Rugs, from $6,072. Through Quasi Modo Modern Furniture.
This tub is made from an eco-friendly thermo-insulating composite material. Mood tub by Pierre Bélanger and Wetstyle Design Lab for Wetstyle, from $6,800. At Ginger’s.
No.1
The Sleep Shirt uses leftover fabric from previous collections for its new Upcycle line. Picnic Check tea towels in Red, $26/set of 2.
Designed to look handmade, this piece is fabricated entirely with recycled materials. Ztista barstool in Black by Victoria Yakusha, $830. Through Faina.
SUSTAINABLE DESIGN It used to be enough for brands to describe themselves as “green.” But in today’s hyperawareness of environmental issues, that just won’t cut it. Transparency is the new watchword, so expect brands to tell you if the wood they’re using is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified, how much waste has been recycled into their rugs and how they’re offsetting their carbon footprint. Big-name designers are getting in on the act, and new techiques and materials mean that style doesn’t have to be sacrificed for sustainability.
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No.2 Arts & CRAFTS
REVIVAL Santa Monica Proper hotel, designed by Kelly Wearstler.
Chrissy pendant in Clear Etched Glass and Gold by Arteriors, $930. At Prima Lighting.
“Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful, or believe to be beautiful,” said William Morris in 1880. In 2020, we’re returning to this notion with carefully chosen pieces that speak to a decorative design moment. William Morris prints play nicely with today’s curvy silhouettes, and designers like Kelly Wearstler are channelling the look in their latest projects. Check out Kelly’s muchInstagrammed Santa Monica Proper hotel for a modern take on classic Arts & Crafts style.
Avalon wallpaper in Petrol by House of Hackney, $395/roll. Through NewWall.
Photography by The Ingalls (bedroom)/Aaron Leitz (desk)
Poppy armoire by Selamat Designs, $11,592. At Turquoise Palace.
Strawberry Print Linen pillow cover, $48. At Zara Home. SEE SHOPPING LIST
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TRENDS 2020 Totem 3 pendant in Alabaster with Brass Hang Rod by Ryden Rizzo, approx. $13,801. Through Allied Maker.
Wooden Totem sculpture in Maple Wood and Oil Finish by Nadia Yaron, $530. Through Michele Varian.
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The New Mix
This year’s take on transitional style is classic and sophisticated. Opposites attract when you pair a trad envelope with sexy, low-slung shapes in sumptuous textures. Designed by Athena Calderone of lifestyle blog EyeSwoon, this Brooklyn living room exudes a Continental feel, proving you don’t have to throw out your grandma’s antiques to get a fresh European look.
Athena Calderone mixes new and vintage pieces in her Brooklyn townhouse.
Mod Tall vase by Ray Booth for Arteriors, $639. Through Cocoon Furnishings.
Photography courtesy of Colin King (living room)/Room design by Athena Calderone (living room)/Styling by Colin King (living room)
No.3 STACKED SILHOUETTES From vases to light fixtures, stacked is where it’s at. Though some of these pieces are functional, their sculptural shapes mean they can double as art. Made of natural elements such as alabaster, stone and wood, some are rustic and some, refined — but they all have a quiet zen quality that’s tranquil and appealing. 60 H&H JANUARY 2020
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Bonita Tasselled throw pillow in Green, $60. At Wills & Prior.
Bub table lamp in Olive Tinted Blown Glass by Blu Dot,$649. At Urban Mode.
The reception area of Georgian House Hotel in London, U.K.
Pawn side table in Green by Marie Michielssen for Serax, $264. Through Finnish Design Shop.
Handmade Ceramic tile in Kelp, $28/sq.ft. Through Fireclay Tile.
Photography by Jake Eastham, courtesy of Georgian House Hotel (interior)/Room design by Laura Fulmine (interior)
Bell fringe in Leaf by Schumacher, price upon request. Through Bilbrough & Co.
No.5 051 Capitol Complex office chair — Hommage a’Pierre Jeanneret, price upon request. At Cassina.
Jungle wallpaper in Green by These Walls, $85/yd. At Memo Showroom.
GOING GREEN Our current colour cravings are inspired by nature. We’re forest bathing inside with fresh grassy hues, verdant natural textures and botanical prints that soothe our frazzled souls. But this is no matchy-matchy monochromania: the more shades of green, the better.
No.6 The ‘IT’ CHAIRS S
Standard chair in Deep Black with Natural Oak by Jean Prouvé, from $1,270. At Design Within Reach.
Two iconic chairs are back in focus for 2020. First up is the Capitol Complex chair (left). This perch was designed in 1951 by Le Corbusier’s cousin and collaborator, Pierre Jeanneret for India’s utopian Chandigarh project. A sure sign of its growing popularity: we’re already seeing copycats on Etsy and France & Søn. Equally striking, the Standard chair (right) was created by French design darling Jean Prouvé in 1934. Tubular steel front legs and sturdier, aircraftinspired rear legs combine to bring a sleek industrial flavour to rooms. H&H JANUARY 2020 61
TRENDS 2020 Punch Paisley wallpaper in Cobalt by Neisha Crosland for Christopher Farr, approx. $278/yd. Through Kravet Canada (to the trade). Darby wallpaper in Leaf by Schumacher, price upon request. Through Bilbrough & Co.
Le Paravent Chinois wallpaper in Chantilly Cream by John Derian for Pierre Frey. $368/yd. At Primavera. Sandra wallpaper in Misty Blue, $41/m2. Through Sandberg Wallpaper.
Alva wallpaper in Forest Green by Sarah Bergqvist, $104/m2. Through Sandberg Wallpaper.
No.7 The new take on floral fabrics and wallpapers is surprisingly old-fashioned — we haven’t seen delicate, small-scale prints like these since the Laura Ashley–1980s. With a decidedly vintage vibe, these prints are often paired with an eclectic mix of modern and antique pieces for an effect that’s fresh and pretty, and never over the hill. Mimosa Vine fabric in Yellow by Carolina Irving Textiles, $208/yd. At Memo Showroom.
Jaipur Outline fabric in Clover/Lavender/ Coral by Alex Conroy Textiles, $288/yd. At Y&Co.
Millicent fabric in Leaf by Schumacher, price upon request. Through Bilbrough & Co. 62 H&H JANUARY 2020
Swedish Tree fabric in Old Pink by Colefax & Fowler, $276/yd. At Primavera.
Vineheart fabric in Acanthis by Lewis & Wood, approx. $229/yd. At Kravet Canada (to the trade).
Maelee fabric in Celadon by Sanderson, $108/yd. At Theo Decor.
Photography courtesy of Sandberg Wallpaper (interior)
THROWBACK FLORALS
Photography by Eric Piasecki/Room design by Steven Gambrel
Peacock-blue lacquered walls pop in this room designed by Steven Gambrel.
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MAXIMALISM
For years, the cult of pared-back Scandi style saw no sign of waning, with fans of this look almost evangelical in their devotion. Well, it’s time for minimalism to take a back seat — the decorated look is back. It’s about going all out with layers of fabric, tassels and trim, and embracing colour and mixing prints. Hang that drapery, roll out those rugs and pile up your sofas with pillows galore: more is more again! H&H JANUARY 2020 63
TRENDS 2020
No.9
PLUSH EVERYTHING
Inspired by the art of hygge and cocooning, this trend is a refined and more contemporary take on the far-out decorating of the 1970s. From corduroy blazers to velvet sofas, we’re craving luxurious textures, plush accessories and the simple pleasure of a soft pile between our toes. Bay Area design firm Chroma brought all those elements to this mid-century house in San Francisco, after the homeowners asked for a reimagined version of 1970s style.
Booble lamp in Reactive Blue and Chutney by Porta Romana, $2,850. At South Hill Home.
New York Suite love seat in Velvet Lario by Sergio Bicego for Saba, $8,648. At Palazzetti. 64 H&H JANUARY 2020
Floral rug in Sand by Nina Flagstad Kvorning, $600. At EQ3.
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Photography by Stephen Kent Johnson, Otto (interior)/Room design by Chroma (interior)sign by tktktktktk (interior)
Chroma designed this mid-century den as a sophisticated crash pad.
