Vancouver Home - Autumn 2017

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CONTEMPORARY AND RUSTIC A Port Moody home called

the “urban farmhouse”

AT HOME WITH CHERYL HICKEY The ET Canada host relaxes

MAISON & OBJET At the iconic design show in Paris

in her backyard

BATHROOM TRENDS The latest in design and fixtures BIG-SKY COUNTRY The art of Irma Soltonovich

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EDITOR’S LETTER

MAISON & OBJET PARIS IS ONE of the most influential design shows in Europe. Held twice annually – in September and January – at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, the show’s vast scale ensures that it’s impossible for visitors to take in all of the exhibits during its five-day run.

Some 3,000 exhibitors display their wares at Maison & Objet in an exhibition centre that measures a whopping 246,000 square metres. Everything you can imagine that impacts the way we live and design our homes is on display there.

Our associate publisher, Sharon Azrieli, flew to Paris to give us a close-up view of this remarkable event. A word of advice from Sharon to anyone planning to take in the show next January: Pack comfortable walking shoes. If you own one of those useful self-balancing scooters, that’s even better!

Maison & Objet is all about the forward movement of design, which fascinates us and permeates many aspects of our lives.

In the search for innovative design, we profile several homes in this issue, all of which were created to be, in Goldilocks’ parlance, just right for the people who inhabit them.

What I love about the Port Moody home dubbed “the urban farmhouse” and the Deep Cove home of builder Jim Smith is that each contains repurposed wood from other buildings. In addition to saving our planet’s resources, re-using building materials brings to a home the spirit of the places from whence those materials originate.

We also take our annual look at a room that seems to be in a state of perpetual redesign: the bathroom. No longer the forgotten, utilitarian room in the house, the bathroom is now given lifestyle elements (think spa showers) and aesthetic materials – unusual tiles, vanities, faucets. I often wonder how much further we could go with bathroom design until I’m delightfully surprised by the interesting products and ideas that come to market every year. Writer Susan Kelly reports on the trends.

And we bid adieu to the summer of 2017 with one last look at outdoor life – from gardening profiles to sound advice on how to make the most of your garden with art, scented plants and home-grown organic produce.

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JULIE GEDEON As a history buff, writer Julie Gedeon is enchanted by the way both of the homes she profiled for this issue have integrated the past into modern living.

She appreciates how a brand-new Craftsman-style house pays tribute to Vancouver’s heritage with its elaborate woodwork minus any traditional stuffiness. And the barn wood used to accent the urban farmhouse is made all the more precious with a photograph of the former barn that provided the weathered boards.

PHILLIPA RISPIN Writer/editor Phillipa Rispin says she thoroughly enjoyed writing our story about the home of ET Canada host Cheryl Hickey. “Some renos require only a few tweaks, some a lot of change,” Phillipa says.

“Cheryl astutely realized that several upgrades in her kitchen were all she needed, and she put her dreams and energy into having a backyard that’s a haven for adults and children alike. She struck the right balance.”

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EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Stephanie Whittaker ART DIRECTOR Randy Laybourne EDITORIAL MANAGER Tracey MacKenzie ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Carmen Lefebvre CONTRIBUTORS Julie Gedeon

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PHOTOGRAPHY Paul Grdina Gillian Jackson Reuben Krabbe Glenna Partridge Erich Saide STYLING Kathy Cheng Olivia Cheng Becky Runacres Vanessa Suppa

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CONTENTS

16 ON THE COVER REVISING A PLAN

Rather than constructing an addition, a builder cleverly reconfigures existing rooms to create more space in a Port Moody home

CHERYL HICKEY AT HOME

The ET Canada host relaxes in her backyard

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RECLAIM, REUSE AND RECYCLE A builder salvages wood from a house he demolishes and integrates it into his own home

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102 CREATIVITY IN BATHROOM DESIGN

Homeowners are opting for bold colours, textures and materials in the bathroom

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38 BIG-SKY COUNTRY 6 EDITOR’S LETTER

Victoria artist Irma Soltonovich captures the spirit of vast landscapes

14 THIS JUST IN A selection of new items for your home

30 FORM AND FUNCTION The differences to consider when designing powder rooms and ensuite bathrooms

32 SCENTS AND SENSIBILITY Aromatic plants enhance the sensuous appeal of a garden

SYBARITIC LIVING IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS

46 EVERYTHING UNDER THE SUN

A spectacular Mont Tremblant home offers luxury surrounded

by Mother Nature

Montreal Home visits Maison & Objet, one of the most significant design shows in Europe

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66 THE ART OF OUTDOOR LIVING A Montreal company sells art that can be displayed outside

70 THE UPTOWN BEACH TOWN This hotel in Miami Beach’s Surfside neighbourhood is a restful spot away from the hubbub

76 THEN AND NOW A new Dunbar home with contemporary interiors is built to recall Craftsman style of yore

86 GET YOUR ZZZZZs A new-to-the-market foam mattress promises a cushy, cozy sleep

88 THE ART OF LIVING Artist Monica Nudelman’s paintings are expressions of how she experiences life

114 HOME-GROWN In search of pesticide- and GMO-free food, Canadians are growing their own

124 A ROYAL RENOVATION The venerable King Edward Hotel gets a $40-million makeover

126 A TROPICAL TOUCH A False Creek condo’s garden is planted with tender tropicals to warm up the landscape

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A CHANGE OF PLAN

A subdivision, spec-built Port Moody house is transformed for a growing family

BY JULIE GEDEON PHOTOGRAPHY: REUBEN KRABBE STYLING: BECKY RUNACRES

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WITH THEIR THIRD CHILD ON THE WAY, a family needed an addition to their Port Moody home that would give them another bedroom. They turned to My House Design/Build Team, the BC Georgie Award’s Renovator of the Year.

And by the time the project was complete, they had what has been dubbed an “urban farmhouse” with a Built Green Certified Gold certification.

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“We prepared concept drawings and budgets to address the whole project and to solve all their issues with the house in the process of creating their dream home,” says Graeme Huguet, founder of My House Design/Build Team.

The designer took her inspiration from the rustic dining set and chandelier that the homeowners had already purchased because it reminded them of their Prairie past.

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But instead of building an extension, Huguet’s team cleverly reconfigured the existing space. By turning a small living room off the main entrance into an office, the team freed up a third-floor space to be converted into the required bedroom. “We also opened up walls that had separated the dining area to create a larger family room and open-concept kitchen that feel even bigger with their connection to a new outdoor living space,” Huguet adds.

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My House i nter ior desig ner Beck y Runacres took her initial cues from the country-style dining set and rustic chandelier that the homeowners had already bought for the home. “Their love for a rustic touch came from when they used to live on the Prairies,” Runacres says. “So barn wood with grey tones was repurposed to tie in with their otherwise contemporary styling. The barn wood we selected actually came from the Prairies. A photo of that barn is framed in their dining room and makes for great dinner conversation.” •

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Barn wood was used to give support beams and bulkheads a decorative focus rather than camouflaging them. It also makes for an original kitchen island and range hood.

The baby/puppy gate at the top of the stairs and half-wall at the bottom integrate the same wood in pioneering ways, complemented by a reclaimed barn-style door to the new office.

“We chose white Shaker panels for the other doors – including the barn-style sliding ones for the master bedroom and newly created laundry space – to keep the house contemporary but with a subtle country-style inspiration throughout,” Runacres says. “The sun tunnels above the staircase and in the children’s bathroom fill the second floor with natural light.”

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The dining set’s hues were integrated into the kitchen with the Caesarstone grey quartz, selected for the perimeter countertops, and a slightly sparkly variety for the island. “We chose the island lighting for its clear glass lines with the exposed-filament Edison bulbs adding the rustic touch,” Runacres says.

White kitchen cabinetry has a contemporary flair. “Once we sanded the existing dark stain off the solid oak floors, we decided to leave the natural oak colour to beautifully lighten up the overall space,” she adds.

By extending the rear roofline, architectural technologist Ignacio Lara-Faure was able to add two skylights to further brighten the kitchen and create a covered outdoor living space with posts, beams, and glass. •

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“We covered the southern-exposed outdoor living space to avoid rain and excessive sun, while still keeping it bright and airy with a great view of Vancouver,” Huguet says.

Upstairs, the contemporary bedrooms allow for the wall accents to be changed as the children age, while the purer white of the couple’s master bedroom and ensuite bathroom have a timeless elegance.

The homeowners obtained their dream ensuite bathroom by replacing the house’s second bathtub with a large shower area. The enclosure’s accent wall features porcelain tiles that resemble barn wood. The grey floor tiles provide a slightly industrial-rustic grounding.

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Reclaimed barn wood gives the contemporary home its country warmth. The wood is cleverly used to define the foyer, while the large sliding barn door is rural-inspired art in motion.

My House Design/Build created a computer model of the home and conducted a pressurization test to help make energy-efficient choices. New high-efficiency windows and doors were installed. Reflective glass in the south-facing windows keep the house cool during the summer, while panes that retain heat were installed on the north side to hold onto the winter’s interior heating. The overall insulation was also greatly improved. A new high-efficiency furnace and heat pump all contributed to the project’s certification of Built Green. •

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The home’s exterior brings the best of urban and country life together by providing outdoor spaces in which to relax, protected from rain or sun, just steps away from the makings of a fresh garden salad.

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The home was called the “urban farmhouse” because of the transformation made throughout the property. The architecture and landscaping allows the family to grow vegetables and herbs thanks to a series of raised wooden planters that are visually linked with the overhead beams along the backyard walkway.

A hockey court at the very back of the yard

lets the children practice their shots-on-net against a shed rather than the garage door that now perfectly matches the new exterior.

While the overall project accomplished much more than was originally planned, the homeowners say they can’t imagine their home any other way. •

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DESIGN

ENSUITE BATHROOM OR POWDER ROOM?

