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EDITOR’S LETTER

IF YOU OBSERVE CULTURE and design long enough, you’ll notice that trends are periodically repeated. You may be about to sell off the 1960s Danish teak furnishings you inherited only to discover that they’re highly prized again, and top designers are snapping them up in garage sales. Everything old is new again.

Observing design trends isn’t about slavishly jumping on the bandwagon to acquire the latest look. If the return of bell-bottom pants in the late 1990s was as unappealing to you as it was to me, chances are you ignored that trend. If you’re uninspired by the return of Mid-century Modern design, you’ll ignore that trend, too. Observing design trends is about noting what’s new and deciding whether it’s something you’d want to live with.

Design changes quickly because it’s driven by creative minds. And that’s what makes it fascinating. In this, our third annual Trends issue, we show you some of the changes that are driving design, architecture and lifestyles. One of the phenomena that excites me most is the trend toward creating green roofs. If green roofs become ubiquitous – and I hope they do – gardens and ground covers planted on the rooftops of commercial and residential buildings will have a salubrious effect on our ailing environment.

In the area of lifestyle trends, writer Julie Gedeon tells us about wine-tasting courses across the country. I think their growing popularity was inevitable. So many of us are earnest foodies who want to know about the wines that pair with the dishes we whip up for guests in our kitchens.

Susan Kelly tells us all about the colours you can expect to see in design in the coming year.

And because so many of us are working at home now, we offer you a guide to the funkiest furnishings and accessories for your home office.

Enjoy the trends while being ever mindful of whether they resonate with you.

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TRACEY ARIAL Writer Tracey Arial was inspired by entrepreneurs Janice Bednarz and Steve Papadimitriou, whom she interviewed for this issue. The married owners of a company that specializes in designing and installing wine storage spaces say that homeowners don’t need a large house to have a wine cellar. Condo-dwelling oenophiles can have them, too. “Their partnership shows the magical abundance created by mixing artistic ability with technological know-how,� Tracey says, adding that she plans to follow their example as she builds her seasonal urban-agriculture business.

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JULIE GEDEON Julie Gedeon invoked some of her decades of experience as a wine writer to report on the latest trends in wine-tasting classes across Canada. Wine’s appeal, she tells us, is growing across the country, and many of us are flocking to classes to learn more about it. Also for this issue, Julie profiled a blissful getaway in the Maritimes, a home on a Nova Scotia peninsula that boasts 360-degree views.

GILLIAN JACKSON Toronto photographer Gillian Jackson has been photographing interiors and exteriors for top designers for more than 11 years. For this issue, Gillian photographed the loft of designer Steven Sabados. “Upon entry, I was struck by the windows, which are massive and provide such even natural lighting,�

Gillian says. “I thought that for Steven, as an artist and designer, these creative conditions couldn’t be better.

In juxtaposition to the materials used to create the loft, I found that the terrace seamlessly tied the indoors with the outdoors thanks to its multiple seating areas and lush greenery that create privacy and the perfect social gathering space.�

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CONTENTS DESIGN

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Designer Steven Sabados loves spending time in his studio and on his patio

HAPPY HUES

Warm, bright colours and more neutrals trending for the year ahead

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UPDATING A MID-CENTURY HOME

A 1940s house in a soughtafter Montreal neighbourhood gets a needed refresh

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CONTENTS

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The ultimate guide to the best furnishings and accessories for home offices

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ON THE HOME FRONT The fascinating trends that are driving Montreal’s real estate market

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GLASSES IN CLASSES Foodies flock to wine-tasting courses across Canada

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A WINDOW ON QUALITY High-quality windows and doors are on offer in this expanding business

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A FOCUS ON HOME A garden centre branches out into fabulous furnishings and accessories

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DOWN TO GROUND Using geothermal energy is a great way to reduce heating and cooling costs

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MITIGATE DAMAGE THROUGH DRAINAGE New systems allow homeowners to prevent water problems

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HIS FAVOURITE SPACES Designer Steven Sabados loves spending time in his studio and on his patio

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APROPOS OF APPLIANCES An expert’s guide on how to outfit a large or small kitchen

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WINE ANYWHERE Condo owners can have wine cellars despite the size of their homes FABULOUS FACADES Company innovates prefabricated architectural concrete panels

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THE GREENING OF OUR ROOFS

Planting vegetation on roofs is good for the planet

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LIGHTER AND LARGER

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1. THREE-DIMENSIONAL DESIGN GODI’s Elegant collection incorporates 3d contouring, abstract shapes and clean lines.

These modernist vanities feature a vibrant high-gloss finish, crystalwhite quartz countertops and great function, including hidden side shelving and built-in leds in the mirror.

——— GODI Bathroom presented by Dezign Market 1­-888-­398-­8380 www.godibathroom.com

2. IT’S EASY TO BE GREEN Akio dinnerware features wide-rimmed plates, a low bowl and a classically shaped mug. An easy collection to mix and match, this handmade stoneware with a green-glaze finish can beautifully enhance any meal.

——— Pointe Claire Nursery Maison 261 Boul. Saint-Jean, Pointe Claire 514-695-5110 www.pcnmaison.com

4. GEOMETRY LESSON The new Enzo collection of luxury tables is stylishly sculptural.

Choose your base and tabletop colour. The size can also be customized.

Free delivery nationwide.

——— Eurostyle Furniture 6224 Decarie Blvd., Montreal 514-807-3863 www.eurohousefurniture.com

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3. STYLISH SHADES The Sunset shade gives you the ultimate light control, combining two shades in one with a sleek operating system. It offers a uniform room-darkening fabric that gives you the option of sheer light or total shade. But the function never compromises style. Custom blinds services are available at all Fabricville locations across eastern Canada, and a shop-at-home service is available free of charge in most locations.

——— Fabricville 1-855-533-2675 www.fabricville.com

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1. COZY UP A lightweight take on the popular Duffield, this robe is crafted of cotton jersey and lined with irresistibly soft fleece. For an indulgent experience, pair it with UGG’s Coquette slippers.

The traction-enhancing texture on the sole of the Coquette lets you take slipper comfort outside.

Made of sheepskin and detailed with a plush cuff, this slipper is very cozy.

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2. GOOD LOOKING The Alba is a pendant necklace that bears an evil-eye symbol. Because of the chain’s generous length, it can be paired with other items such as a favourite choker and everyday jewels.

——— Finish The Outfit www.finishtheoutfit.com

4. ATTRACTIVE AND HIGH-PERFORMING Inspired by high-performance European tilt-and-turn designs, Twist windows and doors feature sophisticated technology and meet North American building requirements. The design allows for maximum brightness and unimpeded views. Invisible spacers permit impeccable aesthetics while the frame and sash geometry are compatible with visible and invisible hinges.

——— Porte et Fenêtre Impérial 8533 Delmeade Rd., Mount Royal ~ 514-807-5139 690 Avila Rd., Piedmont ~ 579-995-0152 www.portefenetreimperial.com

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3. DEEP, PLUSH, COMFY Volta, a chair that swivels on its four inclined legs, is accompanied by a light footstool that transforms into a coffee table. Available in more than 1,000 fabrics, so it’s easy to find the perfect colour for your accent chair. Free delivery nationwide.

——— Eurostyle Furniture 6224 Decarie Blvd., Montreal 514-807-3863 www.eurohousefurniture.com

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1. CONTINENTAL SHELF The open-shelf beauty of the Shadow étagère by Worlds Away makes it a perfect statement piece for contemporary living rooms, offices and bedrooms.

Four green-lacquered shelves provide captivating display surfaces, while an open gold-leaf frame lends geometric appeal.

32" w x 75.5" h x 13" d. $2,899.99.

——— Pointe-Claire Nursery Maison 261 Boul. Saint-Jean, Pointe Claire 514-695-5110 www.pcnmaison.com

2. WIRED AND WARM These earmuffs are as classic as UGG’s iconic boot, and as modern, thanks to their audio capabilities. So go ahead and enjoy your music and podcasts while staying stylishly warm.

——— Linen Chest 1-800-363-3832 www.linenchest.com

4. COLOURFUL CURVES Give your home a conversation piece.

Josephine is a contemporary sofa that is an elegant head-turner. Its curvaceous, padded back is both comfortable and aesthetic.

Available in more than 1,000 fabric choices.

Free delivery nationwide.

