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The first time I saw a room painted all in black I was in my early 20s. The glamorous mother of a university boyfriend had coated the walls of her small dining room with a dark chalky hue and balanced it with crisp white crown moulding and trim. I was awed by how surprisingly bright and inviting the space was, as if the black walls allowed the rest of the room to shine – colours seemed to have more depth and wood tones appeared richer. The trick was in all the natural light that flooded the space: There was a wall of windows on one side and then two open doorways connecting the area to a sunny living room on one end and an allwhite kitchen on the other.

Since then, I’ve periodically come across black rooms – and not always in a teenaged boy’s ode-to-the-Rolling Stones man cave!

But with the variety of paints and decorating techniques out there, not to mention the rise of sites like Pinterest that offer everyone a window on gorgeous design all over the world, it’s no surprise to me that today’s designers and homeowners have become more and more empowered to use black walls to define a space. Of course, there’s no question that painting a room in a moody raven’s wing tone takes a skilled hand – no decorating endeavour is more daring, but when it’s done successfully, there’s also none more elegant.

When the Style at Home design team was compiling the best baths in Canada to feature in this issue’s special section (see “4 Spa-Worthy Bathrooms Bursting with Panache, page 86), one thing we kept seeing was the use of black – not just in fixtures, but in trimmings, tiles and wall paint as well. We’re thrilled at how these rooms have pulled off this risky colour and how the confidence to use black has led to spaces with new dimension and drama. We can’t wait to hear what you think. Let us know at letters@styleathome.com.

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FOREVER FAVOURITE The July issue of Style at Home has not left my grasp since its arrival! You had me at my forever favourite colour palette of blue and white, which elegantly graces the cover. The homeowners of BannockBurn, the historical home on Ontario’s Maitland River, brought elegance and updated sophistication to a property that is almost as ‘mature’ as Canada. It’s brilliant!

I just loved the July issue, in particular the article “How Canadian Are You?” I’m a hobby watercolour artist and started doing a series of paintings of laundry on the clothesline after first doing one for my girlfriend’s new laundry room. I had the idea to do one of iconic Canadian laundry to celebrate the sesquicentennial!

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COBALT CRUSH BRIGHTER, CRISPER, FRESHER: WHITE IS ITS BEST SELF WHEN PAIRED WITH COBALT. SO WHY NOT BOOST THE UBIQUITOUS WHITE BATHROOM WITH A VANITY IN THIS BOLD HUE? OUR PICKS INCLUDE DURAVIT’S LUV, A SIMPLY SOPHISTICATED DANISHDESIGNED BEAUTY, AND

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Swapping out your fixtures? Try matte black on for size. The finish may be new to Delta Faucet, but we see it as the LBD (little black dress) of the bathroom – timeless, tasteful and totally fail-safe – and this contemporary tub and shower collection is a case in point.

Tommy Monitor 14 Series powdercoated brass tub and shower FIXTURES in Matte Black, $432, Delta Faucet, deltafaucet.ca.

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Clé brings terracotta into the 21st century with its Eastern Earthenware collection. The traditional kiln-firing process gives each hand-formed tile a unique variegated appearance, so the 30 naturally derived colours are sure to make a splash.

Psst! To amplify the effect, incorporate cobalt on the f loors or walls, too!

SINK OR SWIM LIKE THE DELICATE 19TH-CENTURY EUROPEAN FABRICS THAT INSPIRED IT, KOHLER’S SARTORIAL COLLECTION IS BEST ADMIRED UP CLOSE. THE LINE OF BATHROOM FITTINGS WOWS WITH INTRICATELY EMBOSSED HERRINGBONE AND PAISLEY MOTIFS. Eastern Earthenware glazed terracotta TILES in Gunpowder, Polished Jade and Ancestral Iron, 4" x 4", $13 US per sq. ft., Clé, cletile.com.

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Artist Editions Sartorial round china Paisley Carillon Wading Pool SINK in Black Black, 18", $1,212, Kohler, kohler.ca.

Luv solid and engineered wood VANITY in Night Blue with quartz COUNTERTOP in White, 27", $1,710 US, and DuraCeram SINK in White, 24", $885 US, Duravit, duravit.com; lacquered hardwood Amora VANITY in Navy with brushed brass hardware, 30", $1,860 US, Carrara marble COUNTERTOP, 31", $690 US, undercounter ceramic SINK, $298 US, Ronbow, ronbow.com.

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You can choose almost any paint colour for your bespoke piece.

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CASE ON POINT ONTARIO-BASED FURNISHER COCOON GIVES DESIGNERS TRUE CARTE BLANCHE WITH CASE, ITS NEW, COMPLETELY CUSTOMIZABLE LINE OF CASEGOODS. BE IT A NIGHTSTAND OR A FULL MEDIA UNIT, EACH PIECE STARTS WITH FINE HARDWOOD AND A LOCAL CRAFTSPERSON. THE REST – INCLUDING

MILK IT Make the most of limited bedside space by opting for pendant lights in place of table lamps. We love the milky glass details on these two sleek selections. While the Canadian-made Briolette sparkles with gem-like facets, the Haleigh boasts an elegant two-tone dome.

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Case painted maple NIGHTSTAND in Chantilly Lace with zinc hardware in Modern Bronze, 28", $1,945, Cocoon Furnishings, cocoonfurnishings.ca.

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PAINT, BABY, PAINT

No one knows babies like Anne Geddes, so toss that pile of look-a-like paint chips and choose from one of the 10 curated colours in the iconic photographer’s new line of water-based, toxinfree nursery paints.

Anne Geddes Precious PAINT, from $30 per gallon, Walmart, walmart.ca.

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A LONG-STANDING DARLING OF THE MINIMALIST SET, TORONTO’S OWN GUS MODERN REIMAGINES THE TRADITIONAL BUSILY PATTERNED, COLOURFUL KILIM RUG AS A SPARINGLY ADORNED DUOTONE MASTERPIECE, PROVING ONCE AGAIN THAT LESS CAN BE MORE.

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This month, we’re enjoying seasonal peaches and frozen yogurt and blueberry maple sauce and whipped cream and gingersnap cookie crumble, all in one delicious dessert. This tasty treat is sure to leave anyone who tries it feeling – dare we say it? – just peachy!

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INGREDIENTS SERVES 4

2 cups wild blueberries ½ cup + 2 tbsp pure maple syrup, divided 2 tsp pure vanilla extract Pinch Maldon sea salt 4 ripe freestone peaches 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted Pinch cinnamon 8 scoops vanilla frozen yogurt ½ cup whipped cream 6 gingersnap cookies, crumbled

DIRECTIONS

tip We also tried this recipe using graham cracker crumbs instead of crushed ginger snaps. It was equally delicious!

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Place the blueberries and ½ cup maple syrup in a small saucepan and cook over medium heat until the berries pop and the mixture is saucy. Continue to cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is thickened, 15 to 20 minutes.

Stir in the vanilla extract and Maldon sea salt; remove from the heat and set aside to cool.

Heat a grill to medium heat.

Halve the peaches, discarding the pits. Stir together the melted butter, cinnamon and remaining maple syrup in a small bowl.

Brush the peach halves with the cinnamon mixture and place cut side down on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes, then turn and cook until the fruit softens and begins to caramelize, another 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat and drizzle with remaining cinnamon mixture.

To serve, place two peach halves cut side up in a bowl.

Add a scoop of frozen yogurt; drizzle with the blueberry maple sauce. Top with a dollop of whipped cream and a handful of crumbled gingersnaps.

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We’re suckers for anything that uses playful painterly patterns and vibrant colours, especially when they’re part of such a delicate feminine design. These botanical porcelain pieces bring to mind the best antique bone china but are updated into easy-care dinnerware for everyday use – a modern classic in the making.

This breezy design looks at home in any kitchen, dining room or solarium. The summery aesthetic can easily transition to another season with the addition of darker table linens and accessories that pick up on the richer hues in the dinnerware's floral pattern.

If you adore pretty flowery patterns and have a penchant for walking over moors and meadows, this dinnerware set will appeal to you. Cozy breakfast featuring crumpets, alfresco lunch with friends, afternoon riverside tea party or Sunday roast with family – you’ll enjoy this charming dinnerware for years to come.

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PRODUCER ANDREA MCCRINDLE TEXT SUZANNE MOUTIS PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL NANGREAVES

This sophisticated eclectic bathroom was scrubbed up on two different budgets. Can you tell the difference?

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3 Orix MIRROR with goldleafed metal frame, 30", Mi Casa, micasatoronto.com.

$209 4 Pfister chrome-plated brass Venturi widespread FAUCET in Chrome, The Home Depot, homedepot.ca.

8 Hand-painted porcelain black dotted SIDE TABLE, Ethan Allen, ethanallen.ca.

$945 9 Powder-coated iron Santiago SIDE TABLE, Mi Casa, micasatoronto.com.

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$3,569 10 Victoria + Albert Baths Volcanic Limestone and resin Edge BATHTUB in Englishcast White, Tubs the Ultimate Bathroom Store, tubs.com.

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$3,260

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5 Nickel Greek Key VANITY in Polished Nickel with Carrara marble sink and shelf, 31", Union Lighting and Furnishings, unionlf.com.

11 Victoria + Albert Baths chromeplated brass Tubo 14 FAUCET in Polished Chrome with handheld shower attachment, Tubs the Ultimate Bathroom Store, tubs.com.

7 HIGH & LOW Square glass CANISTER, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com; green handblown-glass VASE, HomeSense, homesense.ca.

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$600

7 Enigma porcelain Calacatta High Definition FLOOR TILES, $6 per case of two square feet, The Home Depot, homedepot.ca.

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1 Jeffrey Alan Marks cotton-blend Upstream SHOWER CURTAIN FABRIC in Mist, $120 per yard, through designers, Kravet Canada, kravetcanada.com.