No.110 PALE WOOD
The next phase of our love affair with all things natural has pale wood showing up on everything from kitchen islands to light fixtures. Case in point: Danish brand Mater turns sustainably sourced oak into sculptural chairs and dining tables. Meanwhile, Philippe Starck has reimagined Kartell’s iconic plastic designs with his Woody collection, and Vancouver’s Union Wood Co. just launched their first-ever handcrafted wood collection for commercial spaces.
“ THE WOODY COLLECTION IS BASED ON THE BASIC HUMAN NEED TO BE SURROUNDED WITH SIGNS REMINDING US OF NATURE” — Philippe Starck The Sebastian Cox Kitchen by deVOL Kitchens.
Photography courtesy of Ingredients Ldn (kitchen)/Mater A/S (dining room)
Bellissima Suspension lamp in Wood Finish by Ferruccio Laviani, $699. At Kartell Montréal.
Q/Wood armchair in Basic Veneer and Dark Wood, Black Frame. $969. At Kartell Montréal.
Radius side table in Whitewashed Ash, $2,195. Through Union Wood Co.
Dining chairs in Natural Matte Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen, approx. $2,182 each; Accent dining table in Matte Lacquered Oak by Space Copenhagen, approx. $1,076; Terho pendants by Maija Puoskari, approx. $525 (small), $877 (medium), $1,210 (large). All through Mater. H&H JANUARY 2020 65
Forever
FLAWLESS
BLACK WINDOW FRAMES
DECORATING TRENDS COME AND GO, BUT CREATING A TIMELESS INTERIOR IS THE REAL TRICK. HERE ARE THE BIG DESIGN MOVES YOU’LL NEVER REGRET.
Crisp, clean-lined black window frames look sharp against white walls but are just as stunning in moody-hued rooms.
SURFACE-MOUNTED LIGHTS For years, recessed lights were the go-to for overhead kitchen lighting. Today, designers are adding surface-mounted lights that add a design element to the ceiling.
Chateau 90 range in Pistachio Green & Brushed Stainless Steel Trim with Chrome Accents by La Cornue, $50,799. At Tasco Appliances.
HERITAGE RANGES A handsome range brings old world character to any kitchen. Though a major investment, a range like this will last forever. CLOCKWISE, FROM TOP LEFT: Ceiling spot light in Neutral Wood, $535. Through Asaf Weinbroom; Carso ceiling lamp in Concrete by Colin Dinley, approx. $159. Through Toscot; Falco FM10605 light in Black/White by Kuzco Lighting, $212. At Prima Lighting; Terra 1.5 ceiling light, $480. Through Marz Designs. 66 H&H JANUARY 2020
HERT366GASNET range in Black by Bertazzoni, $10,399. At Distinctive Appliances.
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Photography by Paul Raeside, Otto (living room)/James Geer (kitchen with grey island)/Katie Charlotte (bedroom)/Amy Bartlam (kitchen with white vent hood)/Malcolm Brown (bathroom)/Room design by Garrow Kedigian (living room)/ Thomas Archer (kitchen with grey island)/Cortney Bishop Design (bedroom)/Veneer Designs (kitchen with white vent hood)/Katie Martinez Design (bathroom)/Architecture by Lisa Botticelli, Botticelli & Pohl (bathroom)
TRENDS 2020
HIDDEN VENT HOODS Vent hoods that “disappear” are perfect for open-plan, character-filled kitchens that feel like an extension of the living room.
PAINTED CEILINGS The ceiling is an often-overlooked place to make a design statement. Whether you choose a subtle shade or go for drama, a painted ceiling instantly elevates a room.
Zellige tile in Weathered White, approx. $25/sq.ft. Through Clé.
SQUARE TILES Square tiles with minor imperfections have the same clean-lined appeal as the rectangular subway tile, but the dimensions and finish feel new.
Denali White Oak flooring in Brown, from $10/sq.ft. At Northen Wide Plank Flooring. Hampton White Oak flooring in Grey, from $11/sq.ft. At Northern Wide Plank Flooring.
HARDWAX OILED FLOORS You’ll never tire of this innovative floor finish. Hardwax oiled flooring has a classic look but won’t show every little nick and ding, so it wears beautifully. Vendôme French Oak flooring in Sable, $16/sq.ft. At Ciot. H&H JANUARY 2020 67
TREND REPORT
IN THE FUTURE WHY WE BUY THE THINGS THAT FILL OUR ROOMS WILL BE DIFFERENT THIS DECADE. LUCKILY, NEW CANADIAN BRAND GOODEE IS ALREADY THINKING AHEAD. By KIMBERLEY BROWN
TOP LEFT: This perch by ecoBirdy is made with recycled plastic from used children’s toys. Charlie chair in Vanilla, $266. TOP RIGHT: Shortly before launching Goodee, Byron and Dexter Peart put the brand’s principles into practice to redesign Matachica Resort & Spa in Belize. “It’s about this beautiful mix of purpose and design,” says Dexter. “It was our proof of concept.”
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WHAT WILL LUXURY LOOK LIKE IN THE FUTURE?
Up to now, luxury has had the connotation of excess and exclusivity, of indulgence without necessity. But in an era where climate change and leaders like Greta Thunberg are challenging us to reconsider our values, the definition of luxury is changing. Luxury is about feeling good; more and more, that brings up words like inclusivity, sustainability, community and responsibility. Considering this shift, the hotly anticipated September issue of Vogue asked the question, “Wear do we go from here?” After 20 years in the fashion industry, Canadian twin brothers Byron and Dexter Peart realized the answer lay beyond items that hang in our closets. In 2017, they exited Want Les Essentiels, the popular brand of leather goods they co-founded 10 years earlier, in part because they began to see the industry’s practices as, well, old-fashioned. “There was a palpable SEE SHOPPING LIST
Photography by Adrien Williams (Matachica Resort & Spa)/courtesy of Goodee (chair)
AT HOME
“WE HAD THE SIMPLE BELIEF THAT THERE’S A VARIETY OF PEOPLE LOOKING TO BUY LESS BUT BETTER”
Photography by Richmond Lam (Byron and Dexter’s portrait)/Celia Spenard (pop-up shop)
— Dexter Peart frustration,” says Dexter, citing fashion’s relentless cycle, and the turnover and waste it creates. (The same issue of Vogue reported that nearly three-fifths of all clothing ends up in a landfill or incinerated.) “Byron and I have always wanted to be at the front of a new conversation,” he adds. That desire inspired them to launch Goodee, the duo’s e-commerce platform offering designs for home. After one and a half years of development, it debuted last May with a timely mandate: to curate and create products that are not only beautiful but have a positive social or environmental impact. Items range from lighting, tableware and furniture to personal care, accessories and art. “We had the simple belief that there’s a variety of people looking to buy less but better, and to make better choices,” says Dexter. “Goodee exists to be the creative and commercial hub bringing those ideas together.” The Goodee aesthetic breaks away from the uniformly earthy look that’s dominated sustainable design in the past. Byron says Goodee’s style is much like its customers: hypercolourful, personal, diverse and textured. Brightly speckled kids furniture by ecoBirdy is made with recycled plastic from used
children’s toys. A streamlined stool by Danish company Skagerak adds mid-century style with a paper-cord seat that’s handwoven by visually impaired artisans. Byron and Dexter themselves designed colourful pillows made entirely in Kenya with Burkinabé and Malian textiles, produced in collaboration with the Ethical Fashion Initiative, a United Nations fair trade affiliate. For better transparency, each item on the Goodee website is clearly labelled with the initiatives it supports, including the promotion of natural materials, poverty reduction, community engagement and more. “Approaching design and sustainability at equal measure felt much CONTINUED ON PAGE 100 more modern,” says Dexter.
