Toronto Home - Winter 2016-2017

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EDITOR’S LETTER

CANADIANS COMPLAIN loudly about winter. After all, it’s cold, damp, snowy and dark. I’m not one of those people. I have come to love winter, not just because it’s ski time outdoors – that’s a big selling point – but because it’s also the season when we hunker down indoors.

Think of a snowy evening when the wind is howling outside and you’re reading an engaging book by a crackling fire with a cozy wool throw around your shoulders. Sound good? Now imagine heading off to sleep. You climb into a comfortable bed, topped with a puffy duvet. Sweet dreams.

This, our annual Winter issue, features your guide on how to create that cozy bed in a beautifully designed bedroom for a restful sleep. The obvious place to begin is with a great mattress in a beautiful frame. Once you’ve got it, you’ll want to get some gorgeous linens and duvets.

And because this is the dark winter solstice season, it’s the perfect time to evaluate the quality of the lighting in our houses. Lighting tends to be one of those design elements that many of us overlook when redesigning or renovating our homes. Our advice-filled feature about how to buy lighting is an illuminating piece about getting the most bang for your buck when selecting lights.

The winter solstice season is regarded as the season of light in many cultures around the world. So to light up your holiday season, we give you our annual holiday gift guide to help you select perfect presents for your loved ones.

And finally, because we hunker down indoors during the winter season, we offer you several profiles of exquisitely designed homes. If you’re dreaming of renovation projects ahead, you’ll get plenty of inspiration on these pages. I hope you’ll enjoy reading them in front of a crackling fire with a warm wool throw around your shoulders. As the snow swirls outside, may you enjoy the warm sanctuary of your own home.

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CONTRIBUTORS

SUSAN SEMENAK Susan Semenak is a Montreal writer and artist who is always looking to strip life down to its truest essentials. She says she fell in love with the Withrow Park house designed by Dvira Ovadia, which she writes about in this issue. “I love the way so much style is packed into a pretty small space,� she says.

TRACY ARIAL Writer Tracey Arial was inspired by entrepreneurs Janice Bednarz and Steve Papadimitriou. The married owners of a company that specializes in designing and installing wine sto­ rage spaces say that homeowners don’t need a large house to have a wine cellar. Condo-dwelling oenophiles can have wine cellars, too. “Their partnership shows the magical abundance created by mixing artistic ability with technological know-how,� Tracey says.

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Photographer Larry Arnal, who works with top designers across the GTA and Canada, says it’s always a pleasure to photograph projects by interior designer Jane Lockhart. “Her design sense is timeless and her attention to every detail is spot-on,�

Larry says. “Whether it’s a traditional space like the one in this issue or something more contemporary, Jane’s work is a favourite for me to photograph. Each project Jane creates holds something inspirational for enthusiasts of all styles of design.�

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CONTENTS DESIGN

112 ON THE COVER

Scott McGillivray and his family move to a home designed for family fun

TRUE TO THE NEIGHBOURHOOD

A century-old home is updated to fit in with its surroundings

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Designer Jane Lockhart creates a contemporary interpretation of Craftsman style in Oakville

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LIGHT THE WAY

An expert discusses the best way to buy lighting for the home

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WOVEN WONDERS

Rug designer Robin Gray shows why weaving is an art form

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EDITOR’S LETTER

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THIS JUST IN A selection of new items for your home

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GLITTER AND GLOW

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WELCOME ABOARD Toronto company custom-designs yachts for a high-end clientele

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BUILDING IN THE BACK How to create a new deck or stonework in an existing backyard landscape

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PRESENTS OF MIND AND HEART Toronto Home’s annual holiday gift guide

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FINE FLOORS A Toronto rug company is still in business after more than a half century

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

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STOP SUFFERING A doctor reveals strategies to deal with chronic pain

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APPLIANCE RELIANCE Our guide on the best European appliances for the kitchen and laundry room

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WINE ANYWHERE Condo owners can have wine cellars despite the size of their homes

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LOCATION, LOCATION, LOCATION An Etobicoke home in the right neighbourhood gets a needed update

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WRITTEN IN STONE Hossein Davari specializes in custom stone-carving and sculpting

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BATHING BEAUTIES New designs in bathroom vanities are making a splash

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TREASURE HUNT A Thornhill store specializes in finding beautiful items from around the world

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CONCRETE RESULTS How to get the best surface finish in concrete

EMBEDDED IN STYLE

What’s hot in today’s beds and bedding

A HOME OF ONE’S OWN

After designing houses for her clients, architect Brenda Izen creates one for herself

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1. DALLY IN THIS DAYBED A little lounging, a little shade – it’s all good beside the pool. The Strips daybed features a durable aluminum frame interwoven with all-weather material for comfort and style. $5,995.

——— Casualife Outdoor Living 6 Shields Crt., Unit 1, Markham 905-475-8353 100 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga 905-990-5433 www.casualife.ca

2. AWESOME AURA This retro-tinged table lamp is called Aurial. Like those of its cousin Laurea, its metal parts have a satin nickel-plated finish, and it sits on a cool marble base with a dial switch. 12.5" x 28" x 13.5".

——— Morba 665-667 Queen St. W., Toronto 416-364-5144 www.morba.ca

4. SIMPLE AND STYLISH Leonardo da Vinci is sometimes credited with the statement that simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.

The Ella dining table offers evidence of that. Sourced from European furniture craftsmen, it’s 60 inches round, and custom tops can be made available in both glass and wood. We show tempered glass with a flat polished edge.

——— Accents For Living 8 Brock Rd. N., Guelph ~ 519-822-2929 243 Speers Rd., Oakville ~ 905-849-8537 www.accentsforliving.ca

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3.FANTASTIC FAUCETS The Galene lavatory set from Vissoni is meticulously sculpted. Crafted in solid brass, it’s available in a range of popular finishes, light and dark, and features discreet jewelled elements for added effect.

——— Canaroma Bath & Tile 7979 Weston Rd., Vaughan 905-856-7979 www.canaroma.com

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1. IT FITS THE BILL The William chair is a luxurious, stately piece that will enhance any living space. The chair and ottoman are available in leather and fabric.

28.5" W x 37" D x 34.5" H. ——— Accents For Living 8 Brock Rd. N., Guelph ~ 519-822-2929 243 Speers Rd., Oakville ~ 905-849-8537 www.accentsforliving.ca

2. GREAT GRATE The Quartz premium shower point drain is an efficient six inches square. It can be installed by itself or in combination with shower channels with the same grate design for a consistent look. The drain body is chromeplated ABS and the cover is solid stainless steel, adding élan to any shower or wet room.

——— ACO Systems Ltd. 2880 Brighton Rd., Unit 1, Oakville 905-829-0665 www.acocan.ca ~ www.acoself.com

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4. WELL PROTECTED Smart Strand Forever Clean carpets offer beauty, comfort and performance. They’re perfect for families with children and pets, because they have permanent built-in stain and soil protection that doesn’t wear or wash off.

Available in the latest styles, patterns and colours to suit any decor or budget.

——— Allan Rug 103 Miranda Ave., Toronto 416-787-1707 www.allanrug.com

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3. HELLO HI-LO Hi-lo versatility is offered in this table, featuring a locking metal crank base combined with a solid Douglas fir top.

It gives an industrial chic edge to your decor as a cocktail, games or dining table. Available with a selection of finish choices.

——— Almira Fine Furniture 4747 Highway 7 E., Unionville 905-477-5524 www.almira.com

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1. COOL COLLECTION The Camber collection in solid cherry is available in a choice of finishes. The headboard incorporates an upholstered slat, perfect for resting your head while reading or watching TV in bed. Crafted in Canada, the collection features a full range of dressers, chests and nightstands to complete the look.

——— Almira Fine Furniture 4747 Highway 7 E., Unionville 905-477-5524 www.almira.com

2. CROWN OF GOLD This Deco-inspired occasional table from Rogers adds airy bling to a room. The iron base with an antiqued-brass finish contrasts with an intriguing (and durable) fossil concrete top.

——— Barrymore Furniture 1168 Caledonia Rd., Toronto 416-532-2891 www.barrymorefurniture.com

4. STAR QUALITY Capella is the brightest star in the constellation Auriga, making it a fine name for this adjustable-height chandelier. The LED diode array is placed on the interior of the rings for subtle effect and, unlike the star, Capella is fully dimmable for convenience.

——— Canaroma Bath & Tile 7979 Weston Rd., Vaughan 905-856-7979 www.canaroma.com

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3. A WHALE OF A PIECE The wittily named Beluga sideboard features three-dimensional carvings on the surface that conceal its six doors and three soft-closing drawers. In crisp, white celtis wood, it’s balanced by four shapely stainless steel legs.

——— Barrymore Furniture 1168 Caledonia Rd., Toronto 416-532-2891 www.barrymorefurniture.com

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1. DINE IN STYLE The Bruges dining chair offers soft comfort in sculpted elegance.With a beautiful balance between light grey fabric and substantial khaki-hued poplar frames, the Bruges dining collection is inspired, classical style at its most refined.

——— Decorium Furniture 363 Supertest Rd., Toronto ~ 416-736-6120 1212 Yonge St., Toronto ~ 416-515-1212 www.decorium.com

2. STAND TALL Floor lamps offer an easy way to add lighting to any room, even if there isn’t a lot of space. This bold and adjustable lamp has a classic style while adding contemporary flair with its mixture of wood and metal, and a white shade for a crisp look.

——— Creative Avenues 378 Fairlawn Ave., Toronto 416-783-0220 www.creative-avenues.ca

4. INSIDE THE BOX In this cocktail table, a strictly geometric frame in polished chrome supports a top of meh wood. The industrial and organic elements combine for a study in contrasts, both cool and warm.

——— Creative Avenues 378 Fairlawn Ave., Toronto 416-783-0220 www.creative-avenues.ca

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3. DOUBLE DUTY The slim BBQ Fireplace from Casualife functions as a fireplace and a barbecue. It comes in black steel for understated good looks and includes protective cover, charcoal tray, grilling rack and steak pan, and spark guard. $1,995.

——— Casualife Outdoor Living 6 Shields Crt., Unit 1, Markham ~ 905-475-8353 100 Lakeshore Rd. E., Mississauga ~ 905-990-5433 www.casualife.ca

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1. GISELLE, MA BELLE Giselle is a chic little bedside table that will give your room French-inspired style. With a soft grey finish, it features an antiqued mirror in the door panel and polished silver ferrules capping its slender legs. A pull-out shelf with a glass insert offers a convenient perch for coffee, tablet or a good book.

——— Decorium Furniture 363 Supertest Rd., Toronto ~ 416-736-6120 1212 Yonge St., Toronto ~ 416-515-1212 www.decorium.com

2.GENTLE GEOMETRY This Tibetan hand-knotted area rug, named Bright, is 60 per cent silk and 40 per cent wool. The soft edges of its grey and off-white geometric pattern make for a subdued yet striking effect. Bright is available in standard sizes (from 6' x 9' to 12' x 15') as well as custom sizes on request.

——— Dominion Rug & Home 52 Samor Rd.,Toronto 416-485-9488 www.dominionrug.com

4. COOL, CALM, CLASSY The Miller collection from GODI Bathroom embraces clean lines in a calm palette of matte white or charcoal grey. This versatile collection offers spacious drawers with European hardware for silent and effortless closing, and countertops in Carrara white or Nero Marquina marble, finished with a beautiful bevelled edge.

——— GODI Bathroom presented by Dezign Market 1641 Langstaff Rd., Unit 8, Vaughan 1-888-398-8380 www.godibathroom.com

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3. SHOWER STAR Not all frameless glass shower enclosures are equal. This one boasts Starphire glass, which is 100 per cent pigment-free for a sparkling, crystal-clear enclosure.

