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EDITOR’S LETTER

AS AN EDITOR, I have been privileged to visit some spectacular homes. And I have noticed that despite the fact that each house is unique in its design, decor and architecture, there is something that all homes have in common.

Their kitchens are the focus of family life.

It was ever so. The kitchen has always been the go-to room for intimate conversations, homework, coffee klatches and weeknight dinners. What’s new though is that kitchens are now showpieces, as highly designed as other rooms. In fact, I’ve noticed something curious: even people who never cook – the ones who do little more than prepare their morning coffee in the space – want well-designed kitchens with all the bells and whistles that serious cooks have.

In this, Vancouver Home’s third annual special kitchens issue, we show you some gorgeous kitchens, all of which are main-attraction rooms. Consider the homeowner who opted for cherry-red cabinetry to make a strong design statement. Saturated colour creates a visual lure in a kitchen that is right at the centre of an open-plan condominium.

“This kitchen is the showpiece of my home,” the homeowner told writer Susan Kelly.

STEPHANIE WHITTAKER Editor-in-Chief stephanie@movatohome.com

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Another kitchen, profiled by writer Julie Gedeon, highlights another design trend.

Many homeowners are opting for a seamless f low between their kitchens and outdoor spaces. It’s a reflection of how we use our kitchens during the summer.

The Vancouver Home team has been busily sourcing some of the coolest kitchen tools on the market for this issue. Whether you’re an avid home cook who dreams of having copper mixing bowls and hand-made porcelain serving dishes, or your kitchen is simply the space in which you prepare that morning coffee, you’ll love our guide to the latest in cookware.

Your kitchen is the heart of your home.

May you be inspired to make the most of it.

There are several ways you can stay in touch with us:

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CONTRIBUTORS

JANE AUSTER Jane Auster is an inveterate home renovator who loves to read and write about how other people tackle home improvements. The writer-editor takes a keen interest in urban development as well as home decor, and has written for various publications on these subjects.

What impressed her most about the whole-home reno she profiled in this issue was how the design team managed to open the property completely to panoramic, breathtaking views of English Bay.

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JULIE GEDEON A lifelong writer and, more recently, writing coach, Julie Gedeon says she appreciated Paul Kyle’s insights as a long-time art dealer and the son of famed Canadian abstract painter Joseph Kyle. Says Julie: “Paul considers the act of art – when the artist is involved in the creative process – paramount. And if the artist manages to convey some of that experience to viewers, he says, that’s the gravy.�

That success is evident in the paintings by Kyle on display at Room8, which Julie explored.Â

SUSAN KELLY Contributing writer Susan Kelly can appreciate the clean, stylish look of white kitchens. But after seeing so many in recent years, she longed for something truly different. She got it with the resplendent, brazenly red kitchen she profiled for us. “The homeowner and designer really went for the bold,� she said. “And the European styling is interpreted in a way that is so right for downtown Vancouver.�

Susan is a frequent contributor to Vancouver Home who specializes in writing about style and decor.Â

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TONY WHITNEY Tony Whitney has a lifelong interest in fine craftsmanship and precision engineering, whether it’s found in an Omega watch, a hand-crafted kitchen knife or a Mercedes-Benz automobile. He calls himself an enthusiastic, if not too talented, cook, and is very particular about the knives he uses – hence his story in this issue. He spoke to kitchen knife manufacturers in Japan and Europe to gather information on some of the world’s finest cutlery. His media experience is lengthy and varied and includes radio, television, upscale lifestyle magazines, business magazines and websites in Canada, Europe and the US.

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CONTENTS

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ON THE COVER

Award-winning renovation opens this kitchen to the outdoors.

DUNDARAVE MAKEOVER

A home is renovated to take full advantage of spectacular views

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EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK

Our guide to the best accessories for your kitchen

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THIS JUST IN

A selection of new items for your home.

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CONTENTS

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK Our guide to the best accessories for your kitchen

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THE CHEF’S SPECIAL Iron Chef Rob Feenie creates memorable meals at Cactus Club Cafe

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CURTAIN CALL What’s on-trend in window coverings

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WINE WOW Contemporary-style cellars allow oenophiles to store their wine in style

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TOWNHOUSE TRANSFORMATION A redesigned kitchen gets an industrial look

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DUNDARAVE MAKEOVER A home is renovated to take full advantage of spectacular views

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MARVELLOUS MOSAICS Tiny tiles create major impact in kitchens

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VAST SELECTION Store stocks items from 100 of the finest furniture manufacturers

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OUTSIDE IN A Coquitlam kitchen is designed with a seamless connection to the outdoors

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CLOSET CONFIDENTIAL Design creativity is as important in closets as in the rest of the house

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FORM AND COLOUR Joseph Kyle’s vibrant paintings are highly coveted a decade after his death

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CAREFULLY CURATED Every antique that Cedric DuPont sells is specially chosen for its beauty and value

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FABULOUS FIFTIES A Delta kitchen is designed in a mid-century style

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LIGHTEN UP A renovation opens a kitchen to welcome in more light

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APPLIANCE TRENDS What’s hot in the kitchen in 2016

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Homeowner opts for cherry-red cabinets in his kitchen makeover

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DESIGN

1. A WOLF IN CHEF’S CLOTHING This stylish blender is part of Wolf Gourmet, a collection of countertop appliances and kitchen tools that offer professional features, timeless styling, and the attention to detail expected from Wolf. The collection includes a countertop convection oven, high-performance blender, four-slice toaster, seven-piece chef’s cutlery set, and 10-piece cookware set.

——— Bradlee Distributors www.bradleedistributors.com

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2. “BASALT” BEAUTY Pietra Di Basalto tiles have the look of natural stone with the technical performance of porcelain tile. Faithful to the natural stone it emulates, this tile has meticulously captured every detail, from the granular movement to the reflective dust speckles. Available in 12" x 24", five colours, matte finish.

——— C&S Tile Distributors 2820 Ingleton Ave., Burnaby www.ceramstone.com 604-435-4431

3. FLORAL FANCY This spectacular French 19th-century Louis XV-style Coromandel and ormolu armoire is raised by elegant cabriole legs with richly chased pierced ormolu sabots and a unique inlaid red filet.

The scalloped frieze is centered by a floral inlay, and at each top corner, there is a pierced ormolu mount flanking five lacquered symbols, all below the original Brocatelle d’Espagne mottled marble top. 112 cm W x 41 cm D x 186 cm H. ——— Cedric DuPont Antiques 3415 South Dixie Hwy., West Palm Beach, Florida 561-835-1319

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DESIGN

1. TAKE A SEAT The Ying armchair and ottoman by Hugues Chevalier Paris confer a classic, elegant look on any room thanks to their sleek design. The Ying’s arms and feet are crafted of sycamore wood, available in a matte or glossy lacquered finish and in a choice of eight colours. Choose between 35 colours of leather and custom fabrics. The armchair can be integrated seamlessly with the Ying ottoman.

——— Hugues Chevalier Paris 75 West 7th Ave., Vancouver www.hugueschevalier.com 604-708-9701

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2. EFFORTLESS EASE James is a suave recliner from the new Stressless you collection by Stressless.

It combines quality and comfort with exquisite design. The patented Plus system provides perfect lower back and neck support, whether you’re sitting upright or reclining. James’s aluminum frame and adjustable neck pillow will fit in perfectly with your urban home.

——— INspiraton Furniture 1275 West 6th Ave., Vancouver www.inspirationfurniture.ca 604-730-1275

3. THE WELL-DRESSED FIREPLACE Swede Emma Olbers designed this elegantly simple set of fireplace tools and wood basket for Eldvarm. She prides herself on being “a furniture designer with an eco heart” and strives to make products that are environmentally friendly. In 2014, Olbers won Elle Decoration, Sweden’s Young Designer of the Year award.

——— Inform Interiors 50 & 97 Water St., Vancouver www.informinteriors.com 604-682-3868

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1. PERFECT PANS A pan might seem like a straightforward object to design, but smallness of scale does not equate lack of complexity. This carefully designed set from Demeyere has a formal simplicity that makes it visually as comfortable on the table as over a flame. It’s balanced in the hand and on the cooktop, with a good pouring lip.

——— Inform Interiors 50 & 97 Water St., Vancouver www.informinteriors.com 604-682-3868

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2. SITTING PRETTY The Dominique sofa from Hugues Chevalier Paris puts a new spin on Art Deco style.

Available in four sizes and sectional models, Dominique is made of sycamore wood that comes in a lacquered matte or glossy finish.

Thirty-five colours of leather available as well as fabrics. All sofas can be customized.

——— Hugues Chevalier Paris 75 West 7th Ave., Vancouver www.hugueschevalier.com 604-708-9701

3. MULTITASKING IN STYLE As functional as it is stylish, the Paramount executive desk features three full-extension drawers on each side. Both bottom file drawers lock and accommodate legal- and letter-size files. The center features a drop-front keyboard drawer with an ergonomic palm rest and storage compartments. Gold-leaf accents and a half shelf at the bottom base rail complete the look.