CLOCKWISE, FROM LEFT: Goodee founders Byron (left) and Dexter Peart. “Our customer is someone who’s thoughtful about the things they own,” says Dexter; The first Goodee pop-up store opened at the Phi Centre in Montreal last summer; Perfume by ecological beauty brand Haeckels captures the scents of the English coastline. GPS Parfum Exploration set, $79; Danish brand Skagerak’s steel stool has a paper-cord seat woven by visually impaired artisans. Vent stool, $894; A basket created with the weaving techniques of the Baba Tree’s Ghanaian artisans. Tiny Pakurigo basket, $114; Pillows made exclusively for Goodee in collaboration with the United Nations’ Ethical Fashion Initiative. More original Goodee designs are underway. “There’s a long pipeline of stuff we’re going to do, because the creators in us need to create!” says Byron. Throw pillows, $200 each.
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HOUSE & HOME OF THE MONTH
T H E A R T O F L I V I N G:
COLLECTED WORKS
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To soften the graphic black, white and red palette in the sunken living room, homeowner Pamela Meredith added a Turkish rug in tones of pink, pale blue and purple. Sectional by Bensen, credenza by B&B Italia, Inform Interiors; red woven chairs by Jens Risom; rug, 1stdibs; sculpture (over fireplace) by Brian Jungen, Catriona Jeffries; zebra photogram print by Shannon Bool, Daniel Faria Gallery; wall colour (throughout), Baby’s Breath (OC-62), Benjamin Moore.
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AN EXTRAORDINARY PERSONAL ART COLLECTION PAINTS A VIVID PICTURE IN CURATOR PAMELA MEREDITH’S UNIQUE TORONTO HOME.
For the principal bedroom, Pamela selected a large-scale piece by Colleen Heslin to hang on the freestanding wall opposite the bed. Construction, Derek Nicholson; oak cladding design (throughout), Superkül; oak cladding (throughout), Moncer Specialty Flooring.
Architecture by SUPERKÜL | Text by ALISON GARWOOD-JONES | Photography by ALEX LUKEY
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This vitrine, with its multiple carved and formed knife shapes, is by Zin Taylor, who was inspired by a knife-like piece of driftwood found on Fogo Island, N.L.
A tall, black aluminum foil piece by duo Hadley+Maxwell depicts a striking deconstruction of human anatomy.
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If you’re hooked on Instagram, then you’re already aware of the growing influence of art and images on everyday life. Galleries and museums have unlocked their vaults and released works into the public domain, giving followers the opportunity to face swap their features with Vermeer and da Vinci’s most famous sitters. Meanwhile, over on YouTube, Drake’s music video Hotline Bling saw him roaming the acid yellow and pink hallways of a recreated James Turrell art installation. Offline, we’ve seen art fairs and exhibitions become as trendy as music festivals, with our tolerance for long lineups growing despite our alleged shrinking attention spans. When we know the payoff is experiential, like spending a few minutes inside the infinite worlds of a Yayoi Kusama room, we’re all in. “The internet has brought a much greater awareness and openness to all art,” says homeowner Pamela Meredith, an independent art curator in Toronto who, for five years, was the senior curator for TD Bank Group. “There are a lot more people interested in living with or viewing art.” Even Pamela, who trained as an art historian the old-school way, is an avid follower and occasional shopper at online galleries such as Paddle8 and Artsy. For the last 14 years, Pamela has lived with her husband and two daughters in a 3,300-square-foot, three-bedroom Victorian in midtown Toronto. Her personal art collection, though — which is about 80 per cent Canadian and 20 per cent international — has been a quarter of a century
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The first-floor den has a collected-over-time vibe. “The bookshelves came in the last couple of years because I had run out of places for books,” says Pamela. Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, Knoll; coffee table, Andrew Reesor Woodwork & Design; bookshelves, Superkül and LaFabrika; art (over fireplace) by Brian Rideout, Parisian Laundry; photographic print and stoneware pot (above green chair) by Glenn Lewis, Franc Gallery; green and brown framed textile (on bookshelf) by Brent Wadden, Paddle8. OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: The front entry showcases a canvas with an embedded computer chip and lighting that illustrates the Andromeda constellation as it changes in the night sky. “It’s one of those works that slows you down when you’re entering and leaving the house because you want to see what happens to the sky,” says Pamela. Table by B&B Italia, Kiosk; resin box by Martha Sturdy, Hollace Cluny; art by Angela Bulloch, Esther Schipper.
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The curved marble backs of the dining area’s black chairs riff on the marble countertops in the adjacent kitchen while the Pick Up Stick chandelier and vintage Rosenthal vases on the table have graphic impact. The series of six works is by Roy McMakin, who photographed his mother’s Dutch oven. “It’s the perfect kitchen or dining room piece,” says Pamela. Dining table, Catfish Design Build; La Chance chairs, Matter; chandelier, Billy Cotton.
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LEFT: “In its previous incarnation, the kitchen was dark mahogany,” says Pamela. “It was sober and serious, and I wanted to really lighten it up.” With the space now painted white and warm grey, the industrial-style stools and blue and green ceramics by Harlan House pop. The prints arranged around the doorway show two figures in pajamas dancing in a landscape. Framed prints by Zin Taylor from Lichen Voices/ Stripes and Dots, Fogo Island Arts; island design and fabrication, Catfish Design Build. BELOW: In the stairwell to the third floor, Pamela rotates in pieces she collected early on by artists such as Rirkrit Tiravanija, Paul Butler, Candida Höfer, Arnaud Maggs, Shirley Wiitasalo, and Shannon Oksanen. “Most are smaller-scale photos or works on paper,” she says. “I use the space to hang as many things as I possibly can.” Deck of cards art (top left) by Annie Pootoogook, Feheley Fine Arts.
in the making. The diverse works define every room in the family home. In most cases, the art preceded the home’s decorating — it dictated what colours Pamela chose for the walls, what she wanted the renovation of the principal bedroom to look like, even which accessories would populate various rooms. “I’m a curator at heart; I like the connections and conversations between things,” she says. Family and art cohabit in this home in a way that brings curiosity, story and meaning to every room. Pamela points to a piece by West Coast artist Brian Jungen that’s positioned over the fireplace in the living room. The artist, inspired by Haida masks, deconstructed an Air Jordan running shoe and, to her, it now looks like an orca with a fin on top, two on the side and an opening for the mouth. It ended up being the jumping-off point for the room’s decorating scheme. “Brian’s piece is so strong and important to us that the red Risom chairs and black accents followed along after the art,” says Pamela. For the den, she chose a painting within
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ABOVE: Pamela wanted the second-floor media room to be comfortable, so she chose a deep sectional for TV-watching. “It’s the kids’ domain, and that’s one of the reasons I chose such bright, fun colours,” she says. A large photograph by Stephen Waddell anchors the space. Sectional by Hay, Klaus; rug by Madeline Weinrib, Y&Co.; throw pillows, throw pillow fabric, Kari Fisher Designs; storage cabinet design and fabrication, Superkül and LaFabrika. RIGHT: New dormers were added to the third floor, front and back, to enlarge the kids’ bedrooms and add ceiling height. Both daughters selected their own art based on what their mom had in storage. Bed linens, Kiska Textiles; flower accent pillow by Takashi Murakami, Artsy; task lamps by Jieldé, Hollace Cluny; nightstands by Bensen, Kiosk; art (above bed) by Ezequiel Montero Swinnen, Quimera Galería. OPPOSITE, BOTTOM: In the principal bedroom, a freestanding wall that separates the bed from the bathing area is covered on one side, and beneath the tub, with patterned Moroccan tile in a soft pink hue. Tub by Agape, Dom Interiors; tile by Popham Design, Ann Sacks; sconce by Apparatus, Hollace Cluny; grey towl, Au Lit Fine Linens.
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TREND in focus “I wanted the feeling of being in nature,” says Pamela of the principal bedroom, which was extended over the living room and enveloped in white oak. The renovated space now opens up to the beautiful park and mature trees at the rear of the lot. Bed by Bensen, Kiosk; duvet cover, white pillow case, Au Lit Fine Linens; patterned pillow case, Kiska Textiles; art (over bed) by Erin Shirreff, Sikkema Jenkins & Co.
Pamela Meredith on how to fill your home with art you love.
