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HOMES 24 STYLE DESTINATION

What to see and where to
eat in Chiang Mai, Thailand
74 PARTY OF FIVE
A couple works together
to build their first family
26 FOOD NEWS
The latest and greatest
home from scratch
gourmet products, kitchen
gadgets and more
80 LOVE IS IN THE AIR
How to decorate for the
one you love (when the one
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banana bread brownies
86 BLUE AMBITION
Designer Olivia Hnatyshin 30 DECORATING 101
has a case of the blues...but A sophisticated ensuite
in the best way possible combines classic elegance
and contemporary flair
COLUMNS 32 RENO OF THE MONTH

A gutsy renovation decision
15 STYLE NEWS afords these homeowners
a functional, modern kitchen
The best home decor prod-
ucts, the hottest trends and
the most inspiring ideas 36 INSIDE DESIGN
How Canadian retailer Arte-
20 TRENDSPOTTING mano brings furniture from
faraway forests to our homes
80 The new simplicity trend
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40 HIGH OR LOW
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DECORATING neutral pieces to
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Trends come and go, but these four
stylish accent pieces are here to stay
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Create a home office that’s just as
beautiful as it is functional
59 THE FASHION-FORWARD CLOSET

92 How designer and blogger Erica Cook
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Designer Orsi Panos gives this townhouse
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An upscale bistro-style
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FOOD casual vibe 74
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92 POD CAST Janis Nicolay
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a familiar refrain for our regular readers, who
will recognize the title of our best-loved col-
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2016
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is to get you thinking about how to combine
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to achieve your own personal aesthetic. What-
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RISE AND SHINE
CREDENZA Since its launch in 2014,

Canadian Tire’s Canvas brand,
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CAN? LOOK FOR TRASH CAN, 50 l, fingerprint-proof twice in one day, but
$144, The Home
THESE FEATURES. stainless steel
you shouldn’t let it sit
Depot, home- Butterfly Step
LID depot.ca. TRASH CAN, 30 l, there for a week or
$160, Hudson’s longer, either. Con-
An absolute must Bay, thebay.com.
for containing smell. sider your needs and
pick of habits and select a
EASY OPEN
Effortless access
the litter size that will have you
taking out the trash
Our favourite
(think: a pedal, touch- functional and every few days.
stylish trash cans.
less technology, etc.)
is more convenient
and sanitary.
ORGANIZED
BAG CONCEALER DESIGNER Tidy compart- COMPOST
PHOTOGRAPHY, DONNA GRIFFITH (KITCHEN)
A mechanism, Muuto is known ments keep STENCH CURE

such as a secondary for its stream- compost, recyc-
Keep a small compost-
interior bin, that lined designs, ling and trash
and this trash can ing bin in your freezer.
allows you to tuck separate.
is no diferent. The sub-zero tem-
the bag out of sight. Joseph Joseph
Muuto plastic Hide- powder-coated perature will stop the
STYLE away TRASH CAN steel Totem TRASH waste from decom-
in Grey, 45 l, $219, CAN in Stone, 60 l,
Take your kitchen’s The Modern Shop, $299, Danesco,
posing and, thus, from
decor into account. themodernshop.ca. danescoinc.com. developing a smell.

HE FIGHTS DIRTY
no mater hw dirty
DIRTY IS.
NO MATTER WHERE THEY ARE, TOUGH MESSES DON’T STAND A CHANCE
WHEN MR. CLEAN’S MAGIC ERASER IS PART OF YOUR CLEAN ROUTINE.
© 2015 P&G.
Wet before use. A rinse is required for surfaces that

come in direct contact with food. Use as directed.
STYLE DESTINATION
3
7
1
6
Best night
market
snack
THAILAND
An example of the
EDITOR’S ITINERARY: Chiang Mai
PHOTOGRAPHY, DREAMSTIME.COM (SMOOTHIE), JULIO MESTRES (BAAN TAWAI VILLAGE)