Starphire glass is available for all product lines at Doors & More.

——— Doors & More 905-532-9223 www.doorsandmore.ca

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1. NOT JUST A PRETTY FACE From the Monarch collection comes this table in acacia solids with an églomisé top. Its two functional drawers in the apron and casters of cast-brass make it as useful as it is elegant.

——— Elizabeth Interiors 409 Brant St., Burlington 905-333-6670 www.elizabethinteriors.com

2. SCRUB NO MORE Scrubbing soap and mineral deposits off a glass shower enclosure is no fun. Enduro Shield Pro glass protection coating is here to relieve you of this tiresome task. Once applied, ES Pro goes into action repelling water, soap and mineral deposits caused by hard water. Shower cleaning becomes a breeze.

——— Doors & More 905-532-9223 www.doorsandmore.ca

4. TRADITIONAL AND CONTEMPORARY TOGETHER The herringbone was one of the first decorative floor patterns developed in Europe. It has been a traditional design choice for centuries, and we show it updated for 2016 in a wide plank. Available in various finishes.

——— European Flooring Group 1310 Castlefield Ave., Toronto 416-967-9200 www.europeanflooring.ca

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3. LIGHT UP A ROOM Add a colourful statement piece to your room with Fire & Ice. This hand-knotted area rug is 100 per cent bamboo silk in vibrant shades of pink, purple, orange and red. Available in any custom size.

——— Dominion Rug & Home 52 Samor Rd.,Toronto 416-485-9488 www.dominionrug.com

Add Sparkle to Holiday Entertaining Dazzle your dinner guests this holiday season with a sparkling Schonbek chandelier.

A full array of contemporary styles, beautifully crafted with timeless precision and grandeur.

Every Schonbek style is sure to be the centre of attention.

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1. SUNNY WAYS This convex mirror from Pride Sasser will give you a new view of things. It’s framed in mahogany with steel rays, all embellished with an antique gold-leaf finish.

——— Elizabeth Interiors 409 Brant St., Burlington 905-333-6670 www.elizabethinteriors.com

2. MIX AND MATCH Italian oak in combination with such finely crafted materials as brick, concrete, coloured resin, mineral stains and paints produces some of the most interesting wall and floor coverings you’ll see. Combine them to create a “rug” or place them together as a feature wall. Choose from 20 patterns and colours of mixed media.

——— Fiber & Cloth 491 Champagne Dr., Toronto 416-799-0888 www.fiberandcloth.com

4. VARIETY IS THE SPICE OF LIFE A custom dining set ensures that you have exactly the style you want.

Mix and match styles of tables (with wood or glass tops), chairs, buffets, display units, TV units, storage options and other accessories for further effect. Eurostyle Furniture Montreal offers custom sizes, with more than 100 wood finishes and more than 75 fabrics from which to choose.

Made in Spain. Free delivery nationwide.

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

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3. SUPER LOOK The L928 chair is crafted by Ontariobased manufacturer Superstyle. It captures the eye with its simple and sleek design of leather and wood. A large selection of leather choices is available.

——— Hide House 49 Eastern Ave., Acton 519-853-1031 www.hidehouse.ca

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1. HOVER GRACEFULLY The Helical ceiling light fixture is right on trend with its spare lines, polished brass metal and matte white finish. It’s hardwired, with a maximum rod length of 23.5" and overall size of 40" x 28" x 12.5".

——— Morba 665-667 Queen St. W., Toronto 416-364-5144 www.morba.ca

2. TO MAKE YOUR HEART FLUTTER The Butterfly Ginkgo collection from Michael Aram celebrates the unique shape of the Ginkgo biloba leaf, reminiscent of a butterfly’s wings. Each piece is a tour de force of Indian craft, rendered in solid bronze with acidetched, cocoon-shaped vessels.

——— Treasures & Company 8108 Yonge St., Thornhill 905-763-0349 www.treasuresco.com

4. AMBER WAVES OF GRAIN The Wheat collection from Michael Aram is inspired by the beauty and bounty of the American heartland. For centuries, wheat hasbeen used as a design motif that signifies renewal and sustenance in various cultures. Conveying a sense of abundance, this collection is equally charming gracing your table or as a gift on a special occasion.

——— Treasures & Company 8108 Yonge St., Thornhill 905-763-0349 www.treasuresco.com

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3. ADD SOME ATMOSPHERE The quaint and practical Archive buffet and hutch comes from Magnolia Home

by Joanna Gaines. Constructed of solid pine in an antique-white finish, the Archive features ample storage and sliding barn doors with black metal accents.

——— Stoney Creek Furniture 395 Lewis Rd., Stoney Creek 7979 Weston Rd., Vaughan 905-643-4121 ~ 1-800-263-8575 www.stoneycreekfurniture.com

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1. LUCKY SEVEN TIMES TWO We don’t know if this chandelier will bring good luck, but we do know that its 14 lights will handily illuminate your favourite space. It’s on trend, too, with its bronze-look finish and champagnecoloured glass balls.

——— Litemode 8355 Jane St., Unit 2, Vaughan 905-738-8889 www.litemode.ca

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2. ANCIENT GAME, CONTEMPORARY STYLE Whether you’re a jet-setter in a high-stakes game or simply relaxing at home for a friendly match, you’ll find that this acrylic backgammon table adds a chic ambience to your game.

——— Import Temptations 1287 Caledonia Rd., North York 416-256-3150 www.import-temptations.com

4. REST EASY Everyone wants a cozy bedroom. Eurostyle Furniture Montreal provides a large variety of beds, nightstands, dressers, chests and accessories, manufactured in Spain.

More than 100 wood finishes and more than 75 fabrics from which to choose. Fabric and wood headboards and bases are also available. Free delivery nationwide.

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

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3. ORGANIC FUNCTIONALITY The style of Hans Wegner has been described as “organic functionality”– perfectly on display here in Carl Hansen’s recreation of one of Wegner’s early designs: the 1950 CH22 lounge chair. It’s available in solid oak and walnut, with natural or black papercord seating.

——— Hollace Cluny 160 Pears Ave., Suite 203, Toronto 416-968-7894 www.hollacecluny.ca

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1. ECHOES OF ANTIQUITY With hints of classical Klismos styling, the thoroughly contemporary Criss Cross chair makes an impact. It’s an extraordinary dining or occasional chair, complete with a sweeping low backrest.

——— Import Temptations 1287 Caledonia Rd., North York 416-256-3150 www.import-temptations.com

2. OLD AND NEW This pendant light fixture from the Gastown collection takes you back to another era with its vintage-look bulbs (available in LED or incandescent).

The encircling wire mesh is up-to-date, however, adding contemporary style.

——— Milton Lighting 295 Main St. E., Milton 905-878-7111 www.miltonlighting.com

4. FINELY WROUGHT The subtle pattern in the Wrought Iron Fresco 90 rug is a new interpretation of a traditional design. The pattern is softly picked out in silk with warm copper and gold tones against a quietly elegant background. Whether it is under the dining room table or the focal point of your living room, this design shines.

——— Weavers Art 1400 Castlefield Ave., Toronto ~ 416-929-7929 162 Bedford Rd., Toronto ~ 416-923-7929 www.weaversart.com

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3. PAINTERLY ENERGY The design of the Tracks rug has a wonderful painterly effect and adds an air of excitement to a room.The rug is so finely knotted that one can almost see brushstrokes from the unseen artist.

——— Weavers Art 1400 Castlefield Ave., Toronto 416-929-7929 162 Bedford Rd., Toronto 416-923-7929 www.weaversart.com

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1. ADJUSTABLE AWNING Summer might seem far away, but now’s the time to start planning next year’s outdoor projects, such as creating the right shade in your backyard. It can make all the difference when spending time outside. One approach is the ShadeFX retractable awning that works with pergolas and features manual and remote control options.

——— Royal Decks B10 - 996 Westport Cr., Mississauga 905-901-3560 ~ 866-399-4616 www.royaldecks.ca

2. OLD AND NEW Radiators come in all guises for hot water (hydronic), electric and steam heating systems. A free-standing baseboard finished on both sides makes sense for rooms with floor-to-ceiling glass. Wall panels are ideal under windows or where floor space is at a premium. Panels are available in two heights (nominal 18" and 24"), three lengths (2', 3' and 4'), three voltages (120, 208 and 240) and more than 100 colours.

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4. CLASSIC STYLE, CONTEMPORARY FINISH The Cottage Kitchen collection by German manufacturer Zeyko reinvents Shaker cabinetry style in high-gloss lacquer with an ultra-smooth finish. The formaldehyde-free (emission class E-1) collection is available in Zeyko’s standard lacquer colours as well as more than 3,700 RAL and NCS colours. Available exclusively through O.NIX Design Boutique – Kitchens & Living.

——— O.NIX Design Boutique – Kitchens & Living 550 Queen St. E. #G121, Toronto 647-499-1150 www.onixdesigns.ca

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3. LAURELS FOR LAUREA Like its cousin Aurial, the Laurea table lamp’s industrial chic vibe is enhanced by its marble base (incorporating a dial switch) and metal parts in a satin nickelplated finish. 24" x 7" x 8".

——— Morba 665-667 Queen St. W., Toronto 416-364-5144 www.morba.ca

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1. A KEY PIECE The Kensington carpet has an air of quiet sophistication that beautifully lends itself to traditional or transitional decor.With its soft neutral colouration, densely patterned body, and Greek key border, this carpet can hold its own in a neutral space or complement other patterns in any room.

——— Weavers Art 1400 Castlefield Ave., Toronto ~ 416-929-7929 162 Bedford Rd., Toronto ~ 416-923-7929 www.weaversart.coma

2. BOLD AND SLEEK This one-piece cast-stone mantel in a contemporary style is a medium depth for a room with some space. Like every cast-stone mantel from Ideal Mantels, it’s fire resistant and allows for zero clearance from combustible material, so it’s suitable for gas, wood and electric fireplaces. The company offers other styles, too, and performs renovation, restoration, installation and custom design for residential, retail and corporate projects.

——— Ideal Mantels 200 Steelcase Rd. E., units 6-7, Markham 888-513-0752 www.idealmantels.com

3. COOL KIDS Keep your child’s bedroom functional and cheery with customized pieces from Eurostyle Furniture Montreal.

Various options for all ages include bunk beds, Murphy beds, storage beds, cribs, and more, not to mention matching study areas and storage solutions. With a choice of 20 colours and seven handle styles, a multitude of configurations is possible. Free delivery nationwide.

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

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1. BREAK AWAY FROM THE HERD Try the fusion of wool and hide to add interest and elegance to a space, whether in the form of rugs, stair runners or wallpaper. The construction of the flatwoven wool and the various hide textures and colours provide character and durability for years. Items are customizable. Choose from a variety of wool colours in combination with hide patterns to create a personal motif.

——— Fiber & Cloth 491 Champagne Dr., Toronto 416-799-0888 www.fiberandcloth.com

2. GET SMART Simplify your approach to aural gratification with Sonos, the smart speaker system. It streams all your favourite music to any room or to every room. Control your music with one simple app, and fill your home with pure, immersive sound.

——— Trutone Electronics 980 Dundas St. E., Mississauga 844-980-3838 www.trutone.ca

3. HALO 4. BREAK AWAY FROM THE EFFECT HERD Let this circle of hide light to crown your room’s decor. From Try the fusion of wool and add interest and elegance to the Brandt collection, will runners complement just about a space, whether in the form of rugs,itstair or wallpaper. any room.ofBonus: the vintage-look are available The construction the flat-woven wool andbulbs the various hide LED and incandescent. textures and colours provide character in and durability for years.