——— Eurostyle Furniture 6224 Decarie Blvd., Montreal 514-807-3863 www.eurohousefurniture.com

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3. RICHLY ARCHITECTURAL The 2016 North American GODI collection features classic architectural lines, hand-turned spiral legs and a lush wood finish. Available in 35", 47" and 54" single and double vanities with open storage spaces and premium marble or quartz countertops. Finishes include a dark natural teak or whitewash.

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1. FRINGE ELEMENTS Bring back the best of the peace-and-love era with the zippered Free Spirit clutch bag available from Finish The Outfit. It’s the perfect accessory to enhance day or evening ensembles, offering plenty of space for your personal items.

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2. LIMELIGHT The delightful scent of tart lime, grapefruit and vetiver can fill your space thanks to the Persian Lime double-wick candle by Linneas Lights. Each candle is hand-crafted in small batches to maximize its scent and wax concentration.

Burn time: 60 hours. $39.99.

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4. SUITE DREAMS Enzo, a new luxury bed from Eurostyle, can be custom-made in your choice of size, colour, base and headboard. Available in a variety of beautiful colours. Free delivery nationwide.

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3. FLOORED BY BEAUTY Golden Elite introduces its new twolayered hardwood flooring. We show acacia wood with a hand-scraped finish.

It features a 2-mm acacia veneer over a framed hardwood core, ensuring stability and longevity. Available in a five-inch width, in natural (pictured here) and bronze finishes.

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DESIGN

Saturated hues and variations of yellow will be among the trending colours in the year ahead

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ANTICIPATION IS BUILDING in colour forecasting circles in advance of the fall launch of new collections from the paint companies. Will pale pastel or all-white interiors continue to prevail? Or are there more vibrant colours ahead?

Quebec-based Sico is a paint company that maintains a team of colour experts.

They analyze trends in everything from technology to fashion and lifestyle to determine which colours will resonate with consumers, says Geneviève Paiement, Sico’s brand manager. “Last year Buckwheat Yellow was our 2016 colour of the year,” she says. “We think it will have a place of prominence into the new year, and you’ll see more warm golden colours as well.”

In that, Sico may have been ahead of the trend. Colour experts who have released forecasts for 2017 say yellow will be strong, with the shade influencing other colours as well. It adds warmth to shades of greens and turns blues into variations of aqua.

An independent organization that looks at colour trends, The Color Marketing Group, has already chosen a 2017 Color of the Year for North America: Thrive, a fresh, yellow-based green. In a release, the group said: “… this green will establish itself as a colorful symbol for growth, strength and endurance.” •

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“… this green will establish itself as a colorful symbol for growth, strength and endurance.”

Photos: Farrow & Ball. (Left) Lower Walls: Peignoir No.286 Estate Emulsion. Upper walls: Inchrya Blue No.289 Estate Emulsion. Woodwork: Worsted No.284 Estate Eggshell. Floor: Worsted No.284 Floor Paint. (Right) Wallpaper: Gable BP5406 is priced $230 per 11-yard roll.

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Paiement sees a gradual evolution in colour choices ahead. Pastel shades, especially delicate shades of pink and purple, will continue to be strong. In parallel, there are pale sandy tones and water-inspired blue-greys and blue-greens. “It’s all part of the trend of seeking more calm in the home,” she says. For drama, accents of contrasting darker neutrals – charcoal, deep brown, black – will be big.

Sherwin Williams surprised colour observers when it named an off-white called Alabaster its 2016 Color of the Year. Benjamin Moore was on a similar wavelength, naming Simply White (oc-117), a warm creamy hue, its favourite for 2016. “White can’t be ignored. It continues to be so prevalent and highly important in home decor,” says Sharon Grech, colour and design spokesperson for Benjamin Moore and regular decor expert on city-tv’s Cityline show. “It was time to acknowledge that.” Purists might quibble that white is a neutral and not a colour. But Grech points out there are 250 shades of white in the Benjamin Moore collection. And while warm-undertoned Simply White (oc-117) would qualify as a neutral, there are definitely non-neutral whites out there, such as Ice Mist, with its hint of cool blue. •

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“White can’t be ignored.

It continues to be so prevalent and highly important in home decor. It was time to acknowledge that.”

Photos: Benjamin Moore.

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Looking ahead to 2017, Grech says, change is in the air and it could mark a dramatic shift. “I think we’re moving away from the pastels,” she says. “More saturated colours are set to enter.” As well, she adds, colours will be more complex, tinged with other tones, especially grey. But have no fear that the effect will be sombre or depressing; this design expert sees them as simply more serious and grounded.

And that could mean it will be more difficult to tell the neutral shades from the true colours in 2017. Grech sees such colours as Benjamin Moore’s Antique Pearl as indicative; it’s slightly pink with a hint of grey and purple-grey undertones. Expect to see more complex combinations, she says.

The forecasting season culminates in December when the Pantone company also names a colour of the year. It then becomes a benchmark that guides the design choices of everyone from interior and fashion designers to wedding planners and florists. Pantone’s dual picks for 2016 were Rose Quartz, a pretty pink, and Serenity, a sky blue. “They’re kind of like deeper tones of what we used to associate with babies,” says Aleem Kassam, designer and partner at Kalu Interiors, an interior design firm in Vancouver. Baby love aside, he’s fond of using them as accents against neutral grey-and-white colour schemes for his clients. The effect has been soothing, nostalgic and easy to live with. His business partner, designer Phyllis Lui, has incorporated Rose Quartz into her own home, as accents in the bedroom, and living and dining rooms. “And so far, my husband has not complained,” she says. •

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“I think we’re moving away from the pastels. More saturated colours are set to enter. As well, colours will be more complex, tinged with other tones, especially grey.”

Photos: Sico.

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Like the non-colour white, metal finishes will become colours in 2017, the designing pair say. Coloured metals such as copper, gold, rose gold, brass and pewter are items of discussion in the design industry. Look to see bolder statements on hardware, or furniture or appliance finishes. And, just as in fashion, a metallic can be used as a neutral.

Kassam and Lui agree with Grech that emphatic and saturated colours are increasingly on-trend. The pair especially love jewel tones such as sapphire blue, ruby red and topaz yellow. “I recently covered a sofa with emerald-green upholstery,” says Lui. “It’s so dramatic and a big punchy piece, especially with accessories in gold, which is so in now.”

Whatever colours come into vogue, good design is about how they’re used, Kassam says. Make a bold colour statement in one room as a focal point, and then have it play a supporting role elsewhere in the home. And carry it from room to room. “Let it disappear and then reappear strategically throughout the home,” he says, “and create an intriguing scenario.” •

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“I recently covered a sofa with emerald-green upholstery. It’s so dramatic and a big punchy piece, especially with accessories in gold, which is so in now.”

Photos: Sherwin Williams.

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HEAVEN’S ABOVE

There’s a certain charm to the idea of a rooftop terrace, a patch of green amid all the grey and brown, the concrete and tar of most city skylines.

But there’s also a great deal of benefit from a rooftop terrace or, better yet, an entire green roof.

Green roofs confer aesthetic and environmental benefits

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The term “green” is sometimes defined rather loosely, so we’ll go with the definition used by Green Roofs For Healthy Cities, a North American industry association: a green roof is a “contained green space on top of a human-made structure,” a form of “living architecture.”

Ron Schwenger is principal of the firm Architek Sustainable Building Products, a living architecture technologies company in Vancouver. He explains a green roof as “vegetated overburden” on a roof, analogous to the overburden of shingles or tar and gravel. And we’re not talking about planters or other containers scattered decoratively across the expanse; we’re talking major coverage – up to an entire roof. •

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There’s no doubt that green roofs impart a sense of beauty and a feeling of being close to Nature amid urban concrete and glass. Green roofs touch both the public and private domains, says architect Owen Rose, principal of Rose Architecture in Montreal who has been building green roofs since 2004. “Greening of the city helps calm people down and produces less stressful environments,” he says. He also points out that “with any gardening, whether it’s the roof or the front yard or wherever, it creates opportunities for social exchange.” In addition, “There’s also a better connection between us and Nature. We’re more connected to why the environment is important.”

Apart from aesthetics, green roofs have immense practical value. They reduce the urban heat island effect. All those areas of the city that used to be grass and trees are now glass and concrete, being hit by sunlight and keeping local temperature elevated – a microclimate that’s unwanted in what seem to be increasingly warm summers. Countering this is vegetation, which has a daily dew and evaporation cycle. It also shades and reflects sunlight, helping to cool the area.