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LOOK: FIND ART AND ARTISTS YOU LIKE ON SOCIAL MEDIA Follow the artists, art fairs and commercial galleries you like and get a feel for the themes and styles that speak to you. Discover emerging artists in art magazines like Canadianart.ca, then see what’s for sale on Paddle8.com, Artspace.com and Artsy.net.
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LISTEN: EDUCATE YOURSELF Attend a tour or talk at the public galleries and museums in your city. Gallerists at commercial galleries also like to share their knowledge about the art and artist’s backstory. Questions about investment value are valid but secondary to loving the artwork.
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a painting by Ontario artist Brian Rideout, featuring art by Josef Albers. “Brian paints images of rooms from decorating magazines,” she says. “I love Albers’ paintings, but I’m never going to own one. This was a way to own an Albers indirectly.” The interior’s overall envelope is serene, particularly in the home’s private spaces. Several years ago, Pamela enlisted Superkül architects to overhaul the principal suite, which they wrapped in white oak cladding. “Pamela wanted to create a sanctuary — something warm, quiet and very zen,” says Meg Graham, one of the architects who worked on the renovation. For the wall opposite the bed, Pamela selected a large-scale piece by Colleen Heslin that plays with composition and colour — not unlike a designer might. After decades of collecting, Pamela has found her support and appreciation for contemporary artists only growing to new heights. “I was just talking to one artist about making a rug for the house,” she says. “And I would love an artist to make me tables and chairs. I’m really compelled to have everything in the house be unique and made by an artist.” Why? She’s run out of space on the walls. SEE SOURCE GUIDE
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DECORATING
The Art of Living:
Illustrated EDITION Design by COLETTE VAN DEN THILLART | Text by JEREMY FREED | Photography by MELANIE ACEVEDO 78 H&H JANUARY 2020
TORONTO DESIGNER COLETTE VAN DEN THILLART TREATED THE PLAIN WHITE ROOMS IN HER NEW YORK CITY RENTAL LIKE AN ARTIST’S CANVAS. It’s been a long time since the tattoo made the shift from edgy outlier statement to ubiquitous accessory. Today, it’s estimated that one in seven North Americans has at least one tattoo, and popular tattoo artists are followed as closely as their celebrity clients. Keith “Bang Bang” McCurdy has 2.2 million Instagram followers and counts Rihanna, Adele and LeBron James among the customers who happily pay his $400 per hour fee. Museums are also attracting crowds for exhibits that explore the art form, which has finally entered the hallowed halls of fine art. Tattoos: Ritual. Identity. Obsession. Art. brought more than 90,000 people to the Royal Ontario Museum in 2016. In San Francisco, the de Young museum’s retrospective Ed Hardy: Deeper than Skin,
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ABOVE: Every piece of art on the living room gallery wall has a personal connection, including the photo of a falling man taken by Colette and printed on acrylic. “It feels like we’re surrounded by friends,” she says, “which is a great way to feel when you’re away from home.” Sofa, Holly Hunt; wooden side table, Wayfair Canada; coffee table, Arco Steel; acrylic side table, Zara Home; rug, table lamp, The Gallery at 200 Lex; lampshade, throw pillows, Colette van den Thillart Interior Design; lampshade fabric, Rule of Three Studio; white lumbar pillow fabric by Nicky Haslam, Turnell & Gigon; photo printing, WhiteWall. OPPOSITE: A wall “tattoo” inspired by Modigliani adds character to the principal bedroom. Chair, Colette van den Thillart Interior Design; wall painting, Kenneth Widener. H&H JANUARY 2020 79
which closed in October, pulled together paintings, drawings and prints by the pioneering tattoo artist to trace how he elevated the status of tattooing to an important visual art. Though designer Colette van den Thillart can’t take credit for inventing the “tattooed wall,” she uses it to great effect — alongside other decorating techniques — in her New York City pied-à-terre. She was inspired by a visit to Santo Sospir, the French Riviera villa with walls that were famously inscribed with scenes from Greek mythology by artist and filmmaker Jean Cocteau (who called the house a “tattooed villa”). Colette asked New York artist Kenneth Widener to paint Cocteau-style “tattoos” to complement an eclectic 1,000-squarefoot apartment already packed with artwork. Much like inked skin, these works turn an ordinary surface into an outlet for artistic expression. One crucial difference, especially in Colette’s Chelsea rental: a tattooed wall can be easily eradicated when it’s time for a change. Big windows and a canopy of mature trees outside were the key draws of this apartment, which Colette and her family use as a home base during frequent trips to New York. Its blank white walls provided the perfect canvas for storytelling. “To me, spaces are autobiographical,” says Colette. “With all of my clients, I want the space to say something about them and, with personal spaces, I want them to say something about us and our family.” Rather than treating the home like a gallery, Colette opted to turn it into a piece of artwork itself: a self-portrait of the designer and her family. “Some decisions are just visceral… in fact, those decisions are often the best ones!” The living room provides a microcosm of Colette’s approach to decorating throughout the apartment. She describes the process as similar to creating a family scrapbook, filling it with mementoes from their travels, art pieces that speak to their passions, and making inviting spaces for the family to gather together. Layered rugs and blankets add cosiness while an angled chaise
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TOP LEFT: Trips to the city’s celebrated Strand bookstore are favourite family outings — the apartment reaps the benefits. LEFT: “With a home in New York, I can spend more time visiting the burgeoning artisan trades in Brooklyn and Chelsea,” says Colette. “The joy in design lies in the hunt.” 80 H&H JANUARY 2020
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ABOVE: “The home is decorated with things I love,” says Colette. These include a sinuous chaise by Vladimir Kagan and a bone-shaped table from Souda. Chaise, Hidden City Objects; triangular side table, Costantini Design; striped rug, Etsy. LEFT: “Screens are an amazing way to deal with nasty, aggressive corners,” says Colette, who often considers corners of a room first, then works in from there. Of this custom screen, she says: “The space needed something moody and celestial.” Sideboard, Organic Modernism; wall sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1stdibs; screen painting, Kenneth Widener; throw pillow, Studio Casa. H&H JANUARY 2020 81
“I was trying to strike a balance of making it really personal but also serene,” says Colette of the principal bedroom. “I wanted to do all of this layering but also keep things minimal and clean.” Custom headboard, Colette van den Thillart Interior Design; nightstand, Wayfair Canada; table lamps, 1stdibs; vase (on nightstand), 10 Corso Como.
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Designer Colette van den Thillart on how to make the leap from inspiration to interiors.
MAKE IT PERSONAL Most of us have a passion — it could be literature, art or science. Write a list of what makes you tick. That’s your jumping-off point. In this case, my husband loves Italy and I love Modigliani; the figural wall painting has a slightly subversive expression that I knew would make us laugh.
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CHOOSE YOUR MOMENT Make at least one room your private universe. If the inspiration means something to you, you’re apt to create something marvellous. But really commit to it — confidence is the ultimate chic.
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ABOVE: “I created this whole tattoo story in my mind, so I had fun finding things that worked into that narrative,” says Colette. She opted for a geometric pattern on a wall in the guest bedroom and complemented it with an angular headboard and lamps in a graphic Cubist fish motif. Wall painting, Kenneth Widener; table lamp, Modfellows Art & Design Gallery; headboard, floral-print lumbar pillow, Colette van den Thillart Interior Design; floral-print lumbar pillow fabric, Clarence House; striped throw, Chelsea Market.
invites you to curl up with a good book (a stack of Colette’s favourites are nearby). The artwork and decorating, meanwhile, continue the family’s narrative. “There are things from Los Angeles, things that my husband has found and pictures of our children,” she says. “When we walk in the door, it’s our world.” This playful autobiography continues in the principal bedroom with homages to Modigliani and Picasso “tattooed” on the wall above the bed. “I put the sexy Italian woman on my husband’s side and the hand of creativity on my side,” says Colette with a laugh. “They mean something to us in decorative ways, but they also make me smile. It doesn’t take itself very seriously, which, to me, is one of the most important things.”
