dsfvhiovryoj

CANADA’S

THE BEFORE & AFTER ISSUE MAKEOVERS TO INSPIRE

YOU

high OR low?

DISCOVER OUR DECORATING

SAVES AND SPLURGES

lus p JILLIAN DESIGNERS

HARRIS’S TINY VANCOUVER GETAWAY

SHARE THEIR BUDGET SECRETS!

There’s always room for more room.

We’re for bedrooms that blossom into beauty.

Freestanding wardrobes and storage boxes are perfect for everything from boots and blouses to colourful textiles and lush linens. See how refreshing a bedroom update can be. Transform your dream space and visit IKEA.ca/bedrooms

KOPARDAL queen bed frame

$

249

*Consumer Self-Assessment over 4 weeks. †Based on skin surface cell turnover. ©2017 L’Oréal Canada

BEAUTIFUL

SKIN

AT

Learn more at lorealparis.ca

EVERY

AGE

BECAUSE WE’RE ALL WORTH IT.

Helen Mirren

GET YOUR ROSY TONE BACK FOR YOUNGER LOOKING SKIN [ BOOST SKIN’S ROSINESS ]

98%

OF WOMEN SURVEYED SAW A HEALTHY ROSY TONE AFTER 4 WEEKS*

[ IMPERIAL PEONY EXTRACT ]

NEW

HOW IT WORKS

EXFOLIATES AND ACCELERATES SURFACE SKIN CELL RENEWAL

CLINICAL RESULT

INCREASES THE LOOK OF ROSINESS

FORMULA

LHA + IMPERIAL PEONY

3,600 SCIENTISTS, 6 RESEARCH CENTRES WORLDWIDE. DEDICATED TO BEAUTIFUL SKIN AT EVERY AGE.

Advertisement

2017 IS THE YEAR TO GO GREEN! “Greenery” is the pantone designer colour of 2017.

Green is back in every shade from spring to emerald. It’s easy to introduce just by bringing some outdoors in — try

DIY vs. DIFM?

jade plants, fig trees, succulents or anything that thrives

There’s a definite shift happening in home renovation and

in your area. Another easy step is bright new pillows, or a

design trends, a shift that has many of us choosing experts

statement rug. If you’re feeling adventurous, paint a place

to do-it-for-me. Do-it-yourself is a great choice for so many

that will be a smile-inducing surprise, like the inside of a

fun projects, like a family gallery wall or creating an indoor

closet, a door, or your powder room.

garden spot. But there are always those mind-boggling tasks that require design experience, measuring skills, installation talent and more. More and more Canadians are realizing the cost of hiring a professional compares very well to the real costs of first-time mistakes, time spent doing and redoing the job, and our own personal level of satisfaction with the final result. Summertime motto: put the pros on the jobs you keep postponing because they are just too much! (Save the fun stuff for yourself.)

Warmer and richer? Yes, please.

Whatever your style, from sleek and modern to cozy and traditional, 2017 is a welcome move to a softer, richer look and feel. Think 3D fabrics. Velvet pillows. Choose organic bamboo or wood tables. And wallpaper is back, but we’re over the florals. Try marble or other sleek, contemporary finishes. Put on a little lux.

Peace out. It’s amazing what getting a little help can do to reduce your stress level.

Try it - take something off your list and give it to somebody who is a rock star in the category. Yes. Do it. Seriously.

“The difference between DIY and do-it-for me? Basically, everything.”

High style. Expert service. No-surprises price. No-questions-asked warranty. Only Budget Blinds gives \RX WKLV FRPELQDWLRQ RI VWUHVV IUHH VHUYLFH SULFLQJ WKDW ğWV \RXU EXGJHW DQG WKH SHDFH RI PLQG RI WKH best warranty out there. We’re the largest custom window covering company in North America, and that means more buying power, and more choices. We bring the store to you and take care of it all, measure DQG LQVWDOO $QG RXU QR VXUSULVHV SULFLQJ PHDQV \RX JHW DQ XSIURQW SULFH WKDW LV D FXVWRP ğW IRU \RX :H believe everyone at every budget deserves style and service. And that’s a beautiful place to be.

2017windowtrends.com | (866) 973-0176 ©2017 Budget Blinds is a trademark of Budget Blinds, LLC and a Home Franchise Concepts Brand.

Each franchise independently owned and operated.

solid cherry Arcadia Clean Line Table

St. George Table with Dawn High Parson Chairs

custom design sideboard with gold leaf and coated metal base – now available at Woodcraft as the Sterling Sideboard

solid maple Metro Table

Toll-free from outside Toronto

1-866-475-2488 Mississauga 2111 Dunwin Ave. at Dundas (905) 607-2247

Workshop and Showroom 370 Denison St. E. (905) 475-2488

Whitby 111 Dunlop Street W. (905) 668-2770

JUNE 2017 90 A layered art wall is the perfect way to let your personality shine!

44

COLUMNS

84

17 STYLE NEWS

HOMES 76 FUTURE PERFECT

Create a beachy vibe for summer with these coastalinspired products

22

Designer Jordy Fagan reimagines a cramped fixerupper as an open airy space fit for a family...eventually

FOOD NEWS Put a fresh spin on your next backyard barbecue with the latest and greatest culinary covetables

84

24 DESSERT OF

EYE OF THE STORM In the heat of summer, we look back to how a snowstorm led a couple to their dream home

90

HOME AWAY FROM HOME Every week Jillian Harris commutes from Kelowna, B.C. to Vancouver and spends her days in this sweet getaway

THE MONTH Mouth-watering mini raspberry trifles

30

HIGH OR LOW? A glam modern boho living room on two different budgets: Can you tell the difference?

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

|9

60

DECORATING 38 IT TAKES A VILLAGE

Want a room with dimension and personality? Don’t decorate alone

44 WHITE DESIGN 101

How a student budget and a penchant for white turned a blogger’s townhouse into a brilliant oasis

54 PRETTY IN PINK

98

Designer Tiffany Pratt’s spunky kitchen makeover proves that pink can go anywhere

60

HAPPY CAMPERS Designer Jordy Fagan’s sublime urban cabin offers a rustic escape in the heart of the city

68

TALL ORDER Artful design touches turn this highceilinged living room into a cozy entertaining space with an expansive view

FOOD 98

YOU CAN WIN FRIENDS WITH SALAD Style at Home’s best salads – a greatest hits collection guaranteed to keep you coming back for more

TABLET EDITION Get Style at Home for your iPad, with additional how-to video content, bonus image galleries and more. Download it on the App Store today.

ON THE COVER A pastel pink sofa plus playfully patterned toss cushions and wallpaper are paired with white and gold accents to create a romantic bohemian look achievable on any budget.

COVER PHOTOGRAPHY

Michael Nangreaves CANADA’S

THE BEFORE & AFTER ISSUE MAKEOVERS TO INSPIRE

YOU

REGULARS FROM OUR EDITOR

14 WORKBOOK 104 SPOTLIGHT 106

high OR low?

DISCOVER OUR DECORATING

SAVES AND SPLURGES

12

GET SOCIAL

lus JILLIAN pDESIGNERS HARRIS’S SHARE THEIR TINY VANCOUVER GETAWAY

BUDGET SECRETS!

HOMESCAPER SERIES™

NEW

24995

$

MSRP $269.95

FSA 56 LITHIUM-ION TRIMMER

FSA 56

Battery Trimmer

Homeowners and gardening enthusiasts will appreciate the power and convenience of a STIHL lithium-ion battery trimmer. It is environmentallyfriendly, producing zero exhaust emissions and great for your wallet, requiring minimal motor maintenance. The STIHL FSA 56 battery-powered trimmer is lightweight, starts instantly and runs quietly – ideal for noise-sensitive areas.

• Lightweight with excellent cutting performance • Low vibrations and loop handle is adjustable without tools • Shaft length is easy to adjust with the press of a button

BGA 56

Battery Blower

24995

$

MSRP $269.95

• Lightweight and offers quick clean-up of driveways, sidewalks and yards • Adjustable blower tube length to suit the user’s height • Onboard hanging slot allows for easy storage

39995

$ HSA 56

MSA 120 C-BQ

Battery Hedge Trimmer

• Lightweight and easy-to-use for trimming hedges and bushes • Instant start-up, simply pull the trigger • Double-sided blade design with blade tip protector

Battery Chain Saw

32995

$

MSRP $349.95

• Lightweight and easy-to-use for yard clean-up and small trimming tasks • Makes approximately 100 cuts through a 4” log on a single charge • Equipped with a STIHL ROLLOMATIC® ‘Mini’ 12” guide bar and STIHL’s tool-less Quick Chain Adjuster

STIHL invented the electric chain saw in 1926; now see how we’re reinventing battery power. STIHL products are only available at independent STIHL Dealers who provide personal advice and expert service. Locate your STIHL Dealer at

STIHLCanada

MSRP $429.95

e CLUB

EVERYONE IS TALKING ABOUT

GREAT PRIZES TO BE

WON

www.stihl.ca

STIHLCLUB.CA

Pricing will remain in effect until July 31, 2017.

stihlclub.ca

It used to be that when I walked through my neighbourhood at this time of year, I would see houses for sale on every block, the lawns dotted with Realtor signs to beckon potential buyers. Now, however, instead of For Sale signs staked in the ground, I’m seeing more and more placards promoting architects, contractors and designers. Somehow I’m not surprised. As the real estate market across Canada gets hotter, many homeowners are making the decision to renovate instead of sell. And I’m not just talking highend refurbishments – behind the doors of many of these homes, budget makeovers and updates are also happening.

From painting the living room a new colour to replacing the kitchen backsplash and cabinet hardware, we all know that simple inexpensive changes can make a positive impact on your decor.

For those with larger budgets, I cannot stress enough that you will be happier if you hire a pro to help. At Style at Home, we’re proud to say that we collaborate with, support and showcase the work of some of the top designers, architects and builders in the country.

I’m lucky that I’ve been able to benefit from the advice of all the people I work with. When I’m on a shoot, I tend to distract everyone there by peppering homeowners and designers with question after question about the fabulous house we’re photographing. I’m like a kid in a candy shop – nothing is more exciting to me than getting outside-the-box insight and ideas when it comes to decor (and budgets!) and then incorporating them into my space. I’m sure you all know the feeling.

That’s partly why I love what the homeowners in this issue have accomplished – believe me, I’ve taken note of many of their makeover tips. I may, for example, sign up for a big-box-store seminar on how to install tiles so I can DIY my backsplash like homeowner Jordana Garbati (“White Design 101,” page 48). Or I could add wood slats to my living room wall as an easy update like Jenna and Steve Holland did in their Fredericton mid-century abode (“Eye of the Storm,” page 84). I might even go so far as to install a landscape mural that covers an entire wall, à la designer Jordy Fagan (“Happy Campers,” page 40). The point is, inspiration is everywhere, and we should embrace it.

In that spirit, this issue is dedicated to those of us, whether renters or homeowners, who are looking to make changes – large or small – that will make their digs bigger, brighter and better.

Erin McLaughlin erin@styleathome.com @erinmclaughlin1 instagram.com/erin.mclaughlin1

12 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

PHOTOGRAPHY, DONNA GRIFFITH, JANIS NICOLAY (MUD ROOM); HAIR, EMILY WISE, THE LOFT, HAIRLOFT.CA; MAEKUP, BOBBI BROWN, BOBBIBROWNCOSMETICS.CA; DRESS, SÉZANE, SEZANE.COM

FROM OUR EDITOR

IF IT CAN TRANSFORM THE AGE-OLD INTO THE AGELESS...

Regal® Select Exterior Gives any time-worn surface stunning new life. Only at independently owned paint and hardware stores.

LETTERS

BASEMENT TRANSFORMATION

VOLUME 20 ISSUE 6

I really enjoy reading Style at Home. Every issue is inspiring and gives the reader so many unique decorating and entertaining ideas. I have recently transformed my basement into a fantastically inviting family room thanks to some of the wonderful content. Thank you!

Group Publisher, Toronto Sandra E. Martin Editor-in-Chief Erin McLaughlin Executive Editor Suzanne Moutis Art Director Karen Paddon ONE EASY WAY TO REACH US: FIRSTNAME.LASTNAME@TVA.CA

JANICE RIVET, ROCKLAND, ONT. DESIGN & STYLE Home & Style Director Ann Marie Favot Associate Design Editor Morgan Lindsay Contributing Design Editor Christine Hanlon

YOU COULD

WIN! APPROX. RETAIL VALUE:

$

300

The writer of our favourite letter this month will win a CHÂTEAU DES CHARMES WINE LOVERS COLLECTION, valued at $300! Featuring two bottles of award-winning vino from Ontario’s verdant vineyard region in Niagara-on-the-Lake, this gift pack also includes includes an array of essential wine-drinking accroutrements.

at your service As a Style at Home subscriber, you can expect the best in subscription service. If you have any questions about your subscription, please get in touch with us at the website, phone number or address listed below. In order to help us locate your file, please provide your current mailing label or the information on it.

SUBSCRIPTION EXPIRY To find out when your current subscription expires, check the mailing label. The labels are printed several weeks before the issue is mailed, so please give us six to eight weeks’ advance notice for renewals and changes of address in order to avoid missing an issue.

BILLING & RENEWAL NOTICES Invoice and renewal notices are printed one week before they’re mailed to you. With delivery time, it’s possible that your payment or

renewal order will cross in the mail with our invoice or renewal notice. If you receive yet another invoice or notice, please contact us immediately.

WRAPPER/PERFUME STRIP We occasionally mail your issue in a protective wrapper and/or insert a perfume strip in the magazine. If you’d rather receive the magazine without a wrapper or a strip, please let us know.

PRIVACY POLICY On occasion, we make our subscriber list available to carefully screened organizations whose products or services might be of interest to you. If you prefer to have your name and postal address removed from this list, please contact us. For the complete privacy policy, please view Privacy Policy on styleathome.com.

