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“DO IT YOURSELF” generally evokes the image of a household handyman (or woman) fixing things up as best they can after a visit to the reno centre. But as we show in this issue of Toronto Home – Spring, the fixer-upper season – there is a higher order of doing your own thing. Four of the houses we’re featuring have been repurposed or built by their owners, all of whom are top-end designers. Each had a different vision, but the end result in all instances has been a show-stopper home. Take, for example, Rose Barroso of Barroso Homes. As a mother, uppermost in her mind was to create a home that would be a maximally comfortable place for a growing family to inhabit. “I think of myself living in every home I build,” said Rose, “and about my kids’ lives and how a family uses their home.” For David Small of David Small Designs, an appreciation of Modern design led him to update the iconic look with his own flourishes, making his Mississauga home more liveable and loveable than is found in this sometimes-austere style. “Since my home was completed, we have taken on many projects where people say they don’t want just any Modern house, they want my Modern house,” said David. Lindsey and Gerry Anacleto’s design for their Etobicoke home also riffs on the idea of updating Modern. In this house, their thought was to mix the high-art appeal of Modern with quirky touches of their own, including items they found on the street. Meanwhile, Irene Gankevitch was inspired by the natural setting of her home in the Mineola West area of Mississauga. She wanted “to combine three styles – traditional, contemporary and some rustic elements – in creating a serene environment.” As you can see in an article we are calling Home, Cottage, Castle, she has succeeded. Speaking of castle-like homes, in a bit of a departure for the magazine, we’re taking a look at the grand prize in the Princess Margaret Home Lottery. Usually we wait until homes are occupied to review them, but in this instance, writing about the Vaughan house was irresistible because of its impeccable styling and the worthy cause it serves. Finally, we’d like to introduce two new faces to the magazine, contributor Margaret Fehr, and Debbie Travis, who will be providing a guest column called Debbie Travis Travels, which as the name suggests discusses interesting places the celebrated designer has visited.
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JANE AUSTER Your home really could be your castle, and you might get it for the cost of a lottery ticket, Jane Auster discovered when she went to visit 1 Stallions Court in Vaughan. It’s this year’s grand prize in the Princess Margaret Home Lottery. Jane, a Toronto writer and editor, takes a keen interest in renovation and urban development, and has written for a number of publications on these subjects, including the Toronto Star. She mixes her love of décor with a background in food-service journalism as editor of Your Foodservice Manager magazine.
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MARGARET ANNE FEHR Researching the Mineola West home in this issue, Margaret Anne Fehr caught a glimpse behind the home industry curtain, exploring the process of a designer creating her own urban retreat. “There’s the inevitable agony and an ecstasy to the creative process even when the interior designer designs for herself, but the results are so worth it,” she said. Margaret Anne is a fine arts graduate with a side of art history and has been covering the interior design beat for over a decade, beginning in Winnipeg. A recent move to Milton has her scanning a new horizon for telling stories related to architecture, interior design and the people behind the visions.
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SILVANA LONGO Creative writer and bona fide Europhile Silvana Longo’s career has taken her from unveiling makeup trends as a beauty editor to writing fashion stories and profiles on successful Canadian designers. Silvana was thrilled to meet custom designer David Small and visit his stunning home in Mississauga. “His take on Modern design has made me reconsider my predilection for classic contemporary,” confessed Silvana. In this issue, she also wrote a feature on the smallest but most-fun-to-decorate room in the house: the powder room.
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SARAH RADHANAUTH With a penchant for fashion and a passion for writing, interior designer Sarah Radhanauth has toured the world searching for design inspiration. Her eclectic style speaks of her travel experiences and reflects the time she spent living in Australia and England. Sarah’s writing career began in London with contributions to The Square, an architecture, interiors and property magazine. Inspired by the beautiful and the unusual, Sarah was enchanted by the Lawrence Park home featured in this issue, with its simplicity offset by carefully considered playful undertones – the perfect blend of modern sensibility with simple sophistication and a splash of whimsical charm.
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NESTLED IN A QUIET, older Mississauga neighbourhood is a special Modern home. This house is notable for a sculptural presence that melds into the surrounding traditional townscape. This is no accident, for it is the home of award-winning David Small, principal of David Small Designs. Its high style is the result of his creative vision and drive for precision. When the house was still only a concept, Small knew that it would become the prototype of a new kind of contemporary family dwelling. Suburbia, meet what Small calls Modern design’s more affable sister, “Natural Modern” ! David Small has three priorities: family, design and hockey. So it makes sense that he would design a home for his family with its own hockey room and outdoor ice rink. His personal mission to make Modern homes for families is an ambitious one. David said “You either love Modern design or you hate it.” Or speaking in hockey terms, “There are Toronto Maple Leafs lovers and there are Montreal Canadiens lovers. No one loves them both.” David figures about five per cent of the population loves Modern houses. His big question is how does he appeal to the other 95 per cent ? •
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(Opposite) The ultra-modern kitchen has Caesarstone quartz countertops in Lagos Blue, goose-neck faucet, built-in Miele cooktop, double range and fridge neatly tucked behind the cabinetry. A second fridge was added for beverages, and an efficient office space for David’s wife Jackie is right off the kitchen. (Below) The dining room, with its spectacular 21-foot ceiling and custom dining table, successfully divides the kitchen and family room and is strategically placed in the exact centre of the home to promote harmony and family time.
“Since my home was completed, we have taken on many projects where people say they don’t want just any Modern house, they want my Modern house,” said David. “It is an illustration of why people should be leaning naturally to this type of house, and we want to lead that charge.” So what’s the magic formula that’s converting traditionalists into Modernists? David’s work echoes the design philosophy of Frank Lloyd Wright as exemplified in Wright’s Prairie House. Like Wright, David has a deep love and respect for Nature. He believes first and foremost that the house should be of the land, not simply stand on it. The integration of interior and exterior is vitally important to the success of a Modern structure. To take just one example, David chose oiled ipê for his back porch rather than concrete or stone in order to bring out the warmth needed to respect the surrounding community’s established character. Harmonious horizontal lines are carried throughout the exterior as well as the interior. The lines are easily blurred as to which side of the house you find yourself in. Only the ice rink and swimming pool act as signposts. Designer Tania Parkyn, who worked on the interior, concurred with David that the key to a successful Natural Modern home is creating the perfect tension between Modern and organic elements. As David pointed out, “We played up bringing the outside in with textures like the interior ledge rock walls and contrasting them with Modern windows.” Said Tania, “Too much ‘natural’ and it ends up looking like a cottage; too much ‘Modern’ and the space just looks cold.” •
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With the ceiling height dropping to 12 feet in the family room, a more intimate space is created. The sectional and area rug add to the warmth and cosy factor in the room. A contemporary light fixture crowns the dining room, and the industrial floor-to-ceiling windows provide uninterrupted sightlines throughout the main floor.