Style at Home editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin travelled to
many teak pieces
Artemano sources this city nestled in the hills of northern Thailand just in time
from Chiang Mai. for its internationally renowned flower festival.
I stayed at Ping invigorating Abhyanga and a coconut smoothie
Day 1 Nakara (7), a sophisti- massage before embark- served with a shot of
With its lush landscape, cated Colonial-style ing on a day of strolling espresso. Thin Thai
Number of days relaxed atmosphere, hotel with a laid-back and sightseeing. Factory (1), one of the
to spend here amazing shopping and yet luxurious vibe. The Good news: There’s no places Artemano sources
wood from, has an on-
delicious and afordable best part is the hotel’s shortage of cofee shops
2
food, Chiang Mai is an location – it feels remote in Chiang Mai, so you site café where I had one
inspiring, colourful place despite its proximity to won’t need to travel far of my favourite lattés.
to visit. I went to check the action. It’s also the to get a good cup of joe. Plan your trip to
out Canadian furniture site of Nakara Spa, I especially loved the coincide with the Chiang
retailer Artemano’s buy- which ofers Ayurvedic eclectic FunkyDog Cafe Mai Flower Festival (3),
ing process and see the treatments in a peaceful (5), where I ordered the which takes place in
famous flower festival. environment. Try its best banana pancakes February and features
5
breezy
cover-up
perfect sun hat ▲ White TUNIC, $102,
J.Crew, jcrew.com.
▲ Lucy HAT, $140 US, Goorin Bros., goorin.com.
Prepare for hot, sunny days

spent walking (a lot) and
exploring the local markets.
Menu pick: coconut smoothie
with a shot of espresso.
what to powerful protection
PACK
◀ UltraCalming Super Sensitive
Shield SPF 30 SUNSCREEN, $66,
Dermalogica, dermalogica.ca.
a parade, exhibition and employed as loggers

competition. Be sure to used leftover wood to
check out the displays make small carved pieces
around the Thapae Gate, in their spare time. Even
showcasing unique flower if you’re not in the market
and plant products from for shipping a teak table
northern Thailand growers. back home, it’s always
I picked up pretty paper interesting to see the
flowers to give to the talented woodcarvers
Style at Home stafers. do their thing.
Spend the evening Dine at The Gallery
exploring one of Chiang (4) along the Ping River.
Mai’s fresh markets, which Go for the elegant atmos-
sell produce, meats and phere, live music and comfy
prepared foods. There’s authentic northern Thai flip-flops
plenty to see and taste, dishes. (Plus, it’s Hillary essential travel cases ▶ Glosses FLIP-
and there’s always an Clinton approved!) ▲ Leather TRAVEL CASES in Blue, FLOPS in Opal, $58,
incredible variety of fruit Don’t leave without $95 US per set, Cuyana, cuyana.com. Tkees, tkees.com.
and veg available, fresh visiting the night market.
or juiced. I ate like a local, Popular with locals and
ordering a traditional fish tourists alike, it’s where
dish cooked with chili you can find a range of
N T R IP
PL A N YOUR OW
peppers and coriander. souvenirs, artwork, handi-
crafts (2) and snacks.
While you’re there, keep
Day 2 your eyes open for
Ping Nakara & Nakara Spa Thin Thai Factory Annette
pingnakara.com thinthaifactory.com annetteitimtuktuk.com
Head to Baan Tawai Village Annette (6), which sells
(8), the handicraft village adorable ice cream bars FunkyDog Cafe The Gallery
in Chiang Mai’s Hang Dong out of an equally sweet facebook.com/funkydogcafe thegalleryrestaurant.com
district. The area was pastel blue tuk-tuk
established when villagers (motorized rickshaw).

FOOD NEWS
PRODUCER ERYN CHESNEY
kitchen cravings
This issue, we round up five standout serving pieces to elevate
your New Year’s bash.
2
TOSS UP
You won’t hesitate
FOR THE
CIDER DRINKER
1
to let guests serve
themselves with these
show-stealing wooden The Brits aren’t the only
salad servers designed
SUPER BOWL ones who know cider. Serve
by Matteo Thun.
this version from Caledon,
In beautifully rich shades of black and blue, SALAD SERVERS,
Royal Copenhagen’s durable fluted dishware $50 US per set, Design Ont., at your next soiree.
Within Reach, dwr.com.
is perfect for serving a delicious and hearty Farmhouse CIDER, $3, Pommies, pommies.com.
winter meal to family and friends.
Porcelain Blue Fluted BOWL, $60 US,
Royal Copenhagen, royalcopenhagen.us.
4
WELL
PLACED
A sit-down dinner party
calls for gorgeous cutlery.
The unique silhouettes of
Alessi’s new Collo-Alto flat-
ware are making us swoon.
Alessi Collo-Alto TABLE
FLATWARE, $19 each,
3
Bergo Designs, bergo.ca.
FOR THE
PEPPER, WINE ENTHUSIAST
APPETIZERS
APLENTY ANYONE? Wine and whisky lovers,
Dips, crudités and finger foods – serve
myriad appetizers all at once with this Lazy
Susan, which features removable ceramic
dishes and a handy spinning acacia wood base.
Spun LAZY SUSAN, $90, Umbra, umbra.com.
5 The answer will be a resounding
yes. Who could resist when the
vessel is this stunning?
Swedish Cast Iron PEPPER MILL
with walnut lid, $119 US, Kaufmann
Mercantile, kaufmann-mercantile.com.
unite! This new whisky-
barrel-aged shiraz is
the perfect hostess gift.
Double Barrel SHIRAZ, $20,
Jacob’s Creek, jacobscreek.com.