Green roofs play another important part in local ecology. “We rely very heavily on pollinators, both insects and animals, for our food supply,” Schwenger says. “A green roof provides habitat for insects.”

A vegetative carpet insulates a building during the winter and provides cooling through transpiration in the summer. According to the 2015 Annual Green Roof Industry Survey, some green roof systems reduce daily energy demands by as much as 75 per cent. The survey also notes that they provide an acoustic buffer year-round and help reduce pollution by trapping particulate matter and airborne pollutants.

Storm-water management is a major, if not the major, objective of green roofs in urban areas. Joy Schmidt, president of Vitaroofs International, points out that in dense urban areas “lots of condos are being built. Green spaces are being replaced with impermeable surfaces like concrete. Where is all the water going?” A heavy rainfall can quickly overwhelm storm sewers, as residents of Toronto and Montreal know all too well. •

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“A green roof retains a certain amount of water on the rooftop so it’s not a strain on the sewage system,” Schmidt says.

Although green roofs have been popular in Europe for decades, they’ve only recently been making an impact in North America. Schmidt did her bit to start the trend. In her native Germany she worked with Wolfgang Behrens, known as “the father of green roofs.” She was part of Behrens’s team that installed in 2002 what is one of the world’s largest extensive green roofs, on the Ford Motor Company’s plant in Michigan. When she arrived in Toronto, she continued advocating for green roofs. She was commissioned by renowned architect Eberhard Zeidler to install on his home what is claimed to be the first green roof on a Toronto residence.

In 2009, the City of Toronto, cognizant of the benefits of green roofs, became the first city in North America to require green roofs on most new development whether residential, commercial or institutional. Quebec is the first jurisdiction in North America with a province-wide set of norms for green roofs.

What goes on a green roof depends on the local climate. Sedums are popular, being hardy succulents that are drought-tolerant.

More elaborate installations can include grasses, flowers, vegetables and even shrubs.

For a homeowner, there’s an immediate practical reason to want a green roof: it protects the roof membrane. A green roof on a residence typically consists of several layers: at the bottom a root barrier, then a protection mat or a drainage layer (which usually can hold some water), a filter sheet, growth medium, and vegetation. These layers are protective of the roof membrane.

“A green roof can give a huge return on investment,” says Schwenger. “Roof membranes break down because of temperature differences between night and day; membranes are constantly expanding and contracting. A green layer on a membrane keeps the temperature constant, so a roof membrane can last four times as long as normal.” •

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“There’s also a better connection between us and Nature. We’re more connected to why the environment is important.”

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FOR MORE INFORMATION: Green Roofs for Healthy Cities - North America Inc. www.greenroofs.org

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Green Pages: Green Roof & Wall Industry Directory 2015/16. www.issuu.com/grhcna/docs/grhc

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Practically any flat roof can be “planted” as long as it is structurally able to carry the weight involved. (Some sloped roofs are also suitable but can be more complicated to deal with.) The investment required varies widely, depending on the type of roofing – membrane, built-up (tar and gravel), or modified bitumen (single-ply rolled) – and the structural strength of the building.

Rose, who has leed certification and is active in the Groupe de travail sur les toitures végétalisées (gttv) of Montreal, estimates that, in Montreal, costs run between $18 and $25 per square foot for a new membrane and a uniform vegetated roof; for a green roof system alone, the cost per square foot could be $12 – $16 for a basic installation.

The roof must also be maintained, just like a garden. Regular maintenance is required to sustain lush and healthy vegetation. The upside is that regular maintenance probably costs less than fixing a neglected roof, says Schmidt.

Installing a green roof is not a do-it-yourself project. The building must be structurally sound, which often requires assessment by a structural engineer. The installation is also best left to experts such as companies with plenty of experience or individuals with Green Roof Professional accreditation, conferred by Green Roofs for Healthy Cities. Some professionals with leed (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification are also well-versed in the installation of green roofs.

Green Roofs for Healthy Cities publishes an industry directory of reputable companies.

Having a green roof takes some forethought, but the results are worth it. It’s a boon for the environment, it’s a civically responsible thing to do. And it can soothe the spirit. As Rose says, a green roof can be “captivating, poetic.” Good reasons, all. •

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MAGIC IN THE MONTREAL MARKET Real estate broker Sylvie Ménard sees the factors that have impact on buying and selling of homes

AN AGING POPULATION, gentrified urban neighbourhoods, electric cars and safety.

What do these seemingly disparate things have in common? According to Montreal real estate broker Sylvie Ménard, they are factors that are driving Montreal’s real estate market.

As with most sectors of the economy, the real estate market is propelled by demographics, says Ménard, a broker with Groupe Sutton-Humania.

“The aging of the population is driving the market in the suburbs,” she says. “There are many single-family homes on the market right now.”

The migration of people from suburban homes into condos in the city is being driven by baby boomers, she adds. “These are homeowners who may have been in their homes for 30 to 40 years. They also may have cottages in the country or condos in Florida. They have too much real estate for their needs. So they’re downsizing into Montreal condos and are able to pay cash for them.” The Greater Montreal Real Estate Board reports that condo sales in Montreal were 11 per cent higher in July of this year than in the same month in 2015.

“Boomers are moving into Griffintown, Nuns’ Island, St. Henri, the Plateau Mont Royal and the Golden Square Mile,” Ménard says.

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a minimum of 1,000 square feet in size and A quest for safety is driving the purchase close to conveniences. They’re coming from of Montreal real estate by foreign nationals, the West Island, the South Shore and Laval. mainly Europeans and Chinese, she says.

And they’re aged between 60 and 75 years.” “They want luxurious pieds-à-terre in Montreal, As a result, she adds, there are “a lot of and they know the city is safe and cheap. For suburban single-family homes on the market $1.5 million, they can have a penthouse with available at affordable prices, which is great a 360-degree view. And Montreal offers more for young families.” for their money than Toronto and Vancouver.”

Another key demographic in the current real The market is currently a buyers’ market, estate market, she says, is university-educated which means there are, on average, at least 10 professionals, aged between 35 and 40. “Some properties listed for sale for each purchaser. have a child or two and they have money to buy That ratio is likely to shift in the next two years, homes. They’re buying in the Plateau and reno- says Ménard, as buyers come to view Montreal vated properties in St. Henri. They’re looking for as an excellent real estate opportunity. “Withthree-bedroom homes in urban neighbourhoods.” in two years, there will be fewer properties Ménard says buyers in this demographic want available, making it a sellers’ market,” she says. high-end architectural design. “They’re con- Ménard, who works with a partner, real verting duplexes into cottages in urban areas.” estate broker France Rémillard, says sellers And they’re stimulating the renovation market who attempt to sell their own homes without by gentrifying many of those areas, she says. the help of a real estate broker face an uphill One element that is having a surprising struggle in a buyers’ market. impact on the market, she says, is electric cars. She’s buoyant about the current state of “They’re going to change the market complete- Montreal’s real estate market. “My mind is 100 ly. Electric car owners need to plug in their per cent on real estate,” she says. “It’s so woncars, and not all condo buildings have plugs.” derful to watch the shifts in the market.” • The cost of retrofitting a building’s garage for specialized electrical outlets for cars is about $5,000. Ménard says that when she seeks condos for her clients who own electric cars, “I look for new buildings. However, in buildings that are not new, I ask if the garage can be retrofitted for my clients.”

“The aging of the population is driving the market in the suburbs. ”

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Increasingly, Canadians are working at home, either because they’re self-employed or they have jobs that permit them to telecommute. And that means that many have home offices. Shouldn’t that space be as beautiful and comfortable as the rest of the house? Here are Montreal Home’s picks for the latest home office furnishings and accessories to make you bounce into work every day with a smile, even if your workplace is just off the kitchen.

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1. THE WORLD AT YOUR FINGERTIPS Take a break from work to scan the planet. The Columbus Weimar 16-inch illuminated glass desktop globe, an updated version of a classic design, is hand-blown by German craftspeople. Though in a traditional style, the map’s cartography is contemporary. Illuminated from within, the globe stands 20 inches tall on a brass-coloured steel base. www.duraglobes.com. 2. DULY NOTED Notebooks are back as a fashion and design statement. Monocle’s a5 notebook, made in Germany, has a forest-green linen cover and a gold-embossed Monocle logo. Bonus: it contains 160 pages of high-quality ruled paper for all those important thoughts that need a home. www.monocle.com. 3. LET THERE BE LIGHT Light up your desk in style with the retro-looking ofs task lamp from Old Faithful Shop. Thanks to its walnut base, the lamp is solid and stable. North American-manufactured, it has three solid brass turn-key joints, and the walnut shade adds beauty and functionality. www.oldfaithfulshop.com. 4. A CASE OF ELEGANCE In an era of electronic communication, there is something delightful and refreshing about hand-written notes.