Different design sensibilities are in play when creating these two distinct spaces

The bathroom has become a retreat from the busyness of the workaday world. That’s why many bathrooms are being designed with spa-like installations. However, the function of an ensuite bathroom is quite distinct from that of a powder room. Here, Reisa Pollard, designer and owner of Vancouver’s Beyond Beige Interior Design, offers insights and advice on how to design each of these spaces.

QUESTION: Reisa, the functionality of an ensuite bathroom is different from that of a powder room.

What functions should be taken into account in planning a redesign of these rooms?

ANSWER: Designing a powder room has fewer limitations because the only functioning elements are the sink and the toilet. We have more opportunity to design by inspiration, fun, drama. We can often run with a theme that is connected to a client’s interests or preferences. An ensuite bathroom requires more consideration about practicality and durability of materials. The other thing to consider is that a powder room is more about creating an environment for guests, whereas the master ensuite is a sanctuary for the homeowners.

Among the options for an ensuite, there is a huge variety of shower components – luxury elements such as steam, body sprays and fogless mirrors. All of these items need to be

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laid out properly to work effectively. Storage is also a consideration. Clients can put various functions in an ensuite: a makeup area, a freestanding or built-in tub, one sink or two.

Water and steam are factors to consider when choosing materials. Delicate, sensitive or hard-to-clean items are not a good choice for the ensuite. However, these are often the

most exciting and interesting materials to use; therefore, why not include them in the powder room? A paper-based wallpaper or hardwood floors are all to be expected in a powder room, and minimal storage space allows for more freedom in the design of its vanity.

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Q: Should the materials used in an ensuite design differ from those in a powder room?

A: The materials used in an ensuite must be appropriate for water, easy to maintain, and durable to withstand daily use. An example is wallpaper. It’s popular right now, and people are often considering it for their ensuite. It is a great way to add drama. However, we suggest using a wall tile with an interesting pattern if it’s going to be close to the tub or shower. Alternately, a wallpaper could be used on select walls but we recommend that it be a heavy-duty vinyl-based product.

Marbles make for a beautiful countertop but they react to both acidity and alkalinity. A dripping soap dispenser or bar of soap can leave a long-lasting stain.

Engineered products are evolving. Some of the things we couldn’t do previously, we are now able to achieve using engineered products. Not just with marbles and stone, but with other faux products, too. For instance, hardwood flooring is inappropriate in an ensuite because of the way it reacts

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to water. However, there are now tiles that mimic the look of wood. In fact, the look is indistinguishable from natural wood.

The powder room, which is typically small, often allows us to use materials that are more expensive because we need very little of them.

We often wallpaper walls and the ceiling in powder rooms, or create a feature wall of tiles that would break the bank if used in an ensuite.

Q: It is said that an ensuite bathroom’s design should reflect that of the rest of the home. Is this true of a powder room?

A: The design of a master ensuite typically f lows from the bedroom. While there are different materials involved we usually want it to have the same feeling. By contrast, the powder room is a little jewel in a home that can be a unique statement. If a home is glamorous, we might make the powder room ultra glamorous. If the home is contemporary, we might use the opportunity to install really contemporary products and fixtures.

Q: Should the lighting in an ensuite be different from that of a powder room?

A: Yes, there are many differences between a powder room and an ensuite. In an ensuite, there are zones so you need lighting with separate controls. Lighting over the shower or tub doesn’t get switched on with general task lighting. And lighting that casts shadows is very unattractive. We try to have light come from more than one location to light the face evenly. This can be achieved with a combination of recessed lights in the ceiling and wall sconces or backlit mirrors. Powder room lighting is about creating a mood. It’s typically decorative and not task-oriented. In each of these spaces, additional lighting can be both decorative and purposeful. Lighting under the vanity or in the ceiling can provide just enough light to fill the space comfortably. •

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LANDSCAPE

COMMON SCENTS Aromatic plants enhance a garden, whether it’s a vast border or a single container

BY TRACEY MACKENZIE

Lavender

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A WAFT OF LILAC BLOSSOMS in the warm spring air. A whiff of heliotrope in a window box.

The aromatic punch of an allée of lavender.

A street lined with lindens.

Plant scents have the power to trigger vivid memories, to transport us back in time. And when those scents are planted in our gardens, they can have a strong impact on our psychological well-being. Many a bad day has been turned to good through the simple gift of flowers, and when those flowers engage the olfactory sense, the “good” gets better.

Whether scented plants populate our backyard borders or our container gardens, they are a gift to the soul. Choosing the right aromatic perennials, annuals or flowering

shrubs and trees can turn an average garden into a sea of scent that attracts butterflies, birds, bees, and us.

“Herbs such as lavender, mint and thyme, are great for pathways because their scent is released as you brush up against them. They also work well in window boxes,” says plant expert Stephen Scheunert, owner of Pointe Claire Nursery in Pointe Claire, Quebec.

“Lavender is also a popular plant for container gardening and border edging.”

If you have the space, consider planting f lowering shrubs and trees. Lilacs, honeysuckle, and lindens release strong scents in the spring. •

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Schuenert also recommends Brugmansia (commonly called Angel’s trumpet), in a large container on a patio or deck. It’s tropical so must be moved indoors for the winter.

“Perennials such as lily of the valley, evening primrose and Stargazer lily, are also very fragrant,” Scheunert says. “If you want to plant bulbs, freesia and hyacinth are also popular.”

Planting scented flowers and shrubs strategically throughout a garden can add scent at various times of the day and year. Lily of the valley, for instance, has a constant scent, while evening primrose and jasmine release their aromas only after the sun sets, so they should be placed near a seating area.

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Urban dwellers and anyone who is daunted by the task of cultivating a garden can opt for containers. Lily of the valley does well in pots, but because it’s poisonous, it shouldn’t be planted where children play. Hyacinths require more care but their fragrant blooms are definitely worth the effort. Jasmine is fragrant but blooms only at night. Rosemary is another good choice for containers because it’s easy to grow, has a strong, herbal scent and bears tiny purple flowers.

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Deep purple petunias and heliotrope in a window box or clay pot can make evenings on a deck or patio a sensuous experience.

Herbs also fill the air with delightful aroma. Lemon balm, a member of the mint family, helps to keep mosquitoes at bay. But like mint, it ramps through a garden so is best confined to pots.

Basil, which foodies cultivate for cooking, renders up strong scent when touched.

Basil

And at the end of the summer, lavender can be harvested to create scented sachets for drawers and closets; it deters insects while delicately perfuming surroundings. One whiff in the darkest days of winter can recall the brightest days of summer. Add lavender to sugar as a perfect addition to Earl Gray tea.

Whether you create a sweeping backyard garden, a container garden or simply have a few window boxes, the addition of scented plants will fill your olfactory senses, enhance your life and improve the environment. •

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WHERE EARTH MEETS SKY Victoria artist Irma Soltonovich draws visual inspiration from living in big-sky country

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YOUR ROOTS – HOW AND WHERE YOU ARE RAISED – play a major role in your life. They set the parameters of your formative years. And that can run deep. But for Irma Soltonovich, it also runs wide.

Raised on a farm in Saskatchewan, Soltonovich was influenced by her surroundings, which gave her a sense of where she stood in the world. The vastness of the prairies left an impression. But it was the ethic that came with growing up on a farm that gave her an appreciation for hard work and honesty.

These forces came into play for her as an artist. But to simply say they inspire her painting would be a cliché that mischaracterizes her work. No, for Soltonovich, her roots are her work. For her, it’s all about where things meet.

“I would say I am an abstract landscape painter,” she says. “It means you can certainly tell what my paintings are. I am known for my landscapes. They’re long and narrow and always have a horizontal line.”

Soltonovich, who lived in Alberta after leaving Saskatchewan, now lives in Victoria.

“I like to live where sky meets ocean, or where sky meets land. It grounds me. It also somehow grounds me back to my childhood.

It gives you a sense of place in the world – that you’re not the most important thing. The land – the terroir – is who I am.” •

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The horizon is at the centre of almost all of her works. “You are always reminded when you live in the Prairies that nature is really in command,” she says.

Soltonovich grew up in Nipawin, a small rural town in central Saskatchewan, east of Prince Albert. “I grew up in a very rural existence,” she says. The family did not have a lot, she adds, but there was always something to eat. “We always had steak.”

She left the farm as a teenager and attended what was then known as teachers’ college. From there she obtained a master’s degree. “I didn’t really paint till I got my master’s in fine art,” she says, explaining that she had always enjoyed drawing and had taken a few art classes while completing her undergraduate degree.

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“I am driven to do art from a different place than most artists.”

After completing her master’s, she went to the University of Oregon for a doctorate, but never completed it. “I quit my Phd. I was very disillusioned with the world of art education. I didn’t paint again – or draw, or do any art – from 1968 till 2001 – almost 35 years. I collected art. I hung out with artists. I taught art,” she says. But she did not paint.

Soltonovich decided to go back to teaching, but not in the school system. She spent her days working with both youths and adults in the criminal justice system. She specialized in working with clients suffering from mental health issues, addiction and fetal alcohol spectrum disorder. It was a career choice that her family, especially her father, did not understand. Coming from a long line of teachers and farmers, she explains, “no one ever broke the law.”

The work satisfied her creative need, however. •

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But Soltonovich would later return to her roots as she embraced her art in the launch of a second career. She returned to where the sky meets the land, where the horizon provides a sense of centre. “My capturing the landscape comes from seeing underlying structure and simplicity and from my drawing background.

I am driven to do art from a different place than most artists,” she says. “I paint in spurts.

I don’t paint every day.”

Images of barren rocks, prairie fields and the line that defines the edge of the sky. These elements help Soltonovich share her sense of place. They run deep. And they run wide. •

Irma Soltonovich is represented by The Gallery at Mattick’s Farm in Saanich and the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria. Her website is: www.soltonovich.com

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FIFTY THOUSAND SHADES OF GREY The best of European design is featured at Maison & Objet Paris

BY SHARON AZRIELI ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Sharon Azrieli at the Christian Dior show in Paris.