——— Items are customizable. Choose from a variety of wool colours Milton Lighting in combination with hide patterns to create a personal motif5.

295 Main St. E., Milton ——— 905-878-7111 Fiber & Cloth www.miltonlighting.com 491 Champagne Dr., Toronto 416-799-0888 www.fiberandcloth.com

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A GREAT FIT A century-old home is updated but remains architecturally true to its neighbourhood

BY SUSAN SEMENAK • PHOTOGRAPHY: STEPHANI BUCHMAN • STYLING: DVIRA OVADIA

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“We want to be immersed in all aspects of family living, so we don’t need spaces secluded from each other.”

WITHROW PARK HAS MANY CHARMS: early 20th century architecture, a popular farmer’s market, ample green space, colourful streets and easy access to public transit.

But the houses in this Riverdale neighbourhood tend to be on the small side. So when interior designer Dvira Ovadia set about renovating a beautiful old house for a couple of young professionals and their two children, her theme was to create the illusion of space.

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Her clients, like so many other homebuyers who are turning this leafy enclave into a family-friendly urban village, dreamed of a space that would be modern and open, even if the house itself was a classic turn-ofthe-­century home, built in 1915. “This is a downtown neighbourhood and the people who are coming here to live are attuned to contem­p orary styles. They are gravitating away from the traditional interior footprint

of these classic homes,” says Ovadia, who worked on HGTV Canada TV shows with Debbie Travis and Scott McGillivray before starting her own Toronto design firm, Dvira Interiors, which specializes in whole-home renovations.

“What they want is a fresh, new look: rooms without boundaries, flexible spaces, less frill and more function. In today’s world, we are all very busy and so when we get home,

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we want to see each other and be together,” says Ovadia, herself a working mother who moves at a fast pace. “We want to be immersed in all aspects of family living, so we don’t need spaces secluded from each other.”

This desire for proximity, she adds, is behind the appetite among young homebuyers for open-plan spaces. “The dining table isn’t for formal once-a-week dinners anymore; it’s the place for casual eating and doing •

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The homeowners cook a lot, so designer Dvira Ovadia (preceding pages) organized the space for maximum efficiency. She says she asked a lot of questions before finalizing the kitchen design: “ ‘How many pots and pans do you have? Do you use a lot of spice? Do you want to keep your plates in a drawer by the dishwasher or in an upper cabinet by the stove?’ These are the kinds of details necessary for understanding how a space will be used,” she says. Kitchen cabinets, custom-made by Dvira Interiors, are painted matte white and grey. The countertops and the backsplash are Carrara marble. The glass pendants cast warm pools of light over the peninsula but don’t take up too much visual space. Stainless steel oven: Jenn-Air; hardware: Lee Valley; lighting: Royal Lighting.

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“When it was installed and we walked into the room, it was amazing, more than we expected.”

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“What they want is a fresh, new look: rooms without boundaries, flexible spaces, less frill and more function.”

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homework and coming together,” she says.

In the 2,500-square-foot house with its living and sleeping areas spread over three floors, the designer used a unified palette of muted greys and whites, marble and pale wood to illumi­nate, expand and unite the spaces. The custom cabinets in the bathrooms, for example, mimic the colour and style of those in the kitchen.

Because each of the floors is 900 square feet or less, Ovadia maximized every nook and cranny – fitting a glassed-in shower under the roofline in the third-floor master bathroom, for example, and creating a cut-out in the pantry to fit the microwave.

Everywhere, she kept architectural trim to a minimum so it would not interrupt the

visual flow. In the front entrance, for example, a coat closet is camouflaged behind a wall of flat-front doors. The stairways, too, got the spare treatment: balustrades were replaced by solid drywall.

On the main floor, Ovadia and her team removed all the inner walls, adding structural beams flush with the ceiling, eliminating the need for columns, posts and partition walls.

That allows light to pour in from the front and rear windows, and merges kitchen, dining room and living room.

Nowhere is her maximizing magic more evident than on the third f loor, where a once-barely-used attic now houses a master bedroom big enough for a king-size bed and his and her closets, plus a luxurious ensuite •

In the master bathroom, painted pale grey, a freestanding tub claims centre stage. It sits upon a marble floor whose large rectangular tiles are laid in a flipped pattern to create a butterfly effect. “We wanted this bathroom to have a serene spa feeling,” Ovadia says. “It’s an oasis that looks big even if it is small in size.”

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bathroom. Ovadia accomplished this by open- She left original brick walls exposed around ing up the back facade with floor-to-ceiling the fireplace in the living room and in the windows and a walk-out to a rooftop deck. bedroom above, for example. Even the origin But in all the modernizing and bright­ al fireplaces are still in place, though they have e­n ing, she never forgot the house’s history. been stripped of their ornate wooden mantels She pays tribute to its heritage in details and given a flat, contemporary face. “So often, large and small. The exterior architecture of a big modern box will pop up in an old neighthe structure was maintained but painted a bourhood and stand out too much,” she says. charcoal grey to modernize it while allowing “We wanted to remain classic, and true to the it to blend seamlessly into the neighborhood. community and to the house itself.” • Inside, Ovadia’s modern designs are interspersed with architectural curiosities.

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The former master bedroom is now a child’s room that features a fireplace and a window seat. In the bathroom (above, right) a mirror runs across one wall above the sinks and vanity. Storage under the sink is left open to keep the cabinets from making the room feel “boxy.”

(Opposite) In the stairways, there are no balustrades, just the clean lines of drywall. Ovadia had a little fun with the undersides of the stairs though. Using drywall, she created an inverted effect instead of enclosing them with a typical sloped soffit.

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1. TEARS OF JOY ——— With a heart of glowing Morganite, these teardrop earrings are sure to bring joy to that special someone’s world. The 3.68 ct of white and yellow diamonds are embraced by 18 kt of rose and white gold, all centred around the warmth of the Morganite.

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ON BOARD FOR A LUXURY EXPERIENCE Company designs custom-made yachts for a high-end clientele

BY TRUDY KERMAN

EXECUTIVE YACHT CANADA 1-888-237-1647 www.executiveyachtcanada.com

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“We will take the customer to the shipyard where their yacht is being built so that they can shake hands with generations of highly skilled craftsmen.”

DEREK MADER UNDERSTANDS that owning or buil- best,” says Mader, who draws comparisons to ding a boat begins with a dream, regardless buying a bespoke suit or a custom-built home. of one’s age.

“It’s very personal. You get what you want and And he should know. Mader is the presi- not what someone is trying to sell you. Our dent of Executive Yacht Canada, a company he office in Toronto is the only design centre launched with business partner Steve Douglas in the country. We’ve hand-selected a group weeks before the 2015 Toronto International of yacht builders from around the world to Boat Show. partner with: one in the UK, two in Italy, one “We sell family boats,” he says. “The differ- in Austria, and four in the US.” ence here is that our boats are yachts, definitely Executive Yacht Canada has six satellite not a canoe coming from Canadian Tire.” offices in Ontario where clients can “meet Mader, a graduate of Georgian College and greet” before visiting the design centre to Marine Technical School, describes his com- order a yacht. pany as a luxury sales boutique that builds “We will take the customer to the shipyard custom yachts. where their yacht is being built so that they In the boating business for 25 years, Mader can shake hands with generations of highly skilled craftsmen who have been building built his first boat with his dad when he was 12, and started out in the trade after college, these dreams for generations,” Mader says. pumping fuel for Dillon Cove Marina & Re- “It’s not unusual for us to fly to Italy with the sort, eventually working in various positions customer to the rock quarry so he can pick out in the marine industry including sales, supply his slab for countertops or floor and wall tiles for showers. We’re not trying to be all things and location managing.

The idea for a personalized service bou- to all people, but all things to a select few.” tique evolved. “Our typical customers are Among the company’s clientele is a vari­ successful. Some are athletes, some business ety of potential yacht owners. “They can be people. They like to stay in nice hotels, eat in their mid-20s or mid-70s and they can be in fine restaurants. They view themselves as people who have never boated,” says Mader. having arrived and they don’t settle for second “Our design centre exists to help everybody,

including the large demographic of women buyers. I sometimes say that men shop for boats, but women buy them. Lots of single women are considering purchases. I’m working with two now.”

Clients can take delivery of a finished yacht anywhere in the world. “A customer can take delivery at a port on the Mediterranean and tour the area with us holding their hand.

We line up the captain and a service crew to prepare the boat for the voyage,” Mader says.

When the tour is over, the yacht is transported by ship to the customer’s chosen port.

For some clients, hiring a captain is essential. “If our customers take their boat to Florida but don’t have time to take a two-week trip, a captain can move the boat to different ports where the owners then meet up. They are moving their home, their vacation property,” Mader says.

He adds that he applies the same customer service at Executive Yacht that he gave his clients at his first sales job where he sold a 17-footer. “They were new boaters, hadn’t boated before. They needed the right boat. I helped them through the buying process, and taught them how to operate the boat. I’ve done that for almost 2,000 clients,” he says. •

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SIMPLE BUT LUXURIOUS

Vibrancy and texture are joining neutral colours and decor in the bedroom

Photo courtesy of Decorium.

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Photo courtesy of Decorium.

“People are going for Mid-century Modern and simple styles with clean lines.”

SHAKESPEARE HAD IT right when Macbeth characterized slumber as “sleep that knits up the ravell’d sleave of care.” A quiet room and a comfortable bed go a long way to promoting a peaceful snooze. However, it’s nice to be happy aesthetically as well as physically. Decor can be an important component of a welcoming bedroom.

The bed is the centrepiece of the room, and consumers in the GTA and environs tend to look for substantial but not chunky beds.

Linda Dolman, owner of Accents For Living in Guelph and Oakville, says that upholstered beds, especially headboards, have been a strong trend for the past few years. “They come in many different shapes and heights, with tufting, with or without nailheads,” she says. “If a room can accommodate it, people go for a complete bed (rails and footboard, not just a headboard). But it depends on the scale of the room and customer preference.”

At Decorium, with showrooms in downtown Toronto and North York, “upholstered beds are still on-trend, though some people are asking for headboards only,” says interior designer Lisba Selbo. Complete beds can be customized, and Selbo recommends that customers choose upholstering in “a calm colour so they can dress the bed as the seasons go. A bed is a long-term keeper.

Design around your bed by having linen in whatever colour suits you at the time.”

Decorium also offers wooden beds, some with a blend of exposed wood and upholstery.

Wooden beds are popular at Almira Fine Furniture in Unionville, and many are partially upholstered. “Shelter beds are back in. The headboards typically have wings and a wraparound footboard, or the headboard and footboard are almost identical, likely angled inward toward the mattress,” says interior designer Claire MacRiner at Almira.

However, styling is sleek: “People are going for Mid-century Modern and simple styles with clean lines,” she says. •

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“Everybody seems to be on this fur kick.”

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“Low footboards can make a difference, as v isual space is also at a premium.”

MacR iner adds that “most people a re going for simplicit y of mater ia ls, finish and colour, but there needs to be a level of luxury, and at Almira, it’s not just about the look but also the quality.”

All this simplicity, however, seems to be evolving toward a bit more detail, according to Shiva Khalilnia of Import Temptations. Freshly returned from the massive international

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High Point Market in North Carolina, she notes that four-poster beds are “very popular with every supplier.” But the majority are without draping, she says. They have an “airy, contemporary feeling” and are “substantial, nothing dainty.” These are not princess beds.

She also reports that metal beds or metal accents were in evidence, remarking on one style that was upholstered but had acrylic posts and joints in stainless steel. Beds in handscraped metal and wood were also exhibited.

MacR i ner says that ma ny con su mer s are looking for such features as storage in their beds. “The need for storage is at an all-time high because of small spaces,” she says. “Versatilit y is so necessa r y.”