MAIL STYLE AT HOME, P.O. Box 814, Markham Station, Markham, ON L3P 7Z6 CALL 905-946-0910 Complete subscriber services are available online at styleathome.com.

EDITORIAL Features Editor Sara Cation Associate Editor Amanda Etty (on leave) Contributing Editors Lisa Fielding, Fina Scroppo Contributing Food Specialist Jennifer Bartoli Researcher Rhiannon Russell Editorial Assistant Marianne Davidson Editorial Intern Alina Stecko ART Deputy Art Director Florence Kwok Associate Art Director Sarah Big Canoe Contributing Production Specialists Jan Coles, Genevieve Pizzale STYLEATHOME.COM Interim Digital Director Renée Reardin DIGITAL EDITIONS Content Director, Multi-Platform Editions, Books & Special Issues Jessica Ross Creative Director Chris Bond Designer Andrew Tran PRINTING Printed at Transcontinental RBW Graphics, a division of Transcontinental Printing 2005 G.P., 2049 20th St. E., Owen Sound, ON N4K 5R2. All reproduction requests must be made to COPIBEC (paper reproductions at 800-717-2022) ISSN: 1915-8998 DISTRIBUTION Distributed by Coast to Coast SUBSCRIPTIONS: 905-946-0910, STYLEATHOME.COM STYLE AT HOME, Sub. Dept., P.O. Box 814, Markham Station, Markham, ON L3P 7Z6. Send address changes to the post office box address above, including the mailing label from your latest issue. Allow eight weeks for changes SUBSCRIPTION PRICES Canadian subscriptions: 1 year = $29.95 (plus taxes) U.S. subscriptions: 1 year = $67.95 (payable in advance) International subscriptions: 1 year = $177.95 (payable in advance) We occasionally use our subscriber list for marketing purposes, or share it with carefully selected companies whose products may be of interest to you. If you do not want your name to appear on this list, please notify us in writing. Canadian Postmaster: Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to Style at Home, 25 Sheppard Ave. W., Ste. 100, Toronto, ON M2N 6S7. Publications Mail Agreement 41557548, PAP Registration 08282. Postage paid at Gateway in Mississauga, ON. U.S. Postmaster: Send address changes to Style at Home, P.O. Box 766, Buffalo, NY 14240-0766. Periodicals postage paid at Buffalo, NY USPS731-350 Download the Style at Home app for iPad on the App Store. Digital editions are also available on Molto, Zinio, Kobo, Press Reader and Google Play OUR PRIVACY POLICY The reproduction of written material, illustrations or photographs from this magazine is prohibited. Although all possible precaution has been taken to ensure that the information contained in Style at Home is accurate, it is understood that the magazine cannot be held responsible for errors or omissions that may occur in relation to the use or presentation of this information. The articles in this magazine are the exclusive responsibility of their authors Style at Home is published 12 times a year (except for occasional combined, expanded or premium issues) by TVA Publications Inc., 25 Sheppard Ave. W., Toronto, ON M2N 6S7; 416-733-7600; groupetva.ca. In the U.S.: TVA Group c/o Media-Corps, Attn.: Michelle Gross, 2706 Gateway Rd., Carlsbad, CA 92009 We acknowledge the financial support of the Government of Canada through the Canada Periodical Fund of the Department of Canadian Heritage For any comments, please email letters@styleathome.com ©2017 TVA Publications Inc. All rights reserved

PRODUCTION Director of Operations Johanne Perron Production Team Leader Luc Gauvin Production Coordinator Linda Desjardins RESEARCH Senior Research Analyst Eva Chau MARKETING, COMMUNICATIONS & EVENTS Director, Marketing, Communications and Events Silvana Sciortino Marketing Coordinator Angela Valentini Senior Designer Colin Elliott CONSUMER MARKETING GROUP Group Circulation Director Doris Chan Product Marketing Managers Yen Duong, Amanda Stone Digital Marketing Manager Jason Patterson Fulfillment Specialist Angela Gresseau-Okalow Director, Newsstand Sales Pat Strangis BUSINESS Associate Business Managers Vincent Cheung, Robert McAleese ADVERTISING SALES, TORONTO 416-227-8248 (patricia.mixemong@quebecormedia.com) Senior Director, Media Solutions Transactional Jérôme Leys Key Account Directors, National Advertising Sales David Garby, Andrea McBride, Akta Sharma (on leave) Director, Media Solutions Anna Vecera Marto Advertising Coordination Team Leader Maddie Belanger Advertising and Traffic Coordinator Yvonne Peden National Account Managers Jillian Dann-Macerollo (on leave), Cathy Ellis, Gary Forshaw, Joanne Landry, Delainie Marin, Vanessa Watson, Lindsay Weir (on leave) Digital Campaign Manager Grace Ganan Digital National Sales Representatives Paul Cummins, Crystal Falls (on leave), Gwen O’Toole, Alex Vaccher, Tony Vigario, Joanne Woodman Sales Associate Patricia Mixemong ADVERTISING SALES, MONTREAL 514-598-2880 (ventespublicitaires@tva.ca) Senior Director, Media Solutions, Transactional Patricia Heckmann Sales Director, Magazine & OOH Anne Scheffer Senior Directors, Media Solutions Karl Berthome, Caroline Gagnon National Sales Representatives Stéphanie Mercier, Sophie Rémillard Local Sales Consultants Vickie Bouthillier, Stéphanie Cusson, Brigitte Fortier, Francine Lanthier, Kathy Marquis, Natalia Tavares Coordinators Mélina Delorme, Ingrid Martinez, Marie-Laurence Miron, Maria Perrotti QUEBEC CITY AND REST OF QUEBEC 418-688-9330 ext. 7516 Product Manager Sylvie Bruneau U.S. ADVERTISING SALES Michelle Gross, Media-Corps, 310-919-4801 (mgross@media-corps.com) MEDIA CREATIVITY Director, Media Creativity Solutions, English Market Randy Mauskopf Strategist Mieka Jansen Art Director Suzanne Lacorte Client Delivery Managers Rob Stephenson (on leave), Inga Terzopoulos SENIOR MANAGEMENT, MEDIA GROUP AND TVA GROUP INC. President and CEO of Media Group and TVA Group Inc. Julie Tremblay Vice-President and Director of Finance Denis Rozon President of Human Resources Jean-François Reid Executive Vice-President of Advertising Donald Lizotte Vice-President of Communications Véronique Mercier Financial Information and Auditing Manager Anick Dubois

TM TM

THE PAINTER’S MATE FOR QUALITY AND VALUE Get professional paint results without the premium price with Canada’s favourite painting tape paintersmategreen.com ©ShurTech Brands, LLC 2017/69953

Skin loves oil.

Try oil to cleanse. Oil dissolves makeup, washing it away without stripping the skin of its natural goodness. To learn how Lipidol is using oil to pioneer a fresh new way to look after skin, visit lipidol.com. Available at fine retailers across Canada.

style news PRODUCER MORGAN LINDSAY | TEXT SUZANNE MOUTIS

beachy keen This fresh coastal-inspired palette offers up neutral shades of driftwood and shell mixed with bright greens and punches of red – and has us ready for summer days filled with sun, sand and sea.

PAINT ETTE PAL OF T H E PHOTOGRAPHY, DONNA GRIFFITH; STYLING, ANN MARIE FAVOT & JESSICA WAKS; DESIGN, MARCEL RUIZ, ICREATE DESIGN STUDIO

MON T H

SW 6866, HEARTTHROB ms, sherwinSherwin-Willia williams.com.

Y y BEARBERR Premier Infinit dian Tire, na Ca , 24 16C GREEN PR . canadiantire.ca

! P5031-85, YES MICKEY ra.com.

Para Paints, pa

PLE PECAN Beauti-Tone MA Hardware, me Ho , D3-6-0174-0 .ca. are rdw ha home

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 17

STYLE NEWS

IN BED ELLEN WITH

For those of us who want more Ellen than just the hour we get watching her hit TV show each day, check it out: The star’s fresh new furniture line, ED ELLEN DEGENERES Crafted by Thomasville, has arrived. With pieces for dining, living and sleeping, the collection is sure to have you dancing with joy.

GOLD MINE THE WARM METAL’S MOMENT IS SHOWING NO SIGNS OF PASSING THANKS TO ITEMS LIKE THIS BUDGET-FRIENDLY MARBLE-TOPPED TABLE HITTING STORE SHELVES THIS SUMMER.

Marble Havana Nights SIDE TABLE with painted aluminum base, $99, Walmart, walmart.ca.

A WAY WITH WALLS

HGTV darling Joanna Gaines, star of Fixer Upper with her husband, Chip, has released her first wallpaper collection. In designs that combine a love of the here and now with a penchant for the past, these papers are a style match made in heaven.

ED Ellen DeGeneres Crafted by Thomasville queen oak Cordell spindle BED FRAME, $4,199, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com.

Magnolia Home by Joanna Gaines Shiplap WALLPAPER, $86 per double roll, York Wallcoverings, yorkwall.com.

DINING IN STYLE EVEN THE HUMBLEST HOMEMADE DISH WILL SEEM LIKE A MICHELIN-STARRED RESTAURANT DELICACY WHEN SERVED ALONGSIDE THESE INEXPENSIVE TABLE LINENS FROM CANADIAN DESIGNER SAMANTHA PYNN. Samantha Pynn polyester-blend NAPKINS in Cherry Blossom, Diamond Lines and Green Pansy, $6 each, Simons, simons.ca.

18 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

We’re going overboard for this easy-to-apply faux shiplap wallpaper.

4033 Rugged Concrete

Bring your dream kitchen to the surface.

Introducing Caesarstone’s New Collection.

Experience it now at caesarstone.ca

STYLE NEWS Powder-coated steel battery-operated LED Gazebo Lantern CHANDELIER, $179, Lowe’s, lowes.ca.

Light up the night sky with this chic batteryoperated outdoor chandelier.

TOP FLOOR SUBTLE PATTERNS IN DREAMY PASTELS ARE THE LATEST OFFERING FROM FLOR CARPET COMPANY. WE’RE LOVING THIS SWOONWORTHY, MOROCCANINSPIRED SUMMERY YELLOW VERSION.

SHINE ON Lowe’s ups the outdoor lighting ante this season with a stylish GAZEBO LANTERN CHANDELIER. Classic lines, a sophisticated black finish and LED pillar candles make it a must-have for summer.

Nylon How Bazaar CARPET TILES in Maize, $28 US per 20" x 20" tile, Flor, flor.com.

PACIFIC LIGHTS

Bamboo Kini Rattan LANTERNS, $75 (small, in Natural), $90 (large, in Black), CB2, cb2.ca.

With their hint of Polynesian flair, these bamboo lanterns with glass hurricanes will give your annual tiki party a sophisticated boost. Elegant yet fun, they’ll last as long as the mai tais flow and the soulful tunes of Bruno Mars and Don Ho drift on the night air.

CONSIDER US BAMBOOZLED IKEA’S CHARMING MASTHOLMEN COLLECTION OF RATTAN AND BAMBOO OUTDOOR FURNITURE HAS US DREAMING OF FAN PALMS, HIBISCUS FLOWERS AND PITH HELMETS (OKAY,

Rattan and bamboo make a comeback to become this year’s stars of summer living.

20 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

MAYBE NOT THE HELMETS!).

Mastholmen rattan and bamboo SIDE TABLE, $50, and LOVESEAT with polyester cushion, $259, IKEA, ikea.ca.

new

URBAN DESIGN PROFESSIONAL FEATURES GROHE ESSENCE SEMI-PRO Celebrate your home’s inviting nature with the new GROHE Essence Semi-Pro kitchen faucet. Its modern architectural shape and unique silicone hose with integrated spring, is not only easy-to-clean, but delivers an organic style that is ideal for any contemporary kitchen. The distinctive body conceals advanced technology, with the GROHE SilkMove® ECTVTKFIG IWCTCPVGGKPI RTGEKUG VGORGTCVWTG CPF UOQQVJ XQNWOG EQPVTQN %JQQUG HTQO VYQ Ƃ PKUJGU GROHE StarLight® Chrome or 5WRGT5VGGN +PƂ PKV[ (KPKUJv. grohe.ca

2

FOOD NEWS PRODUCER SARA CATION

kitchen cravings Put a fresh spin on your next backyard barbecue with the latest and greatest culinary covetables.

Set it & forget it!

Weber’s iGrill (a Bluetoothenabled meat thermometer), $140, takes the guesswork out of grilling and can be used with any barbecue (or stove).

HIGH

2,699

$

Originally released in 1985, Weber’s iconic Genesis gas grill gets a 2017 revamp. The Genesis II series features ingenious updates like Flavorizer bars (which improve heat distribution), a side burner (to accommodate pots) and Infinity Ignition (ensuring it lights every time).

Genesis II stainless steel LX S-640 GAS GRILL, $2,699, Weber, webercanada.ca.

IF YOU CHEESE...

Conventional wisdom says the perfect cheese platter should present options from soft to firm and subtle to stinky, but how can an amateur alone in the cheese aisle make those distinctions? Luckily, master cheese makers in rural Quebec have an easy answer: Labels on their products indicate the intensity, texture and flavour, making it easier to impress guests with your cheese choices.

CHEESES, from $6, Alexis de Portneuf, alexisdeportneuf.com.

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

The world’s most award-winning glutenfree beer has just landed in liquor stores across Canada, and we’re saying cheers to that – not only because it didn’t make us feel bloated after we imbibed a few (hiccup!) but also because it doesn’t compromise on flavour.

We call that having your brew and drinking it, too.

BEER (crafted to remove gluten), 330 ml each, $14 per pack of 6, Daura Damm, dauradamm.com.

LOW $

69

BARBECUE ON ANY BUDGET!

3

22 |

1

BEER-Y SPECIAL

At just 18" wide, this classic-style charcoal grill can cook your ’burgs and ’dogs in even the most cramped backyards. And when you’re done, simply wheel it out of the way so you can sit back and let the digesting begin!