Store your best fountain pens in Ystudio’s pen case, a hollowed round container made of exotic wenge wood and brass. The colours of these materials darken with time. www.ystudiostyle.com. 5. DIVINE DISPLAYS A home office should be as beautiful as the rest of the house. Brazilian agates, with their rough exteriors and banded colours inside, bring beauty to an office wall. Sliced and polished, they can be displayed on bookshelves or credenzas. www.restorationhardware.com.

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6. TRAY PLAY Need more space on your desk? Add this attractive tray from Present & Correct that clamps to the underside of a shelf or desk with a brass screw. An ideal resting place for a plant, pen set or morning coffee, it’s made of powder-coated steel and is available in three colours and two sizes. www.presentandcorrect.com.

7. CLEVERLY COMPACT This modern take on the classic secretary by Jannis Ellenberger is unobtrusive and minimalist. The Intimo birch secretary desk is crafted of dark birch veneer over engineered wood and solid poplar. It can be flipped open to create a solid writing space. A hidden shelf holds a phone, laptop and tablet, which can be charged through a back cutout. 33.25" w x 19.75" d x 41" h. www.cb2.com. 8. SCHOOL DAYS Made in Quebec, the Bipède desk is modestly sized and reminiscent of a classic classroom model, making it perfect for a laptop or tablet. Made of solid cherry and maple plywood, it boasts adjustable feet and hidden hardware. It measures 83 cm h x 86 cm w x 41 cm d, but other sizes are also available. www.etabli.ca . 9. PLEASE BE SEATED The Rouka, an office chair that evokes memories of the best of the 1960 s, combines clean lines with the sinuousness of its five legs and brushed-brass casters. Designed by Jannis Ellenberger, the Rouka’s metal structure and velvety microfibre upholstery in a dusty charcoal colour bring a touch of Mid-century Modern design to the 21st century. 25" w x 20.5" d x 32.25" h. www.cb2.com.

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10. TABLING THE AGENDA Simplicity rules in the clean-lined Thibodeau desk from De GaspĂŠ. Its solid yellow birch top is 48 inches wide and its frame is made of black- or white-painted lacquered steel. Crafted in Montreal, the Thibodeau has storage space under its pop-up lid so you can keep the surface free of clutter. www.shop.degaspe.ca.

11. ARMED WITH GOOD LIGHT The right light in an office prevents eye strain and frustration. But light fixtures can be as attractive as they are functional. Allied Maker, a New York-based studio, is behind this 33-inch Arc wall lamp. It has a 10-inch hand-spun brass dome and a brass arm that swivels on the wall with a walnut cylinder handle. www.alliedmaker.com. 12. ILLUMINATING CONCEPT The Modern Rock is a marble pillar table lamp that can add a touch of home to your office credenza. The white Banswara marble base has a honed finish and is topped with a tier of dark grey Selwara marble. The cotton drum shade creates a soft glow. www.cb2.com. 13. PRETTY PENMANSHIP Toss out your plastic ballpoint pens and consider getting a writing tool that is so well crafted, it could become a family heirloom. The Pen Type-B is made of solid metal: its body is stainless steel and its sleeve polished brass. The ultra-high machining tolerances between the pen and sleeve create a piston-like effect. The pen falls slowly into its sleeve and makes a popping sound when pulled out quickly. The Type-B’s designers, Taylor Levy and Cei Wei Wang of CW&T, say the brass is purposely uncoated to allow it to acquire a patina over time. www.shop.cwandt.com.

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Raising a glass in class Canadians are increasingly turning to courses to learn about the complex subject of wine

BY JULIE GEDEON

IT WASN’T SO LONG AGO when the wine that Canadians drank came from a family’s stomped backyard grapes or a bottle of Baby Duck – neither being consumed often, if at all.

Canadians have dramatically expanded their palates in recent decades and are, globally, one of the top consumers of imported red, white and rosé wine by volume. In fact, Canadians consumed 32.7 million cases of imported wine in 2014, according to the wine and spirits trade show Vinexpo.

On average, we Canadians enjoy a bottle and a half of wine per month – double what we drank in 1990. This love of wine is widening among young adults and has led to a nationwide trend to learn more about the nectar of the gods.

Zeina Abdulkarim, who launched Zeina’s Kitchen in St. Lazare, Quebec to offer easy gourmet cooking classes, was eager to add her husband Robert Aboud’s passion about wine into the mix. “I had the holiday appetizers class planned and invited Robert to speak for a few minutes about the kinds of wine he would suggest for entertaining,” Abdulkarim says.

“People found it so interesting that I asked him if he wanted to hold a class every month.” •

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“My interest was sparked by several former co-workers who were aficionados.

I started taking part in informal wine tastings and picking up books that just amazed me in terms of how much there is to learn about the different varietals, styles, regions, climate, geography, history and culture.” iYellow Wine Club www.iyellowwineclub.com ---------UBC Continuing Studies www.cstudies.ubc.ca/wine 604-822-5606 ---------Zeina’s Kitchen zeinaskitchen@weebly.com 514-867-6138

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Aboud was eager to share the knowledge he’d gained over the past 13 years. “My interest was sparked by several former co-workers who were aficionados,” he says. “I started taking part in informal wine tastings and picking up books that just amazed me in terms of how much there is to learn about the different varietals, styles, regions, climate, geography, history and culture,” he says.

To further his understanding, he completed the certification courses offered by the globally recognized Wine and Spirit Education Trust (wset) in various cities, and he takes a systematic approach to wine tasting. “There are tools to assess a wine’s quality regardless of what you may think of it personally,” he explains. “Of course, the classes are all themed by grape, region or producer so most people sign up for the ones they prefer.”

Abdulkarim prepares tapas and other bitesized delights to complement the wine selection.

“Robert also explains what doesn’t go well with a particular style of wine,” she adds.

Wine clubs are providing another way for people to learn and to discover their preferences.

Angela Aiello began sharing her knowledge of Niagara wine by hosting informal tastings to make new friends when she moved to Toronto after growing up and working in wine country. A decade later, the iYellow Wine club boasts 20,000 members, most of them women.

“I had a sense from my work at a wine store that people wanted unpretentious, affordable and fun ways to learn about wine, as well as to meet others who shared their enthusiasm,” Aiello says. iYellow now runs approximately 60 classes annually at the iYellow Wine Cave on Queen St. The club also organizes casual wine-tasting

events in Toronto, as well as curated tours – often with vip access to winemakers – throughout the Niagara region.

“People learn differently,” Aiello says. “So we give them various options.” Membership is free with a pay-as-you-play fee structure and vip packages.

Various continuing education programs are now offering wine courses, including the University of British Columbia in Vancouver.

The five-week (three hours an evening) introductory course covers all the basics of how whites and reds are respectively made and the whole range of varietals.

“People can subsequently take courses about the wine regions of specific interest to them,” says Nina Parr, program leader of Languages, Cultures and Travel at ubc Continuing Studies.

“Our main instructor, Lynn Coulthard, is wset-certified, a sommelier, and very close to becoming a Master of Wine,” Parr adds. “She has used her vast knowledge to create a cohesive curriculum for us.”

In the yearly wine-and-food-pairing course, for example, Coulthard explains some of the chemistry involved as well as how to identify a wine’s components to know how to match them with specific food.

The classes are primarily for amateurs but some people in the restaurant business also pursue them. “Our courses are for beginners who do want to go more in depth in terms of acquiring tasting skills and doing some sensory training,” Parr says. “We started out offering the wine classes to complement our French and other language courses, but the strong interest in wine has given these classes a life of their own.” •

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SEEING CLEARLY Focusing on quality drives this manufacturer of windows and doors

YOU KNOW A BUSINESS IS DOING WELL when it expands and opens another facility. Adrian Seica, president of Porte et Fenêtre Impérial, founded his business in 2007 after seven years of learning on the job with other companies. Just under a decade later, he opened another showroom in Piedmont.

The company started as a manufacturer of windows, and now makes and/or distributes doors, too. The variety is large. Windows pretty much covers the gamut of fenestration: casement, single- and double-hung, awning, single and double sliders, tilt-and-turn, bow, bay. Doors covers house entrances, patios (swinging, tilt-and-turn, sliders), and garages.

