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CONTENTS
APRIL
2022 DEPARTMENTS
11
12
8 View
10 RSVP Our readers have their say
13 Style Files New pieces from furniture
maker Seth Christou, Montreal retail
space Hibou Home, hot takes from

66 Ali McQuaid Mitchell and more

22 The Healthy Home Sustainable
products from Silk & Snow and the
“it” appliance
24 Colour Spotlight Stone
26 Finds Elegant furniture, plus a vibrant pillow
28 More or Less Sculptural statement pieces
30 The City Column What to do in Paris
34 Home Library Design books to devour
36 Artist File Painter Tammi Campbell
38 Focus Decorative hardware
40 Following Now Blogger Wendy Lau’s
best ideas for affordable home renos
44 Kitchen of the Month A modern, European-
inspired kitchen by Barbara Wigmore
96 Food News A wine subscription service,
stylish bar tool and “seacuterie” from
Scout Canning
102 Shopping List Our suppliers
104 Source Guide Where to find it
110 Ask a Designer™ Candace Thompson’s advice
for redesigning a fireplace feature wall
112 Trendwatch Back to Nature

FEATURES

266 50 Personal Style In the Mix Quebec actor

Karine Vanasse on the renovation
of her Eastern Townships home.
58 Design Elevation of Style Mazen El-Abdallah
transforms a boxy condo into a cool and
curated home for a retail executive.
66 House & Home of the Month Change of
Scene Andi Wheelband of Two Birds
Design updates a contemporary house
with a dash of Victoriana.
76 Renovation The Great Escape Collective

13
3 Studio overhauls a historical family
home in Guelph, Ont.
86 Decorating Mini Makeovers Easy upgrades
to refresh your home.
ON THE COVER 92 Food & Entertaining Simply Italian Lidia
Karine Vanasse’s bright and airy kitchen. Story, Bastianich shares recipes from her new
page 50. Photography by Maxime Desbiens. cookbook, A Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl.
VIEW
An off-centre TV
is installed above a
vintage credenza
in Joey Diaz’s home.
AN ENSEMBLE EFFORT
Emma Reddington, H&H’s West Coast Editor and Style
Director, works from her Vancouver office producing
great content inspired by her global lens on design.
A New Approach
There’s a change in the air, and it’s not just the first signs
of spring (here in Vancouver, the snowdrops and crocuses
are up!). I’ve been reading the stories of Canadians
renovating and redecorating on the pages of our magazine
for the better part of a decade and, clearly, there’s been
a fundamental shift, both in the way we think about
our homes and how we approach renovating them.
Let’s start with Joey Diaz, who traded in his large
house with a ravine view for a smaller, downtown
Toronto condo so he could travel more and enjoy urban
life. Calling on his favourite designer Mazen El-Abdallah,
the two set out to improve the new space. The result
is refreshingly respectful, and it’s in large part due to
Mazen’s approach. “Sometimes, the instinct is to rip
everything out,” he says. “But it was nice to take a
moment and question whether it was necessary, even
from an environmental perspective.” The pair worked
within the existing boundaries of the space, upgrading
only where it made sense and building around Joey’s
collection of furniture and art. The sensitive and sensible
plan feels perfectly suited to this particular moment in
time, as we not only struggle with supply chain demands
but reevaluate our ecological footprint.
It’s an approach designer
LET’S CONNECT Andi Wheelband of Two Birds Design
@emmareddington also employed in her sympathetic
@marionhousebook renovation of a 139-year-old semi in
@marionhousebook Toronto’s Cabbagetown neighbourhood.
She chose to preserve the home’s
8 H&H APRIL 2022
Two Birds Design
juxtaposed a curvy,
modern sofa against a
Victorian backdrop.
Victorian-era details, including plaster mouldings,
nine-and-a-half-inch-tall baseboards, corbels and
ceiling medallions, while selecting furniture that
placed the design firmly in the present — hello curvy,
millennial pink sofa!
Photography by Valerie Wilcox (Emma’s portrait)/Stacey Brandford (credenza)/Lauren Miller (pink sofa)
Finally, busy Toronto couple Kelly Wilton and
Rob Price asked themselves the Marie Kondo–esque
question on the lips of many a pandemic-lockdowned
family: “Where do we find joy?” They decided it definitely
wasn’t in the city. (My family and I asked ourselves the
same question and have now returned to Vancouver!)
For Kelly and Rob, a historical red brick house in
picturesque Guelph, Ont., was the answer, along with
a stunning renovation by Toronto designers Alana
Firestone and Jordy Fagan of Collective Studio, who had
to learn a thing or two about renovating a house remotely.
This is the first issue where we’re seeing the results
of what the past two years have brought us. Each feature
home was renovated during the pandemic, and both
homeowners and designers had to stay flexible and
nimble to deal with challenges. Most importantly, it’s
evident that, after two years of staying home, we’re
reconsidering what home means: we’re finally designing
places that lift our spirits, and we’re considering the
effect of our actions on the environment. In every way,
change for the better!
EMMA REDDINGTON
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on the cover. I’ve loved seeing the
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ideas from it. Thanks for sharing
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For several months, I’ve enjoyed
seeing the creative unfolding of
Lynda’s lakehouse. The Jan/Feb
issue offered readers a glance at the
results (“A House For All Seasons”),
and those results were stunning!
Although the entire home is cosy
and inviting, the great room is a
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inspiration for creating classic and
appealing home decorating.
— CAROL ANN FOYLE, Trail, B.C.
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There are so many incredible colours
in this year’s Paint Report (“True
HERE’S WHAT YOU LOVED ON
OUR WEBSITE AND SOCIAL
Colours,” Jan/Feb); Louisiana Hot MEDIA PLATFORMS.
Sauce might be my favourite! The new
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spring renos. I look forward to using
this report as a colour guide in the
months of redecorating ahead.
— KYLE MOFFAT, Montreal
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A BREAKFAST NOOK
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and elitist. DESIGNER JOEL BRAY
— EMMA WOODMAN, Bloomfield, Ont.
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using oat and rice flour, which I find so
soft, light and delicious. Thanks for
presenting healthful options; I’m
trying to use different flours without
compromising the final taste and
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— JAYNE BERUBE, Terrace, B.C.
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GOTTA HAVE IT

A cut-out rug makes a bold,

artistic statement. (Why should
walls have all the fun?)
Asmara rug by Federico Pepe for CC-Tapis,
from $7,800. Latitude Nord.

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 Style LEFT: Shelves of warm

FILES accents and table lamps

line the windows.
RIGHT: The showroom is
organized into vignettes,
creating a residential feel.
Arched cabinet, $4,700;
Chairs, $1,550 each;
Throws, from $60 each.

FIND IT
HIBOU HOME
1 rue Chabanel Ouest,
Montreal
(514) 574-0015
shophibou.com

BEST BUY: “This herringbone tray is

one of our bestsellers,” says Eugenia.
“We’ve used it as an entryway catchall,
in a dining room beneath a centerpiece,
and as a jewelry or perfume corral.”
Natural Wooden Herringbone
Shop owners Korina Khamis Rectangular tray, $140.
(left) and Eugenia Triandos.

SHOP

HIBOU HOME
When Korina Khamis and Eugenia Triandos launched their interior

Eugenia’s portrait, shop interiors, runner)/Gage Shereck (tray, candle, boxes)

1 2 design studio in 2016, a retail shop was always part of the plan. First

Text by Rosemary Poole/Photography by Brooke Stephenson (Korina and

envisioned as a place to sell their locally sewn pillows, the concept grew
to include favourite finds from their projects, such as vintage Turkish
rugs, stone table lamps and antiques found on road trips around Quebec.
Last year, the discovery of a vast, loft-like space in Montreal’s garment
district finally set things in motion. “The area is evolving,” says Eugenia.
“We’re seeing more creative industries move into the building, and
we wanted to be a part of that shift.” Set over 6,000 square feet with an
abundance of natural light from floor-to-ceiling windows, the newly
opened space accommodates not only the Hibou Home shop, with its
ever-evolving inventory of custom furniture, accessories and textiles,
but also the Hibou Design & Co. studio offices and Hibou Café, too.
“The clientele the café attracts naturally gravitates to Hibou Home,” says
Korina. “And we love offering clients a warm beverage as they shop.”
3
1. “Some of our Turkish runners are more than 100 years old,” says Korina. “We
love giving them a chance at a second life in someone’s home.” Runner, $1,200.
2. Hand-poured candle by Vancouver Candle Co., $48. 3. Decorative Metal storage
boxes in Brass, $40, $50 and $58 each.

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 Style
FILES FIVE IDEAS TO STEAL
The Drake Hotel’s new
Modern Wing lobby offers
lessons for decorating
with retro lounge style.
When The Drake Hotel added the
new Modern Wing next door to
its landmark building on Toronto’s
Queen Street West, a key priority
was to include a lounge space for
arriving guests, a feature notably
absent from the quirky original.
Opened last December, with
interiors by DesignAgency and
+tongtong alongside The Drake’s
in-house design team, the space is
decidedly domestic, drawing from
the eclectic living rooms of the
Art Deco and mid-century modern
eras. Layered with vintage finds
and walnut tambour panelling,
it serves up loads of inspiration for
achieving the ultimate lounge.

1 Portable table lamps.

Dot them around
the room whenever
or wherever you
need light.
2 3 An abstract
patterned rug
is bold floor art.
A slim ledge below
the fireplace offers
a great styling
moment. 4 Vintage chairs
arranged in pairs or a
grouping help ground
your mix of eclectic
furniture.
5 Small cocktail
tables keep drinks
within reach and
are easily moved
around.

Each paper-cord seat ONE TO WATCH

takes three to four

Seth Christou
hours to hand-weave

Photography by Brandon Barré (Five Ideas to Steal)/Seth Christou (One to Watch)

Text by Rosemary Poole (Five Ideas to Steal)/Amanda Ross (One to Watch)/
YouTube isn’t the likeliest of places to receive
a proper education but, for furniture maker
Seth Christou, it provided a master class in
paper-cord weaving. The Banff, Alta., native
already had the woodworking part down —
Seth was operating a table saw by the age of 10,
thanks to his kitchen cabinet–maker father —
but mastering the woven seats for his hand-
carved chairs and stools proved more elusive.
“I’d watch online, then practise weaving all
“I GET A LOT OF night,” he says. Launched last fall, the series is
available to order in woods ranging from white
INSPIR ATION FROM BEING oak to blackened ash. He sees them as his own
OUTSIDE IN NATURE” interpretation of boho and rugged western
furniture styles. “In traditional woodworking,
FROM LEFT: Lampros counter stool in Ash, you’re taught to follow the rules, but I’ve
$1,950; Era counter stool in Blackened Ash,
$1,525. Both through Seth Christou. always just done my own thing.”

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FILES Sinnerlig pendant COOL COLLAB

RETURN
ENGAGEMENT
British designer Ilse Crawford is back at Ikea
with a new slate of timeless, everyday pieces.
THEN: Ilse’s 2015 Sinnerlig collection for Ikea showcased
environmentally sound materials such as cork, bamboo
and jute in a range of refined furniture and accessories.
Her bamboo Sinnerlig pendant remains a top-seller.
NOW: In a renewed long-term partnership with the
brand, she’s turned her attention to small, background
pieces: ceramic tealight holders are finished with a
medium gloss to highlight their hand-finished surface,
and vases are made from recovered handblown glass
with rippled bottoms to keep stems upright. ON THE
IMPORTANCE OF STYLING: “Looking around me right
“I THINK THE SMALL now, we’ve got shelves where we put stuff but, actually,
if we take half an hour to add some beautiful things and
MOMENTS ARE THE THINGS organize it, it can give such pleasure. Even small things
YOU REMEMBER IN LIFE” can change your feeling.” ON DESIGN AND WELL-
BEING: “The best way of elevating your home is to look
at the basics: the light, how you sleep, the environment
you sleep in, ventilation, if you have outdoor space —
1 see whether your home matches how you live in it.”
ULTIMATE COLLABORATORS: Beyond working
with Ikea, Ilse counts brands such as Carl Hansen
& Søn and Georg Jensen as clients. She’s currently
at work on the expansion of the Ett Hem hotel
3 in Stockholm, a sequel to her groundbreaking
residential design for the hotel in 2012.