UPON MY RECENT VISIT TO MAISON & OBJET PARIS, one of Europe’s premier design shows, I found that it required much more than just a pair of comfortable walking shoes. Yes, I needed those shoes in the vast exhibition space; one hall alone of the eight measured 120,000 square metres. But anyone attending the event would also need an almost-superhuman ability to focus, to screen out the superfluous in order to parse through the many exhibits.

Three-thousand exhibitors show their wares at Maison & Objet. It’s staged twice annually – in September and January – at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre, which is comprised of eight halls covering 246,000 square metres.

The center, which opened in 1982, is near the Charles de Gaulle Airport. It is served by free buses that transport visitors from the centre of Paris.

Within the exhibition space itself, there seems to be an infinite amount: the latest in decor, design, furnishings, accessories, textiles, rugs, tableware. In other words, all of the things that make our lives so rich. But the space is so vast, one couldn’t take it all in, not even if one were on horseback or on a scooter.

And I did see many people on scooters.

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My UP! band told me I walked more than 70,000 steps during my three days at the Maison & Objet show. Once I had acclimatized myself to the sheer magnitude and scope of the event, I was able to find some superb exhibits.

If there was a theme that was obvious from the get-go, it was the fact that the colour grey continues to dominate furniture. It looks as if the trend of grey as the go-to colour will continue. In my 70,000 steps, I saw 50,000 shades of grey. Yes, here and there, there was a teal chair, a turquoise couch and even the odd red sofa, but may I suggest, oh dear designers, that you consider blush or taupe for your new neutral?

As a designer myself who loves rich, saturated colour, I found it a challenge to hunt down vibrant hues in anything other than accessories … until I happened upon the work of Ana Roque from Portugal. One of the company’s chairs featured curvy lines, yummy blue and green fabric – velour and velvet – brass fittings, unobtrusive legs and a very broad seat.

I also loved the JNL collection from Belgium with its curvaceous, feminine-shaped sofa, upholstered in a tweedy wool, reminiscent of a suit from the 1930s.

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Imagine my delight and palpable relief when, on the final day of the show, I saw the booth of my favourite designer in the world: Jonathan Adler. Jonathan, thank goodness, is a designer who has no fear of colour.

I sank down gratefully into a turquoise chair and looked at magnif icent cookie jars labeled with various pharmaceuticals. And this brings me to another element of this incredible show, where half of the 3,000 exhibitors were displaying tableware, cutlery, glassware. You could die from the dishes.

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However, one designer stood out for the simple beauty of her table settings: Claudia Barbari. I was smitten with her tables, decorated with little gold-coloured birds. But then, I love all things gold.

There was also a lot to love about CNB Oriental, a company that specializes in exquisite and delicate Japanese-inspired tableware.

CNB began as a small store in Amsterdam in the 1970s, and is now a global wholesale concern that supplies homes, restaurants and healthcare.

Across the aisle from Barbari’s display was the Aynhoe Park Collection. Aynhoe Park is the British 17th century home of James Perkins, who has a collection of curiosities from those who did grand tours in the 18th and 19th centuries. His ostrich feather lamps with their brass bases are definitely curiosities.

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The ostrich feathers come in four different colours, so the light changes with the colour of the feathers and they waft with the breeze.

The feathers sprout from atop spindly brass stems. Think Dr. Seuss meets Downton Abbey in Horton Hears a Who. However, Horton has to wear white gloves.

On a much more serious note, if you are ever to be very cold in the Alps, you would want a blanket made by Monsieur Arpin.

This Swiss company specializes in a broad

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array of products from bags and outerwear to cushions and bedspreads. Its blankets rival our own iconic Hudson’s Bay variety.

There was one exhibit that all of my friends will consider very important: the collection of pet furniture from Netherlands-based Lord Lou. I was particularly enamoured of the Antoinette dog bed with its plush cushion and Louis XIV legs and I know my dogs would be, too.

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As Portugal continues to make its presence felt in the global design market, the country’s offerings were very much in evidence at Maison & Objet. Branco sobre Branco, the Lisbon-based company of designers Paula Laranjo and Vera Moreira, is behind some very distinctive furniture, including a boxy sea-foam-coloured sofa and swivel tub chairs.

Portugal is also the country that is home to Royal Stranger, whose unusual honeycomb cabinets invite touch. Covered in hexagonal lacquered wood tiles, the cabinets are practical, yes, but oh-so lovely to behold. These very ornamental pieces must be custom-ordered.

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Maison & Objet is a feast for the senses.

And nothing I saw or touched rivaled the sheer sensuousness of the marble bathtub from Jacob Delafon, producer of high-end bathroom fixtures. The feel of the solid marble bathtub was akin to solid silk. I have rarely felt anything so sexy in all my life. It takes 200 hours of labour to create this masterpiece and, not surprisingly, it, too, is a special-order item. I suppose it’s typical of me to fall in love with the most expensive item at the event.

Maison Images d’Épinal was established in 1796 and boasts thousands of images, created from wood engravings and lithographic stones.

The company produces posters, stationery, cards and tableware, inspired by its history.

And because I love the design of the 18th century, I was captivated and deeply impressed by the craftsmanship of Regia Style, which specializes in ornate wood furnishings, doors and accessories. They were atypical among the exhibitors, most of which specialize in modern and contemporary offerings.

There was something for everyone at Maison & Objet and I must express my admiration for the organizational feat that it is. I thank the organizers for inviting me.

The next M & O show will take place January 19 - 23, 2018. If you plan to go, pack a pair of comfortable walking shoes. That is, if you cannot find a horse or a scooter. •

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AT H O M E Two revamped spaces make entertaining easy for ET Canada host Cheryl Hickey

BY PHILLIPA RISPIN PHOTOGRAPHY: GILLIAN JACKSON STYLING: VANESSA SUPPA

CHERYL HICKEY IS REALLY JUST A HOMEBODY. Sure, she gets to interview the glitterati in her glamorous job as host of ET Canada, but home and family are important to her. It’s something that she realized from a young age.

“When I grew up, there was an open-door policy at our house,” Cheryl says. “One really warm memory I have is my parents always had our friends and family over. There were always barbecues going, there was always music, there were always people around. To me, that is family. That is home. Now that our kids are getting out of the baby stage, we want to create that as well for our family.” •

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Cheryl’s kitchen is compact but functional. Cosmetic changes, including painting the cabinetry white and adding subway tiles to the backsplash, along with the uniformity of appliances in stainless steel, make it feel larger than it is.

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Cheryl and her husband moved into their north Toronto home seven years ago. The house wasn’t quite perfect for them, and they talked about demolishing it and starting afresh. However, with a one-year-old baby, that seemed like a bad idea, so they settled in and decided to make incremental changes.

One project was an addition on the back of the house to provide a dining space, extend the kitchen, and add a master bedroom and bathroom. Several years later, it was time to finesse those changes. It’s perhaps no surprise that Cheryl focused first on her kitchen, today’s favourite domestic gathering place.

“That’s where it starts,” she says.

The original kitchen ended just to the left of the dishwasher. The extension made room for an island as well as an airy dining room. When it came time to give the kitchen its “facelift,” contractor Janos Nagy finished the job on budget, in a blistering week and a half.

Through the recommendation of a friend at ET Canada, Cheryl found contractor Janos Nagy, an invaluable help. He suggested changes – nothing radical, but enough to make a difference. The dark wood cabinetry was painted white, and the brown-and-white backsplash gave way to white subway tiles.

The wooden windowsill was replaced with a slab of pale marble.

The facelift also included removing the microwave oven above the stove and replacing it with a range hood. The cabinets received new hardware and were topped with crown molding. •

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If the kitchen can be said to have received a facelift, then the backyard underwent major surgery. Cheryl describes it before the change as “a big green space. There was no garden.

It was grass and a crab-apple tree; that’s all we had. And it was great: we played baseball back there, the kids would run, all that stuff, but that was it. There wasn’t any entertaining space at all. There was nowhere for anyone to sit.

“We decided that we really wanted a place where we, as a family, could relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy, and a place where family and friends could do the same.”

One element that Cheryl was adamant about adding was a swimming pool. “That was something I grew up with, and my kids, they’re fishes; they love to swim. But when you have a pool, you need a deck, right?” •

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The lot is pie-shaped. The pool that Cheryl wanted is large: 14 by 32 feet. With children around, she’s very safety-conscious, so safety features such as fencing were paramount. She also wanted plenty of deck and patio space for entertaining. And she wanted spectacular lighting that would be nonetheless soft.

The pool and decks cover about 50 per cent of the backyard, but because of the property’s wedge shape, the complete installation appears to cover nearly all of the yard. It offers a dining space under a pergola, with a barbecue area. There’s plenty of lounging space, open to the sun. A linear firepan provides drama beside the pool.

There’s a lot of deck in this backyard, so helical piles from Techno Metal Post were used, rather than concrete, to ensure a solid foundation.

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THE BEST OF MOVATO HOME One unobtrusive safety feature is the railing around the pool, which is solid glass and has no top rail or support posts, so the view is barely obstructed.

“This was very exciting for us,” Cheryl says of the transformation of her backyard and home. “I’m absolutely in love with it.” • ET Canada is broadcast weeknights at 7:30 p.m. on Global.

A glass wall fence by Regal Ideas has no top rail or support posts, providing safety with a view.

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“We decided that we really wanted a place where we, as a family, could relax, rejuvenate, and enjoy, and a place where family and friends could do the same.�

The outdoor furnishings are from D.O.T. Furniture. Decking and outdoor cabinetry: Trex; patio: Permacon; fireplace: Napoleon.

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VICTORIANA SIMPLIFIED

Improving on the traditional claw foot tub spawned the global success of Victoria + Albert

BY TRACEY ARIAL

WHILE TRAVELLING IN SOUTH AFRICA IN THE EARLY 1990S, entrepreneur Chris Davies met with two brothers who were engineering ornamental pieces from an unusual white rock. He wondered whether it could be used to replace the heavy cast iron in his British bathtub.