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“Too much ‘natural’ and it ends up looking like a cottage; too much ‘Modern’ and the space just looks cold.” Another strong feature from the Prairie-style home is the idea of a house as primarily a social space; hence the open concept. Most of David’s 3,800-square-foot house is allotted to family living. Once you step through the front door, your eye is quickly drawn into the dining room with its spectacular 21-foot ceiling. A handcrafted, 12-light pendant shines over a 93-inches-squared dining table made by Showcase Interiors following David’s design. For David, the dining table is actually a microcosm of the entire house. “We put our heads together and decided that we would combine the old with the new,” said Steve Nechacov, co-owner of Showcase Interiors, whose creative staff skilfully put together the “rough and hewn with smooth and refined.” On either side of the dining room, ceilings drop to 12 feet, and contrasting textures blend harmoniously. Industrial windows are softened by the f loor’s reclaimed elm. On the right side, an ultra-modern kitchen features Lagos Blue Caesarstone counter tops, boundless storage and Miele appliances. On the left, the family room showcases a colossal hearthstone transported from David’s family cottage in French River to make a fireplace, accented by a copper-clad stone chimney. David stressed the importance of visual clarity as the key design principle for the interior. To achieve clarity, all elements of the house must be clearly articulated. “I’m a believer in the idea of truth,” said David. •
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(Opposite) The fireplace is contemporary in styling with old-fashioned warmth. A massive six-ton hearthstone, shipped from the family cottage in French River, creates a focal point, accented by a copper-clad stone chimney. Warm hardwoods and stone balance the floating glass and steel staircase (below).
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The absence of details such as curtains, bulkheads or anything hidden is what is distinct about Modern design. Beauty is presented in an unexpected way that still looks natural. For instance, in the master ensuite, water fills the bathtub like rain falling from the sky, thanks to a spout built into the ceiling directly above. The house has few hallways, which contributes to the smooth f low through the living space. Another way that visual clarity is achieved is through a colour scheme that stays in the background. One shade used throughout the house is Benjamin Moore’s Classic Grey OC23. David and his wife, Jackie, decided to give their 13-year-old twin daughters the entire second floor, which is smaller than the ground floor. The upstairs is reached by a floating glass-and-steel staircase that David compares to a rope ladder leading to a tree house. In an open-concept floor plan, privacy can seem secondary, but David has ensured that his daughters have privacy when they want it by separating their bedrooms with a large pocket door. He happily reported that the door has been closed only twice since the family moved in last August. With the many recreational choices in this house – table-tennis room, home gym – togetherness is a joyful consequence. •
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(Opposite) David’s 13-year-old twin daughters have full reign over the second floor, with a designated area for homework and lounging. The basement contains more family fun space – a home gym, a hockey room, a mini-bar with quartz countertop and pool table.
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“This has been the most satisfying thing in my entire career.”
Coming from a family of builders and developers, David has custom homes in his dna. His grandfather and father were at the cutting edge of development of The Kingsway in Etobicoke. Judging by the constant flow of passersby raving about his house, the legacy of redefining Toronto neighbourhoods lives on. A home with wow factor is an added bonus when it comes to resale value. “In the end, the value we created by putting the parts together in this way is the most I have ever heard,” observed David. “This has been the most satisfying thing in my entire career.” Why? – perhaps because the glass, steel and concrete combined with rich hardwoods, warm copper and organic stone accents make for a Modern home with soul. It took 16 months to complete David’s Natural Modern masterpiece. Halfway through, he saw a glimpse of the relevance of such a home in the marketplace. We’ll probably never see a Maple Leafs fan cheering for the Canadiens, but David might have cracked the code for unleashing the Modernist within the other 95 per cent. •
Light flooding through abundant fenestration creates drama in a night-time view of David’s house. (Opposite) The twin daughters’ personalities are distinct as reflected in the décor of their bedrooms. One is sporty and the other more fashionista. Their bedrooms are separated by an oversized sliding door allowing both shared and private space.
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MOST HOTEL GUESTS ARRIVE WITH THEIR LUGGAGE. I used to show up with my textbooks. In high school, I spent many Friday afternoons in the lounge area on the second floor of the Four Seasons hotel in Yorkville. I developed this end-of-week habit where I would lug my books downtown right after school, and instead of going to the Toronto Reference Library – where you would find most studious types – I headed for the Four Seasons to get a head start on my homework before my Friday evening socializing began in the area. Frankly, I was surprised (and delighted) that no other students had the same idea. It was a private pleasure – I could transition from suburban student to an honorary hotel guest who opted to study in style. I was happily absorbed in 20th century literature while revelling in the quiet, swank hotel surroundings. It is one of my earliest memories of appreciating beautiful design and the finer things in life. What I looked forward to most was when I would break from my studies and get ready for my evening out in the posh ladies’ lavatory. I relished the opportunity to primp in Toronto’s ultimate powder room at the time. A luxury oasis – even though I was only visiting, it felt like it was all mine. Years later, I completely understand why upscale hotels have long served as the inspiration for many a powder room in private homes. From sleek and contemporary to charming Victorian, the overall feeling is to create a soothing retreat from the world, even if it is just a pleasant respite in between courses at a dinner party. Whatever style you choose, the powder room is an opportunity to spoil your guests and make them feel special. It is a concept that designers and experts in the industry understand well. Rubinet Faucet Company is a Canadian manufacturer specializing in unique faucet designs that grace top luxury hotels and homes all across North America. Owner Domenic Luisi confirms my hotel dreams of powder room perfection by telling me Rubinet supplied all the faucets last year in the Trump hotel and residence, including the lavatory by the lounge in the lobby. “We did the entire room in black – even the faucets were black. It is a matte-black gooseneck faucet from our r-10 series customized with Swarovski crystals and black gloss accents.” •
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Luisi stressed the importance of “taking risks in the powder room because there is nothing really serious going on in that room.” When asked what is the main focal point of the powder room, he said “naturally, I think the faucet is the star of the show and where you should spend the most money.” Luisi believes the faucet sets the tone of the bathroom and it will determine the subsequent design choices. For instance, if you choose Rubinet’s Ice faucet in gold and clear crystal, he recommends repeating the symmetry with the lighting by adding a gold chandelier. Another fan of the faucet is Erik Ambjor of Sonoma Forge, an exclusive line of designer faucets that celebrates the art of metal-working and the beauty of the metal itself. Ambjor agreed that “it def initely adds a sculptural element to a small space.” Sonoma Forge’s hands-free faucet does not require frantic hand-waving to work thanks to an innovative automated technology that doesn’t make use of unreliable infrared or visible sensors. “Besides our signature waterfall spout, the WaterBridge, we offer unique accessories for the powder room. Our CiXX collection of mirror frames makes a bold statement with the hand-forged textures,” he said. It seems all experts agree that the bolder the design, the better. For a straight-out-ofthe-enchanted forest look, Sonoma’s Wherever faucet paired with a log vanity equals the type of drama this little room can offer. Designer Yanic Simard, founder of Toronto Interior Design Group, and Cityline tv design expert agreed. “The powder room is an excellent place to show your personality and make your guests feel good about being in your home. Keep in mind that nobody has to live in this room so you can up the “wow” factor and spring for the dramatic looks you wouldn’t want in your bedroom.” It’s the place for lavish details like wallpaper, oversized slabs, intricate mosaics or bright colours without reservation. A heated floor will impart some physical warmth while lush towels, sculptural art and plant life will soften the space. “Try using something you would normally see outside a bathroom, such as a chic floor lamp, to bring the touch of surprise that makes guests feel at home.” •
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“Naturally, I think the faucet is the star of the show and where you should spend the most money.”