1. Published in 2014, A Frame for Life outlines Ilse’s prescient

philosophy on intuitive, human-centred design. Rizzoli, 2014, $55.
2. Ärofull tealight holder, $1. Ikea. 3. Konstfull Glass vases in Green

Text by Rosemary Poole/Photography courtesy of Ikea (Cool Collab, pendant, tealight

2

holder, vases)/Rizzoli (Cool Collab, Ilse’s portrait, book)/Partaje (Generous in Spirit)

(7¾" diam.) and Green-Brown (7" diam.), $13 each. Ikea.

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CASHMERE TEXTILES WITH CRAFT AND LONGEVITY
IN MIND. ULTRALUXE THROWS AND PILLOWS ARE
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Stripe Double Cashmere pillows
SHADES OF PETAL PINK, SAGE AND ACID YELLOW, in Sage (top) and Sunset, $407
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THEY INVITE LONG LOUNGE SESSIONS — AND throw in Sage, $1,500. All
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FILES (HC-150),
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Starburst Orange BELOW: Paper Mâché
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HOT TAKE

Known for her layered, fashion-

forward interiors, Ali McQuaid
Mitchell of Futurestudio shares
what’s caught her eye recently.
DESIGN IDEA YOU’RE EXCITED TO TRY:
I’m obsessed with the idea of creating a kitchen
with a mix of wood species, like walnut, Douglas
fir, oak and ash. A patchwork kitchen concept.
KEY INFLUENCE ON DESIGN TRENDS: Reusing
materials in a new way. When I walk into a
project, the first thing I consider is what we
can keep. I try to celebrate materials that
are already on-site.
DESIGN MOTTO: Be a good listener.
INTO: Colourful stone. We’re working on a
MINI TREND
Ali McQuaid Mitchell founded Futurestudio in G OOD ON
Toronto in 2019. She’s just finished designing
Othership, a guided sauna and ice bath
retreat that opened in Toronto in February.
PAPER
Stop the presses! Papier
1 mâché–style finishes in pale
hues have emerged on all
manner of light fixtures,
mirrors and vessels. As
a striking, stand-alone piece
or a grouping along a ledge
or sideboard, these textured

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Enoteca Sociale, Geary Lofts)/Ali McQuaid Mitchell (Hot Take, dining chair)/courtesy of Regina Andrew Detroit
Text by Rosemary Poole/Photography by Britney Townsend (Hot Take, Ali’s portrait)/Rick O’Brien (Hot Take,
redesign of Bellwoods Brewery and making accents create a tactile,
the bar out of Avogado quartzite.
OVER: Carrara marble.
handcrafted moment with
HOW OFTEN YOU CHANGE THE DECORATING the humblest of materials.
IN YOUR OWN HOME: Every weekend! I have a
big art collection that I move around constantly.
I also rearrange my sofas, lamps and chairs.
There’s a furniture graveyard in my basement “OUR PROJECTS COME
of things I move up and down. TO LIFE QUICKLY —
ESSENTIAL DESIGN BOOK: Commune:
Designed in California. The way they style WHICH IS EXCITING”
their projects and use collections always
feels very warm. 2
ITEM IN YOUR HOME THAT MOST REFLECTS
WHO YOU ARE: A few years ago, I bought a set
of eight dining chairs on Kijiji. I later learned
they had been designed by the late architect
Janis Kravis for the Three Small Rooms
restaurant in the Windsor Arms Hotel.
They have a really good spirit, and I love
that they were designed for a restaurant,
which connects back to my own work.
ABOVE, FROM LEFT: Paola Paronetto
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1. Ali’s high-contrast kitchen design for the Geary accents her paper-clay pieces in gold.
Lofts building. 2. Avogado quartzite in Leathered Tucano Corteccia jug in Light Grey, $464;
finish. Pricing upon request. Ciot. 3. One of Ali’s Low Ninfee Corteccia bowl in White and
treasured vintage dining chairs by Janis Kravis. Gold, $1,225; Corteccia bottle in White
4. Commune: Designed in California. Abrams, 2014, $75. 4 and Gold, $796. All through Provide.
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Ideas for fresh and sustainable ways to live this spring.
Sweet Dreams
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the elements for an eco-conscious bedroom.
WHO: Albert Chow, CEO and
co-founder of Silk & Snow.
WHAT: An environmentally friendly
sleep company in Toronto that
sells sheets, pillows, mattresses,
blankets and more — all made
from ethically sourced materials
with a limited carbon footprint.
MADE TO LAST: When shopping
around for his own new mattress,
Albert noticed many retailers were
selling cheaper products that would
deteriorate more quickly than in the
past. “I found that really wasteful,”
says Albert. “We focus on choosing
and designing with sustainable
raw materials, and working with
partners that have responsible
manufacturing practices.”
THE BESTSELLER: Weighted
blankets are traditionally made using
glass or plastic beads, which can
eventually end up in landfills or in the
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Photography courtesy of Silk & Snow (Albert’s portrait, sheets, blanket, bed frame)/Penguin Random House (The Sustainable Home)/Cosori (air fryer)
The Sustainable Home by Ida Magntorn is filled
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cool greys that
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PARIS
We’ll always have Paris. From Michelin-starred
restaurants to classically elegant hotels and destination
home stores, there’s never been a better time to visit
the City of Light. By PETER SALTSMAN

Hôtel Madame Rêve WHERE TO STAY

New: Hôtel Madame Rêve
This five-star hotel, which opened
last October in the former Louvre
post office building in the 1st
arrondissement, is all about the
views. Book one of the “Exceptional
View” rooms, aptly named for its
vistas of the city’s iconic landmarks.
Between that, the walnut panelling
and gold-toned leather accents,
we won’t blame you if you never
leave your room. 48 rue du Louvre,
madamereve.com
Classic: Le Pavillon de la Reine
In the chic Le Marais district, Place
des Vosges is one of the most
beautiful spots in the city. Tucked
just off the square behind a wall of ivy,
this family-run boutique hotel offers
contemporary service and charm in a
17th-century building. Be sure to have
an aperitif in the courtyard garden. 28 Pl. Le Pavillon de la Reine
des Vosges, pavillon-de-la-reine.com

WHERE TO EAT
New: MoSuke In 2020,
29-year-old Mory Sacko
captured the heart of France

de la Reine (courtyard)/by Quentin Tourbez (MoSuke)/Pierre Monetta (Allard)

as a contestant on Top Chef.
His first restaurant, MoSuke,

Photography courtesy of Hôtel Madam Rêve (lobby, terrace)/Le Pavillon

serves food influenced by
his beloved Japan, his native
France and his parents’ native
Mali. In its first year, MoSuke
won a Michelin star, and it’s
now one of the hottest tables Allard
in town. Don’t miss dishes
like the Foie gras Ebene for Classic: Allard Paris isn’t short on near-
a dining experience you won’t perfect bistros, but Allard is truly something
forget. 11 rue Raymond special. Founded in 1932 in the heart of Saint-
Losserand, mosuke- Germain-des-Prés, the resto is now overseen
restaurant.com by legendary chef Alain Ducasse. Allard’s spirit
is deeply rooted in tradition, from the red
banquettes and zinc bar to the patrons ordering
the bistro’s renowned frog legs. Other great
menu options include the traditional cassoulet,
MoSuke rabbit terrine or hanger steak. 41 rue Saint-André
des Arts, restaurant-allard.fr
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WHAT TO SEE
New: Bourse de Commerce:
Pinault Collection François Pinault,
one of the world’s great art collectors,
has been building galleries across
Europe for years. The Bourse de
Commerce opened last spring after a
long renovation (with François’ longtime
collaborator Tadao Ando), and is now
home to more than 10,000 works of
art — and perhaps the grandest atrium
in Paris. 2 rue de Viarmes, pinault
collection.com/boursedecommerce
Classic: Musée Rodin For more Musée Rodin
than 100 years, the Hôtel Biron and its
grounds have been home to some of
sculptor Auguste Rodin’s best works.
Go on a warm day and linger in the
garden over un café, thinking about…
Bourse de Commerce well, The Thinker. 77 rue de Varenne,
musee-rodin.fr

WHERE TO SHOP
New: La Samaritaine When
luxury powerhouse LVMH Moët
Hennessy Louis Vuitton acquired
La Samaritaine, the department
store had seen better days. Now,
with architecture by Japanese firm Classic: Merci Like Willy Wonka’s chocolate
Sanaa and interiors by Toronto’s factory for a boho-chic imagination, this boutique
Yabu Pushelberg, the store is in the 3rd arrondissement has treasures around
reborn, a temple to modern every corner. Walk by a vintage Fiat on display
luxury. Design lovers will want to go inside the former 16,000-square-foot
to visit — whether they buy fabric factory for antiques, ceramics, stationery
anything or not. 9 rue de la and gorgeous textiles, including the store’s
Monnaie, dfs.com/samaritaine own washed French linen bedding, tea towels,

(sculpture, musée)/La Samaritaine (La Samaritaine exterior and interior)/Merci (bags, exterior)
Photography courtesy of Bourse de Commerce (Bourse de Commerce exterior)/Musée Rodin
napkins and more. 111 Bd. Beaumarchais,
merci-merci.com

Merci

La Samaritaine

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MUST READSFresh books on city homes, Maine cabins

and tropical escapes. By WENDY JACOB
BILLY COTTON:
INTERIOR & DESIGN WORK
By Billy Cotton and Mayer Rus
Rizzoli, 2022, $85
New York designer Billy Cotton made pilgrimages
to the Brimfield Antique Show as a kid, then scoured
Vermont barns and Parisian flea markets for vintage
treasures that told a story. After graduating from
the Pratt Institute, Billy’s Brooklyn design practice
included artist Cindy Sherman’s Manhattan triplex.
In 2019, Ralph Lauren Home
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Billy Cotton is brand, known for its classic look, showed
the Creative a desire for change, even though Billy
Director of Ralph remains steadfast in honouring its heritage.
Lauren Home.
“It’s how Ralph Lauren does things — it’s
about stories,” says Billy. “It remains rooted
in tradition; like the work I did under
my own name... it’s still Ralph. It’s about
channelling his vision.”
Billy’s projects are highly idiosyncratic,
thanks to handcrafted pieces such as
Indian suzanis, Pakistani ralli blankets
In Billy’s former studio, a piece by Mark Flood and African Kuba coverlets. The artists’
and Nate Lowman rests below a vintage

Photography by Stephen Kent Johnson (Billy’s portrait, Billy Cotton)/Greta Rybus

homes, NYC penthouses and century
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his chameleon-like aptitude for design.

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REMODELISTA EMBRACING
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Evocative of Maine’s rugged designer Stephanie Kienle
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Remodelista explores 10 of showers. Whether she’s
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ARTIST FILE
Unfurled (2018).

Artist Tammi Campbell.