In 1996, Davies sent his heavy Victorian-era claw-foot tub to a small manufacturing plant near the wine-growing region of Cape Town. He wanted to know if it could be reproduced with the white rock material. A

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few months later, he had his answer. Chemists had helped combine the white rock – ground Volcanic Limestone – with resins to create a new composite material called ENGLISHCAST, and it had the rigidity required to create a replica tub.

“These reproductions looked almost exactly the same as the cast iron originals but had many of the benefits of the composite material,” says Jonathan Carter, marketing director of the Shropshire-based Victoria + Albert

Baths Ltd. “They were lighter, white and easy to ship. They didn’t have an analogous finish so they couldn’t chip, crack, craze or chemically mat off. They felt beautiful. Really at the time, there wasn’t anything particularly like them.”

The newly founded company shipped a 20-foot container of replica bathtubs to a United Kingdom trade show and sold out on the first day.

For the next eight years, the fast-growing company created additional models in two different directions: traditional and modern.

They created a new transitional line by modifying traditional replicas, hiding the drains, changing the sizes or making them easier to install. They also began experimenting with contemporary design and unusual shapes.

“We got a bit more dramatic,” says Carter.

“We got rid of the rim altogether. We maybe got rid of the plinths and made a one-piece bath going all the way to the floor. The cast material is fantastic and really allows our creativity to be realized. We can cast straight edges. We can cast complex curves. We can cast different thicknesses so it can maybe have a really chunky thick rim going to a very thin edge or maybe some thinner shapes with crisp edges.”

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Today, the company offers 29 bathtub models, all backed by a 25-year consumer and eight-year commercial guarantee. It also produces basins, sinks and furniture, such as a hardwood washstand or vanity unit with an ENGLISHCAST top. As of last May, Victoria + Albert had added six colours to their iconic glossy white finish: gloss black, anthracite, stone grey, light grey, matte black and matte white.

Some of the company’s models have changed the common understanding of what might be possible in small bathrooms. “We’ve been quite successful on the condo side,” says Carter. “Reducing the footprint of the bath can make small spaces work really well because you’re revealing the floor and wall space, which would otherwise be boxed in by a frame or a shroud or some sort of panel.

We’ve had a lot of success with models like our small ios bath, and our compact Shropshire, both 60 inches long, that you can fit into very small spaces.”

In 2004, the growth of the market necessitated the company opening a warehouse in South Carolina. A few months later, a Canadian company was set up to meet the demand for Victoria + Albert’s products.

The company now has 600 distributors across the country, all serviced by a warehouse in Mississauga. •

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A Montreal company produces artworks that can be displayed outside

BY SUSAN SEMENAK

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WHY IS IT THAT THERE’S ART in just about every room in the house, but almost never any outdoors?

That’s the question that led Nancy Lahaie and Marie-Claude Marchand to launch their company deiNERI, which specializes in outdoor art - or as they call it “art without boundaries.”

“No one ever considers a room without something on the walls,” says Lahaie. “But outdoors, art rarely comes up. People don’t

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want to drill into exterior walls. Or they worry about damage from the elements.”

The two scientists had worked together in the biotech industry decades ago. They met again at a chance meeting while on separate vacations in Florence, Italy, and began working together as business consultants. One of their first clients was an artist looking for new ways to exhibit his paintings. And that’s how the idea of art for outdoors came up.

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Lahaie and Marchand tested materials, such as acrylic glass and UV-resistant inks, that would withstand sun, rain and high winds. Then they designed a free-standing steel base which could reliably hold the 54-inch-tall and 22-inch-wide panels on which the artworks are displayed.

They set about curating a selection of works by artists, both new and established, working in a variety of styles from

contemporary, abstract and urban to traditional, and in media that include oil and acrylic paints for original pieces or special inks for reproductions. One collection is from fashion designer Jean-Claude Poitras, who lent bold black-and-white and colourful fashion sketches. Another is from Montreal artist Kevin Ledo, who recently painted the Leonard Cohen mural in Montreal. •

“An outdoor painting is a very stylish way to modernize a space, to add a touch of personality.”

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So far, deiNERI’s stand’Art units have been selling in Montreal, New York and Miami, with a few buyers in Europe. They are used as privacy screens on condo balconies, patios and courtyards, and as sculptural elements by swimming pools. Prices range from $2,000 for works by an emerging artist to as much as $8,000. Buyers can even supply their own images: a family photo or a cherished landscape, which deiNERI prints on its acrylic glass or tempered-glass panels.

“An outdoor painting is a very stylish way to modernize a space, to add a touch of personality,” Lahaie says.

The company’s stand’Art units were conceived for the outdoors, but Lahaie says they also make great indoor art. Some buyers have used them as room dividers in large open lofts or behind a sofa in an open-concept living room. deiNERI is one of the winners of the Claudine and Stephen Bronfman Foundation’s emerging entrepreneur contest, an initiative that recognizes and rewards Québec entrepreneurs who contribute to the evolution of business by demonstrating creativity and innovation. The stand’ART was also a finalist for product of the year at the Grand Prix du

Design 2017, and was nominated for a Best of Year award by Interior Design Magazine.

“What we’ve done is take two-dimensional art off the wall and make it free-standing and resilient – outdoors or in,” Lahaie says. •

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This Surfside, Florida hotel offers plenty of amenities in an off-the-beaten-path beach town

FROM BEING KNOWN AS the honeymoon destination of a generation to transforming itself into the playground for the rich, Miami Beach, Florida, needs no introduction. But if you’re thinking of a visit, you might just consider doing it via Surfside. Think of it as the best upscale family-friendly approach to south Florida. And Arthur Holman will be waiting there for you.

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Holman is the general manager of the Residence Inn Miami Beach Surfside Hotel.

And, as he puts it, this is “not your average Residence Inn.” But first, let’s take a step back and focus on the three things that have always been key in the Miami area – location, location, location.

Where exactly is Surfside?

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It’s the little town just down the road from Miami Beach. And just like its neighbour, Surfside is an island city connected to the Miami mainland by bridges. Oh, and when they say small town, they mean it. Surfside covers an area that is no more than one square mile, or approximately 2.5 square kilometres. It has 11 streets that run parallel to the beach, nine cross streets, and a population of about 5,800, according to census estimates for 2016, the latest year for which statistics are available.

Surfside is immediately north of the town of Miami Beach and just south of the shopping hub in Bal Harbour. It markets itself as “Miami’s uptown beachtown.” With about a mile of oceanfront, Surfside is designed to cater to visitors, especially families.

It’s a fabulous place to serve as your base when visiting the area, Holman says. Close to everything, the town is a pleasant sanctuary away from the frenzy that whirls around the club scene of South Beach and Miami.

“It’s a very unique community,” Holman explains. “It’s family friendly.” •

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Surfside is also home to the celebrated Turtle Walk, a colourful homage to the area’s most beloved residents: loggerhead sea turtles. The walk stretches much of the length of one of the main streets near the town’s community centre. It is an outdoor art exhibit that features 13 turtle sculptures each painted by a local artist. These larger-than-life works of art promote a popular Surfside cause: the preservation of the sea turtle, as this area is known as a popular nesting region for these creatures from the deep. In fact, small areas of the beach are regularly cordoned off for short periods of time when one of these large turtles crawls across the sand to nest and lay its eggs. Local wildlife authorities regularly scan the beaches in the early morning hours, especially from May to October, as the turtles tend to make land under the cover of night to lay their eggs during these months. The wildlife officers protect the nests from being disturbed by passers-by until the eggs hatch and the baby turtles return to the ocean, but you can still see them.

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Now, let’s get back to the Residence Inn Miami Beach Surfside Hotel, and another element of the importance of location. The 175-room resort that is part of the Marriott chain of hotels is located right at the beach in Surfside. In fact, Holman says, it is 88 steps from the waterfront. Not 80, not 90, not “about this many” or “about that many,” but exactly 88 steps.

It opened just over a year ago, and offers studios and one-bedroom suites, with many connecting rooms to accommodate large families and multi-family guests who are vacationing together.

Holman says his hotel offers the best value in Surfside. “We’re the value play, but we are not a cheap hotel,” he says.

Guests can enjoy free breakfasts and several extras included in the destination fee, such as access to the community centre tennis courts, complimentary bicycle rentals to use along the beachfront paths, complimentary beach chairs with signature red umbrellas to provide shade when needed, and two welcoming beverages when they arrive.

The Residence Inn is ready to introduce you to all that this uptown beachtown has to offer under the sun. •

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A TOUCH OF THE PAST NOW A Dunbar home with a Craftsman-style exterior is thoroughly modern inside

BY JULIE GEDEON PHOTOGRAPHY: ERICH SAIDE STYLING: OLIVIA CHENG AND KATHY CHENG

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A NEW DUNBAR HOME POSSESSES the craftsmanship of yesteryear with compact convenience indoors, thanks to the work of architect John Henshaw and lead interior designer Joy Chao.

“Working on the project from the planning stage, we could incorporate all the features that the owner wanted in the most space-efficient yet visually pleasing way,” Chao says.

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The owner, who was building for resale, wanted a contemporary interpretation of an upscale traditional home. To respect municipal bylaws and the neighbourhood’s character, the exterior of the home was designed as a modern take on the traditional Craftsman style, albeit with additional space incorporated into a cleverly designed attic.

continued out back with a brick walkway and stone rather than a wood deck. A small covered porch shelters the homeowners on rainy days. Inside, the coffered ceilings, window grilles and wall moldings give a small living space grandeur.

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Henshaw and Chao, of John Henshaw Architect Inc., installed classic woodwork at every turn. Most of the rooms were given crown moldings, dropped or coffered ceilings and high baseboards that add heft without heaviness.

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“We aimed for a modern take on what people had in fancier Vancouver homes at the turn of the 20th century,” Chao says.