You make a treat. We donate a toy.
Show your little ones what it means to give this holiday season. Share a photo of your Rice Krispies*
creation using #TreatsForToys or at TreatsForToys.ca, and help make a diference.†
DESSERT OF THE MONTH
banana bread
brownies
RECIPE &
FOOD STYLING
TANYA ENG
PHOTOGRAPHY
MAYA VISNYEI
PROP STYLING
ANN MARIE FAVOT
Calling all banana

bread lovers and
brownie fanatics:
This sweet
combination
was made for you.
ALTHOUGH, WITH ITS
DECADENT WALNUT
BROWN BUTTER FROSTING,
WE’RE PRETTY SURE THIS
IS A DESSERT JUST ABOUT
ANYONE CAN GET BEHIND.

INGREDIENTS
MAKES 16 SQUARES
Banana Bread Brownies ½ cup sifted cocoa powder

1½ cups mashed ripened bananas 100 g chopped good-quality
(about 3 large bananas) dark chocolate
1 cup melted unsalted butter,
divided Walnut Brown Butter Frosting
1 cup granulated sugar, divided 1 cup unsalted butter
3 eggs 1 cup walnuts
1 cup all-purpose flour, divided 3 cups icing sugar, divided
½ tsp pure vanilla extract 1 tsp kosher salt
DIRECTIONS
Preheat the oven to 350°F. In a large bowl,
whisk together the bananas, ½ cup of the
butter, ½ cup of the sugar and 1 egg. Fold
in ½ cup of the flour.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the
remaining butter, sugar and eggs and the
vanilla. Fold in the remaining flour and
the cocoa powder; fold in the chocolate.
Fold the two mixtures together until they’re
not quite combined (the mixture should
be marbled); scrape everything into a
9" square pan lined with parchment paper.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the
brownies are lightly puffed but the centre
is wobbly. Allow to cool for 5 minutes, then
remove the brownies from the pan and let
cool completely on a wire rack.
To make the frosting, heat the butter
and walnuts in a saucepan over medium-
low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10
minutes, until the butter melts and the
walnuts turn golden brown. Remove from
the heat and transfer to a blender. Pulse
until the walnuts are puréed. Pour the mix-
ture into a heatproof bowl and chill in the
freezer until the butter is solid. Let the but-
ter sit at room temperature until softened.
Whip the butter mixture with a hand
mixer on high speed until it’s light and
fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Reduce the speed
to low, stir in 1 cup of the icing sugar and
the salt. Increase the speed to medium-
high for 2 minutes. Repeat with the remain-
DESSERT WORLDS DELICIOUSLY
ing 2 cups icing sugar. Spread the icing COLLIDE IN THIS MASH-UP
over the cooled brownies. OF TWO FAVOURITE TREATS.
DECORATING 101
INCORPORATE
VERSATILE PIECES
LIKE THESE UNIQUE
SCHOOLHOUSE-STYLE
PENDANT LIGHTS.
THEY HAVE TONS
OF VINTAGE APPEAL
BUT ARE SLEEK
ENOUGH TO LOOK
RIGHT AT HOME
IN A CLEAN-LINED,
MODERN SPACE.
WITH THEIR ABUNDANCE OF WHITE, CHROME AND

GLASS, CONTEMPORARY BATHROOMS RISK FEELING
A LITTLE COLD, SO CHOOSE A VANITY THAT WILL
HELP GROUND THE LOOK AND LEND THE SPACE
WARMTH. THIS BLACK BEAUTY FEATURES SHAKER-
STYLE DOORS AND DELICATE TAPERED LEGS.
master
bathroomThis sophisticated ensuite perfectly
combines classic elegance and contemporary
flair. Here’s how you can bring the look home.
TEXT ERYN CHESNEY | PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL GRAYDON | STYLING CHRISTINE HANLON

Odyssey 1 PEN-
DANT LIGHT
in Antique
Black, $184 US,
Schoolhouse
Electric &
Supply Co.,
schoolhouse-
A FREE-STANDING SOAKER TUB MAKES electric.com.
A LUXURIOUS STATEMENT. KEEP THE
SURROUNDING WALLS AND WINDOWS
UNADORNED SO IT CAN STEAL THE SHOW.
▲ Moroccan leather POUFFE in