Photography by Adam Moco (Diana’s portrait)/David Stobbe, Stobbe Photography (Tammi’s portrait)/Paul Litherland
(Campbell’s Soup Can (Tomato) with Bubble Wrap and Packing Tape)/courtesy of Tammi Campbell (Unfurled, Homage to
THE ARTIST: Tammi Campbell’s paintings are all
Campbell’s Soup Can (Tomato) with replicas of Modern masterpieces, with a twist. The

Bubble Wrap and Packing Tape (2021).
the Square with Bubble Wrap and Packing Tape, Imagined study #1 for Frank Stella’s Singerli Variations c. 1976)
Montreal artist is interested in the male-dominated
arena of minimalist painting, with Morris Louis,
Frank Stella and Josef Albers as prime examples
of artists whose work she recreates. Each painting
looks like an exact copy of the original but with

REPAINTING an intervention, whether it’s packing tape, bubble

packaging, or a known work that’s left unfinished.
Tammi’s pieces leave questions for the viewer to ask
about process and, more boldly, the history of art.
THE WORKS: When Tammi was completing a

HISTORY
Tammi Campbell’s tongue-in-cheek
residency in New York, she often visited museums.
She noticed that there were certain seminal artists
who were included in every Modern Art collection —
and they were pretty much always men. “The
originals I’m pulling from are typically works by
very well collected, commodified artists that sell
for millions at auction houses,” says Tammi. “The
pieces critique white male privilege artworks fit into the canon of Modern Art and are
represented in most major collections. The move to
in the Modern Art world. suggest that these artworks might be packed up and
put in storage to make space for other artworks is
by DIANA HAMM a way to question what has been primarily a space
dominated by white male artists.”
Thus began a series of works that focused on
paintings that are in transit. At first glance, they
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look like the iconic canvases we’re used to seeing, covered Homage to the Square with
in obscuring packaging. They’re all, however, Tammi’s Bubble Wrap and Packing Tape (2022).
work. She has recreated each of these paintings and devised
a technique of casting them in acrylic that looks like bubble
packaging. Homage to the Square with Bubble Wrap and
Packing Tape does just that. What I find fascinating about this
work is that, on the surface, it’s fairly simple, but once you
dive deeper, there are layers that are revealed. In her effort
to partially conceal Josef Albers’ work through the bubble
packaging, Tammi manages to hint at things about the art
market that are normally hidden. Take, for example, all the
workers involved with installing exhibitions, packing art
and transporting paintings from gallery to gallery. These
people are usually behind the scenes, with only the artist
(again, historically white and male) getting any recognition.
This subtle reminder to the viewer that there are a lot of
people involved in making great art possible is compelling
and important. It’s also unavoidable to wonder if the securely
wrapped-up paintings are coming or going. And if they’re
going, what will we make room for next?
In another series, Tammi focuses on the studies and failed
works of Modern masters. Take Imagined study # 1 for Frank
Stella’s Sinjerli Variations c. 1976, for example. Frank Stella,
known for his perfectly formed lines and minimalist works, WHERE TO SEE IT
must have had many failed attempts that never made it to the Tammi is represented by Anat Ebgi in Los Angeles, and
Blouin Division in Montreal. She recently exhibited at
gallery. Tammi purposefully uses his form, lines and colours Maki Gallery in Tokyo, and she’s working toward a solo
to recreate his work, but makes it look as though he struggled. exhibition at Blouin Division later this year.
Here, the line between each colour isn’t crisp and even, but
instead shows an imagined error of the artist’s hand. While
the work is still beautiful, it would not be mistaken for underrepresented. In this painting, Tammi replicated Morris
Frank’s actual work. Tammi likes thinking about the notion Louis’s Unfurled, a series heralded as groundbreaking, largely
of trial and error, and the imperfections that come before for its use of negative space and a raw canvas. Upon closer
a piece is considered finished, particularly with artists like historical inspection, Morris actually got this idea from Helen
Frank Stella, who has a very systematic approach to painting. Frankenthaler, and yet he is the one to get the credit. “I use
Unfurled is considered one of her most critical works. humour to play with art historical references,” says Tammi.
In examining the history of Modern Art, it’s obvious that “My work is both critical and playful. It’s not really making
women’s contributions are often overlooked and certainly fun, but it is pointing out privileged narratives in the art
world.” In Tammi’s reworking of this history, the act of
putting a woman’s name (her own) on the canvas inserts
women into Modern Art history. It’s in this area, where she’s
creating and subverting the canon, that it’s really engaging.
COLLECTING: Tammi has exhibited extensively through
Canada and in the U.S., including shows in New York and L.A.
She holds a BFA from the University of Saskatchewan and
is in major collections across the country, including the RBC
Corporate Art Collection, the TD Art Collection, BMO’s
Corporate Art Collection, and the National Gallery of Canada.
Her work starts at approximately $12,600.

Diana Hamm of WK ART is a Toronto art

adviser. A graduate of Sotheby’s Institute
of Art in London, U.K., Diana focuses
on contemporary art and discovering
emerging artists. She also advises private
clients on acquisitions and collection-
Imagined study #1 for Frank Stella’s building. Find out more at wkart.ca.
Sinjerli Variations c. 1976 (2020).

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mixed-material trend. In Black/Stainless
Steel. Leather; stainless steel. ½" h. x
2" w. x 1⅓" d. $30. Ginger’s.
THE WILLIAMS MOTHER OF PEARL
A nature-inspired accent that adds
understated opulence. In Golden MOP.
Brass. 2½" diam. x 1⅓" d. Approx. $74.
Modern Matter.
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FOLLOWING NOW

Hello,
RENO! When Toronto blogger
Wendy and
Wendy Lau renovates, husband Kwan
outside their
it’s affordable, clever Thornhill home.

and lighthearted.
Photography JANET KWAN | Text WENDY JACOB

It’s not easy to make people laugh about

renovating, but it comes naturally to Wendy Lau
of thekwendyhome.com. Videos depict her
skipping down the aisles of The Home Depot
Canada for bathroom fixtures, or celebrating
snagging a pricey mirror, only to pull back and

Photography by Micah Tam (Wendy and Kwan’s portrait)/Wendy Lau (kitchen sink)
reveal it’s dollhouse-sized. Wendy’s joy in
renovating has drawn nearly 300,000 Instagram
followers, and millions of views on TikTok. In 2021,
Wendy and her husband, Kwan Chan, bought a
suburban ’80s-era house in Thornhill, Ont., vowing
to “take a builder-grade home to charm school.”
Wendy pokes holes in the illusion of Instagram
perfection and has plenty of IRL reno wisdom to
share. Here are some of her tips and tricks.

Experiment with Paint

This painted door in Wendy’s former home was a DIY spin
on arched doorways. “I didn’t have the money to knock
down my door and build an arch, so I used paint,” she says.
“People were colour blocking, but nobody was doing it over
entryways.” After the project went viral on TikTok, the door
was snarkily compared to a toenail, which made Wendy love
it even more. The colour is a custom blend, but you can get
a similar look with Benjamin Moore’s Antique Glass.
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 Pendant, Pottery Barn Canada;
washer, dryer, LG; sink, Ikea.
Mix High and Low
Wendy chose Ikea cabinet boxes but created
a high-end effect with custom doors and drawer
fronts made by a local millworker. “He had a wide
range of options, so I chose a slim Shaker style with
a detailed inner edge.” She found inexpensive hardware
from Etsy but splurged on the island kitchen faucet,
choosing one from deVOL Kitchens in aged brass that
was around $1,875. “It’s the star of the kitchen.”

Consider Your Sight Lines

“The laundry room has a very small footprint, but it’s
a room we use every day and you can see it from the
front door,” says Wendy. “One of the biggest changes
was swapping the solid door for one that lets in light.” The
marble backsplash tiles look expensive but were bought
on clearance from a warehouse, and the farmhouse sink
is an Ikea find. “The star pendant inspired the dark hardware
and gunmetal appliances, which breaks up all the white.”

Cabinet boxes, Ikea; custom

door fronts, Nieu Cabinet Doors.

Open Up Your Kitchen

The kitchen was fairly small, so Wendy removed a wall and
co-opted space from the adjacent dining room. “We built
faux beams and recessed pot lights into them, cladding the
outside in the same planks we used for the floorboards,”
says Wendy. “That’s why the woods are a perfect match.”
A generous island marries the family room and kitchen,
and sliding patio doors were removed (where the
fridge is now) to extend the space.
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FOLLOWING NOW
Wallpaper, The Home
Depot Canada; peg
rail, Ikea; bed linens,
L.L. Bean.

Trick the Eye

In the guest bedroom, Wendy got the
look of beadboard with wallpaper. “You
paint it to make it look more realistic, and
it even comes pre-pasted. You just need
water and a utility knife — it’s so easy!”
She added a wooden peg rail at the top
edge and painted it to match.

Floor and wall tile,

The Home Depot
Canada.

Get Creative with Accessories

Wendy was looking for a way to add boho
warmth to the dining room. “Wicker can
be expensive, so one way to incorporate
it is with baskets and steamers,” she says.
“These were bought from thrift stores and
restaurant suppliers in Toronto’s Chinatown.”

Create a Neutral Envelope

A wall of white subway tile balances the punchy theme
in the bathroom. “With neutral tile and hardware, you
can change out the shower curtain, bathmat and art for
a completely different vibe without breaking the bank,”
says Wendy. Matte black hardware complements
the graphic look and is easy to source on a budget.
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KITCHEN OF THE MONTH

SET IN
STONE
A family in Brighton, Ont.,
goes all-in on marble for their
European-inspired kitchen.
Design BARBARA WIGMORE
Photography KIM JEFFERY
Text EMILY EVANS

THE DESIGNER:

Produced by Me&Mo, Meg Crossley and Morgan Michener

Barbara Wigmore,
Northumberland
County, Ont.

THE LOOK:
European Modern

DESIGN BRIEF:
Deliver a timeless
kitchen with
a casual feel

Before
SQ.FT:

195
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Before
TOP: Creamy white cabinets and
a walnut island warm up the space.
Brick veneer (on vent hood), Century
Architexture; cooktop, Bosch;
stools, Park Lane Sofa.
OPPOSITE: Sink by Vogt Industries,
faucet and soap dispenser by
Brizo, Tapworks Kitchen & Bath.
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H
ow designer Barbara Wigmore
used dark walnut, moody marble
and a textured vent hood to
create a kitchen with a subtle
European vibe.
HOUSE & HOME: Why did you choose
Benjamin Moore’s Simply White for
the cabinets?
BARBARA WIGMORE: The original kitchen
was visually heavy and quite dark, so we
White-painted brick
veneer adds texture to
the vent hood
wanted to soften it and brighten it up.
Simply White for the cabinets and White
Dove for the walls were the winners
because, with the kitchen’s southern
exposure, the tones worked well all day
and into the evening.
H&H: The stone on the island is really
unusual. How did you select it?
BW: Initially, I presented several quartz
options, but it was love at first sight when
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KITCHEN OF THE MONTH

Before
TOP LEFT: A desk area is ideal for answering emails in a pinch.
Desk chair, Mkt; hardware, ADH Fine Hardware.
TOP RIGHT: Designer Barbara Wigmore.
BOTTOM LEFT: The dark wood bar cabinet (background) and
dining table nod to the kitchen island. Ceiling fixture, Crate and
Barrel; dining table by John Wikkerink, Windmill Woodworking;
dining chairs, Urban Barn.
we found these Calacatta onyx marble slabs. Bring on the
etch marks, and think about the wonderful patina of an old
European kitchen counter or dining table! A great kitchen
reno isn’t just about millwork and chef-style appliances,
it’s about the beautiful finishes.

H&H: And what did you use for the perimeter counters?
BW: The counters and floating shelves are also Calacatta
onyx marble in the same honed finish. My clients love
the dramatic touch they add to the space. The slabs truly
set the tone for the kitchen, and there was no going back.
We spent time with the fabricator to ensure that the most
dramatic parts appeared front and centre.

H&H: Is the brick on the vent hood original to the home?

BW: No, the brick look is new and custom. The vent hood
is faced with a paintable stone veneer that’s almost
identical to a real brick façade.
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 ELEMENTS
OF THE LOOK

Wall colour,
White Dove
(OC-17),
Benjamin Moore.

Kamran runner
in Hazel. $199.
Ruggable.

Argo pendant in Satin Black

by Hinkley. $380. Union
Lighting and Furnishings.

1 2
30" Benchmark
Induction cooktop in
Black. $3,889. Bosch.
3 4

36" Built-in
Stainless Bottom
Mount refrigerator
with Platinum
Interior Design.
Haydon knob $10,999.
in Flat Black by KitchenAid.
William Zhang for
Emtek. From $13.
ADH Fine Hardware.

Montana dining
chair in Kaden
Oyster. $299.
Urban Barn.
Produced by Stacy Begg (Elements of the Look)

THE DETAILS
1. The marble counters, backsplash and shelves are Barbara’s favourite features. “Every time Select cabinet pull with
I visit, I spot something new in the pattern,” she says. Marble, Cava Surfaces; landscape Rectangular Stem and Knurled
painting (on shelf) by Carmen de Klerk. 2. The large central island is packed with handy storage. Bar in Flat Black by William
3. The dark wood cabinet offers a dash of contrast and is a perfect spot for the bar. Zhang for Emtek. From $30.
4. Barbara and her clients favoured simple, clean lines for the cabinets. ADH Fine Hardware.

web To get inspired by more beautiful kitchens,

visit houseandhome.com/april2022
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Photography by Björn Wallander (top left)/Maxime Desbiens (top right)/Lauren Miller (bottom)

It’s everyone’s favourite

fantasy: what could
my house become with
a clever designer, a budget
that’s just enough
and loads of patience?
Let your imagination go!

APRIL 2022
PERSONAL STYLE

QUEBEC ACTOR

IN THE
KARINE VANASSE
TAKES HER EASTERN
TOWNSHIPS HOME

Mix
FROM BLANK
CANVAS TO
TIMELESS BEAUTY.