——— Paramount Furniture 5520 Minoru Blvd., Richmond www. paramountfurniture.ca 604-273-0155

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DESIGN

1. ENGINEERED COMFORT, INHERENT STYLE The Julia sofa is from the new Stressless YOU collection by Stressless. With an urban design sensibility, Stressless you items feature the innovative BalanceAdapt system, which automatically adapts the seat angle to your movements. Every seat can be adjusted individually. No settings or adjustments are needed, and there are no levers or handles to spoil Julia’s clean Nordic lines.

——— INspiraton Furniture 1275 West 6th Ave., Vancouver www.inspirationfurniture.ca 604-730-1275

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2. CHARMING CHAIR Designed by Paola Navone for Baxter Italia, the small and elegant upholstered Etah chair with filigree frame and soft padding is perfect for any dining room, kitchen or boudoir. It features an iron-copper frame, goose down padding, and a soft leather seat in a choice of colours. 45 cm W, 57 cm D, 85 cm H. ——— ROOM8 Suite 110 – 1706 West 1st Ave., Vancouver www.room8.ca 604-734-1323

3. DOGGY DINING Treat man’s (and woman’s) best friend to an elegant bowl from Time in Box. Made in Italy, the bowls come in various shapes with Swarovski crystal details and are finished in a matte lacquer in black, white, cream, pink and Tiffany blue. Time in Box also offers luxurious hand-crafted pet beds in walnut with eco-leather, down-filled cushions.

Various finishes and styles.

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Italia kitchen from the Arclinea Collection, design Antonio Citterio. arclinea.com

Introducing Armour.

The new innovative material from Arclinea, made from the latest generation of resins. Durable, scratch resistant, fingerprint resistant and easy to clean.

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GADGET GUIDE

1. THE DAILY GRIND ———

EVERY KITCHEN NEEDS THE RIGHT TOOLS FOR THE JOB

A welcome change from the standard mortar and pestle, this spice grinder from Tom Dixon features a solid-block marble bowl. The brass

IT NEVER HURTS to have useful tools in the kitchen or to be able to present food stylishly – ganache with panache, anyone? If you’re tired of the pedestrian kitchen gadgets sold in most stores, or think your table presentations lack a certain zest, read on to find cookware, serveware and tools that are a stylish take on kitchen staples.

weighted ball has an inner cast iron core that provides a satisfying heft. $155.

Available from The Modern Shop

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2. BLOOMIN’ LOVELY ———

3. MINIMALISTIC MILL ———

These charming little bowls shaped like

The Bottle Grinder’s ceramic mechanism is versatile,

flower blooms are oven-safe and will pretty

milling salt, pepper and spices, and it can handle larger

up any dessert, but think of other uses too:

spice sizes than many. It comes in several colours, with

serving condiments, olives and nuts, or use

a plastic body and a wood or steel top. 12.7" h x 7.8" w.

even as ring or earring holders! Each bowl is

Set of two: $89. Available from The Modern Shop.

unique. $22 each. Approximately 3" x 1".

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4. DECORATE WITH APLOMB ———

5. HAPPY MEDIUM ———

6. LONG AND LEAN ———

7. HAPPY HERBS ——— The terracotta Grow Pot from

The Aplomb suspension lamp

The Medium tea-leaf container,

Asparagus, leeks and cheese

by Foscarini will light up your

made in Japan, provides

straws will never look so

Menu is simple but versatile,

kitchen island with halogen or

handsome storage in on-trend

good as on this porcelain

for herbs, plants and flowers.

Nestle some parsley within it;

copper with a wax finish. The

platter with a linen-textured

with a suspension cable and

handle on the inside lid is brass,

surface. We show it with

later, you can pick some and

cord, and comes in white,

and the lid fits tightly, making

a glazed matte finish, but

chop it on the accompanying

grey or chestnut. 14" h x 6.5"

a sealed vessel. The canister is

it can also be made with a

solid oak board. 5.9” h x 4.7” w.

(diameter). Each shade $789.

antibacterial. $110. Available

shiny white glaze. 14” l x

$132. Available from GRshop.

Available from

from Mjölk.

6” w. $85. Available from

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1. HANDY HORS D’OEUVRES ———

2. CONCRETE RESULTS ——— Keep your Celtic sea salt, jook yeom or Kala Namak safe and dry in this sleek salt box by Bérard.

Cranes are considered symbols

It’s crafted of concrete, with an olivewood lid. $55.

of happiness or luck in some cultures. This imported tiered

Available from Les Touilleurs.

crane sculpture, with its three

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hors d’oeuvre platters, could

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help make your next party a happy occasion. In porcelain and bronze. 17.5" h x 12" d (diameter). $328. Available from Anthropologie.

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3. MEASURE UP ——— Brass is back in style, and these solid-brass measuring

4. FROM BAUHAUS TO YOUR HOUSE ——— The Neu pitcher is stoneware with a vivid grey glaze.

spoons will add a warm accent to the kitchen when not

A substantial serving piece, it has a geometric shape

in use. Four spoons: 25 mL, 50 mL, 100 mL and 1 cup.

inspired by Bauhaus classics. Dishwasher safe. $124.

$141. Available from The Modern Shop.

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4. COOKING WITH COPPER ———

5. PERFECT POT ———

6. FORM FOR CONTENTS ———

7. HELPFUL DUO ———

From Ruffoni come these solid

From 1960 comes this Iittala

In Tom Dixon’s signature

Take a break from the

copper pans with hand-applied

cast iron pot, designed by

gold interior and matte black

standard wooden cheese

tin linings. They’re hand-

Timo Sarpaneva. The pot is

exterior, the Form Bowl Deep

board with this cheese plate.

hammered, have handles of

enamelled, matte black on

Large Set brings style and

The accompanying bowl

polished cast brass, and conduct

the outside and glossy white

elegance to the kitchen. The

is perfect for chutney or

heat excellently. $798 for a set

inside. Plunk it in the oven or

bowls are handmade of brass

pickles. $85. Available from lookslikewhite.

of three: small 2" h x 9.5" d

on the stove; either way, the

finished on the interior with

(diameter); medium 2.5" h x

detachable wooden handle will

a gold wash. Set of two bowls.

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11" d; large 2.75" h x 13.75" d.

come in handy. $335. Available

4.5" h x 12.9" d (diameter).

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Available from Anthropologie.

from Les Touilleurs.

$271. Available from The

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1. MAKE MINE MAPLE ———

2. ADDING TO THE MIX ———

Give your tea ceremony a Canadian

Every kitchen needs a copper mixing

twist with the maple Ceremony tray,

bowl – it’s a classic. These imported bowls

milk and sugar set. Hand-crafted by

are solid copper and should be washed by

artisans, it features a three-millimetre

hand. Two sizes: small 64 ounces, 4.5" h x

solid brass surface on one side for hot

8.25" d (diameter), $44; large 160 ounces,

kettles. The pitcher is porcelain. $225.

5.25" h x 12" d, $68. Available from

Available from Mjölk.

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3. KEEP IT ROLLIN’ ——— The Timber & Ore rolling pin is an elegant tool for

4. PROFFER ON PORCELAIN ——— This large porcelain plate goes with

pastry-making. It’s crafted in copper and stainless

everything. Use it as a serving platter or

steel, with sheesham (Indian rosewood) handles. 17" w,

as a fruit or cheese plate. $175. Available

$39.95. Available from Anthropologie.

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1. KITCHEN GEOMETRY The Kallista Taper by BIG reinvents minimalist faucet design through shapeshifting geometry. Its inviting contours reach forward, transforming from cone to cylinder and into a distinctive right angle that eliminates the escutcheon and turn-down tip.

The result is unconventional, unexpected, and playfully approachable.

——— Emco 4388 Still Creek Dr., Burnaby www.emcoltd.com 604-298-19800

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2. MIX AND MATCH Match is a series of Italian-made coffee tables, end tables and benches. We show a low rectangular coffee table and a coffee table with a double top; other sizes and combinations are available. Match features solid wood legs and bevelled edges on tabletops made of lacquered wood, wood veneer, or quartz. Legs come in two colours; tops are available in a variety of finishes and colours.

——— Calligaris Store by Adobe House 3331 Jacombs Rd., Richmond www.calligarisstore.ca 604-270-4833

3. LUXURY IN THE LOO The Neorest 750-h integrated toilet from Toto combines technology and design for a luxurious experience. It boasts an integrated personal cleansing system with warm aerated water, warm-air dryer, heated seat, auto open/close and auto flush, in-bowl catalytic deodorizer, and energy- and watersaving features.

——— Cantu Bathrooms and Hardware 8351 Ontario St., Vancouver www.cantubathrooms.com 604-688-1252

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1. SEAMLESS TRANSITION Linear drains are a subtle and efficient way to eliminate water from the shower floor.

WallDrain by QuickDrain USA is installed in the wall, so there’s no disruption in the shower design. The fully sloped drain ensures no standing water, and it can be installed with any thickness of wall tile and up to ¾-inch floor tile.