If storage is not built in, nightstands and dressers take up the slack. Here the trend is toward complementary but not matching pieces; bedrooms look put together tastefully and gradually rather than being furnished instantly with bedroom sets. •

Photo courtesy of Accent for Living.

“Shelter beds are back in. The headboards typically have wings and a wraparound footboard.”

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“Whatever the trends are, if you like something, then that is your trend.”

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With a wooden or upholstered bed in a neu- noticeable demand, more clients are going for MacRiner says that Almira Fine Furniture tral tone, there’s plenty of opportunity to “the old classic colours: white, ivory, taupe. Grey clients are enjoying botanical prints. They splash out with pattern and colour, but the is very strong, as are monochromatics in gen- go against the monochromatic trend, she somewhat restrained boutique hotel look eral, and navy and other blues.” Leibner says says, because “everyone loves bringing the is still strong in bedding – what Khalilnia his customers are still fond of geometric de- outdoors in. These patterns are watercolcharacterizes as “more hotel than fantasy.” signs, but current patterns are on a larger scale. our-inspired; the lines are not well-defined.”

Stan Leibner, president of Linen Chest, says At Accents For Living, trending colours Selbo says that Decorium customers also that customers are still dressing beds with include purple, French blue and celadon. Dol- favour botanicals and that, although blue is restraint, “in a more casual, minimalistic man reports that her clientele leans less toward “quite successful, the new trend is green, like manner.” Although bedding in vivid colours patterned linens, liking tone-on-tone layers. grass green.” But, she adds, “Whatever the (especially fuchsia, orange and coral) has “We see lots of monochromatic rooms,” she says. trends are, if you like something, then that is •

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Tencel, linen and Egyptian cotton) are at least Although a salesperson can use technical as popular as high-thread-count all-cotton language to describe a mattress’s structure, sheets. “Bamboo can be much softer than the it really boils down to this: while securely highest thread counts you can find,” he says. supporting the sleeper, does the mattress Velvets, furs, linen, Egyptian cotton – it design provide actual, comforting pressure all sounds quite luxurious. But what good are reduction or even pressure relief, asks Warner. luxurious coverings if what they are covering “Technology can be used to enhance the is substandard? mattress’s desired performance or, if mis In the world of sleep, it all begins with the used, will fail to deliver the necessary rebed. Choosing a mattress is a matter of per- sults and miss the boat altogether,” he says. sonal comfort, says Brad Warner, a managing In short, start with a good mattress. partner of Marshall Mattress. An all-Canadian Then sur round yoursel f w ith the f urenterprise, Marshall Mattress has been in niture, bed linens, and soft furnishings business for more than a century, manufac- you like. Sink into bed, and that ravell’d turing mattresses and box springs, and it sleave will be knit up in no time at all. • was the company that introduced the individual pocket coil more than 100 years ago.

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your trend. If you can get a colour you love, that is your tone.” The key to balancing individual taste and trends is “to enjoy and not to endure.”

Based on High Point trends, Import Temptations will likely offer geometrics, florals and paisleys. Some bedding will have silver or gold tones, and blush pink appears, often as an accent colour. Khalilnia reports seeing animal prints and furs to dress beds. “Everybody seems to be on this fur kick,” she says.

Texture is always a popular decorating gambit. Velvets for upholstery or bed covers abound. Mongolian lamb or shearling throws and rugs are in evidence on beds, floors, furniture.

Linen Chest’s Leibner says that in sheets “softer and more eco-friendly fabrics” (bamboo,

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ON DECK FOR NEW BACKYARD INSTALLATIONS How to create a new deck and other outdoor lifestyle elements in an existing landscape CANADIANS ARE INCREASINGLY embracing outdoor living as their summer lifestyle. And to accommodate it, they’re creating outdoor rooms that rival the indoor variety. If you’re considering transforming your backyard into living space through the installation of a new deck and other lifestyle elements, you may be wondering how it can be accomplished in your existing landscape. Miro Simecek, president of Royal Decks in Mississauga, has some advice for homeowners who want to have an outdoor room.

Q: Miro, it’s easy to imagine building decks and other backyard installations in a new build. But for homeowners who have existing landscapes, the way to create them is less obvious. How can a homeowner incorporate a new deck and other installations in an existing yard?

A: A lot of people want to change their layout when they replace their decks because the style and use of decks has changed. A deck is now an extension of the indoors. Often, we must redo some of the landscaping and softscaping around a deck to blend in with the new structure and make it look as if it’s always been there.

Q: Many homeowners in urban settings live in terraced housing or semi-detached buildings that have minimal clearance. Without easy access to a backyard, how can homeowners have decks, stonework, hot tubs or swimming pools installed in their outdoor spaces?

A: Most houses in downtown Toronto have only a couple of feet of access space through which to get into a backyard. That requires us to do installations manually. In homes without outdoor access, we can either carry materials through the house or lift them in with a crane.

Q: If I already have an established landscape behind my home, will I have to rip it out to install new elements?

A: If everything is in good shape, we can work with existing landscape features. Adding shading structures, hot tubs and decks can be done without ripping everything out.

Extending existing stonework can be done as well. However, new stones often do not match existing ones.

Q: What kinds of materials do you recommend for decks and stonework?

A: There are many choices. In Toronto, popular options include ipe hardwood for decks and such low-maintenance decking materials as Zuri and Azek. With low-maintenance materials, you get great looks and minimum maintenance.

For landscaping, popular options are large stones that create a modern look and come in a great selection of colours. Some of the most popular landscaping products are made by Permacon, Unilock and Techo-Bloc.

Q: How do you work around a steep slope in a backyard to create usable space?

A: Steep slopes offer us a way to add greenery to a backyard by incorporating flower beds into retaining walls. Depending on the design, we can also build decks over steep slopes and incorporate landscaping into them.

Q: If I want a variety of elements in my backyard – stonework, a deck, a swimming pool, and a gazebo, for instance – will I have to hire several companies to deliver them?

A: For large projects involving several trades, it’s best to deal with a company that can offer all of these services. Managing trades can be difficult and if everything is not timed correctly, work may need to be redone. •

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The Road Less Travelled Artist Robin Gray is inspired by her life experience in creating her contemporary area rugs

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THE CIRCUMSTANCES AND INFLUENCES in Robin Gray’s life since childhood seem to have paved the road toward her current métier as a designer of contemporary area rugs.

Of course, Gray didn’t know that rug design was in her future when, as a child of four, she was taught by her grandmother to sew, embroider and do appliqué. And she probably didn’t imagine herself designing rugs when, after high school, she studied interior design at Texas Tech University. It may not even have occurred to her when she was studying design and liberal arts at Woodbury University in California in the early 1970s. Or later, when she completed her degree in architecture at Pratt Institute in Brooklyn in the early 1980s.

But there were hints throughout the years that she would fall in love with the ancient art of rug design and weaving. There was the time when, as a young woman, she wandered through the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, mesmerized by the oriental rugs piled to the ceiling. And the time when, as a student in Germany, she met weavers of traditional carpets during a visit to Iran and marvelled at their creations.

However, it was 1999 before she decided she wanted to design rugs herself. “Once I had decided to do this, it took a few years to find the right people who could weave them for me,” says Gray, who lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico, where she runs Robin Gray Design in addition to her architecture firm. “I design

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Gray ships about 150 such rugs yearly to North America, where they are sold in a handful of stores and studios and are sought out by interior designers as unique pieces. In Toronto, they are available at Weavers Art. There is tremendous variety in Gray’s designs, no doubt the result of a peripatetic life and a varied career. Architecture was a natural fit. “One of my earliest memories is of my grandfather giving me a hammer, nail and wood to hammer a mast on a boat he was building,” she says.

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various colleges and universities in the U.S. and Germany were punctuated by creative work. On occasion, she left school to explore life. “I moved to the British Virgin Islands in 1973. I worked for an architect in Tortola for five years and then spent six months working for a silkscreen artist in St. Thomas where, among other things, I made yards of tie-dyed fabric that was made into clothing and sold in a gift shop. Then I travelled to India, where I was exposed to fabric, culture and light,” she says.

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and product design before transferring to Pratt Institute, from which she graduated with a degree in architecture. After a stint working in an architecture firm in Manhattan, she moved to Santa Fe. Once she had decided to become a rug designer in 1999, Gray was on the move again in search of the right weavers. She found one in India. “They made one of my designs for me. It was the first knotted rug that came out as I had envisioned,” she says. “The previous efforts in Turkey and Romania were not what I was looking for. So I took it to the ICFF (International Contemporary Furniture Fair) in New York in

2006. It was my first go at knotted rugs.” It also marked the beginning of her business.

The rugs range in size from two-by-three feet to 12-by-15. “I’ve even done a wall-to-wall rug for a master bedroom in Washington, D.C.,” she says. The density of the weave ranges between 60 and 300 knots per square inch.

“Typically, the rugs are wool but I also use silk, bamboo silk, and nettle. These threads work well as accents because of their sheen.”

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recalls such disparate inf luences as Africa and aboriginal America. The Celestial Mirror collection is redolent of traditional wallpapers and Rorschach tests.

Gray says she finds ideas everywhere. Some come from her collection of historic textiles.

“I have some pre-Columbian remnants of lace from the Mayan culture,” she says. “I also get ideas from photographs that I take.” A case in point is a rug called Kathmandu, designed from her photograph of part of a door in the Nepali city. A rug called Strata is based on a photo of a scratched elevator door whose paint was flaking. Scribble is a rug inspired by

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In Canada, Robin Gray Design is represented by Weavers Art in Toronto. “Robin’s work is very original,” says Michael Pourvakil, owner and president of Weavers Art, who “fell in love” with Gray’s rugs when he met the artist in New York in 2014. “Many rug designers are inspired by the work of other rug designers. Robin’s work is unique. She’s not only an artist but, because she’s an architect, she sees things in a unique way. She has the precision of an architect, but the painterly way of putting things together as an artist.”

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Prices vary according to size. An eight-by10-foot rug can range in price from $8,000 to $10,000, while a nine-by-12-foot rug can cost between $12,000 and $14,000. The production time is between 12 and 16 weeks, and “longer for very large custom rugs,” says the designer.

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Glorious Gifts TORONTO HOME’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE

The ancient Romans partied hearty during the winter solstice season. Their holiday, Saturnalia, which honoured the god Saturn, was a jolly time that featured much banqueting and gift-giving. Times haven’t changed much. The solstice is still a time for joy and the bestowal of gifts on loved ones. If you’re eager to find the perfect present, allow us to make a few suggestions that we hope will facilitate your choice.

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1. BREEZY RIDER The Sainte-Elisabeth 2.0 from Courselle Cycles’s Mile End collection is a streamlined beauty, designed and assembled in the company’s workshop in the St. Henri neighbourhood of Montreal. As Canadians embrace cycling as their transportation of choice, this well-made bike makes a great gift. $815. Available from Courselle Cycles. www.coursellecycles.com. 2. GALAXY GLOW These starburst earrings are the perfect gift for the stargazer in your life. Diamonds of .54 ct glitter like the night sky in 14-kt white gold. $4,250. Available at Mark Lash.www.marklash.com. 3. MAKE SCENTS It may be reminiscent of chemistry class equipment, but this handcrafted burner is designed to let you enjoy the aromas of your favourite essential oils. The kit includes the burner unit, an adjustable metal clamp, flask, beeswax candle, glass dish and five millilitres of Australian lavender oil. $211.20. Available from Free People. www.freepeople.com. 4. PRETTY PEREGRINATIONS This Americanmade lined leather travel kit with its zipper closure holds your toiletries and grooming essentials for elegant travel. Happy trails. $259.38. Available from Free People. www. freepeople.com. 5. DETOX AND DESTRESS Herbivore offers a gentle yet effective soap bar, infused with activated bamboo charcoal for deep cleansing, exfoliation, and detoxification. It works especially well with oily, combination, and blemish-prone skin. $14. Available at Sephora. www.sephora.com.