Architecture ERIC LEMAIRE

Design AUDRÉE KEMP BÉLANGER
Photography MAXIME DESBIENS
Text IRIS BENAROIA
A marble ledge displays objets and
breaks up the cabinets. Antique
sconce, L’Allumeur; brass hardware
by Armac Martin, ADH Fine Hardware.

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 The kitchen is the focal point of Karine’s home.
A mix of materials, including Bianco Carrara
marble, brass and shiplap, makes the space feel
like it’s come together over time. Kitchen
design, AKB Design; kitchen cabinets, Miralis.

K KARINE VANASSE BUZZED AROUND

a lot before her 35th birthday, absorbing
a love of interiors with every change
of scene. There were urban lofts in
Montreal and New York City, a beach
shack in Los Angeles and a romantic
cabin in the forest in Quebec’s Eastern
Townships. Along the way, the actor
appeared in films such as Polytechnique,
Séraphin: Heart of Stone, Switch and
Set Me Free, and garnered acclaim for
her roles as Colette Valois in Pan Am,
Margaux LeMarchal in Revenge and
Lise Delorme in Cardinal. In 2020, done
with her always-on-the-move lifestyle,
she bought a quaint three-bedroom
farmhouse in the Eastern Townships,
where she now lives with her four-year-
old son, Clarence. “I love having my
home base in Quebec,” says Karine. The
farmhouse is nestled in the picturesque
village of Knowlton, Que., a 70 minutes’
drive southeast of Montreal. Dripping
with charm, the house is clad in shingles
and topped with a gambrel roof so it
looks like a barn.
When Karine saw the interior, however, it lacked a pulse.
Q&A
Produced by Stacy Begg/Styling by Nicola Marc

To revive it, she turned to designer Audrée Kemp Bélanger

of AKB Design — au revoir, bland kitchen! They wanted to
bring a feeling of history into a dwelling that had none (it was
built in 2016). “The interior was a blank canvas without
personality,” says Audrée. “Our objective was to make it feel
timeless, classic and a touch modern.” Today, beams, shiplap
and hefty wood doors are cosy and comforting, with lively
wallpaper, statement lighting and Karine’s impressive art
collection just some of the highlights of the stellar redesign.
We chatted with the actor to find out what makes this place
feel like home sweet home.
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HOUSE & HOME: What drew you to
this house and to the area?
KARINE VANASSE: I was living in a loft
in Montreal during the pandemic, and it
didn’t feel right. I wanted to be outside of
the city with my son. I explored the area
with a dear friend of mine who lives in the
Eastern Townships, then she told me the
house I loved was for sale. The exterior is
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 so charming; it’s in a farmhouse style,
but it’s unique and unconventional.
I contacted the real-estate agent and
visited the house on the same day.
I made an offer and that was it!
H&H: The house is fairly new; why
didn’t the existing style work for you?
KV: It was a big, open, predictable
main floor without a division in the
entranceway. Also, the first thing you
see is the kitchen, so it had to shine.
I was moving from a big loft, and
I didn’t want open space. I wanted
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to feel like I was entering a home —
I wanted a sense of discovery, where
everything wasn’t on display right away.
H&H: How did you meet Audrée,
and why was she the right designer
for this project?
KV: I’ve known Audrée since childhood.
I knew she would give this house the
classic base it needed and, at the same
time, I would be able to bring touches
that would represent my personality.
I wanted a country-city blend. The mix
of our styles was perfect.
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 Karine’s ceramic collection, mostly by local Quebec makers, can be enjoyed
every day when displayed in the kitchen’s glass-fronted cabinet.
OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: Designer Audrée Kemp Bélanger (left) and Karine joined forces on the main-floor makeover.
OPPOSITE, MIDDLE LEFT: An art piece by Dutch-Canadian artist Jim Verburg is striking in the foyer.
OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT: The antique chest holds Clarence’s footwear, mittens and hats.
The closet doors were replaced with ones that look older, and repurposed ceiling beams add
character. Antique ceiling fixture, L’Allumeur; sconce, Jacques & Anna; bench, Bond.

Before
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 H&H: What moves did you and
Audrée make to give it personality?
KV: We brought in textures to give
the impression that you’re looking
at something designed a long time
ago, from the herringbone tile
in the vestibule to the panelling
by the staircase to the shiplap and
beams used on the walls and ceiling.
The base is mostly white, but it’s
interesting because of the textures.
We made sure the shiplap on the
ceiling is high-gloss — that’s what
I remembered from the houses
I loved in L.A.

H&H: That farmhouse kitchen

is dreamy! Tell us about the
transformation.
KV: The original island was smaller,
and the kitchen didn’t have a presence.
It was packed with cupboards that
were there for function, but they
clogged the windows. Now, with
the Miralis kitchen, everything is
ABOVE: In the relaxed executed beautifully; everything
living room, shiplap
on the ceiling, beams has a dedicated spot, and the
and linen drapes space isn’t needlessly packed with
envelop the space in cupboards. I especially love the
texture and warmth. glass cabinet that displays my
Sofa, Perez Furniture. collection of pottery. When beloved
RIGHT: A provocative
painting by Montreal pieces are tucked away, you forget
artist Natalie Reis is about them.
a conversation starter.
OPPOSITE: “I love the H&H: Are you a collector?
warmth and cosiness Where did you buy the pieces?
of a wood-burning
fireplace,” says Karine. KV: It’s mostly pottery from
A new mantel of younger ceramic artists in Quebec.
antique green marble I love to collect pieces and support
was installed to add these makers.
character. Coffee
table, Kijiji; portrait
(over fireplace), Brian H&H: What part of the kitchen
Davies Antiques. do you love most?
KV: I love to sit at the island. It’s so
comfortable, and the marble gives
it that timeless vibe, like it’s been
here for decades. It reminds me of
a house in Britain. I also like the
balance of contemporary and classic
elements in the kitchen. I love to
cook here and have people over.
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 Karine has loved Quebec lighting
company Larose Guyon forever.
Meandering and multiballed, the
Coco chandelier looks like a string of
pearls. Dining table, benches, Studio
Calls Mills; art by Arnaud Maggs,
Susan Hobbs Gallery. Before

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H&H: Your home feels grown-up and
sophisticated; how does that square
with family living?
KV: The tan stools and beige-grey sofas
are from Perez Furniture and have
washable textured fabric, so stains
don’t show that much. We’ve been here
for months with those pieces and
they’re pristine. Even the rugs are
light coloured — but for messy meals,
I’ll put something underneath
Clarence’s chair.

H&H: The art in your home is so

striking! What works are you drawn to?
KV: One of the reasons why we planned
for white walls on the main floor —
with the exception of the wallpaper
in the powder room — is that the art
stands out, like a gallery. The paintings
and photography mean a lot to me,
and I want to enjoy them.

H&H: Audrée tells us that only the

best materials and furniture were
used in the renovation. Why was
that important to you?
KV: I love the duration and life of
an object itself; I love to know that
someone made it. There’s a story
behind each piece I touch daily, like
those solid brass Armac Martin
cabinet pulls from England. I also
changed all the doors in the house;
they’re heavy, made of oak or
lacquered poplar. They add strength
to the home, and they’ll age well.

H&H: How did you come to choose

the wallpaper in the powder room?
KV: There’s a photograph in my living
room of a white rabbit in the woods.
It’s rare to see a white rabbit in the
summer. I love that piece. When I saw
the wallpaper with figs, rabbits and
swallows, it was perfect. It’s whimsical
and feels fitting in an old house.
H&H: Do you spend a lot of time at
home, or are you working on a show
right now?
KV: I’m at home a lot while developing
projects. I just did a CBC TV series
that’s coming out later this year,
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Bones of Crows. It’s about residential
schools and most of the crew is
Indigenous and female. It was intense
subject matter, but so well developed.
H&H: What’s your favourite room
in the house?
KV: The kitchen! It’s so true that it’s
a main element in a home; it’s where
you spend most of your time, and that’s
certainly true for me. The kitchen
renovation changed everything.
With an antique vanity
and wallpaper depicting
swallows, rabbits and
figs, the powder room has
whimsical farmhouse style
in spades. Antique sconces,
L’Allumeur; wallpaper by
Petronella Hall, Finest
Wallpaper; faucet, taps, Ciot.
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DESIGN

ELEVATION
OF STYLE

Joey Diaz (left)

with designer
Mazen El-Abdallah.

Produced by Stacy Begg/Floor plan illustration by Megan Cronje

A BOXY CONDO IS TRANSFORMED

INTO A COOL AND CURATED HOME.
Design MAZEN EL-ABDALLAH
Photography STACEY BRANDFORD
Text PETER SALTSMAN

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 Graphic art and a host of eclectic objets bring a ton of personality to the
condo. This ink on paper work was a gift from Joey’s sister. Armchair, side
table, Avenue Road; art, Singulart.
OPPOSITE: They didn’t touch the kitchen layout. Instead, Mazen reclad the
cabinets in a soft grey matte lacquered MDF, added unlacquered brass hardware
and extended the kitchen island. Ceiling fixture by Florian Schulz, 1stDibs; counters,
backsplash, Diamante Granite and Marble; hardware, ADH Fine Hardware.

Before

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a comfortable rhythm. “Mazen already knew my style and
what I was looking for, so the process was easy,” says Joey.
They quickly settled in to their shorthand and got to work.
The first order of business was to redo the flooring in
a white oak herringbone. Mazen got the new floors ordered
just before the pandemic ground supply chains to a halt,
and before the building stopped allowing construction
projects at all for several months. In the interim, they
planned for a design that focused on comfort and ease,
pulling it together in a way that didn’t rely too heavily on
major construction work or importing exotic, hard-to-
find pieces and materials. Instead, they worked with the
existing space, upgrading where it made sense and building

TOP LEFT: Joey Diaz with his 10-year-old goldendoodle, RayRay.

TOP RIGHT: From the entry, symmetrical sight lines are pleasing.
OPPOSITE: To add warmth to what could have been a dark nook,
Mazen designed the dining area to feel like a library, with a gallery
wall and open shelving. Vintage pendant by Florian Schulz, 1stDibs;
dining table, CB2; dining chairs, Hollace Cluny; wood flooring
(throughout), Relative Space; art (above banquette) by Alma Shneor.
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 “I like to have a guiding principle for projects,
but then I focus on the experience of the space,
and on the moments that make a home feel
special” — Mazen El-Abdallah, designer

Before

Many of the larger pieces like the sofa

were repurposed from Joey’s old
house. Sofa, Montauk Sofa; vintage
credenza, Showroom Montréal.

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 RIGHT: The home office features silvery-blue
grasscloth and a textured rug. Ceiling fixture,
1stDibs; grasscloth, Phillip Jeffries; watercolour
(above desk) by Aiko Suzuki, Open Studio.
BELOW: The grasscloth flows from the office
right into the entry. A black-framed metal and
glass door adds contemporary edge.

around Joey’s already impressive collections of art and furniture.

“I like to have a guiding principle for projects,” says Mazen, “but
Flr Plan then I focus on the experience of the space, and on the moments
that make a home feel special.”
Principal
Bedroom In the kitchen, they kept the layout but reclad and extended the
Living Area cabinets, and bought new appliances. They also added a longer island
with a Paonazzo marble top and improved the lighting. “Sometimes,
the instinct is to rip everything out,” says Mazen. “But it was nice to
36'2"

take a moment and question whether it was necessary, even from an

environmental perspective. We entirely transformed the kitchen,
and it has no lesser of an impact than if we had started fresh.”
Other touches throughout add a sense of warmth and texture
to what was otherwise a basic, boxy space. The condo’s concrete
Dining Home
Area Office ceiling had awkwardly placed junction boxes, making lighting
a challenge, but rather than build a drop ceiling and add recessed
lighting — an expensive and time-consuming proposition —
Mazen sourced fixtures with long cords and counterbalanced
34'6" or asymmetrical lines.
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 Before

TOP: The principal bedroom is serene in white and shades of grey. Joey’s favourite piece of art, Icarus by
Deganit Berest, hangs above the bed. “At first glance, it just looks like dots,” says Joey, “but when you stand far away,
you see the feet of the diver.” Pendants by Apparatus Studio, Hollace Cluny; bed frame, EQ3.
OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT: Joey’s collection of spectacles makes for a cool accent in the principal bedroom.
OPPOSITE, BOTTOM RIGHT: The principal bathroom is clad in limestone. Horizontal striations juxtapose the vertical grain on the vanity
and medicine cabinet. Sconce, Circa Lighting; vanity and medicine cabinet, Mazen Studio; stone (on walls and floor), Stone Tile.