——— Cantu Bathrooms and Hardware 8351 Ontario St., Vancouver www.cantubathrooms.com 604-688-1252

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2. SCANDI STYLE AND COMFORT The swivelling Turtle armchair owes its sculptural effect, lasting shape and comfort to high-density foam. Made in Sweden, the chair has a tilting mechanism with return memory so that the seat always returns to its original position. With a matching ottoman, Turtle is upholstered in your choice of more than 500 leathers and fabrics.

——— HOMEdelight Furnishings 3331 Jacombs Rd., Richmond ~ 604-270-4833 1348 United Blvd., Coquitlam ~ 604-525-4831 www.homedelight.ca

3. SMALL AND STYLISH The Dryden chair offers Mid-century Modern styling within a small footprint. Its slimline walnut frame ends in tapered legs capped with silver ferrules, and a plush poly foam cushion adds comfort to style. The parchment-coloured upholstery has a subtle basketweave texture for extra interest. Seat: 21.5" W x 20.25" D. ——— Jordans Home 887 Attree Ave., Langford ~ 250-478-8387 1539 United Blvd., Coquitlam ~ 604-522-2860 3200 Sweden Way, Richmond (Spring 2016) www.jordans.ca 38

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1. LOOKIN’ GOOD Quick storage is a cinch with the Italianmade Lookin’. Behind each coloured or mirror front hides a handy compartment for small items – perhaps shopping bags, dog leashes or library books that are due.

Lookin’ is available in three- or four-unit configurations with a choice of colours and finishes. Starts at $1,410.

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2. FIRE AND ICE The fancy yellow radiant-cut diamond at the heart of the 18-karat white-gold Sole pendant shines warmly like the sun. Just as the winter sun glints off the snow, so do the encircling teardrop white diamonds give icy flashes. Sole will sparkle through even dreary winter days.

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DOES DECOR AFFECT THE DINING EXPERIENCE? Sure it does. Take the newest Cactus Club Cafe, recently opened in Toronto, as a case in point.

Located in First Canadian Place, it’s an inviting venue spread over three levels.

On the ground floor there’s Kate’s Bar, a cozy 68-seat nook with an additional 56 seats on the Adelaide St. patio, which is an invitation to relax with good drinks, good food and good company.

One floor up is the Feenie Dining Room, which seats about 80 people. Designed with

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booths and tables, it’s large but cozy enough to feel intimate. To the side, the 85-seat lounge provides more open, casual dining space and a bar.

On the third floor, The Deck operates as a distinct restaurant, with its own kitchen, bar and staff. With a retractable snow-melting roof, open seating as well as private booths, bottle service and a completely separate music program, it’s an au-courant space that accommodates 180 people.

The overall design aesthetic is contemporary, with wood-clad walls and ceilings in the interior

spaces that reflect the taste and West Coast influence of founder Richard Jaffray. Lighting is carefully chosen for warmth and ambience.

Particularly noticeable is the use of PH Artichoke lamps. Introduced in 1958 by designer Poul Henningsen, they’re a staple of contemporary design and are appropos for a restaurant.

But decor will take a restaurant only so far. Ultimately, it’s the food that counts. And the name of the main space, Feenie’s Dining Room and Lounge, gives more than a hint that good food is the focus here.

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Feenie is one of Canada’s premier cooks. He’s known to many as the first Canadian to win Iron Chef America (2005), but his accomplishments go well beyond that. Various Feenie restaurants have gained Relais Gourmand, Traditions et Qualité, or Mobil Travel Guide four-star designations, not to mention the aaa Five Diamond Award. He has trained with such masters as Émile Jung, Antoine Westermann, Charlie Trotter and Jean-Georges Vongerichten. He’s won the Vancouver Gold Medal Plates competition twice. And

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as executive chef of Cactus Club Cafes for the past eight years, Feenie has put his stamp on everything served.

The menus in the country’s 29 Cafes (all in Western Canada except for the new Toronto location) feature globally inspired cuisine.

“We offer our customers a wide range of menu and beverage choices inspired by cuisine all around the world,” Feenie says. “We like people to have a good choice of items.”

Everything on the menu is made from fresh, sustainable ingredients. “Our team’s

mission is quality, consistency, and execution,” says Feenie. “How you do that is with the products.”

The chain uses local Canadian products as much as possible and strives to buy the best ingredients, no matter where they come from. Signature Cactus Club dishes include butternut squash ravioli, duck confit and roasted Maligne lingcod.

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should be almost identical to the same dish at another location. “It’s not the easiest approach, but that’s what makes our company so great: the dedication and the passion that we have from each one of our chefs in every one of our locations,” Feenie says. “They care tremendously about execution of the product. They know that I can’t be in all 29 locations all the time.

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we’re trying to achieve in the Cafes, and we strive for them performing at a very high level.”

This quest for uniformity and quality means that the menu doesn’t change often. “We want to make sure that if we make a change, we’re all executing it at a high level,” Feenie says. “We take our time when we do these things. It’s all about making sure that we get the product to the consumer the best way we can. Our biggest asset is the execution; I’ve always said this.”

Feenie uses a steak as an example: “Making sure that the steak that we get from our supplier is perfect, and putting it on the grill and seasoning it right and having it be at the right temperature. We’re about consistency with extremely good products. Simplicity is much more difficult than complication.”

That approach to cooking the right ingredient the right way and not worrying about fancying it up or following trends is

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exemplary of Feenie’s approach in general, and it’s possibly what won him the Iron Chef title. Feenie says that ethos was driven home to him in the late 1990s by Jim Forrest, a food writer for the Washington Post.

They had been eating at famed chef Alain Ducasse’s restaurant in New York City.

Despite being reviewed unfavourably by the New York media, Ducasse persisted in preparing food his way. On that day Feenie

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had “the most incredible lunch I’ve ever had in my life, and Jim said, ‘Don’t ever change your style, don’t change anything. Believe in yourself and your food.’

“When I went onto Iron Chef, I did what was comfortable, and one of the judges remarked that it was refreshing to see someone cook like that,” continues Feenie. “I just made, and continue to make, food. I don’t follow trends. I do what my heart says.” •

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FINESSING FENESTRATION Adding the aesthetic element to windows with shades and drapes

THERE’S NO DOUBT ABOUT IT: windows are getting larger, and that, says Terry Jorgensen, is all the more reason to pay attention to window coverings as decorative elements.

“Windows have a larger impact now,” says the owner of WindowWorks, a Richmond company that specializes in custom window treatments. “Window coverings give individuals the chance to express themselves.” That expression is effected in three ways: through form, fabric and colour.

In terms of form, “We’re seeing a lot of Roman shades,” Jorgensen says. They offer several benefits. “Roman shades fold up and expose more of the view. They’re relatively cost-effective because not much fabric is required.

And they’re easy to customize. You can add banding or appliqués to create unique looks.”

WindowWorks customers typically choose a solid contrasting colour for the banding, but woven tapes with designs, mostly geometric, are also increasingly popular. Texture is important in this style.

For a softer but still tailored look, draperies fit the bill. “We’re doing a lot of drapery with interesting heading styles such as inverted pleats, six- and eight-inch-long pleats rather than the traditional four-inch pleats,” Jorgensen says, adding that pleatless Ripplefolds are also popular, and grommet-punctuated headings are still around but tab tops are pretty much passé.

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Draperies tend to be floor-length or just slightly than the synthetic products used in blinds and touching the floor rather than puddling extrava- shades. They add a luxurious feeling to a room. gantly as was the style a few years ago. Likewise, “Fabric selections today are just tremensmooth and unfussy upholstered valances or dous: velvets, linens, silks. There are so many cornices are popular for a clean look. Swags interesting weaves and textures,” he says. are long gone, and draperies tend to be stacked “We’re also seeing a return of casement (semiat the side of the window rather than tied back. open weave) fabrics for a more casual look.”

Jorgensen believes that drapery is making In other words, texture rather than just sheen a comeback, especially in high-end homes, is important, and is imparted to such fabrics because people appreciate natural fibres rather as silk through embroidery.

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Neutral greys and beiges are still the number-one colour choice, but some homeowners are opting for bright oranges or for mauves, lilacs and pretty much anything else in the blue colour spectrum. The classic approach to choosing colours is to work from the bottom up: select the flooring, then the upholstery, and then the drapery to blend it all together, because drapery fabrics tend to offer the widest selection of colours and textures.

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If you want to make your window treatment a design statement in its own right, “go for splash,” Jorgensen says. “For instance, we’re seeing chartreuse or lime green, often in large floral prints. Florals are definitely coming back, including big chintzy florals. We’ve got an order right now for a fabric with a 48-inch pattern repeat. We’re not seeing a lot of geometrics now, although wide awning stripes, either vertical or horizontal, are also popular.”

Of course, says Jorgensen, “homeowners must consider light control, heat control, and the privacy factor when choosing window treatments.” Function is always important, but aesthetics are what affect us fi rst when we look around a room. • WindowWorks 13331 Vulcan Way, Richmond www.windowworks.ca ~ 604-231-1433

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STEP INSIDE AN OENOPHILE’S PARADISE: a walk-in Papadimitriou had been in the construcwine cellar with glass walls and glass bulk-stor- tion business for 20 years when he decided age bins that display 7,500 bottles. It’s one of the a decade ago to specialize in wine cellars. approximately 70 wine cellars that Papro Wine “I love wine,” he says. “And I could see people Cellars & Consulting designs and builds for ser- wanted to make their collections more of a ious collectors in the Toronto region annually. focal point within their homes.”