$787

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$250

8 Painted resin Illusions SIDE TABLE, Black Rooster Decor, blackroosterdecor.com.

2 Painted brass and glass SCONCE, Universal Lamp, greatlighting.com.

$80

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3 Sandane MIRROR with ashveneered moulded beech plywood frame, 32", IKEA, ikea.ca.

5 KubeBath stainless steel Cisco VANITY with acrylic sink, 30", Toronto Vanity, torontovanity.com.

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10 Vida acrylic Renee BATHTUB, Tubs the Ultimate Bathroom Store, tubs.com.

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$499 11 Vida chrome-plated brass Dax FAUCET with handheld shower attachment, Tubs the Ultimate Bathroom Store, tubs.com.

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$169 9 Aluminum golden barrel-shaped SIDE TABLE in Gold, Zara Home, zarahome.com.

$899

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6 Cotton jacquard-patterned TOWELS, $13 each, HomeSense, homesense.ca.

$360

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4 Chrome-plated brass Svenskär FAUCET, IKEA, ikea.ca.

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Jeffrey Alan Marks cottonblend Upstream SHOWER CURTAIN FABRIC in Mist, $120 per yard, through designers, Kravet Canada, kravetcanada. com; Villa Bella Dura polyolefin Flounder SHOWER CURTAIN FABRIC in 96, $170 per yard, through designers, JF Fabrics, jffabrics.com.

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curtain is a luxury, no doubt about that, but if there’s a better way to use these stylized koipatterned fabrics in the home, we don’t know what it is. Koi have long been strong symbols in Chinese and Japanese cultures, synonymous with courage, harmony and happiness. The muted shades in the fabrics we’ve used add texture and movement to our set-up.

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Valspar Pitch Cobalt 5010-2, Lowe’s, lowes.ca.

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Delicate orchids will keep their blooms for months.

If the thought of choosing a faucet has you turning on the proverbial waterworks, you’re not alone. Deck or wall-mounted? Mixer or pillar?

Traditional or current? The possibilities are endless. Our High and Low bathrooms are sleek and contemporary, so we chose modern taps to match. The High has unique ribbon styling and the Low features a minimal all-in-one aesthetic for a look that won’t leave you

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Chrome-plated brass Svenskär FAUCET, $99, IKEA, ikea.ca; Pfister chrome-plated brass Venturi widespread FAUCET in Chrome, $209, The Home Depot, homedepot.ca.

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The typical bathroom features low amounts of natural light, warm temperatures and high humidity, which spell bliss for houseplants that are native to tropical rainforest environments. If you like the thought of adding flora to your loo, start with easy-care species like orchids, ferns, spider plants and peperomia – their natural beauty will offer a thriving verdant pick-me-up to your space.

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DECORATING

Pretty in POMEGRANATE

Thinking beyond the parameters of pink, Toronto designer Tara Fingold parlays plenty of pattern and grown-up colour into a little girl’s stunning bedroom.

TEXT CHRISTY WRIGHT | PHOTOGRAPHY VIRGINIA MACDONALD STYLING CHRISTINE HANLON

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DECORATING

PREVIOUS PAGE Designer Tara Fingold custom-designed the bed to feel both dramatic and girly. “The fabric is kind of dainty, so it appeals to a little girl, while the oversized scale of the headboard fends off a cutesy look.” The perforated ceramic table lamps riff on the material’s tiny geometric pattern.

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“Mixing and matching is always better than just plain matching.”

“This corner of the room is perfect for hanging out with friends or reading,” says Tara. The dramatic fabric on the sofa incorporates some solid colour among the interesting patterns at play. The designer’s attention to detail is on display in the bolster cushion, upholstered to match the drapery, and the ottoman’s legs, which are the same shade as the walls.

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traying from tradition is something any designer savours.

So when Tara Fingold’s clients bought this house and entrusted her with decorating their young daughter’s bedroom, she assessed the space with gusto. “I wanted something really fun and playful, and my clients were open to skipping run-of-the-mill pink.”

With a brief that upended colour expectations for a girl’s room, Tara devised a fierce palette. “A patterned pomegranate fabric I chose for the drapery became the starting point,” she says. It fuelled everything from the teal walls and eggplanthued sofa to the pretty fabric on the custom bed frame. “Lots of colours in both vivid and pale tones, and plenty of mixed-scale prints create energy here,” says Tara. “Mixing and matching is always better than just plain matching.”

It’s an ethos evident in the room’s furniture choices as well. Tara mixed in existing items like the sofa and ottoman, which she usurped from the living room.

“I had them reupholstered, which was more cost-friendly than buying new furniture.” These pieces also underscore Tara’s belief that kids’ spaces don’t have to be kid-centric. “You don’t need to furnish a little one’s room with baby-specific designs,” she says. “In fact, I think children prefer proper furniture.”

In this case, that’s definitely true.

Because the clients were living elsewhere during the project, the room redesign became an unintentional surprise. “When we finally revealed it, the daughter was ecstatic. There may be grown-up elements here, but this is definitely a little girl’s room.” With not a pink wall in sight.

Get the

LOOK

Key ingredients for reproducing this sophisticated yet youthful style.

Beauti-Tone Drifting Tide C16-7-0670-0 PAINT, Home Hardware, homehardware.ca.

Polyester Medina FABRIC in 107 Eggplant, $48 per yard, through designers, J. Ennis Fabrics, jennisfabrics.com.

Cotton-blend Capri FABRIC in 165, $49 per yard, through designers, JF Fabrics, jffabrics.com.

ABOVE Tara revitalized the room’s existing shelving with a coat of custom robin’s egg blue paint and new crystal hardware. “It was a budget-friendly update that looks so inviting now,” she says. The corkboard serves as a gallery wall for this little girl who loves to draw.

LEFT Predictable pink may not have been part of the designer’s direction, but a small dose of it – as displayed in this tea set – feels right at home in this girl’s room.

DESIGN, Tara Fingold Interiors, tarafingold.com; CARPET, NIGHTSTANDS, TABLE LAMPS, Elte; SOFA FABRIC, J. Ennis Fabrics; SOFA PIPING TRIM, Robert Allen; CABINETRY HARDWARE, ADH Fine Hardware.

Cotton-rayon-blend 31371 FABRIC in 712, $278 per yard, through designers, Kravet Canada, kravetcanada.com.

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DECORATING 101 THE SOFT GLOW OF THE CANDELABRA IS WHIMSICAL AND ROMANTIC FOR DINNERS, WHILE SCONCES AND POT LIGHTS (NOT SHOWN) OFFER A BRIGHTER OPTION.

Simply Scandi TEXT JESSICA ALCOCK PHOTOGRAPHY JENS LANGEN

Designer Alison Habermehl mixes the old with the new in this picture-perfect Scandi-chic eat-in area.

PLUSH TOSS CUSHIONS MAKE THIS COZY DAYBED THE PERFECT PLACE TO RELAX WITH AN AFTERNOON CUP OF TEA.

NEW FABRIC AND A FRESH COAT OF PAINT UPDATE OLD FURNITURE FOR A MAKEOVER THAT’S EASY ON THE EYES AND THE BUDGET.

THE LIGHT ENGINEERED HARDWOOD FLOORING SUITS THIS HOME’S SCANDINAVIAN VIBE AND IS MORE DURABLE FOR FAMILIES WITH YOUNG CHILDREN OR PETS.

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▶ Hand-forged iron round

vintage-inspired Camino Candelabra CHANDELIER in Iron, 26", $1,095 US, RH Restoration Hardware, rh.com.

IN TYPICAL SCANDI FASHION, AN OLD BLACK POTTERY SET ADDS SUBTLE DRAMA TO THE ROOM’S WHITE AND NEUTRAL PALETTE.

get the look sophisticated Scandi

▲ Cerused oak DINING

TABLE with painted maple legs in White, $3,699, Art Shoppe, theartshoppe.com.

▶ Antiochia cotton Fouta

TOWEL in Grey, 40" x 70", $76, Au Lit Fine Linens, aulitfinelinens.com.

◀ Porcelain Terrene VASE in

Dry Sage, $130, Elte, elte.com; Jars Tourron stoneware DINNER PLATE in Black, $40, Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.

▶ Maple-veneered

PRODUCER, MORGAN LINDSAY (GET THE LOOK)

INTRICATE DETAILS, SUCH AS THE CARVED ARMS OF THE DAYBED AND EMBROIDERY IN THE TOSS CUSHIONS, DELIVER ONE-OF-AKIND CHARACTER.

DESIGN, Habermehl Design Group, habermehldesigngroup. com; CONTRACTOR, Duane Erb Construction; WALL HANGINGS, Artefacts Salvage & Design; custom TOSS CUSHIONS, Habermehl Design Group.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

poplar DINING CHAIR with linen seat cushion, $799, Art Shoppe, theartshoppe.com.

◀ Engineered and

fir wood Ivory Arch WALL HANGING, $199, Pier 1 Imports, pier1.ca.

DECORATING “A beautiful free-standing tub with a chandelier above it is my idea of a dream bathroom,” says homeowner Raewyn Fahlenbock. This vessel style was chosen not only for its generous size, which is super conducive to long soaks, but also for its silhouette.

blooming

beautiful Toronto designer Margie Doyle White homes in on hydrangea to transform a lacklustre master bathroom in the city’s Cabbagetown ’hood into a serene oasis.

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DECORATING

UPHOLSTERED FURNITURE IN THE BATHROOM? “YOU BET,” says Toronto designer Margie Doyle White. In fact, it was a fabric swatch that inspired the look of Raewyn Fahlenbock’s now impossibly pretty master ensuite.