White, $395, The Cross Decor
& Design, thecrossdesign.com.
get the look Timeless Modern
IMBUE A BATHROOM WITH CHARACTER BY LAYERING ▲ Hemnes/Odensvik VANITY

THE SPACE WITH EXOTIC TEXTILES. HERE, A MOROCCAN- in Black/Brown with Granskär
STYLE POUFFE AND HAMMAM HAND TOWELS ADD A faucets, $879, IKEA, ikea.ca.
TOUCH OF FUN TO THE ULTRA-MODERN SCHEME.
Wyndham Collection Mermaid

BATHTUB in White, 5',
$1,815, The Home Depot,
homedepot.ca.
CONTRACTING, custom MIRRORS,

Delin Build; Oxford White CC-30
WALL PAINT, Benjamin Moore;
VANITY, Altima Kitchens; BATHTUB,
TUB FILLER, Roman Bath Centre;
FAUCETS, Taps Bath Centre; BLINDS,
The Home Depot; POUFFE, Joss & Main;
FLOOR & SHOWER FLOOR TILES, ◀ Geo Hammam
Saltillo Imports; PENDANT LIGHTS, HAND TOWELS
Schoolhouse Electric & Supply Co.; in Slate, $12 each,
TOWELS, West Elm; hammam HAND West Elm, west-
TOWELS (on poufe), Au Lit Fine Linens. elm.com.
FOR SOURCES,
SEE OUR WORKBOOK
RENO OF THE MONTH
before west coast fresh

A gutsy renovation decision afords these Vancouver
homeowners a highly functional, modern kitchen.
TEXT LESLEY YOUNG | PHOTOGRAPHY TRACEY AYTON
PROBLEM
Boxed-in layout
SOLUTION
Take drastic measures
to create an open-concept
main-level floor plan
FLOOR PLAN
220sq. ft.
ABOVE The hefty walnut island cheaper than marble.” Some sav- TOPS, Aeon Stone + Tile; BACK-
with room for three and a matching ings were found in the porcelain SPLASH TILES, Olympia Tile + Stone;
pantry ground the white cabinets floor tile that looks like cement. Thermador RANGE & RANGE HOOD,
Trail Appliances; Franke SINK, Riobel
and quartz countertops. “I wanted
DESIGN, Shift Interiors, shift-interiors. FAUCET, Robinson Lighting & Bath
quartz for ease of care,” says home- com; CONTRACTING, Averra Develop- Centre; STOOLS, Livingspace Interiors;
owner Sally Parrott, “but I was sur- ments; custom CABINETRY, Old World FLOOR TILES, Stone Tile International;
prised to learn it wasn’t that much Kitchens & Custom Cabinets; COUNTER- PENDANT LIGHTS, Niche Modern.

An open floor plan; rich wood finishes;
a sleek, casual look: These are the hall-
marks of the West Coast modern style
that Sally Parrott and Erik Berg wanted
in a new home for their family of five.
But given their neighbourhood of
choice – Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant
area – they realized they’d have to
renovate top to bottom to get it. “Our
options were older character-filled
homes with not enough space, or
poorly renovated houses,” says Sally.
“We ended up buying the ugliest house
on the street, literally,” she adds, dub-
bing the then four-apartment home the
“1994 pink palace.” The solid structure
had the flexibility and spaciousness the
couple needed to turn it into an open-
concept wonder with a welcoming,
organized kitchen at its heart.
The planning process It’s one
thing to gut an entire home, but it’s another
to move the kitchen to the opposite side of
the house, knock down a structural wall and
close up a window. Yet that’s just what
Jamie Deck, designer and director of Shift
Interiors, advised. The couple was torn over
the increased costs, but in the end couldn’t
argue with spatial logic. “It allowed us
to open up the whole layout,” says Jamie.
The design decisions The ABOVE With their

first big choice came in the minimalistic comfy seats and nearly
low-sheen white cabinetry. Sally wanted a invisible legs, the stools
style without fussy profile edges. But Erik, don’t compete with
the beauty of the wal-
whose taste runs more traditional, was con-
nut island. The marble
cerned the kitchen would read too stark.
mosaic backsplash
Enter the warm-toned richly grained wal- introduces another
nut island (topped with quartz), pantry organic element.
and floating shelf. “I wanted high-quality
FAR LEFT A floating
materials that would stand a lot of wear
walnut shelf enlivens
and tear, knowing we would spend a lot
an otherwise empty
of time here,” explains Sally. corner. “I keep my
favourite cookbooks
The result “We’re thrilled with the there. It’s nice to have
outcome of the kitchen. It’s the happiest them handy,” says Sally.
room in our home,” says Sally. FRENCH OVEN, Ming Wo.