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Simard’s must-have feature in a powder room is a spectacular vanity. “Invest in a beautiful, sculptural surface with a sleek integrated sink or eye-catching vessel. Once you have the right fixtures, everything else is just an opportunity to let your dreams run wild,” Simard summed up. “Our collection of Glass Design vessel sinks in crystal, stone and ceramic are art sculptures in themselves,” said Patricia Ee, marketing director at Canaroma Bath & Tile. To make the most of a vessel sink, she recommends pairing it with the stone alabaster wall-hung vanity from Mastro Fiore. “Once you approach the vanity, it lights up, creating a beautiful glow,” said Ee. Canaroma uses alabaster from a Tuscan quarry in Volterra, Italy, where it is water-treated and mounted on wood. Light is projected onto the stone using the latest led technology, and the optical effect is extraordinary. It is definitely a showpiece item your guests will remember. The embellishment options for a two-piece powder room seem endless. Roman Bath Centre’s Hardev Arora also thinks vessel or decorative-style sinks work better in a powder room than a main bath. “The Kong sink is a beautiful vessel with an organic feel, which lends itself to a variety of decorating styles,” said Arora. “For a glamorous look, the platinum finish works well with polished nickel faucets and hardware and a decorative mirror.” Arora also addressed the other fixture in this room: “when shopping for a toilet, splurge on a fully skirted style.” Anthony Gaudio of Amati Bath Centre, a high-end bath and kitchen showroom, sees an eclectic blend of old and new getting big results, even in a room that averages in size a mere six by four square feet. “Today, a mix of traditional and contemporary are gelled together to get the best of both worlds. We see antique pieces of furniture with stone vessel bowls, wall-mounted contemporary vanities with a weathered stone or bronze vessel. It’s all up to you and your imagination,” he said. As far as trends in bathrooms, both Simard and Allison Trimble, buyer at Ginger’s in the esteemed Castlefield design district, say warm finishes are on trend right now. “Brass and gold with a worn, slightly aged finish reads warmth and sophistication,” said Trimble. “Polished nickel is still very strong, as it is also a warm finish but with sparkle. Crystal accents are also on the rise. Glamour is back.” •
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(Opposite) The sapwood walnut console table and stool ensemble, custom designed and crafted by Michael Ford of Grown Design, sits juxtaposed beneath a Venetian antique mirror with hand-blown embellishments, a find by Irene during a trip to Italy. The family room is at once
“I had in mind to design a very soothing, very earthy feeling place.”
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THE LUXURIANT CANOPY OF URBAN FOREST that envelops the Mineola West neighbourhood in Mississauga inspired the vision of interior designer Irene Gankevitch. Irene was committed to achieving a visual flow between the thoughtfully articulated interior spaces of her 5,700-square-foot home and the park vistas at the back of the three-level residence. “I had in mind to design a very soothing, very earthy-feeling place, and to combine the indoors with the outdoors,” said Irene. “I also wanted to combine three styles – traditional, contemporary and some rustic elements – in creating a serene environment.” Irene turned to builder Joel Atkinson to realize that idea. “He’s very knowledgeable and reliable,” said Irene. “He has great attention to detail, and he solves problems, not runs away from them.” What emerged was a design that pays respect to the bucolic setting, with an interplay between arresting interior spaces and a seasonally changing tableau that embraces 35-foot-high oak, maple and spruce trees a century old. Within each room, wooden beams with a decorative rather than structural purpose act as rough-hewn organic touches. Stain, not paint, enhances the wood grain for added warmth, evoking the feeling of a contemporary chalet. The chalet theme is underscored by triangular cottage-style windows on main and upper levels, and brown trim further enhances the woodsy ambience. •
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(Opposite) From the pear-grain laminate cabinetry to the sleek nine-foot swath of Caesarstone island countertop and the Swarovski LED crystal chandelier, “nothing shouts,” said Irene. “I try to achieve a colour scheme, and everything emerges from that.” (Below left) The backsplash consists of large metallic porcelain tiles butted close sans grout for a seamless effect along with minimal maintenance. (Below right) Miele appliances unobtrusively occupy a kitchen wall for peak efficiency and optimal visual flow.
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The red Murano glass chandelier imparts a jazzy vibe along with wall faucets (opposite) and blithe-spirit statuary. A warm palette of porcelain wall tiles, textured quartzite counter and charcoal-grey laminate and matte glass uppers provides the backdrop (below right). Bar stools by Bonaldo are Italian-made.
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Walnut prevails throughout the interior from the upper-level bedroom flooring, stair railings and steps to the vanities and builtins in each of the four ensuite bathrooms. The bathroom vanities have a raw visual quality – Irene’s preferred effect. “I asked my carpenter to give me walnut pieces with lots of sapwood, the part of walnut that is normally rejected.” The choice has been used to stunning effect, revealing a lighter-patterned grain
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that refers back to the stand of trees on the create a spare vignette in front of the fireplace. opposite side of the large windowpanes. A fortuitous find – a beaded tapestry A simple clear-coat finish maintains the from one of Irene’s trips to a French market au-naturel integrity of the design. – bestows a sumptuous, timeless effect above Taking advantage of the home’s generous the fireplace. The tapestry lining confirms windowpanes is a large ground-floor space with that the piece dates back to at least 1806, the a soaring ceiling. It’s bisected into living room year when a benevolent comtesse donated it and family room by a wide rectangular col- to a local cathedral. “All it took to bring this umn enclosing a fireplace open to the family- magnificent piece into the 21st century was a room side. Two Barcelona chairs, along with a very simple frame to emphasize the artwork custom-made low-profile walnut coffee table, itself,” said Irene. •
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The opposite side of the fireplace defines a more introspective space away from the main activity area, a place where Irene relaxes and recharges after hectic workdays. The kitchen by Italy’s Scavolini presents a contemporary element in Irene’s transitional style mix. Ever the “less is more” adherent, Irene was drawn to the precise modular system and the “green” aspect of the materials. “These cabinets are not made of wood, they are laminates,” she explained. “Firstly, it means there’s no cutting down of trees, and secondly, it’s possible to create any kind of grain. This kitchen features a pear grain.” The upper bank of cabinets has glassfronted doors that open vertically at a touch and repel fingerprints, ensuring low maintenance. Brushed nickel hardware provides the appropriate degree of sheen, along with the stacked stainless steel Miele steam and conventional ovens. The Miele refrigerator and induction cooktop are integrated into the cabinetry, contributing to the seamless kitchen profile. A nine-foot length of Caesarstone with overhang defines the island and its breakfast bar that seats four. On the lower level, a second Scavolini kitchen forms an entertainment hub with a walk-out to the backyard and its meandering creek. This kitchen sets a vibe different from upstairs, with splashes of crimson from the opulent Murano glass chandelier, the sink fixtures and the voluptuous nymph statue posed in arabesque. This engaging decorative triad is set against a charcoal palette that includes a leather-finish quartzite countertop and matte-glass upper cabinets. Irene feels that her design pays homage to Mineola West’s cottage-country status at the turn of the 20th century when city dwellers escaped the stress of Toronto into the leafy dells of Mississauga. Thanks to Irene’s inspired, respectful design, she can continue that tradition. •
The bridge between upstairs bedrooms allows an observation point that encompasses both front and backyard views. Sapwood walnut cabinetry injects a rustic element into the main bath. “Unique grains make the whole thing interesting,” said Irene.
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The sights and sounds of nature’s bounty give bathing in the freestanding MTI tub a quasi-arboreal, skinny-dip sensation.