“Upholstery – whether in an armchair or a Roman shade – lends softness,” explains the designer.

“The oversized hydrangea print fabric that covers the bathroom’s slipper chair is one of my all-time favourites,” says Margie, who used it here to provide a comfy perch at the makeup vanity. “It dictated the overall mood of the room.” Which is a good thing, because before Margie arrived, the 300-square-foot space was in a really bad mood. “It had no sparkle, no colour, two single vanities placed oddly far apart and a shower stall,” she says. Noticeably absent: a tub. “While her husband prefers a shower, Raewyn loves to indulge in a relaxing bath, so we knew that had to be incorporated in the redesign.” So, everything was ripped out for a clean (pun intended) start.

Because the room is long and narrow, Margie aimed for an expansive feel. “I didn’t want the tub and shower stacked on one side. I wanted to make the room feel wider than it is.” So she established symmetry by placing custom vanities – one with hisand-hers sinks, the other a makeup station – on opposite walls, visually widening the space. This set-up is echoed in the placement of the spiffy new show-stopping tub, which is positioned opposite the shower.

“These are all big items,” says the designer, “but placed this way, they balance one another out.”

That elegant balance runs

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A traditional Roman shade adds some contemporary colour, pattern and texture to the space and complements other soft furnishings, like the slipper chair (shown on the next page) and a stack of fluffy white towels.

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DECORATING through the room’s colour palette, from the pale wall paint that recalls the magical light of dusk to the mix of watery-hued tiles in unexpected applications, particularly the mosaic ones used in the niche above the double-sink vanity. “These delicate beauties were a huge splurge!” says Margie. “They look like individually applied mosaics, but they’re actually sheets of tiles that are applied like wallpaper.” Luckily, their budgetbusting price tag was tempered by the affordable piece that started it all – a pretty floral fabric swatch that cultivated a bouquet of a bathroom.

ABOVE “Having a makeup vanity in the bathroom is an incredible bonus,” says Raewyn.

“It gives me my own space and offers so much storage for all my girly things.”

RIGHT The bathroom’s wood-look flooring is actually porcelain. “These tiles are great for a bathroom because they offer the warm appearance of wood but have the easy-toclean waterproof practicality of porcelain,” says designer Margie Doyle White. They also appeal to Raewyn’s love of laid-back country style. The intricate detailing of the mosaic wall above the sinks counters the casual feel of the floors.

DESIGN, Doyle Design Group, margiedoyledesign.com; CONTRACTING, rectangular MIRROR, Heritage Building Restoration Group; Dimpse 277 WALL PAINT, Farrow & Ball; VANITIES, New Look Renovations; FAUCETS, Dupont Plumbing Supplies; FLOOR TILES, WALL TILES, SHOWER TILES, Saltillo Imports; oval MIRROR, SCONCES, BATHTUB, MAKEUP VANITY HARDWARE, Ginger’s; PENDANT LIGHT, Elte; ROMAN SHADE FABRICATION, H. Sewing Custom Drapery; SLIPPER CHAIR, Châtelet; SLIPPER CHAIR FABRIC, Primavera; SIDE TABLE, SINK VANITY HARDWARE, RH Restoration Hardware.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

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DECORATING

How an upcycling pro created a new-looking kitchen for a lot less than you’d ever expect.

OF PAINT & PAINT’S

ability TEXT BETHANY LYTTLE | PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA GRIFFITH | STYLING MORGAN LINDSAY

BEFORE

You’d never know the cabinetry in this space isn’t brand new, but thanks to a pro paint job, homeowner Janet Hamilton now has a high-end kitchen for thousands of dollars less than a new one would have cost. The 9-by-3-foot island is wrapped in cedar planks that she stained grey. This is where she hangs with her partner, and the four kids they have between them.

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LEFT Janet did the backsplash tile work herself. “It’s easy to do a brick pattern like this,” she says.

“But for pro-looking results, splurge on a quality tile cutter.”

White walls and herb pots offset the muted grey cabinetry and the warm tones in the countertop.

“White makes a grey kitchen look bright and clean,” says Janet.

BELOW The natural mushroom browns and silt greys in the quartzite countertop blend with any hue. So earth-toned accents, such as a serene bowl filled with

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here goes the neighbourhood! Or so it seemed when Janet Hamilton and her 15-year-old son, Josh (now 17), pulled into the driveway of their newly purchased 1960s brick bungalow in Burlington, Ont., – in a 30-foot-long RV. For 10 days and nights, the beast, crammed with home furnishings and accessories, just sat there in the driveway. Nobody had said anything, but everyone was definitely thinking: Who ARE these people?!

“Our last house had sold, but this one was still being renovated. So, you’ve got to do what you’ve got to do!” says Janet with a laugh. Looking back, she can’t believe she drove the mammoth RV at all. “I had zero experience!” she remembers, recounting how she navigated the quiet, narrow residential streets at a crawl.

“I still don’t know how I pulled it off!”

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artichokes, look just as wonderful here as a magenta dish filled with oranges would.

BOTTOM “A clutter-free kitchen makes me feel at peace,” says Janet. “I only keep the things I really need. All those books about organizing are right!” A large island with stools makes this the perfect kitchen for having company while cooking. And if wine is desired, the bar area is nearby.

“It makes the room feel like there’s always a party about to happen,” says Janet.

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DECORATING What used to be a linen closet is now the bar area, which adds a definite cool factor to the kitchen. Here, friends and family can pour a glass of wine as Janet (pictured below) cooks. The upper cabinet was refaced with glass doors.

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PRO PAINT TIPS for Pro Reno Results

1. Paint Second

“There are way more paint colours than countertop materials. So choose your counter first and your paint second,” says Janet.

2. Consider the Grain

“With oak, the grain is impossible to hide,” says Janet.

“For a cottage look, let it show through white paint.

To disguise it, choose mid to dark tones. For a grainfree finish, go with maple, birch or MDF.”

3. Use More Than One Hue “For a custom look, paint the island a different colour than the main

BEFORE

Set out to let its new coat of paint dry, the upcycled cabinetry looks like more of an art installation than a kitchen in progress.

RIGHT Janet’s company, Paint It Like New!, is her passion. “Fresh paint is a fresh start,” she says. “It lets you spend every day in a room that makes you and your people happy. What’s better than that?”

CONTRACTING, Elite Signature Homes; Extra White SW7006 WALL PAINT, Summit Gray SW7669 CABINETRY PAINT, Sherwin-Williams; CABINETRY PAINTING, STOOLS, Paint It Like New!; CABINETRY, Habitat for Humanity ReStore; quartzite COUNTERTOPS, Custom Granite & Marble; BACKSPLASH TILES, The Home Depot; REFRIGERATOR, RANGE, RANGE HOOD, Goemans Appliances; bamboo FLOORING, Lumber Liquidators; black BOWL, RUG, Elte.

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cabinets,” says Janet, “or the uppers a hue that varies from that on the lowers.”

4. Finish Matters

“Use semigloss paint on cabinets for a durable washable surface.”

5. Change It Up “Since the cabinetry is getting pulled out anyway, why not come up with a new layout?”

6. Employ Whites, Plural “Whites needn’t match,” says Janet. “The trim, cabinets, backsplash, millwork, island and shelves can be different whites. In fact, using more than one white adds character.”

But living on-site turned out to be a benefit.

“I could hop out of the RV and into the house to look in on the renovations. Overseeing a project is important,” says Janet. “As a woman, it can be hard to speak up, but you’ll be living there long after the project is done and the workmen have left, so it’s no time to be quiet.”

Creating a family-friendly kitchen that still felt cool was Janet’s biggest priority. Walls were removed between the former cramped pink kitchen and the tight dining room to transform the area into an open-concept living space.

From there, Janet purchased maple cabinets complete with storage drawers at Habitat for Humanity ReStore for $2,500. They were an eyesore, but as the owner of Paint It Like New!, a furniture-painting company, Janet knew she could give them new life. She coated them in a warm mushroom grey at her shop and then retrofitted them into a cook-friendly arrangement. “Brand new, this would have cost $50,000,” she says.

For texture, Janet panelled the island with greystained cedar planks. “After I finished, the contractor told me I needed to be able to access the plumbing. Uh-oh!” But then she got inventive: She cut a square hole and made a matching panel that could easily be removed. “It’s held on with magnets!” she says with a triumphant grin. It’s that kind of ingenuity – along with her talent for rejuvenating secondhand finds – that helped Janet get the kitchen of her dreams, with no compromises necessary.

FOR SOURCES, SEE OUR WORKBOOK

DECORATING

Here’s how Toronto designer Shirley Meisels skirts tradition when creating a timeless look.

TEXT IRIS BENAROIA PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANI BUCHMAN

For a unified bookended effect, a cascade of chic blush-toned drapery in the dining room at the rear of the house mirrors a similar set hanging in the living room at the front (opposite).

DESIGN, MHouse, mhouseinc.com; CONTRACTING & MILLWORK, Alair Homes Forest Hill; All White 2005 WALL PAINT (throughout), Farrow & Ball.

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“TRADITIONAL” DOESN’T HAVE TO MEAN SAFE. IN SHIRLEY MEISELS’S world, subtly feisty flashes of colour and offbeat furnishings tie traditional rooms together. “My style is firmly modern with an eclectic twist,” says Shirley, the seasoned designer behind Toronto’s MHouse. “I tend to use black and white as neutrals, and then I add pops of colour.” Shirley brought that signature sass to a client’s 2,000-square-foot house in Toronto’s Allenby neighbourhood. The 1940s abode was not only dated (think dowdy taupe rooms), but strangely enough, there was a barrier plunked in the middle of the house: “The staircase to the basement was right in the centre of the kitchen,

The drapery treatments may be traditional, but their fresh pink colour isn’t.