The foyer is a grand entrance with its marble tiles laid out in Art Deco tessellation.

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Cream walls and transitional-style furnishings give the home’s traditional living room elements a bright and airy look. The designer made the kitchen feel larger with island legs and oversized pendant lighting.

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A simpler chandelier anchors the dining area and highlights the home’s 10-foot-high ceilings. “I like a bit of shimmer to catch the eye, but I find too many people go overboard with crystals,” Chao says.

Henshaw remained true to the charm of yesteryear’s fenestration with a modern take: windows that allow for the side panels to open

easily. “People nowadays want huge panes to allow as much natural light into their homes as possible, but windows must be in keeping with a home’s overriding character,” he says.

The ceiling inlays conveniently store security wiring, built-in speakers, cooling ducts and other smart-home features.

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Henshaw and Chao made use of the limited kitchen space by opting for a larger island instead of a dinette. “We created a breakfast nook right at the kitchen island,” Chao says.

The lower cabinetry is grey, a colour that is repeated in the home’s stained oak floors, while the upper cupboards are a brilliant lacquered white that confers airiness. “It wasn’t easy but we also found white granite with only traces of grey to make the counters nice and bright, too,” she says.

A coffered ceiling gives the kitchen its historic character. “It also visually elongates the space,” she adds.

Here, Chao installed large pendant lights over the island. “It may seem counterintuitive, but you actually make a compact kitchen feel bigger with larger fixtures than with lights that are too small,” she explains. •

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Chao and Henshaw played around with furniture to figure out the best composition for the small but functional family room. “We chose glass cabinetry so that remote controls work with gaming consoles,” Chao says. “We also chose an electric fireplace because of its minimal depth and coziness at the flick of a switch.”

The sophistication of a bygone era is incorporated into a small office through a custom-built oak library. Its lit shelving reflects the fact that people read e-books these days and would prefer the space to showcase treasured artefacts or to store a printer.

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Limited space within the master bedroom was made to feel more expansive by incorporating the roof’s slopes and an ensemble of windows and patio doors that open to a Juliet balcony.

The master suite recalls the heyday of posh hotels with its marble floor and walls, accented with slight Art Deco touches. “We actually combined already–assembled mosaic tiles with the marble to achieve a more interesting layered room that wasn’t overly costly or labour-intensive,” Chao says. •

Marble tiles with inlays give the master ensuite bathroom a timeless elegance.

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The architect and designer cleverly reclaimed attic space as an office or extra bedroom with its own convenient washroom.

Keenly aware of city regulations, Henshaw made the house two-and-a-half storeys to gain attic space for an additional room and tiny bathroom. “The homeowner wanted this area to be flexible,” Chao says. “So we made it so that it could be a guest room, teenage hangout or a children’s study and play area.”

New construction allowed the owner to dig sufficiently deep for a walkout basement with 10-foot-high ceilings so that no one feels cramped in the games room or the home theatre. •

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GETTING THOSE ZZZS IN CUSHY COMFORT A Canadian company introduces a hybrid foam mattress that responds to the need for sleep

BY JULIE GEDEON

GETTING A GOOD NIGHT’S SLEEP is a luxury that everyone craves. Having the right mattress goes a long way to making good slumber happen.

To facilitate good sleep, a Montreal company has created a hybrid foam mattress that contours to a sleeper’s every move.

“We worked side-by-side with chemists to create a product that responds to the body like traditional memory foam but pops right back up as soon as a person shifts away,” says Jeremiah Curvers, director of marketing at Polysleep, the company that created the mattress. “The rebounded foam immediately encompasses a person’s new sleeping position, and the polyester/spandex cover keeps everything cool.

“A plush top layer absorbs the body’s pressure points so people don’t wake up sore,” Curvers adds. “The mesh fabric allows the foam to breathe and bend.”

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Top quality is assured with 100 per cent Canadian materials. The mattress, foam and cover are manufactured in Montreal.

“We started the company a year-and-a-half ago, but it took us a good nine months to develop the ideal foam and mattress structure,” Curvers says.

CertiPUR-US-approved, the mattress is safe even for newborns. “There are no harsh chemicals, odours or chance of the foam disintegrating into the air,” Curvers says.

“It’s treated with an anti-microbial agent so if someone sneezes on it, germs won’t spread, and a liquid repellant ensures that any coffee spilt during breakfast in bed immediately beads to be wiped up.”

Side rails are incorporated so the mattress keeps its shape even if somebody sits down to pull on socks. Integrating the side rails into a mattress that’s rolled up into plastic and a cardboard box for shipment was one of the company’s biggest challenges and best innovations.

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Every mattress – regardless of size – arrives in the same 17-by-17-by-41-inch box and weighs about half of what a traditional mattress would. The packaging makes it easy to get a king or queen through narrow staircases or hallways.

“When the box arrives, just carry it into the bedroom, take the rolled mattress out, remove the plastic and let air refill the foam within half a minute,” Curvers says.

Polysleep sells exclusively online to make its mattresses affordable. “We offer a 100-nights trial so if you don’t like it for whatever reason, we’ll pick it up and refund you, no questions asked,” he says.

Delivery is across Canada. “We’ve shipped to some remote places, including summer cottages,” Curvers says. “Parents also like the convenience of sending a comfortable mattress for their kids away at school.” •

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OF ART AND LIFE

The paintings of Monica Nudelman reflect the artist’s new life in Canada

DOES ART IMITATE LIFE? Or, is life – with all its subtle shades, shimmering moments and bold stokes – reflected in art? Monica Nudelman will have to get back to you for the answer.

She’s still creating both – her art and a new life. The two are shaped, in many ways, by the same influences.

Nudelman is an artist living in North Vancouver with her two daughters, ages 19 and 16. Originally from Brazil, she started a new life for herself in this country about a year-and-a-half ago.

“I always loved the country (Canada) and wanted opportunity for my girls and me,” she says. “You have a wonderful country. People are so polite. Everyone is respectful. I feel very happy here.”

One of the reasons she feels at home is the new focus on her second career. She simply has always wanted to be an artist. •

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Nudelman is pleased to say she is now a permanent resident of Canada. She came here to pursue a career, and is now fulfilling that dream, explaining how she could not survive as an artist in her native country, where she studied art at university. “It’s a shame I didn’t have the opportunity when I was young,” she says.

But she is not looking back. The focus is straight ahead to the future.

Her work, which can be best described as contemporary, features bold colours and collage techniques. She works on canvas, wood and furniture. •

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“When I work, I feel I live; I feel so creative.”

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“I like to explore materials to find something new,” she says, explaining that she often combines elements. “I always transform images into something new. I like to join pieces and make a new scenario.”

For her, it’s about giving an image a new context, a new purpose, a new life in a different setting. So is art imitating life for Nudelman? Or is her life inspiring the works she is creating? Again, the answer is not immediately clear.

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“I feel that I can transform things that nobody cares about into art,” she says.

In a small studio she has built in her home, Nudelman paints every day. Due to space limitations, she often works on small pieces, but hopes to expand to larger surfaces. She is accustomed to large canvases of sorts, she says, pointing to past commissions, including painting a feature wall for a new hotel. •

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Sometimes working with a piece of reclaimed wood or an old window shutter, she looks to start with something established and give it a new direction. “Each piece has a story, a history to tell,” she says. “Like when you see a piece of old wood with a lot of layers of paint, you can imagine how many people painted it.”

Nudelman’s work has been featured in a few exhibits in the Vancouver area, including one at the Britannia Community Centre.

Before coming to Canada, her works were also included in exhibitions in Cannes, Paris and Brazil.

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“I feel complete when I work,” she says, as she attempts to express why her new start in Canada means so much to her. “When I work, I feel I live; I feel so creative.”

The viewer feels the vibrancy in her work, too. “People always say they love the colours I use. The experience I’ve had until now is that my work makes people see something beautiful. I love colours; I love colours and the possibilities you can draw.”

She is talking about her art. But the statement could also apply to her new life. •

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NOT YOUR AVERAGE LITTLE CABIN IN THE WOODS

This Mont Tremblant, Quebec home offers luxury surrounded

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AH, THE PROVERBIAL CABIN IN THE WOODS. For generations it has been portrayed as that rustic little place where all its charm stems from being in the middle of nowhere. It’s quiet, private and comes complete with the sound of birds chirping in the morning, crickets at night and the calming acoustic of the occasional bee passing by during the day. Breathe in deeply. This is how you really get away from it all and unplug.

But wait a minute; let’s think about this: If you brushed aside all the rustic romanticizing, it wasn’t really that glamorous. It was old, creaky and usually had some sort of plumbing problem.

What if there were a better cabin in the woods? What if you could get all the quiet and private you want and do it while relaxing in a luxurious estate? Throw in a few to-die-for mountain views, a private chef, your own hottub and a living room with a fireplace, cathedral ceilings that are simply stunning and panoramic windows. Now, breathe deeply.

This is how you really want to get away from it all.

“The vacation rentals business used to be: ‘I am renting your house.’ Now it’s: ‘I am renting your house with hotel services,” explains Joan Bou, president of Tremblant Living, which specializes in “superior luxury vacation rentals” in the Mont Tremblant area of Quebec’s Laurentian mountains.

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But Tremblant Living does not offer just any house. It has the most luxurious estates available. This includes the Forêt Blanche, a home on three levels in the Versant Soleil area of Tremblant, considered the most exclusive ski-in and ski-out residential area at the world-renowned resort location. Minutes from the casino, it is also the only rental in Tremblant that has a five-star rating, issued by the Corporation de l’industrie touristique du Québec. In fact, it is only one of five vacation rental residences in the province that has earned the CITQ’s top rating.