The cellars are also built for aficionados He always begins by asking his clients with fewer bottles. “We can basically fit any about their available space and the number space, starting with – let’s say a reach-in cellar of bottles they would ideally like to store. for 100 bottles,” says the company’s founder “I also inquire about their decor,” he adds. “We and owner Steve Papadimitriou. often incorporate wooden shelving in a more

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traditional house, and use aluminum pegs, acrylic racks or the unique Cable Wine Systems for contemporary homes.”

Some collectors opt to have two cellars: one in a main living area and the second in the basement. Each cellar provides a sealed environment with a cooling system that maintains a temperature of 55 to 57 degrees Fahrenheit and a humidity level between 55 and 70 per cent, which is perfect for storing both red wine and white. “Humidity control is •

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“I love wine. And I could see people wanted to make their collections more of a focal point within their homes.”

This cellar features a display table with an electric lift for large bottles that contain six or nine litres. The centre of the table can be raised or lowered for the display.

essential because as the temperature lowers, the relative humidity increases,” Papadimitriou explains. “We offer a yearly maintenance program to ensure the cooler is functioning optimally.”

The company has won the Best of Houzz Design award and Houzz’s Customer Satisfaction award in the past two consecutive years. led lighting that doesn’t give off heat is typically installed within most cellars. “The outside lighting is usually fine, as long as it doesn’t expose the bottles to direct sun,” Papadimitriou adds.

But back to the oenophile’s paradise. Tempered glass was used in this cellar for the walls, doors and bins. The glass is Starphire, a high-clarity version that contains minimal iron and, therefore, has less of the green-blue tinge that’s usually noticeable on large panes. “It really allows you to see the true colour of the bottles and labels,” Papadimitriou notes.

The cost of cellars typically starts at $20,000 and can range up to six figures depending on their size and sophistication. •

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BY JULIE GEDEON PHOTOGRAPHY: COLIN PERRY STYLING: NEGAR REIHANI

DOWNSIZING FROM A LARGE HOME TO A TOWNHOUSE is easier when there’s a park next door. “You just look through a window or step outside to enjoy the larger paradise,” says Negar Reihani, owner and principal designer at Space Harmony Interiors.

The problem with this townhouse in False Creek was how dark and dated it was after decades without serious upgrades. However, the new owner recognized the potential in the 1,650 - square-foot, two-storey home and hired Reihani to bring it to fruition.

In consultations with the owner, Reihani learned that he wanted a light and primarily neutral home with rustic-industrial influences.

“One of the first things we did was install about 25 pot lights to brighten up the entire main floor,” the designer says. “We also kept the windows facing the park entirely clear during the day by installing 50-per-cent sheer blinds that disappear when rolled up into the overhead canister.” •

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“We minimized contrast to avoid breaking up the space.”

After the client had selected Loft Oak flooring

by Eurostyle, Reihani used its warm grey as the base of a colour palette that reflects the muted tones of nature. “We minimized contrast to avoid breaking up the space and making it feel smaller,” she says. “So most everything is tone on tone.”

To make the upstairs a secluded retreat, the second bedroom was converted into an office/ den. The guest room is now within a space off the kitchen, made private by a modern barn door that slides on an overhead railing. The walnut veneer on the kitchen shelving matches the oak door and a similar wood grain was used for all the bathroom cabinetry.

Plumbing was kept in the existing locations to save costs. The client left the choice of fixtures to Reihani, who selected an arched Kohler faucet and double sinks to accommodate a sink waste-disposal unit on one side. •

Customized cabinetry enabled the homeowner to enjoy an ideally sized kitchen island. A touch of brass in the clear pendant lighting replicates the yesteryear elements throughout the renovated home.

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(Previous page) The large wood-framed mirror from Four Hands Furnishing in New York enables all of the dinner guests to enjoy the outdoor view no matter where they’re seated.

The cabinetry and island were custom-made; Reihani opted for drawers rather than doors everywhere, and Benjamin Moore’s Greystone shade on the mdf wood.

Cream quartz countertops are easy to maintain. “We chose bevelled subway tiles for the backsplash so the curved edges would reflect a bit of the overhead lighting,” Reihani says.

She found the dining table and chandelier at Restoration Hardware. The dining chairs were custom-made by Space Harmony to make their leather blend in almost invisibly.

Rather than paint the window frames and risk them peeling over time, Reihani accented the dark lines with a black picture frame and a rustic chandelier. “Sometimes it’s smarter to emphasize and complement what’s there rather than to try to camouflage it,” she says. •

“We chose bevelled subway tiles for the backsplash so the curved edges would reflect a bit of the overhead lighting.”

A backsplash of bevelled subway tiles shimmers under a row of recessed lights. The decision to install shelves rather than upper cabinetry makes the compact kitchen airier. The barn door suggests a walk-in pantry but the area behind it is actually a guest room conveniently placed near a powder room.

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ASK ANY PROFESSIONAL CHEF to identify his or her most valued kitchen tool and the answer will most likely be “a good knife.” The classic eightinch or 12-inch knife with a broad, ultra-sharp blade and secure-grip handle is the most versatile tool in a professional kitchen.

A high-quality knife can be used for everything from chopping and slicing to filleting.

Chefs select their primary knives with almost obsessive care and just about all choose a product from Japan or Germany, though there are some fine knives made in other areas of the world.

Japanese bladesmiths have been toiling at their craft for almost 800 years and much of this artisanship has been centred around Japan’s steel-making city of Seki, in the central part of the country. Today, most major Japanese cutlery manufacturers are based in the Seki area, and ancient forging skills once applied to swords are still used to produce high-end kitchen knives.

Hand-forged and exquisitely decorated Japanese-crafted knives can cost as much as $5,000 but such pieces are regarded more as works of art than tools. Most fine knives hover in the $300–$400 range and are often discounted in price. •

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Seki-based Miyabi produces a wide range of high-quality knives, which are used and endorsed by Tv’s Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto.

Blade materials include distinctive tsuchime hammered finishes that echo the hand-forged Japanese swords of history. There’s even a Morimoto edition of a Miyabi chef’s knife, which combines Japanese blade forms with Western balance and handle styling for a unique “East-meets-West” knife design. Beautifully finished and comfortable-to-grasp handles are produced in a variety of traditional and exotic materials, including linen Micarta, birchwood and cocobolo pakkawood. Linen Micarta is an excellent handle material and is made by combining fabric with thermosetting plastic, fibreglass or carbon fibre.

Hattori is another respected name among Japanese knife producers, and the company produces a wide range of products for a variety of tasks. Much of the initial design and development work is carried out by Ichiro Hattori, a knifemaker who, though in his late seventies, is happy to tackle blade-grinding and polishing. The company produces some blades in 63-layer Damascus steel, the production of which is challenging and time-consuming. Although such knives are expensive, production is almost always oversold, making them difficult to obtain. Linen Micarta is a favoured handle material at Hattori, but buyers can also choose such woods as cocobolo, magnolia, ebony or quince. •

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Shun knives from Japan are widely available and many come with distinctive Damascus-patterned blades and hammered finishes.

These handcrafted knives combine function with an almost artistic appeal. Shun uses a high-grade steel claimed to provide outstanding edge retention. A variety of handles is available in the Shun range, including linen Micarta and several hardwoods.

On the other side of the world, Seki has its equivalent in the German city of Solingen, south of the Ruhr Valley. Long known as the “city of blades,” Solingen produces about 90 per cent of all knives made in Germany.

Knife-making history in the area predates that of Japan, and blacksmithing sites around the city are said to date back 2,000 years. The popular and affordable J.A. Henckels knife range is produced there.

One of Solingen’s premier manufacturers of cutlery is Zwilling, a company that is especially active in the medium-to-high-end chefs’ knives market. Zwilling has been partnered with Henckels since 1731, so there’s lots of experience to draw on.

The Pro Chef range from Zwilling includes high-quality six-inch to 12-inch knives that have heft enough for heavy cuts but are also easy to use for light work. The curved blade is useful when a rocking cut is needed. The handle on this knife is a composite material with traditional three-rivet attachment points.

Zwilling’s Bob Kramer Euroline stainless steel knives are popular with both professional and amateur chefs. The Damascus Collection uses special high-strength steel that’s also used to produce razor blades, so optimum sharpness is assured. Alternating layers of nickel and stainless steel (50 in all) create a unique Damascus pattern on the blade. The favoured handle material for Zwilling’s Euroline products is an ergonomically shaped soft-touch synthetic resin. Although these knives are designed in Germany, they are manufactured in Seki; it’s a fascinating example of international cooperation between two cities famed for the same product.

When buying high-end chefs’ knives, there are some key things to remember to keep them in top shape. As any chef will tell you, sharpness is critical for top performance, and a blunt knife is a dangerous knife. If you decide on one of the sharpening rigs that kitchen stores sell, make sure that it matches your particular knife.