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BY VICTOR SWOBODA Like a five-star spa, a walk through Weaver & Loom’s huge Thornhill showroom of handmade rugs offers a heady, sensual treat. Even more, it’s a multicultural awakening. In the patterns and knots of the showroom’s thousands of rugs lie centuries-old traditions handed down through generations – the decorative heritage of the world. “We work with mills from all over the world – Turkey, Morocco, India, Pakistan, Tibet, Nepal, Iran, China. Each region has its own techniques,” said Ali Ghassemi, store co-owner with brother Ardalan. The Ghassemi family’s roots in the rug industry extend back four generations.
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Opened to the general public in 2010, their 5,000-square-foot boutique showroom offers the expert service typically reserved for interior designers and architects. A pleasure-filled part of Ali’s day is educating his many first-time buyers. “I make sure clients understand what they’re buying and how prices are determined. They buy with confidence and leave knowing something about rugs.” Choices range from splendid 10-foot by 14foot living room rugs for $1,500 to an antique Qum (Iran) silk masterpiece for $85,000. Staff can also help clients create their own design. Few if any other sellers offer this bespoke
service to the extent Weaver & Loom does. “They will get a traditional handcrafted rug with a modern take,” said Ali. Unique to North America is Weaver & Loom’s Vintage Stitch collection in which the colours of old Persian rugs are carefully removed and a client’s colours are added. The resultant rug has Persian-knotting durability with contemporary styling. A new department offers accessories such as handmade cushions, throw pillows, rawhide floor features and framed silk screens from Britain’s Trowbridge Gallery. Said Ali: “It’s important you end up with what you love.” •
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IT’S NO SURPRISE THAT THIS HOMEOWNER’S favourite accent colour is red. When entering her contemporary home’s two-storey foyer, you immediately stare upward to the sparkling Murano lighting fixture with its mix of clear and bold red pieces. Constructed and designed by Rose Barroso of Barroso Homes, in collaboration with her architect Ali Malek-Zadeh from Urbanscape Group, this state-of-the-art house in Etobicoke’s Kingsway neighbourhood serves two purposes – as a
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showcase of her skills as a builder and designer, as well as a home for her family of four. Wearing both her hats – builder and mom – Rose built a home with details to make her family’s life easier as well as luxe amenities of stylish living in the 21st century. “I think of myself living in every home I build, and about my kids’ lives and how a family uses their home,” said Rose, explaining her building philosophy for the dwelling she calls Art House7. •
Natural light floods into the main floor entry and great room, highlighting the contemporary furnishings and the home’s sleek lines.
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Repeated finishes, such as the natural stone, link the sitting area to the spacious kitchen, which provides a place for cooking and socializing with kids, family and friends.
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The main floor is the heart of the home – a spacious open plan that is the daily meeting place for the family. The foyer leads to a staircase connecting the three levels and garage access, as well as a powder room, walk-in closet and entry into Rose’s office. Built-in shelving showcases her collection of Buddha statues, books and family photos with an oversized glass desk that she designed. It’s a light-filled room overlooking the street, perfect to tackle work details and to host client meetings.
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Floor-to-ceiling glass walls border much of the main floor, with a formal dining area, access to the back deck and yard, family dining area, tv area and an expansive kitchen. A dark wood table that seats 10, a mirrored sideboard and a pair of Lumen Center Italia Coral light fixtures in red dominate the dining room. The nearby seating area features a pair of white leather chairs and a black leather settee. Traditional silk Persian rugs underscore both areas. They feel so good underfoot, it’s like “getting a spa treatment,” Rose said.
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The east side of the main floor is divided by a row of storage cabinets between pillars, a perfect spot to keep toys, games and school supplies as well as three bio-ethanol-fueled fire accents on top, which add sparkle when entertaining. But it’s the Ferrari-red Knabe piano that is an attention-getter. A lucky find at Robert Lowrey Piano Experts, the piano had been brought in on special order but the buyer ultimately decided not to purchase it. Rose claimed it immediately, not just to be showcased in her home, but as a tool for her child’s burgeoning musical skills. •
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The spacious master suite, with its view of the treetops, provides plenty of storage for the couple’s essentials as well as a restful and romantic escape after a busy day.
A circular cement pedestal table, glass-topped, which seats six, is used for daily meals. The adjacent media area with an 80-inch Sharp flatscreen tv and Natuzzi leather couch is the hangout space, while the Barroso-designed kitchen is the link between the two areas. A 19-foot natural stone island with storage along the interior is bordered by a set of six bar stools. All the appliances are Gaggenau, German-made, from the espresso coffee bar to the gas cooktop with side steamer and teppanyaki grill, and surrounded by eco-friendly Polygloss cabinetry produced by the German company Neimann and constructed by Perola Kitchens in Toronto. Rose’s design cues throughout the house can be seen in the use of stainless steel, natural stone, contemporary light fixtures, reflective surfaces, geometric shapes, wide baseboards, custom doors and the repetition of materials and styles. The grey-brown wood-plank flooring is always warm, thanks to radiant heated floors throughout the house, and it complements the wood and leather furniture. But don’t think everything in the house is new. Several pieces have been moved from previous homes or reinvented in this house, like the formal dining table with a newly created natural stone leaf. Technology embraced makes this home “smart” thanks to a control4, a centralized system controlled through embedded iPads on the main floor and upstairs. Premier Smart Homes programmed the security system, surveillance cameras, televisions, sound system, hvac, window coverings, indoor and exterior lighting, music and even the piano – all can be accessed and adjusted with a swipe of a finger, on site or remotely. The upstairs is the more intimate family zone – bedrooms for each child with ensuite bathrooms, a laundry room, spacious gym and airy master suite. Four hundred square feet is dedicated to a walk-in closet. A central wall is painted in Benjamin Moore’s Million Dollar Red. •
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“I think of myself living in every home I build, and about my kids’ lives and how a family uses their home.”
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The expansive platform bed with tufted headboard is built-in and offers a restful view of the tall trees bordering the backyard, while the spacious his-and-hers bathroom has a Maax bathtub, two sinks, a led-lit shower stall and a mix of glass and ceramic tiles, another hallmark of Rose’s style. The master suite has direct access to an outdoor deck, which overlooks the swimming pool and backyard lounge areas. The lower level is multipurpose – a playroom for the kids, office space for the husband, guest
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room with ensuite bathroom, a large spa bathroom with steam room and separate dry sauna, mud room, and a vintage Brunswick snooker table refurbished with red felt imported from the u.k. Despite its moniker as the basement, the numerous windows facing the backyard make it feel like you’re on ground level. Another long island is topped with Caesarstone, with storage, small bar fridge, sink and dishwasher underneath. It flanks a 24-foot glass wall behind which are Vintages racks holding a
685- bottle wine cellar. Rose created it, sourcing the accessories separately to create the custom temperature-controlled area, which may be unconventional in design but is easily accessible and protects the family’s collection. The house features state-of-the-art design and technology, but it’s the small details that make it a Barroso family home. • A bold pink wall is softened by the daughter’s favourite things: white butterflies, a sparkly chandelier, quilted linens and the essential stuffed animals.
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SO WHAT DOES HOME LOOK LIKE WHEN IT’S DESIGNED, built and inhabited by the creative power couple behind the striking interiors of many Oliver & Bonacini-owned restaurants? Super-stylish, of course, yet at the same time surprisingly lived in. Sure, Lindsey and Gerr y Anacleto’s Etobicoke home has the Eames dining table and Knoll armchairs, but the dwelling is no shrine to Modern design. Iconic pieces rub shoulders with scuffed-up sidewalk finds
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and quirky do-it-yourself projects. It’s an open-plan house where the couple’s 10-yearold daughter, Lina, and her friends can run, play and have fun with feisty little Alice, the family’s mini-schnauzer. Lindsey and Gerry met as young colleagues at the international design firm Yabu Pushelberg. Since 1998, they have run their own highly successful commercial and residential design-and-build company, Anacleto Design.