Tera Gear round KETTLE GRILL, $69, No Frills, nofrills.ca.

4

CHOCOLATE & CHIPS

A big ol’ bowl of chips may be standard fare for any casual outdoor affair, but we’re all for elegant takes on tradition. This chocolate bar – handmade in Ottawa and topped with potato chips – sates our salty and sweet cravings at the same time.

Alicja Confections milk chocolate Nicholas Bar CHOCOLATE BAR, 100 g, $8, One of a Kind Online Shop, oneofakindonlineshop.com.

utenI’m gl e! fre

5

DIVINE INTERVENTION

Crack, pop, hiss, fizz! If you relish that quintessential summer sound of opening an ice-cold beer, you’ll love making it with this sleek sculptural opener.

Modelled after a divining rod (a tool historically used to locate water), this display-worthy piece helps us access that other essential liquid.

Stainless steel Virgula Divina BOTTLE OPENER, $45, Alessi, alessi.com.

CELEBRATE HOME TOGETHER Discover the limited edition PC Canada 150 home collection and celebrate our country’s milestone birthday with us. ®

Available at:

Quantities and/or selection of items may be limited and may not be available in all stores.

Product selection (colour, pattern, style) may vary by store location. ®/™ trademarks and logos displayed are trademarks of Loblaws, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2017 Loblaws, Inc.

DESSERT OF THE MONTH

mini raspberry

trifles

24 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

This month, we’re serving up a fresh mix of sweet flavours in a scrumptious layered dessert that appeals to the epicurean in all of us. The best part? This simple trifle can be customized to add more or less (and then more again!) of the summery favourites we all love.

RECIPE JENNIFER BARTOLI | PHOTOGRAPHY MAYA VISNYEI FOOD STYLING CLAIRE STUBBS | PROP STYLING ANN MARIE FAVOT

TOPS ON TOP A product designed by Cosentino®

Cindy Crawford on Silestone Countertop

On Top Colour Eternal Marquina

COSENTINO CENTRE CALGARY 10301 19th St. N.E., Unit 101 Calgary, AB T3J R1 587.538.8301

Discover more on topsontop.com | Follow Us F T

COSENTINO CITY MONTRÉAL 240 Rue St. Jacques Ouest Montréal, QC H2Y 1L9 514.335.8669

COSENTINO CENTRE QUEBEC 240 Chemin des Ursulines Stanstead, QC J B 3E 819.564.2123

COSENTINO CITY TORONTO 665 Caledonia Rd Toronto, ON M6E 4V8 647.350.6009

COSENTINO CENTRE TORONTO 80 Kincort Street Toronto, ON M6M 5G1 416.247.9090

COSENTINO CENTRE VANCOUVER 152-8518 Glenlyon Pkway Burnaby, BC V5J B6 604.431.8568

SEA SALT DARK CHOCOLATE LINDT EXCELLENCE. SO THIN. SO INTENSE.

EXCELLENCE Sea Salt Dark Chocolate Experience the unexpected with the perfect pairing of Lindt’s finest aromatic dark chocolate and a touch of “fleur de sel” (sea salt). A variety of sophisticated recipes, created with passion. Discover the world of Excellence. Lindt Maître Chocolatier Suisse depuis 1845.

Everyday-Excellence.com

DESSERT OF THE MONTH

LINDT EXCELLENCE + YOUR FAVOURITE CHEESE = PERFECT DESSERT PAIRINGS

INGREDIENTS MAKES 6 MINI TRIFLES

1¼ cups granulated sugar, divided ½ cup unsalted butter, softened 2 eggs 1½ cups all-purpose flour 1¼ tsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda Pinch salt ¾ cup 2% milk Pink paste food colouring

2 1 ½ 2 3 3 1 3

cups mascarpone cheese (about 500 g) cup icing sugar cup 35% whipping cream tsp pure vanilla extract cups fresh raspberries + more for garnish tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice tbsp freshly squeezed orange juice store-bought 4" meringues

DIRECTIONS Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a large 12-cup muffin tin with paper muffin cups.

To make the pink cake layers, beat together 1 cup of the sugar and the butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, one at a time, until blended. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt until well blended.

Stir the flour mixture into the butter mixture in three additions, alternating with the milk, beginning and ending with the flour mixture.

Stir in a little food colouring to tint the batter a light pink. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups and bake until a toothpick inserted into the centre of a cupcake comes out clean, 16 to 18 minutes. Let cool completely.

Meanwhile, beat together the mascarpone, icing sugar, whipping cream and vanilla in a medium bowl until the mixture is smooth and blended; set aside.

Combine the raspberries, the remaining ¼ cup sugar and lemon and orange juices in a medium bowl. Using a fork, slightly smash the raspberries to release their juices; set aside.

Break six of the cupcakes into bite-sized pieces; reserve the remaining cupcakes for another use. Break each of the meringues into bite-sized pieces. In each of six 2-cup glasses, place some cupcake pieces; layer with about 1 3 cup each of the mascarpone mixture and raspberry mixture, plus a few pieces of meringue. Repeat until the glasses are full. Top each glass with a few fresh raspberries; serve.

It’s not an obvious combination, but the different characteristics of cheese and chocolate – mild, creamy, intense – make for unique yet perfectly balanced pairings.

One of our favourites is Lindt Excellence Sea Salt Dark Chocolate served with fresh goat cheese: Salty, sweet and tangy, it’s a winning duo that’s sure to delight guests.

For more pairing ideas, visit

Everyday-Excellence.com STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 27

#everydayexcellence

Now Available on Google Play

™

ANYTHING CAN HAPPEN

WHEN YOU BUY A CANADIAN MAGAZINE You could WIN 1 of 3 Genuine Canadian Getaways & a $500 Roots gift card! » Enter at CanadasMagazineStore.ca/contest

Contest is open to adult residents of Canada. No purchase required. See full Contest Rules at CanadasMagazineStore.ca/rules.

HIGH OR LOW

high OR low?

30 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

PRODUCER CHRISTINE HANLON TEXT SUZANNE MOUTIS PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL NANGREAVES

We devised a glam modern boho living room on two different budgets. Can you tell the difference?

HIGH OR LOW

2

HIGH $

1

$210 1 Rayon-blend velvet double-faced DRAPERY TRIM in Gold, $21 per metre, Mokuba, 416-504-5358.

8 Kate Spade New York marble Syrie COFFEE TABLE with polished brass base, Art Shoppe, theartshoppe.com.

9 Polyester velvet Aubrey SOFA in Velvet Blush with ash legs, Gus Modern, gusmodern.com.

11

2 Coordonné Anima Max WALLPAPER in Blanco, $130 per double roll, NewWall, newwall.com.

$5,499 $2,450

3

$130

4

$500

$1,799 10 Polished stainless steel BAR CART with mirror shelves, Art Shoppe, theartshoppe.com.

12

3 Maxim Lighting hemp string and acrylic Bahama PENDANT LIGHT in Natural, Universal Lamp, greatlighting.com.

$490

19,277

13

$599

14

10 5

$1,390

9

4 Robert Abbey plated steel Kinetic FLOOR LAMP in Antique Brass, Universal Lamp, greatlighting.com.

11 Ceramic Gourd TABLE LAMP with acrylic base and linen shade, Art Shoppe, theartshoppe.com.

12 Madeline Weinrib cotton Brooke Blockprint TOSS CUSHIONS in Black with down insert, 24", $695 each, Elte, elte.com.

$1,295 5 Petrified wood Jubilee SIDE TABLE with polished nickel legs, Elte, elte.com.

$695

8

$200

13 Madeline Weinrib silk-blend ikat Bara TOSS CUSHION in Black & Hazelnut with down insert, 18", Elte, elte.com.

6

6 Olefin Toulouse OTTOMAN, 16", Tonic Living, tonicliving.com.

$525

$3,495

7

14 Madeline Weinrib silk-blend ikat Daphne LUMBAR CUSHION in Black with down insert, Elte, elte.com.

7 Vintage Moroccan wool RUG, 6' x 9', Elte, elte.com.

HIGH & LOW Sisal AREA RUG, black CHAIRS, IKEA, ikea.ca; linen DRAPERY, pink TRAY, pink BOWL, CB2, cb2.ca; wooden BOWL, white and gold BOWLS, Elte, elte.com.

$2,415

2

LOW $

1

$80

6,966

$690

1 Rayon-blend flexible DRAPERY TRIM in Gold, $8 per metre, Mokuba, 416-504-5358.

9 Polyester-blend Söderhamn SOFA in Samsta Light Pink with stainless steel legs, IKEA, ikea.ca.

$33

3

2 York Wallcoverings Geo WALLPAPER in White/Black, $33 per double roll, Lowe’s, lowes.ca.

$250

4

10 Chrome and acrylic BAR CART with glass shelves, HomeSense, homesense.ca.

11

$90

$380

3 Bamboo Sinnerlig PENDANT LIGHT, IKEA, ikea.ca.

12

$180 4 Dainolite electroplated steel adjustable FLOOR LAMP in Vintage Bronze, Universal Lamp, greatlighting.com.

$99

11 Robert Abbey small ceramic Triple Gourd TABLE LAMP in Lily with steel base and Dupioni shade, Universal Lamp, greatlighting.com.

14

13

$598

10 5

9

5 Lacquered acacia Bora SIDE TABLE with powder-coated iron legs, Structube, structube.com.

$60

12 Embroidered linen Bisque TOSS CUSHIONS in Natural/Black with feather-blend insert, 20", $299 each, Art Shoppe, theartshoppe.com.

$54 13 Cotton Tropical Diamonds TOSS CUSHION COVER, 18", $40, featherblend TOSS CUSHION INSERT, 18", $14, Indigo, indigo.ca.

8

6 Polyester patterned Sitting Point OTTOMAN, 16", Walmart, walmart.ca.

6

$1,985 7 Moroccan wool BB81 RUG, 6' x 9', Elte, elte.com.

8 Faux shagreen McAdams COFFEE TABLE with stainless steel base, Elte, elte.com.

7

$52 14 Cotton Lulu Leopard LUMBAR CUSHION with microfibre insert, Tonic Living, tonicliving.com.

*Some colours may not cover in one coat; look for the one-coat colour icon for the most suitable colours. ^Zero VOCs before adding colourant.

Canadian Tire name, logos and trademarks are owned by Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. © 2017 Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. All rights reserved.

Featured colour: BC Tulips PR16F40. Get inspired at canadiantire.ca/premier

GIVE YOUR BRUSH SOMETHING TO BRAG ABOUT.

ONE-COAT COLOUR*

MADE IN CANADA

STAIN RESISTANT

OVER 1,000 COLOURS

ZERO VOCs^

GUARANTEED

Exclusively at

HIGH OR LOW

SOLID GEOMETRY Gone are the days of regulation rectangular wooden coffee tables that pair with a three-seater sofa and matching loveseat.

Today’s versions are available in more shapes and forms than a math teacher can summon (see what we did there?).

Beauti-Tone Lavender Pizzazz A40-7-1286-0, Home Hardware, homehardware.ca.

HIGH Behr Mischievous P400-1, The Home Depot, homedepot.ca.

1

$

1,499

Round marble Elke with painted aluminum base, Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

Premier Infinity Sugared Green PR16A32, Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca.

pastel perfection Like the rest of the design world, we’re swooning over Millennial Pink, the petally shade so prevalent this season – just take our highlighting blush-coloured sofas as proof. But part of the beauty of this set-up, with its pulled together modern boho vibe, is that using a statement piece in any soft hue, from mint to lavender, may change the colour conversation, but still result in a room with lots of impact.

2

$

1,280

Marble with electroplated steel base, Union Lighting and Furnishings, unionlf.com.

style on the side 3

The modern boho look is the ideal environment for thinking outside the box and using ad hoc items in place of more standard pieces. From lamp-

$

shades fashioned out of birdcages and baskets to toss cushion covers made from tribal rugs and dress fabric,

699US

Marble pedestal in White with metal base, West Elm, westelm.com.

the sky’s the limit. So, no side table? No problem. Here, we pressed a glam bar cart into service as an ersatz end table

4

We’ll drink to that!

Polished stainless steel BAR CART with mirror shelves, $1,799, Art Shoppe, theartshoppe.com.

34 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

799

$

with predictably swish results.

Marble slab with painted iron base, CB2, cb2.ca.

LOW

HIGH OR LOW

Tufted detailing and pretty piping give this classic square ottoman a sophisticated vibe.

the one that got away…

Once in a while we come across a piece for High or Low? that we love, but sadly can’t match. The sweet Miami ottoman is a case in point: With its perfect proportions and tasteful tailoring, this vintage-inspired classic works well with almost any aesthetic, and at $549, the price is more than just right.

Square polyester-blend Miami OTTOMAN in Taupe with nickel-plated steel legs, $549, Structube, structube.com.

graphic prints

al textures natur

warm metals

tic elements eclec

GREAT LENGTHS Modern boho demands a bit of glamorous styling to offset all the natural textures that are part of its signature. Here, we’ve added a stretch of gold-coloured ribbon down one edge of each plain drapery panel to offer a pop of glitz to this pastel-focused room.

how to make it modern boho Rayon-blend velvet double-faced DRAPERY TRIM in Gold, $21 per metre, Mokuba, 416-504-5358.

This trend, with its charming mix of styles, colours and patterns, is one of the most fun to experiment with. Seemingly improvised and loosely arranged, modern boho works to full effect when these common threads come together in harmony.

everlasting trends marble stone granite onyx ceramic quartz mosaic montreal quebec brossard toronto vaughan mississauga detroit new york ciot.com

DECORATING

There it was: the perfect bedroom.

TEXT BETHANY LYTTLE PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA GRIFFITH STYLING ANN MARIE FAVOT

IT TAKES A

Want a room with dimension and personality? Don’t decorate alone.

Natural light poured in through large windows, heritage millwork flattered its doorways and spacious dimensions allowed more furniture than just a dresser and a bed. So why in the world was it so difficult to decorate?