ABOVE The entryway seems tight, but it’s filled with a trio of funky flourishes: a quirky mirror with a smoky band at the bottom, a glamorous stool to perch on when removing shoes and a sculptural piece for tossing coats onto. “There simply wasn’t room for the usual console here,” says designer Shirley Meisels, “but this works perfectly.”

MIRROR, Platner STOOL, Hollace Cluny.

RIGHT In the long and narrow living room, Shirley created distinct seating zones, using muted base fabrics and added pattern for a little punch. As in the rest of the house, the architectural features are traditional, but the furniture has clean, modern lines that keep the space from feeling too serious.

FLOOR LAMP, Design Within Reach; SIDE TABLES, Hollace Cluny; SOFA, STOOLS, COFFEE TABLE, RUG, Elte; ARMCHAIR, Avenue Road.

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rendering the space useless,” says Shirley. So the stairs were moved out of the kitchen, the electrical was updated and worn walnut-stained floors were replaced with stunning white oak. Modern furnishings, white paint and an inviting palette of mauve, pale blue and white finished the look. “It now feels light and fresh, and there’s improved flow,” says Shirley. Here’s what lends this timeless look an au courant vibe that flirts with tradition.

A warm two-toned walnut overhang is a clever departure from the customary single-material island. The raised ledge lets the piece offer the best of both worlds: a breakfast-barheight station for eating and a standard island surface for doing prep work.

LEFT & ABOVE With its greyveined marble composite and clean-lined appeal, the kitchen is a sharp showstopper. It’s hard to believe a staircase once ran into the basement from where the new island is situated.

STOOLS, Suite 22 Interiors; FAUCET, Taps Bath Centre; OVEN, STOVETOP, Caplan’s Appliances.

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Bold lighting choices (a Shirley special) lend drama. This sparkly bronze chandelier literally branches out to fill the volume of the cathedral ceiling.

RIGHT “When it came to redesigning the master bedroom, there was a change in plans: As we opened it up to do some HVAC work, we realized there was a cavity in the attic,” says Shirley of how the room came to sport its dramatic cathedral ceiling. The pink wool rug is a fun, atypical accent that plays off the drapery but doesn’t overwhelm the space.

COVERLET, RUG, TOSS CUSHIONS, Elte; PRINT, Permanent Press Editions; LIGHT FIXTURE, Klaus.

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The vanity, which is framed in grey marble, looks like a piece of standalone furniture rather than a builtin, achieving a more custom look.

ABOVE A makeup station that’s separate from the sink area is a luxury for a lady who likes to primp.

STOOL, Suite 22 Interiors; SCONCE, Universal Lamp.

RIGHT The porcelain wall and floor tiles in the master ensuite have a tasteful Old World feel that’s elevated by the mix of tiles and materials. “We fell in love with the floor tile!” says Shirley. “It’s a beautiful hexagon that has a raised detail. The random mix of patterns in the same colourway creates a patchwork-like texture.”

SCONCES, Universal Lamp; FLOOR TILE, Mettro Source; FAUCET, Ginger’s.

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KICK OFF YOUR SHOES We all need a relaxing clutter-free space to welcome us home after a long day, so we asked our home & style director, Ann Marie Favot, to tell us what she loves about these inspiring, chic and functional entryways that will greet you (and your guests) with style.

ELEGANT TRADITIONAL “I love the hits of black and gold in this traditional entryway – so sophisticated!

The chest of drawers is great for storage, and the stool is functional yet small enough to be picked up and moved around easily.”

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PHOTOGRAPHY, TRACEY AYTON; ROOM DESIGN, KARLA AMADATSU

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“This is the ultimate design for a narrow entryway. The oversized mirror reflects light and the Lucite table gives the illusion of more space.

Both items pair perfectly with the bold pattern of the wallpaper and seat upholstery.”

Acrylic Peekaboo CONSOLE, 38", $549, CB2, cb2.ca.

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“This design really speaks to me. I love the curated feel of this area and the mix of form and function.

For example, the storage baskets have lids to conceal everyday items, leaving space on the console to display art and objets.”

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Emissary stone free-standing UMBRELLA STAND, $265, Wayfair.ca, wayfair.ca.

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“This entryway has ample storage, which makes it amazingly practical, and yet the space is so serene and soothing – perfect for coming home to! The patterned runner adds just enough interest to the subtle palette.”

Cotton-blend woven Terra Dove RUG, 3' x 8', $285, Annie Selke’s Dash & Albert, annieselke.com.

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“This entryway area features the best of both worlds: a functional cubby space with lots of storage and an elegant desk for reading and filing mail. And they’re beautiful to boot. What more could you ask for?”

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“If you don’t have space to stow your fancy luggage, why not put it on display and use it as extra storage? This space feels perfectly decorated with its mix of shapes and textures. I love the juxtaposition of textures in the mirror, lamps, table and luggage in this chic design.”

Bisten 60 SUITCASE in Monogram Canvas, $6,650 US, Louis Vuitton, louisvuitton.com.

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QUIET MOMENTS Whether your space is decorated with bursts of bold colour, not-so-basic black and white or the soft shades of nature, it’s the signs of a life well-lived – personal artwork, family heirlooms, favourite mementoes, travel souvenirs – that lend meaning and resonance to your rooms and make your house a home.

ELEGANT ECLECTIC

Splurge on statement finishes, save on the rest, purge with abandon — and more tips from designer Jennifer Ferreira’s ruthlessly pared-down house.

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Think herringbone is a hallmark of French design alone? Not so fast, corrects homeowner and designer Jennifer Ferreira. These floors were actually inspired by her grandparents’ houses in Portugal.

“One of them has a farm outside Lisbon, and they have herringbone floors in all the bedrooms. I’ve aIways admired the design.

I love its relaxed yet formal feel,” she says.

DESIGN, Ferreira Design, ferreiradesign.ca; Decorator’s White CC-20 WALL PAINT (throughout), Benjamin Moore; Saarinen DINING TABLE, Bertoia DINING CHAIRS, Hollace Cluny; DOORS, Metrie; CEILING MEDALLIONS (throughout), The Home Depot; STOOL, Elte; DIRECTOR’S CHAIR (shown opposite), untitled ARTWORK by Jennifer Ferreira, DOOR HARDWARE, Ferreira Design; MIRROR (shown opposite), LIGHT FIXTURE, West Elm; ARTWORK FRAMING, PI Fine Art.

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ood things happen when you stop overstuffing your surroundings.

That’s one of the take-aways from Jennifer Ferreira’s gorgeously refined home. “I love keeping things minimal and edited, which, to me, is the highest form of elegance,” says the designer.

Her house in Toronto’s Wychwood Park neighbourhood, where she lives with her husband and two sons, brilliantly illustrates her purge-to-perfection ethos. Step onto the come-hither white oak herringbone floors that flow through the main floor – which Jennifer expertly kitted out with bursts of black and a select mix of dynamic furnishings – and you’ll be instantly seduced.

A jumble of belongings would mask the individual components, “but a purged space allows you to appreciate details like the beautiful brass hardware, the architectural lines and even the shape of a chair,” says Jennifer, who wanted to create a timeless tailored look. “My style is classic at heart, but I love to mix different eras and aesthetics with a modern edge.”

ABOVE An elegant étagère neatly shows off Jennifer’s collection of inspiring coffee table books and objets. Contrary to what the books may imply, Jennifer is actually not seduced by big names and haute couture: “I’m very informal at heart,” she says. ÉTAGÈRE, IKEA; SCONCE, Elte.

RIGHT “I found the zebra-print bench in Miami and immediately fell in love with it,” says Jennifer. “I’ve had it for more than

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10 years, and I’ll keep it forever!” The piece is a sharp contrast to the rest of the entryway’s accessories, which are spare yet striking. The black pineapple finial on the banister “was added for something fun and unexpected,” says the designer, who is also the artist behind some of the paintings and sketches in the stairwell.

CONSOLE, Ferreira Design; faux turtle shell OBJET, Absolutely; ARTWORK FRAMING, PI Fine Art.

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Bold black makes an impact in the lively living room via the dramatic abstract artwork, Hermès throw, Mariano Fortuny photography lamp and drapery trim. A two-toned sidechair mingles with a plush settee and nubby rug for a texturally rich mix. The Lucite tables are completely unexpected.

SETTEE, Elte; SIDECHAIR, Green Light District; SIDE TABLES (used as a coffee table), DRAPERY, LUMBAR CUSHION (on settee), Ferreira Design; RUG, IKEA; Whirligig ARTWORK

by Cara Barer, Avenue Road; THROW, Hermès; LUMBAR CUSHION (on sidechair), CB2.

“The kitchen is relatively small – just 110 square feet – but it doesn’t feel that way because of the mobile island,” says Jennifer, who designed the piece to be easily pushed aside to gain space when company’s over. Cloaking the range hood in subway tile, a look inspired by Jennifer’s grandparents’ farm in Lisbon, gives the modern space a charming vintage vibe.

COUNTERTOPS, ISLAND, RANGE, Ferreira Design; RANGE HOOD, IKEA; STOOLS, Green Light District; CABINETRY HARDWARE, Ginger’s.

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But when Jennifer and her husband initially toured the 1,800-square-foot three-bedroom home, it needed love. “It was dark and looked so small,” Jennifer says of the choppy layout that had the kitchen plunked in the centre – which is not ideal, because she likes to admire the garden while cooking.

Still, the house had good bones (it was built in the ’70s, after all), so there were no scary surprises behind the walls. During the year-long renovation, the designer rejigged the layout. Four walls were demolished, the kitchen was relocated to the rear and a set of doors was installed to graciously divide it from the dining area. “I like the formality of closing off the kitchen to the dining room while entertaining. I also love the airiness created when the doors are open,” says Jennifer.