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1. BASIC BLACK Montreal designer Rachel F. presents the Osaka backpack, the perfect accessory when you need to carry things but want your hands free. The Osaka is made of full-grain leather and is equipped with closings that adjust to various heights to accommodate contents. The straps, made of the same leather, are adjustable. $295.

Available from Rachel F. www.rachelf.ca. 2. COZY CARIBOU COMFORT The Hudson’s Bay Company’s timeless wool throw bordered with its iconic stripes never goes out of style. Embodying quality craftsmanship that dates to the 1800s, this 100-per-cent-wool fringed Caribou throw will keep you comfy all winter. Measures 42 by 70 inches. $170. Available at Hudson’s Bay. www.thebay.com. 3. FEATHER YOUR NEST The rich aromas of Moroccan tea, Kashmir wood, and black cardamom are combined with wild fig and bergamot in Nest, a fragrance that is perfect for day or evening. Laura Slatkin collaborated with master perfumers to translate the works of 18th century British artist Mary Delany into luxurious scents that capture the essence of the botanicals that adorn Nest’s striking packaging. $78. Available at Sephora. www.sephora. com. 4. THE SWEET LIFE Live la dolce vita. "Holiday Chocolate" is the name of this stunning diamond ring, sweetened with 140 brilliant-cut diamonds set in 18-kt white and rose gold. $25,350. Available at Knar. www.knar.com.

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1. WINTER WARDROBE CLASSIC Warm up your winter with a cozy muffler. The Ashby twill scarf, made of 100 per cent merino wool, comes from the Faribault Woolen Mill Co. of Minnesota, which has been crafting heirloom blankets since 1825. It’s woven with a “broken” twill technique that creates a subtle zigzag texture. $119.95.

Available from Old Faithful Shop. www.oldfaithfulshop.com. 2. COLD WEATHER COMFORT Odeyalo’s Ritz coat combines wool, viscose, nylon and alpaca for a classic garment that permits a warm transition from autumn to winter. Made in Canada, it features a hand-sewn snap closure and concealed front pockets. $475. Available from Odeyalo Clothing. www.odeyaloclothing.com. 3. METALLIC MAGIC Pen cases may be a delightful throwback to an elegant age, but they’re also practical. Store your pens in Midori’s solid brass pen case, which will acquire a beautiful patina over time. ¤54.90. Available from Kohezi. www.kohezi.com. 4. WHAT’S THE SCOOP? Simplicity and elegance reign in this scoop-shaped pearl ring from Mark Lash. Diamonds and a freshwater pearl face each other on this 14-kt rose-gold band. $1,080. www.marklash.com

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1. TONY TONIC Crack open your favourite gin for the holiday season. Tonic Maison is the perfect hostess gift. Handcrafted in Quebec of cinchona bark, from which quinine originates, this is one artisanal syrup your home bar should stock. One bottle mixes approximately 25 drinks. $25. www.34oztonicmaison.com. 2. SOFT AND CASUAL With a nod to the design of the 1950s, this updated men’s bomber jacket from Odeyalo is 80 per cent organic cotton and 20 per cent recycled polyester. Made in Canada, the Myriade bomber features a classic brass snap-front closing and elasticated cuffs and bottom. $220. Available from Odeyalo Clothing. www.odeyaloclothing.com.

3. YEAR-ROUND GARDEN Enjoy the pleasure of snipping fresh herbs for dinner year-round with this indoor herb garden from Nude. The set includes two posts and a concrete base, with a hydroponic irrigation system. Buy it as a gift for others or for your own kitchen. US $241. Available from Amara. www.amara.com. 4. SILVER SURPRISE If clothes make the man, the right jewelry polishes his image. This men’s ring, made of intricately patterned sterling silver, has 18-kt gold insets and a honed and faceted black onyx stone. $475. Available at Knar. www.knar.com.

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1. STAR LIGHT, STAR BRIGHT Reflecting the beauty of the night sky, the Illa Cosmic diamond necklace is set with perfectly cut diamonds in an 18kt-gold setting. $1970.

Available at Knar. www.knar.com. 2. OF SOUND MIND Pryma's Italian-made headphones are handcrafted of lightweight aluminum in a rose-gold tone. They boast cushioned earcups and are styled with a grey Italian-leather headband. The audio is by Sonus Faber. US$500. www.barneys.com. 3. PUT ON A HAPPY FACE The Foreo LUNA offers a new approach to skin care. This facial-cleansing device combines sonic pulsations that cleanse the skin with a nonabrasive silicone brush. It’s waterproof and can be used in any skincare regimen. The cleansing device deeply cleans with up to 8,000 pulsations per minute, channelled through silicone touch-points for refined, clear, and purified skin. $159. Available at Sephora. www.sephora.com. 4. CHARMING CHARM Charm the one you love with the Fulfillment Clover pendant, set with Hearts On Fire diamonds. $3,500. Available at Knar. www.knar.com.

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1. MIRROR MIRROR With a nod to 1950s Italian design, this Pepe marble mirror from Menu is finished with complementary brass fittings. Its adjustable angle makes it perfect for applying makeup and shaving. ¤701. Available from Amara. www.amara.com. 2. WONDERFULLY WOVEN Kilims are beautiful flat-weave area rugs that originate in central Asia. This one from Ferm Living is joyously colourful in a blend of 80 per cent wool and 20 per cent cotton. Adorned with a graphic semicircle in warm pastel tones, it is finished with a tasselled edge. $340. Available from Amara. www.amara.com. 3. SHAPELY SOUND Beauty and utility are combined in the SAIC pebble amplifier for smartphones; its specially designed chamber increases the volume and improves the quality of your stored music. Place your phone in the top groove and sound resonates through it. The organic design makes it an aesthetic object to display. $74.95 Available from CB2. www.cb2.com.

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1. LASSO A GORGEOUS NECKLACE It’s not just cowboys who carry lariats. This lariat necklace is designed to adorn your neck with .18ct diamonds set in 14-kt gold. $1,160. Available at Mark Lash. www.marklash.com . 2. SILKY SMOOTH Britain-based designer Olivia von Halle presents the Coco Shada bespoke embroidered pyjamas, inspired by the lounging pyjamas worn by Coco Chanel in the 1920s. The Coco Shada has a hand-embroidered serpent motif on its back. These silk pyjamas are strictly made to order. £1,000. www.oliviavonhalle.com. 3. RED ALERT Add vibrancy to your home with Red Saguaros, a vase crafted by Quebec-based artisan Colin Schleeh of maple wood, various dyes, resin and lacquer. This piece of art measures 22" x 27" x 3" and is at home in contemporary and traditional decor alike. Available from Schleeh Design. www.schleehdesign.com. 4. DROP-DEAD GORGEOUS What could be prettier than a pair of stunning drop earrings, replete with .64ct diamonds set in 14-kt rose gold? $2,480. Available at Mark Lash. www.marklash.com.

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“If we were going to build, we were going to think about everything we had ever wanted.”

THINK OF THE CONCEPT HOME. We all have different needs and wants, but for most people home includes, at least, a place to prepare and eat food, a space for relaxing and entertaining, rooms for sleeping, and sanitary facilities.

Thus we get kitchens and dining rooms, living rooms and family rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms.

But, as Scott McGillivray and his family are in the process of showing us in the popular HGTV Canada show Moving the McGillivrays, there are many more types of rooms that aren’t crucial but do make life a lot easier.

Moving house is not an activity for the faint of heart, but sometimes it’s necessary.

Scott and his wife, Sabrina, had bought their first home before they were married. “It was what we could afford at the time,” Scott says.

After having two children, he and Sabrina noticed a few things: storage space was inadequate, their location didn’t afford much privacy, and it was fairly distant from the children’s grandparents. It was time to move.

The house hunt was well planned. “We had been compiling ideas for years,” Scott

recounts. “We had a whole inspiration plan.

We wanted focus: If we were going to build, we were going to think about everything we had ever wanted. The house had to have the open concept we love, and good-sized rooms.

It had to have big closets and lots of storage.

And privacy was huge for us.”

The McGillivrays began their search in the King City area, since it would be nearer to the grandparents, and large homes on large lots were available for the equivalent cost of a smaller place in Toronto. As viewers of the show know, the original idea was to renovate an existing home, but that plan fell through (almost literally) when Scott discovered that the exterior walls of the house they had bought were rotting. The lot was ideal, however, being large and well treed. “Once you buy something, you can’t change the lot, you can’t change the location, but you can always change the house,” Scott says. So they demolished the existing house and built anew.

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(Preceding page) The playroom, visible from the living room, means that the children’s clutter is corralled in one place. (This page) This is Scott’s workshop, in what he says is uncharacteristically impeccable order. The hot rod, alas, is not his.

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(Above) The mudroom, off the garage, has plenty of storage. It was an obvious choice for a room in the new home, but some decisions weren’t easy. “I’ve worked on so many projects for other people, and I feel able to make decisions, but when it came to doing my own, there were too many options,” Scott says. “I would second-guess everything.”

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Sabrina’s “office” is the crafts room. She’s a kindergarten teacher and needs plenty of space to spread out projects. A dedicated crafts room seems like a luxury, but it actually plays an important part in keeping the home organized and tidy.

storeys plus a walkout basement, which contains an in-law suite. It has all the expected types of rooms, but there are others too: a playroom, a crafts room, and an impressive workshop, among others.

The mudroom off the garage might not be exactly a fun space, but it’s a welcome and welcoming space. Scott believes that the best way to keep a house clean is to keep it organized. The room abounds in cupboards and cubbyholes, hooks and drawers for four seasons’ worth of clothing and gear. There’s also a small desk because, in any home, “there’s always a place that becomes a bit of a dumping zone,” he says. “It’s good to have a designated area, one spot for keys, purse, phone so it’s easy to find. And it’s convenient to be able to do last-minute things before you go out the door.”

A similar desire to keep things under control led to the creation of the children’s playroom. It grew out of “the idea of having everything they need accessible in a place were they could get it and be close to us,” Scott says. “In our old house, our living room and the playroom were the same room. It

was a little overwhelming – massive cleanup every single day. And some of your nice things get trashed, right? All our old furniture is scratched and bumped and spilled on and eaten on.” This new, purpose-built area means “the kids can still do their thing” in a room right off the living room so they’re always visible. Now the adults can relax in the living room without having to do that massive cleanup.

The desire for order is also behind the crafts room. Originally intended to be an office for Scott and Sabrina to share, it was dedicated entirely to Sabrina when they realized that their needs were different. Sabrina is a kindergarten teacher with a lifestyle that Scott describes as “projects all over the place all the time, putting stuff together for her kids in the classroom, cutting things on the floor. . . . She’s always doing small DIY projects.”

But Scott has not been shortchanged. He has his own realm: the workshop. “I wanted somewhere to keep all my tools,” he says.

“I wanted organized storage – drawers.”

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“It’s good to have a designated area, one spot for keys, purse, phone so it’s easy to find.”

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(Opposite) A view of the crafts room. (Below) Scott bought an old penny (larger than today’s) for each person in the family tree born before

“I got a penny for the birth year for everyone in our family tree.

I went back five generations . . . you can find the year for my great-grandparents in the map.”

1920, extending back five generations. All the family pennies are set into the map in the floor of the King City home.

station and plenty of workspace, so Scott can leave his larger saws set up and ready to go, and he can work on big projects with several people. The space is heated and has a fridge and a television, and “storage for some of my toys: my surfboard, my water skis, my fishing gear.”