“It’s not easy to find homes that meet our standards,” Bou says. “The expectations are high.” •

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So what should you expect from Forêt Blanche? It accommodates 13, has five bedrooms, eight bathrooms – including five ensuites – a gym, a hot-tub, sauna, a billiards table, three fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, an elevator, WiFi, five flat-screen TVs, two deck areas and all sorts of space – 7,000 square feet in all. Those are just the stats. Now for a few details: Gleaming hardwood floors, vaulted cedar ceilings with spectacular A-frame beams, a dining room table that seats 12 comfortably, stainless-steel appliances, a professional gas range, two wine cellars and a living room area on the upper level that has amazing mountain views.

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Bou says the house is available for rent in every season. The most frequent renters are families, usually inter-generational groups, who are looking to vacation together. Often, friends who want to spend family vacations together share the space. But a growing segment is companies looking to host corporate retreats.

It is for “privacy and socializing,” he says.

“It’s a different atmosphere you create in a house in the forest. There’s a lot of bonding.”

It’s not for everyone, he cautions, however.

It’s not like a hotel where there is a restaurant off the lobby. If you don’t splurge for the option of hiring a private chef, which Tremblant Living will arrange for you, you have to do your own cooking.

But there certainly won’t be any plumbing problems. •

Forêt Blanche rents for $1,425 to $3,840 per night, depending on the season. A three- to four-night minimum stay may apply.

Tremblant Living 1-888-932-1131 www.tremblantliving.ca

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A PLACE FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION Today’s bathrooms are spaces filled with colour, elegance and high design

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EXTREME EXPRESSIONS REIGN, even in bathroom design. In these most personal of spaces, homeowners seem willing to push the envelope further than ever to get just the right look. Take colour, where prognosticators see intense shades edging out paler shades heading into 2018. As Pantone Color Institute director Leatrice Eiseman once said of the trend: “Intense colors seem to be a natural application of our intense lifestyles and thought processes these days.”

This may be why some trend forecasters are predicting the end of the all-white colour scheme in the bathroom. Still, most of us

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still aren’t ready for walls covered in, say, trendy cobalt blue tiles. But we might want to consider adding at least a splash of colour, according to Denise McIntosh, senior designer and owner of Genesis Kitchens & Design in Coquitlam. “Accenting with black tiles or a vanity is a strong trend,” McIntosh says. “And deep and bold colours, especially navy blue, are big.”

In Europe, sinks and toilets are available in vibrant hues or, with a nod to the 1970s, pastel shades. This designer feels that while Vancouverites now resist the trend, it might gain acceptance over time.

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Where most of us feel free to add a pop of also-trendy turquoise or vivid green is in the vanity countertop or cabinetry with a lacquer finish to present intriguing new possibilities.

Vanities with a wood finish remain a popular choice and are particularly striking as visual relief in an all-white colour scheme. On trend now are finishes in which the wood grain stands out prominently. Whatever the hue or finish, wall-mounted is the way to go with vanities. And you might want to top it with a squared-off trough sink that echoes the new shape in freestanding tubs, the rectangle.

“People want shapes or finishes that are different, have some edge,” says McIntosh.

It is texture rather than colour that will add a distinctive touch now, according to Marike Boersma, architectural specification representative for Cantu Bathrooms & Hardware in Vancouver. “Textured tiles have been big for some time, but now we’re also seeing raised effects on sinks and even faucets,” she says. Under- or top-mounted sinks in porcelain or glass may have artfully etched designs around the rim.

And when it comes to tiles, textures range to highly polished ceramic 3D tiles in geometric or wave-effect patterns. Especially apt for the West Coast contemporary aesthetic that favours natural materials are stone tiles with a less-finished, more rough-hewn surface. Small marble plank tiles arranged in herringbone or parquet-inspired patterns are also popular. •

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Boersma is also seeing an upswing in tub conversions. Where once a tub-and-shower combo was considered de rigeur for resale value, that convention is falling by the wayside. It could be a lifestyle choice, as fewer people have time for an old-fashioned soak in the tub. Or, it may reflect increased confidence in asserting a personal preference that enhances lifestyle, especially in the master bathroom. “I’ve worked on condo projects where there are two bathrooms — and neither had a bathtub,” she says.

And the shower continues to dominate as the most important bathroom feature, says Gary Millan, national sales manager at Nortesco, which carries a myriad of bathroom designer brands. “Having a bench and rain-head shower is not enough; they want a full shower experience complete with steam,” he says. A rain head or multiple shower heads, body jets and hand-held option – the list goes on.

Adding a steam feature is a good move, Millan says, a sound investment that can add to the overall value of a home. It also helps to conserve water, as a 20-minute steam session will use only about a gallon. The newest from Mr. Steam can be app-controlled at a distance.

They’re also easily programmable to provide a mix of aromatherapy, chromatherapy and audio options at different times of the day: soothing at night, energizing in the morning.

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In toilets, wall-mounted versions have become almost de rigeur in today’s homes.

The newest look is to have the sink and vanity hovering above ground level. It’s a very clean, contemporary look that’s also highly practical, as it facilitates bathroom floor cleaning. And when everything is off the floor this way, even the smallest bathroom looks bigger. “The look is more contemporary,” says Millan, “but there are floating toilets like the Canova Royal

that have more traditional lines, for that mix of classic and modern that is so ontrend now.”

Part of the appeal of wall-mounted toilets is that all the piping and many of the controls are discreetly tucked behind the walls.

These days, we also want more technology in the bathroom — but out of sight. “The modern design trend is gravitating toward a seamless approach to technology with a high level of customization,” says Donna Church,

marketing and communications manager at Kohler Canada. That means things such as self-cleaning capability, warm-air systems and heated seats should be easily accessible yet still unobtrusive. The new Veil Intelligent wall-hung toilet, for instance, has a contemporary, almost sculptural elegance.

Not only is the mounting hardware completely concealed, but its many features can be cont rolled v ia a touch screen LCD remote-control unit. •

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As with fashion, the finishing touches can make or break a look. And for many, the bathroom simply will not look finished without faucets and accessories with a matte black finish. It’s especially striking, even dramatic, played against pure white or soft grey marble tiles. “This trend continues on the rise and we don’t expect it to go anywhere anytime soon,” says Gaelle Marrasse, marketing director at Aquabrass. In 2017, the Montreal-based company added a new black matte finish called Montreal Black to its lines in tribute to the city’s 375th anniversary. The black finish is plated rather than painted to withstand wear, scratches and fingerprints.

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In popularity, though, black matte finishes take second place to those in gold and bronze.

The latter have left the ranking of out-there trend to timeless classic. Here the debate rages between those who prefer an understated matte finish and those who like the gleam of a highly polished one. “Shiny finishes are still preferred in some instances,” says Marrasse.

“People hoping to achieve a more traditional or classic look often go with a shiny finish.

On the other hand, those seeking a modern kitchen and bath design tend to lean more towards our matte finishes.” •

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RIGHT AT HOME IN THE NEIGHBOURHOOD Toronto’s Thompson Hotel is a go-to destination for out-of-towners and locals alike

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WHEN THE EYES OF THE FILM WORLD TURN TO CANADA for the Toronto International Film Festival, the Thompson Hotel is ready. Because this is where the A-list crowd comes for a little slice of this country’s biggest city’s high-end hospitality. The Thompson has a bit of a unique formula. It’s one part luxury, two parts real Toronto.

And when we’re talking A-listers, it’s a long list – Ryan Gosling, Natalie Portman, Sean Penn, Spike Lee, Oliver Stone. It goes on. They were among the guests who stayed at the Thompson for the 2016 edition of TIFF.

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And don’t even wonder where George Clooney stays when he’s in town. You almost want to look for the Nespresso machine in the lobby.

So why do they come to the Thompson?

“They want to stay somewhere cool,” says the hotel’s general manager, Jeff Waters. “They want a hotel that is contemporary.”

But the Thompson is a bit more complex than that. With 105 guest rooms and 330 condos in three towers in the centre of King West Village, an area Waters describes as “arguably the most vibrant part of the city,” the Thompson has a nightlife that adds to the texture of your stay.

“This area is full of restaurants, bars, architectural companies; it’s a very high-end part of the city,” he says. “And we are at the heart of this neighbourhood.”

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“It’s a microcosm of the neighbourhood.

It’s an entertainment complex.”

Take the NBA All-Star Game as an example.

When the National Basketball Association gave the city the nod to host its annual all-star game in 2016 at the Air Canada Centre, the Thompson was given the nod, too. As basketball fans looked to the event that showcases the top talent in the league, the NBA Players’ Association looked to the Thompson. The organization rented out the entire hotel for the players and their families. Space inside the facility was converted to cater specifically to their needs, Waters says. The rooftop pool

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area was re-conceptualized into a players’ lounge. The hotel made its screening room available to the players for an exclusive screening of Barbershop 2: Back in Business before it played in cinemas. “We really make them feel comfortable here,” he adds.

But most of all, Waters says, one of the best qualities of the Thompson is that you will always meet real Torontonians here. It’s a place the locals enjoy. And they come to relax in the uniquely designed Lobby Bar and Rooftop Lounge.

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The Thompson offers everything that Toronto is best-known for. “It’s a microcosm of the neighbourhood. It’s an entertainment complex,” he says. “There are few places you can stay in a hotel in the city centre that are frequented by residents. That’s rare. That is what makes us so different. We cater to our neighbourhood.”

Toronto’s business class arrives after work for drinks in the Lobby Bar, which features a massive mural of the city’s skyline. As the evening warms up, a disc jockey keeps the party going. Or, friends often meet up by the infinity pool at the Rooftop Lounge.

Others opt to entertain clients in one of the two restaurants, or drop by after a show for a late-night bite in the Thompson’s classic diner, which is open until 3 a.m.

The Thompson gives everyone – regardless of where they are from – one thing guaranteed: an amazing view of Toronto. “It’s the best view of the city,” Waters says. “It’s stunning during the day; at night, it lights up, it warms up, and it’s spectacular.” And with a 360-degree view of the skyline and the iconic CN Tower that is immediately identified with Toronto, Waters says, there is no doubt: “When you stay at a Thompson, you know what city you’re in.” Even the American cable news channel CNN listed the Thompson on its list of 16 Best Rooftop Views in 2014.