The ability to offer a wide range of styles is one reason for the company’s success, but Seica says quality is also a major factor. He says that pvc parts are made from Boréal pvc supplied by P.H. Tech, an enterprise in Lévis that has been in the business for more than half a century.

“Very few companies in Montreal use this quality of pvc,” he says. “I’d say we have the perfect balance between quality and price. All our windows are Energy Star-certified. Our test results are above average.”

The company assures quality in workmanship, too. Installers must pass competency tests set by the Régie du bâtiment du Québec (rbq) and the Association des professionnels de la construction

et de l’Habitation du Québec (apchq). “We are certified Réno-Maître by the apchq,” Seica says.

The quest for quality extends further. For instance, there are three main materials used to make windows: pvc, aluminum, and wood.

The company manufactures the pvc windows as well as hybrid ones that feature aluminum on the exterior and pvc on the interior. The wood windows come from Sierra Pacific, a third-generation family-owned company that meets or exceeds the standards of the Sustainable Forestry Initiative and the stringent forestry regulations of California and Washington.

Likewise, Porte et Fenêtre Impérial makes doors but also distributes doors from such well-regarded manufacturers as Novatech and Garaga. If a client wants a special glass insert in a door (whether steel, wood or fibreglass), the company offers custom-made art glass from Vitre Art. Last but most definitely not least, the company provides service. It goes without saying that installation is done by Porte et Fenêtre Impérial’s experts. But the careful attention to a client’s needs and wants begins with the free quotes on a job after careful assessment. If the existing door or window is still in good shape, Seica is happy to advise a potential client against making changes. After all, he knows a good door or window when he sees one. •

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A store for all seasons Garden centre offshoot blossoms into a year-round business PHOTOGRAPHY: MARIEVE GAGNON

POINTE CLAIRE NURSERY MAISON Plaza Pointe Claire 261 Boul. Saint-Jean, Pointe Claire 514-695-5110 www.pcnmaison.com

WHAT DO YOU DO THROUGHOUT the rest of the year when you have a seasonal business? That’s a question with resonance for plant nurseries and garden centres. Sure, they can sell Christmas trees in December and potted plants year-round, but the bulk of demand is during the growing season.

Stephen Scheunert, owner of Pointe Claire Nursery Maison (also known as P.C.N. Maison), answered the question by branching out into home furnishings and housewares. The twist is that he hadn’t necessarily intended that offshoot to become the major enterprise that it is.

Scheunert established his garden centre in the mid-1980s. After a while, he realized that he could do more than simply sell gardening supplies. “I started going to gift shows and

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buying fancier pots and stuff for the garden centre,” he recounts. “From that, instead of putting the pots on shelves I thought ‘Why not use an armoire and sell that at the same time?’

That’s what started the furniture thing.”

Observing that European garden centres were doing a thriving trade in items for the home as well as the garden, he continued building up that side of his business, starting with lighting, then expanding the product line into furnishings – but not just any furnishings, store manager Cameron MacDonald is quick to point out. The store has blossomed into a source for high-quality furniture, housewares and accessories that are not likely to be found in many other places on the island.

“We have an eclectic mix of items,” says MacDonald. “We try to stay with suppliers that not many stores in the West Island carry.” The store’s clientele is mainly 30- to 50-year-olds.

Accordingly, P.C.N. Maison’s offerings are au courant without being flyé.

“We like to carry things that are trendy but won’t go out of style,” MacDonald says.

“But we don’t go too far to stick with the trends; we get stuff that will last a few years or more in terms of quality and style.”

In the quest for quality, P.C.N. Maison eschews items made with veneers, instead offering furniture from such well-regarded companies as Rowe and Redford House. The furniture is made to order for each client.

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For example, someone buying an item by Rowe – sofa (plain, sectional, sleeper), chair, ottoman, upholstered bed or headboard – can specify the wood finish and choose from the many fabric samples on hand.

“Clients can borrow fabric samples to see if they’ll work with what their style is, or what they’re planning on renovating,” MacDonald says. Likewise, clients can choose the metal finish and stain or paint colour they want for the furniture made by Redford House such as beds, nightstands, dressers, dining tables, sideboards and coffee tables.

In the housewares section, P.C.N. Maison features tableware made by Blue Pheasant

and Canvas Home, and candles from Kobo, among others. The lighting department features luminaires (chandeliers, table lamps, sconces) by Currey & Company.

Much of the store’s stock is sourced from the USA and Europe, but locally made items are also available. “We have a lot of Etsy products that are handmade, made in small batches by artisans,” says MacDonald. And of course, there’s a huge selection of indoor plants that have been expertly tended in the store.

“We’re not like big-box stores,” Scheunert says. “This stuff is beautiful quality and unique. It’s for people who care about aesthetics and comfort and a special look.” •

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“A geothermal heating and cooling system ensures lower energy consumption, helps you save on your electricity bills, and contributes to a greener and safer environment,” Lussier says.

“Compared to traditional heating and cooling systems, DX Geothermal systems are 70 per cent more cost-efficient than any other solutions.”

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that’s adapted for use with copper and is flexible enough to withstand ground movement.

“We think EarthLinked is the most successful company in manufacturing this type of system,” Lussier says.

An average two-storey house might require three wells for piping and system capacity. If the system must also handle a swimming pool, or radiant floor heating, or that daunting driveway, more wells might be necessary.

Klimfax does an evaluation of a property before recommending a specific configuration.

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The company also offers online resources that, among other things, help homeowners evaluate the savings they’d realize after switching to geothermal from traditional modes of heating and air conditioning. Once Klimfax installs any brand of geothermal system, followup/ maintenance service is also provided.

Governments are aware of the benefits of eco-friendly modes of obtaining or conserving energy, and they provide subsidies, grants, loans and tax credits for installing or switching to them from traditional hvac systems.

Quebec offers three programs, and “even some municipal governments are helping homeowners move to greener heating programs,” Lussier says. “They lend you $10,000 or $20,000 with no interest.”

An additional benefit: DX Geothermal can be controlled by many smart-home systems. And if it’s chosen, it’s controlled by smart homeowners … some of whom don’t even hate shovelling driveways. •

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WATER, WATER EVERYWHERE And company has ways to handle it MONTREALERS OF A CERTAIN AGE remember the flood of 1987, when the city was deluged with rain from a succession of thunderstorms. Storm sewers were unable to handle the load. Many homes were flooded.

The Decarie Expressway filled with water. Two people died. Storms like that are supposed to occur once in a century, but even lesser rainfalls can wreak havoc.

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According to Dinu Filip, president of drainage products manufacturer ACO Systems, storm water is one of the most destructive factors against property. “On paved surfaces without proper drainage, water will often pool and can cause damage,” he says.

The situation can be further complicated by regulations in some municipalities that require downspouts to be disconnected from weeping tile systems. “Water from downspouts should never be allowed to pool and infiltrate the ground next to a house’s foundation walls,” Filip says.

The potential result of uncontrolled water is structural damage and mould in buildings, items ruined in flooded basements, subsidence in driveways, contamination in swimming pools, and eroded landscape. Part of the cure

for this problem is to collect and handle surface water before it gets into the ground.

ACO Systems provides residential surface collection and dispersal systems to deal with storm water. The surface collection systems are of two types: point drains, also called catch basins, and linear drains, also called trench drains.

Both systems collect water from paved surfaces and move it through buried pipes to storm sewers or dry well systems; the water can also be moved away from a building to a creek, valley or landscaping, says Filip. A line drainage system allows for two-dimensional, graded paved surfaces to capture sheets of water and to improve aesthetics, he adds.

The choice of drainage system depends upon the size of the area to be drained, the traffic on the paved surface, aesthetics, and

user preferences. “In many retrofit applications, it is difficult to connect new drainage systems to the storm sewer if a pipe is not already available,” Filip says. “In such cases, using an infiltration system placed away from the building may be the easier option. An infiltration system is a void underground where water is temporarily stored. It slowly seeps into the ground after the rain passes.”

Historically, Filip adds, dry wells were common. “A dry well is basically a large hole in the ground filled with crushed stone; it has a 30 per cent volume of empty space that can be filled with water. However, modern products, such as ACO’s Stormbrixx, create 95 per cent volume for water storage, using modular, easy-to-assemble parts.”