Baffled, the homeowner stood in the doorway and stared. After two years of decorating effort, the room still looked generic. “That’s when it occurred to me,” she says. “If I wanted a room with personality, I needed to make it about people – not objects.”

Enter a group of five cool design professionals. Long admired by the homeowner, each was invited to contribute his or her expertise – be it decorating, upholstery or artwork – to the room and had free rein to create something that would most enhance the space. The outcome was extraordinary, just as the trusting homeowner knew it would be.

Staci Edwards, the owner of design, upholstery and sewing shop Switch Studio in Mississauga, Ont., delivered a striking voluminous tufted headboard that earned centre stage in the room. Upholstery genius Jodie Merson of J&J Made in Toronto upcycled a faux-bamboo-framed bench that had a tattered woven seat using a sultry print that suggests world travel. Not to be outshone, Endeavour Neon’s

LEFT In a 1920s house, neon is delightfully unexpected, contrasting beautifully with the precise, tailored drapery beside it. A velvet-upholstered armchair sitting on a pale blue runner distinguishes this cozy reading nook from the serene sleeping area.

splurge

A custom bed frame allows you to select your preferred plushness and the most fitting fabric for your space.

Breezy linens offer instant serenity. Their soft mix of prints and hues – mostly greys and blues – echo the feather-like pattern of the wallpaper. Custom drapery and a tufted headboard make large-scale statements. The bench fabric picks up on the natural tones in the sisal rug, wood shelves and brass sconces.

save

Once destined for the trash, this bench was easily upcycled with a deep clean and a new cushion.

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 39

DECORATING

Andrew Hibbs of Surrey, B.C., hand-bent a cool wall sign that reads “Bisou” (“kiss”) in pretty loopy script. Part art, part light source, it gives off a subtle urban vibe. For Lindsay Woods of Q. Design Perfect Drapery and Shades in Mississauga, Ont., it was the room’s sharp angles that required attention. So she softened the space with tailored

drapery, embellishing the folds of the linens with a warm grey patterned trim.

To frame and flatter these unique furnishings, savvy designer Stacy Begg (a former Style at Home staffer) stepped in to bring it all together with a backdrop of gentle greys and blues that evokes morning mist.

splurge

When you find a piece of art you absolutely love, it’s always worth saving up to buy it.

save

A big-box-store desk looks totally elegant alongside painterly wallpaper and a mod stool.

LEFT, TOP The elegant tufted headboard beautifully plays off the fanciful print wallpaper, brass industrial-edge sconces and a sisal rug that calls beachside living to mind. The combination strikes a perfect juxtaposition of formal, whimsical, edgy and relaxed for a truly unique collected look.

LEFT, CENTRE & BOTTOM In the anteroom, a slim-profile desk, a minimal modern stool and a bulletin board fashioned from the frame of a broken mirror make for a chic workspace to check emails or write thank-you cards.

ABOVE Nestled between two custom bookcases, a plump

vintage settee entices readers and nappers alike. Graphic toss cushions with a circular print provide the perfect counterpoint to the large and linear water print overhead.

To keep the aesthetic light and airy, the shelves were kept spare with objects in tones of white, blue and tan.

BROOKE BURKE-CHARVET

MEET POISE® IMPRESSA® — A PAD-FREE LIGHT BLADDER LEAKAGE SOLUTION. No bulks. No bunches. In fact, no pad at all. Poise® Impressa® Bladder Supports help stop leaks before they happen. The Soft-Flex* core design comes in three sizes, giving you the perfect fit — and the comfort to live life to the fullest.

SAY HELLO TO IMPRESSA® AT POISE.COM ®

Registered Trademark and *Trademark of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide, Inc. © KCWW

DECORATING

From the subtle yet confident pattern play in the bedding and wallpapers to the luxe textures and open shelves that put personality on display, it’s almost impossible to imagine this room as generic. The contributors made their mark with collective cleverness and great taste, and the bedroom now echoes the spirit of its makers. You might even say the decor has become a visual conversation – each design element talking to the others, none saying the same thing but all always in harmony.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT On trend without being trendy, a brass light fixture casts a warm glow and matches the sconces flanking the bed; combining different picture frame finishes (gold, almond and featherwork) brings subtle variation to the streamlined gallery wall; in lieu of nightstands, minimalist floating shelves offer just enough space for bedtime necessities; a vase for fresh flowers, a succulent requiring minimal care and a shallow dish for everyday jewellery form a striking trio beside the bed; an open shelving unit is adorned with books and objets that reinforce the room’s palette; grey stripes, scallops and wovens mingle in the mix of bedding.

Blackened 2011 WALL PAINT, All White 2005 TRIM PAINT, Yukutori WALLPAPER (in desk area), Farrow & Ball; Cole & Son Mimosa WALLPAPER (behind bed), Thom Filicia Fabius LUMBAR CUSHION FABRIC (on settee), T30628 DRAPERY TRIM FABRIC, Kravet Canada; Ellis Herringbone BED FRAME UPHOLSTERY FABRIC, Laundered Linen DRAPERY FABRIC, Juniper Ogee Embroidery TOSS CUSHION FABRIC (on settee), Thibaut at Kravet Canada; custom BED FRAME, Switch Studio; DESK, DESK LAMP, CARAFE, IKEA; STOOL, Muuto; DRAPERY SEWING & DRAPERY RODS, Q. Design Perfect Drapery and Shades; custom BENCH UPHOLSTERY, J&J Made; LIGHT FIXTURE, Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.; SCONCES, Rejuvenation; NEON SIGN, Endeavour Neon; RUNNERS (in desk & sitting areas), Elte; BEDDING, Au Lit Fine Linens; TOSS & LUMBAR CUSHIONS (on bed and sidechair), PRINTS (above settee & on gallery wall), PICTURE LEDGES, Minted; VASE (on side table), THROW (on settee), H&M Home; brass and glass OBJET (on bedside shelf), elephant PRINT, Indigo; blue SPEAKER (on bedside shelf), Vifa.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

A gallery wall of artwork leaned on shallow shelves offers the opportunity for ever-changing views from the bed. The velvetupholstered chair cozies up to a timeless table that once belonged to the homeowner’s father.

5 SIMPLE STEPS to a gorgeous

Gallery Wall Mariam Naficy, founder of Minted (a favourite online marketplace of works by artists around the world), tells us how to arrange art in a magazine-worthy way.

1. TAKE YOUR TIME

2. VARY THE SIZES

3. MAKE IT PERSONAL

4. PICK YOUR PALETTE

5. MIX OLD AND NEW

“Rome wasn’t built in a day,” says Mariam Naficy, Minted’s founder. “And the same is true of a gallery wall.”

Collecting takes time, especially if you have an eye for expensive art. In the meantime, build on the works you already own by using inexpensive prints as fillers.

Variety lends interest, so be sure to include pieces large and small, tall and short. And don’t overlook orientation – a mix of horizontal and vertical options keeps the eye engaged, advises the expert.

In addition to displaying meaningful artwork – such as something picked up on holiday – incorporate family photographs in your gallery wall. But avoid the standard pose with everyone simply smiling at the camera and instead select pictures that are candid and artistic.

Have a colour scheme in mind. Choose a piece with a strong signature colour and then find others that feature the same hue in a more subtle way. It’s also important to balance the light and the dark, even if you’re drawn to one over the other.

For a collected look, pair modern and vintage pieces.

Mariam suggests even going a step further: “If you have a contemporary medium like a photograph, frame it with something vintage. And if you have a vintage medium like an oil painting, counter it with a more modern frame.”

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 43

DECORATING

01 1K

How a student budget and a penchant for white turned a blogger’s townhouse into a brilliant oasis.

save

With a little guidance, young kids can do art activities that produce displayworthy results.

TEXT BETHANY LITTLE PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA GRIFFITH STYLING STACY BEGG & MORGAN LINDSAY

44 | STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

The living room of Jordana Garbati’s Waterloo, Ont., home makes it clear how much she loves white. White artwork is mounted on white walls behind a soft-hued sofa flanked by leggy white side tables, all underscored by plush pale grey carpeting. The room glows. Wood details in the Mid-Century Modern sidechair (which was re-covered with inexpensive drapery), coffee table

(purchased at a garage sale) and fabulous ficus (only $30!) keep the space warm and homey.

Chantilly Lace OC-65 WALL PAINT (throughout), Benjamin Moore; SOFA, leaf TRAY, Elte; drum SIDE TABLE, TABLE LAMPS, HomeSense; ROMAN SHADE, Bed Bath & Beyond; polkadot TOSS CUSHION FABRIC, Minted; grey LUMBAR CUSHION FABRIC, Designer Fabrics; DRAPERY (used as chair fabric), IKEA.

STYLE AT HOME & CANVAS PRESENT

loves... VIBRANT OUTDOOR STYLE MAKE A COLOURFUL SPLASH THIS SUMMER WITH A CANVAS™ PATIO TOSS

Comfort, style and durability make this cushion the sunny season’s must-have accessory for your outdoor space.

CUSHION BY CANADIAN DESIGNER AVRIL LORETI. USING PUNCHY BRIGHT COLOURS AND STRIKING GEOMETRIC PATTERNS, THIS AND OTHER MODERN DESIGNER ACCESSORIES FROM CANADIAN TIRE™ WILL BRING SUNSHINE TO YOUR BACKYARD, EVEN ON CLOUDY DAYS.

Simply wipe this easy-clean toss cushion with a damp cloth to remove spills.

Avril Loreti for CANVAS Suncatcher polyfilled polyester toss cushion, 18", $24.99, Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca.

why WE LOVE IT

where IT WORKS

who IT’S FOR

Getting fresh summer style is as easy as including a hit of vibrant colour and a fun shape or two to your outdoor oasis. This toss cushion, designed by Canadian Avril Loreti, checks all the boxes. Its bold design, plump durable filling and incredible water-resistant fabric makes for the perfect pairing of casual outdoor fashion with practicality and function.

From balcony to backyard, trendy to traditional, this reversible toss cushion’s cheery demeanour plays well with any aesthetic. Its vivid pattern offsets worn wicker, black wrought iron and other neutral pieces, instantly updating existing outdoor furniture. Plus, it’s just as at home inside as out!

Both the young and the young at heart will revel in the happy-go-lucky style of this graphic toss cushion.

Whether your family is soaking up the rays by the pool, lounging with books in the shade or sharing an alfresco meal with friends, this cushion’s laid-back vibe will make it the sunny season’s perfect companion.

DECORATING

save

Get creative and give ho-hum chairs an artistic edge with some painterly inspiration.

BELOW When Jordana (pictured left) moved in, she gave her kitchen an instant update: Laminate countertops were replaced with marble ones, and the dark brown cabinetry was refaced for an easy uplift. Jordana created the backsplash herself with tiles she scored on Kijiji for just $10. “It was a fun challenge,” she says.

COUNTERTOPS, Natural Stone City; ROMAN SHADES, Bed Bath & Beyond; RUNNER, Elte.

ABOVE In the kitchen’s eat-in area, a simple white table is complemented by striking colourful dining chairs. They were painted as part of a group project Jordana did while studying at Queen’s University in Kingston, Ont. Each seat boasts a different design inspired by painter Joan Miró.

DINING TABLE, IKEA; ROMAN SHADES, Bed Bath & Beyond.

Jordana Garbati walks briskly, her bag filled with term papers, her head filled with ideas.

save

A Home Depot workshop gave Jordana the confidence to take on tiling not only her kitchen backsplash, but her bathroom floor, too!

46 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

She’s hurrying to Wilfrid Laurier University, where she has a class to teach, papers to mark and coursework to study.

All day long, her mind is at work, so it’s with a happy sigh that she drops her laptop, kicks off her shoes and steps into the wide open space of her 1,500-square-foot twobedroom townhouse in Waterloo, Ont. “I have a very busy mind, so I need a very calm home,” she says. And to her, nothing says calm like the colour white. (In fact, she loves white so much that she’s devoted her blog, White Cabana, to how to decorate with it.)

“I’ve had a thing for white since high school,” she says.

“I painted the walls of my bedroom white, and every apartment I had after that was white, too.” The look she

Canadian Tire name, logos and trademarks are owned by Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. © 2017 Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited. All rights reserved.

canadiantire.ca/canvas

DECORATING “Everyone tells me this is their favourite room in the house,” says Jordana. “But it gets very messy! I mark papers, write and read here.” The gallery wall, covering almost every square inch of available space, features a variety of ad hoc art, from framed wrapping paper and birthday cards to homemade paintings and vintage postcards to prints collected from

48 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

around the world. The desk, a former dining table, is a roadside find, and Jordana found the rug in her parents’ basement.

Modern chairs offset the traditional desk and offer a cleanlined counterpoint to the gallery wall and rug.

DESK CHAIR, Zuo Modern; FLOOR LAMP, TABLE LAMP, IKEA; magnifier OBJET, Elte.

NEW FORMULA

.

*vs. Palmolive® Essential Clean™ Original formula. ©2017 Colgate-Palmolive Company.

, WE LL

.

DECORATING

created was always crisp and eclectic, but that wasn’t the only reason she was drawn to white. It fit with her student budget, too. “I had no money for furniture, so I’d get things at thrift stores and garage sales and paint them,” she explains.

Jordana no longer rents a student apartment, but a lot of those white-painted items are still in her home. She splurges every now and then, but she still loves a bargain.

“I’ll wait a long time to get something I want at a good price,” she says. For example, it took nearly three years of searching to source a French provincial bed frame with a curved footboard that was within her budget. When she finally found one on an online auction, she pounced. “It wasn’t perfect – the caning was frayed and broken – so I had to do some repairs,” she says. “But I guess watching all those DIY shows paid off, because it looks great now!”

So do the living room armchairs bought from a thrift store, one of which she re-covered using big-box-store drapery. “The fabric was so sturdy and such a lovely warm shade of white,” she says, “and not to mention inexpensive – what did I have to lose?”

save

A Habitat for Humanity ReStore score, this vintage chandelier makes a glam statement.