Because of cutting-edge angle variations, not all sharpeners are compatible with all knives.

And one last warning: Never put a high-quality knife in a dishwasher. Always clean it by hand, and both blade and handle will give many years of service. High-quality chefs’ knives can give reliable service for decades if they’re looked after. •

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A major reworking of a Dundarave home reflects its owners’ zest for life

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“We take a holistic approach to projects, from conception to completion.”

DUNDARAVE, A PICTURESQUE SEASIDE VILLAGE in West Vancouver, is known for its spectacular views of English Bay and Stanley Park. So it made sense for the new owners of a 12-year-old home in the heart of Dundarave to want to make the most of this setting.

The problem was that their house was bland when it needed to sparkle and it was dull where it needed to shine. The three-storey 6,000-square-foot house was more like a builder’s spec home inside, with basic oak floors and staircase, ordinary fireplaces, plain wooden kitchen cabinets, dated five-inch recessed lights throughout, and a boring colour palette.

Worst of all, the house seemed closed off to the spectacular panoramic views out front.

The owners had a vision of what the property could be and chose My House Design/ Build/Team, a finalist for nine 2016 Georgie Awards, including Renovator of the Year, to realize that vision – a total transformation rather than simply a renovation.

“We take a holistic approach to projects, from conception to completion,” says My House Design/Build/Team’s president Graeme Huguet. “We are not just interested in how you finish the project – the lipstick – but how the whole house functions structurally and mechanically. In this case, the clients wanted to establish a house in Vancouver as their longterm residence. Not only did they buy a house, but they bought a view.” •

When lead designer Linda Jones and architectural designer John Kits first toured the house, they knew the staircase had to go. The traditional winding oak structure seemed “heavy” and presented an awkward access to the backyard via a landing. The design team replaced the staircase with a structural steel spine by Xtreme EffeX Custom Design & Fabrication, thick maple treads matching the hardwood throughout the house, and glass railings by Acadian Glass. A glass bridge connects the stairs to the top floor.

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The homeowners were keen to showcase their art, including the colourful floral painting.

The challenge in the entranceway was that the ceiling – only eight feet high – felt low and compressed. To make it appear higher, the design team added Swarovski crystals. The effect is a series of star-like patterns shooting light across the room.

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Designing to maximize views became the challenge for lead designer Linda Jones and her team, which included architectural designer John Kits, millwork designer Vanessa Palframan and construction manager Karl Penner.

They started work in December 2013 and completed the project some 17 months later.

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requests. They wanted to link their dining area to the front-facing deck. So where there was originally a bay window, the design team added a folding-door system to connect the dining room to the deck and enhance the indoor-outdoor flow.

The owners also sought more of an open concept throughout the ground floor. Achieving that goal was a challenge for My House Design/

Build/Team because it involved the removal of a structural post in the open area between the dining and living rooms. “Fortunately, we were able to have the engineering done to remove it,” says Jones, “but that meant beefing up the support for the second floor, then digging out a big portion of the basement floor to put in a footing for the new point load to carry it all. I can’t imagine now having that post in the middle of the space.” •

The kitchen was moved from the back to the front of the house to take advantage of the breathtaking view.

Kitchen designer Vanessa Palframan replaced the dated wooden cabinets with sleek grey-toned, minimalist cabinetry from Nickels Cabinets. The homeowners were set on having a quartz table as the kitchen’s showpiece.

According to construction manager Karl Penner, the 6,000-pound, 10-feet-byfour-feet slab of Cambria Quartz had to be specially engineered, and the floor joists were bolstered to support the table.

The kitchen features a retractable hood fan, and a door leads to a second kitchen directly behind the main kitchen, which accommodates the cooking of spicy, aromatic foods.

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On the owners’ wish list was a sleek new One of the owners – himself an artist – had kitchen with a door leading to a second dreamed of having a large quartz table in kitchen right behind it for their spicy-food the kitchen. The 6,000-pound piece had to be cooking, so the odours could be well-venti- specially engineered, with floor joists installed lated to the outside. The design team, with to support it. The table features solid-coloured an eye to taking advantage of the spectacular quartz on the base and a stronger patterned stone on the top. The top itself is six inches view, moved the kitchen from the back to the front of the house while also replacing the thick and contains a skeletal steel structure dated wooden cabinetry with modern, Euro- sandwiched between the two layers of quartz. pean-styled cabinets in a high-gloss finish. “It took eight guys to carry it in,” says Jones. •

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(Opposite) By removing the original oak staircase, the design team was able to create a nook for the grand piano and a better playing area for the daughter of the house, who is an accomplished pianist. The area leading from the front entranceway to the dining room is accented by three “poufy” lights that the owners sourced from Inform Interiors.

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A new interior wall extends from the main floor right up to the second floor. The wall, which is 20 feet tall and features two overlapping vertical layers of quartzite from Adera Natural Stone Supply, lights up with a vertical line of LED lighting.

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The sleek ensuite bathroom’s vanity is topped by a three-inch thick piece of quartz. To create the master suite, the design team eliminated a small bedroom, originally situated behind this bathroom. The shower and toilet have taken the place of what used to be a small closet.

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A gas firetable on the deck allows the owners to use the outdoor space in cool weather.

Perhaps the most spectacular addition is the new front-hall staircase, which replaces the clunky, traditional oak stairway. The original access to the backyard was by an awkwardly placed patio door on the landing of the staircase. The design team created an exit to the backyard via a new home office on the main floor so they could make room for a stunning new staircase. It features a structural steel spine with thick maple wood treads to match the flooring throughout the house. Taking two turns from the basement to the main floor and another two from the main to the second floor, the staircase appears to float through space.

One of the highlights of the project is a new interior wall – 20 feet of quartzite stone that Jones designed, which extends to the second storey with a vertical line of led lighting concealed where the two layers of stone overlap each other.

Lighting turned out to be a shining element in the transformation of the home.

Eighteen Swarovski crystal accent lights sparkle like stars in the ceiling, while strategically placed led lights and fixtures add interest throughout the house, and a couple of chandeliers lend a note of whimsy.

“This couple had joie de vivre, a zest for life,” says Jones. “I sense their spirit now throughout the house.” •

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COOKING UP HIGH DESIGN There’s a constant evolution in the design of kitchen appliances

LIKE OTHER ELEMENTS IN OUR HOMES, appliances are being manufactured to make life richer and more convenient. We asked Erin Page, marketing manager at Bradlee Distributors, a company with locations in Vancouver, Calgary and Seattle that specializes in Sub-Zero, Wolf, and Asko brands, for her take on the latest trends in kitchen appliances.

“Each refrigerator that leaves the factory is built to last for decades.”

Q: Erin, refrigerators have been changing in recent years. We’ve seen a trend toward concealing them behind cabinetry. What home refrigeration trends will we see in the coming year?

A: With most sizes and many ways to customize, Sub-Zero preserves much more than food; it preserves our originality, because these units complement the design of a room by remaining prominent or they merge seamlessly into a space. It’s up to the preference of homeowners.

In 2016, designers seem to be gravitating toward Sub-Zero’s Integrated Refrigeration, which is a modular series that allows for infinite combinations of fridge, freezer and wine storage. Whether displayed prominently, or merged seamlessly into any room’s decor, Sub-Zero is taking refrigeration in new directions. At Bradlee, we find that integrated refrigeration lives not only in the kitchen but also in master suites, home gyms, theatres and even in the ensuite.

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Q: Food preservation is a critical issue in North America, where a lot of food is wasted. What are refrigerator manufacturers doing to help homeowners preserve their food?

A: As a pioneer in storing food at ultra-low temperatures and an industry trailblazer for the past 70 years, Sub-Zero takes food preservation seriously. With separate cooling systems for fridge and freezer, these units provide optimal storage conditions for each type of food. Fresh food is kept cool and humid, while frozen food is kept frigid and dry. There are also differences in the construction of Sub-Zero refrigerators. Efficient compressors, extra-heavy insulation in the walls, and a firm magnetic grip on all four sides of the door provide an airtight seal to hold in cool air and keep energy consumption down. SubZero units include an air-purification system that scrubs the air of mould, viruses, bacteria and ethylene gas that hastens food spoilage. It might be technology developed by nasa, but it’s a feature that enhances the quality of our food. Each refrigerator that leaves the factory is built to last for decades.

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Q: The past decade has seen a major shift in wine storage. As at-home wine consumption parallels at-home entertaining, many homeowners have installed wine cellars and wine fridges in their homes.

What is on the design horizon for wine storage?

A: Sub-Zero wine storage units act not merely as coolers, but as guardians against wine’s four enemies: heat, humidity, light and vibration.

With independent wine storage zones for temperature regulation, easy-glide racks to prevent vibration, uv-resistant glass to block light, and dual evaporators to control humidity, Sub-Zero wine storage is proving to be a strong ally for investments in fine wine.

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Q: What trends will we see in the coming year in ranges and ovens?

A: The Wolf m Series built-in ovens seem to be getting a lot of attention this year. These distinctive models offer three design options, including the minimalist, handleless contemporary design, the stainless-steel framed transitional design and the bold professional design – each with a coveted Wolf convection steam oven to match.