Scott did get an office also, albeit smaller than originally planned, but adequate for his needs. It has a striking floor, which he handmade with the children, of pennies in the shape of a map of North America. When Scott was amassing the coins, “I started a little side project. I bought some pennies from a coin collector,” he says. “He had some really cool old pennies. I got a penny for the birth year for everyone in our family tree. I went back five generations . . . you can find the year for my great-grandparents in the map.”

It’s a brand-new house, but already Scott and Sabrina are starting up new traditions. It looks as though they’re in for the long haul in their dream home. • For more about the McGillivrays’ new home, go to www.hgtv.ca/movingthemcgillivrays or follow Scott on Instagram at @Smcgillivray.

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THE SAYING THAT A GOOD BUSINESS is built from the ground up rings true for a company in the floor covering industry. In fact, Ben Baum, owner of Dominion Rug & Home, says that’s how he built his company’s reputation.

“We listen to our customers, and combine the finest-quality floor covering with dependable installation and professional service,” says Baum, who launched his career in floor coverings when he went to work for a family business in Montreal in 1984. Baum made the move to Toronto after buying the Dominion Rug store on Yonge St. in 1996. He says he “spent time making our business more service-oriented, using the best installers because they are the last impression customers get. It counts for repeat business to operate on the happy customer premise.”

Four years ago, Baum moved the growing business to larger premises (21,000 square feet) at 52 Samor Rd.

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“We listen to our customers, and combine the finest-quality floor covering with dependable installation and professional service.”

He says keeping abreast of flooring trends is essential in an ever-changing market. “In the 50s and 60s, everyone was covering up hardwood with wall-to-wall carpeting, which was considered luxurious. Now, it’s hardwood floors that are a sign of luxury,” he says.

Despite a vast selection of patterns, textures and fibres, carpeting is losing market share, he says. “It used to be 70 per cent of all flooring sold was carpeting. Now it’s about 50-50 of carpet to hardwood.”

Dominion Rug & Home creates carpets with finished edges for customers who want area rugs. “Families with young children like this kind of carpet,” says Baum. “It’s not as costly to change out a rug. If you decide to redecorate in four or five years, it’s not a problem because you didn’t spend that much.”

Baum credits his master craftsman Ron Scott with the creation of custom runners and area rugs out of broadloom. “He’s got golden hands,” he says.

He says colour preferences in flooring have also shifted, adding that grey is trending in broadloom and rugs. “Grey gives a modern,

contemporary and transitional look,” says Baum, adding that 70 per cent of his customers visit the showroom with their interior designers.

“I don’t rely on walk-in trade. I’m a destination store because I’ve been in business so long,” he says. “Because of the Internet, most people are educated. They go online to research a product but go into a bricks-and-mortar store to buy it. You have to touch and feel a carpet; you can’t see the true colour in a picture.”

Robert Yamamoto, 80, has been with the company for 60 years and will retire in December. Since 1956, he has worked in carpet cutting, binding and shipping. “I didn’t do carpet-laying; they needed a big strong guy to do that,” Yamamoto says. “When I was in my late 20s, I wanted to get into sales for the commissions, but Mr. Samuels (previous owner of Dominion Rug) wouldn’t let me. So I quit for one day.”

He got a call the next day to return as a salesman, but that meant working long hours for the next 20 years. From 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., he sold to customers in the store before going home to eat dinner, and then spending the evenings doing customer calls.

“I went all over Toronto to deal with customers in their homes. I had to measure the area, figure everything out. I was always good with drawing and could read blueprints. I could make a f loor plan with customers. And I liked the colour and texture of the product,” says Yamamoto, who’s watched the industry change over the decades.

“When I first started in sales, there were no 12-foot rolls of carpet. Everything was wool, no nylon, no tuft rolls, and no machines.

Everything had to be done by hand, from cutting to binding.”

He says “work is not really work after all these years, it’s fun. I work with architects and designers. I don’t have to go out on the road; the designers come to us.” •

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D O ING I T A L L , H AV ING I T A L L A Toronto architect is her own interior designer and general contractor

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ARCHITECT BRENDA IZEN is ambitious. She has her own company, Izen Architecture. She also recently bought and did what she calls an “extreme” renovation of her own home in Ledbury Park – and she acted as general contractor and interior designer for the project. She took on a lot of work, but for someone who loves her job and wants her home to be just right, it’s understandable.

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The choice to be the interior designer was a given. “With modern architecture, there is not a clear distinction between architecture and interior design,” Brenda says. “I’m extremely detail-oriented; that’s why I went into architecture in the first place. And that’s why I only do single-family homes, because I love working at a small scale and being able to control and focus on all the small details

and integrate them into the architecture.

“In my house, I have all the baseboards and the door trim flush to the drywall, and they have a shadow reveal. I have a lot of integrated details: the millwork, the way things line up, the way the windows are the same height as the millwork. That all has to happen at the same time. For me, it’s all part of the interior architecture.” •

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(Opposite) The light-filled entry foyer was added to the front of the house. The solid mahogany door was designed by Brenda. Artwork: Alexandra Loeb; stool: Eames from Design Within Reach. (Below) Like the millwork elsewhere in the house, the surround of the two-sided fireplace is walnut, stained dark to contrast with the floors.

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“I wanted a two-tone kitchen,” Brenda says. “It was very important for it to have warmth but not feel dark.”

(Opposite) A dining room wall displays Frank Sinatra albums collected by Brenda’s father-in-law, “a huge Frank Sinatra fan.”

“Part of design is being able to create something fun and functional, and looking good should be a given.”

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Being general contractor is possibly more demanding than interior design, but despite a full-time job and a busy family life with her husband and three children, Brenda managed that, too. Perhaps “managed” is too mild a word; she loved the process.

“There was a lot of describing things, being able to try things, being able to see oneto-one mock-ups, for example, and making decisions with the actual materials and fullscale items instead of the drawings,” she says.

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All that attention to the process was necessary for this extreme renovation. The house she bought already had some elements she wanted, such as a forced-air system and a non-­ central stairwell. “It was almost like the bone structure of what I then built,” Brenda says.

The house was pretty much stripped down to those bare bones. The very low hip roof was removed whole, the wall height increased, and a flat roof built. All the interior walls on the main floor were removed and

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the services relocated. A small addition was built onto the front to provide an entry foyer.

Nearly every window opening was enlarged.

“One of the most important materials I like to use in design is natural light,” Brenda says.

This home of 1,400 square feet on two floors now features an open-plan ground floor that includes a big family room and dining area open to the kitchen. There’s also a powder room and a secluded office.

Upstairs, there’s the master bedroom and

ensuite bathroom, as well as three more bedrooms, each with its own bathroom.

The basement was also finished to be highly functional, with a play area, a TV room, another bedroom, a large bathroom, a laundry room, and plenty of storage space.

Regarding interior finishes, Brenda says that “a lot of people think modern design is associated with cold-looking materials.

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Brenda relishes designing stairs because they present many challenges. In this white oak staircase, built by Kelley Green, the glass walls are sandwiched between the stairs and the stringers to hide the hardware.

work with warm, soft materials. I used a lo t of wa l nut a nd d a rk m a rble , a war m palette a nd natural mater ials.”

To that end, most of the floors are solid white European oak. Lounge chairs invite repose; sofa upholstery is textured; carpeting is plush. A double-sided fireplace warms the dining area and the family room both literally and figuratively. The mahogany front door (designed by Brenda) is substantial and warm-coloured.

“Part of design is being able to create something fun and functional, and looking good should be a given,” Brenda says. She has all that and more: “It really works well for my family. Having had the opportunity to work on so many clients’ dream homes, I was elated to be in the position to do it for myself! I love coming home to this house ever y day.” •

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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 Toronto 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. 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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MANAGING DEBILITATING PAIN Chronic pain can be controlled and managed with an array of treatment options IT IS ESTIMATED that one in five Canadians suffers from chronic pain, a problem that, according to the Canadian Pain Society, has a costly impact on society in terms of lost productivity, healthcare costs, and quality of life among sufferers. Dr. David Mula, a physician who specializes in pain management at Fairlawn Medical Centre, says there is hope for anyone who faces the debilitating reality of chronic pain. Here is his advice:

Q: Dr. Mula, please explain what chronic pain is.

How does chronic pain differ from acute pain?

A: Acute pain results from a specific disease or injury, and its biological purpose is to warn you that you’ve been injured. It is “good” pain in that it compels your body to withdraw from a harmful situation, such as inadvertently grasping hot cookware. Its onset is sudden, and not usually long-lasting; it can resolve spontaneously with or without medical treatment as the disease or injury causing it is resolved. In contrast, chronic pain has a duration that exceeds expected healing time: that is, if the pain is associated with a specific disease or injury. Chronic pain may be psychological in origin. It serves no apparent biological purpose, and its duration is indefinite. It is recognized as a disease state associated with changes in the nervous system; it results in widespread pain, making the body more sensitive to painful stimuli.

Q: What are the major causes of chronic pain?

A: In some instances, chronic pain stems from a specific disease or injury that has long since healed. It can also originate in a serious infection or even a surgical incision.

In other instances, there is no history of prior injury and no evidence of underlying tissue damage, so no apparent cause. However, many cases of chronic pain are related to medical conditions including arthritis, headaches (including migraines), fibromyalgia, mechanical back pain, nerve damage, overuse syndromes (such as bursitis and tendonitis), and poor posture. It can also be caused by post-traumatic soft tissue pain following a motor vehicle accident, spinal disc herniation, urinary tract disorders, and vertebral fractures. In addition, psy­ chological disorders – anxiety, depression and insomnia – can be related to, and seem to intensify, chronic pain.

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“There are multiple treatment options depending on the location of the pain and its cause.”

Q: What treatments currently exist for chronic pain?

A: There are multiple treatment options depending on the location of the pain and its cause. Not all treatments are effective in all individuals. Medications, including over-thecounter and prescription, oral and topical, work with some people, and various forms of physical therapy can produce results, too.

Some medications include antidepressants which, when used at doses far too low to be effective for depression, can be effective in treating pain. Anticonvulsants, which are typically used for seizures, have also been effective. Physical modalities that currently exist for chronic pain include chiropractic treatment, a natural form of healthcare employing the use of spinal adjustments and other manipulative techniques; acupuncture, a centuries-old traditional Chinese medicine; and interventional treatments such as nerve blocks, trigger-point injections, and joint injections to anaesthetize a specific area.

Q: What is a multidisciplinary approach to pain management and how does it benefit a patient?

A: It is widely accepted that the best approach is multidisciplinary. The options I’ve cited can work synergistically to optimize pain control and level of function. A multidisciplinary approach to treatment is one that involves the collaborative efforts of a team of health professionals, which can include a

consulting physician, chiropractor, massage therapist, occupational therapist, and clinical psychologist or psychotherapist. Mental health professionals can benefit a patient by addressing the psychosocial aspects of chronic pain if it is not caused by physical damage.

Multidisciplinary settings focus on patient education in such areas as realistic treatment goals, strategies to optimize sleep, and developing appropriate coping skills. Multidisciplinary treatment has also been found to be more effective than single interventions and even surgical treatment in helping patients return to their previous activities.

Q: What steps can an individual take to begin addressing the problem of chronic pain?

A: Make an appointment with your family physician to discuss options, such as medications. Depending on the type and severity of the chronic pain, you may wish to consult a physician who specializes in chronic pain and who works in a multidisciplinary setting.