ABOVE & RIGHT For Jordana, beautiful design is also functional. “I use everything in that hutch,” she says of the milk glass, vintage crystal and cake plates on display in the dining room, where Jordana usually hosts a dinner once a month. She uses everything on the mid-century-style sideboard, too, which showcases sculptural Alessi collectors’ items.

ROMAN SHADE, Bed Bath & Beyond; marble TRAY, Elte.

I USE EACH ROOM FOR ITS “ INTENDED PURPOSE and nothing more. ”

There’s more to a home than the house.

There’s more to a mortgage than the rate. %X\LQJ D KRPH LV OLNHO\ WKH ELJJHVW œQDQFLDO GHFLVLRQ \RXĮOO HYHU PDNH 2XU PRUWJDJH DGYLVRUV WDNH \RX EH\RQG MXVW WKH UDWH DQG VKRZ \RX PRUWJDJH VROXWLRQV FXVWRPL]HG WR \RXU QHHGV VR \RX FDQ HQMR\ \RXU KRPH NQRZLQJ \RX PDGH WKH ULJKW GHFLVLRQ 7DON WR D 6FRWLDEDQN DGYLVRU WRGD\ RU YLVLW ZZZ VFRWLDEDQN FRP KRPHRZQHUVKLS

® 5HJLVWHUHG WUDGHPDUNV RI 7KH %DQN RI 1RYD 6FRWLD $OO PRUWJDJH DSSOLFDWLRQV DUH VXEMHFW WR PHHWLQJ 6FRWLDEDQNĮV VWDQGDUG FUHGLW FULWHULD UHVLGHQWLDO PRUWJDJH VWDQGDUGV DQG SHUPLWWHG ORDQ DPRXQWV

DECORATING

save

Find deals on gorgeous antiques like this mirror at auctions.

For all its upcycled decor, the house has an airy uncluttered ambience. The rooms are open and spacious, the furnishings pared back. Asked how she keeps it so organized, Jordana explains: “I use each room for its intended purpose and nothing more. I do my marking and blogging in the office. I eat in the kitchen’s breakfast nook if I’m alone, or in the dining room if I have people over.” This way, she says, everything stays where it belongs.

Of course, in the living room she reclines and relaxes after long days. Jordana loves the welcoming plush sofa in front of the large window. “It was my first ‘real’ couch after a parade of hand-me-downs,” she says of the English roll-arm piece. Before splurging on it, she comparison shopped and saved up. Needless to say, the sofa has special meaning – as do any pieces that represent a shift in her lifestyle. “I confess I am very protective of it,” says Jordana. “No chocolate cake on the couch!”

LEFT Whispers of pink and gold echo the illustrious romance of the big bed. Here, a collection of accents includes a mirror bought at an auction, a tassel garland, a framed Dior print from a Paris flea market and artwork done by fellow blogger Erica Cook.

RIGHT “Oh my God, I love my princess bed!” exclaims Jordana. A student budget forced her to wait three years to find one she could afford, but she finally scored this French provincial beauty on an online auction. A minimalist lamp and understated nightstand let the bed take centre stage.

DUVET COVER, Crate and Barrel; TABLE LAMP, IKEA; THROW, Elte; TOSS CUSHION, HomeSense.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

52 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

THE MOST COST-EFFECTIVE WAY TO IMPROVE CURB APPEAL

SHUTTERS

GUTTERS & SOFFITS

GARAGE DOOR

BEFORE

ALUMINUM SIDING

BRICK STAIN

NOW

THE PERMANENT EXTERIOR PAINT SOLUTION THAT WILL REVAMP YOUR HOME

DECORATING

PRETTYpink IN

TEXT ANDREA KARR PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA GRIFFITH

save

With the addition of some zingy Plexiglas shelves, leftover cabinetry can be transformed into a striking display case.

The first order of business when Tiffany Pratt designs a room? Ensure the space is a testament to her client’s unique spirit and stage in life – especially when said client is herself.

UNDOCK

4HZJV *HUHKH 3PTP[LK

TOUCH 2 O ®

See Beautiful Design Do Beautiful Work

The new Trinsic® Pro kitchen faucet takes cooking prep and clean up to the next level. Add style and functionality with its convenient pull-out wand for additional flexibility, the easy to clean industrial style spring, and the option to add our popular Touch2O® Technology. Bon appétit!

Delta Faucet Canada

deltafaucet.ca

DECORATING

splurge

This painterly Manuel Canovas fabric may have cost a pretty penny, but a small bolt was enough to make a statement.

PREVIOUS PAGE Homeowner and designer Tiffany Pratt asked her contractor to use leftover cabinetry and neon Plexiglas to build a narrow shelving unit next to her stove. It’s a bright burst of colour with a modern touch, providing a pleasing contrast to the classic Shaker-style cabinetry.

ABOVE “If my kitchen could be an outfit, it would look like this,” says Tiffany of her layered Dries Van Noten dress, cozy grey sweater and tied pink belt.

LEFT & BELOW Where the designer could have added more cabinetry or shelving, she instead chose to make a decorative statement, pairing a painting with a few meaningful accessories, such as a trivet purchased on a trip to Japan and a small spoon (given to her by a fan) that says “This Can Be Beautiful,” which is the title of Tiffany’s book.

W

hen it came time to update her kitchen, designer and author Tiffany Pratt, who’s celebrated for her fearless use of cheerful colour, sought to strike a tone that would not only reflect her maturing personality, but also inspire the rejuvenation of the rest of her home.

Before the redesign, Tiffany’s 1,200-square-foot apartment – which is on the top floor of a 1920s house in Toronto’s Beaches neighbourhood – was filled with lots of youthful bright hues.

But when choosing the new shades for her kitchen, she settled on a self-described “muted pink” palette: white cabinetry with dusty pink walls, a soft blush ceiling and geometric black, white and grey flooring. “I’m never going to change my love of colour and quirkiness, and I’m certainly never going to stop layering styles and patterns,” she says. “But this kitchen is a more

56 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

OPEN NEW CULINARY DOORS Introducing the new KitchenAid ® Counter-Depth Refrigerator – the largest capacity in its class.* With flexible storage and innovative space-saving features, this is the refrigerator that always has more room. More room for every ingredient. More room for inspiration. And more room for every inspired culinary creation.

KitchenAid.ca *Among leading premium 3-door counter-depth French door brands. © 2017 KitchenAid. Used under license in Canada. All rights reserved.

®/TM

DECORATING

grown-up version of my old aesthetic. It’s less playful, and more interesting and artistic.”

Being a tenant, Tiffany was limited to the existing long and narrow floor plan. She didn’t want to compromise the house’s nearly century-old original architecture, anyway. “I feel like this home has such a beautiful soul,” she says. So she overhauled the space with a coat of paint, new flooring and a quartz backsplash and countertops. She also added ample cabinetry to two previously bare walls: Shaker-style lowers grace both, but glass-fronted uppers on one side provide an opportunity for dishware display, while forgoing uppers altogether on the other leaves room for a decorative vignette. In the end, the designer nearly tripled her kitchen storage yet preserved its quirky character.

“Oh my gosh, I have counter space! I have storage!” says Tiffany of the results, which are now not only functional but also aesthetically in tune with her vibrant and cheerful demeanour. “I have a happy spirit, and this kitchen is a true reflection of the way I feel inside.” And that’s how she knows it’s the perfect room to inspire the transformation of the rest of her home.

splurge

This pretty pink Smeg toaster – a designer Italian piece – is a small indulgence that reinforces the colour scheme.

COLOUR COMBOS

Pink, white and grey are perfect pigments for designer Tiffany Pratt, but if that palette is not your pick, here are other bold reccos from the countess of colour:

1

Carbon black, mustard yellow, candy pink and mint green

2

Multiple shades of green based on Pantone’s colour of the year, Greenery

3

Black and white with hits of red, yellow and blue (á la Piet Mondrian)

LEFT, TOP Glass-fronted cabinets should only house your most cherished objects – think vases, cookbooks, heirlooms and your favourite dishware. Tiffany recommends organizing according to scale. “I put small items at the bottom, medium in the middle shelves and large at the top,” she says.

LEFT, BOTTOM When it comes to metals, this rule-breaking designer prefers a mix for a more eclectic look. Here, she chose a champagne bronze faucet, which looks good with the antique brass lamp, dark bronze compote vase and chrome and crystal cabinetry hardware. Though knobs like this would normally go in a bathroom, Tiffany explains, she opted to do something more unexpected. “After all, this is a girly kitchen, and this is a light-reflective and prismatic detail.” (And you know what they say about diamonds being a girl’s best friend.)

DESIGN, Tiffany Pratt, tiffanypratt.com; INSTALLATION, Behr Duchess Dawn MQ1-4 WALL PAINT & Pink Chalk MQ3-3 TRIM PAINT, CABINETRY, COUNTERTOPS, BACKSPLASH, RANGE, DISHWASHER, FLOOR TILES, FAUCET, CABINETRY HARDWARE, The Home Depot; Manuel Canovas ROMAN SHADE FABRIC, Primavera; Smeg TOASTER, Amazon.ca; TEAPOT, CB2; Starting Point ARTWORK, Lindsay Agnew; pink TEA TOWEL, The Cross Decor & Design; FLORAL ARRANGEMENT, Blush and Bloom.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

58 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

NVUJLC DPN

DECORATING

BEFORE

Happy Campers

Designer Jordy Fagan’s sublime urban cabin offers a rustic escape in the heart of the city.

TEXT CHRISTY WRIGHT | PHOTOGRAPHY ANGUS FERGUSSON STYLING MORGAN LINDSAY

Large groups of friends laughing and telling stories well into the night is a common occurrence at Ben and Jordy Fagan’s Toronto home. And while there’s no campfire per se, the sofas and pouffe are arranged in a warm and cozy circle around the coffee table.

60 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

DESIGN, Cabin Co. Design, cabincodesign.com; Simply White OC-117 WALL PAINT (throughout), Benjamin Moore; custom SOFA, Cabin Co. Design; SIDE CHAIRS, Mobilia; DRAPERY, Tonic Living; RUG, Elte Market; CHANDELIER, West Elm; TABLE LAMP, THROW, Elte; striped TOSS CUSHION, Miyuki Studios; TOSS CUSHION COVERS (on sidechairs), Cloth & Main.

AS A GIRL, JORDY BEALE SPENT SUMMERS AT CAMP WALDEN near Bancroft, Ont. So did a boy named Ben Fagan. Little did they know they’d one day become permanent bunk mates. Now the happily married Fagans share an 1,800-square-foot bungalow in Toronto’s HumewoodCedarvale neighbourhood that pays tribute to the place where they first met.

Jordy calls the style “modern cabin,” and it epitomizes her down-to-earth design philosophy in every way. “A home should be cozy, durable and affordable,” she says. “When guests drop by, I want them to feel 100 percent at home.” A happy advocate of slow design, Jordy accessorizes over time, changing and upgrading things as the occasion and money permit. “Why rush?” she says. “Just have fun when decorating and take the pressure off. When you can, grab new curtains or buy a new rug.”

Like most philosophies, Jordy’s was born of personal experience: “Ben and I were just out of university when we bought this place, so we were totally house-poor.” For two years, the young couple lived with old college furniture, an unfinished basement, a troubled bathroom, a closed-off dining room and a dysfunctional kitchen that frustrated Ben, who’s a great cook.

Eventually, though, they managed to save enough money to make their dream changes. A wall between the dining room and kitchen was removed, resulting in a chef-worthy space for Ben, and the basement was transformed to include a spacious home office for Jordy. They also reconfigured

Peekaboo!

This bold striped wall presents as graphic art from this vantage point.

ABOVE A natural composition quietly pays homage to the outdoors: The wooden coffee table, antique crate and jute pouffe bring in natural elements; the rug and toss cushions introduce hits of graphite and stone hues; and the print above the sofa references misty mornings the homeowners have enjoyed in Algonquin Provincial Park.

PRINT, Minted; POUFFE, CB2; LETTERBOARD, Letter Board Company.

LEFT It’s hard to ignore a lion dressed in Renaissance garb. Clever and compelling, the portrait hovers over a sleek console table. The fringed lambswool stool, which echoes the lion’s ruff, can be pulled out for extra living room seating.

CONSOLE, Structube; STOOL, Elte; PRINT, Elte Market; TABLE LAMP, West Elm.

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 61

DECORATING

BEFORE

BEFORE

ABOVE, LEFT Ben is an outstanding cook, so he needed a place to let his skills shine. Removing a wall and replacing the unstylish tile countertops was a crucial first step in polishing the space, while the peninsula, open shelving and custom cabinetry provide ample storage.

CABINETRY, K-Wood Kitchens; COUNTERTOPS, Caesarstone Canada; RANGE, DISHWASHER, KitchenAid; RUNNER, Elte; ROMAN SHADE,

ABOVE Sure, meals unfold at this long woodsy table, but there are no mess-hall food fights here! Featuring mod chairs and illuminated by an oversized forest green pendant light, the look is one part rustic, two parts polished – which, along with the black, white and wood palette, is Jordy’s signature style.

Furnishings; CABINETRY HARDWARE, Upper

Custom DINING TABLE & SEAT CUSHIONS, Cabin Co. Design; DRAPERY, Interiors by Gila; STOOLS (customized), IKEA; PENDANT LIGHT,

Canada Specialty Hardware.

Rejuvenation; FAUCET, Delta Faucet.

Interiors by Gila; SCONCES, Union Lighting and

Everything you love about inside, outside.

Introducing the Caribe 2-Piece Outdoor Sectional.

DECORATING the bathroom, flipping the position of the toilet and tub, which made it possible to move around easily without being hip-checked.

The great thing about this urban cabin is that it doesn’t scream “woodsy” – it whispers it. A wall mural depicts fog and forests, an allusion to the couple’s years of canoe trips and hikes in Algonquin Provincial Park. The textures include raw wood surfaces and woven baskets. And the colours are quiet – whites, blacks, light oak and naturals, along with green, a hue Jordy considers a neutral. The look couldn’t be more fitting for a couple who loves to feel cozy and at one with nature, and have an affinity for the camp that’s still a big part of their lives.