“Wine storage is proving to be a strong ally for investments in fine wine.”

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A: For those seeking precision in the kitchen, the Wolf Gourmet collection of countertop appliances and kitchen tools offers professional features, timeless styling, and attention to detail that is typical of Wolf. Since its introduction to the Canadian market, Wolf Gourmet has acquired a following of culinary aficionados who speak fondly of the countertop convection oven, two- and fourslice toaster, seven-piece cutlery set, 10-piece cookware set and 2.4-horsepower high-performance blender that serves up smoothly blended drinks and warmed winter soups at the touch of a button. •

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Mosaic tiles and engineered surfaces are attractive and environmentally friendly

KITCHENS ARE FUNCTIONAL ROOMS, but they can be – perhaps even should be – as aesthetically pleasing as any other room in the home. To that end, mosaic tiles and engineered surfaces offer colours and designs to form almost anything a homeowner wants to imagine in a kitchen backsplash, countertop or wall feature.

One company providing such tiles and surfaces in a wide range of colours and almost unlimited patterns is Trend Group. The company’s products are available at Granite Transformations, a Trend Group franchise.

“Trend doesn’t work like other companies,” says Deb Varner, owner of Granite

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Transformations. “It likes to change the rules.

It has a passion to create incredibly beautiful yet sustainable products for your home.”

In 2000, Trend Group’s founders, Dr. Pino Bisazza and Andrea Di Giuseppe, meshed Italian artistic tradition, innovative technology and a respect for Earth’s resources into an industry leader in the production of premium-quality glass tiles and agglomerates.

The company uses centuries-old methods to manufacture coloured enamel and gold-leaf glass mosaics for its projects in Vivaro, Italy, and at the original Venetian foundry of world-renowned 19th-century glassmaker Angelo Orsoni.

But Trend also uses current technology to be ecologically responsible. The company’s glass mosaic tiles are composed of as much as 72 per cent post-consumer recycled glass. The engineered agglomerates used in countertops and other surfaces require 60 per cent less raw material because of the technology. And the Greenguard Environmental Institute has certified Trend Group products as low-emitting materials.

The company’s latest innovation is the creation of proprietary cad software that develops digital blueprints from photographs or other artistic renderings. These blueprints are used to create customized, hand-laid mosaic

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“Trend blends Old-World charm with New-World polish.”

designs that range in size from a picture frame to a 10-storey building. It’s a clever use of digital technology to immortalize elegant mosaic designs, creating an artistic legacy in the home.

Beyond the kitchen, Trend mosaics and agglomerates brighten bathrooms and enhance home spas and swimming pools. Whether their mosaic tiles and engineered surfaces appear indoors or out, the company marries the best of tradition with a contemporary look and sensibility. “Trend blends Old-World charm with New-World polish,” says Varner.

Trend strives to keep its mosaic tile collections fashion-forward. To compose

each collection, tons of individual glass tiles manufactured in Kadi, India are hand-cut and handmade into uniform sheets with exquisitely detailed designs at Trend facilities in Australia, Bulgaria and Florida.

The engineered granite, quartz and recycled glass agglomerates for countertops and other surfaces are manufactured at Trend’s state-of-the-art facility in Sebring, Florida.

Protected with ForeverSeal, a polymer resin ensuring lifetime durability, the nonporous, stain- and scratch-resistant slabs never require resealing. “What’s better than that?” asks Varner. •

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Paramount Furniture offers a range of services in addition to selling fine furnishings

THE HUNT IS ON for the exquisite art glass and gold table lamp that Liz Miller, sales and design manager at Paramount Furniture in Richmond, wants to show off. But it’s not where she thought it would be. “Things change quickly here,” she says with a laugh. “There’s always something new happening on the floor.”

Fortunately, a colleague easily locates the lamp for an elated customer. The incident is perhaps emblematic of a fine furniture store with a long history (it’s been run by the same family since 1972) that is also moving with the times.

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Everything on the floor from accessories to sectionals is shuff led weekly. And, with a showroom roughly the size of a football field, it takes a full-time staff to create one stunning and elegant vignette after another. With so many carefully curated examples of the latest design trends, Paramount has garnered a coterie of browsers who regularly swing by to glean design inspiration. Miller also has been known to ask the team to put together a custom display for a client, so they can get a clear idea of the effect she’s after.

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Paramount’s singular focus on only the finest furniture has not changed. The company now carries examples from more than 100 of the finest manufacturers of furniture and accessories, most of which are in stock. And several are exclusive to the store, including Century, Marge Carson and Tommy Bahama.

There is also an exciting and fashion-forward line from Italy: Visionnaire.

“As our store has evolved, it has become more design-oriented, as have our clients,” says Miller. With more than 20 years of experience

in the field, she heads a design staff of nine, each a highly qualified professional. Projects they undertake for Paramount’s clients include anything from the complete renovation of a 12-room house to furnishing a luxury downtown condo. Someone is usually on the floor to fulfill simple requests such as finding the right throw pillow, art work or floral arrangement to refresh the decor. But by appointment, the team can also tackle the technical side of renovation, providing quality scale drawings, renderings and 3d mock-ups, for example.

Miller says a dedication to high-quality service has remained unwavering over the years.

It started with Paramount’s founder, Moe Samuel, whose son Oren now carries on the tradition. In addition to design, the company also provides topnotch delivery service and after-sales support. Staff turnover is low; the warehouse manager has been on the payroll for 35 years, other personnel for close to a quarter century. “A beautiful environment has been created at Paramount, and in more ways than one,” Miller says. •

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INSIDE OUT Award-winning renovation opens this kitchen to the outdoors

BY JULIE GEDEON • PHOTOGRAPHY: PATRICK BARTA

THE RENOVATION of this Coquitlam kitchen to create a seamlessness between the indoors and outdoors has transformed the lives of the homeowners. The parents often sip their coffee in the lounge area where they can keep an eye on their two youngsters running in and out of the house and swimming pool.

“NanaWall doors open the kitchen onto a covered deck that’s enjoyed year-round,” says the project’s interior design lead, Linda Jones of My House/Design/Build/Team. “In the evening, the family hears a gurgling creek that runs through the bordering green-belt ravine. It’s like being in a forest.” •

A dual Wolf range, Sub-Zero fridge-freezer and two Miele dishwashers were all chosen not only for their convenience but for energy-efficiency.

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“The kitchen forms the heart of this project…”

NanaWall doors open the kitchen onto a covered patio that has a few steps down to the pool. The couple often watch their children swim while they relax in their white Natuzzi chairs.

The company’s president, Graeme Huguet, says My House Design/Build/Team took advantage of the densely treed backyard to create an urban escape. “The kitchen forms the heart of this project and provides wonderful privacy to the pool, located a few feet lower,” he says.

Jones chose solid ash flooring and quarter-cut walnut cabinetry to blend with the subtle concrete columns and glulam (glued laminated timber) beams that have become so popular in West Coast homes.

A skylight provides natural brightness over the island throughout the day, while cable lighting does the same at night. A row of meshed globes add a touch of dazzle onto the quartz countertop. “The articulating faucet can be moved in all sorts of directions and resembles the stove’s pot-filler,” Jones adds. •

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Maxim Lighting’s Swizzle chandelier adds glam to the dining set and is complemented by the meshed globe lights over the Caesarstone quartz countertop island.

Low-back stools keep the view through the custom anodized aluminum windows unobstructed, while the efficient workspace features an elongated sink, fridge-freezer, dual range, and two dishwashers all within arm’s reach. The microwave sits within the end of the island facing the patio for quick reheating of side dishes to accompany a barbecue.

A display case on the other end separates the workspace from the dining area where the beverage centre and china buffet share the same Willow shade of paint.

Lighting, heating, sound and security were integrated throughout the home.

The project won the company several awards, including a Georgie for Best Renovation and a national sam award for best Built Green renovation. •

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Storage space can be as creative as any other area in the house

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CREATIVITY, PERSONALITY, EXPRESSION. These three their expertise to address such practical issues words may not immediately spring to mind as how to best house 200 handbags or pairs of when we think of a closet. But they are what shoes, or a collection of full-length evening designing one is about at space-organizing gowns. Or solve a host of other storage dilemcompany California Closets Vancouver, says mas, large and small. And they do it in a way Tara Blanchet, sales manager of the Vancouver that suits the user’s temperament and expresses team. “I find people are no longer content to the personality of the rest of the home. express creativity on paper or canvas alone,” Blanchet earned a degree in interior design she says. “They want things they live with at the British Columbia Institute of Technology every day – including their closets – to also and worked in the field for 15 years. Since joinreflect this impulse.” ing California Closets Vancouver in 2011, she has Blanchet leads a team of expertly trained “done more awesome closets than I can count.” consultants who help clients craft beautifully She or one of the team is available at the store, organized spaces. They also, of course, lend open seven days a week, to chat and show

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samples. Usually a complimentary design consultation is arranged in advance and takes place in the client’s home.