ACO also offers discreet grids, made from recycled materials, which can be anchored in grassy areas to prevent erosion and support vehicle traffic.

Although it’s ideal to install drainage systems during initial home construction and landscaping, it is possible to retrofit a property. Filip says that “most people will not take action until something happens.

“But it’s more costly fixing things than taking preventive action,” he says. His best advice: “Handling water in a controlled manner may be the most effective and cheapest insurance.” •

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You can tell a lot about a person by which rooms he inhabits most when he’s at home. This past summer, Steven Sabados was most often to be found in his studio (which doubles as an office) or out on the patio. Both spaces, which he shared for eight years with Chris Hyndman – his partner in life and business until Chris’s untimely death in 2015 – are a haven for the designer and media personality.

“The patio, I spend all my time out there,” Steven says. “It’s summer; why wouldn’t you – right? You don’t want to be indoors. And I’m working in the studio a lot, painting.”

Like most visually oriented people, Steven hates clutter. This shows particularly in the studio, where a wall of storage units in the space keeps distractions out of sight.

“There’s computers and printers and things – all that stuff is behind there – plus the thousands of fabric swatches and all sorts of design materials and colour charts and everything,” he says. “Once it’s all open, it becomes a whole resource library. It’s nice to know that it can be sealed off. It becomes neutral ground.

It’s a very minimal space, and you can really focus on the task at hand and not be distracted.”

Steven did a degree in fine art when he was young, but he hasn’t always had enough time to devote to painting. “I haven’t been doing as much of it over the past few years; I’ve been so busy,” he says. “I guess now that, in light of everything that has happened, I’ve sort of gone back to painting as a form of therapy, if you will.

It’s my own inner therapy. I kind of get lost in my world, and I put my headphones on and sort of get lost in the work. It’s nice.”

Contemplating the studio and his paintings, he says, “This is my own personal journey.

It’s almost like a scrapbook for me.”

Scrapbook is a concept mirrored in the large vision board full of notes, pictures, fabric swatches and other types of aides-mémoire, occupying a partial wall at one end of the studio. Steven spurns the contemporary practice of storing everything in a smartphone.

“I used to literally carry a huge Day-Timer around with me, that I used to have little sticky notes and things in, so every day when I opened it up I would be ‘Oh, yes: that,’ ” he says. “I could go back and ‘remember that day?’ when I had a little idea about something. •

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A hotel in Thailand, with a fountain as a focal point, was the inspiration for the clean-lined decor of the well-appointed patio. “The whole outdoors is basically built around entertaining, so we can have great flow and lots of open space for people to mill around,” Steven says. “It faces east. You can see the lake from there, and the sunrise every day, which is beautiful.”

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“Now you go into your phone, and go into your notes, and it’s all the same. I don’t know what the heck’s in there. It’s not visual for me; it’s just type.” Ergo the vision board, even though it comes perilously close to being the kind of cluttered object that Steven finds off-putting.

“It’s nice that it’s contained in a big strong frame so, although there’s a ton of visual clutter going on, it’s contained,” he says. “It feels curated in a sense, even though it’s not. If I had that stuff sprawled all over the table, which when I’m working I do, I get overwhelmed and antsy because I don’t like clutter. I also lose things everywhere too. Out of sight, out of mind, and maybe it could have been a great idea, but it’s gone.”

One great idea that’s come, not gone, is The Goods, a new daytime show debuting on October 3 on CBC. Steven is one of four hosts of differing expertise who will explore among themselves and with guest experts how to live a healthy, happy and stylish life.

“It’s fun that we’ll get to teach each other, and we can sort of have the journey with the viewer,” he says. “And our studio [which he did not design] is spectacular,” he adds with relish.

Steven has also been busy with the launch of a website and a new line of items for the S&C home furnishings collection that he and Chris launched in 2007. Steven characterizes the new line’s furniture, area rugs, lighting, bed and bath textiles, and decorative items as reflecting both his taste for edgy accents as well as Chris’s penchant for classic style. •

“It’s fun that we’ll get to teach each other, and we can sort of have the journey with the viewer.

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An arbour at one end of the patio shelters the dining area. The nuts-and-bolts section, with cooking equipment and controls for the lighting, sound and watering systems, is hidden behind a partial wall with mirrored French doors.

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Steven says he keeps the studio “quite minimal, in the sense that nothing is distracting.” But he loves the vision board: “I guess because I’m a visual person I need to see it; otherwise it just doesn’t happen. If it gets put in the file and the file ends up in a cabinet, then it’s gone.”

All this activity makes the 600-square-foot patio a welcome place when respite is needed.

It’s large, running the width of the apartment, and is divided into several “pockets,” as Steven calls them: the main area, with seating and a fountain, that first greets visitors; places for lounging; a dining area; and, hidden behind a partial wall, the barbecue and other important but not necessarily decorative necessities (including electronic controls for the lighting) for gracious and comfortable outdoor living and entertaining.

True to the tastes of Steven and Chris, the patio decor is relatively subdued, somewhat reminiscent of a hotel garden.

“It’s not overwhelming with different types of plants in pots and things,” Steven says. “That was always Christopher’s vision: he’d like no more than three colours. Just grey, black and green – that’s it. Then you get the colour of the sky, blue, and there you go: four colours.

“And he always liked the simplicity of not a lot of types of plants. We’d have two types of plants – just the hostas, just the ferns. And we’d have two cedars, so it was very minimal in that sense.

Especially since you’re looking out over buildings and trees, and there’s a lot of visual clutter.”

Steven concludes quietly, “Simplicity and repetition, I think, is the most calming.” •

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LIGHTER AND LARGER

A dark, cramped duplex is redesigned for space, light and family life

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“It’s a house, not a museum, a place where people live and cook and eat.”

THE CLASSIC MILE END DUPLEX, with its brick facade and spiral exterior staircase, is a heritage treasure. Inside, though, it is often dark and cramped, with its small rooms opening off a long, sombre hallway.

That was the scene when the team from award-winning architectural firm La Shed arrived to visit the young couple who wanted to convert their Mile End duplex to a single-family home. The homeowners wanted a bright, fresh modern house with a family room, an open kitchen and a patio in the backyard. They dreamed of a home that would be warm and calm, a place of respite from their busy urban lives.

The trouble was that their brick house, built in the early 1900s, had suffered a series of unfortunate renovations over the years, botched jobs that had stripped its interior of character and history. What’s more, there were problems with mould and structural weakness.

The facade of the historic house, with its spiral staircase, guillotine windows and worked-metal cornice, was protected by heritage regulations, so it could not be altered. That meant keeping the original small windows and front door.

For the interior, however, the architects – led by the firm’s founders Yannick Laurin, Renée Mailhot and Sébastien Parent – imagined a wide-open, three-storey contemporary space with sunlight flooding in through generously proportioned windows and doors at the rear of the house. •

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La Shed custom designed the kitchen cabinets, leaving ample open shelving to display tableware and serving pieces.

The countertops and island counter are made of polished concrete, which repeats the concrete used in the flooring in the living room, dining room and vestibule. It was also used for the outdoor patio. Stools by Hay: Jamais Assez; pendant lighting above the island counter: Lambert et Fils.

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“From the minute the walls came down, everything in this house changed.�

The fridge is hidden, built into the wall beneath the stairway, which also hides the doorway to the basement. In the dining room, the Scandinavian-inspired furniture is from Jamais Assez.

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The interior of the structure was gutted and the spaces reconfigured to create an open plan on the main floor, with a kitchen, living room and dining room.

The architects designed a vestibule just inside the original front entrance and also a bicycle workshop (one of the owners is an avid cyclist who owns several bikes), plus a powder room and laundry room.

A floor-to-ceiling bookcase serves as the dividing feature between front and back, public and private – what the architects call a barrière d’intimité. Beyond it, the new part of the house is aglow; sunlight streams in at every possible angle because of a wall of windows and sliding doors.

On the main f loor, there’s a large and airy kitchen clad in knotty pine, chosen for its homey look and natural warmth. Unlike some contemporary kitchens, it boasts open shelving and ample space to display utensils and serving ware.

Architect Yannick Laurin says the family wanted their house to feel lived-in, and that’s the kind of house his award-winning firm designs. “It’s a house, not a museum, a place where people live and cook and eat,” says Laurin. “We like to highlight the everyday in our designs, not hide it.” •

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The new kitchen, which is in a 10-foot extension at the rear of the house, is the centrepiece of the design. It is a two-storey space with views onto the garden and an ample island with a long polished concrete countertop. It can be seen from anywhere on the first floor and even the second floor, thanks to an open office that overlooks it.