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A TASTE OF 2020 RECIPE, PG. 90 SOY- AND HOT HONEY–GLAZED FAUX CHICKEN SANDWICH
KFC’s new boneless chicken wings and nuggets are made with plant-based protein and have the brand’s signature crisp, fried crust
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Chickenless chicken is this year’s version of the meatless burger. Even grocery giants like Loblaws are getting in the game with their own iterations of plant-based “chicken.” Our recipe uses faux chicken breasts glazed with a soy and hot honey sauce, all topped with a crisp slaw. For fast foodies, KFC is hoping to do for chicken what Beyond Burger did for beef patties with their new plantbased meals, coming to Canada in 2020. Vegans can hold the mayo and ask for a vegan wrap instead of a bun.
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A CUT ABOVE
When it’s real chicken you’re craving, thighs are prized for their depth of flavour and natural fat. The best method of cooking them is a braise — a super-simple technique that keeps the meat really moist and juicy. Try these two delicious options for sauces: Mushroom Agrodolce (far left) or Turmeric and Orange.
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PACIFIC RIM CUISINE
It’s no surprise that as we work to preserve the bounty of our oceans and the majesty of our forests, the regional cuisines of Pacific Rim countries are on our minds and our plates. Areas that border the Pacific including Asia, Australia, and North and South America contribute to the mashup of flavours that make up Pacific Rim cuisine. Our own Pacific coast has produced a gem: Sobo Restaurant of Tofino, B.C. Owner and chef Lisa Ahier (pictured above) calls her style of food “ocean meets forest.” On the menu is seaweed, lichen, oysters and berries married with fresh seafood and Asian flavours. We’ve got the recipe for her Pacific Rim Salad; zingy with ginger, mirin and lime, it’s a real keeper. 86 H&H JANUARY 2020
RECIPE, PG. 91 SOBO’S PACIFIC RIM SALAD
Photography by Jennifer Schell (Lisa’s portrait)/Jeremy Koreski, from The Sobo Cookbook: Recipes from the Tofino Restaurant at the End of the Canadian Road by Lisa Ahier and Andrew Morrison. ©2014 Appetite by Random House (salad)
RECIPES, PG. 90 MUSHROOM AGRODOLCE CHICKEN THIGHS; TURMERIC AND ORANGE SAUCED CHICKEN THIGHS
5. GET THE SCOOP
From artisanal soft serve to nondairy ice cream, the global appetite for frozen treats sees no sign of abating. Our latest craving is for frozen custard, inspired by Shake Shack’s deliciously creamy version. Made with more eggs than ice cream, frozen custard makes a great base for adding your own flavours and toppings. Once you’ve got this basic recipe nailed, the only limit is your imagination.
4. MAGIC FOODS Why just have a snack when you can eat collagen-infused popcorn? Why just have a juice when you can drink an elixir that promises to improve your digestion and clear your mind? Expect to see ingredients such as probiotics, CBD oil and adaptogens — herbs, and some mushrooms, that help the body deal with stress — appearing in more and more products at your local grocery store. Fake news or the real deal? You decide.
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RECIPES, PG. 91 & 92 ZESTY WHIPPED FETA DIP AND SMOKY SKILLET SHRIMP
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CONSUMPTION
By now, everyone knows to say no to plastic straws (thanks, Starbucks, for our adult sippy cups!). But as our concern for the environment grows, so will our attention to the ways our food system is still part of the problem — and how it can be part of the solution. Zero-waste grocery stores such as Toronto’s Unboxed Market and Vancouver’s The Soap Dispensary & Kitchen Staples are a great start. Getting to know the people behind what we buy — the farmer, the butcher or the bistro owner — will soon become part of the everyday retail experience.
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Photography by Fahim Kassam (The Soap Dispensary & Kitchen Staples)/Hector Vasquez (Unboxed Market)
For anyone who finds hosting a multicourse dinner party buzzkillingly stressful, this trend is for you. Forget the standard progression of hors d’oeuvres, appetizer, main course and dessert, and say hello to a grazingstyle meal. Think dips with bread, platters of meatballs, skewers of shrimp and salads — it’s a new take on Mediterranean meze. Our Zesty Whipped Feta Dip and Smoky Skillet Shrimp are the perfect pairing for your next grazing get-together.
8. THE NEW MOCKTAIL
For years, nondrinking party guests were stuck with nonfancy options like juice or pop. Beverage companies are finally waking up to the possibilities of grown-up drinks for nondrinkers. One of the most successful is Seedlip, the world’s first distilled nonalcoholic spirit. Mix Seedlip Garden 108 with tonic for a nonalcoholic G&T, or serve it with an on-trend mixer such as kombucha or shrub syrup. Nonalcoholic beers have come a long way, too, with new craft-brewed versions like Big Drop Brewing Co.’s ales that have the hoppy taste of the real deal.
RECIPE, PG. 92 GINGER AND TURMERIC ENERGY BALLS
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Why, yes, a texture can be a trend, as a matter of fact. This year, it’s the light crunch that comes from puffed everything. Though we never say no to cheese puffs, we’re also snacking on puffed lotus seeds, quinoa, sweet potatoes and more. Often sold as alternative snacks and breakfast cereals, puffed ingredients can also add irresistible texture to salads, or even pastas.
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You know those balls you’ve seen in health food stores that claim to be healthful and delicious? Well, they’re even better if you make them yourself. Packed with protein, homemade snack balls are a guilt-free way to satisfy a sweet tooth. In a rush? Our pick of the store-bought balls are Koukla Delights Matcha Tea Macaroons and The GFB Gluten Free Bites in PB+J or Coconut+Cashew. H&H JANUARY 2020 89
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Soy- and Hot Honey–glazed Faux Chicken Sandwich SERVES 4
PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 35 minutes Plant-based chicken options are proliferating in the freezer aisle. This faux chicken sandwich is delicious with the addition of an addictive soy glaze and a lightly pickled sesame-laced slaw. Prep the slaw ahead of time, but dress it just before serving. We found Gardein’s faux chicken to have the best flavour and texture. 3 3 2 1 4 3 1 ¼ 2 1 1 1
tbsp soy sauce tbsp honey tsp Sriracha tsp grated garlic plant-based chicken cutlets (not breaded) cups shredded green cabbage cup shredded cucumber cup finely chopped red onion tbsp white vinegar tbsp sesame oil tbsp sugar tsp kosher salt Japanese Kewpie mayonnaise (or regular mayo) and 4 brioche buns, for serving
MAKE GLAZE AND COOK CHICKEN 1. In small pot over medium heat, combine soy sauce, honey, Sriracha and garlic, and bring just to a simmer, whisking occasionally for 2 minutes, or until sauce has thickened slightly. Remove from heat. 2. Follow package directions to cook faux chicken on stovetop or in oven. MAKE SLAW 1. While faux chicken is cooking, in bowl, combine cabbage, cucumber and red onion. Add vinegar, sesame oil, sugar and salt, and toss to coat. GLAZE CHICKEN AND SERVE 1. Heat broiler on high. Line baking sheet with foil, and coat with a little vegetable oil. Lay faux chicken on baking 90 H&H JANUARY 2020
sheet and brush one side with glaze. Broil for 30 seconds, or until glaze is bubbling. Turn faux chicken over, brush with remaining glaze and broil for 30 more seconds. 2. Halve and toast buns, then slather on mayonnaise. Cut faux chicken pieces to fit bottom half of buns, add slaw and top with other half of buns. Eat immediately.
Mushroom Agrodolce Chicken Thighs
2. Add wine and balsamic vinegar, and
bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until reduced by a third. Add chicken stock, thyme, bay leaf and reserved chicken thighs in single layer (liquid should come almost up to top of chicken). 3. Bring liquid to a simmer and cover pan most of the way. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, turning meat once, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan.
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PREP TIME: 25 minutes TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes Braising boneless chicken thighs in just enough liquid gives you tender meat and the perfect amount of sauce. Serve with potatoes or buttered noodles. 1¾ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 8 oz. (227 g) small cremini mushrooms, halved if large (about 3 cups) 2 tbsp chopped garlic ¼ cup red wine (ideally medium-bodied) ¼ cup balsamic vinegar 1½ cups homemade or sodium-free chicken stock 2 sprigs thyme 1 bay leaf 2 tsp grainy mustard 2 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into pieces BROWN CHICKEN 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large skillet or sauté pan on mediumhigh heat, add 1 tbsp of oil and swirl. 2. Working in batches, add chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, or until lightly golden on both sides. When seared, remove thighs from pan and set aside. SAUTÉ ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS AND BRAISE CHICKEN 1. Add remaining oil and mushrooms to pan and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned. Add garlic and sauté for 1 more minute.