With their stately centred doorknobs and etched detail, these doors exude luxury, as does a nearby ceiling rosette circling a brass light fixture. The latter is a bit of designer trickery. “That medallion and the others used

Mixing metals – a stainless steel apron sink and faucet paired with brass cabinetry pulls – offers an interesting counterpoint in the white kitchen, where Jennifer (pictured right) can curate the open shelf on a whim.

SINK, FAUCET, DXV; FLOATING SHELF, IKEA; untitled ARTWORK by Jennifer Ferreira, Ferreira Design.

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throughout the house were super inexpensive,” says Jennifer, who reveals the solid-wood doors themselves were a splurge. (Not so throughout the rest of the house, where she used hollow-core versions.)

In terms of the palette, Jennifer harnessed a classic combo. “Because the house is small, I painted it entirely in white to make it feel open and airy,” she says. “I love adding black for contrast, and it also highlights the brass hardware on all the doors on the second floor.”

The result is an oh-so-chic home with high- and deceptively low-cost flourishes that perfectly suits the family. “The biggest challenge throughout the process was that I had to purge and really edit what I had acquired from my previous place,” Jennifer says. “I had to teach myself to live with less.” It was well worth the effort, because this house proves that less is definitely more.

“I had very limited space to work with, so I designed a vanity to house all our toiletries and towels,” says Jennifer of the ensuite bathroom.

She kept everything white for an open airy atmosphere. The Carrara marble countertop echoes the one in the kitchen.

VANITY, MIRROR, Ferreira Design; FAUCET, Ginger’s; PRINT, PI Fine Art.

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Black, white and gorgeous all over! A coordinating Hermès throw, a giraffe photograph, an iconic Womb chair and a contemporary pendant light provide a simple yet stunning mix in one of Jennifer’s sons’ bedrooms. The ceiling medallion lends a luxe note but was an inexpensive addition.

BEDDING, PENDANT LIGHT, Elte; SIDECHAIR, Hollace Cluny; PRINT PI Fine Art; LUMBAR CUSHION, CB2; THROW, Hermès.

OPPOSITE, TOP & BOTTOM LEFT A glimpse into the gorgeous master bedroom shows the power of editing: “This was the only place to put the bed because the room was so small,” says Jennifer, who circumvented the squeeze by drawing the eye upward with curtains and a tall headboard, giving the illusion of grandeur. The closet, meanwhile, reveals a chic everything-in-its-place aesthetic. “I love using pretty containers for storage. The Hermès boxes contain handbags, scarves, belts, gloves and hats.”

Black 2132-10 DOOR PAINT, Benjamin Moore; BED FRAME, DRUM LIGHT, NIGHTSTAND, Elte; DRAPERY & BENCH, Ferreira Design; BEDDING, RH Restoration Hardware; CLOSET SYSTEM, IKEA.

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“I LOVE KEEPING THINGS MINIMAL AND EDITED, WHICH, TO ME, IS THE HIGHEST FORM OF ELEGANCE.”

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Bold fresh colours travel well in this sophisticated abode.

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urquoise, chartreuse and blush are hues you’d normally associate with an eclectic beachside abode with a dreamy Caribbean sunset, not a transitional interior in a big city.

But in this newly built 4,200-square-foot Washington, D.C., home owned by a pair of recent empy nesters, the place and palette are in perfect harmony.

“The wife has always loved turquoise,” says designer Erica Burns, who collaborated with GTM Architects and Sandy Spring Builders to execute the look. “She told me the hue made her happy, so we ran with it!” Turquoise became the home’s principal unifying colour, seen on walls, furnishings and accessories, but it’s tempered by lots of neutrals.

“We opted for mostly light beige walls, creamy upholstery and white oak floors,” says Erica. “An all-white backdrop would have read too cool, but warmer neutrals add movement and sophistication.”

THIS PAGE & OPPOSITE Colour takes centre stage in this Washington, D.C., home, as evidenced by the library’s high-gloss turquoise walls. Tempered by neutral clean-lined furnishings and antiques, the look here is more elegant than eclectic. A vintage chest (shown at right) acts as an ersatz bar.

DESIGN, Erica Burns Interiors, ericaburns.com; Mill Springs Blue HC-137 WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore.

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“When you pick a strong colour like turquoise, the other hues you use should complement it, not compete with it.”

Sliding glass-panelled pocket doors, also finished in turquoise paint, seal off the library from the entryway and dining room as needed. The fresh trellis-patterned wallpaper just beyond the doors softens the turquoise hue, and offers a stunning transition to the dining room.

That said, the use of vivid colour is what really distinguishes the home. It makes its statement as soon as you walk in the front door and look to the right: Glossy turquoise paint cloaks the panelled library, where the homeowners enjoy an evening cocktail or relax with their books.

“When you pick a strong colour like turquoise, the other hues you use should complement it, not compete with it,” says Erica of her almost painterly approach. So across from the saturated high-gloss library, the dining room walls are a soft blush shade, and the dining chairs a more muted turquoise. In the kitchen, soft chartreuse accents perk up adjacent furnishings and elevate the bold backsplash. Meanwhile, subtle patterns throughout the home echo the palette but never overwhelm it. “It’s important to employ hues in different doses and textures,” explains the designer.

From the wainscotting to the arched doorways to the coffered ceiling, beautiful architectural details make the bold colour choices read as sophisticated. Incorporating antiques alongside RIGHT & BELOW The homeowners’ mahogany dining table was stained an espresso shade to match the legs of the dining chairs, while the chandelier, a contemporary take on a traditional tiered fixture, ties into the gilt antiques. These elegant Old World touches keep the blush and turquoise colours looking timeless.

Old Country OC-76 WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore; DINING CHAIRS, RH Restoration Hardware.

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A chartreuse vinyl wallcovering is a practical finish that gives the butler’s pantry it s own identit y.

RIGHT The butler’s pantry connects to the all-white kitchen, with its Shaker-style panelled cabinetry and oil-rubbed bronze hardware. Chartreuse lends an unexpected jewel-box-like feel to the small space.

ABOVE & LEFT In the large kitchen, a double-height island features a perfect prep station at one end and a breakfast bar at the other. A backsplash of turquoise quatrefoil tiles as well as a custom blue and chartreuse patterned Roman shade link the kitchen to the other rooms in the house.

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the clean-lined contemporary furnishings also imbues elegance, and metallic hits help. “I used warm brass and gold accents in the formal rooms for an Old World feel,” says Erica. “And in the back of the house, which is lighter and more casual, I worked oil-rubbed bronze into the lighting and kitchen hardware.”

The finished home is elegant and unexpected. “Some people would find these colours hard to integrate into a home while keeping it elegant,” she says, “but we are so happy we pulled it off!” It just goes to show that having the confidence to use colour and the daring to mix styles can yield unforgettable results.

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RIGHT & BELOW Dark oil-rubbed bronze cabinetry hardware works with the dark wood frames of the Chippendale-style stools to anchor the space while nodding to the antique furnishings that accent the rest of the home.

The antiqued mirror of the bar’s backsplash adds another touch of time-honoured sophistication.

ABOVE & OPPOSITE In the eat-in area, botanical-print drapery is trimmed in turquoise to provide an element of the home’s signature colour. Meanwhile, soft chartreuse dining chairs set around a whitewashed pedestal table feel fresh and sunny; their nailhead trim adds a traditional touch to the space.

Baby Fawn OC-15 WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore.

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“It’s important to employ hues in different doses and textures.”

“An all-white backdrop would have read too cool, but warmer neutrals add movement and sophistication.”

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LEFT & ABOVE The family room off the kitchen is connected to the lush green backyard. For balance, the designer used a palette of cream with subtle pops of colour, such as in the chartreuse gourd table lamp and the turquoise toss cushions.

The shelves flanking the fireplace are backed in chocolate brown to create definition and let the displayed objects stand out.

A shelved coffee table is always handy, providing two surfaces for pretty storage.

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1 CLEAN CONTEMPORARY NEUTRAL ENVELOPE + HITS OF BLACK + SUBTLE PATTERN + SAVVY STORAGE PHOTOGRAPHY EMA PETER

GO WITH THE FLOW Two-tone cut-marble floor tiles add a soft and subtle pattern that becomes high-impact when carried up one wall of the shower (shown opposite). “The shower’s glass enclosure shows off the tiles, establishing continuity, and keeps the room feeling open and airy,” says designer Amber Kingsnorth.

Modernizing this handsome master bathroom meant going back in time. “It is a heritage property that was converted into townhomes,” says designer Amber Kingsnorth, who was enlisted to update the entire townhouse, located in Vancouver’s vibrant South Granville area. “It had builder-grade finishes inside, and the homeowners wanted it to feel more true to its origins.” By incorporating traditional architectural details, cleanlined elements, subtle pattern and a crisp, neutral palette, the designer created a tailored space that respects the property’s history but still feels modern and fresh.

A wall-mounted faucet keeps the counter looking clean and spacious.

SEE THE LIGHT A single smoked-glass and black aluminum sconce serves as a statement piece and adds a stunning vintage hit to the room. “I like how the smoky glass brings in warmth,” says Amber. The marble-look engineered quartz countertop and backsplash tie in with the marble floors. Matte black elements like the wall-mounted faucets and mirror frames offer crisp contrast to the soft white and grey hues dominating the palette.

IT’S THE LITTLE THINGS Small details were added to increase functionality.

For example, the vanity’s two top drawers were outfitted with shallow internal units.

“You can keep smaller items, such as toothbrushes, toothpaste and hairbrushes, in there and store larger items below,” says

Amber. Next to the built-in armoire, a small nook with outlets allows the homeowners to keep items that plug in, like hair dryers, tucked in the corner and out of the way.