On buying this post-war bungalow, Lindsey and Gerry stripped it down to the bones, put in a new top floor, and added a two-car garage and a heated pool in the backyard – all this in just three and a half months! • Two and a half times more living space was created after building a second floor above a new double-car garage.
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“If you read it at a quiet time alone, it puts a big lump in your throat.”
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When the four trees in the front yard are in bloom, they fill the entire living room window, creating a secluded, forest-like space with gentle light filtering through the leaves.
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“We like to tie an entire house together through the surface finishes for continuity.” Sunlight streaming through the patio doors floods the dining area and bounces off the glass-topped dining table and crisp white walls. This bright space is made still more inviting thanks to a selection of family objects displayed on a vintage iron warehouse shelf unit. Among these articles is a manual sewing machine that was a childhood gift from Lindsey’s grandmother; a model Volkswagen camper van (a father-and-daughter weekend assembly project); and a model of the Empire State Building that’s part of the family’s ever-expanding Lego architecture collection. Lindsey and Gerry love preparing food together, and they’ve even taken cooking classes in Italy and Portugal. So they intentionally placed their kitchen at the centre of the living area to make it the heart of the home. “Often all three of us are here,” said Lindsey. “Lina might be doing her homework at one end of the table while we’re setting it at the other end and making dinner.” The dark, glossy kitchen cabinets and pale grey marble of the work surfaces are repeated in the upstairs bathrooms. “We like to tie an entire house together through the surface finishes for continuity,” explained Gerry. In the living area, the powder-blue sofa radiates chic, both in colour and form. It was rescued from the street and reupholstered to match the steel-legged armchairs. But if you get up close, you’ll see the spots where Lina has absentmindedly picked off sofa buttons while watching tv or where Alice’s claws have got the better of the fabric. “It’s weathered,” said Lindsey, smiling. “It’s a family sofa.” •
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The couple created texture on the wall with painted mdf panels set at different depths – an easy yet effective do-it-yourself piece that they had retrieved from their first office. The Anacleto home is full of such unique touches. This is nowhere more apparent than in the staircase: The spindles are a repeating pattern of several different styles. “We were choosing spindles, and I asked the railing guy to bring me a ton of different kinds,” said Gerry. “When we saw them in the back of his truck, we said, ‘Maybe we should just do all of
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discovered that it was posted in forest reserves all over Portugal – his parents’ country of origin. “If you read it at a quiet time alone, it puts a big lump in your throat,” said Gerry. When designing their home, the couple created a large wall space in the stairwell with this piece in mind. On the upper floor, the master bedroom sits directly above the garage, which gives it the generous footprint of the two-car parking space. Crisp white walls and gauzy drapes across the sixfoot by 16-foot floor-to-ceiling windows create
a dreamy space. Plush vintage Knoll chairs in dove-grey velvet (picked up for $20 apiece), a diy charcoal-grey fabric headboard, along with charcoal grey cushions and throw, all work together to create tactile appeal and a cosy vibe. • The kitchen extractor hood becomes a feature rather than something to hide; bold and metallic, it ties in with the statement lights from Restoration Hardware in the dining room. The glass backsplash behind the sink opens up the space and lets sunlight bathe the kitchen.
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‘I don’t hate everything – I still love my floors !” “We didn’t pick any bold colours because I think we would tire of them, and we like things with longevity,” said Lindsey. Boutique hotels in which the couple has stayed inspired the master bedroom. “If you’re getting ready for a night out in New York or Italy, you feel different,” said Gerry. “When there’s a sense of luxury in the décor, you feel ‘I deserve to look great today.’ ” The couple talked about their bathrooms in terms of “his and hers.” The dramatic blackwalled and dark marble master bathroom is their “masculine” one, while the “feminine” one, which Lina uses, is luminous white. Gerry’s favourite part of the master bathroom is the under-floor heating. “When you have one of those days when you hate everything in the world, you step in here, and you’re like, ‘I don’t hate everything – I still love my floors!’ ” he said with a laugh. The minimalist Philippe Starck-designed fixtures in the second bathroom let the oversized Baroque-style mirror, resting against the wall, grab all the attention. “Everything is so clean in here, and without that piece, it would feel sterile,” said Lindsey. “It brings the fun.” In this house, designed with its occupants’ everyday happiness in mind, fun is the one essential. •
(Opposite) The gauzy drapes in the master bedroom create soothing shades of white. (Above) The Zen mood of the bedroom carries through to the master bathroom where a stone Buddha bust resides. (Below) The sleek high-gloss cabinetry in the second bathroom repeats that of the kitchen, creating flow throughout the house.
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VIVA ITALIA For Palazzetti, Italian design is simply amore BY WAHEEDA HARRIS
THE SIMPLE EXTERIOR OF DESIGN MECCA PALAZZETTI, at the corner of Lawrence and Dufferin, belies its elegant interior. Inside the two-storey emporium are numerous examples of contemporary Italian design – reason to take time in the showroom. From the highly recognizable accessories by Fornasetti to the low-slung furniture by Alivar, this store is a showcase of top-quality contemporary style.
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Celebrating 25 years of operation – 20 years at the current location – Palazzetti is the passionate endeavour of a mother-daughter team, Fabia Sadoch and Fedra Day. They brought Italian modern classics to Canada at a time when contemporary design was believed to be too daring. Although daring design remains in evidence, most items at Palazzetti are timeless, fitting equally into a large family home or a compact condominium.
The store’s stock is selected during regular visits to the Milan Furniture Fair and as a result of long-standing partnerships with Italian design companies such as Artemide, Enrico Pellizzoni, Horm, Erba and Flou. Palazzetti’s furniture for living room, media room or bedroom is in demand by interior designers and clients looking for European-inspired, well-made items using leather, linen, chrome, wood and glass. “We see more customers who have become well-versed in design and want to find items for the home that are unique and original,” explained Sadoch. The 6,500 square feet of store space in Palazzetti showcase the current trends of linear shapes, clean styles and neutral earth tones. Customers can expect to see bold design favoured over bright colour, with unusual combinations such as a leather and linen upholstered chair or a stylish platform bed with hidden storage. The store is also the place for one-of-akind items. Exclusive to Palazzetti are several showroom pieces from Erba and Horm, as well as numerous items from Fornasetti and the current head of Fornasetti Atelier, Barnaba Fornasetti: pillows, objets d’art and rugs in signature black and white or showing influences of ancient Roman and Greek styles. The showroom also features contemporary ceramic and glass accessories, a hallmark of Italian style. While the main floor offers a wide array of items for public spaces in the home, the upper level is more about the bedroom. Beds, benches and accessories on display would make anyone’s private space worthy of note. Some Palazzetti offerings are from their private-label furniture collection. Custom articles of solid wood from Sadoch’s husband’s plantation in Belize include a desk and dining and coffee tables. These dense tables are one of a kind, with each piece revealing unique characteristics of the wood’s beauty. The store also has original art by Eve and contemporary abstract paintings. These items along with the rest of Palazzetti’s distinctive collection ensure stylish contemporary décor for the bold, modern home. •
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MY LIFE IS BUSY AND FULL OF NEW ADVENTURES. I wouldn’t have it any other way, but sometimes I need to recharge body and soul. I need to set myself up for more filming or renovating my labour-of-love property in Italy. Taking advantage of my annual springtime urge for shedding pounds and getting back in shape, I recently tried out The Ranch At Live Oak/Malibu, and I’m reaping the benefits now. Some people choose to join a gym or ramp up their yoga classes or sign up for one of many weight-loss clubs. Me, I like to get away. I love the starvation vacation, the detox camps and the boot camps. I’ve attended these places for years. They wake up my metabolism and kick-start healthy eating habits and exercise routines for the coming months. These trips have also become a time to think and plan for the year, to review what’s important and what’s not. They’re a vacation to de-clutter your thoughts and spring-clean your body.