RENO OF THE MONTH
BUDGET
breakdown
Here’s what it’ll cost
you to get the look
of this kitchen.
MATERIALS
$
33,310
· Millwork (cabinetry) $25,000*
· Countertops $6,000
· Backsplash tiles $545
· Floor tiles $1,130
· Cabinetry hardware $635
ELECTRICAL/
PLUMBING
$
10,000
APPLIANCES
$
26,755
ABOVE The appliance · Refrigerator $12,300
garage cupboards,
starting above the
· Range $9,000
microwave, open hori-
· Range hood $2,150
zontally, mirroring the · Microwave $420
look of the drawers · Microwave trim kit $330
below and creating a · Sink $1,870
clean sightline. “I love
how the upper doors
· Faucet $685
hinge open for super
easy access,” says Sally.
Thermador REFRIGER-
ATOR, Panasonic MICRO- TOTAL COST
WAVE, EuroTrim MICRO-
WAVE TRIM KIT, Trail
Appliances.
FOR SOURCES,
$
70,065
SEE OUR WORKBOOK (excludes design; *includes labour)

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INSIDE DESIGN
east meets west

Style at Home editor-in-chief Erin McLaughlin travels to Thailand to explore how Artemano, a
Canadian retailer with roots in the Far East, brings furniture from faraway forests to our homes.
LIVING ON THE EDGE

Live-edge furniture refers to
pieces like this, where the wood’s
natural edge is incorporated into
the design for a look that’s both
chic and sculptural.
PHOTOGRAPHY, MICHAEL NANGREAVES (DINING ROOM)
PERFECT PAIR
Only an avid adventurer and bona fide globetrotter could come up with a concept like this: creating a WILD THINGS
retail shop that connects us to the Far East through decor. In 2002, Shimon Finkelstein opened the doors to ARTEMANO CO-OWNERS SHIMON
Artemano, a furniture and accessories store that sources its materials and inspiration from South and South- FINKELSTEIN (LEFT) AND EYAL SHOAM
east Asia, bringing the exotic look we’ve come to associate with destinations like Thailand, Indonesia and STANDING IN FRONT OF A MASSIVE
India into homes across the country; he was joined in 2004 by Eyal Shoam. We love the artistic individuality PIECE OF WOOD THEY COULDN’T
of each piece, and we like to think of the journey each item took to land here in Canada. Here’s a closer look. LEAVE WITHOUT.

MOMS DON’T TAKE SICK DAYS.
MOMS TAKE
THE THE
NON-DROWSY, NIGHTTIME,
COUGHING, SNIFFLING,
ACHING, SNEEZING,
FEVER, COUGHING,
SORE THROAT PAIN, ACHING,
STUFFY HEAD, FEVER,
CHEST CONGESTION, STUFFY HEAD,
NO SICK DAYS, SO YOU CAN SLEEP WITH A COLD,
MEDICINE. MEDICINE.
To ensure this product is right for you, always follow and

read the label. Keep all medicines out of reach of children.
© 2015 P&G
INSIDE DESIGN
A TABLE TALE
Artemano sources and creates furniture using wood that comes from all over South and Southeast Asia. Here we track the key production
stages of live-edge dining tables from their beginnings in a Thai forest – it’s a process that can take more than five months in all!
THE
START
1. SOURCE 2. MEASURE 3. MARK
Wood is sourced from a certified- After being cut down, the trees are meas- Each log is marked with chalk to keep
sustainable forest in northern Thailand. ured to determine what they’ll be used for. track of what each piece will become.
PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE), GETTY.COM/CHRIS TERRYN/VWPICS (1), CONTESKA (2, 3, 5, 6, 8), MICHAEL NANGREAVES (9);
6. DRY 5. FIRE 4. CUT
Slabs of wood are left out in the sunlight Smaller pieces are dried out in a The felled trees get trimmed down to their
to remove excess moisture. temperature-controlled room or a kiln. intended size with a chainsaw.
THE
FINISH
PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE), VIRGINIA MACDONALD (LIVING ROOM)
7. STAIN 8. SHOW 9. SELL
Slabs are stained with Artemano’s After transport, finished pieces land in one of The table is purchased, brought home, surrounded
specially blended lacquer. Artemano’s showrooms across Ontario and Quebec. by other stylish pieces and admired by all.