DESIGN, Mak Interiors, makinteriors.ca; CONTRACTING, Fifth Element Construction; Chantilly Lace OC-65 WALL PAINT, Pewter 2121-30 CABINETRY PAINT, Benjamin Moore; CABINETRY FABRICATION, Munro Woodworking; FLOOR & WALL TILE, Aeon Stone +Tile; custom MIRRORS, Niki Design & Glass Studio; SCONCE, Roll & Hill; SHOWER FIXTURES, Brizo; CABINETRY HARDWARE, Bradford Decorative Hardware.

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OPEN & SHUT CASE Enlarging the bathroom allowed Amber to incorporate both extra storage and a double-sink vanity. A built-in armoire serves as a linen closet and houses a tilt-out laundry hamper, while open shelves provide a spot for attractive toiletries and useful accents.

Traditional detailing, such as the feet on the toe kicks, crown moulding and Shaker-style cabinetry, add character: “It’s a nod to the heritage vibe of the house,” says Amber, “and prevents the room from feeling too austere.”

Wire baskets are perfect for keeping clean hand towels and face cloths within easy reach.

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BOLD BLACK WALLS + SCULPTURAL BRASS ACCENTS + BORDERED FLOOR + VARIED TILE TREATMENTS PHOTOGRAPHY TRACEY AYTON

Brass-hued hardware and fixtures warm up the cool black and white space.

IN THE BLACK The Calacatta marble floor with black granite inlay is the elegant nod to Old Hollywood that designer Chrissy Cottrell was looking for. “Black and white bathrooms aren’t uncommon, because they are incredibly classic,” she says. “So I wanted to bring this one up a notch by adding an extra punch.” The rich black walls make the floor pop and let the inlay detail really shine.

Subtle contrasting tile treatments in the shower stand out amid all the black.

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green granite countertops and white cabinetry that had turned peachy-cream over time, this master bath was in desperate need of an overhaul.

“It was like the 1980s called and wanted their bathroom back!” says designer Chrissy Cottrell. Part of a complete condo renovation in Vancouver’s Yaletown area, the bathroom was given a dramatic elegant vibe that blended with the rest of the Hollywood Regency-inspired space. Contrasting the room’s white elements with a black envelope creates striking drama, while brasshued faucets and fixtures enhance the richness of the space and pay homage to the home’s glamorous old L.A. feel.

GET IT TOGETHER The bathroom’s unusual footprint presented some challenges. “It’s like a rectangle with a corner cut off,” says Chrissy. “I usually like to have two sinks in an ensuite, but we didn’t have the space for that.” Instead, the designer created an elegant vanity with recessed cabinets highlighted by geometric brass pulls and a sleek marble countertop that matches the floors.

The wall-mounted faucet and simple cylindrical sconces are integrated into a counter-to-ceiling mirror. “I wanted the vanity and mirror to look like one cohesive unit,” she says.

TAKE A SEAT A typical tub and shower combo was ripped out and updated with a stand-alone shower featuring classic dark-grouted ceramic subway tiles and a mosaic marble tile floor. Brushed

champagne bronze fixtures complement the room’s luxe look, and a built-in bench (not shown) clad with a marble top, adds functionality. “Every shower should have a bench,” says Chrissy. “Who wants to shave their legs standing up?!”

DESIGN, Chrissy & Co., chrissyco.com; CONTRACTING, custom VANITY, MIRROR, LIGHT FIXTURE, SCONCES & VANITY HARDWARE, Curated Home by Chrissy & Co.; Onyx 2133-10 WALL & CEILING PAINT, Benjamin Moore; VANITY COUNTERTOP, FLOOR TILE, Aeon Stone + Tile; SHOWER WALL TILE, Ames Tile & Stone; SINK FAUCET, SHOWER FIXTURES, Universal Supply Co.

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LUXURIOUS SOAKER TUB + GLASS & MARBLE GALORE + VINTAGE-LOOK FLOORING + CLEAN-LINED VANITY PHOTOGRAPHY STEPHANI BUCHMAN

By recessing the mirror into the wall beside the tub, the designer created a decorative ledge for pretty and personal items.

Large mirrors ref lect the stunning porcelain marblelook wall treatment, amplifying its luxe look.

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Ali Budd was renovating her north Toronto home slowly but surely when things took a surprising turn. “The master bathroom wasn’t a priority until it was pretty much falling through the ceiling and I had to do it out of necessity,” she says.

To create a retreat-like setting, inspired by a Parisian bathroom she found on Pinterest, Ali expanded the footprint. The resulting 14½-by-8½-foot room was injected with bold pattern, textural elements and unexpected juxtapositions, creating a classiccontemporary look with just the right amount of edge.

THE BIGGER, THE BETTER The shower’s Nero Marquina marble bench is a functional element that offers a hit of contrasting black and serves as a striking decorative piece. “I didn’t want to have a built-in bench because we were doing the whole shower in glass,” says designer Ali Budd.

“This is a beautiful piece and I love that you can see it from all sides of the room.”

MIX MASTER Ali incorporated a mix of textural elements and patterns while adhering to a sophisticated neutral palette to create a serene sophisticated space with wow factor. The floating vanity has a reclaimed-wood veneer that adds essential warmth, and its thick porcelain countertop ties in with the stunning porcelain-clad walls on the opposite side of the room (both of which look like marble). With their bold geometric design,

the black and white porcelain floor tiles are both classic and modern. Porcelain tiles covering the wall behind the vanity have a white-painted brick look that offers urban edge. “Mixing a lot of different materials and finishes is what makes a space pop,” says Ali.

DESIGN, Ali Budd Interiors, alibuddinteriors.com; Cloud White CC-40 WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore; VANITY, Watchtower Interiors; porcelain WALL & SHOWER SLABS, VANITY COUNTERTOP, Stone Tile International; FAUCETS, SHOWER FIXTURES, BATHTUB, Taps Bath Centre; FLOOR TILE, Mettro Source; BENCH, Marble Treasure; MIRRORS (above vanity), RH Restoration Hardware; PENDANT LIGHT (above bathtub), Elte; SCONCES (customized), The Home Depot.

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BLACK, WHITE & GREY PALETTE + WARM WOOD ACCENT + GRAPHIC TILES + SUBTLE TEXTURE PHOTOGRAPHY STACEY BRANDFORD

A single hit of wood warms up the space and ties into the wood-look wall treatment.

An intriguing tile combo (porcelain blackened-oaklook on the walls and patterned on the f loors) keeps the eye engaged.

The

third-floor master bathroom in designer Shirley Meisels’s midtown Toronto home was meant to be. After moving into the 100-year-old Edwardian house with her family several years ago, she gave the interior a facelift and decided to create a master suite on the third floor. It was previously a big, open family room and bedroom. “We used the footprint of the bedroom as our bathroom,” says Shirley. “The previous owners had actually already plumbed it in hopes they would one day create a bathroom there, so we got lucky.” In the spacious area, it was easy to design the eclectic, modern and edgy space Shirley envisioned.

SOLID PERFORMER A mix of patterns, textures and neutral colours (the warm wood tones with crisp black, grey and white) adds depth. The contemporary walnut vanity has slim metal legs to make it look like furniture and provide an edgy aesthetic; its thick acrylic countertop, which has integrated sinks, feels substantial. Niches in the wall behind the mirrors provide handy storage, and a Jonathan Adler sconce lends glamour to the space.

EAVES DROPPING Tucked under the eaves, the master bathroom’s sloped ceiling offers both cozy architectural character and a few challenges. “We tested all sorts of different configurations to see what would get us the best flow, and it made the most sense to put the stand-alone tub under the eaves,” says designer Shirley Meisels. Pulling it out from the wall allowed

for the necessary head clearance, and a floor-mounted faucet takes advantage of the plumbing underneath the floor. “I didn’t want to have to build out a wall to accommodate a wall-mounted faucet,” she says.

DESIGN, MHouse, mhouseinc.com; Oxford White CC-30 WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore; VANITY COUNTERTOP, BATHTUB, MIRRORS, SINK FAUCETS, SHOWER FIXTURES, Roman Bath Centre; FLOOR TILES, Mettro Source; SCONCE, Universal Lamp.

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NEW MODERN BUILDING BLOCKS FOR THE

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A healthy dose of statement tiles in pretty patterns is a trusty antidote to a lacklustre room soft on drama.

At once classic, bold and striking, black accents, whether in large or small doses, ground a room.

e Cement Zenith TILE in Black and White, 8", $6 US per tile, Clé, cletile.com.

e Beauti-Tone Silent Sea C12-1-0515-3 PAINT, Home Hardware, homehardware.ca.

f Encaustic cement Valencia TILE, 8", $7 per tile, Saltillo Imports, saltillo-tiles.com.

c Large Vintage MIRROR in Bronze, $329 US, Pottery Barn, potterybarn.com.

in the dark

e Marble Spot WALL KNOBS in Black, $25 each, EQ3, eq3.com.

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MELT OUR COLD BLACK HEARTS! WE’RE CRUSHING ON BLACK MARBLE AND MATTE, ALL THE WAY!

e Encanto encaustic cement Cean TILE in 01, 8", $13 per tile, Creekside Tile, creeksidetile.com.

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c Rubber-Coated stoneware SOAP DISPENSER, $7, CB2, cb2.ca.

BATHROOM faucets

sconces

Sleek modern faucets imbue a clean spa-like feel. We love these ones for their striking geometric shapes.

e Moen chrome-plated brass Arris one-handle FAUCET in Chrome, $345, The Home Depot, homedepot.ca.