FINISH SAUCE AND SERVE 1. Stir mustard into braising liquid, turn heat up to medium-high and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. 2. Add butter and stir until melted. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Return chicken to sauce and serve.
Turmeric and Orange Sauced Chicken Thighs SERVES 4
PREP TIME: 25 minutes TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes For a completely different flavour using essentially the same method, cook chicken thighs with onions, spices, white wine, orange juice and raisins. Serve with couscous or rice. 1¾ lbs. boneless, skinless chicken thighs Salt and freshly ground pepper 2 tbsp olive oil 1 cup sliced red onion 1 tbsp chopped garlic 1 tbsp chopped ginger 2 tsp turmeric 1 tsp ground cumin 1 tsp ground coriander 1 3" piece cinnamon stick ¼ cup white wine ¼ cup strained fresh orange juice 1½ cups homemade or sodium-free chicken stock ¼ cup raisins 2 tbsp unsalted butter, 3 cups baby spinach, cut into pieces
Adapted from The Sobo Cookbook: Recipes from the Tofino Restaurant at the End of the Canadian Road by Lisa Ahier and Andrew Morrison. ©2014 Appetite by Random House, a division of Penguin Random House Canada. Reproduced by arrangement with publisher (salad recipe)/Shake Shack Recipes and Stories: A Cookbook by Randy Garutti, Mark Rosati and Dorothy Kalins. ©2017 Clarkson Potter Publishers, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, New York. Reproduced by arrangement with publisher (frozen custard recipe)
BROWN CHICKEN 1. Season chicken with salt and pepper. In large skillet or sauté pan on mediumhigh heat, add 1 tbsp of oil and swirl. 2. Working in batches, add chicken and sear for 2 to 3 minutes, turning once, or until lightly golden on both sides. When seared, remove thighs from pan and set aside. SAUTÉ ADDITIONAL INGREDIENTS AND BRAISE CHICKEN 1. Add remaining oil and onions to pan and sauté for 1 to 2 minutes, or until browned. Add garlic, ginger and spices, and sauté for 1 more minute. 2. Add wine and orange juice, and bring to a boil. Allow to boil for 1 to 2 minutes, or until reduced by a third. Add chicken stock, raisins and reserved chicken thighs in single layer (liquid should come almost up to top of chicken). 3. Bring liquid to a simmer and cover pan most of the way. Simmer gently for 8 to 10 minutes, turning meat once, or until cooked through. Remove chicken from pan. FINISH SAUCE AND SERVE 1. Turn heat up to medium-high and simmer for 6 to 8 minutes, or until sauce has reduced and thickened slightly. 2. Add butter and baby spinach, and stir until melted and spinach has wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning as desired. Return chicken to sauce and serve.
Sobo’s Pacific Rim Salad
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tbsp mirin tbsp rice vinegar tbsp lime juice tbsp honey tbsp minced garlic piece fresh ginger, minced green onion, chopped cup canola oil tbsp sesame oil
Salad 2 cups fresh lettuce mix (such as an Asian greens mix) ½ medium beet, peeled and julienned ½ small jicama, peeled and julienned ¼ medium red bell pepper, julienned 1 medium carrot, julienned 10 snow peas, string removed and julienned ½ cup sunflower sprouts 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds MAKE DRESSING 1. In medium bowl, combine soy sauces, mirin, vinegar, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger and green onion. 2. Add canola and sesame oils, and whisk to combine (dressing can be made and refrigerated up to 1 week ahead). ASSEMBLE SALAD 1. On plate, stack salad ingredients on top of each other in order listed. Drizzle vinaigrette over top and serve.
Shake Shack’s Frozen Vanilla Custard
“If I could eat only one dressing for the rest of my life, it would be my Ginger Soy Vinaigrette,” says Sobo chef Lisa Ahier. “The zesty, punchy combo of soy and ginger always pounces on my palate, especially with raw veggies and lettuces. This salad is a wonderful base for a grilled piece of fish, chicken or even tofu.” Ginger Soy Vinaigrette ¼ cup soy sauce 2 tbsp mushroom soy sauce
egg yolks cup sugar cups heavy cream cups milk Pinch salt 1 tsp good-quality pure vanilla extract
MAKE CUSTARD 1. In heavy medium saucepan, whisk egg yolks and sugar until smooth. Whisk in cream and milk. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently with wooden spoon, until custard reaches temperature of 170°F on instant-read thermometer, or is thick enough to coat back of spoon. 2. Strain custard into medium bowl. Stir in salt and vanilla. Set bowl into larger bowl filled with ice, then stir custard frequently until cooled. Cover and refrigerate until completely chilled, about 4 hours. CHURN CUSTARD 1. Churn custard in ice cream maker, following the manufacturer’s instructions. 2. Scoop into quart container with lid or pan, add desired toppings, and store in freezer for at least 2 hours, until firm. Custard can be kept up to a month in freezer, but we prefer to eat it within 24 hours!
Zesty Whipped Feta Dip SERVES 4
PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 15 minutes
MAKES ABOUT 1 QUART
SERVES 4
PREP TIME: 25 minutes TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
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PLAN AHEAD: Custard base needs about 4 hours to chill before churning and 2 hours to firm up in freezer PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 50 minutes This is Shake Shack’s master recipe for their Concretes (dense frozen custards) and milkshakes, tweaked so you can make it at home. A plain base like this is a perfect canvas for an array of toppings (or streak them into the pan before you freeze). We love the combination of dulce de leche, spicy roasted peanuts and crushed chocolatecovered pretzels.
Roasted garlic and fresh lemon add nutty depth and bright flavour to this addictive dip. Look for roasted garlic where you buy olives and antipasti, or trim the top of two heads of fresh garlic, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil and bake for 40 minutes, or until cloves are soft. Let cool and peel. Pick the kind of feta you like to eat best, keeping in mind that sheep’s milk feta has the strongest flavour. This recipe makes one and a half cups of dip. ¼ cup roasted garlic cloves 85 g (3 oz.) block-style cream cheese, at room temperature 200 g (7 oz.) drained feta cheese 2 tbsp olive oil H&H JANUARY 2020 91
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2 tbsp lemon juice 2 tsp lemon zest Freshly ground black pepper Olive oil, freshly ground black pepper and chopped thyme, for garnish MAKE DIP 1. In food processor, combine roasted garlic and cream cheese and process until very smooth. 2. Add feta, olive oil, lemon juice and zest, and process until well-combined. Season with pepper to taste. Serve at room temperature drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with more cracked black pepper and chopped thyme, alongside raw and blanched vegetables or bread.
Smoky Skillet Shrimp SERVES 4
PREP TIME: 15 minutes TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes This recipe is the love child of Shrimp Scampi and a Spanish-style shrimp tapas. Fast, delicious and saucy, these shrimp are best served with crusty bread. 400 g peeled jumbo shrimp (21/30) Salt 3 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp coarsely chopped garlic 1 tsp hot smoked paprika ½ cup dry white wine 1 tbsp sherry vinegar 2 tbsp chopped Italian parsley, for garnish
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reduced by a third. Add sherry vinegar. 4. Return shrimp to pan, toss in sauce to combine and remove from heat. Sprinkle with parsley and serve hot with bread or crostini.