Modalities may include exercise routines and meditation and relaxation techniques. Some devices intended for at-home relief include transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) machines, various gels, and hot and cold compresses as adjuncts to self-directed exercise regimens. •

DR. DAVID MULA Fairlawn Medical Centre 2401 Yonge St., Toronto 416-322-9933

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CRAFTED TO THEIR OWN TASTES Tweaks on Craftsman style give an Oakville family their perfect new home

BY PHILLIPA RISPIN • PHOTOGRAPHY: LARRY ARNAL • STYLING: JANE LOCKHART

IT STARTED OUT SMALL. A couple of years ago, Valerie Dalton wanted a new closet in her 1970s-era home. “We also wanted to have a covered veranda in the back dining area, and it just sort of grew from there,” she says. “It turned into the worst case of scope creep ever.

“The house was on a very nice lot but it wasn’t a very nice house,” is her summary of the situation. “It was a ’70s build and had aluminum wiring. Probably the biggest issue with it was low ceilings; it had eight-foot ceilings. As we tried to find ways to renovate it, we quickly learned that it just wasn’t going to be a good investment.”

Located in southeast Oakville, with large trees and proximity to Lake Ontario, the lot was definitely worth keeping, so down would come the old house. Before that happened, though, Valerie and her husband David had to find the people who would help them make the ideal home for themselves and their family of two boys.

Choosing a designer for the overall look of the home wasn’t a task: the Daltons had worked with Jane Lockhart on two previous homes. “Jane’s awesome,” Valerie says simply. •

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“We wanted a new house but we wanted it to be homey and feel like an old house.”

Lockhart is equally enthusiastic about her clients and knows their tastes well. “I love Val and Dave,” she says. “They were very generous to me in saying ‘You do what you think we should do in order to achieve the look we want. We want it clean and open.’ ” The Daltons interviewed several builders, among them Fil Capuano and his team at Chatsworth Fine Homes. “Fil had an excellent presentation that focused on teamwork,

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communication and transparency,” Valerie says. “He seemed honest and trustworthy, and although he had not worked with Jane in the past, we felt that he would be able to do so easily.”

While the Daltons were interviewing builders, one took them for a drive around Oakville, trying to get an idea of what they liked, and “every single house that we pointed out that we liked was designed by Gren

Weis,” Valerie says. Thus Weis was taken on as the project’s architect.

The home that resulted from these professionals’ combined talents fit the Daltons’ wish list precisely. They now have a 5,300-squarefoot contemporary take on a traditional Craftsman home that’s filled with light and architectural details. “We wanted a new house but we wanted it to be homey and feel like an old house,” Valerie says. “Several of the doors,

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for example, have transoms over them. The stone that we chose for the outside, the darker wood that we have in a lot of the [interior], the big moldings on the ceilings – we were really looking for that kind of older home feel.”

There are occasional (and sometimes not so occasional!) setbacks along the way with any new build, but the process of building and furnishing the Daltons’ home was relatively smooth. Lockhart attributes much of that to

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the fact that the Daltons were prepared and worked well as a team. “They’re probably one of the best couples because they were very organized and very clear on who was making what decisions,” she says. “They were able to work well together. Neither is less particular than the other one. They understood how to get the end result of what they wanted.”

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Expertly crafted woodwork and cabinetry add Craftsman style to the front entry foyer (opposite), the dining room (centre) and the wine room (above). Valerie’s desire to prevent having unused spaces in the house means that the foyer is not “gargantuan” and has practical built-in seating.

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Valerie and David wanted a kitchen backsplash with texture but “very quiet,” says designer Jane Lockhart, who found tiles with a handmade look and a subtle crackle texture. The servery beyond the kitchen is across the hallway from the wine room and is a handy spot for storing glasses.

home is not appreciably larger than the old house that stood on the site, but ceilings are higher, and the layout is more open and better arranged – for instance, the laundry room is upstairs, where all four bedrooms are.

Although the Daltons wanted a lighter take on Craftsman style, one traditional element is very much in evidence: finely crafted woodwork. Nearly all the cabinetry, panelling and wood trim, as well as some pieces of furniture, were done by Brice’s Quality Handcrafted Furniture. “They are absolute craftsmen,” Valerie says. “They build cabinets like beautiful pieces of furniture.” Lockhart shares that opinion, and she points out details such as the profile of the plaster crown molding, designed by Weis, that is matched perfectly in wood trim.

Lockhart exercised similar attention to detail in her role as designer. One challenge she faced was reusing some of the Daltons’ existing pieces. In the master bedroom, two chairs and a rug with yellowy, creamy tones were kept from the previous house. “They’re tough colours to work with today, because so much is grey,” she says. “We incorporated charcoals with browns with the yellows together, and kept it warm. We made all the bedding [including the sheets] so we could find something that matched.”

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(Opposite, top) Lockhart integrated old and new furnishings in the master bedroom. Pale colours and a large window mean that the space feels light and airy. “The room has beautiful light, and you feel like you’re in a treehouse,” says Lockhart (pictured opposite, below, in front of the wine room).

The master bathroom has his and her vanities; hers also has a dressing table. Other luxuries include a towel warmer and underfloor heating below porcelain tiles with a Crema Marfil inset.

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Valerie didn’t want to waste space on any rooms that she knew would seldom get used. Instead, the family room is designed to be welcoming yet quietly sophisticated, suitable for entertaining family and friends.

A second gathering place is called the sunroom, actually an extension of the dining room that has windows on three sides and overlooks the backyard.

As with most homes, the kitchen is a major social hub and is designed accordingly, with ample space, large windows, a small table for casual dining, and an island with space to seat four. “They wanted to make sure

the island looked like a piece of furniture,” Lockhart says. Eschewing simply topping the island with an overhanging counter, she designed this piece with a four-chairwide kneehole so that it looks substantial and in keeping with the style of the house.

Overall design vision plus small but significant details have all contributed to a home with the right aesthetic and the right function for the Daltons. After eight months of inhabiting their new home, Valerie says that her family has learned that “it suits us perfectly. In this house, it always feels good whether we have a bunch of people over or are home alone.” •

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“We are a wholesale importer and distributor of AEG, Liebherr, SMEG, Porter & Charles, Franke. . . . all fine European appliances.”

YOU COULD SAY THAT MARK EGLINGTON was born to run – a national company, that is. “I never stood a chance. I was the brat running around the warehouse, Canadianizing appliances, changing plugs and applying inspection stickers,” Eglington, president of Euro-Line Appliances Inc., says of his childhood.

With his sister Michelle Gagné as vice-president, he runs the company that was founded in 1987 by their father, Douglas, who moved the family to Canada from South Africa the previous year.

Now semi-retired, Douglas Eglington realized then that the market had room for a store specializing in European appliances, which are smaller, have higher rates of efficiency and are built flush to look fully integrated with kitchen cabinetry. He opened the first Euro-Line store in Oakville in 1987.

“We are a wholesale importer and distributor of AEG, Liebherr, SMEG, Porter & Charles, Franke. . . . all fine European appliances,” says Eglington.

At an international appliance trade show last year in Germany, Eglington scouted for new developments in products. “We have a couple of things we’re excited about: a heat­pump clothes dryer by Gorenje, a manufacturer in Velenje, Slovenia,” says Eglington. The heat pump recaptures the warm air it creates and sends it back into the drum, increasing the drying efficiency and resulting in shorter drying times and reduced energy consumption.

Both the washer and dryer will be available at Euro-Line stores in February 2017 and will sell for about $4,000, a price that will include the stacking kit, adapter box and five-year warranty.

Customers are also visiting Euro-Line to buy the Combi9-6 washer-dryer, manufactured by Porter & Charles. The all-in-one machine’s drum boasts enough space to wash a kingsize duvet. The washing cycle can handle nine kilograms of laundry but the drying cycle just six, because of the space needed to tumble-dry the items.

Innovation comes to the kitchen from two manufacturers. AEG offers users a combination steam oven, which allows food to be cooked either by 100-per-cent steaming, a regular dry heat, or a combination of both.

“A 25-per-cent-steam setting for meat will give bursts of steam in the oven while hot air circulates, cooking the roast and locking in the juices. Fish can be cooked in a 50-per-cent steam environment while cooking at a high heat. AEG’s BS7 unit is a 24-inch oven with the largest interior capacity you can easily fit a turkey in,” says Eglington. These ovens can also be used as a dehydrator, a low-temperature cooking process favoured by raw-food chefs.

Tired of spoiled fruit and limp lettuce?

European refrigeration manufacturer Liebherr has a reputation for assuring the longevity of fresh food. It offers a food-preservation control system called BioFresh, which keeps the vegetable crisper cool and humid. Temperatures in the rest of the fridge stay cold and dry. “Apples keep six months before they start to go off and strawberries last 14 days,” says Eglington.

What’s coming in the future? “Cameras inside the fridge so that you can see what’s inside with a cell phone app,” he says. “They are also working at 100-per-cent home connectivity so that eventually the appliance will order directly from the store.” •

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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

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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.”

The other challenge in multi-storey condo buildings is accessibility. Papadimitriou cites

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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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LOVELY LOCATION An Etobicoke home in a perfect neighbourhood gets an update

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I T WAS A L L A BOU T T HE L OC AT ION. Just two blocks from Lake Ontario’s shoreline, this Etobicoke house was perfectly situated for its homeowners.

But while the neighbourhood was ideal, the home was not. “The owners loved the area and the walking distance to the waterfront,” says Gene Maida, owner and president of Georgian Custom Renovation in Mississauga, which overhauled the home’s structure and design. “It was a post-war bungalow that had had a second storey grafted onto it at some point. However, the main floor had not been reconfigured during the conversion.”

Moreover, the house lacked an entry foyer.

“The front door opened right into the kit­ chen,” Maida says.

The homeowners, a couple with two teenaged children, wanted to modernize the structure and give it the ambience of a New York hotel lobby. “They also wanted the kit­ chen to be relocated to the back of the house,” says Maida.

The solution, they decided, was to start afresh. So the ground floor was gutted, giving Maida a clean slate to create new rooms. “We had a blank canvas,” Maida says. “The previous layout had been cluttered and outdated.” •

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The kitchen, which was moved to the back of the house, is bright and airy with its pale colour palette. The wood cabinetry was painted in Sherwin Williams’s Repose Grey (7015) and has classic Shaker-style doors. Plumbing fixtures: Blanco Series from Taps; Space Age-style lighting fixture and pendants above island: Supreme Lighting; appliances: KitchenAid; counter stools and lacquered-wood kitchen table: Elte; ghost chair: HomeSense.

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The original outdated staircase was replaced with a contemporary one that has glass panels and oak treads.

The builder dispensed with the existing warren of small rooms in favour of an open layout of kitchen and family room. A dated staircase was replaced with a contemporary one with glass panels, and a powder room was installed. The house was also given what it had never had: an entry foyer with a coat closet measuring eight-by-eight feet. Engineered oak flooring was laid throughout the ground floor.

Maida says the kitchen is the family’s gath­­ ering spot. A desk built into the cabinetry is a computer niche for homework. A sense of continuity was created through the use of marble-like quartz on countertops and backsplashes. Solid oak cabinetry was painted pale grey. “The homeowner wanted a kitchen that would be a hub, a theatre kitchen where she would be able to have conversations,” he says.

Maida says that once construction began on the home, his crew discovered that the contractor who had added the second storey had left a gap of two feet between the ground floor and the second one. He recouped the space to add height to the ground-floor ceilings. •

“The homeowner wanted a kitchen that would be a hub, a theatre kitchen where she would be able to have conversations.”

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“It was a post-war bungalow that had had a second storey grafted onto it at some point.”

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The fireplace in the family room was moved from the corner to take centre stage. Textured porcelain tile gives the fireplace surround an updated look. Furnishings: Elte.

“We removed it and put in a new energy-efficient natural gas one in the middle of the wall.”