FURNITURE AS ART Er in’s
What is it about natural-wood furniture that lends instant personality to a
Instagram
space? It could be that no two pieces are exactly alike, each revealing a unique
grain and interesting knots – details that call to mind the wooded wonderland
they came from. Nooks and crannies are welcomed and imperfections are cele-
brated, because they’re marks of character that can’t be faked. Whether it’s a
sculptural coffee table formed from a solid stump or a salvaged-plank TV unit
showcasing a rustic, rugged grain, raw-wood furniture like this proves
Mother Nature is the best artist around.
NATURE’S DESIGN WOOD 101
With renewal and rejuven-
SNAPPED ON-SITE IN THAILAND, ation top of mind, Arte-
THIS SHOT SHOWS A SCULPTURAL mano sources its exotic
PIECE OF SOLID WOOD DESTINED woods from forests that
TO BECOME A CONSOLE. are certified sustainable
and government regu-
lated. Here are a few
Erin loves.
▲ Recycled-railway-wood TV UNIT with stain-

less steel legs, $2,295, Artemano, artemano.ca.
▶ Free-form mango wood
BOWLS, $75 per set of 3,
Artemano, artemano.ca.
ROSEWOOD
Though slow growing,
this wood is plentiful
in India; grain varies
from blond to
LE S FO burgundy in colour.
RU
R
4
DECORATING
WITH RAW WOOD SUAR
A fast-growing wood
sustainably harvested
from the limbs of
trees grown for
other purposes; grain
boasts rich, high-
contrast tones for
an artful appeal.
RECYCLED
Salvaged from storm-
felled trees, fishing
1. STRIKE A BALANCE. Pair piece in and of itself, so leave many wood grains, keep other boats, railways and
rustic rough-hewn pieces with the walls unadorned and let colours to a minimum. 4. MAKE old construction;
clean-lined contemporary fur- the grain shine. 3. MUTE THE IT COHESIVE. Use two or three features chipped
niture. 2. GIVE IT CENTRE RAINBOW. Since there are diferent woods and have more paint and the patina
STAGE. Raw wood is an art already a handful of tones in than one hit of each type. of a storied antique.

HIGH OR LOW
high
OR low?
We designed a cozy reading nook, perfect for curling up with a good book,
on both a paperback and a hardcover budget. Can you tell the diference?
PRODUCER ANDREA MCCRINDLE | TEXT MARY LEVITSKI | PHOTOGRAPHY MICHAEL NANGREAVES
HIGH OR LOW
2
$598 US
3 HIGH $ 8,154
1 Piet Hein Eek Scrapwood
PHE-10 WALLPAPER, $299 US
per single roll, NLXL, nlxl.com. 6
$299 $70
2 Celadon Studios wood-framed 7 Jo Alcorn polyfilled cotton-
Birch Abstract lll PRINT, 28" x 33",
4 blend red and beige Ian TOSS
Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com. CUSHION, Shop.ca.
1
$43 5 $70
3 Where the Wild Things Are PRINT, 8 Jo Alcorn polyfilled polyester
8" x 10", $30, Jennifer Squires black with grey pinstripe Armani
Productions, jennifersquires.ca; TOSS CUSHION, Shop.ca.
fibreboard Virserum FRAME in
Gold-colour, $13, IKEA, ikea.ca.
12 7 $39
$130 US 8
9
9 Acrylic C10326 TOSS CUSH-
ION in White with polyester
4 Limited edition Natura ART- insert, Structube, structube.com.
WORK by Taleen Bedikian on pre-
mium cotton paper with Natural
Premium Wood frame, 11" x 11",
$4,252
Minted, minted.com. 10 Wool Patchwork Atmosfera RUG
in Silver, Grey & Steel, 8' x 10', Tapis
$899 Rugs & Carpet, tapisrugs.ca.
5 Bronze-finished iron FLOOR

LAMP with glass shade, Art
$299
Shoppe, theartshoppe.com. 11 Large powder-coated iron Knurl
SIDE TABLE with aluminum top,
$156 Crate and Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca.
6 Linen Grande Check ROMAN

BLIND & BENCH CUSHION 10 $1,299
FABRIC in Tuxedo, $78 per yard, 11 12 Suitor WINGBACK CHAIR with
through designers, Robert Allen, olefin Hanson fabric in Sapphire
robertallendesign.com. and maple legs, CB2, cb2.ca.
HIGH & LOW White papier mâché DEER BUST, West Elm, westelm.com.
$112 2
1 Brewster Home Fashions Heim Dis-
tressed Wood Panel WALLPAPER in
3 LOW $ 2,928
Brown, $56 per single roll, Provincial
Wallcoverings, 905-890-2834. $63
6 7 Polyester-blend Cozy Boucle
$220 TOSS CUSHION COVER in