Ginger and Turmeric Energy Balls MAKES 20 1" BALLS
PREP TIME: 20 minutes TOTAL TIME: 20 minutes These energy balls are so easy to make and so much more flavourful than what you can buy. A great and healthful afternoon pick-me-up! 1½ cups medium shredded unsweetened coconut 1 cup raw cashews 2 tbsp chia seeds 1 tbsp virgin coconut oil, melted 4 tsp maple syrup 1 tbsp ground ginger 1 tbsp ground turmeric 1 tsp ground black pepper ½ tsp ground cinnamon ¼ tsp sea salt ⅓ cup shelled hemp hearts MAKE ENERGY BALL MIXTURE 1. In food processer, add coconut and process until finely ground and coconut begins to clump together. 2. Add cashews and process until finely ground. Add chia seeds, coconut oil, maple syrup, ginger, turmeric, pepper, cinnamon and salt, and process until mixture comes together. ROLL INTO BALLS 1. In shallow bowl, add hemp hearts and reserve. 2. Using tablespoon, scoop out portion of mixture and form into 1"-diam. balls, then roll in hemp hearts while still damp. Repeat with remaining mixture. 3. Transfer energy balls to sealable container in single layer. Eat within a week, or store in refrigerator to keep energy balls fresh longer.
Shopping List Aerin, aerin.com Alanna Cavanagh, (647) 391-3939 or alannacavanagh.com Allied Maker, alliedmaker.com Asaf Weinbroom, asafweinbroom.com Aquabrass, aquabrass.com Arte, arte-international.com Artemest, artemest.com Avenue Design, (514) 340-9351 or avenuedesigncanada.com Avenue Road, (416) 548-7788 or avenue-road.com Average, average.is Beauti-Tone, Home Hardware/ Home Building Centres, homehardware.ca Behr, behr.com Belux, belux.com Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca Bernhardt Interiors, bernhardt.com Bilbrough & Co., 1-800-563-5716 or bilbroughs.com Bisha Hotel Toronto, (416) 551-2800 or bishahoteltoronto.com Black Rooster Decor, (416) 465-7778 or blackroosterdecor.com Brewster Home Fashions, brewsterwallcovering.com Cassina, cassina.com Casson Hardware, cassonhardware.com CB2, cb2.ca Ciot, ciot.com Circa Lighting, 1-877-762-2323 or circalighting.com Clé, cletile.com Cloverdale Paint, cloverdalepaint.com Cocoon Furnishings, (905) 829-2780 or cocoonfurnishings.ca Currey & Company, 1-877-768-6428 or curreycodealers.com
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Design Within Reach, (416) 977-4003 or dwr.com Distinctive Appliances, 1-800-361-0799 or distinctive-online.com eCarpetGallery, ecarpetgallery.com Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com Elte Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com Emeco, emeco.net EQ3, (416) 533-9090 or eq3.com
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Kravitz Design, kravitzdesign.com Leclair Decor, (613) 868-0172 or ldshoppe.com LightForm, 1-866-526-7232 or lightform.ca Linen Chest, linenchest.com Loïc Bard, loicbard.com Marz Designs, marzdesigns.com Mater, materdesign.com McGuire, mcguirefurniture.com Memo Showroom, (647) 350-3700 or memoshowroom.com Michele Varian, michelevarian.com MoMA Design Store, store.moma.org NewWall, 1-866-770-2111 or newwall.com Nordic Nest, nordicnest.com Nordstrom, shop.nordstrom.com Northern Wide Plank Flooring, northernwideplank.ca Palazzetti, palazzetti.ca Paper Collective, papercollective.com Premier by Canadian Tire, 1-866-746-7287 or canadiantire.ca Prima Lighting, (905) 851-1188 or primalighting.ca Primavera Interior Furnishings (to the trade), (416) 921-3334 or primavera.ca
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KITCHEN OF THE MONTH Pages 46 to 48 Design, Ashley Shaanan, Ashley Shaanan Interior Design, ashleyshaanan.com. Page 46: Kitchen island: Saulieu range, Lacanche, lacanche.com; Thonet stools, Design Within Reach, (416) 977-4003 or dwr.com; pendants, Old Faithful Shop, (647) 352-9376 or oldfaithfulshop.com; runner, eCarpetGallery, ecarpetgallery.com; candleholders, Coeur d’Artichaut, (514) 379-1360 or coeurdartichaut. ca. Page 47: Kitchen cabinets: Glass vase, linen napkins, Coeur d’Artichaut, (514) 3791360 or coeurdartichaut.ca; cabinet colour, Oxford Stone (264), Farrow & Ball, 1-888511-1121 or farrow-ball.com; island colour,
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Rookwood Shutter Green (SW 2809), Sherwin-Williams, 1-800-474-3794 or sherwin-williams.com; wall colour, Pure & Original Coffee Cream, Ramacieri Soligo, (514) 270-9192 or ramacierisoligo.com. Page 48: The Details: 1. Vent hood fabrication, DuChanvre, (819) 640-2511 or duchanvre.com. 2. Brick colour, Pure & Original Coffee Cream, Ramacieri Soligo, (514) 270-9192 or ramacierisoligo.com. 3. Marble countertop and shelf, Les Entreprises LND, entrepriseslnd. com. 4. Faucet by Barber Wilsons, Quality Bath, 1-800-554-3210 or qualitybath.com. Elements of the Look: Ceramic dish shade in White, Old Faithful Shop, (647) 352-9376 or oldfaithfulshop.com; Goose pot in Oyster, Le Creuset, lecreuset.ca; Pakistani Peshawar Bokhara rug, eCarpetGallery, ecarpetgallery. com; Robinet Georgian Era Bridge kitchen faucet by Perrin & Rowe, Batimat, (514) 7355747 or batimat.net; Pure & Original Coffee Cream paint, Ramacieri Soligo, (514) 270-9192 or ramacierisoligo.com; Era Backless counter stool in White by Michael Thonet, Design Within Reach, (416) 977-4003 or dwr.com.
THE ART OF LIVING: COLLECTED WORKS Pages 70 to 77 Architecture, oak cladding design, Superkül, (416) 596-0700 or superkul.ca; construction, Derek Nicholson, (416) 916-3709 or dereknicholson.com; oak cladding, Moncer Specialty Flooring, moncer.com; wall colour, Baby’s Breath (OC-62), Benjamin Moore, 1-800361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca. Page 70: Living room: Sectional by Bensen, credenza by B&B Italia, Inform Interiors, (604) 682-3868 or informinteriors.com; red woven chairs by Jens Risom; rug, 1stdibs, 1stdibs.com; “Prototype for New Understanding #15” sculpture (over CONTINUED fireplace) by Brian Jungen,
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Source Guide Catriona Jeffries, (604) 736-1554 or catrionajeffries.com; “Gaza Zebras” print by Shannon Bool, Daniel Faria Gallery, (416) 5381880 or danielfariagallery.com; “Character Witness” conch shell sculpture by Kara Hamilton, “Terminal Figure” black steel table sculpture by Paul P., Cooper Cole Gallery, (416) 531-8000 or coopercolegallery.com. Page 71: Portrait: “Pipe Dreams” artwork by Colleen Heslin, Monte Clark Gallery, (604) 730-5000 or monteclarkgallery.com. Page 72: Entry: Table by B&B Italia, Kiosk, (416) 539-9665 or kioskdesign.ca; resin box by Martha Sturdy, Hollace Cluny, (416) 968-7894 or hollacecluny. ca; “Night Sky, Andromeda” artwork by Angela Bulloch, Esther Schipper, estherschipper.com. Living room corner: “Brunetto Latini” sculpture by Hadley+Maxwell. Vitrine: “Knives” artwork by Zin Taylor, Susan Hobbs Gallery, (416) 5043699 or susanhobbs.com. Page 73: Den: Saarinen womb chair and ottoman, Knoll, knoll. com; coffee table, Andrew Reesor Woodwork & Design, andrewreesor.com; bookshelves, Superkül and LaFabrika, (416) 596-0700 or superkul.ca and (416) 200-4544 or lafabrika.ca; “American Collection Painting (Albers)” artwork by Brian Rideout, Parisian Laundry, (514) 9891056 or parisianlaundry.com; “Yuyuan, Shanghai” photographic print and stoneware pot by Glenn Lewis, Franc Gallery, (604) 4284248 or francgallery.com; green and brown