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THE RANCH AT LIVE OAK/MALIBU The Ranch has it all. High up in the Santa Monica Mountains, just off the California coast, this new retreat is one of a kind. The owners have converted a former kids’ camp into what their website calls “our luxury boot camp.” You wake to gentle chimes at 5:30 a.m. for yoga, prepare for the daily hike, and then have breakfast. The hike afterwards is relentless, four to five hours climbing high into the mountains up and down narrow tracks. The views almost make up for it: unspoiled vistas of forests, ocean and secluded meadows. When you’re just about ready to toss your backpack over a cliff, you arrive to a welcome back at The Ranch, and lunch. The food is outstanding. The chef brings a whole other meaning to vegetarian and glutenand dairy-free meals. He’s a scientist and chef rolled into one. Every guest is astounded by the unique flavours that he’s capable of producing. Even the most diehard foodie can learn something new in this chef’s kitchen. •
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(Top, right) Rustic chic Ranch-style: A massive metal table sits on flooring made from recycled scaffolding planks in The Ranch’s bright white dining room. Such faded old planks have been used for floors, tables and benches. They’ve even been stained and hung as art throughout The Ranch.
Most of the produce served at The Ranch At The Ranch you certainly work out hard, eat comes from the property, and they recently well and get fantastic results in just a week. introduced their Farm-to-Table Culinary Ex- You meet other guests from around the world perience. It’s a week-long hands-on program and learn new tips for rebooting your metabthat offers knowledge and experience in the olism and eating a healthy, clean diet. But the fundamentals of vegetarian cooking, new uniqueness of The Ranch experience comes culinary techniques and menu planning. from the sheer joy of resting your exhausted The course also includes training in the art muscles at the end of each day in such delightof cultivating organically grown produce in ful surroundings. The staff is determined to The Ranch’s garden. get results – and they do. Inches and pounds After lunch and a 45-minute rest, you’re are not only lost by all, they’re lost in style. gently cajoled to the “romper room,” a stateof-the-art gym in a converted barn. Here DEBBIE BRINGS THE RANCH HOME every muscle in the body is stretched and It’s not difficult to replicate The Ranch’s modworked. Three hours later, relief arrives in ern rustic style and create a relaxed, inviting the form of the best massage that I have ever atmosphere in your own home. Basic materihad. Fourteen tired but glowing guests then als such as wood and stone connote timeless finish their day with another inventive and strength and solidity. The new trend of recycdelicious meal. After that it’s time to enjoy ling scaffolding boards is growing fast, and the privacy of your room for sleep. they’re admired for their dusty, greyish tones. The individual bedrooms and the com- Surround yourself in nature’s most relaxed mon areas are at once chic and rustic. Faded shades – greens of the forest, yellowish browns old scaffolding planks are used as floorboards, of straw and hemp, and weathered-wood greys tables, benches and even vegetable beds in the – to provide a background for a peaceful space garden. The communal living-dining room that inspires meditation and rejuvenation. has soaring beamed ceilings, oversized fur- Top-quality natural-fibre bed linens and white nishings and one massive metal table where fabrics for simply chic upholstery will also you all eat. The experience is like hanging out relax and soothe your senses. • in someone’s beautiful home.
(Opposite, bottom right) Tranquil shades of weathered grey and straw browns create a serene, comforting atmosphere in The Ranch’s inviting bedrooms.
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SOMETIMES PATIENCE REALLY IS A VIRTUE. Lucy D’Angelo, her husband Steve and their three children lived in their approximately 3,200-square-foot Etobicoke bungalow from the 1970s for nearly 10 years before they finally decided to do something about the less-thanperfect first floor. They had already undertaken other renovations to supplement changes by previous owners in the ’90s, including creating an addition above the garage, where Steve has his music studio.
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But the downstairs interior had been neglected, and it was a definite candidate for a major rethink. It felt “gated,” according to Lucy, especially in the kitchen area. The floors were white ceramic with a lot of chips, and the kitchen cupboards were cream-coloured with a Formica base. Plus the kitchen was separated from the dining room. There was a wall in what is now the peninsula area and it all lacked natural light. The ’70s design was boxy and dark, especially since the D’Angelo family enjoys enter-
taining and spending social time in the kitchen. “I wanted the space to have an airy feel about it because when you were in the kitchen before, you felt you weren’t part of the rest of the house,” said Lucy, who had definite ideas about reimagining the first floor. • Looking at the home in terms of a 3-D sculpture led designer Adriana Mot to place a custom-made sevenfoot-high maplewood chair near the entranceway so that the eye naturally peeks left and right.
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Finding the right designer for this chopped-up, angled space proved to be a challenge. The D’Angelos interviewed three candidates before choosing Adriana Mot, principal with Dochia Interior Design, whose energy and ideas won them over. During the renovation, Lucy and Steve were feeling hesitant about some of the changes Mot was suggesting, but Lucy said the designer assuaged their fears by getting them to take the time to really visualize her ideas: “She could see the big picture in her mind.”
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The big picture for Mot involved creating a flowing, cohesive space out of the choppy interior. She looked at the D’Angelo home in terms of a sculpture. She noted the house’s unusual positioning to the street, with an entrance from the side of a covered porch, as well as a dramatic, sloped ceiling and an entranceway cluttered with trinkets and mirrors. “The ceiling caught my attention from my first step in. The space felt very dramatic – den, kitchen, dining room – one big slope,” Mot explained. •
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Lighting plays an important role in unifying the kitchen-dining space. Mot used black Beat lights above the kitchen peninsula and white pendants from Moooi above the dining table to impart a sense of rhythm, reflecting Steve’s interest in music.
“Every designer is fascinated by chairs; I think this is my chair.”
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(Opposite) Lucy and Steve entertain often, so they wanted to be able to interact with their guests but maintain a sense of privacy and separation. They did this by opening the kitchen toward the dining room but leaving the entranceway separated from them by a divider.