After the preliminary consultation, the consultant works with the client to design a one-of-a-kind system. The style of the home is important; the approach is different for a contemporary downtown condo than for a Craftsman-style house. Warm and traditional, crisp and transitional, sleek and contemporary – whatever the preferred style, every effort is made to express it by combining layout, materials and finishes in a way that makes life more efficient while pleasing the eye. Future

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growth is also kept in mind, says Blanchet, to create room for additional components or to change shelf configurations as needs morph.

California Closets Vancouver also brings its special brand of artistry to other areas of the home, from media units to mud room to home office. The pantry area is one that many homeowners overlook, Blanchet says.

A properly arranged one can make daily life easier when everything needed to make dinner is within reach. But it’s mostly about closets here. “It’s my favourite area to organize,” she says. “We’ve done everything from 500-square-foot walk-ins to tiny wall cubbies.”

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Each system is custom-crafted locally at the lead to cost savings and shorter lead times. company’s manufacturing facilities in Burnaby It usually takes about eight weeks from and complies with highest-quality standards, initial consultation to completed installation backed by a lifetime guarantee. Materials are of a project. California Closets Vancouver sourced within Canada as much as possible, relies on its own team of installation specialwith others originating largely in North Amer- ists, and never subcontracts tasks. Before any ica or Europe. There are sustainably produced work is done, care is taken to protect walls and f loors. Blanchet says she often fields options available as well.

With an all-new Burnaby showroom compliments from homeowners who are set to re-open in 2016, California Closets impressed by how quickly the process unfolds, Vancouver is a franchise of the eminent and how little inconvenience they endure.

California-based company that boasts 120 “The end result is storage that works perfectly showrooms in North America. This ensures for you and your home,” she says. And that’s a wide and efficient supply chain, which can a beautiful thing. •

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Artist Joseph Kyle’s bold, bright paintings continue to be treasured by art lovers and designers

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THE BOLD COLOURS ARE WHAT FIRST DRAW THE EYE to one of Joseph Kyle’s geometric abstract paintings, but the magic happens after a prolonged gaze, when the image is repeatedly transformed.

“His work feels electric because the colours are so alive… like they’re actually pulsing,” says Vanja Santic, who co-owns the design/ furnishing company Room8 with her partner Dario Drinovac. “Everyone who visits our showroom is immediately struck by how vivid Kyle’s paintings are.”

Room8 on West 1st Ave. and Pine St., is displaying several paintings by Kyle, along with works by Gordon Smith, Willem de Kooning, Rodney Graham, Jack Shadbolt, Raymond Clements and other well-known and up-andcoming Canadian artists. What the art has in common is Kyle’s son, Paul, a knowledgeable and respected art dealer.

“Soon after we met Paul through friends, he showed us some of his father’s paintings and we immediately fell in love with them,” Santic recalls. “We thought they would be

perfect to display with the handcrafted line of Baxter furniture from Italy that we exclusively carry in Canada because they both make a real statement. You don’t forget them once you’ve seen them.”

Unlike optical artists who create images that repeat one illusion, Joseph Kyle masterfully integrated colour and form so that the painting we see continues to change in various ways the longer we look at it. Originally a composer, Kyle derived his pivotal flash of insight after listening to Marc-Antoine

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Charpentier’s Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve in 1979. “The synoptics that he pioneered later in life integrated every colour and form so they each worked on their own as part of the entire canvas – just as every musician and singer individually contributes to the harmony of a choral symphony,” Paul says.

Born in Belfast in 1923, Kyle immigrated to Saskatchewan in 1930 where he survived

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the Depression before joining the navy and relocating to Vancouver a decade later. After four years in the service, he attended McGill University to study music composition.

“Music has always been the primary inspiration for his art, but he never painted with music playing because he didn’t want it to unduly influence him,” Paul says.

“When my parents decided to have a

family, my father had to find more reliable sources of income, especially since they ended up having six children,” he adds. Kyle pursued various successful business ventures that included filming documentaries in Japan with Alan Watts for the CBC in the 1960s. Soon after, he joined the Faculty of Education at Simon Fraser University where he co-founded the Intermedia Society, an avant-garde

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learning facility that encouraged experimental and interdisciplinary art practices. He served as its director from its inception until 1970. In 1973, he moved to Victoria where he founded the Victoria College of Arts and worked as its principal for 25 years, while also pursuing his own art practice.

“He seized every brief opportunity to paint alone in his studio, but never shooed

any of us away,” Paul says. “It was by watching and talking with him that I came to love art and became a dealer some 45 years ago, representing him and his work.”

Lawren Harris of the Group of Seven, communications theorist Marshall McLuhan, and architect/systems theorist Buckminster Fuller were among the friends who dropped by to listen to music and discuss art with Kyle

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as he furled his thick eyebrows and puffed on his pipe.

“Once he realized what he wanted to achieve with his art – to have colour and form work in harmony to create something greater than what each of them could be separately – he often worked on a series of paintings that numbered anywhere from 10 to 40, each building on the techniques achieved in the •

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“His work feels electric because the colours are so alive… like they’re actually pulsing.”

prior effort,” Paul says. “Jack Shadbolt, one of Canada’s most important artists, praised my father as one of the best colourists he’d ever seen, and Jack didn’t often pay compliments.

“Artists love my father’s work, and its profundity is now being appreciated by more and more people,” Paul adds. “Like a lot of art that’s ahead of its time, it’s only in retrospect that its significance can be fully understood, more than a decade after his death.”

The designers who frequent Room8 have definitely taken notice. “They find his work ideal for minimalist spaces with little or no colour,” Santic says. “When you walk into these gallery-like homes and see one of Kyle’s stunningly coloured works on the wall, it’s like wow… the entire decor frames the art, which really grabs your attention and sets the mood.” •

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READY FOR RED A homeowner opts for rich, drenched colour in his condo kitchen

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“As soon as I showed him a sample of the deep cherry cabinetry, we had our design direction.”

The homeowner intended this kitchen to be the centre of attention.

Even the fixtures are distinctive and complement the cabinetry’s forward European design. The streamlined shape of the range hood

by Faber ensures an unobstructed view of the living area. Stainless steel sink: Kohler; high-arc spring spout faucet: Grohe.

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THE COLOUR OF THIS DOWNTOWN Vancouver condo’s kitchen is what first strikes the eye.

And that was exactly the effect the owner was after. He’s a bachelor who does very little cooking so it was all about interpreting forward design through his favourite hue. “I keep an eye on the trends from Europe and have always loved the lacquer look – and the colour red,” he says.

The young professional admits his design sense tends to be ahead of the curve. Some 15 years ago, he had a Ferrari-red kitchen installed.

Reviews for that experiment were mixed, however; guests either loved the colour or hated it.

And over time, he found that even a vibrant colour that one loves can be difficult to live with.

So for this kitchen he chose a more subdued shade of red, one that borders on burgundy.

The colour might be symbolic as well, since the kitchen lies at the heart of the 1600-squarefoot home. On one side, it opens to the living room with its harbour view; on the other lies the dining area. Because it is so centrally located, the kitchen had to have a wow factor. “When I bought the condo, the kitchen was a very blah and basic builder kitchen, mostly white,” he says. “So I decided to upgrade to something I had always wanted.” •

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The rich cherry colour of the custom cabinetry has a mirror-like lacquer finish that takes on new dimensions as it reflects various kinds of light, a quality greatly appreciated by the homeowner.

Cabinetry: Gamadecor for Fontile Kitchen & Bath.

“When I bought the condo, the kitchen was a very blah and basic builder kitchen.”

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The homeowner had ripped out the existing kitchen by the time designers Tori Kershaw and Suzanne Mitchell of Fontile Kitchen & Bath in Vancouver were called in. The pair jumped at the chance to co-design a kitchen with such a bold colour. “As soon as I showed him a sample of the deep cherry cabinetry, we had our design direction,” says Kershaw. Designed by Kershaw and Mitchell in Vancouver and custom-crafted in Spain, it is made using a lacquer process that involves multiple finishing coats for a mirror-like, dimensional effect.

The colour provides high contrast against the understated limestone-gray porcelain floor tiles and quartz countertops.

Careful consideration was given to cabinet placement. Since the kitchen measures only eight-by-18 feet, the designers wanted to maximize storage and give the feel of a family-sized kitchen. For instance, three drawers were strategically placed on each side of the gas range.

To the right of the sink is a cabinet with five more shallow drawers. It’s easier to keep such items as cutlery, napkins, or food wrap organized that way, Kershaw says. •

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Designers Tori Kershaw and Suzanne Mitchell of Fontile Kitchen & Bath created a neutral gray backdrop for the cabinetry with 24-inch square floor tiles in limestone gray from Fontile and a Caesarstone countertop in a shade called “concrete.” Double-door 36-inch refrigerator-freezer by Fisher & Paykel.

The duo also proposed a two-foot-deep cabinet over the wide double-door refrigerator. In working with clients, they have found this solution places long items such as serving trays and baking sheets within easy reach.

“The homeowner also says he gets a lot of use from the cabinets in the bar area off the main kitchen, finding it the ideal spot for items that don’t fit in the kitchen,” Kershaw says.