Cayenne, $49, feather INSERT,
2 Wood-framed Logs PRINT by $14, West Elm, westelm.com.
David Aubrey, 32" x 40", The Picture
4
Picture Co., picturepictureco.com.
$15
$24 1 8 Ramie Vigdis TOSS CUSHION
COVER in Black, $10, polyester
3 Winter Forest Trees Covered in Inner INSERT, $5, IKEA, ikea.ca.
Falling Snow PRINT by Nicholas
Eveleigh, 8" x 10", $11, Zazzle, zaz-
zle.ca; fibreboard Virserum FRAME
$20
in Gold-colour, $13, IKEA, ikea.ca. 5 9 Acrylic Megan TOSS CUSHION
with polyester insert, Jysk, jysk.ca.
$35 12 7
8 $1,700
4 Tree Stump ARTWORK, 11" x 14", 9
$25 US, Michael Arras, michaelarras. 10 Olefin Ashton Neutro RUG
etsy.com; fibreboard Gunnabo FRAME in Grey, 8' x 11', Tapis Rugs &
in Black, 13" x 17", $10, IKEA, ikea.ca. Carpet, tapisrugs.ca.
$120 $100
5 Canvas powder-coated steel Quinn 11 Canvas powder-coated steel SIDE
FLOOR LAMP with glass shade, TABLE with ash-veneered MDF shelves,
Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca. Canadian Tire, canadiantire.ca.
$20 $499
6 Cotton Berta Ruta ROMAN BLIND 12 Polo WINGBACK CHAIR with
& BENCH CUSHION FABRIC in polyester fabric in Grey and ash
Black, $10 per metre, IKEA, ikea.ca. legs, Structube, structube.com.
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HIGH OR LOW Duplicated frames
lend continuity.
WINGING IT
A smart grey wingback chair is
both accessible – prices vary – and
versatile. The four below range in
style from traditional to modern,
transitional to country.
HIGH
$
2,595
19th C. English with
Belgian linen fabric
in Fog and walnut
legs in Antiqued
Brown, Restoration
Hardware, rh.com.
A large mat looks
high-end.
Black and white
is always chic.
$
1,250
Danforth with
polyester Urban
Tweed fabric in
Ink and stainless
steel base, Gus
to each her own
Modern, gus-
WHEN IT COMES TO CREATING A GALLERY WALL, THERE ARE NO RULES, SO
modern.com.
PLAY WITH LOW-COST PRINTS, ORIGINAL ARTWORK AND VINTAGE PIECES.
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT Abandoned Barn PRINT 11" x 14", $25 US, Michael Arras, michaelarras.etsy.com;
by Kyle Werstiuk (in vintage frame), 8" x 10", $25, Indigo, fibreboard Gunnabo FRAME in Black, 13" x 17", $10, IKEA,
indigo.ca; Celadon Studios wood-framed Birch Abstract lll ikea.ca; fibreboard Gunnabo FRAME (with DIY artwork)
PRINT, 28" x 33", $299, Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com; Where in Black, 13" x 17", $10, IKEA, ikea.ca; limited edition Natura
$
995
the Wild Things Are PRINT, 8" x 10", $30, Jennifer Squires ARTWORK by Taleen Bedikian on premium cotton paper
Productions, jennifersquires.ca; fibreboard Virserum FRAME with Natural Premium Wood frame, 11" x 11", $130 US,
in Gold-colour, 12" x 16", $13, IKEA, ikea.ca; fibreboard Virse- Minted, minted.com; Mountain Range PRINT by Aimin
Polyester Seaton rum FRAME (with pages from vintage book) in Gold- Tang, 11" x 13", $35, Indigo, indigo.ca; fibreboard Virserum
with hardwood colour, 12" x 16", $13, IKEA, ikea.ca; Tree Stump ARTWORK, FRAME in White, 20" x 20", $20, IKEA, ikea.ca.
legs, Elte Market,
eltemkt.com.
the one that