She saw her challenge: find a way to deal with directions so you can peek left and peek right.” the depth of the hall, which was positioned She found the answer in a chair, but this is next to the kitchen. Lucy wanted some privacy, no ordinary seat. To make an opening statebut she also wanted an enlarged kitchen to ac- ment, Mot designed a seven-foot angular maple commodate the family’s entertaining. As well, chair, its back flush up against a divider, on the the D’Angelos wanted to open up the kitchen other side of which stands a tall kitchen cabinet. toward the dining room while maintaining a “Every designer is fascinated by chairs; I think this is my chair,” she said with a laugh. separate entry between the two areas. “Looking at the space more in terms This functional piece of art, put together of a 3-d sculpture made me think of pla- at Built Toronto, replaces a wall that divided cing something to take your eye in both the space and now creates a focal point. It also
brings out an audible “Wow!” from their friends. Once Mot was able to configure the challenging space presented by the first floor, her mind opened to other possibilities: a two-sided fireplace and special niche, angled kitchen counters, white upper kitchen cabinets practically leaning over the dining room, and a contrasting buffet in the dining room. “It’s very dynamic,” said Mot, who used Scavolini for the sleek, modern kitchen. •
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Lighting was used as another tool to keep the energy flowing. The fixtures tell a subtle story, creating a rhythm that links the space from kitchen to dining room to hallway. In a nod to Steve the musician, Mot used understated black pendant Beat lights in the kitchen. Mot also added a custom-designed fireplace with a niche beside it to tie together the first floor space. “As a room divider it is just stunning, and it creates a view from one room to the other,” said David Steckel, general contractor with Black General Contracting, who worked on the project from last April to its completion in September. But the fireplace proved to be a challenge to get just right and required a lot of ventilation. Steckel ended up putting a custom grill on one side because the walls were becoming too hot. He faced a few other challenges in the unusual space: managing a subfloor that turned out to be concrete (instead of the customary wood), matching the existing staircase to the grey of the wood, and changing windows and adding skylights. Once the renovation began to take shape, Lucy was able to indulge her love of searching for furniture, rugs and other design elements, right down to choosing wallpaper her husband declared to be “so Mad Men.” “Now there’s a feeling, when we’re cooking and eating, that everything is here,” she said of the finished project. “When I have people over for parties, they say, ‘this house is sexy. You’re in a space that’s very different.’” And worth the wait. •
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Smokey, a Ganaraskan dog, was an integral part of the renovations, following the action from room to room. Here he lies near the steps to the basement entertainment area, with its wallpaper chosen by Lucy and declared by Steve to be “so Mad Men.”
“Now there’s a feeling, when we’re cooking and eating, that everything is here.”
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FROM SUPERMODEL TO SUPER DESIGNER: Kathy has been featured in 13 consecutive Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions. Now she commands the cover of Forbes magazine as a world-class businesswoman. Her empire spans lines of furniture, home accessories, books, fitness videos, and fashion accessories. Recently, I spoke to Kathy and was blown
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away not just by what she said but by her warmth also. Kathy is a down-to-earth powerhouse – that’s the best way to describe a woman who has built a $2-billion business empire, making her one of the wealthiest women in the world. I was inspired by our conversation to stay the course with my magazines and, most important, to create value.
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LL: KATHY, WHEN WERE YOU BITTEN BY THE ENTREPRENEURIAL BUG? KI: I think it was when I was four years old: I started collecting rocks. I was quite fascinated by the irregularity of their shape and how the ocean washed over them. My sister Mary and I would paint them and sell them from the back of a truck. My rocks were not as nice, so I sold them for less. I think that was my first brush with being an entrepreneur. LL: TELL ME ABOUT YOUR LINE, JARDIN. KI: Jardin offers solutions to help create a more beautiful living space. The brand is designed for busy moms. Jardin products include rugs, furniture, accessories, lighting, wall art, cut flowers, candles and more. We derive inspiration from colour palettes in nature, like the sky and wild flowers. LL: HOW DO YOU TEST YOUR PRODUCTS? KI: Actually, you'll laugh, Leah, but my home is a lab. I tell the kids to jump on the furniture to test its resilience. LL: TELL ME ABOUT THE $7,000 BUDGET YOU GAVE NICHOLAS WALKER. KI: I brought Nicholas in to produce a model garden for me. The reason I gave him that budget is because real families deal with real budgets, and most are struggling. So I told him to take what he does and make it real, with a real budget. And he did it. Then we won the top prize at the San Francisco Flower and Garden Show. Customers appreciate good value. LL: TELL ME HOW YOUR MODELING CAREER HAS INFLUENCED YOUR CURRENT CAREER PATH. KI: To be honest, whenever I walked the red carpet, I always thought about how I wanted to design it. I saw my modeling career as a way to save for college. When I eventually started my apparel brand, I made sure that I asked for extra sizing and used mature ladies as my models to reflect the notion that beauty comes at every age. LL: HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR BUSINESS PHILOSOPHY? KI: First of all, there is no such thing as a quick buck. I believe it’s crucial to build, grow and cultivate solid relationships. Most of my team has been working with me for 24 years. Another thing: as women we try to do everything. I learned the hard way to work to my strengths. I also strongly believe in the importance of family and honouring my priorities. I started
my sock business in 1993. Yes, I was selling socks, but the point was establishing the right price-tovalue ratio. If the product has integrity, it will succeed. In terms of family, my parents play a huge role in my life. The most important thing they taught me is to treat people well. People are more important than process. LL: I ALSO SPOKE TO NICHOLAS WALKER ABOUT KATHY’S JARDIN LINE. HERE’S WHAT HE HAD TO SAY WHEN I ASKED HIM HOW HE STARTED WORKING WITH KATHY IRELAND. NW: Kathy invited me to join her design and marketing team in 2000. She wanted to know the best platform to launch the outdoor division of Kathy Ireland Worldwide. I knew it would be the San Francisco Garden and Flower Show. We launched Jardin at the sfgfs in 2001 by competing with a sustainable solution-oriented garden experience that embraced Kathy's mission statement: Finding solutions for families, especially busy moms. We were humbled to receive the gold medal. It was a powerful way to begin Jardin. LL: WAS THERE A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN YOUR CHILDHOOD OR ADULTHOOD WHERE YOU REALIZED THAT YOU WANTED TO PURSUE GARDENING AS A PROFESSION? NW: I remember how I loved gardening with my two grandmothers, who were both avid gardeners. I loved learning all of their secrets that they learned from their ancestors. I felt as if they were passing a mystical baton from generations before me. LL: WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE PLANT AND/OR FLOWER? NW: I love the Quercus agrifolia – the coastal live oak – because, as a tree, it generates oxygen 24/7 (not all trees do). It can survive a fire, is evergreen, drought tolerant. These oaks live hundreds of years and are as majestic as they are beautiful. LL: WHAT'S IT LIKE WORKING WITH KATHY? NW: It’s a blessing and a privilege to work with Kathy because she is the real deal. She rolls up her sleeves and works side by side with her team day in and day out. She is so committed to serving our customers that she is relentless in her demand for excellence, and her attention to detail is laser accurate. She insists every day that any product, new or old, must contain a solution. She leads us by example with a firm, focused and kind manner. •
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Stone Port, in Concord, provided the elegant Calacatta marble used to highlight the foyer and living room. According to the company’s Richard Cotton, Calacatta is one of the most desirable marbles. In this home, its glossy white surface and veins of subtle grey running throughout complement the grey tones of the painted walls.
IMAGINE BUYING A LOTTERY TICKET AND WINNING an 8,000-square-foot-plus luxury home, brand new, with all the bells and whistles, touches of European elegance, and no expense spared. In May, this dream will become a reality for the very lucky winner of the grand prize property in the Princess Margaret Home Lottery. This fortunate lottery ticket holder will be given the keys to 1 Stallions Court in Vaughan – a striking 8,037 square-foot-home built by Greenpark Homes along a crescent road. “Greenpark has been there since the beginning of the Princess Margaret Home Lottery 15 years ago,” said Jack Celli, the interior design director of the company. “It seems like every year the grand prize gets bigger and bigger and more and more opulent. Also this year the size of the lot is quite large, one of the biggest we have given away, at roughly 200 by 300 feet.” Celli took his design inspiration from a recent trip to Italy and France and incorporated it into the Stallions Court home. “I loved that many buildings juxtaposed classic and modern design elements: 21st-century wrought iron with old-world marble; modern glass and ornate limestone,” he said. “I decided that ‘classic with a twist of contemporary’ was the perfect look for this show home. •
“The living room features a standout floor-to-ceiling fireplace, which is a showpiece.”