The homeowner also had a hand in choosing the kitchen’s finishing touches, including the distinctive circular range hood and gracefully arched faucet. And he now takes a certain pride of ownership not unlike that for a luxury car. He appreciates the kitchen’s sleek lines and luxe features such as the whisper-quiet glide of the drawers. Passing a chamois over the cabinets now and then to remove a fingerprint from the mirror finish or buffing out a scratch with wax are labours of love. “This kitchen is the showpiece of my home,” he says. •

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LOVING THE GILDED PAST Every piece at Cedric DuPont Antiques is carefully chosen

GROWING UP IN LE TOUQUET, an elegant vacation resort in France, Cedric DuPont started collecting antiques as a boy. When he was just seven years old, his parents, who were antiques dealers, lent him a small amount of money, which he invested in his own inventory. The agreement was that he would quickly reinvest any profit made from the sale of these items.

“I thought this was a pot of gold,” DuPont recalls of those early days before his family moved to Palm Beach in 1981. “I put all of my birthday and holiday money into this pot. I had an appreciation for quality antique pieces and bought what I could afford.”

He now runs Cedric DuPont Antiques, a two-storey, 20,000-square-foot gallery that he custom-designed in the heart of West Palm Beach’s famous Antique Row Art and Design District. The gallery boasts a modern exterior. Inside, though, it resembles a formal Parisian interior, accented with plaster crown moldings in one area and a limestone château decor in another.

DuPont designed a space in which his clients can view everything they would want in their homes in one location – from chandeliers and buffets to mirrors, tables, seating and accessories. “Clients can find everything under one roof, seeing all the pieces together before making a decision,” DuPont says.

Many designers fly with their clients from New York, Boston and Connecticut to visit the gallery. And if clients still have difficulty

imagining how a vignette would look, DuPont’s design team can Photoshop their choices into interior images to create a visual aid. He calls it “see it in your home.”

The gallery’s vast collection has captivated clients from as far afield as Moscow and Australia.

DuPont has recently been busy buying more Italian antiques to meet the desires of clients who own Mediterranean-style homes.

He is proud to offer quality and one-of-a-kind pieces that have a fascinating history and pedigree. “When I hear of an important European estate being sold, I hop on the next flight to see what treasures I can find,” he says.

“The collaboration between our private clients, designers and our team has allowed us to maintain a positive relationship over the years,” DuPont says, adding that he is proud that his company has been honoured for the past four years with the Five Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences.

He thrives on the personal interaction in his business. “I love buying, restoring and selling, and I always meet the most incredible people,” he says. “It becomes a growing relationship. Since I hand-pick each item myself from private estates, I pass on the savings directly to my clients. I love the entire process.”

The company adds 40 new arrivals to its website monthly. “The growing collection is managed and updated daily, and is very easy to navigate,” DuPont says. •

“When I hear of an important European estate being sold, I hop on the next flight to see what treasures I can find.”

Cedric DuPont Antiques 3415 South Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, Florida www.cedricdupontantiques.com 561-835-1319

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A FONDNESS FOR THE FIFTIES

BY KATHRYN GREENAWAY PHOTOGRAPHY: COLIN PERRY STYLING: PENELOPE ROGERS

A kitchen in Delta recalls the “pearls-and-aprons” post-war era

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IN A DESIGN WORLD DOMINATED BY SLEEK, contemporary kitchens of muted palettes, the Broznitsky kitchen stands out with its retro charm, applegreen colour scheme and lovingly curated display of vintage collectibles.

“It was super fun to do and it was totally her,” says interior designer Sarah Gallop of Sarah Gallop Design Inc., who worked with homeowner Deborah Broznitsky on the design of her 225-square-foot kitchen.

Deborah, who works in human resources, and her husband Peter Broznitsky, who works in law enforcement, bought the house 10 years ago when their son was two years old.

The 1,460-square-foot, semi-detached home in Ladner Village, Delta, is now 24 years old.

“The kitchen was a hideous pink and had that awful stucco ceiling and ugly fluorescent ceiling lighting encased in plastic. It was horrible,” says Deborah. “We lived with it for almost six years, thinking we would eventually move. But when we began looking, the real estate market was out of our reach.

“Peter and I are the king and queen of duct tape. We have it in every possible colour, but we knew a kitchen reno went way beyond our skill set, even with the clever use of duct tape.”

Deborah saw an ad for Sarah Gallop Design Inc. in a local newspaper. “I wanted ’50s-retro with a modern touch,” she says. “Sarah understood.”

The idea of moving had not been banished outright, so Gallop approached the design vision with care, working with general contractor New Vision Projects Inc. “I didn’t want to customize the kitchen right out of the retail market,” Gallop says. “But I wanted to give Deborah that funky feel she wanted. The goal is to design kitchens that are classic enough to survive the trends, then highlight with bits and pieces that can be changed out easily.”

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Visiting the house for the first time, Gallop could see that the layout in and around the kitchen did not allow for an efficient flow of activity, so she suggested turning the dedicated dining room into an office – with custom desk and shelving – and transforming the under-used family room, which opened onto the kitchen, into a dining area. It would include generous storage and shelves to display Deborah’s collection of 1950s memorabilia.

Gallop designed the banks of white-with-hitsof-brown cabinetry to serve Deborah’s love of baking. “When I bake, I turn on my music from

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the ’70s and just groove. I spend a lot of time in The centrepiece of the design is the custom-made Arborite dining table, chairs and the kitchen,” the homeowner says. “Now I have bar stools by Randall Martin of Martin’s drawers with all my baking paraphernalia and Furniture that would look right at home in above them, cupboards holding all my baking an episode of Leave It To Beaver or Father ingredients. But my absolute favourite element is the (hands-free Delta) touch faucet. When Knows Best. Deborah envisioned apple-greenyou’re baking, a faucet like that makes life easier.” and-white vinyl on the chairs, and that’s Gallop added an island to increase the counter what Deborah got. All the objects on display, space and dining possibilities. The couple enter- including delicate milk-glass vases and vintage cookbooks, come from her collection. tain frequently.

Deborah loves the efficient layout because it “I change the displays often,” she says. “The allows for the couple to cook and bake at the same shelving has recessed lighting, so at night it time. “Peter is a great, instinctive cook,” she says. really looks pretty.” •

(Above) The custom-made table and chairs from Martin’s Furniture in Coquitlam inject a joyful colour palette into the kitchen. Light fixture: Tech Lighting.

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LIGHT AND OPEN

A West Vancouver kitchen is renovated to improve flow

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THE VANCOUVER PROPERTY MARKET, as we know, is a relentless and clamouring thing, but there are islands of tranquility in the city.

One is West Vancouver, an established and self-assured neighbourhood, sedate and leafy, away from the larger urban tumult. There, a new kitchen in a house exudes a quiet, clean-lined elegance.

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It’s the product of Denise McIntosh and her design atelier, Coquitlam-based Genesis Kitchens. McIntosh has a simple but effective way of working. Call it a meeting of minds: hers and that of her clients. “I kind of take their vision and give them what they want,” she says. “I don’t want it to be my style; I want it to be theirs. At the same time I want to be able to introduce them to products and materials they haven’t thought of, help them bring their vision to fruition, using what works best for them.”

McIntosh is a B.C. native who graduated from a design program in 1994. She has been the owner of Genesis for nine years. Her design team of 10 takes on about 70 projects a year – they are at work on about 20 at any given time.

And yes, she says, business is good, very good. •

A large island makes for plenty of seating in the kitchen. The stainless steel undermount sink is from Colonial Countertops.

“I kind of take their vision and give them what they want.”

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In the case of this West Vancouver kitchen, McIntosh started with a 1950s-era bungalow and did a down-to-the-floor renovation with contractor Ian Heyes of I.H. Contracting.

The client was looking for a better flow from foyer to kitchen to back yard, and to make the kitchen more of a live-in space for entertaining. This meant opening up the wall to the foyer and replacing a u-shaped kitchen with an island design.

Indeed, the island is a focal point. Composed of maple wood, painted black with a country finish and topped with white quartz, it’s big and for a reason. “One of the things we do a lot now is to have all dishes, pots and pans in drawers, which eliminates the need for upper cabinets,” McIntosh says. That in turn creates a lighter, more modern ambience.

Look at the range wall to see what she means. With floating shelves and no upper cabinetry, the white tile surface enhances an open and airy space.

An adjacent wall where the ovens were installed continues the theme of pristine simplicity. The fridge is behind white custom-made paneling. The matching Shaker cabinetry, containing a recycling bin and storage units, creates a nearly flat surface, pleasing to the eye and not austere.

McIntosh is especially proud of the wall behind the island. This bar area also features white cabinets, but they are glass-fronted, with veneered black interiors, illuminated from within to highlight the crystal they contain and match the island’s black colour.

In sum, the kitchen is contemporary but still homey as suggested by a desk the owner was eager to keep. It’s been refurbished and blends seamlessly into the room. •

The range, range hood and ovens are from the Thermador Professional Series.

Having a large island eliminated the need for cabinetry on this wall.

The open shelving provides a light touch.

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