Lisa Maida, the project’s designer, says the family also started from scratch in choosing furnishings. “None of the furnishings are from the old house,” she says.

“We bought new things.” The overall style, she adds, is transitional.

While the home’s colour palette is muted and neutral, the designer gave it shots of whimsy here and there. For instance, a pendant fixture above the dining table recalls the Space Age. Fur throws and cushions add warmth.

The family room, adjacent to the kitchen’s dining area, had an outdated corner fireplace.

“We removed it and put in a new energy-­ efficient natural gas one in the middle of the wall,” Gene Maida says. He adds that the open layout of the ground floor has created an efficient flow.

The refreshed design now makes the house the right home in the right location. •

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SEEKING THE LIGHT To get the best lighting technology and fixtures, it’s best to plan ahead

LIGHTING IS OFTEN an afterthought for homeowners who are renovating. It’s an essential element that can be overlooked when we plan a home makeover. How can you ensure that this important design element is fully accounted for in your redesign? Josephine Mamorno, chief operating officer of Morba, a Toronto store that specializes in furniture, lighting and accessories for home and office, has some illuminating advice on how to buy lighting.

Q: Josephine, buying lighting can be an overwhelming task for many homeowners. How can they navigate through all the choices and the technology?

A: There are many points to take into account when buying lighting: the size of a room, the height of a ceiling, the tasks performed in that space and, of course, style preferences. A good lighting expert will insist on having this information to better advise a client.

Q: What is the difference between ambient lighting and task lighting?

A: Ambient lighting is softer and it helps to create a feeling of warmth within a space. It is generally used in living rooms and bedrooms as well as restaurants and bars. Task lighting is used in areas where sufficient lighting is required to perform various jobs: in an office, over a kitchen island, under-mounted, or in closets. Some areas have a combination of the two options; dining rooms and bathrooms are examples of this.

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Q: What are the current design trends in lighting?

A: Exposed Edison-style bulbs continue to be a strong look along with linear and geometric shapes, both symmetrical and asymmetrical.

Warm metallic materials such as rose gold, aged gold, brushed gold, copper, bronze and brass have re-emerged from their 1980s life with a fresh new look that has been well received. Black and brushed metals have also been leaving chrome plating behind. Industrial-style lighting with a natural-looking patina continues to be a popular choice among homeowners and bar owners.

Q: What mistakes do people make when buying lighting?

A: They do not consider their lighting needs in proportion to room size. Often, they hang fixtures too high, and/or off-centre. Sometimes they purchase a single fixture when multiple fixtures would be better to balance out the lighting. However, the biggest problem is leaving this important decision to the last minute, which often means they must settle for second or even third choice as there may not be enough time to wait for their first choice to be ordered.

Q: There seem to be more options in the choice of light bulbs than ever before. What kinds of light bulbs are available now, and can they be used in all kinds of fixtures?

A: Light bulbs have been going through exci­ ting changes in recent months, especially with the improvements in Edison-like LED bulbs. Recently, we introduced curved LED Edison bulbs to our lineup that have been so well received that customers have often mistaken them for true tungsten filament bulbs.

The talented Canadian team at Nanoleaf has sculpted the most unique-looking bulbs ever.

We also sell gigantic Edison-style bulbs that make a dramatic statement.

Q: LEDs have become the lighting technology of choice. Why are LEDs so popular and how can they be used to best effect?

A: LEDs have become so versatile that they are no longer purchased only as an eco-friendly, utilitarian choice. They are now used in fixtures that have exposed light bulbs. With the improvements in the technology, they are fully dimmable, and some do not require a dimmer to dim the bulb. Others are being connected to a hub, which allows them to be controlled from anywhere including the other side of the world via a smart phone. •

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“Exposed Edison-style bulbs continue to be a strong look along with linear and geometric shapes, both symmetrical and asymmetrical.”

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UNIQUE TALENT, UNIQUE CREATIONS Davari Art creates distinctive decorative elements

COMPUTER-AIDED DESIGN, 3D printers, robotic assembly – they’re all boons to the brave new world of manufacturing items that are uniform in design and quality. But sometimes you need a craftsman’s care, an artist’s flair, someone with Old World values and skills to create something unique. Such a man is Hossein Davari, stonecarver and metalworker extraordinaire.

Davari is the creative force behind Davari Art, providing custom-designed sculpture, metalwork, luminaires, mantels, and mixedmedia installations. He’s also skilled at restoration of such architectural elements as brickwork, columns, moldings, and metal trim.

Davari, who is entirely self-taught, began his career in his teens in his native Iran. After some 20 years of practising his art in that country, he immigrated to Canada about 16 years ago. Businessman Ray Rasouli, who was originally one of his Canadian clients, was so impressed by his work that he has since become the president of Davari Art. “This man has ideas, and he can create things out of nothing and make them look like million-dollar pieces of art,” Rasouli says.

“That’s the talent he has. There are not many artists like him around now. Everything is computerized, but Mr. Davari says ‘If I cannot build it with my hands, I don’t want to do it.’ ” Examples of Davari’s creativity abound i n pr ivate home s a nd publ ic space s.

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such as bas relief wall plaques, decorative ma ntels a nd f ireplace sur rounds.

Many of Davari Art’s commissions are from corporations, especially builders and real estate developers. “Condo builders want a nice lobby, a nice art piece to represent the name of the building or the concept of the building,” Rasouli says. “They might want a waterfall or statue in front of the building, or a large piece of artwork for the head office.”

Davari Art also gets commissions from lawyers, accountants and other professionals who want to add gravitas – an imposing entrance­ way, for example – to bland office suites.

There seems to be little that Davari has not tried. He has worked in metal, including copper and stainless steel. He has created objects in marble, stone, cast stone. He has incorporated such elements as glass or waterfalls into his pieces. He has sculpted new statues and restored damaged ones, made old interiors look new and new interiors look old.

“He’s at the shop every day before six o’clock, six days a week. He says ‘I haven’t created anything. I need to create something.

I need to be busy,’ ” Rasouli says. “He loves working with his hands. At Davari Art, we say ‘If you can dream it, we will build it.’ ” •

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BATHING BEAUTIES An attractive vanity can be a focal point in a bathroom

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“They add more space, and allow for easy cleaning of the tile underneath the vanity.”

CREATING BATHROOM BLISS, either while building a home or renovating one, begins with selecting the right vanity. The new line of wall-hung f loating cabinets from Nortesco is a great place to start. “They add more space, and allow for easy cleaning of the tile underneath the vanity,” says Stephen Carrier, Nortesco’s vice president of sales. “These are in the mid- to high-end price range with high-end ceramic wash basins imported from Italy.”

Le Petit, designed for small spaces, is made of scratch-resistant acrylic sheeting, thermofoil, or high-pressure laminate. Designed to be screwed into wall studs, it’s available in more than 70 colours and in matte or glossy finishes. It can be cleaned easily with standard bathroom products.

The New Light collection of vanities has a thermofoil finish.

Carrier says he’s pleased with the discovery of New for m, a compa ny in Italy that manufactures faucets for kitchen and bath in both modern and traditional styles. They’re sold with a lifetime guarantee. The Real series kitchen faucet features a coated rubber flexible hose with a stream-and-spray function that is available in a brushed nickel or chrome finish.

All inside parts are solid brass. Nortestco also stocks replacement parts such as cartridges so that faucets can be serviced in Canada. •

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TEMPTING TREASURES Owner of a Thornhill store scours the world for pleasing products

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IF YOU WANT TO FIND TREASURES, you travel the world.

Maryam Khatmi, owner of Treasures & Co. in Thornhill, packs her store with luxury homedecor goods from around the world. “Maryam usually doesn’t repeat her items; she likes to keep changing products, searching for unique things,” says her husband Amir Najatian.

Travelling to trade shows around the world, Khatmi curates home and gift items from top manufacturers and designers, adding one-ofa-kind items to her offerings, which include porcelains from Lladro. Examples of this also include hand-painted and -carved wood trays from Italy, or Reed & Barton’s Equinox 10-inch crystal vase.

Among the dinnerware lines she carries are three five-piece place settings by Kate Spade for

Lenox. Khatmi says Spade is a designer who resonates with the “35-and-under customer.”

If customers don’t see what they want among the items on display, there are catalogues to peruse. To help customers as they select purchases, Khatmi offers them home-design and staging tips, Najatian says.

“Her selection process is simple: if she can see and touch something and possibly hold it, and the craftsmanship shows quality and passion, she selects it,” Najatian says. “This hands-on approach applies whether she’s selecting handcrafted items from a small artisan supplier or a large international home designer, such as Christoper Guy. If they have talent, and passion in the product, she will buy it.” •

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HOW TO GET CONCRETE RESULTS A primer on the use of a common building material to create a surface finish

CONCRETE IS A PRACTICAL and beautiful material that is abundant in the built world. Homeowners are aware of its useful properties that can enhance residential settings. Toronto Home asked Joe Guida, president of Patterned Concrete Ontario Inc., for his insights into concrete and why it can be the perfect material for Canadian homeowners.

Q: Joe, what is a concrete finish?

A: A concrete finish refers to any type of surface that can be created on concrete. It ranges from a smooth trowel surface to a textured one or an acid wash. A concrete artisan can create a heavy, troweled texture or a polished one along with tones and colours.

Q: Canada’s climate is severe with extreme temperature swings. Doesn’t concrete crack in our freeze-and-thaw weather?

A: Concrete doesn’t need to be in a freeze-thaw region to crack. In our climate, the ground heaves due to frost and settles when it’s driven on, but in some instances, drastic heat changes can be worse in areas where there is no freezethaw. Concrete has proven itself all over the world because of its engineering capabilities and the reinforced version is the way to go.

Concrete is composed of a mixture of sand, stone aggregates, cement and water. When it dries and hardens, the moisture is released and shrinkage or cracking can occur, and that can happen in warm climates just as it can in cold ones. We can control or eliminate cracking by designing or engineering concrete to perform where it is installed. Proper control/expansion joints are important as is reinforcing concrete and using the appropriate mixes.

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Q: What kind of crack constitutes a bad crack?

A: A bad crack is one that does not allow the concrete to perform properly. It may create a hazard or deteriorate due to lateral movement. Cracks of this sort are usually the result of poor design and can be fixed by removing the affected portion of concrete and replacing it with new. The use of colour hardeners just on the surface will allow the colour to be matched even decades later. However, colouring concrete throughout will make repairs difficult to match.

Q: When can a crack be ignored?

A: A properly designed concrete slab may develop hairline cracks, which result from stresses that build up. However, they don’t open up or move laterally and are best ignored.

In some cases, hairline cracks are better than control joints because they don’t curl or create other issues. Most are visible only after a rain because they take longer to dry than their adjacent flat surfaces. When designing a paving system used as a surface for walking or driving, the soil, drainage, loading and frost aspects should all be considered.

Q: How do cracks affect the longevity of a concrete installation?

A: “Properly designed” means that minor hairline cracks or stresses created by Mother Nature have been taken into consideration. While homeowners are upset when they inherit a crack in the first or second year after concrete is poured, it is amazing to speak to them 20 or 25 years later. They tell me that the concrete has held up amazingly well and the minor cracks that they experienced have not shifted or posed any problems at all. They simply wash their concrete down, seal it periodically as recommended, and love it. Most have had other paving systems in the past and do not regret choosing concrete.

Q: How much does a concrete finish cost?

A: Prices vary based on size, complexity and access (back vs. front of house). Expect prices to start at $14 to $15 per square foot and go up from there. However, there are many variables that can affect prices. When buying a concrete finish that can and should last a lifetime, the choice of contractor should be reviewed based on experience and the finish you are seeking. •

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