64 H&H APRIL 2022 web To see another project by Mazen El-Abdallah,

visit houseandhome.com/april2022
 Dark built-in cabinets
in the bedroom alcove
are perfect storage for
clothes and shoes.

Before

Silvery-blue grasscloth lines the entry and extends

through a new glass and metal doorway into the
second bedroom, which Joey uses as a home office.
In the dining area, the gallery wall and banquette
make it feel like a great restaurant booth. Statement
light fixtures — many of them vintage — accentuate each space
and bring interest and character. “Mazen and I agree that
lighting is like jewelry for your home,” says Joey. “And here,
it makes the space look entirely different at night. It almost
feels like a different apartment.”
Now, the unit seems much larger than its square footage
implies, thanks to the many distinct spaces that have been carved
out. There are elegant sight lines from almost every angle, and
plenty of places to sit with a laptop (or a cocktail) and enjoy the
city views — something that, over the past couple of years, has
become even more important than either of them could have
imagined. “It’s so funny,” says Joey. “I do a lot of Zoom calls,
and everyone is in the process of redoing their workspace and
redecorating. I’m so glad I moved forward with the project
and that we could get everything completed. It makes working
from home so pleasant.”
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HOUSE & HOME OF THE MONTH

Change Before

of Scene Architecture PERSPECTIVE VIEWS

Design ANDI WHEELBAND
Photography LAUREN MILLER
Before
Text BARBARA SGROI

Freshly painted white walls

complement the living room’s
contemporary seating and
fireplace surround. Armchairs,
Design Within Reach; rug, Elte.

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 A TORONTO HOME GETS A DYNAMIC
INFUSION OF CONTEMPORARY CURVES
AND CLASSIC VICTORIANA.
Produced by Stacy Begg/Styling by Margot Austin/Floor plan illustrations by Madison Pflance

Paired with delicate Wishbone chairs,

a massive burled walnut sideboard adds visual
weight in the dining room. Chandelier, Union
Lighting and Furnishings; dining table, CB2;
dining chairs, Rove Concepts; art (above
sideboard) by Beverley Hawksley, Canvas Gallery.
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 L
LITTLE DID EMPTY-NESTERS Jane Cooke-Lauder
and Craig Lauder know what surprises lay ahead
when they decided to sell their large family home
and downsize to a smaller place downtown — but
they were eager to find out. Such a move is the
perfect excuse to start from scratch, leaving all
remnants of your past behind. For those with no
style skeletons in their closet, a reset can become
a treasure hunt — a chance to pair brave new
pieces with prized family heirlooms for a totally
fresh look.
Jane and Craig knew they’d found The One
the moment they stepped inside the 139-year-old
Victorian home in Toronto’s Cabbagetown
neighbourhood. Free of their former house that
was packed with sofas and chairs no one sat on
except for their dog, Lexi, they camped out for
three months in their newly purchased home —
ABOVE: A prized bare save for the two beds, kitchen table and chairs
wildlife painting they had brought with them — and plotted their
and an antique renovation. “We had a very clear idea of what
chest of drawers, we wanted to do, and living in the house just
a family heirloom,
are reminders of
reinforced that,” says Jane, who turned to
the clients’ South Toronto designer Andi Wheelband of Two Birds
African roots. Design for help in making their vision a reality.
RIGHT: Jane Both Andi and Jane agreed that they wanted
Cooke-Lauder to preserve the home’s Victorian-era details — the
and her husband,
Craig Lauder.
plaster mouldings, soaring archways, nine-and-
Sofa, CB2. a-half-inch-tall baseboards, corbels and ceiling
OPPOSITE: medallions that were reminders of the home’s
Designer Andi elegant past. There were challenges, of course. Old
Wheelband houses often have a kind of perfect imperfection;
opted for a petite
peninsula rather
things don’t always align, rooflines vary, there are
than an island quirky relationships between rooms and, in this
to maximize home, termites. “We loved the high ceilings,
the use of the ornate architectural details and stateliness of the
narrow space. rooms,” says Jane. “But the first floor was like
Wall lights, LD
Shoppe; counter,
a rabbit warren — there was an almost completely
Caesarstone; walled-off dining room and a long, narrow
counter stools, corridor leading to a dated kitchen that had been
Kare Toronto. renovated in the ’80s.” A third-floor deck the
previous owner had added was unsafe and had
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 Main Flr
The kitchen’s cream cabinets and
backsplash are in sync with the home’s
minimalist vibe. Custom cabinets, Burly
Kitchens and Millwork.

Living Room
Entry

Dining Room
65'7"

Powder
Room

Before
Kitchen

Family
Room

20'9"

to be rebuilt. “When you start to alter an old house, it becomes

the art of the possible, not always exactly what you want.”
They had to ditch their idea of gaining bonus space by
digging out the shallow basement when they discovered it
would double the cost of the renovation. The Lauders both
own businesses and work from home, so the existing 2,500
square feet was quickly eaten up in creating the light and
airy living space they craved. The couple wanted to create a
second-floor guest room for visitors, a bedroom suite for their
daughter, Lindsay, to come home to, and transform the entire
third floor into a loft-like principal suite for themselves.
The dumpster and sledgehammers arrived in January
2020, and the reno, smack-dab in the midst of the pandemic,
took five months. The payoff is a reconfigured floor plan
designed to fit their lifestyle. Down went the walls between
the kitchen and dining room, opening up the long, dingy
hallway. The entire back wall of the house was replaced
with windows to let in light and create a cosy family room
overlooking the garden. New hardwood floors were added
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 Originally a dining area, the
new workspace next to the
kitchen is a perfect spot for
emails and morning coffee.
Backsplash, Centura Tile;
counter stool, Kare Toronto.
OPPOSITE, BOTTOM
RIGHT: Zebra wallpaper
in the main-floor powder
room adds another South
African touch. Wallpaper,
JF & Co.; sconces, Union
Lighting and Furnishings.

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 “ WE LOVED THE HIGH CEILINGS, ORNATE
ARCHITECTURAL DETAILS AND STATELINESS
OF THE ROOMS” — Jane Cooke-Lauder, homeowner
Second Flr
20'9"

Bedroom
An antelope-print runner is
a wild and whimsical focal point
on the stairs. Runner, eFloor
Specialty Flooring; mirror, CB2.
Ensuite

Bedroom

64'
Study

Bedroom

20'9"

Ensuite

Dressing
Room
39'10"

ird Flr

Principal
Bedroom

Balcony

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 The palette in the third-floor
principal bedroom is inspired by
the vintage rug. Doors lead to
a new deck that overlooks the
backyard. Wall lights, CB2; custom
headboard, Enviable Homes.

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 A former bedroom was transformed
into a spacious new dressing room
adjacent to the principal bedroom.

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 BELOW LEFT: The shower walls in the narrow principal bathroom are wrapped in glass and neutral tile.
Shower fixtures, Delta; shower tile, Saltillo Imports; floor tile, M2 Tile & Stone.
BELOW RIGHT: Streamlined wood laminate cabinets add warmth to the principal bathroom. Sconces, Union Lighting
and Furnishings; sinks, Kohler; faucets, Delta; torso-shaped vase, Martha Monica Ceramics.

on the first and third floors, and they removed the living
Before
room’s plum silk drapes. “The house definitely needed an
aesthetic update to bring it into the 21st century,” says Andi.
The living room’s curvaceous pink sofa — picture a Tesla
parked in the front parlour — proved to be an unexpected
catalyst for the decorating. “It was one of the first things
I showed the Lauders,” recalls Andi, with a smile. “Hesitant
about what their reaction might be, I assured them that we
Before
could do it in another colour, but they said, ‘Oh no, we love the
pink!’ I think they were ready to have some fun, so everything
flowed from there; the curves became the common element
that pulled everything together.” The result of the reno is
an edgy, unexpected mix of ornate, starched-collar Victoriana
and chic modern minimalism, with a few visual curveballs
that subtly reflect the couple’s South African roots.
Perched on the pink sofa (that Lexi also sits on when she
thinks no one is looking), Jane observes: “This is us. It’s
nothing like our previous house, but it’s where we are in our
lives now. We live here. This just feels so right.”
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RENOVATION

THE
GREAT
ESCAPE From city semi to country
house, how one family
made the leap and loved it.
Design ALANA FIRESTONE and JORDY FAGAN | Photography LAUREN MILLER | Text AMANDA ROSS

Produced by Stacy Begg/Floor plan illustrations by Madison Pflance

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 Even though the main floor is
open concept, the living room
is designed to feel distinct and
separate. Fireplace surround,
Hay’s Woodworking Group;
coffee tables, armchair, Elte.

Before

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 Homeowners
Rob Price and
Kelly Wilton.

Before

It
WAS THE SUMMER OF 2020 AND
Torontonians Kelly Wilton and Rob Price
loaded up their car with kids and suitcases
in search of some much-needed fresh air.
The lockdown was in full swing and Kelly’s
parents’ house in Fergus, Ont., offered
refuge, with its sprawling space and inviting
pool. One blissful week of swimming, biking and hiking
later, Rob looked at Kelly on the drive back to Toronto and
said, “What are you thinking?” Her reply was instant.
“I think I want to move.”
The couple, along with their two children, Theodore,
4, and Vivienne, 3, had been living in a semidetached house
in the Danforth area for close to a decade. “We were
bursting at the seams,” says Kelly. “We came close to buying
in Toronto in the summer of 2020, but none of the houses
were right — we felt we were always sacrificing something.”
Both professionals worked long hours: Kelly, a respirologist
and sleep physician, was on the front lines at Scarborough
General Hospital, while Rob was in property tech.
Weekends were spent escaping to the outdoors. They
missed their families and, as the pandemic wore on, they
kept asking themselves the same question: “Where do we
find joy?” says Kelly. “It wasn’t in the city.” They decided to
move to Guelph, Ont., not far from Kelly’s parents’ place.
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 A pair of leaded glass windows flank the
vent hood. Unlacquered brass hardware
will develop a lovely patina over time.
Flush-mount light fixtures, Luminaire
Authentik; hardware, Top Knobs.

OPPOSITE, TOP LEFT: A banquette now sits in the footprint of the old
kitchen, with Jeanneret-style chairs adding modern flair. Ceiling fixture,
chairs, LD Shoppe; table, Penwood Furniture.
Before OPPOSITE, BOTTOM LEFT: The kitchen island’s base cabinet is painted
a blue-black, bringing depth and dimension. Stools, LD Shoppe.
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 THE HOME HAD
TO FEEL ORGANIC —
NOT JUST ALL FRESH,
WHITE AND NEW
— JORDY FAGAN, CO-DESIGNER

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 TOP LEFT: In the homework area, muted colours like
Farrow & Ball’s Treron create an organic vibe; lights
from Mitzi add casual whimsy. Desk chairs, CB2.
BOTTOM LEFT: The powder room’s fluted vanity
is topped with a marble slab repurposed from an
upstairs bathroom. Faucet, Taps; hardware, Top Knobs.
OPPOSITE: The designers kept the old pocket
door as a tribute to the history of the house.
Flooring, Terra Legno.

Main Flr
Mudroom
Powder Entry
Room
Living
Homework Room
Area

40'
Kitchen

Banquette

32'7"

Prior to 2020, if you’d told Alana Firestone and

Jordy Fagan of Collective Studio that they’d be
renovating a house in Guelph from their computer
screens in Toronto, they wouldn’t have believed you.
But they quickly sprang into action when Kelly gave
them a call. “We signed on and everything was
unknown,” says Alana. “We didn’t have a contractor in
Guelph; site measurements had to be done remotely,
and we had to provide a detailed construction package,
where everything, down to the location of a toilet paper
holder, was included because we couldn’t visit.”
If those challenges weren’t enough to make everyone
run, the house in question should have. Kelly and
Rob had landed on a 3,265-square-foot historical
red brick charmer in downtown Guelph with a circa-
1907 front porch and a pool. Older houses can be
tricky to tinker with, let alone one that needed
a complete gut job. “All this panelled wood has to
go,” Kelly remembers thinking the first time she
walked in. Both she and Rob envisioned something
spacious, clean and organized — a modern but
warm perch from which they could easily access
nearby trails and parks.
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 Before

Before

ABOVE: The mudroom’s millwork (far

left) features vinyl grasscloth so little
people’s fingerprints are easily wiped off.
Grasscloth, Phillip Jeffries; tile, Céragrès.
TOP RIGHT: A generous window seat in
the principal bedroom is a comfy spot for
reading. Bench cushion fabric and throw
pillows, Tonic Living.
BOTTOM RIGHT: The owners replaced
the old stairway with a modern version in
white oak and installed a steel railing to
keep the look light and airy.