Though the couple has made big changes, Jordy notes that no house is ever done – and hers is no exception. She’s forever tweaking the details. Fortunately, her slow design attitude is a perfect match for Ben’s easygoing personality.

“It’s an ongoing joke in our house that Ben is constantly coming home to something new or different,” says Jordy.

“But weeks or even months can pass before he notices!”

A built-in L -shaped desk offers ample workspace.

Repositioning the bathroom fixtures lends roominess in lieu of extra square footage.

BEFORE

ABOVE In Jordy’s basement office, a mural depicts a veiled cabin engulfed by alpine fog. The oversized desk and huge bulletin board are a great fit for function-loving Jordy, who likes to spread out when she works.

MURAL, Anewall; custom DESK, Cabin Co. Design; CHAIR, TABLE LAMP, Wayfair.ca; RUG, Elte.

LEFT & FAR LEFT The couple saved up for two years before transforming the cramped and awkward bathroom. Graphic black and white turn it into an instant classic, while brass fixtures keep it on trend. Storage is at a premium, so the tiled cubicles come in handy.

What’s more, they double as star-studded art.

SINK, Roman Bath Centre; FAUCET, Delta Faucet; star TILES, Saltillo Imports; FLOOR TILES, Marble Granite Depot; SCONCE, Wayfair.ca; BATH MAT, Ginger’s.

64 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

Island

To the explorers, the adventurers and the relaxers. To those who believe sand between toes is the sure sign of a great day. This is your island. A breathtaking destination filled with endless beaches, the warmest of water and stunning views around every bend. Grab your shovel and your sense of adventure. Come find Prince Edward Island.

One amazing Island. Endless possibilities. Book your Prince Edward Island vacation today at ExplorePEI.com

Let us take you there with the most flights to Charlottetown. Book now at aircanada.com/PEI or contact your travel agent.

©2017 P&G

Selena Gomez

DECORATING

A graphic feature wall is a simple way to make a huge impact.

BEFORE

ABOVE & LEFT “If you open our closets, you’ll find the same palette of black, white, grey, cream, green and denim that are on display throughout the house – plus a scary amount of plaid,” says Jordy with a laugh. Here, graphic wallpaper topped with a feathered juju hat, a plush berber rug and woolly toss cushions on a linen-upholstered bed are outfitted in colours that match the homeowners’ wardrobes.

WALLPAPER, York Wallcoverings; custom BED FRAME, Cabin Co. Design; NIGHTSTANDS, IKEA; DRAPERY, Tonic Living; RUG, RugsUSA.com; PRINTS (on nightstand), Minted; LIGHT FIXTURE, Union Lighting and Furnishings; TABLE LAMPS, Elte; grey TOSS CUSHIONS, One Affirmation; JUJU HAT, Juju Boutik.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 67

DECORATING

tall ORDE

68 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

THIS CALGARY COUPLE had three main requests when they asked designer Alykhan Velji to decorate the living room in their new home: Make it family-friendly, make it warm and inviting, and make it perfect for entertaining. But a wall of stunning 19-foot-high windows presented one major challenge. Though they filled the room with light, they also made it feel vast and empty – the exact opposite of the warm and intimate ambience the owners were looking for.

Window coverings went a long way toward fixing the problem. “A lot of people think drapery has to extend all the way to the ceiling – especially if they have windows that stretch two storeys tall – but that’s not the case,” says Alykhan. “We ended the drapes at the first storey to help delineate the space and prevent it from feeling so vast.”

To create a collection that looks as though it has been curated over time, instead of thrown together in a few weeks, Calgary designer Alykhan Velji suggests choosing pieces with different design styles.

Rather than using only modern furniture, which

is what the couple had originally requested, he bounced between traditional (the millwork and ottoman) to suit the style of the home, modern (the angular chairs with chrome frames) to appease the clients and rustic (a wooden side table) to add interest.

Artful design touches turn this highceilinged living room into a cozy entertaining space with nothing to detract from its expansive view.

TEXT ANDREA KARR | PHOTOGRAPHY JOEL KLASSEN

DECORATING

If you have a beautiful view and privacy isn’t an issue (as was the case in this home, which backs onto a ravine) save money by skipping working drapery in favour of simple fabric panels. Alykhan used white linen that was approximately 36 inches wide to soften the hard lines of the window. When asked what he considers the most important splurge in any living room, Alykhan answers easily: “A custom sofa.” In this space, it ensured a perfect fit – it’s not too short for the long wall and low-profile enough not to take away from the view – as well as comfort and quality.

By contrast, notes Alykhan, the feature wallpaper above the wainscotting extends all the way to the ceiling to ensure continuity – the designer didn’t want the vertical space to feel totally broken up, and the different height lines keep the eye engaged.

To maintain focus on the gorgeous view, Alykhan adopted a muted palette of whites, greys and blues, and brightened the black fireplace with a gleaming marble surround to reflect light. He also chose only furniture with a low profile to maintain open sightlines.

BEFORE

LEFT A new marble fireplace surround allows the feature to complement the gallery wall rather than draw attention away from it.

Mrs. Meyer’s Clean Day ® believes in a better way to get a good clean. Chock full of plant-derived ingredients and ESSENTIAL OILS, our household cleaning products are POWERFUL against dirt and grime .

Our garden-fresh scents uplift your mood while adding a little spring to your step. We all have to clean - let’s make the very best of it .

Now available in Canada Learn more at MRSMEYERS.CA

DECORATING Mixing texture and prints was initially out of the wife’s comfort zone, but Alykhan coaxed her toward graphic wallpaper in a quiet colourway, a casual leaned gallery wall and a patterned rug, throws and toss cushions – easy pieces to remove should the homeowners desire – to create a sense of inviting warmth. To increase the cozy factor even more, he chose varied textures, such as velvet, linen and leather, to create a subtle yet dynamic tension.

Seating was another top priority since this couple frequently hosts their large extended family, so Alykhan incorporated plenty of it: A sectional, two stools, two sidechairs and a plush coffee table-ottoman that also serves as a place to sit allows at least nine people to chat here without feeling crowded.

It’s a fine balance – the perfect place to entertain, where expansive windows don’t detract from the sense of welcome, and the subtle yet compelling design doesn’t draw attention away from the stunning ravine view. It’s exactly what these homeowners wanted.

LEFT Modern sidechairs keep sightlines open and contribute to the living room’s airy look.

BELOW All of the pieces on the picture ledge were purchased on a budget from a big-box store, so the couple can expand their collection with original works over time without a huge initial investment. “It’s a gallery wall that can change as the family travels and collects new artwork,” says Alykhan.

DESIGN, Alykhan Velji Designs, alyveljidesigns.com; CONTRACTING, MILLWORK, Constructing Spaces; WALLPAPER, Crown Wallpaper & Fabrics; custom SECTIONAL, custom OTTOMAN, CF Interiors; SIDECHAIRS, CB2; SIDE TABLES, TABLE LAMPS, TRAY (on ottoman), PRINTS, lidded BASKET, THROWS, HomeSense; STOOLS, Bouclair; FIREPLACE SURROUND, Laporte Surfaces; DRAPERY FABRIC, TOSS & LUMBAR CUSHION FABRIC, Tonic Living; DRAPERY, TOSS CUSHION & LUMBAR CUSHION SEWING, Alykhan Velji Designs; RUG, Jaipur Living.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

72 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

PRESENTING SPONSOR

HOST THE PERFECT SUMMER PARTY WITH IDEAS FROM STYLE AT HOME AND CANADIAN LIVING! Style at Home’s design editors Ann Marie Favot and Morgan Lindsay share their outdoor entertaining tips and Canadian Living food editor Paul Lillakas hosts a hands-on cooking class featuring delicious summer recipes.

TICKETS ARE ONLY $65

ALL GUESTS RECEIVE A GIFT BAG

To purchase tickets, visit

VALUED AT

$120

styleathome.com/vip MUST BE LEGAL DRINKING AGE

TWO S ESS ION S AVA IL A BL E AFTERNOON & EV ENING

Thursday, May 18, 2017

12 to 2:30pm OR 6 to 8:30pm

Luxe Appliance Studio 334 King St. E., Toronto

Food images are representative. Exact menu to be determined.

Editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin curated her favourite hues in the Beauti-Tone Paint Style at Home Country Colour Collection 2.

OLDENBURG FD083-0 Erin loves how this blue-grey paint acts as a sophisticated neutral backdrop for any setting, from modern to traditional.

tip:

Make an inexpensive piece of furniture appear custom by painting it the same shade as your wall. This coffee table was given an extra decorator’s touch with the addition of a complementary colour: Hudson FD099-0.

Available exclusively at Home Hardware and Building Centre locations.

Actual paint colour may not be as shown. beauti-tone.ca

PHOTOGRAPHY, JANIS NICOLAY

JUNE 2017

SWEET SURRENDER Simple serene decorating to complement warm lazy days is in the cards this month. We’re welcoming all that summer has to offer with open arms and letting the season’s natural beauty speak for itself.

COUNTRY MODERN TEXT CHRISTY WRIGHT PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA GRIFFITH STYLING MORGAN LINDSAY

future

perfect Designer Jordy Fagan reimagines a cramped fixerupper as an airy open space fit for a family...eventually.

“I THOUGHT I COULD HANDLE THE MAKEOVER ON MY OWN.” Famous last words when spoken by homeowners with little or no reno experience, not to mention full-time jobs. Wanting a forever home where they could raise a family, this young couple sold their condo and purchased a 3,000-square-foot four-bedroom house – a 1920s fixer-upper that needed a serious overhaul – in Toronto’s Humewood neighbourhood.

“I planned to consult with a designer but oversee it all myself and then call in a professional to help with just the

76 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

finishing touches,” says one of the homeowners. But that professional – designer Jordy Fagan of Cabin Co. Design – got the call sooner than planned. “The owners quickly realized how much is involved in renovating and furnishing an entire home,” says Jordy, “and that’s when I stepped in.”

Before she could deliver the cozy and youthful – but not too trendy – aesthetic the couple sought, however, the whole house required a reboot. It hadn’t been renovated since the ’70s and harboured the usual suspects: closed-off rooms, cheap fixtures and odd paint colours.

OPPOSITE “A closet used to extend above the staircase, closing it in,” says designer Jordy Fagan of the entryway in this Toronto home. “I removed it to open up the space and showcase the original millwork.”

DESIGN, Cabin Co. Design, cabincodesign. com; CONTRACTING, RKS Building Group; Chantilly Lace OC-65 WALL PAINT (throughout), Chelsea Gray HC-168 RAILING PAINT, Benjamin Moore; BENCH HARDWARE, Ginger’s; plaid TOSS CUSHION, CB2; custom white TOSS CUSHION, Cabin Co. Design; SEAT CUSHION FABRIC, Threadcount Textile & Design.

save

Basic budgetfriendly chairs were embellished with durable seat cushions for a customized look.

Jody delineated the dining area of this open-concept Toronto home with elegant drapery and a striking light fixture. The humble wooden table and white chairs balance the formal features, while seat cushions covered in washable cotton fabric keep things spill-friendly.

DINING TABLE, DINING CHAIRS (customized), Crate and Barrel; SEAT CUSHION FABRIC, Tonic Living; DRAPERY, Interiors by Gila; engineered hardwood FLOORING (throughout), Riviera Flooring; LIGHT FIXTURE, Union Lighting and Furnishings.

ABOVE, LEFT Jordy fashioned this corner of the kitchen into a mini workspace. “It’s a sunny spot to work or pay bills,” she says. “Plus, it’s counter height, so it doubles as a handy buffet surface when the couple entertains.” BELOW, LEFT “I wouldn’t have thought of things like installing soft-touch drawers or placing the microwave below the counter to keep the work surfaces clutter-free,” says one of the homeowners. “But Jordy knew the importance of kitchen functionality. Entertaining here is almost intuitive.” RUNNER, eFloor Specialty Flooring; grey VASE, Crate and Barrel. OPPOSITE Jordy turned the young couple’s kitchen wish list into reality. “It has the usual covetables: a big island, hardwood floors, a table for entertaining and ample storage solutions, such as ceiling-height cabinetry,” she says. The mostly white space gets its impact from the brass accents and contrasting hits of grey. Chelsea Gray HC-168 ISLAND BASE PAINT, Benjamin Moore; BACKSPLASH TILES, Ceragres; STOOLS, Wayfair.ca; ROMAN SHADES, Interiors by Gila; PENDANT LIGHTS, Rejuvenation; FAUCET, Roman Bath Centre; CABINETRY HARDWARE, Ginger’s.

BEFORE

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 79

BEFORE

THIS PAGE & OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT At first glance, it’s hard to tell the built-ins flanking the fireplace aren’t the same depth, but an HVAC unit running between the fireplace and the window prevented symmetry here. Savvy Jordy (pictured

80 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

opposite) had a solution: She used the same cabinetry bases, making one more shallow than the other to accommodate the HVAC, and spaced the floating shelves equally apart to achieve a deceptively balanced look.

Custom SOFA, COFFEE TABLE, TOSS CUSHIONS, Cabin Co. Design; SIDECHAIR, Elte Market; SIDE TABLE, FLOOR LAMP, Elte; custom RUG, Dominion Rug & Home; CABINETRY HARDWARE, Ginger’s.

“THIS HOME JUST WASN’T CONDUCIVE TO HOW YOUNG FAMILIES LIVE TODAY. I wanted an open concept plan that still felt warm and cozy.”

Yet it was not without its charms. “It had great bones, original stained glass windows and an amazing staircase,” says Jordy. “But I knew the couple planned to have kids one day, and with all its small rooms, this home just wasn’t conducive to how young families live today. I wanted an open concept plan that still felt warm and cozy.”