Vintage schoolhouse-inspired sconces temper the new modern look and offer striking style juxtaposition.

e Jonathan Adler for Robert Abbey electroplated brass and glass Rio SCONCE, $360, Universal Lamp, greatlighting.com.

f Stoneware and glass Vitemölla SCONCE, $30, IKEA, ikea.ca.

c Jason Wu for Brizo powder-coated brass two-handle wall-mount FAUCET in Matte Black, $840, Masco Canada, mascocanada.com.

wall flower

A MINIMALIST’S DREAM, WALLMOUNTED FAUCETS KEEP COUNTERTOPS FROM FEELING CLUTTERED.

e Cedar & Moss brass and glass SCONCE in Oil-Rubbed Bronze, $254 US, Rejuvenation, rejuvenation.com.

f Grohe chromeplated brass Feel Starlight one-handle single-hole FAUCET, $184, Lowe’s, lowes.ca.

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Great Minds

DESIGN ALIKE A neuroscientist and a designer put their heads together to make a west Toronto new build feel like home.

TEXT BETHANY LYTTLE PHOTOGRAPHY STACEY BRANDFORD STYLING STACY BEGG

In the living room of this stunning Toronto home, gold and soft peony pink accents are combined with high-contrast colours (seen in the artwork) for a dramatic impact.

DESIGN, Lark & Linen Interior Design, larkandlinen.com; American White 2112-70 WALL PAINT (throughout, except master bedroom), Chantilly Lace OC-65 TRIM PAINT (throughout), Benjamin Moore; SOFA, RUG, RH Restoration Hardware; blush ARMCHAIR, COFFEE TABLE, OTTOMAN, West Elm; SIDE TABLE, CB2; custom DRAPERY, TOSS & LUMBAR CUSHIONS, Tonic Living; PRINTS, Minted; TABLE LAMPS, Elte.

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etails matter,” says homeowner Ivonne Suridjan. “Whether the field is science, writing or design, what distinguishes an amateur from a professional is their attention to detail.” On the same day that she and husband Alex Cui bought their first home, Ivonne contacted a designer to take care of the details. “I love home decor, but I’m trained in science, not in design,” says the neuroscientist. “I wanted to experience the mind of someone who spends hundreds of hours a week focusing on making rooms beautiful.” That “someone” was interior designer and blogger Jacquelyn Clark.

The pair connected immediately. “I love that Ivonne knew what she wanted, yet was open to input,” says Jacquelyn. The house was less than 10 years old, with an awkward layout spread over four floors, switching from boxy rooms to open-concept spaces. “Architecturally, this was the exact opposite of Ivonne’s preference for older, more traditional homes. So, our challenge was obvious: How would we transform this builder-basic home into a place of timeless elegance?”

Since an all-traditional space can come across as more formal than inviting, Jacquelyn suggested ways to soften

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the look. She recommended adding layers of texture, such as velvet, silk and even a fuzzy ottoman topper, in the living room. She also noted that a blush and gold palette, though breathtaking, is on-trend, so it would be best to keep it to a whisper.

“For large pieces, go traditional. For accents, go trendy,” says Jacquelyn. “That way, your home never goes out of style.” The living room’s blush-coloured chair, though, was a happy exception to the rule.

“I simply fell in love with it,” says Ivonne. But the piece wasn’t available in Canada. That’s where Alex came in. “Can you believe he actually drove to Buffalo, N.Y., and brought it back? Amazing!”

As the project unfolded, Ivonne expressed a desire for more contrast. To that end, she and Jacquelyn changed the kitchen island from cement grey to black and echoed it in the adjacent dining room with a black sideboard. A tonal backsplash in a bold geometric pattern amplified the contrast, while wooden shelves and stool seats bring warmth to the grey, blush and gold scheme. “The wood’s gold tones play into the palette without being

ABOVE To make the most of the awkward nooks flanking the fireplace, designer Jacquelyn Clark added inexpensive beadboard and custom shelves. “Switching up the display will keep the room feeling new,” she says. Her styling tips? “Work in groupings of three, five or seven. Lean artwork. Stack boxes and books. And play with texture.”

PITCHER, ORB, HomeSense.

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RIGHT & OPPOSITE In the dining room, a rough-hewn farm table paired with classic chairs achieves casual elegance; a bench that can slide beneath the table makes the most of the small space. Overscaled and modern, the chandelier (a total splurge!) serves as a youthful take on tradition.

DINING TABLE, DINING CHAIRS, RH Restoration Hardware; BENCH, Wayfair.ca; SIDEBOARD, Casalife; PRINT, Minted; CHANDELIER, Elte; TABLE LAMP, Serena & Lily; GLASSWARE, IKEA.

A panelled feature wall adds visual interest and an air of formality.

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obvious,” says Jacquelyn. For a little sparkle, a metallic gold finish was selected for the dining room chandelier. And the whole time, Ivonne felt like a key part of the design process.

“I’d never worked with a designer before,” says Ivonne. “I thought of decor as an end point. But what I learned from Jacquelyn is that home design is a process. It constantly evolves. And even though it’s creative, you need a plan.

It’s methodical, too. As a scientist, I get that!

“Jacquelyn made me feel like a collaborator – I learned so much. Now that we’re done, Alex and I can begin to add in pieces that have a story. That’s something that’s missing, since our house is so new to us. But hey, we can’t fake time and we can’t fake life. So, we’ll just have to let it unfold – and let the design unfold with us!”

ABOVE & OPPOSITE Minor changes in the small kitchen garnered big results.

The marble backsplash was a worthwhile splurge for the crisp visual interest it offers. Floating wooden shelves warm up the neutral, which originally had a boxy bank of ugly brown cabinets. A black-painted island and a pair of eye-catching globe-shaped pendant lights make the room look distinguished yet fun.

Custom CABINETRY & SHELVES, Flexwood Fine Cabinetry; Cement Gray 2112-60 CABINETRY PAINT, Benjamin Moore; BACKSPLASH TILES, Saltillo Imports; STOOLS, West Elm; custom DRAPERY, Tonic Living; RUNNER, HomeSense; PENDANT LIGHTS, PlaidFox; citrus TREE, Apricot Flowers.

RIGHT In a corner of the kitchen, a floating counter offers a place to do work and accommodates a small self-serve bar area.

Brass TERRARIUM, agate BOOKEND, HomeSense.

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Displaying all-white dishware keeps the look streamlined and doesn’t steal the spotlight from the backsplash.

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RIGHT & BELOW The entire top floor of the house serves as the master bedroom, which includes a walk-in closet that feels like a dressing room thanks to soft details, such as the tufted ottoman and linen armchair.

CABINETRY, IKEA; ARMCHAIR, RH Restoration Hardware; TOSS CUSHION, Tonic Living; OTTOMAN, Elte Market; pinecone PRINT, Minted.

OPPOSITE In the master bedroom, a petal pink and rich grey palette is expressed in textural velvet and silk. A parade of black and white art prints accentuates the room’s arched ceiling, while white woodwork keeps the space looking bright and clean.

Nightcap P5205-14 WALL PAINT, Para Paints; BED FRAME, NIGHTSTANDS, TABLE LAMPS, BENCH, BEDDING, LUMBAR CUSHIONS, RH Restoration Hardware; PRINTS, Minted; pink TOSS CUSHIONS, Turkish TOWEL, Tonic Living.

Get the LOOK Fabrics and paints for recreating this home’s pretty palette.

Cement Gray 2112-60 PAINT, Benjamin Moore, benjaminmoore.ca.

Linen Bamboo Path FABRIC in Rose, $49 per yard, Tonic Living, tonicliving.com.

Polyester Lux Velvet FABRIC in Blush Pink, $30 per yard, Tonic Living, tonicliving.com.

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Pretty perfume bottles displayed on a mirrored tray add an elegant feel.

“For large pieces, go traditional.

For accents, go trendy. THAT WAY, YOUR HOME NEVER GOES OUT OF STYLE.”

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RECIPES SARAH OWENS

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When we think of comfort food, it’s usually hearty warm soups, stews or casseroles that come to mind.

However, one look at Sarah Owens’s book Toast & Jam and we’re craving that classic panacean combination of bread and spread. Here, we feature our favourite preserves – both sweet and savoury – to top loaves, crackers, muffins and more.

GINGERED SWEET POTATO BUTTER MAKES 4 CUPS

2⅓ 1 ⅔ 2 ¾ 2 ¾ ¾ ¼

cups roasted sweet potato, skins removed cup cubed cored peeled apples cup grapefruit juice tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice cup sorghum syrup tsp finely grated fresh ginger tsp cinnamon tsp fine sea salt tsp nutmeg

EXCERPTED WITH PERMISSION FROM TOAST & JAM (ROOST BOOKS, AN IMPRINT OF SHAMBHALA PUBLICATIONS, INC.) BY SARAH OWENS ©2017

Place the roasted sweet potato, apple pieces, grapefruit juice and lemon juice in a food processor and process on high until the mixture is relatively smooth.

Transfer the mixture to a medium saucepan, stir in the remaining ingredients and place the pan over medium heat. Cook for about 25 to 30 minutes, stirring occasionally and then often toward the end of cooking to prevent scorching, until the mixture thickens and smells fragrantly caramelized. The mixture will bubble, hiss and steam like active volcanic lava.

Transfer the sweet potato butter to clean airtight jars and store them in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.

VANILLA CITRUS MARMALADE MAKES 8 CUPS

3½ lbs citrus fruits (such as oranges, grapefruits, tangerines) 2 lemons 3½ cups citrus juice (from the above fruit) 2 cups water 9½ cups granulated sugar 1 plump vanilla bean ¾ tsp grapefruit bitters Halve the citrus fruits and lemons and juice them until you obtain 3½ cups of juice; set aside. Remove any remaining pulp from the citrus halves, reserving any seeds. Wrap the juiced lemon halves and any seeds in cheesecloth (the pith and seeds contain pectin that will help the marmalade set), tie with baker’s twine and place the bundle in a large heavy-bottomed pot. Shred, slice, or chop the remaining citrus peel to your preference and transfer it to the pot. Add the reserved juice and the water. Cover the pot and let sit overnight at room temperature.