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Before

“Rob prefers a clean, Japanese aesthetic,

while I like laid-back, modern California
style,” says Kelly of the mix in their bedroom.
Sconce, In Common With; nightstand,
Crate and Barrel; duvet cover, Maison Tess.

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 ird Flr

Window
Seat

Walk-in
Closet

Principal
Bedoom
33'

Ensuite Walk-in
Closet

26'1"

Before

ABOVE: The third floor was converted into a principal bedroom

oasis, with the ensuite clad in V-groove panelling. Sconces,
Luminaire Authentik; hardware, CB2.
LEFT: The roof angles are a feature in the principal bathroom, which
boasts a generous walk-in shower and shimmering tile.

“We thought the history of the house was interesting,

and we were excited to transform it into something open
and airy,” says Alana. “Kelly and Rob wanted the home
to feel organic — not just all fresh, white and new,” adds
Jordy. The designers proposed moving the kitchen from
one side of the house to the other to incorporate more
items on their clients’ wish list (windows to better frame
the view, a dedicated pantry space and a 36-inch range).
A stunning new vent hood became a central sculptural
piece while muted colours throughout — mossy green,
blue-black and grey — created a natural look.
A full year after that fateful summer vacation, the
family moved in to their new home, and new job — Kelly is
now sharing a practice with a local respirologist. “It was
the best decision we ever made,” she says. Kelly still tends
to her patients in Toronto a few days per month, and the
rest of the time, she and her family are at home in their
new old home in a new old city.
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 Generous windows in the
bright principal ensuite look
out to the backyard pool.
Ceiling fixture, LD Shoppe.

Before

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 fROMANCE A RADIATOR
A cast-iron radiator is the ideal spot for a custom-made shelf with
a saucy scalloped edge painted in deep sapphire blue. The wall
behind it, papered in an airy leaf design, is perfect for a vintage
mirror. Turn your old rad into a great vignette like this one.
Photography by Polly Wreford (bedroom)/Paul Raeside (radiator)/Trevor Tondro (doorway
drapes)/Room design by Beata Heuman (radiator)/Commune Design (doorway drapes)

cFIND ART IN TEXTILES

Hang a patterned rug, tapestry or printed fabric behind your
headboard. A beautiful textile adds softness and brings drama
to a feature wall. Here, a length of fabric in a botanical motif
inspires the verdant palette of this bedroom.

fDRAPE AN ENTRANCE
Mount a rod over a doorway and hang floor-length drapes in
a decorative fabric, as shown in this space by Commune Design.
It won’t give the same sound control and privacy as a solid door,
but it’s a fun treatment for adjoining rooms. A decorative accent
like this adds softness and creates a layered look.

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 TRY SMALL UPDATES
WITH BIG IMPACT
This room illustrates five things to try for
the new look of dramatic, eclectic decorating.

1. Paint or paper your walls in a dark,

moody shade of teal. Everything looks
good against it.
2. Change your lampshades. Try straight-
sided, conical, or other whimsical shapes
and colours. Lamps take on a whole new
personality when shades are updated.
3. Create a feature wall with plates, baskets
or framed prints. Experiment by grouping
like-minded things together, arranged
in a thoughtful way.
4. Dress up an upholstered chair by adding
a floor-length fringe.
5. Be a stylist. Pay attention to where you
place objets, books and small accessories.
Move things around and take photos
of your setups, until everything finally
clicks into place.

Photography by Nick Sargent, Sargent Photo/Room design by Pappas Miron Design

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 fBE CREATIVE
WITH WAINSCOTTING
Once purely utilitarian, wainscotting has evolved into
a fashion statement. Mouldings and cutouts can be glued
to panels to create a new look. Choose paint colours that
are muted and complement the wallpaper above.
Photography by Trevor Tondro (home library)/Brittany Jepsen (wainscotting)/Stephen Kent Johnson (hallway)/
Room design by Kathryn M. Ireland (home library)/Meta Coleman (wainscotting) Charlie Ferrer (hallway)

cWRAP A ROOM
IN A SINGLE SHADE
Painting your walls, ceiling and millwork in the same
colour is the modern way to dress a room in a single shade.
This home library in L.A. by Kathryn M. Ireland makes
a statement in myrtle green. The dark teal velvet chairs and
mahogany table pick up on the deep hue of the built-ins.

fSTYLE EVERY CORNER

Wherever there’s a wall, there’s a way to make a visual
statement. Designed by Charlie Ferrer, this hallway
features a tall cabinet flanked by stacks of books, along
with a pair of sconces and carefully chosen accessories.
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 eWALLPAPER YOUR
POWDER ROOM
A tiny space where you don’t spend a lot of time is the
perfect place to experiment with bold patterns in wallpaper
and fabric. Try out those big-scale blooms that you won’t
dare use anywhere else!

Photography by Roger Davies (powder room)/Eric Piasecki (plate rack)/Björn Wallander (laundry room)/
Room design by Nickey Kehoe (powder room)/Michael Bruno (plate rack)/Alisa Bloom (laundry room)
cHANG A PLATE RACK
Give your kitchen English character by installing an
oversized, wood plate rack like the one in this space by
Michael Bruno. Filled with heirloom dishes and pottery,
plate racks add character and charm. DIY your own
version with trim, mouldings and dowels.

eUPDATE SMALL
ELEMENTS
Add unexpected art, light fixtures and accessories
to ho-hum spaces like laundry rooms.

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 DRESS A WALL WITH BOOKS
Create a library dining room featuring a whole wall of bookcases.
As seen in this space by Nickey Kehoe, square cases look best when
multiplied and stacked to mimic an impressive wall of built-ins.
Stack books horizontally and vertically for a sophisticated yet lived-in look.
Photography by Roger Davies/Room design by Nickey Kehoe

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FOOD & ENTERTAINING
SIMPLY Italian
IN HER LATEST COOKBOOK, A POT, A PAN, AND A BOWL,
LIDIA BASTIANICH BRINGS THE EASE OF SKILLET COOKING
TO HER BEST-LOVED ITALIAN DISHES.
Photography ARMANDO RAFAEL
A beloved Italian-American celebrity chef, Lidia is an Emmy
Award–winning TV host and author of 15 cookbooks. This
excerpt is from her latest book, published by Random House.
THE RECIPES IN THIS BOOK are some of my
absolute favourites, streamlined to be as
straightforward to cook as possible, using
a minimal number of pots and pans, without
sacrificing any flavour. These are classic Italian dishes
adapted for fuss-free cooking. For me as a chef, creating
simple, minimally messy dishes is a creative challenge
I enjoy. I feel like a composer, composing a symphony; cooking
this way affords me a wonderful opportunity to think about
layering flavours. I begin by choosing ingredients that
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Get the recipe for
Cavatappi with Asparagus
and Spinach Pesto on
page 78 of the book
Excerpted from Lidia’s a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and Tanya Bastianich Manuali. Copyright ©2021 Tutti a Tavola. Photography by Armando Rafael.
Published by Appetite by Random House, a division of Penguin Random House Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved
I think will harmonize when cooked together. Then, I also
need to think about timing — the most important element
of cooking with just one pot, pan or bowl — and when to
add each ingredient. How long should the ingredients cook
together? How will the textures of each contribute to the
dish at the finish? In many ways, making a one- or two-pot
meal is cooking at its basic level, but also at its most diverse.
Some dishes take time — like soups, braising tougher cuts
of meat or cooking root vegetables — but there are many
quick one-pot dishes that are just as delicious and that can
be prepared much faster. These recipes also tend to be
balanced, incorporating vegetables, legumes and meat,
making the meal healthier. And, of course, it’s convenient —
there’s much less to wash up!”
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 RECIPES
SKILLET CHICKEN
THIGHS WITH
CERIGNOLA OLIVES
AND POTATOES
SKILLET LASAGNA
APPLE CRANBERRY
CRUMBLE

RECIPES, PG. 100

SKILLET CHICKEN THIGHS WITH

CERIGNOLA OLIVES AND POTATOES
“Chicken thighs are a wonderful cut
for one-pot braising; they’re flavourful
and juicy, but also very forgiving.”
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 APPLE CRANBERRY CRUMBLE
“Crumbles are not Italian, but
I’ve learned to love them because
they’re very Italian in spirit:
fresh fruit and a simple topping
come together to create a homey
dessert everyone will love.”

SKILLET LASAGNA
“This is the dish to make when you’re
craving lasagna on a weeknight — it
comes together in 45 minutes!”
Lidia’s latest book
includes more than
100 quick and

and Barrel (The Everyday)/Field Company (The Classic)/Williams Sonoma (The Splurge)
simple recipes.

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FOOD NEWS

ASK A CHEF
Steven Wall of Supply & Demand shares
the recipe for his Kale Salad with Caper
Vinaigrette, Crotonese Cheese and Bacon.
Q: I had the best kale salad at Supply & Demand in Ottawa. The texture of
the kale was unlike anything I’ve ever had. Can you get the recipe for me so
I can make it at home? — SARAH, Ottawa
A: The secret to this dish is a rather unusual approach to preparing the kale.
“We read that people were massaging their kale,” says Steven. “Well, we found
that funny and needed to try it ourselves, so we created this salad on a whim.
Now it’s one of our most popular dishes!” Gently rubbing the kale
breaks down its fibres, which creates a tender base, and the
tartness from the vinaigrette complements the rich bacon and
salty Crotonese — a Pecorino-style aged semifirm cheese. Send your
questions to
See page 101 for recipe. askachef@
hhmedia.com

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E.D. Wine Co is a wine
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offering internationally and grind fruit, herbs or
sourced bottles, often from sugar cubes with the
small boutique producers. Crafthouse by Fortessa
You can order any of her Wood muddler. This bar
packages as one-offs or tool has a flat bottom that’s
subscribe to get four bottles perfect for extracting
each month. The most popular flavours when creating your
package is Lover of all Wine, favourite cocktails. $38.
featuring two whites and two reds, Williams Sonoma.

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which may include bottles like the 2018

wine)/Williams Sonoma (muddler)/Figure 1 Publishing (book)/Scout Canning (seacuterie platter)

Manoir de la Tête Rouge Bagatelle Cabernet Franc
from France. Each bottle comes with tasting notes
and suggestions for food pairings. The service is
available for delivery in the GTA, but Elizabeth
hopes to expand soon. From $75/pkg. E.D. Wine Co.