Opened in 2010, the Thompson Toronto was the first international location outside of the U.S. But with hotels under the banner now open in Mexico and other expansion plans on the horizon, Waters says with confidence: “The brand is just taking off.”

Rooms range in size, with suites that offer up to 2,000 square feet of luxurious space. All offer a modern design and heated floors in the bathroom, regardless of the season.

And just in case you are not completely convinced how neighbourhood-focused the Thompson can be, it welcomes pets. •

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FARM-FRESH FOOD AT HOME Canadians are increasingly cultivating their own organic, non-GMO produce in their backyards

BY JULIE GEDEON

A JOKE THAT RECENTLY MADE THE ROUNDS on the Internet points to the effort many of us make to save a couple of dollars by growing our own tomatoes. Yet there’s something exceptional about watching the fruits of our labour come to harvest, and biting into food that couldn’t be any fresher.

Despite the challenges of cultivating food, Canadians love their gardens. More than half of Canadian households (59 per cent) reported growing fruit, herbs, vegetables or flowers for personal use within the previous 12 months, according to a 2016 Statistics Canada report.

Concern about pesticides and certain fertilizers has an increasing number of us turning to our own backyards for organic produce.

Investing in the most local of food is another motivator as people become aware of the need for greater environmental sustainability. •

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Eating local has gained new meaning for a Vancouver family who transformed a small backyard into a feast for the eyes as much as for the palate with the help of Glenna Partridge Garden Design. “Glenna’s artistry in arranging plants creates a multi-layered, multi-textured, colourful vista that enhances their appearance,” the homeowner says.

Landscape designer Glenna Partridge always integrates a family’s preferred vegetables – and even fruit – as much as possible within the available space while also taking into account the sun, soil and drainage conditions to create a functional garden that’s stunning to view.

She uses evergreens to establish yearround structure and punctuates the entire garden with one new bright colour of various annuals as an eye-catcher from early spring through late fall. “I plant the vegetables among the shrubs and flowers, taking advantage of the amazing colours and textures of their foliage, such as the multi-coloured hue of a Bright Lights Swiss chard, to create a beautiful aesthetic,” Partridge says.

Incorporating tips from Mel Bartholomew’s Square Foot Garden, she plants densely to provide a gamut of fruit and vegetables and no large gaps when one is harvested.

She notes the increasing demand for edible gardens as Vancouverites strive to eat organic produce and become more sustainable.

Beginning from scratch, Partridge’s client took the opportunity to integrate a brainstormed wish list. “This is our forever home, so I wanted raised beds for when I’m in my seventies,” the homeowner says. “The irrigation system built into each bed is also wonderful.”

Hooks within each bed hold a greenhouse sheet over plastic tubing to extend the growing season for root vegetables well into November.

The raised beds also help the soil to warm up earlier in the spring so that carrots, peas, kale and lettuce can be planted in March. The beds are custom-made of long-lasting ipe wood and are incrementally graduated in height so even the farthest one can be admired from the back deck of the house. •

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Varied bed shapes invite exploration of the garden’s pathways. “I spend hours out here, taking breaks from my work to mindfully walk around to see what’s sprouting or to just meditatively gaze out at it all,” the homeowner says. “The garden has enriched my life and my family’s.”

The initial spark for the garden was to produce fresh greens for healthy longevity in a sustainable way that also teaches the couple’s pre-teen son about growing organic food. “We planted artichokes at his suggestion this year, leaving some plants to flower, which was also his idea, because they’re just so beautiful,” the homeowner says. “He also helps to find new recipes for the food we grow.”

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Mélanie Coulombe, a landscape designer at Plani-Paysage in Terrebonne, Quebec, derives her inspiration from the kitchen gardens at the Château Villandry in France’s Loire Valley, teeming with vegetables in an ornamental showcase. “These potagières are magical,” Coulombe says. “It’s essential for the food gardens that I create to be as beautiful as they are practical.”

She finds garden edibles are becoming increasingly popular among young people who not only love having fresh salad and herbs on hand, but also the pleasure of watching seeds break soil and grow into harvestable food.

“They’re also keen to eat organic,” she adds. •

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“It’s essential for the food gardens that I create to be as beautiful as they are practical.” — Mélanie Coulombe

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Combining design skills with horticultural knowledge, she pairs up plants for not only the best visual effect but for long-term success. Marigolds and nasturtiums, for example, are both attractive and protective companion plants for tomatoes. Coriander helps potatoes to ward off pests while pleasantly occupying the space around the spuds. “My primary goal is to achieve the most visually pleasing effect,” Coulombe says.

She wonders if the current trend toward edible gardens in the Montreal area began ornamentally, with decorative cabbages, for example, taking root in a once strictly floral gardener’s heart. “Edible cabbages now come in so many different colours and shapes to contrast wonderfully with other plants, especially mint, which has a scent that wards off bugs,” Coulombe says. “Less structured planting among ornamentals creates a feast for the eyes.”

She again turns to European inspirations to position raised beds so they form a magical space. One of her recent projects converted a former driveway into a garden bistro. The homeowners can relax within a nook of raised garden beds filled with cucumbers, nasturtiums, kale, cabbages, Swiss chard and a variety of herbs within a modest space. Vine tomatoes and climbing beans provide vertical interest. “Several varieties of Spanish beans produce abundant flowers,” Coulombe adds.

In Toronto, keeping racoons and other critters out of food gardens was the main challenge that Meredyth Hilton of Artistic Gardens undertook within her own backyard.

“Having just completed major home renovations, we didn’t have the budget to install the elaborate landscaping that as designers we naturally want,” Hilton says. “So we took our interim steps as an opportunity to experiment with raised beds on behalf of clients who are increasingly requesting food gardens.” •

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Placing legged beds a good distance from trees and shrubs that otherwise could be used by various animals as launch-pads into vegetable patches seems to have done the trick. “We picked cedar to avoid growing food within treated wood,” Hilton adds. “And raised beds ensure our soil remains organic.”

The family currently has basil, thyme, oregano, sage, mint, tarragon, lovage, marjoram and other edible herbs lushly growing in one bed, while another brims with various lettuces bordered by strawberry vines. “The pink f lowers in spring are spectacular,” Hilton notes.

Other beds are devoted to a variety of tomatoes and climbing beans. The modestly priced experiment proves how food gardens can be made a part of any backyard landscape.

“And I love grabbing a bunch of greens for lunch as I walk through the garden from my office at the rear of the property back towards the house,” Hilton says. “So we’ll definitely incorporate the beds in our elaborate plans.”

She’s finding the strongest demand for garden edibles among parents who want to teach their children about growing sustainable, healthful food. “We have the kids plant radishes so they can harvest them within 10 days,” she says. “They love it!” •

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A RENOVATION FIT FOR ROYALTY

Toronto’s century-old Omni King Edward Hotel gets a major makeover

BY TRUDY KERMAN

THE WHO’S WHO OF CANADA’S ELITE have visited it.

It has hosted such luminaries as Ernest Hemingway, Mark Twain and Louis Armstrong.

The Beatles occupied its royal suite in 1964.

And a king of England bestowed his name upon it.

Toronto’s Omni King Edward Hotel has seen a lot of life since it was built in 1903, two years after King Edward VII ascended the British throne.

This architectural beauty, designed by Chicago architect Henry Ives Cobb and Toronto architect E.J. Lennox for developer George Gooderham’s Toronto Hotel Company, was built for a then-staggering $6 million. It’s seen many upgrades in its 114-year life, including the addition of an 18-storey tower in 1922.

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But the latest renovation, which began in 2014, was an extensive $40-million restoration that upgraded the entire structure.

The crowning touch was the $6.5-million refurbishment of the historic Crystal Ballroom, which dates to the 1922 addition and was the go-to venue for Toronto’s elite from the 1920s until it was closed in 1970.

From the ’20s to the ’40s, big bands ruled the dance f loor, showcasing such kings of swing as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Harry James, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman.

Toronto musicians held their own, with Romanelli and his Syncopated Swingers performing as the King Edward’s in-house band, back in the day.

The Crystal Ballroom’s ornate moldings and eight-metre-high coffered ceilings have been preserved in the renovation, while original floor-to-ceiling windows offer a panoramic view of the city. The 6,500-square-foot space comfortably accommodates 300 for dinner. Recently added features include a period-style bar and orchestra balcony. Updated chandeliers are in keeping with the style of the 1920s.

“I was coming to a hotel that was being revived; I was very exited to be a part of this,” says Christophe Le Chatton, the Omni King Edward Hotel’s general manager. How to dust off and revitalize a century-old hotel while still accommodating guests is tricky and best done quickly.

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“The good thing about renovating all at once is that the design space flows from the rooms above to the meeting space, to the lobby. It all flows because it was done in one operation,” says Le Chatton.

“We had to work with designers and contractors in a timeline that began in May 2014 and finished in May of 2015,” he says. Some 301 rooms were modernized on 16 f loors, along with 22,000 square feet of meeting space and three other ballrooms.

“The lobby was closed for nine weeks. It was a real challenge. We relocated the hotel entrance to the side,” says Le Chatton.

Updated and restored to its former glory, the Crystal Ballroom was inaugurated with the grand opening in April, celebrated with a 1920s big band theme. Meals were re-created from 1920 menus. Staff were dressed in period costumes, with cigarette girls serving drinks, and dancers mingling in their retro looks.

Guests included members of the business community, including the wedding industry, historical societies, tourism industry, and members of the hospitality trade.

Visiting the King Edward is special, says Le Chatton. “So many milestone events have happened here.”