To achieve that openness, Jordy had the first floor gutted and knocked down almost all the walls to create one great room with a living room, dining room and kitchen.

A palette of deep warm greys and blues in a white envelope unifies the plan, while traditional details like Shaker-style cabinetry, open shelving, and plush and tufted furnishings keep it homey. Muted patterns and textures – in such pieces as the dining chair seat cushions, kitchen stools and porcelain backsplash – add interest, and geometric light fixtures and brass accents infuse a youthfulness befitting the young couple.

save

Though the homeowners desired brass fixtures throughout the whole house, they opted for less expensive chrome in this private ensuite.

ABOVE, LEFT & BELOW, RIGHT “The ensuite’s marble look is really porcelain,” says Jordy. “It’s budget-friendly and a lot easier to clean and maintain.” Budgeting also determined the faucets they chose. “While brass was on the owners’ wish list, we kept that to the main floor and opted for chrome in this private space, as it is far less expensive.” VANITY COUNTERTOP, Caesarstone Canada; STOOL, SCONCES, RH Restoration Hardware; VANITY HARDWARE, Ginger’s; TOOTHBRUSH HOLDER, Crate and Barrel. ABOVE, RIGHT & OPPOSITE To enliven the neutral master bedroom, Jordy added crisp blue accents and layers of texture with a woven rug, a juju hat and raw linens. Combined with the upholstered custom bed frame and plush toss cushions, these elements make for a cozy space. NIGHTSTAND, Structube; BEDDING, RH Restoration Hardware; white COVERLET, TABLE LAMP, IKEA; RUG, RugsUSA.com; DRUM LIGHT, Crate and Barrel; custom TOSS & LUMBAR CUSHIONS (on bed), Cabin Co. Design; JUJU HAT, Snob.

save

Giving off a luxurious marble vibe, porcelain serves as an affordable stand-in.

That aesthetic continues upstairs, where the owners were happy to lose one of their four bedrooms to create a master suite.

The one caveat? They would have to remove a fireplace to accommodate the new floor plan – something most homeowners are reluctant to do. But these ones were game. After all, they got to keep the original stained glass windows that flanked it, and a custom king headboard fit perfectly in-between.

The other two bedrooms? Well, those stayed intact for future family members.

For now, these homeowners are happy hosting friends or enjoying some one-onone time. But one day, the chitter-chatter of their wicked dinner parties may give way to the pitter-patter of little feet.

And when that day comes, they can rest assured that at least their home is ready.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

BEFORE

BEFORE

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 83

MID-CENTURY CONTEMPORARY

In the heat of summer, we look back at how a snowstorm led a couple to their dream home.

EYE

of the

storm

TEXT LAURA MUIR | PHOTOGRAPHY ASHLEY ERB

While many people think blizzards are absolutely apocalyptic, Fredericton homeowners Jenna and Steve Holland see them as a positive omen. Jenna, a kindergarten teacher with an eye for interior design, and Steve, a contractor who runs Holland Home Renovations, have purchased, updated and flipped several houses – “and we always seem to buy homes on stormy days,” says Steve. This one, which they ended up keeping for themselves, was no exception.

The couple weren’t necessarily looking to move when they stumbled across the 2,100-square-foot four-bedroom abode two years ago. “We were newlyweds sharing a three-unit house – living upstairs while renting out the two basement apartments – when one day we got a call from a real estate agent friend about a place that had just come on the market,” says Jenna. (Yes, it was snowing outside.)

Feeling bored and hemmed in by the weather, they went to check out the house as a potential flipping project.

84 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

In this mid-century-style Fredericton home, three walls came down to open up the entryway, dining, living and kitchen areas on the main floor. The latter’s new white colour scheme, with contrasting hits of black, grey and brown (via the wood tones), enhances the brightness of the space.

DESIGN, Reimagine Designs, reimaginedesigns.ca, Holland Home Renovations, facebook.com/

hollandhomerenos; CONTRACTING, Holland Home Renovations; Snowfall White 2144-70 WALL PAINT (throughout), Benjamin Moore; CABINETRY, ISLAND, RANGE HOOD, PENDANT LIGHTS, CABINETRY HARDWARE, IKEA; COUNTERTOPS, Caesarstone Canada; RANGE, REFRIGERATOR, Sears; FAUCET, The Home Depot; FLOATING SHELVES, The Home Depot; hardwood FLOORING, Eaglewood Specialty Products; FLOOR STAIN, Kent; RUNNER, HomeSense; SCONCE (customized), Attica Furnishings.

BEFORE

But when they saw the property, they were enthralled by the house’s Mid-Century Modern vibe. Intriguing architectural features included vaulted ceilings with exposed beams, two wood-burning fireplaces, hardwood floors and large windows. “It had good structural lines and great potential,” says Steve.

It was an exceptional find in this city, which boasts a pedigree of turn-of-the-century Victorian and Craftsmanstyle homes. “There’s not much like this in Fredericton,” says Steve. “You don’t see a whole lot of mid-centurystyle architecture here.”

The lot was also a big draw. Located in a familyoriented neighbourhood, the yard backs onto a farm, offering a bucolic setting that’s conveniently close to the downtown core. Recognizing they could make the house great but that it required too much work for a flip, the couple decided, on the spot, to keep it for themselves. They put in an offer and purchased the house within a few days.

The pair later discovered the house had an intriguing history: Built in 1965, it was a West Coast design that had been adapted for the East. “The original owner, who was an engineer, was going to have it built out West,” says Jenna. “But then he got a job at the university here and decided to stay, so he had to modify the drawings to suit our colder winters.”

“There’s not much like this in Fredericton. YOU

DON’T SEE A WHOLE LOT OF mid-century-style architecture here.”

86 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

The white-painted brick fireplace, with its original granite hearth, references midcentury style, and the built-in wood storage is both practical and decorative. To complete the look, homeowners Jenna and Steve Holland covered up a window and built a wood-slat wall to mount the TV on. “[Designer] Mallory [Lennon] was quite adamant that we didn’t hang the TV

above the fireplace,” says Steve, “and this [new wall] allowed us to position it without making it a focal point.”

SECTIONAL, COFFEE TABLE, SIDE TABLE, Tuck Studio; RUG, IKEA; PLANTER, THROW, blue and white TOSS CUSHIONS (except speckled cushion), HomeSense; sheepskin THROW, black and white TOSS CUSHION, IKEA; blue speckled TOSS CUSHION, Scandimodern; CANDELABRA, Attica Furnishings.

BEFORE

BEFORE

LEFT, BOTTOM The house’s exterior was transformed with a rich slate-grey paint colour, new black-framed windows and cedar accents.

“We nicknamed the house Project Blueberry because everything had been painted in two shades of blue – including the shutters. It didn’t do the house justice,” says Jenna. “Now it has a more up-to-date feel.”

Gray Shower 2125-30 EXTERIOR PAINT, Benjamin Moore.

RIGHT In the entryway, orangey stained wood wainscotting was ripped out and replaced with floor-to-ceiling pine tongueand-groove panelling. The space was accented with a mid-century-style pendant light for a modern-country Scandinavian feel.

RUNNER, HomeSense; PANELLING, Ridge Cedar; PENDANT LIGHT, Scandimodern; CLOSET DOORS, The Home Depot.

OPPOSITE Jenna and Steve continued the house’s cleanlined unfussy aesthetic in the main-floor bathroom, where a high-gloss white floating vanity with a vessel sink and wallmounted faucet look sleek and understated. Grey-toned elements like the industriallook sconce and quartz countertop offer contrast to the clean white and tie in with the palette used throughout the main living space.

VANITY, MIRROR, SCONCE, IKEA; VANITY COUNTERTOP, Caesarstone Canada; HAND TOWEL, HomeSense.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

88 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

Their respect for the history of the house never waned throughout the renovation, which began on the main floor as soon as they took possession. Collaborating with interior designer Mallory Lennon of Reimagine Designs, the couple created a modern open-concept space while retaining and updating key original elements to preserve the mid-century personality they love. The brick fireplace, for instance, was a head-scratcher. They discussed resurfacing the whole thing, but to save money and preserve the history, the couple ended up painting it white and flanking it with firewood storage and an intriguing woodslat wall for the TV. In fact, wood is incorporated throughout the predominantly white envelope to keep the space from feeling too stark and to complement the Douglas fir beams. The kitchen’s high-gloss white cabinetry was paired with an island made of grey faux walnut, the entryway was panelled with pine, and the white oak floors were stained a rich dark walnut to add contrast and a grounding warmth.

For these consummate renovators, the house has served as a labour of love and a place they can settle into.

“We see ourselves growing as a family here,” says Jenna.

“Until, of course, the next snowy day!” We can’t wait to see what beauty the next storm brings.

COZY ROMANTIC

Home away y home FROM

Nacho Cilantro the boxer feels just as comfortable on the sofa as his human, designer Jillian Harris.

90 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

Every week, TV personality Jillian Harris commutes from Kelowna, B.C., to Vancouver with her baby, Leo, and spends her days in this sweet getaway.

Pretty as a picture, this dresser takes pride of place in the living room. Yet its real purpose is to provide ample storage and keep baby-changing supplies within reach. “I don’t like clutter. I’m one of those ‘a place for everything and everything in its place’ people,” says homeowner Jillian Harris, who also tucks toys in stylish baskets on the floor.

Oversized art and simple accessories keep the room looking fresh and airy – not babycentric.

DESIGN, Ally Spino, 604-992-1109; DRESSER, belly BASKET, Wayfair.ca; DRAPERY, IKEA; PRINT, HomeSense.

TEXT BETHANY LYTTLE PHOTOGRAPHY JANIS NICOLAY

Having an open layout in which the kitchen faces the living room is handy, but it lacks space for a dining table. So when Jillian spied this butcher block at an antiques shop, she bought it right away. It serves as the perfect island where she can eat a quick meal and go on with her busy weekday mornings.

STOOLS, Wayfair.ca.

The kid-friendly living room has washable canvas drapes and a white slipcovered sofa – any spills can be easily cleaned. The large leaned mirror is a signature Jillian design move, and it visually expands the small space.

SOFA, COFFEE TABLE, TABLE LAMP, pink THROW, pink and blue TOSS CUSHION, blue cross printed TOSS CUSHION, sequin LUMBAR CUSHION, Wayfair.ca; MIRROR, IKEA; FLOOR LAMP, HomeSense; PRINT, Minted; leopard-print TOSS CUSHION, Arianna Belle.

Anyone who travels nearly 800 kilometres every week deserves a comfy crash pad. And for TV personality Jillian Harris, former Bachelorette and current host of

HGTV Canada’s Love It or List It Vancouver, comfort means saying “no” to hotels and apartment buildings.

When she makes the weekly commute from her Kelowna, B.C., home to film in Vancouver, she wants somewhere that feels like a second home. “After a long trip, all I want is solitude and my own front door,” she explains. Three years ago, she found that front door in a lovely laneway in the city’s South Granville neighbourhood. It opened into a tiny yet perfect 1,000-square-foot two-storey gem. Not only was it in great condition, requiring nary a paint job, but it also had two bedrooms – one to share with fiancé Justin Pasutto when he comes along, and one for her truly enormous television wardrobe.

Then came Baby Leo (now 10 months old), and things had to be rethought. “So much for the wardrobe room! I dumped my clothes, shoes and handbags in the garage,” says Jillian. “If that isn’t love, what is?!”

But that was just the beginning. “All of a sudden, every single thing in the house looked utterly useless or alarmingly dangerous,” she says. So, together with a designer on the show, Ally Spino, she devised a new plan: Out went the living room end tables (no storage), the demilune table (way too tipsy) and the glass coffee table (“smashable, with sharp corners – are we kidding?”). The time had STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 93

“Even at the best of times, [ decorating is ] about TRYING NEW THINGS, MAKING MISTAKES AND THEN TRYING AGAIN.”

come for end tables with drawers to store items that shouldn’t be lying around, a dresser that could be jam-packed with diapers and toys, and a plush storage-savvy ottoman. “Which Leo sucks on most of the time,” says Jillian with a laugh. “But I guess that’s the lesser of two evils!”

Another thing that changed was the home’s palette. “I’m known for using very little colour, but somehow having a baby made me want to try it here,” says the designer, who used hits of pink throughout the house. “Justin said he didn’t want pink,” she says. “So I call it ‘magenta.’”

Big splashes of pigment also appear in Leo’s nursery, a sunny yellow and white room with broad-striped drapes. “I wanted it to be cheerful, but not too juvenile,” she explains. “So I used lots of white and then added the sunshine tones.”

Looking back, Jillian says she’s still amazed it all came together. “Pregnancy and designing a home did not mix well for me,” she says.

“I was so stressed out! The baby became this deadline in my head. Every day, my brain was saying, ‘The baby! The baby!’ And the more I rushed, the less things seemed to work out. I hated the drapery I initially ordered. Shipments were late. And I was constantly buying things and returning them. In the end, it took me nearly a year to get things right, and I was working on it even after Leo arrived.”

But even under normal circumstances, designing on a deadline isn’t how Jillian works. “Honestly, I don’t think the pressure of a time limit is ever good for a decorating project,” she says, quashing the idea that a room can be whipped up and made perfect in a short period.

94 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

OPPOSITE Upstairs, Jillian created a serene getaway, something she needs given her crazy schedule and weekly long-distance commute.

Jillian calls her master bedroom “a pretty place to crawl into bed,” but she laughs about all the toss cushions. “Every day I admire them, and every night I get annoyed that they’re in my way.”

SIDECHAIR, HomeSense; BEDDING, spotted TOSS CUSHION, Wayfair.ca; PRINT, Minted; pink TOSS CUSHIONS, IKEA.

LEFT, TOP “I don’t believe that owning more stuff is the way to a beautiful home,” says Jillian, who curates her belongings at least three times a year. In her master bedroom, the basics – a countrystyle rattan headboard, sculptural table lamps and a few simple accessories – keep the room fresh

and sparse yet interesting thanks to the mix of styles.