COOKBOOK OF THE MONTH

Island Eats by Dawn Postnikoff
and Joanne Sasvari
Farm-to-table dining continues
to be popular but, on Vancouver
Island, it’s a way of life. This book
is a tribute to the island’s food and
culture, and features more than
80 signature dishes from local chefs
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and mixologists. Don’t miss the
Steamed Vancouver Island Clams or
Double Chocolate Brownie Cookies.
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Create your own “seacuterie” platter with Scout’s new
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tins of wild pink salmon from Alaska and wild albacore
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tuna from the Pacific Northwest, cured and then
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RECIPES
AS SHOWN ON PAGES 92 TO 94
Skillet Chicken Thighs with
Cerignola Olives and Potatoes
SERVES 4
ACTIVE TIME: 60 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 60 minutes
Cerignola are large and meaty green
olives with a mild flavour, making them
perfect for a preparation like this,
although you can use any large green
olive here. If they’re very salty or briny,
give them a quick rinse before adding
them to the skillet.
8 bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs
(about 2½ lbs.)
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1½ lbs. Yukon Gold potatoes,
cut into 1" chunks
2 medium red onions, cut
into 6 wedges each, left
attached at the root end
2 sprigs fresh sage
¼ cup white wine vinegar
¾ cup crushed and pitted
Cerignola olives
¼ cup chopped fresh Italian parsley,
for garnish
PREPARE AND
BROWN CHICKEN
1. Season chicken thighs with 1 tsp
of salt and several grinds of pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in large skillet or
shallow Dutch oven over medium heat.
Brown chicken on both sides, eight
to 10 minutes in all. What’s important
when cooking chicken thighs with skin
on is that you get the skin crisp, so cook
on all sides until it is. Remove chicken
thighs to plate as they brown.
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PREPARE POTATOES
1. Add potatoes to skillet, toss to coat
in oil and season with salt and pepper.
Cook and toss until potatoes are golden.
As with the chicken, you want the
potatoes to get nice and golden brown,
in 7 to 10 minutes.
2. Add onions, lower heat and cover
skillet. Cook until onions begin to wilt,
about 3 minutes. Uncover, and add
sage and vinegar. Cover and simmer
for 15 minutes.
ASSEMBLE
1. Uncover, stir up crusty bits at
bottom of skillet, and add ½ cup of
water. Stir in olives.
2. Add chicken back to pan, cover
skillet, and cook until chicken is tender,
about 20 minutes more.
3. Uncover, and increase heat to reduce
sauce slightly, 3 to 4 minutes. Sprinkle
with parsley, and serve.
Skillet Lasagna
SERVES 4
ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 45 minutes
You can add additional vegetables
to this lasagna, if you like. Try browning
some mushrooms — or, for heartier
appetites, a few crumbled links of Italian
sausages — in the olive oil before
adding the sauce, or add a few handfuls
of baby spinach to each layer.
Extra-virgin olive oil
3¼ cups marinara sauce
(homemade or store-bought)
1 cup fresh ricotta
1 cup shredded low-moisture
mozzarella
½ cup freshly grated Grana Padano
1 large egg, beaten
½ cup frozen peas
2 tbsp chopped fresh Italian parsley
Kosher salt
Peperoncino flakes
12 sheets no-boil lasagna noodles
MAKE SAUCE
1. Heat large nonstick skillet over
medium heat and add enough olive oil
to make thin film on bottom of skillet.
2. Add 1¾ cups of marinara with ¼ cup
of water, and bring to simmer over
medium heat.
3. In bowl, combine ricotta, ½ cup
of mozzarella, ¼ cup of grated Grana
Padano, egg, peas and parsley. Season
with salt and pinch of peperoncino
flakes, and mix well.
ASSEMBLE LASAGNA
AND BROIL
1. Layer three noodles in skillet over
sauce. Dollop ⅓ of ricotta mixture on
top of pasta in skillet, and spread out
to cover noodles, then drizzle with ¼ cup
of tomato sauce. Make two more layers,
Tutti a Tavola. Photography by Armando Rafael. Published by Appetite by Random House, a division of Penguin Random House
ending with noodles. Drizzle with
Excerpted from Lidia’s a Pot, a Pan, and a Bowl by Lidia Matticchio Bastianich and Tanya Bastianich Manuali. Copyright ©2021
remaining 1½ cups of tomato sauce.
Top with remaining ½ cup of mozzarella
and ¼ cup of grated cheese.
2. Cover skillet and simmer until pasta
is al dente (test by piercing centre
with paring knife), 20 to 25 minutes.
3. Preheat broiler. Broil lasagna just until
top is nicely browned, about 1 minute.
Let sit for 15 minutes before cutting
Canada Limited. Reproduced by arrangement with the Publisher. All rights reserved
and serving, so lasagna will settle and
cut into portions more easily.
Apple Cranberry Crumble
SERVES 6 TO 8
ACTIVE TIME: 20 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 75 minutes
The trick to making a crisp, clumpy
topping is to squeeze the clumps a little.
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Filling
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YOUR
2 tbsp unsalted butter, cold, with Caper Vinaigrette,
cut into pieces, plus 1 tbsp, Crotonese Cheese and Bacon
softened, for skillet

DESIGN
SERVES 4
3 lbs. cooking apples, such as
Golden Delicious, peeled and Caper Vinaigrette
cut into chunks 2 anchovy fillets

FIX!
2 cups fresh cranberries 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
½ cup sugar 3 tbsp capers,
2 tbsp all-purpose flour including brine
Kosher salt 1 shallot, halved
1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 garlic cloves
⅓ cup white wine vinegar
Topping ¼ cup water
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adhhardware.ca or farrow-ball.com Scout Canning,
Ali McQuaid Mitchell, Field Company, enjoyscout.ca
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futurestudio.ca Figure 1 Publishing, page 28 sethchristou.com
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Allard, (604) 771-7723 Silk & Snow,
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Anat Ebgi, Finnish Design Shop, South Hill Home,
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or benjaminmoore.ca (416) 534-0773 Merci, tammicampbell.com
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Chapman & Bose, Holt Renfrew, or modern-matter.com 1-877-812-6235
chapmanbose.com holtrenfrew.com The Modern Shop, or williamssonoma.ca
Charlie Ferrer, The Home Depot Canada, (613) 244-4343
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Design, Wendy Lau, instagram.com/
thekwendyhome.
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Etsy, etsy.ca
The Home Depot Canada, 1-800-628-0525
or homedepot.ca
Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or ikea.ca
LG, lg.com
L.L. Bean, llbean.com
Nieu Cabinet Doors, (519) 880-1304
or nieucabinetdoors.com
Pottery Barn Canada, potterybarn.ca
Sherwin-Williams, 1-800-474-3794
or sherwin-williams.com
Page 41: Top left: Cabinet boxes, Ikea; custom
door fronts, millwork, Nieu Cabinet Doors;
faucet, deVOL Kitchens; hardware, Etsy;
cabinet colour, Natural Tan (SW 7567),
Sherwin-Williams. Top right: Pendant, Pottery
Barn Canada; washer, dryer, LG; sink, Ikea.
Page 42: Top left: Wallpaper, The Home Depot
Canada; peg rail, Ikea; bed linens, L.L. Bean.
Bottom left: Floor and wall tile, The Home
Depot Canada.
KITCHEN OF THE MONTH Pages 44 to 47
Design, Barbara Wigmore, Barbara Wigmore
Interior Design, (416) 898-9516 or
barbarawigmore.com.
PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS
ADH Fine Hardware, adhhardware.ca
Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898
or benjaminmoore.ca
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or bettencourtmanor.com
Bosch, bosch.ca
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Carmen de Klerk, carmendeklerk.com
Cava Surfaces, (647) 921-1799,
cavasurfaces.ca
Century Architexture, (416) 503-3889
or centuryarchitexture.com
Conifer Shop, (902) 986-7442
or conifershopns.com
Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca
EQ3, eq3.com
Etsy, etsy.com
HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466
or homesense.ca
John Wikkerink,
Windmill Woodworking,
(613) 848-9125
KitchenAid, kitchenaid.ca
Marble Treasure, (905) 303-8007
or marbletreasure.com
Miele, miele.com
Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com
Park Lane Sofa, (905) 731-7770
or parklanesofa.ca
Ruggable, ruggable.com
Sanford and Son Emporium, (705) 733-2170
Spool of Thread, (604) 879-3031
or spoolofthread.com
Tapworks Kitchen & Bath,
(416) 266-2284
or bathroomscanada.com
Union Lighting and Furnishings,
(416) 652-2200 or unionlf.com
Urban Barn, urbanbarn.com
Zara Home, zarahome.com
Page 44: Sink by Vogt Industries, faucet and
soap dispenser by Brizo, Tapworks Kitchen &
Bath; tea towel, Conifer Shop; runner, Etsy.
Page 45: Brick veneer (on vent hood), Century
Architexture; wooden bowls, Bettencourt
Manor; stools, Park Lane Sofa; throw, Spool of
Thread; cabinet colour, Simply White (O-117),
wall colour, White Dove (OC-17), Benjamin
Moore. Page 46: Top left: Desk chair, Mkt;
hardware, ADH Fine Hardware; plant pot,
HomeSense; desk accessories, EQ3. Top right:
Wall light, black jug, Mkt; dishwasher, Miele;
framed art, Sanford and Son Emporium;
glassware, Zara Home. Bottom left: Ceiling
fixture, Crate and Barrel; dining table by John
Wikkerink, Windmill Woodworking; dining
chairs, Urban Barn; hardware, ADH Fine
Hardware; plant pots (on dining table), Zara
Home. Page 47: Top left: Landscape painting
(on shelf) by Carmen de Klerk; crockware bowl,
Bettencourt Manor; marble mortar and pestle,
white bowl, HomeSense; baskets, Zara Home.
Top right: Marble, Cava Surfaces; marble
fabricator, Marble Treasure. Bottom left:
Runner, Ruggable. Bottom right: White vase,
Zara Home; cement bowl, HomeSense; tea
towel, Conifer Shop. Elements of the Look:
Kamran runner in Hazel, Ruggable; Argo
pendant in Satin Black by Hinkley, Union
Lighting and Furnishings; 30" Benchmark
Induction cooktop in Black, Bosch; 36" Built-in
Stainless Bottom Mount refrigerator with
Platinum Interior Design, KitchenAid; Haydon
knob in Flat Black by William Zhang for Emtek,
ADH Fine Hardware; Montana dining chair in
Kaden Oyster, Urban Barn; Select cabinet pull
with Rectangular Stem and Knurled Bar in
Flat Black by William Zhang for Emtek, ADH
Fine Hardware; wall colour, White Dove
(OC-17), Benjamin Moore.