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“In Europe they keep the integrity of the Old-World structures but incorporated with the modern era,” Celli added. “You’ll see a beautiful old bank with the ornate details from back in the day, and a modern ATM machine in front of it, or quaint little bistros that haven’t changed, but with high-tech, modern furniture outside – this is Europe. I took this combination and thought we could do that in the house.” Beiges, grey accents and walnut colours are featured throughout, with a soft palette of colours on the walls for an overall warm effect. Arabesque-shaped marble tiles with a beautiful border of wood lead from the entranceway through the fireside family room to the custom kitchen, featuring top-of-the-line appliances. The kitchen offers a variation on the typical centre island – built into it is a banquette instead of the usual breakfast bar or eating area. “Instead of facing the cooking area, you are looking into the eating area and family room,” said Celli. “The whole large room (measuring 54 feet by 20 feet) is a large entertaining area, with two doors leading to the outdoor lanai, with gas barbecue and outdoor furniture, so you could have a great outdoor party.” •
“It seems like every year the grand prize gets bigger and bigger and more and more opulent.” The family room’s entertainment centre with built-in fireplace calls attention to the white subway tiles used as a design motif throughout the house.
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A warm palette of greys softens the white of the marble accents, especially in the fireside family room.
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To create the ideal family setting in the kitchen, Celli added an almost whimsical freestanding banquette that offers a view of the eating area and family room. The banquette doubles as storage space and, with its marble top, replaces the more traditional kitchen island.
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The kitchen opens to a two-storey library and dining room, and then the living room. The second storey is home to a hotel-inspired master sanctuary, media room and laundry area, along with girl’s, boy’s and guest suites. What really spells elegance at 1 Stallions Court, though, is the marble. The foyer and living room feature a patterned Calacatta marble in white with grey veining. “The living room features a standout floor-to-ceiling fireplace, which is a showpiece,” said Richard Cotton, vice-president, director of sales and marketing for Stone Port, manufacturer and distributor of natural stone, marble, mosaic and porcelain tile products. The family room fireplace is set off in glass subway tile mosaic reflected spectacularly along the floors and walls throughout the house. The powder room uses Imperial Coffee marble from Spain in dark brown, with lighter veining throughout, and the second floor and laundry room feature a basic honed and filled silver travertine, accenting the subtle grey tones throughout the house. •
“Instead of facing the cooking area, you are looking into the eating area and family room.”
As in the rest of the house, the kitchen features warm grey-toned walnut flooring. A highlight in the room is the two-inch by four-inch white glass mosaic tiles used in the cooktop backsplash and on the walls above the countertops for a very clean and simple look.
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The ensuite master bathroom offers his-and-hers amenities and a custom-print porcelain mural of Michelangelo’s David that dazzles visitors.
The absolute showstopper, though, has to be the custom print porcelain mural in the master ensuite his-and-hers bathroom. It’s an 8-foot by 16-foot recreation of the face of Michelangelo’s David. “The mural was a challenge for our factory to do,” said Cotton, “and it’s unique. When I stood in the house as people were walking through, they said ‘Wow!’ when they spotted it on the back wall of the shower.” The master bedroom is large enough to be able to float the king bed in the middle of the room as well as accommodate a home office, Jack Celli added. “By pushing the bed to the centre of the room, you get more exposure to views.” The bedroom also features its own private deck. Despite its opulence, 1 Stallions Court is not ostentatious, he insisted. “It’s warm, homey, inviting. It’s very liveable.” •
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By pushing the bed to the centre of the room, you get more exposure to views.”
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The master bedroom, which opens out to its own private deck, is one of Celli’s favourite areas. A home office “hides” behind the bed, which appears to float in the centre of the room.
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RE-INVENTING A CENTURY-OLD HOME for a modern family of four in Toronto’s exclusive Lawrence Park North neighbourhood was a challenge that interior designer Catlin Stothers took on with gusto. Built in 1912, the 2,800 -square-foot, three-storey house passed through the hands of three generations before Ron and Jo Ann Dizy bought it in 2003. Rather than raze the building, which was crying out for an overhaul, the owners decided to renovate. The couple wanted
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Stothers put her detail-oriented approach and problem-solving talent to work, getting the most out of the limited square footage. With touches of traditionalism and contemporary whimsy, her design catches the eye. “I couldn’t have done it without Catlin,” said Jo Ann. “She gave me confidence and helped me stay true to the vision.” • Due to its angular format, the front room lacked the space to accommodate standard-sized furniture. A backless chaise longue and suspended Bubble chair are the perfect solution.
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“I couldn’t have done it without Catlin. She gave me confidence and helped me stay true to the vision.”
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Each room acts like a dramatic opening scene, dazzling viewers with plays of walnut timber, glass and stone finishes, textural fabrics and colourful art. Walls of understated white and soft grey are combined with distinctive and slightly quirky statement pieces, adding character and a sense of fun. The original interior was very dark with exposed painted brick, wainscoting and heavy gumwood detailing. During renovation, ceilings were pushed up by one foot and walls were pushed
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out. All the original decorative detailing and mouldings were squared off, leaving clean lines. Gleaming white Statuario marble floors with radiant heating add luxury to the entry. Dark-stained timber flooring in maple continues throughout the rest of the interior, grounding the space and creating a pleasing contrast with the surrounding white. Unassuming plaster walls are dramatically juxtaposed with feature wallpaper that adds visual interest and further counterbalances the white.
In a room for quiet reading and relaxing that Jo Ann affectionately calls “the away room” are modern design pieces such as a transparent Bubble chair suspended from the ceiling. Other pieces convey whimsy, such as the wall-hung set of staggered miniature sculptures of climbing men, or the white ceramic poodle lamp with fancy feather shade. An office unit with floor-to-ceiling storage for Jo Ann’s office supplies cleverly conceals an old-style radiator. •
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(Opposite) The family roomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s custom-made walnut storage units are paired with metal finishes, imparting a sense of drama and warmth. (Below) A sleek white console table is offset by a kaleidoscope of colour in the form of 500 balloons intricately wound around a wooden stool. The piece is called Balloona and is by Canadian artist Natalie Kruch.
The family dreamed of turning it into a functional and orderly space.
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Designers know the effectiveness of a striking canvas: the focal point of the dining room is a painting of an owl in bright colours. It overlooks a custom-made, 10-footlong, walnut table and bench seat that were tailored to suit the proportions of the room. The kitchen adjoining the dining area has simple clean lines and a high ceiling. A spectacular pendant light called The Molecule illuminates an 11-foot island and its Caesarstone top. A new wall separating the kitchen
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With their eye for detail and sense of fun, designer and client have created a balance between simplicity and eccentricity – an ideal marriage. •
The original walk-through closet and the ensuite were merged to allow for a more substantial and comfortable master bathroom. The Statuario marble and walnut finishes have been repeated upstairs to create continuity.
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