The next day, place a plate in the freezer

GINGERED SWEET POTATO BUTTER

COCONUT JAM

the set test Place a clean, thin plate in the freezer at least 10 minutes before you’re ready to test your jam.

When you are near the end of the suggested cooking time, remove the jam from the heat and place a small dollop onto the cold plate. Return the plate to the freezer for 2 to 3 minutes.

Test for a set by gently nudging your fingertip into the dollop of jam. If a wrinkled skin has formed or your finger mark remains, your jam has reached the setting point. If the jam pools into a runny liquid, this is an indication that it is not ready and needs more cooking time.

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for a set test (see opposite page) and sterilize your jars. Preheat the oven to 250°F. Place the sugar into a heatproof bowl and place it in the oven to warm.

Bring the pot of citrus to a relaxed boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 to 45 minutes or until the mixture has reduced by about onethird and the peel is completely tender. Turn off the heat and remove the cheesecloth bag from the pot. Using the back of a large spoon, press the cheesecloth into a fine-mesh sieve positioned over a bowl, releasing as much pectin-rich liquid as possible. Transfer this liquid back to the pot. Split the vanilla bean, scrape the seeds into the pot, and toss in the pod. Gradually stir in the warmed sugar until it’s completely dissolved. Add the grapefruit bitters and return the pot to medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a relaxed boil again and let it cook for 20 to 40 minutes, gently stirring only occasionally to prevent scorching. Test for a set after 15 to 20 minutes. If the marmalade hasn’t set after 20 minutes, continue cooking until it is ready (this may take another 15 to 20 minutes, depending on the pectin content of the fruit).

Once the mixture passes the set test, turn off the heat. Allow the marmalade to rest for a few minutes, then stir well and ladle into the hot sterilized jars, being careful to include equal amounts of peel and syrup in each jar. Position the lids and rings and heat process for 5 minutes and then store.

TOMATO MARMALADE

COCONUT JAM MAKES 1¾ CUPS

1 1 5

14-oz can full-fat coconut milk cup coconut sugar large egg yolks

Combine the coconut milk and sugar in a bain-marie set over medium-low heat. Cook until the sugar dissolves and the mixture feels hot when dabbed onto your inner wrist, about 5 to 6 minutes.

Meanwhile, lightly whisk the egg yolks in a medium bowl. While whisking constantly, slowly pour about 1 cup of the hot milk mixture into the egg yolks, then slowly whisk the warm egg yolk mixture back into the remaining hot milk. Continue cooking over low heat for about 45 minutes, whisking continuously to prevent the mixture from curdling. When the coconut jam has thickened to a pudding-like consistency and reduced by about one-third, strain it through

a fine-mesh sieve into clean airtight jars.

Seal the jars and place them in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 hours to set. The jam will keep for up to 1 week in the refrigerator.

TOMATO MARMALADE MAKES 6 CUPS

6½ lbs ripe whole Roma or San Marzano tomatoes 3½ cups granulated sugar 2½ cups citrus peel (from about 6 oranges, 2 grapefruits and 2 lemons) 1 cup mild honey ½ cup peeled, finely grated fresh ginger ½ cup freshly squeezed orange juice ⅓ cup freshly squeezed lemon juice 1½ tbsp red wine vinegar

2 cinnamon sticks 1 tsp ground allspice ½ tsp fine sea salt Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Carefully place the tomatoes in the pot and return the water to a brisk boil until the tomato skins begin to curl, about 1 to 2 minutes. Drain and transfer the tomatoes to an ice bath to cool. With a paring knife, peel away the skins and discard them. Coarsely chop the tomatoes, removing the cores, and place them in a large bowl. Toss the chopped tomatoes with the remaining ingredients and let the mixture rest at room temperature for at least 1 hour, or cover and refrigerate overnight.

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mixture to a large heavy-bottomed pot and set the pot over medium-high heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes. Lower the heat and simmer for 1 to 1½ hours, uncovered. Stir frequently in the last half hour of cooking so the thickened marmalade doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pot.

During the last half-hour of cooking, sterilize your jars. When the marmalade is thick enough to hold its shape almost solidly in a spoon, test for set using the chilled plate.

When the marmalade passes the set test, skim off and discard any foam that may appear on the surface and remove the cinnamon sticks. Ladle the marmalade into hot sterilized jars and position the lids and rings. Heat-process the jars for 10 minutes and then store.

FENNEL, PEAR & PEPPER PRESERVES

FENNEL, PEAR & PEPPER PRESERVES MAKES 8 CUPS

1½ 3 1½ 1½ 1 ⅓ 1 1 5 ¼

lbs fennel bulbs with fronds pears, cored and diced into ¼" pieces cups water cups freshly squeezed orange juice cup green Kasmiri or golden raisins, chopped cup freshly squeezed lemon juice tbsp orange zest tsp coarsely ground black pepper cups granulated sugar cup mild honey

Place a plate in the freezer for a set test (see page 108) and sterilize your jars. Peel and core the fennel bulbs. Slice the bulbs lengthwise and stalks crosswise into thin strips, reserving the fronds separately. You should have about 5 cups of sliced fennel bulb and stem and 1 packed cup of fronds. In a large stock or heavy-bottomed pot, combine the fennel, pears, water, juices, raisins, zest and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium-high heat and cook until the fennel is tender but still firm, about 15 minutes; turn off the heat and gradually stir in the sugar and honey until they are completely dissolved.

Return the fennel mixture to a boil over medium-high heat and let it cook for 15 minutes. Turn off the heat and test for a set using the chilled plate. If it hasn’t reached its setting point, continue to cook the mixture for another 5 to 7 minutes, then test again.

When the preserves pass the set test, ladle into hot sterilized jars and position the lids and rings and heat-process for 10 minutes and store.

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For more delicious recipes, check out Toast & Jam (Roost Books, $40).

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Chrissy & Co. chrissyco.com

ADH Fine Hardware adhhardware.ca

Custom Granite & Marble gogranite.ca

Aeon Stone + Tile aeonstonetile.com Alair Homes Forest Hill alairfh.com Ali Budd Interiors alibuddinteriors.com Ames Tile & Stone amestile.com Apricot Flowers apricotflowers.com Artefacts Salvage & Design artefacts.ca

D Design Within Reach dwr.com Doyle Design Group margiedoyledesign.com

Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.ca Bradford Decorative Hardware bradfordhardware.com Brizo brizo.com

C Caplan’s Appliances caplans.ca Casalife casalife.com CB2 cb2.ca Châtelet chatelethome.com

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G Ginger’s gingers.com Goemans Appliances goemans.com Green Light District greenlightshop.ca

Duane Erb Construction duaneerb.com Dupont Plumbing Supplies dupontplumbing.com DXV dxv.com

Avenue Road avenue-road.com

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Flexwood Fine Cabinetry flexwood.ca

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H H. Sewing Custom Drapery hsewingdrapery.com Habermehl Design Group habermehldesigngroup.com Habitat for Humanity ReStore habitat.ca/restore

Elite Signature Homes elitehs.houzz.com

Heritage Building Restoration Group 416-871-1645

Elte elte.com

Hermès hermes.com

Elte Market eltemkt.com

Hollace Cluny hollacecluny.ca

Erica Burns Interiors ericaburns.com

The Home Depot homedepot.ca HomeSense homesense.ca

F Farrow & Ball farrow-ball.com Ferreira Design ferreiradesign.ca Fifth Element Construction fifthelementconstruction.ca

I IKEA ikea.ca

J J. Ennis Fabrics jennisfabrics.com

K Klaus klausn.com

L Lark & Linen Interior Design larkandlinen.com Lumber Liquidators lumberliquidators.ca

O Olympia Tile + Stone olympiatile.com

P Paint it Like New! paintitlikenew.com

Mak Interiors makinteriors.ca Marble Treasure marbletreasure.com Metrie metrie.com Mettro Source mettro.ca MHouse mhouseinc.com Minted minted.com Munro Woodworking munrowoodworking.ca

N New Look Renovations newlook-renovations.com Niki Design & Glass Studio nikiglass.ca

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Taps Bath Centre tapsbath.com

Permanent Press Editions permanentpresseditions.com

Tara Fingold Interiors tarafingold.com

PI Fine Art pifineart.com

Tonic Living tonicliving.com

PlaidFox plaidfox.com

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Stone Tile International stone-tile.com

Primavera* primavera.ca

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U Universal Lamp greatlighting.com Universal Supply Co. universalsupply.bc.ca

RH Restoration Hardware rh.com Robert Allen* robertallendesign.com Roll & Hill rollandhill.com Roman Bath Centre romanbathcentre.com

S Saltillo Imports saltillo-tiles.com Serena & Lily serenaandlily.com

W Watchtower Interiors watchtowerinteriors.com Wayfair.ca wayfair.ca West Elm westelm.com

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Put your best foot forward and greet your guests in style with one of these chic and durable welcome mats.

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1 Coir Hey Good Lookin’, 30" x 18", $29 US, West Elm, westelm.com; 2 small woven polypropylene Triple Stripe in Deepest Blue/Soft Sand, 29" x 18", $49 US, L.L. Bean, llbean.com; 3 Bloomingville coir Hello You Lovely People with vinyl back, 32" x 16", $55, Wayfair.ca, wayfair.ca; 4 jute geometric, 26" x 15", $38, Drake General Store, drakegeneralstore.ca; 5 teak wood, 32" x 20", $139, Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca; 6 abaca Punch, 35" x 23", $80, CB2, cb2.ca.

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