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framed textile (on bookshelf) by Brent Wadden, Paddle8, paddle8.com. Page 74: Dining area: Dining table, Catfish Design Build, (416) 5375863 or catfishdesignbuild.blogspot.com; La Chance chairs, Matter, mattermatters.com; chandelier, Billy Cotton, billycotton.com. Page 75: Kitchen: Framed prints by Zin Taylor from Lichen Voices/Stripes and Dots, Fogo Island Arts, (709) 266-1248 or fogoislandarts.ca; island design and fabrication, Catfish Design Build, (416) 537-5863 or catfishdesignbuild.blogspot. com. Stairwell: Deck of cards art (top right) by Annie Pootoogook, Feheley Fine Arts, (416) 3231373 or feheleyfinarts.com. Page 76: Media room: Sectional by Hay, Klaus, (416) 362-3434 or klausn.com; rug by Madeline Weinrib, Y&Co., (416) 968-7700, (514) 287-8998 or ycocarpet. com; throw pillows, throw pillow fabric, Kari Fisher Designs, karifisherdesigns.com; cabinet design and fabrication, Superkül and LaFabrika, (416) 596-0700 or superkul.ca and (416) 2004544 or lafabrika.ca; “Boy on Stump” artwork (on end wall) by Stephen Waddell, Monte Clark Gallery, (604) 730-5000 or monteclarkgallery. com. Daughter’s bedroom: Bed linens, Kiska Textiles, kiskatextiles.com; flower accent pillow by Takashi Murakami, Artsy, artsy.net; task lamps by Jieldé, Hollace Cluny, (416) 968-7894 or hollacecluny.ca; nightstands by Bensen, Kiosk, (416) 539-9665 or kioskdesign.ca; “Cielo” artwork (above bed) by Ezequiel Montero Swinnen, Quimera Galería, quimeragaleria.com; “Map of the Stars, North Pole” (far left) by Mitch Robertson, Birch Contemporary, birchcontemporary.com. Page 77: Principal bedroom: Bed by Bensen, Kiosk, (416) 5399665 or kioskdesign.ca; duvet cover, white pillow case, Au Lit Fine Linens, (416) 489-7010 or aulitfinelinens.com; patterned pillow case, Kiska Textiles, kiskatextiles.com; “A.P. #15, photograph” artwork by Erin Shirreff, Sikkema Jenkins & Co., sikkemajenkinsco.com. Principal bathroom: Tub by Agape, Dom Interiors, (416) 364-6477 or dominteriors.com; tile by Popham Design, Ann Sacks, annsacks.com; sconce by Apparatus, Hollace Cluny, (416) 968-7894 or hollacecluny.ca; grey towel, Au Lit Fine Linens, (416) 489-7010 or aulitfinelinens.com; patterned pillow case, Kiska Textiles, kiskatextiles.com.
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Design, (647) 964-4456 or colettevandenthillart. com; wall painting, Kenneth Widener, instagram. com/kennethwidener. Page 79: Living room sofa: Sofa, Holly Hunt, 1-800-320-3145 or hollyhunt.com; wooden side table, Wayfair Canada, wayfair.ca; coffee table, Acro Steel, acro-metal.com; acrylic side table, Zara Home, zarahome.com; rug, table lamp, The Gallery at 200 Lex, nydc.com; lampshade, throw pillows, Colette van den Thillart Interior Design, (647) 964-4456 or colettevandenthillart.com; lampshade fabric, Rule of Three Studio, ruleofthreestudio.com; white lumbar pillow fabric by Nicky Haslam, Turnell & Gigon, turnellandgigon.com; photo printing, WhiteWall, whitewall.com; lighter-toned throw pillow fabric by Miles Redd, Schumacher, fschumacher.com. Page 81: Living room chaise: Chaise by Vladimir Kagan, Hidden City Objects, hiddencityobjects. com; triangular side table, Costantini Design, costantinidesign.com; striped rug, Etsy, etsy.ca; white bone-shaped table, Souda, soudasouda. com. Living room credenza: Walnut sideboard, Organic Modernism, organicmodernism.com; wall sculpture by Curtis Jere, 1stdibs, 1stdibs. com; screen painting, Kenneth Widener, instagram.com/kennethwidener; throw pillow, Studio Casa, studiocasa.ca; sepia engravings, Christie’s, christies.com; vintage Joanna Price Ikebana vase, Black Cat Modern, chairish.com/ shop/blackcatmodern; vintage Marcello Fantoni lamp. Page 82: Principal bedroom: Custom headboard, Colette van den Thillart Interior Design, (647) 964-4456 or colettevandenthillart. com; nightstand, Wayfair Canada, wayfair.ca; table lamps, 1stdibs, 1stdibs.com; vase (on nightstand), 10 Corso Como, 10corsocomo.nyc/ lifestyle; wall painting, Kenneth Widener, instagram.com/kennethwidener. Page 83: Guest bedroom: Wall painting, Kenneth Widener, instagram.com/kennethwidener; custom headboard, floral-print lumbar pillow, Colette van den Thillart Interior Design, (647) 964-4456 or colettevandenthillart.com; floralprint lumbar pillow fabric, Clarence House, 1-800-221-4704 or clarencehouse.com; striped throw, Chelsea Market, chelseamarket.com; table lamps, Modfellows Art & Design Gallery, modfellows.com.
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Byron breaks it down another way: “We don’t want the sustainability piece to be pious. It’s not us saying ‘Do this’ or ‘Don’t do that.’ It’s more about having a conversation about what needs to exist.” Byron and Dexter opened a pop-up shop in Montreal for a few months last summer, not only to introduce the brand but to create a meeting place. “We built it with a work table in the centre made out of recycled materials,” says Byron. “It was a space for collaborators, artists and storytellers to continue the conversation about purpose and design.” They see Goodee as much more than simply a store or marketplace. “It’s a conversation,” says Dexter. “It’s a beacon for what the best of a thoughtful discourse can look like. I strongly believe this.” Many major brands are also introducing sustainable designs, but they don’t see that as competition, only a way of helping the conversation grow louder ( for some of the latest designs catching an eye, turn to page 58). In addition to working with artisans and emerging designers, Byron and Dexter hope to bring established brands into the Goodee family, too. They point to Whole Foods Market as inspiration. “When you go into most grocery stores, there’s one lane where you can buy organic, but the stores are really in the business of selling the other 18 aisles. Then you go into Whole Foods, and it’s a total commitment,” says Byron. “You know there’s a vetting process, you trust it, and you know it’s close to the community. That was an early reference for us.” Looking even further ahead, Byron points to another pioneering retailer. “You know how nearly every home has something from Ikea in it? Twenty years from now, success would be every home having something from Goodee in it.” Dexter nods in agreement. “That’s nice — I like that,” he says. We do, too. 100 H&H JANUARY 2020
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lighting with a pair of elegant sconces in a classic style. Then, swap out your current chest for an inviting bench. Tucking a few baskets below will provide extra storage. Above, between the sconces, opt for a round, modern mirror to bounce light and open up the area even more. Underfoot, remove the smaller mats in favour of a large patterned rug — and be sure to have a doormat outside for wiping dirty feet! Finally, place a petite side table (perfect for keys and mail) either next to the bench or in front of the side window. With these changes, you’ll have a welcoming entry to greet family and friends — and it will look fresh for years to come. 1. Turkish Sivas rug in Brown and Cream, eCarpetGallery. 2. Vendome Single sconce in Bronze by Thomas O’Brien for Visual Comfort, Robinson. 3. Olin mirror, Cocoon Furnishings.
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Alexander McQueen once said, “There is no better designer than nature.” Given the abundance of earthy motifs gracing fashion and home this season, it’s clear he wasn’t the only one inspired by the great outdoors. Valentino’s floor-length couture ensemble is an homage to craft and countryside, with an intricate landscape pattern that summons the wonder of a snowcapped mountain range. For home, Maja Johansson Starander’s fresh tufted rug will have you dreaming of summer days lounging riverside on a grassy bank while Victoria Larson’s Running Tide wallpaper laps against the shoreline of your living room. Don’t forget to look up to admire Belux’s Cloud pendant — it floats in the air as lightly as its cumulus cousins. Oh, what a wonderful world.