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Design, akbdesign.ca.
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ADH Fine Hardware, adhhardware.ca
AKB Design, akbdesign.ca
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Atelier Make, (514) 717-6253
or ateliermake.com
Atelier Tréma, (450) 590-0172
or ateliertrema.com
Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898
or benjaminmoore.ca
The Boho Lab, (514) 641-9108
or theboholab.com
Bond, instagram.com/bond_vintage_mtl
Bosquet, (450) 536-1836 or bosquet.ca
Brian Davies Antiques, (450) 521-6842
or easterntownshipsantiques.com
Ciot, ciot.com
Cité du Feu, (450) 770-2483 or citedufeu.com
Coeur d’Artichaut, (514) 379-1360
or coeurdartichaut.ca
deVOL Kitchens, devolkitchens.com
Finest Wallpaper, (604) 771-7723
or finestwallpaper.com
Galerie Nicolas Robert, (514) 373-2027
or galerienicolasrobert.com
Jacques & Anna, (514) 621-3638
or jacquesetanna.com
Kijiji, kijiji.ca
L’Allumeur, (514) 991-6721
or lallumeur.com
Larose Guyon, (450) 583-5335
or laroseguyon.com
L’Atelier Em, instagram.com/latelier_em
Lookslikewhite, lookslikewhite.com
Milord Antiquitiés, (514) 933-2433
or milordantiques.com
Miralis, (866) 623-6686, (418) 723-6686
or miralis.com
Pascale Atelier, pascaleatelier.com
Perez Furniture, (514) 933-3993
or perezfurniture.com
Studio Calls Mills,
studiocallsmills.ca
Susan Hobbs Gallery, (416) 504-3699
or susanhobbs.com
Tapis Nouraie, (514) 879-9176
or nouraie.com
Zalucky Contemporary, (647) 352-3331
or zaluckycontemporary.com
Main-floor wall colour, Chantilly Lace (OC-65),
Benjamin Moore. Page 50: Sconce, L’Allumeur;
brass hardware by Armac Martin, ADH Fine
Hardware; sink, Ciot; pedestal bowl, Brian
Davies Antiques; oil dispenser, Atelier Tréma;
art by Andréanne Godin, Galerie Nicolas
Robert. Page 51: Kitchen design, AKB Design;
kitchen cabinets, Miralis; runner, Tapis Nouraie.
Page 52: Middle left: Art piece by Jim Verburg,
Zalucky Contemporary. Top right: Antique
ceiling fixture, L’Allumeur; sconce, Jacques
& Anna; bench, Bond; glass door and glass
partition, Bosquet. Page 53: Pendant,
deVOL Kitchens; stools, Perez Furniture;
assorted pottery (in cabinet), L’Atelier Em,
Lookslikewhite, Atelier Make and Pascale
Atelier; cabinet colour, Collingwood (OC-28),
Benjamin Moore. Page 54: Sofas, Perez
Furniture; large rug by Loloi, Ambiance Simone;
small rug, Tapis Nouraie; throw pillows,
Coeur d’Artichaut. Page 55: Coffee table,
Kijiji; mantelpiece marble, Milord Antiquitiés;
fireplace by Astria Fireplaces, Cité du Feu;
portrait (over fireplace), Brian Davies Antiques.
Page 56: Chandelier, Larose Guyon; dining
table, benches, Studio Calls Mills; rug, The
Boho Lab; art by Arnaud Maggs, Susan Hobbs
Gallery. Page 57: Antique sconces, L’Allumeur;
wallpaper by Petronella Hall, Finest Wallpaper;
vanity, Kiijii; faucet, taps, Ciot. CONTINUED
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Design, Mazen El-Abdallah, Mazen Studio,
(416) 703-7227 or mazenstudio.ca.
PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS
1stDibs, 1stdibs.com
ADH Fine Hardware, adhhardware.ca
Alma Shneor, almashneor.art
Avenue Road, (416) 548-7788
or avenue-road.com
Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898
or benjaminmoore.ca
CB2, cb2.ca
Circa Lighting, 1-877-762-2323
or circalighting.com
Diamante Granite and Marble,
(416) 746-8637 or diamantegranite.ca
EQ3, (416) 533-9090 or eq3.com
Hollace Cluny, (416) 968-7894
or hollacecluny.ca
Holly Hunt, 1-800-320-3145 or hollyhunt.com
Mazen Studio, (416) 703-7227
or mazenstudio.ca
Montauk Sofa, montauksofa.com
106 H&H APRIL 2022
CHANGE OF SCENE Pages 66 to 75
Architecture, Perspective Views,
(289) 389-4502 or perspectiveviews.com;
design, Andi Wheelband, Two Birds Design,
(416) 855-2473 or twobirdsdesign.ca.
PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS
Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898
or benjaminmoore.ca
Burly Kitchens and Millwork,
burlykitchens.com
Caesarstone, caesarstone.ca
Canvas Gallery, (416) 532-5275
or canvasgallery.ca
CB2, cb2.ca
Centura Tile, centura.ca
Open Studio, (416) 504-8238 Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca
or openstudio.ca Delta, deltafaucet.ca
Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com Design Within Reach, dwr.com
Relative Space, (416) 961-6891 eFloor Specialty Flooring, (416) 630-8855
or relativespace.com or efloor.ca
Showroom Montréal, (514) 979-3846 Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com
or showroommtl.com Enviable Homes, enviablehomes.ca
Singulart, singulart.com EQ3, (416) 533-9090 or eq3.com
Stone Tile, 1-866-669-1103 or stone-tile.com H&M Home, hm.com
TG Appliance Group, (289) 748-0320 Hofland, hofland.com
JF & Co., (416) 238-5254
Wood flooring, Relative Space. Page 58: or jfandco.ca
Ceiling fixture by Florian Schultz, 1stDibs; Kare Toronto, kare-toronto.com
counter, backsplash, Diamante Granite and Kohler, kohler.com
Marble; hardware, ADH Fine Hardware; range LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com
by Fisher & Paykel, TG Appliance Group; stool, M2 Tile & Stone, (416) 850-1045
Avenue Road; cabinet colour, Classic Gray or m2tilestone.com
(OC-23), Benjamin Moore. Page 59: Armchair, Martha Monica Ceramics,
side table, Avenue Road; art, Singulart. marthamonicaceramics.com
Page 60: Right: Bar cart (background), Avenue Mkt, (416) 789-0800
Road. Page 61: Vintage pendant by Florian or eltemkt.com
Schulz, 1stDibs; dining table, CB2; dining Muji, muji.com/ca
chairs, Hollace Cluny; art (above banquette), Rove Concepts, 1-800-705-6217
Alma Shneor. Page 62: Sofa, Montauk Sofa; or roveconcepts.com
vintage credenza, Showroom Montréal; sofa Saltillo Imports, (416) 441-2224
upholstery fabric, Holly Hunt. Page 63: or saltillo-imports.com
Right: Vintage Sciolari ceiling fixture, 1stDibs; Union Lighting and Furnishings,
grasscloth, Phillip Jeffries; watercolour (above (416) 652-2200 or unionlf.com
desk) by Aiko Suzuki, Open Studio. Page 64: Vintage Fine Objects, (416) 686-5614
Top: Pendants by Apparatus Studio, Hollace or vintagefineobjects.com
Cluny; bed frame, EQ3. Page 65: Bottom Wayfair Canada, wayfair.ca
right: Sconce, Circa Lighting; vanity, medicine West Elm, westelm.com
cabinet, Mazen Studio; stone (on walls and Y&Co., (416) 968-7700, (514) 287-8998
floor), Stone Tile. or ycocarpet.com
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teak bowl (on dining table), brass bowl (on
sideboard), CB2; dining chairs, Rove Concepts;
art (above sideboard) by Beverley Hawksley, LYNDA REEVES
Canvas Gallery; white oval vase, Vintage Fine
Objects; cream curvy vase, H&M Home; rug,
Mkt. Page 68: Top: Table lamp, Mkt. Bottom:
Sofa, CB2. Page 69: Wall lights, LD Shoppe;
counter, Caesarstone; counter stools, Kare
Toronto; white bowl (with fruit), CB2; rustic
wooden bowl (with greens), wooden bread
bowls, Vintage Fine Objects; black and white
geometric vase, Hofland. Page 70: Top right:
Custom cabinets, Burly Kitchens and Millwork.
Bottom right: Wallpaper, JF & Co.; sconces,
Union Lighting and Furnishings; sink, Wayfair OLIVIA BOTRIE
Canada; towel, Crate and Barrel; vase, EQ3.
Page 71: Backsplash, Centura Tile; counter
stool, Kare Toronto; textured cylinder vase,
H&M Home; white mugs, Muji. Page 72:
Runner, eFloor Specialty Flooring; mirror, CB2; DESIGN LESSONS
bench, Wayfair Canada. Page 73: Wall lights,
nightstand, CB2; custom headboard, Enviable
Homes; throw, Y&Co. Page 74: Cabinets, Burly
Kitchens and Millwork; ottoman, West Elm;
rug, LD Shoppe. Page 75: Left: Shower
fixtures, Delta; shower tile, Saltillo Imports;
floor tile, M2 Tile & Stone. Right: Sconces,
Union Lighting and Furnishings; sink, Kohler;
faucets, Delta; torso-shaped vase, Martha
Monica Ceramics; alabaster canister, CB2.

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THE GREAT ESCAPE Pages 76 to 85

Design, Alana Firestone and Jordy Fagan,
Collective Studio, (416) 710-2993 or
collective-studio.ca.

PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS
CB2, cb2.ca
Céragrès, ceragres.ca
Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca
Dream Ironwork, (905) 980-1869
or dreamironwork.com
Elte, (416) 785-7885
or elte.com
Etsy, etsy.com CONTINUED
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Farrow & Ball, 1-888-511-1121
or farrow-ball.com
H&M Home, hm.com
Hay’s Woodworking Group,
(647) 926-9671
House of Rohl, houseofrohl.com
In Common With, incommonwith.com
Interiors by Gila, gilaferdman@gmail.com
LD Shoppe, ldshoppe.com
DESIGNER TANYA Luminaire Authentik, (514) 662-0352
or luminaireauthentik.com
McLEAN ON HOW Maison Tess, maisontess.com
INSPIRING TO GET THE PALM
SPRINGS LOOK
Mitzi, 1-833-696-4894 or mitzi.com

ideas for Mkt, (416) 789-0800 or eltemkt.com

Penwood Furniture, (905) 844-5333
or penwoodfurniture.com
REFRESHING Phillip Jeffries, phillipjeffries.com
Pottery Barn Kids, potterybarnkids.com
your home Taps, (416) 785-0224 or tapsbath.com
Terra Legno, terralegno.com
and garden. Threadcount Textile & Design,
(416) 916-9012 or threadcountinc.com
Tonic Living, (416) 699-9879
or tonicliving.ca
Top Knobs, topknobs.com

Page 76: Ceiling fixture, chairs, bowl, LD

Shoppe; table, Penwood Furniture; mugs,
pitcher, Mkt; plates, CB2. Page 77: Fireplace
surround, Hay’s Woodworking Group;
coffee tables, armchair, accent table, Elte.
Page 78: Bottom left: Stools, LD Shoppe.
Page 79: Flush-mount light fixtures, Luminaire
Authentik; hardware, Top Knobs; vase, bowl
(with lemons), Mkt; vintage runner, Etsy.
Page 80: Desk chairs, CB2; flooring, Terra
LISA MOODY’S AMAZING Legno; light fixtures, Mitzi. Page 81: Top left:
GREENHOUSE IN Art hanger, Pottery Barn Kids; cabinet and desk
NORTH SURREY, B.C. colour, Treron (292), Farrow & Ball. Bottom
left: Faucet, Taps; hardware; Top Knobs; vanity,
Hay’s Woodworking Group; towel bar, Etsy.
Page 82: Left: Grasscloth, Phillip Jeffries; tile,
Céragrès; bench cushion upholstery fabric,
Threadcount Textile & Design; vintage rug,
Etsy. Top right: Bench cushion upholstery
fabric, throw pillows, Tonic Living; sconce,
CB2; roman shades, Interiors by Gila.
Bottom right: Custom railing, Dream
Ironwork. Page 83: Sconce, In Common With;
nightstand, Crate and Barrel; duvet cover,
Maison Tess; ceiling fixture, LD Shoppe;
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Feature Wall Overhaul

Candace Thompson’s best advice for

Photography by Alex Lukey (Candace’s portrait)/Kiely Ramos (inspiration)/Room design

redesigning a living room fireplace wall.

by Collective Studio (inspiration)/Artwork by Justina Janavice, IICONS (The Frame TV)

Q I’d like some suggestions on how to modernize this 1990s fireplace
wall. We’d like to install a new insert, but the arch and niches have us
perplexed. Should we keep the arch? The TV has to stay but, otherwise,
we’d love your tips for updating this wall. — L.C., Kelowna, B.C.

A
This is a great question. Your
wall is feeling dated because
of the arch and niches you
mentioned. If you’re replacing
your fireplace insert, then you might
want to consider a redesign of the whole
feature wall.
First, remove the surround and
mantelpiece. Make the fireplace flush
with the rest of the wall above it, just
like in the inspiration photo. Square off
the arch and then clad the fireplace wall
in a dark grey porcelain or slate tile,
making it more of a feature in the room.
Consider a raised, linear-shaped gas
insert. This will modernize the space.
Then, mount your TV on the wall
above the fireplace. If you’re interested
in a new TV, The Frame by Samsung
would be a great option because of its
slim profile and ability to display art
when not in use.
Next, use the space to the left
of the fireplace in a way that’s similar
to the inspiration photo. A custom
built-in cabinet and thick floating
shelves in a smoky grey are the perfect
way to maximize this area. Back this
wall with wood panelling to complete
the look.
Lastly, repaint your room in a crisp
white like Benjamin Moore’s Simply
White. Enjoy your new feature wall!
Candace is a graduate of the Ryerson
School of Interior Design and currently
works as a designer at LRDS.
1. The Frame TV, from $1,000. Samsung;
The Frame TV art download, $8. Etsy.
2. L1 Linear gas fireplace, $5,700.
Valor Fireplaces.
3. Blue Savoy tile, pricing upon request. Ciot.

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1 Hotel Toronto (above) by design firm Rockwell
Group features some 3,300 plants, plus reclaimed
materials in its lush, eco-luxe quarters. To bring the
verdant look home, consider Schumacher’s Halcott
Sisal Forest wallpaper, Muuto’s energy-efficient Leaf
table lamp and Kim Seybert’s wood-grain placemats.

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Égyptien and Cedar Violet eau de parfum by Aerin.
With warmer days ahead, living green will become
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wallpaper, Schumacher. 3. Aaren Kulor Silicone 41mm watch in Green
by Skagen, Hudson’s Bay. 4. Cedar Violet eau de parfum by Aerin,
Estée Lauder. 5. Brown Recycled Rubber sandals by Ganni, Ssense.
6. Woodland placemat set by Kim Seybert, Shopbop. 7. Leaf table
lamp by Muuto, Design Within Reach. 8. Santal Formula Nº 1 Natural
deodorant by Salt & Stone, Holt Renfrew. 9. Geranium Leaf body balm
by Aesop, Holt Renfrew. 10. Liba watering can in Olive by Ferm Living, 11
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