Throughout the house, white walls and tiles keep the decor decidedly spare, with touches of black – in the kitchen stools and light fixtures, for example – as a counterpoint.

Exposed wood beams, knotty pine f loors and kitchen cabinets add organic warmth.

And because a lively family lives here, there are a few well-placed jolts of colour: in the canary-yellow floor-to-ceiling sliding doors that lead to the patio, for example, and in the children’s bathroom, where an orange inset cabinet forms a horizontal stripe.

The bedrooms are located on the second f loor, with a hallway connecting the children’s rooms to the master suite, which includes a bedroom, bathroom and open office.

Atop the roof, the architects added a smaller third floor with generous windows and sliding doors onto a deck, a space whose vocation is fluid. For now, it serves as a family room and music room for the owner, who uses it to play his guitar.

The views here are spectacular: on one side the copper dome of Église Saint-Michel l’Archange, and on the other the iconic Mile End château d’eau.

“From the minute the walls came down, everything in this house changed,” says Laurin. “It was all cramped and dark, and now it’s nothing but light.” •

A white metal staircase in a zigzag configuration is anchored to the walls and connects the three storeys of the house. It is closed in between the first and second storeys, to make room for the fridge, but upstairs it remains open to allow light to enter from the rooftop mezzanine. To maximize light, the bathroom features two sliding doors that, when open, let light move through the second floor.

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APROPOS OF APPLIANCES There are many new products on the market for kitchens IF YOU’RE PLANNING a kitchen renovation, there’s a good chance you’ll be in the market for new appliances. You want the best, but choosing the right appliances can be a challenge. We asked Mark Eglington, president of Euro-Line Appliances, to discuss current trends in his industry, what’s next for appliances, and how our lifestyles are affecting those trends.

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Q: Mark, in urban areas, people are living in smaller spaces than ever before, yet homeowners in modestly sized condos and apartments still want top appliances. How can they have the best appliances despite restricted floor space?

A: Living spaces today are getting smaller at a time in which property values continue to escalate. It’s important to choose appliances to suit your lifestyle while ensuring they don’t occupy prime kitchen real estate. We are seeing a trend among homeowners of small- to midsized condos opting for German and Italian products, which typically are smaller, boast the lowest energy consumption in the industry, and are built to the highest standards.

Q: In some cities, small homes – laneway homes in Vancouver, for instance – are affecting the appliance market. What are you seeing in that regard?

A: Our focus at Euro-Line has always been to meet the needs of consumers in shrinking living quarters. It started with the multi-residential construction boom in densely populated Canadian cities, which proved that smaller living quarters can still provide a beautiful lifestyle, and has evolved into the conversion market. We are seeing garages, basements, sheds, and laneway structures converted into micro-homes that can accommodate boomerang kids, renters, in-laws and out-of-town guests. These spaces are tiny, but living small does not mean compromising the quality of the home. We have created the Kompakt Kitchen, which comprises everything you need and fits into just six feet. We’ve won awards for this, with the most recent being at the International Interior Design Exhibition (iidex), where it won gold. The Kompakt Kitchen, with appliances from Porter&Charles and Liebherr, provides an oven, microwave, fridge, induction cooktop, sink, faucet, instant hot and cold water, soap dispenser, dishwasher, hood fan, pull-out table and storage space in a concise and functional space. This configuration has also been well received by the hospitality industry, as well as university residences.

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Q: What appliance finishes are popular right now?

A: There is a handful of appliance finishes available: enamel (white and black), glass (white and black), stainless steel, or fully integrated.

Glass and enamel products are considered the most value-friendly while stainless steel is the most premium. Fully integrated offers a customizable space, so costs fluctuate depending on the finish. Stainless steel has always been the most popular. It offers durability, great aesthetics, a sanitized surface, and will match any kitchen. There’s even fingerprint-free stainless steel, which facilitates cleaning without corrosive chemicals.

Q: Panelled appliances – those that are concealed behind cabinetry – have gained in popularity in recent years. How is the appliance industry responding to that shift?

A: People gravitate to this option because they want uniqueness in their kitchens. The European companies we represent have always been strong in integrated appliances. Liebherr, for example, has a large market share in Canada in this category. Of course, cooking appliances cannot be panelled because they generate heat. So manufacturers such as AEG have moved toward flush-fit built-in appliances with a stainless steel finish.

Q: What are homeowners most likely to want: gas or electric cooktops? Why? A: It depends on where they live as well as personal preference. For most urban condos, the original owner decides on the type of cooking s/he prefers and the unit is built accordingly.

Even if you renovate your kitchen, you will likely face problems in terms of the cost of running a new power-supply line, as well as the red tape involved in getting permits from a condo corporation for the change. As a result, new owners tend to keep the type of cooktop that they have in their unit. Generally, electric burners are safer and easy to use, but they eventually shows signs of wear and tear.

On the other hand, gas is a consistent and inexpensive heat source, and the temperature is immediate and easily controlled. However, some people shy away from the open flame, and the thought of gas lines running through their homes can be unsettling.

Q: Induction ranges have been gaining in popularity in recent years. Is this a trend that is likely to continue?

A: Induction is one of two major advancements in the home cooking industry (the other is steam – so good). Induction gives you all of the benefits and safety features of cooking on an electric surface combined with the precision temperature control and immediate results offered by a gas cooktop. It doesn’t create a source of heat directly from the cooktop to the cookware. Instead, it uses an electromagnetic current to activate the magnetic materials in the cookware, turning the pot or pan into the burner itself. Any change in temperature is immediate, and the reaction at full power is so strong that you can even boil a small pot of water in as little as 90 seconds. Moreover, the cooktop never gets hot enough to cause bodily harm, nor does it get hot enough to burn food onto the surface, so cleanup is quick and easy.

Induction is not a new method of cooking; it’s been used in commercial applications for years but it has been too expensive for the home market. Modern manufacturing technologies have made it possible, and now induction cooktops are the most heavily sought-after piece of cooking equipment. •

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Tastefully done Oenophiles who inhabit condos can have wine cellars despite space restrictions

BY TRACEY ARIAL

STATISTICS CANADA CALLS WINE “one of the most popular alcoholic drinks in Canada,” based on its volume of sales year over year since 2008. Quality wines from British Columbia, Ontario – and to a lesser extent Quebec and Nova Scotia – are starting to attract attention, while imported brands from France, Italy, the United States, New Zealand, Australia and Latin America continue to grow in popularity.

The increasing interest in wine has come at the perfect time for Papro Consulting and Cable Wine Systems, Toronto-based companies that specialize in custom wine-storage spaces. Owned and operated by married couple Janice Bednarz and Steve Papadimitriou, they use quality materials and design innovation to enhance wine storage spaces, including those in condominiums.

“A lot of people want to show off their wine cellar,” says Bednarz. “When a condo owner doesn’t have enough space for a walk-in, we create a reach-in wine cellar. We want this new cellar to look like it’s always been there. The space can be a whole wall or it can be only two feet wide. It’s not an ‘off the shelf.’ ” Since creating their company in 2004, Papadimitriou and Bednarz have developed innovative solutions to space and technical challenges.

One of their early ideas involved using glass enclosures to store wine as an accessory within a room rather than shrinking the viewable space. “We still get the question ‘are you the glass enclosure wine cellar people,’ ” says Bednarz. “I don’t know if we were there first to do it, but we were at the forefront of that movement.”

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They also developed their own minimalist cable racking system, and are now experts at integrating glass, wood and metal in a single unified look. “Typically, we use a maximum of three styles in a single project, but one recent project included multiple racking types,” says Bednarz. “The gentleman kept changing his mind about what he wanted. He ended up wanting a wide combination of racking styles from champagne shelves to wood bins. That was our most eclectic project, but it was beautiful.”

Bednarz describes two additional design tricks in that project that recovered lots of space. A faux brick finish matched an exposed

brick wall in the condo without sacrificing depth, while a mirrored ceiling gave the wine cellar the illusion of more height. The project also featured a quiet cooling system. “You’re limited with cooling units in small spaces,” says Papadimitriou. “In most homes, the cooling system can be installed almost anywhere, but in a condo, there are fewer areas to dissipate the heat generated by the condenser.

In order to address this issue, we use a cooling system that does not create heat and results in a functional space that is properly cooled.”