Amenities include a full-service spa, 24hour gym, high tea, and such family-friendly services as babysitting. Rooms that are wheelchair-accessible have roll-in showers. And pets are welcome in this venerable landmark that has been transformed into a jewel in the crown of Omni Hotels & Resorts. •

The Omni King Edward Hotel 37 King St. E., Toronto 416-863-9700 www.omnihotels.com/hotels/toronto-king-edward www.omnihotels.com

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TRULY TROPICAL

Tender, colourful plants bring a touch of the tropics to a False Creek condo terrace

BY JULIE GEDEON PHOTOGRAPHY: GLENNA PARTRIDGE

“WE LOVE THE COLOURS,” says homeowner Mark London of the contemporary tropical garden that he and his wife, Gerri, have on their sizeable condominium patio.

Establishing vibrant hues on a sufficiently large scale was essential to converting a staid ground-level area into a tropical oasis. “We needed planters big enough to make the right impact on this 1,600-square-foot terrace,” says the garden’s designer, Glenna Partridge, owner of her eponymously named company, Glenna Partridge Garden Design. “The planters I sourced are large but lightweight fiberglass containers with a copper powder finish that would naturally develop a green patina, but my clients wash and wax them annually to keep them looking brand new.” •

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The corner location adjacent to the False Creek Seawall provides ample south and east exposures as well as a regular warm sea breeze, ideal for plants that prefer warmer climates than Vancouver’s. “Some annuals survive the winter here,” says Partridge, who regularly updates the garden. “It’s also why tropical plants such as canna lilies grow up to six feet tall here.”

Partridge achieves vertical interest and magnificent splashes of colour from such canna lilies as “Pretoria” with its bright orange flowers and striped foliage. She also contrasts them with the intense red florals and purple foliage of the “Tropicana” cultivar.

“Gerri and I love the angel’s trumpet,” London says of the Brugmansia that Partridge adds to the canna lily mix to showcase their abundance of pendulous blooms and fragrant evening scent.

Contrasting shades of greenery give the garden its lushness, while the planters occupy key spaces to create visual harmony.

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“There’s no one element that sticks out. It all works together. That’s why I love all of it so much.”

Partridge also selected a steadily blooming kniphofia for its bright orange spikes. “It’s a perennial that absolutely thrives on seaside air,” she says. “And hummingbirds love it.”

Hummingbirds likewise favour the salvia guaranitica “Black & Blue” with its tiny purple flowers and intense green leaves that contrast nicely at a lower level with the bright

A small palm is strategically placed between two mature trees for a tropical effect.

lime of sweet potato vines (ipomoea batatas).

An intense orange and purple combination of flowering calibrachoa likewise brightens the garden’s base. “There has to be a lot of contrast in both the plant colours and textures to achieve a tropical ambience – especially within the containers to make them eye-catching,” Partridge says. •

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The garden is certainly not excessively flash.

The patio features quiet spaces with silver artemisia and quaint succulents. “What Glenna does so skilfully is combine all the colours so that there’s an overall balance of softness and brightness that you appreciate as a whole,” London says. “There’s no one element that sticks out. It all works together.

That’s why I love all of it so much.”

A hedge of yew is trimmed to maintain a clear ocean view while affording privacy from the walkway and bicycle path that run approximately six feet lower outside the property. Partridge integrated the location of the exterior trees within her design to create additional privacy without hindering the water view. •

The hedge (left) is trimmed to maintain water views while still providing ample privacy. The greenery (this page, top) is punctuated with small bursts of vibrant colour throughout the garden.

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“Sometimes all you need to do to break an outsider’s view into a private area is situate a tree so it appears between two larger ones located off the property,” she says. “Another trick is placing a smaller tree within a large planter, even if it’s going into a flower bed, so it’s instantly two or three feet higher.”

Keeping the boxwood shaped as little globes requires pruning by hand, but it’s worth the effort to maintain the garden’s uniqueness. “We really appreciate how original it looks,” London says. “No one else has anything like it.”

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The boxwood globes are trimmed to bring a touch of Victorian-style order to a tropical array that includes the popsicle-like orange spikes of kniphofia that bloom throughout the summer.

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He and his wife contacted Partridge after noticing her work with container plants at a townhouse directly across the street from them. “We liked what she was doing so we asked her to come up with an architectural sketch that would be approved by our condo association,” he says. “We’ve loved working with her ever since because she always comes up with interesting new elements for us.”

The latest addition is a Peanut Butter plant (Melianthus major). “The leaves really smell like peanut butter when your rub them,” London says. •

The container plantings vary slightly from year to year but always create vertical interest that showcases the shapes, colours and textures of each plant.

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SPECTACULAR AND UNIQUE A custom-home builder creates an abode for his family that lives up to expectations PHOTOGRAPHY: PAUL GRDINA

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EVERYONE HAS PRECONCEIVED NOTIONS ABOUT PROFESSIONALS. For instance, you don’t expect a doctor to be a smoker. You don’t expect orthodontists to have children with crooked teeth. Accountants should be able to do simple math in their heads, and carpenters ought to be able to find a stud in a wall. But what about custom-home builders? What do you expect of them?

Well, first, the concept of “custom” evokes the expectation that there is the ability to create something unique. And second, the combination of the terms “custom” and “home” automatically generates an expectation that the creation will be spectacular. For proof, you can browse through a custom-home builder’s portfolio of projects.

If you look at Jim Smith’s portfolio, the first house you would see is his own. And the descriptors of “spectacular” and “unique” only begin to tell the story.

After almost 20 years of building and renovating homes in Vancouver, Jim, the founder of Smithwood Builders, has recently completed the construction of his own family’s home in Deep Cove, a district of North Vancouver.

It is a modern 3,350-square-foot, three-storey residence that is now home for him, his wife Joanne, and their twin six-year-old boys.

They bought the property, a 6,000-square-foot lot, three years ago. •

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So what is spectacular and unique about it?

Well, there is a list of items. Jim salvaged cedar planks from the house that stood on the lot when he and his wife bought it. Built in the 1930s, the original structure was deemed to be in too poor a state to be renovated.

But before tearing it down, Jim removed the cedar that covered its exterior. That’s when he discovered that the wide planks had been stamped “Haida Gwaii,” making reference to an area once called the Queen Charlotte Islands, a region of B.C. that has the biggest and best trees, he says.

The kitchen has two walnut-clad islands, topped with quartz. The polished concrete floors flow throughout the main floor. The kitchen boasts unobstructed views to the front deck – accessed through large patio doors – and the back, where bi-fold doors open onto the back deck.

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The planks were used, Jim explains, to create an attractive interior feature wall that runs from the basement through to the main floor and up to the top level. With its various colour tones and textures, the wall is definitely on the list of spectacular features. “It’s a conversation piece,” Jim says humbly. You can’t miss it.

The feature wall does not stand alone though. It also serves to frame another spectacular and unique feature: the stairs – and in both directions, but for different reasons. •

The stairs are made of Douglas fir; the risers are set against the feature wall, which is clad in planks of cedar reclaimed from the house that formerly stood on the site. A glass balcony at the top of the stairs offers a view to the living area below.

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The dining room features a large custom-built table made of Douglas fir that seats 12 comfortably.

Floor-to-ceiling windows from Germany flood the room with light. The ceilings are finished in hemlock, which is also used outside.

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In one direction, from the main f loor to the top level of the house, the stairs are an impressive set of floating blocks of wood. Jim says that the idea for the design was his. It consists of a single steel blade stringer, with each step made of a solid block of Douglas fir, which he cut, planed and milled himself from 12- and 16-foot-long pieces, then finished with a natural clear-coat varnish.

Not to be outdone are the stairs that run to the basement. This bank is made of a combination of concrete and wood, with each step alternating between the two materials. The visual impact gives viewers a bit of a double take. “It kind of plays a trick on you because there are two different materials,� Jim says.

But definitely spectacularly unique.

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Jim also bought cedar planks that he submitted to an ancient Japanese preservation process known as Shou Sugi Ban, whereby each piece is charred, making it more resistant to weathering and insects, but also giving the wood what he calls a dark “unique look.”

They were used to clad the home’s exterior.

Then there is the dining room table. It’s custom-built by Jim, who joined two large slabs of Douglas fir – creating a surface that is eight feet long, six feet wide and three inches thick. It sits on a steel base made of two trapezoid stands: one right side up, the other inverted. “We were very happy with the way it worked out,” he says, again invoking a humble tone in response to a compliment.

Spectacular and unique. Check and check. • Large glass doors in the living room open to the back patio area. The steps to the living room level – like those leading to the lower level – are both concrete and wood.

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The home has five bathrooms and five bedrooms, including a separate suite in the basement that Jim rents as a mortgage helper. The plan is to give it to the children once they’re older.

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But what is it like living there? Jim says he and his wife enjoy the flow of the house, from top to bottom, and from the deck out front to the open space in the back. “We wanted to make sure we used every room,” he says. “We wanted to see the kids, hear the kids. At this age, we wanted them to feel connected. Our intention was that we would build this to be here for at least 20 to 30 years.”

That shouldn’t be a problem. Who wouldn’t want to stay in a place that is spectacular and unique? •

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NOT YOUR AVERAGE LITTLE CABIN IN THE WOODS Tremblant Living www.tremblantliving.ca 1-888-932-1131 THE ART OF OUTDOOR LIVING deiNERI www.deiNERI.com 514-400-3389 FARM-FRESH FOOD AT HOME Glenna Partridge Garden Design On www.houzz.com 604-716-4790 Plani-Paysage www.planipaysage.com 514-346-2915 ~ 450-838-8686

Artistic Gardens www.artisticgardens.ca 416-488-2174

A RENOVATION FIT FOR ROYALTY The Omni King Edward Hotel www.omnihotels.com 416-863-9700 WHERE EARTH MEETS SKY Artist Irma Soltonovich www.soltonovich.com GETTING THOSE ZZZs IN CUSHY COMFORT Polysleep www.polysleep.com 1-844-869-7659

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It’s fascinating to watch design evolve.

Each year brings with it new colours, new shapes, new text u res, new concepts. In our upcoming Trends issue, we report on what’s happening in the realm of design, and chronicle the changes that are having an impact on our homes and gardens. Don’t miss Vancouver Home’s annual Trends issue. On sale in October.

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