BED FRAME, Wayfair.ca; NIGHTSTAND, IKEA; TABLE LAMP, The Cross Decor & Design.

LEFT, CENTRE During the week, her fiancé, Justin Pasutto, and their home in Kelowna, B.C., can feel far away. So a sunny upstairs room where mommy and baby can cuddle is just the ticket. The plush bedding is super inviting, and the white, grey and powder pink palette is soft and soothing.

BELOW A sloped ceiling can often result in wasted space.

Here, though, it serves as a display area that doubles as a vanity and workstation – as well as a place for Jillian to store the toss cushions when she’s sleeping.

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 95

So what’s her advice to anyone who wants to make over a space? Never try to redecorate a room full of stuff. “Take your furniture out to the garage, and spread all your accessories on tables out there, where you can see them,” she says. “Then, walk back inside and decide on the wall colour. After you’ve painted, bring in one piece of furniture at a time. Then, layer in toss cushions and drapery. But don’t rush. One day, you’ll walk into the room and spontaneously let out a big sigh. That’s how you’ll know you’re done.” At least until another life-changing event happens.

96 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

OPPOSITE & ABOVE Jillian’s former walkin closet is now a nursery for baby Leo (pictured left) that glows with sunny yellow stripes. The jungle-themed room is like a toy zoo with its whimsical tiger head, oversized giraffe, stuffed panda and other toy animals and prints. Accessories like the faux sheepskin throw and crocheted rug make it cozy while the modern and interesting crib and pendant light add designer interest.

Heart-patterned WALLPAPER, CHANGE TABLE, SIDE TABLE, ARMCHAIR, DRAPERY, RUG, PENDANT LIGHT, TOSS CUSHION (on armchair), THROW (on armchair), Wayfair.ca; CRIB, Stokke; BOOKCASE, faux sheepskin THROW, IKEA; lion PRINT, Minted; giraffe PRINT, Gray Malin; TABLE LAMP, LAUNDRY BASKET, The Cross Decor & Design; “You Are My Sunshine” WALL HANGING, Annie Patchwork; stuffed GIRAFFE, Melissa & Doug; TIGER HEAD, Anthropologie.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

FOOD

YOU CAN WIN FRIENDS WITH

A

salad

It’s the time of year when we start to crave veggies just picked from the garden and greens so fresh they make the store-bought versions wither in comparison right before our eyes. In anticipation of just that joyful reunion of taste buds and flavour, we bring you Style at Home’s best salads – a greatest hits collection guaranteed to keep you coming back for more.

RECIPES CLAIRE STUBBS & IRENE FONG PHOTOGRAPHY MAYA VISNYEI FOOD STYLING CLAIRE STUBBS PROP STYLING ANN MARIE FAVOT

98 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

HEIRLOOM TOMATO PANZANELLA PREP & COOK TIME 20 MINUTES I SERVES 8 TO 10

½ loaf rosemary focaccia 2 tsp + 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 4 tsp white wine vinegar

1 tbsp Dijon mustard 1 tsp liquid honey ¼ tsp each: salt and freshly ground black pepper

6 heirloom tomatoes, cored and cut into wedges 5 cups lightly packed arugula ⅓ cup thinly sliced red onion

Brush the focaccia with 2 teaspoons of the olive oil. Place on a greased grill over medium-high heat and toast, turning occasionally, until the focaccia is crisp and golden, about 5 minutes. Allow to cool; cut into 1" cubes. (The croutons can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.)

While the focaccia is grilling, whisk together the remaining olive oil, the vinegar, mustard, honey, salt and pepper in a large bowl. (The dressing can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.)

Toss together the dressing, croutons, tomatoes, arugula and red onion in a large salad bowl; serve.

Heirloom Tomato PANZANELLA

BABY KALE CAESAR SALAD WITH FOCACCIA CROUTONS & CRISPY PROSCIUTTO PREP & COOK TIME 1 HOUR I SERVES 4 TO 6

Caesar Dressing ¼ cup mayonnaise 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp plain Greek yogurt 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tbsp Dijon mustard 3 anchovy fillets, mashed 2 cloves garlic, minced ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper

Croutons ½ loaf rosemary focaccia, cut into 2" x ½" pieces ¼ cup unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper Caesar Salad 4 slices prosciutto 6 cups baby kale ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan

BABY KALE CAESAR SALAD with focaccia croutons & crispy prosciutto

Preheat the oven to 375°F. To make the dressing, whisk together the mayonnaise, olive oil, yogurt, lemon juice, Dijon, anchovies, garlic, salt and pepper in a small bowl.

Refrigerate until ready to serve.

To make the croutons, place the focaccia pieces in a large bowl. Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and thyme; sauté until fragrant but not browned, about 1 minute. Pour the butter mixture over the focaccia pieces and toss to coat evenly.

Spread the focaccia pieces on a baking sheet and sprinkle with the salt and pepper.

Bake the croutons until golden, 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool on the baking sheet.

Meanwhile, cut the prosciutto slices in half horizontally. Lay out on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, until crispy and brown.

Place the baby kale in a large bowl and drizzle with the dressing, tossing to coat.

Place the salad on a large serving platter and top with the crispy prosciutto, a generous scattering of the toasted croutons and Parmesan; add a grinding of fresh black pepper and serve.

ISRAELI COUSCOUS & ARTICHOKE SALAD with roasted tomatoes, tuna & basil

ISRAELI COUSCOUS & ARTICHOKE SALAD WITH ROASTED TOMATOES, TUNA & BASIL PREP & COOK TIME 1 HOUR I SERVES 4 TO 6

Lemon Chive Dressing ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 2 tbsp finely chopped shallots 2 tbsp finely chopped chives 2 tsp lemon zest 1 tsp Dijon mustard ½ tsp sea salt ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper Salad 1 pint multicoloured cherry tomatoes 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, divided 2 cloves garlic, minced 1½ cups uncooked Israeli couscous 1 5-oz jar chunk Italian tuna in olive oil 1 18-oz jar large butter beans, rinsed and drained 1 cup quartered marinated fire-roasted artichoke hearts ¼ cup chopped fresh basil 1 tbsp capers, rinsed 9 oz halloumi, cut into 6 pieces Preheat the oven to 350°F. To make the dressing, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, shallots, chives, lemon zest,

Dijon, salt and pepper in a bowl; set aside.

Cut the tomatoes in half and lay them, cut sides up, on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Drizzle with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil and season lightly with salt and pepper. Roast for 35 to 40 minutes, until the tomatoes are a little wrinkly but still moist.

Let cool slightly on the baking sheet.

Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a pot over medium heat; add the garlic and cook until just sizzling. Add the Israeli couscous and stir to coat in the garlic oil.

Cook, stirring, for 3 or 4 minutes until

lightly toasted; add 2 cups cold water. Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 8 to 10 minutes, until the water is absorbed and the couscous is tender. Remove from the heat, stirring to fluff.

Pour the dressing over the couscous and stir to combine. Add the roasted tomatoes, tuna, butter beans, artichoke hearts, basil and capers. Stir gently to combine.

Heat a grill pan over medium heat. Grill the halloumi for 1 to 2 minutes per side, until golden. Serve the Israeli couscous salad warm, topped with the grilled halloumi.

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

| 101

GRILLED POTATO SALAD WITH CURRIED YOGURT DRESSING PREP & COOK TIME 1 HOUR I SERVES 4 TO 6

Curried Yogurt Dressing 2 tbsp Greek yogurt 2 tbsp mayonnaise 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp curry paste Grilled Potato Salad 2 lbs Yukon Gold potatoes 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice 1 tsp sea salt 1 tsp turmeric ½ tsp freshly ground black pepper ½ tsp cumin ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 2 green onions, thinly sliced 1 tbsp Indian lime pickle or chopped capers 1 tsp black sesame seeds 2 tbsp fried onions In a small bowl, whisk together the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon juice and curry paste; refrigerate until ready to serve.

Place the potatoes in a large pot and cover with cold water. Bring to a boil and cook for 18 to 20 minutes, or until just tender and easily pierced with a fork. Drain, let cool slightly and cut into ¼"-thick slices. Place the slices on a baking sheet. Mix together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt, turmeric, pepper and cumin; toss gently with the potatoes to coat evenly. Let the potatoes stand to absorb the marinade for at least 15 minutes.

Heat the barbecue to mediumhigh. Place the potato slices directly onto the grill and cook until golden and lightly charred, 3 to 4 minutes per side.

To serve, spread a little of the Curried Yogurt Dressing on a salad plate. Top with the warm grilled potato slices and sprinkle with the cilantro, green onions, lime pickle and black sesame seeds. Drizzle with the remaining dressing and top with the fried onions. Serve immediately.

102 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

GRILLED POTATO SALAD with curried yogurt dressing

HELPS TO TEMPORARILY SUPPRESS APPETITE WHEN TAKEN PRIOR TO A MEAL.

Crush Cravings To ensure this product is right for you, always read and follow the label © Procter & Gamble, Inc. 2017

WORKBOOK

A Ally Spino 604-992-1109

The Cross Decor & Design thecrossdesign.com

Alykhan Velji Designs alyveljidesigns.com

Crown Wallpaper & Fabrics* crownwallpaper.com

Annie Patchwork anniepatchwork.etsy.com Anthropologie anthropologie.com Arianna Belle ariannabelle.com Attica Furnishings attica.ca Au Lit Fine Linens aulitfinelinens.com

D

Indigo indigo.ca

Designer Fabrics designerfabrics.ca

Interiors by Gila 416-829-1717

E Eaglewood Specialty Products eaglewoodspecialty.com eFloor Specialty Flooring efloor.ca

B

IKEA ikea.ca

Delta Faucet deltafaucet.ca

Dominion Rug & Home dominionrug.com

elte.com

Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.ca

eltemkt.com

Blush and Bloom blushandbloom.ca

endeavourneon.com

Bouclair bouclair.com

Elte Market

Endeavour Neon

F Farrow & Ball farrow-ball.com

C Cabin Co. Design cabincodesign.com Caesarstone Canada caesarstone.ca CB2 cb2.ca

G Ginger’s gingers.com Gray Malin graymalin.com

Ceragres ceragres.ca CF Interiors cfinteriors.ca

H

J&J Made jandjmade.com Jaipur Living jaipurliving.com

O One Affirmation oneaffirmation.etsy.com

P K

Primavera* primavera.ca

K-Wood Kitchens kwoodkitchens.com Kent kent.ca

Q

KitchenAid kitchenaid.ca

Q. Design Perfect Drapery and Shades qdesigncentre.com

Kravet Canada* kravetcanada.com

R L Laporte Surfaces laportesurfaces.com Letter Board Company www.letterboardco.com Lindsay Agnew lindsayagnew.com

Constructing Spaces constructingspaces.ca

Holland Home Renovations facebook.com/ hollandhomerenos

Melissa & Doug melissaanddoug.com

Crate and Barrel crateandbarrel.ca

The Home Depot homedepot.ca

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

N

Juju Boutik jujuboutik.com

M

104 |

Muuto muuto.com

J

H&M Home hm.com

Cloth & Main clothandmain.etsy.com

Mobilia mobilia.ca

Natural Stone City naturalstonecity.com

Elte

Bed Bath & Beyond bedbathandbeyond.ca

Minted minted.com Miyuki Studios miyukistudios.etsy.com

I

Amazon.ca amazon.ca Anewall anewall.com

HomeSense homesense.ca

Marble Granite Depot marblegranitedepot.com

Reimagine Designs reimaginedesigns.ca Rejuvenation rejuvenation.com RH Restoration Hardware rh.com Ridge Cedar ridgecedarltd.ca Riviera Flooring rivieraflooring.com RKS Building Group rksbuilding.com Roman Bath Centre romanbathcentre.com RugsUSA.com rugsusa.com

S

T

V

Saltillo Imports saltillo-tiles.com

Thibaut at Kravet Canada* thibautdesign.com

Vifa vifa.dk

Scandimodern scandimodern.ca

Threadcount Textile & Design* threadcountinc.com

Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co. schoolhouse.com

Tiffany Pratt tiffanypratt.com

Sears sears.ca Snob snobstuff.com Stokke stokke.com Structube structube.com Switch Studio switchstudio.ca

Tonic Living tonicliving.com Tuck Studio tuckstudio.ca

U Union Lighting and Furnishings unionlf.com Upper Canada Specialty Hardware ucsh.com

W Wayfair.ca wayfair.ca West Elm westelm.com

Y York Wallcoverings yorkwall.com

Z Zuo Modern zuomod.com

*through designers Note: Items not credited were either sourced by the designer or were not available at the time of print.

SPOTLIGHT Hometrends polyfilled polyester Green Leaf, 16", $12, Walmart, walmart.ca.

Cotton Birds of Paradise (cover only), 18", $40, Indigo, indigo.ca.

Polyfilled polyester By the Sea with jute trim, 17", $28, Pier 1 Imports, pier1.ca.

Noël Ashby polyfilled polyester Pointe outdoor, 20" x 12", $40, CB2, cb2.ca.

8colourful

CUSHIONS

Whether you prefer eye-popping graphics or trendy tropical twists, you can freshen up your patio style by introducing bold blues, tasteful teals and gorgeous greens with these chic and cheerful toss cushions – each for $40 or less!

Allen + Roth polyfilled polyester Dot Stripe, 18", $25, Lowe’s, lowes.ca.

Distinctly Home polyfilled polyester Retro Tropical Bamboo, 20" x 14", $30, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com.

106 |

STYLEATHOME.COM JUNE 2017

Polyfilled polyester Canadiana, 17", $20, The Home Depot, homedepot.ca.

PRODUCER, MORGAN LINDSAY

Polyfilled cotton Shibori in Blue, 18", $25, Bouclair, bouclair.com.

Stop scuffs in their tracks.

Discover our Zero VOC*, GREENGUARD Gold certified* interior paint .

Canada’s Most Trusted Brand™.

Behr.com/Canada/PremiumPlus ONLY AT