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We had to use a crane to get them through the patio doors.”

Papadimitriou relies on more than 30 years of construction experience to solve such challenges, while Bednarz’s passion for design and marketing keeps the business current and creative. Along with the couple, Papro Consulting employs six full-time and two part-time employees. •

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INNOVATION IS A CONCEPT that Avac Béton takes seriously. “This is a family business, and innovation is part of the tradition,” says Virginie Leclerc, general manager of the Eastern Townships-based company, which produces prefabricated architectural panels for building facades.

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“There’s no longer any need to look to Europe for forward home design.”

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Leclerc, who also takes a hand in the design And this is not your grandmother’s prefab. process, has teamed up with her husband Avac Béton has built a reputation for quality Steve, the company’s project manager. The homes that – since most construction takes duo is leaving its mark by taking Avac Béton place offsite – can be erected in one to two days. in new directions.

What’s set in concrete is a high level of sound Avac is an acronym composed of the first insulation, outstanding energy efficiency and letters of the first names of founder Alain impressive structural integrity. The company Brouillard, daughter Virginie, son Alexandre also provides assistance with delivery, installaand wife Christiane. In 1982, Alain Brouil- tion and technical services. lard pioneered manufacturing techniques Now that the Leclercs have been handed for crafting concrete products for the civil the reins by Brouillard, the couple is adding engineering sector. Fifteen years later, that to the Avac Béton offering. Quebecers love expertise enabled the company to develop contemporary design, but it takes a different architectural and structural panels for sin- approach to execute the aesthetic’s typically gle-family homes. It was then adapted to com- pure, crisp lines and sharp edges in prefab mercial buildings, condominiums and hotels. slabs. “So this year, we launched a new system

called panö,” says Virginie Leclerc. “It’s kind of my baby, something I’ve always wanted to do.”

The new prefab construction method requires no special columns or corners, so minimalist and seamless designs can be executed. As in traditional design, concrete can be molded to produce special effects, perhaps a sculptural shape, or etched lines or textures.

The only limit is the architect’s imagination.

Although the surface may be sleek and minimalist, the inside of a panö home boasts the same kind of performance Avac Béton is known for. Six-inch-thick wall slabs are pre-constructed and then installed using a crane. Without studs or nails, thermal bridges are non-existent, making the home highly energy-efficient. It also means that walls harbour no moisture or mould, a boon for people with respiratory problems.

The technology allows for year-round construction, even in the off season. Summer or winter, the same installation process is used. In contrast, traditional masonry is more labour-intensive. To join bricks or stones requires mortar, a material that can react badly to cold temperatures.

Avac Béton homes are designed and built in Quebec for local conditions and tastes. “There’s no longer any need to look to Europe for forward home design,” says Virginie Leclerc. •

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Time for a Change A 1940s home in a sought-after Montreal neighbourhood gets a makeover

Vast windows on the house’s redesigned back facade flood the interior with light, and the glass reflects the surrounding landscape.

LIFE IN AN AUTHENTIC MID-CENTURY-STYLE home is not an experience Catherine Fauteux would like to repeat. Before their 1940s-era house underwent a stunning transformation, Catherine and her husband Frédéric Ruel, both chartered professional accountants, lived in it with their daughters, aged two and four. “Not much had been done to the original house,” Catherine says. “It was so dark, with tiny windows and closed-off rooms.” Not to mention ancient kitchen cabinets, only one bathroom and peeling vintage wallpaper.

It took more than a year for plans to be approved and permits issued. Why it was worth the wait: the house lies in a protected area of Rosemont called Cité-Jardin. Begun

in 1941 as a suburban planning experiment, the district features single-family dwellings on cul-de-sacs that connect with pedestrian alleyways leading to a central park. With another large park and golf course nearby, the verdant neighbourhood soon became très recherché. Later decades saw unfettered renovation with homes doubling or even tripling in size. Now, the borough severely limits the surface area of homes and insists the original architecture be respected.

To navigate the bureaucratic maze and bring their home into the 21st century, the couple turned to the design team at La Shed Architecture. They liked the look of this Plateau-based firm’s portfolio and its track record •

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Floor-to-ceiling windows connect the dining room with the outdoors. The dining table was custom designed by La Shed Architecture. Chandelier: Lambert & Fils; dining chairs: Ikea.

The kitchen’s contemporary cabinetry boasts details that recall the home’s 1940s origins. The shape of the drawer pulls and the tiny marble mosaic tiles are typical of the period.

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A bank of custom walnut cabinets adds warmth to the contemporary kitchen and seems to rise seamlessly from the hardwood floors. White lacquer cabinets provide contrast and complement the Corian countertops. Walnut counter stools: Kastella.

with other projects in the area. They liked it enough to turn over to the firm’s team not only the design of their home but also that of the interior furnishings.

“Our aim was to give the home a contemporary update while letting the soul of the original shine through,” says Yannick Laurin, architect and co-owner of La Shed. As with every project, it was a joint effort among Laurin and partners Sébastien Parent and Renée

Mailhot, also architects. They eventually gained approval for a new design that included an additional bedroom and bathroom in a 400-square-foot rear extension. A guest room would go in the finished basement along with a family room and another full bathroom.

“Let there be lots of light” was the homeowners’ prime directive. Because of restrictions, not much could be done to open up the original street-facing facade; it was given

a refresh. The architects had freer rein on the backyard side. The result: spectacular floor-toceiling windows on both storeys of the extension, right up to the pitched roof. The team aimed to create the sensation of no back wall; it seems to almost dematerialize as the large surfaces reflect the surrounding green space.

The main floor was gutted, and walnut flooring was installed throughout. The kitchen and dining room face the backyard as •

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The architects chose family-friendly furnishings for the living room. Side tables: Hay; sofa: G. Romano; wool rug: Etsy. The vintage walnut coffee table is a garage-sale find.

before; the main entrance and living room face the front. Stage centre and demarcating the two areas, a dramatic staircase made of a pleated sheet of solid steel was installed. Light dances off the transparent surface of the wall of glass encasing it on one side. “We wanted to make it the masterpiece of the main floor,” Laurin says, “a feature that would amplify the light, airy feeling.”

On the top f loor, the architects went vertical to create the illusion of more space.

They blew out the original ceiling to reveal the beams and rafters, thereby exploiting the 12-foot peaks of the slanted roof. Insulation

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was applied from the roof side, so that the original structure would be highlighted. “The exposed structure brings out the original charm, like being in an attic,” says Laurin.

“Painting them white gives a modern touch.”

The couple sacrificed having a top-floor master suite so that both children could have their own bedrooms adjacent to them. The full bathroom that the bedrooms share is configured around a central vanity. Instead of “his and hers” sinks, a trough sink extends the length, suspended to provide a storage shelf and cabinetry beneath. A walk-in shower lies on one side of the vanity, the bathtub on •

“Like the rest of the house, it’s amazing how the architects got everything to fit without feeling cramped.”

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Sophisticated charm prevails throughout the house. All three top-floor bedrooms have a spacious yet cozy feel, thanks to the exposed original rafters. Yellow chair and bed throw: Hay.

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The bedrooms share a full bathroom uniquely configured around a central vanity. A walk-in shower is adjacent to one wall, the bathtub opposite. Both areas are lined with rectangular marble tiles, contrasting with the black ceramic floor tiles.

Instead of his-and-hers sinks, a custom trough sink made of Corian extends the length of the vanity, suspended to provide a storage shelf and cabinetry beneath. The sliding walnut shelf atop it serves as a counter.

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“We are very happy living here; it’s a beautiful home and functions amazingly well for us.” the other. “Like the rest of the house, it’s amazing how the architects got everything to fit without feeling cramped,” says Catherine.

The countertop with its seamless sink is molded Corian, as are the kitchen work surfaces. Its soft white hue served as inspiration for the home’s monochromatic colour scheme. The designers matched the wall paint colour and the lacquered surface of the kitchen cabinetry to it. For contrast and drama, they incorporated splashes of black throughout: on the window frames, bathroom floor tiles and staircase. The stark contrast with

the white walls adds a touch of contemporary sophistication.

It’s a stylish home but there’s a homey warmth as well, Catherine says. And the couple appreciates that the designers seemed to understand the practical needs of family life. They’ve designed elements such as an entryway that is wide enough for strollers, and sightlines that make it easy to keep an eye on children. “We are very happy living here; it’s a beautiful home and functions amazingly well for us,” says Catherine. •

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