got AWAY
Not every piece that suits our
High or Low room sets makes the
$
399 cut. This month, stylist Andrea
McCrindle couldn’t find a match
Strandmon with for this Moroccan-inspired shag-
polyester Nordvalla meets-flatweave rug, so she had
fabric in Dark Gray,
to leave it out. “I wish I could
IKEA, ikea.ca.
have included it,” she says. “I
love its nostalgic look – like a
chenille throw but more exotic.”
Wool-blend Wesley RUG, 5' x 8',
LOW $699, CB2, cb2.ca.
toss and turn
You can’t go wrong with the decorative triple threat of our high and
low window seat toss cushions: a textural knit, a cheery bright and a
handsome dark. But any one of these options can be combined with two
other cushions for a totally different look. Check out these three possible
combos. We love them all so much, we can’t pick a favourite. Can you?
cozy
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
Acrylic C10326 in White
with polyester insert, $39,
Structube, structube.com;
Polo WINGBACK CHAIR
polyester Snow Leopard
with polyester fabric in
with polyester insert, $20,
Grey and ash legs, $499,
Jysk, jysk.ca; acrylic-blend
Structube, structube.com.
Ruched Faux Fur (cover
only) in Ivory, $60, Pottery
Barn, potterybarn.com.
woodsy
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP
Jo Alcorn polyfilled
cotton red and beige
Ian, Shop.ca; acrylic-
blend Solrök (cover
only), $13, IKEA, ikea.ca;
polyester Jennings Deer
with polyester insert,
$39, Urban Barn,
urbanbarn.com.
WINGED BEAUTY
The wingback chair became particularly well to private

prevalent in the mid-1600s conversations, so this was
and early 1700s in what was no doubt a common domain
then Britain’s American colo- for whispered talks among
nies. Its generous proportions society’s elite. The signature
and rich upholstery fabrics winged silhouette is easy to
refined made it a luxury reserved for spot in many contemporary
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP wealthy homes. Designed as interpretations (check out
Ramie Vigdis (cover a fireside seat, it boasts tall four of our favourites on the
only) in Black, $10, IKEA, wall-like sides often referred opposite page). So the next
ikea.ca; Jo Alcorn poly-
to as wings, which retained time you sit in one, take a
filled polyester grey
heat from an adjacent fire- minute to imagine historical
Ernesto, $70, Shop.ca;
acrylic C10326 in place while blocking out moments that likely began in
Grey with polyester drafts from nearby doors just such a chair. Think: scan-
insert, $39, Structube, and windows. The cocoon- dalous love afairs and revolu-
structube.com. ing efect also lends itself tionary political upheaval.

DECORATING
everywhere
we look Towering above the mantel, this tree in a burlap
“bucket” is a fresh, organic counterpoint to a
contemporary hand-painted wall mural.
1. Fiddle-leaf
Fig Tree
why we love it
This tropical beauty is
coveted for its wide,
glossy leaves and
towering height. If
you can’t find the real
thing (or discover it’s
too fussy), try a good-
quality imitation.
Artificial Fejka TREE, $15,
IKEA, ikea.ca.
In a handsome den, a fig
adds a sculptural note to
an empty corner.
A basket makes the

perfect vessel for
a potted tree in the
California-modern
kitchen of Style at
Home design editor
Stacy Begg.

Trends come and go, but these four stylish accent pieces are here to stay – and we’re thrilled!
Here, we examine their never-ending appeal. TEXT BETH HITCHCOCK
A canary yellow
headdress is a
can’t-be-missed
feature in an
otherwise neutral
dining room.
2. African
Headdress
why we love it
Whimsical and eye-catching, the juju hat, a
PHOTOGRAPHY (THIS PAGE), SUE STUBBS, TRACEY AYTON, JANIS NICOLAY; PHOTOGRAPHY (OPPOSITE), TRACEY AYTON, MICHAEL GRAYDON, STACEY BRANDFORD
type of African headdress, has become a con-

temporary decorating staple. The piece’s round
bull’s eye shape makes it a natural focal point
over fireplaces, beds and sofas. Plus, it injects
a note of softness to hard-edged modern rooms.
Feather HEADDRESS in White, 30", $500, Snob, snobstuf.com.
When matched with the

bedding, this hot pink juju
hat ofers a decorative one-
two punch of boldness.
White feathers keep the

mood calm in a home office
nook, adding texture without
the distraction of colour.
DECORATING
3. Moroccan
Berber Rug
why we love it
Soft underfoot and
graphic in impact,
Berber-style rugs can
be made from nylon,
synthetic fibres or
wool. But it’s the
natural creamy tone
and black zigzag or
diamond design that
really set these rugs
apart, making them
a perfect fit for spaces
both contemporary
and traditional.
Wool Souk RUG, 8' x 10', $1,139,
West Elm, westelm.com.
Preppy splashes of green and pink liven up the

neutral rug in this youthful living room.
A feminine bedroom gets

graphic impact from the
black lines of the rug and the
Hollywood Regency-style
ribbon trim on the valance.
PHOTOGRAPHY, VIRGINIA MACDONALD, ANGUS MCRITCHIE, ASHLEY CAPP
Distinctly Italian in flavour,

this vignette shines with
just three colours: cream,
black and honey brown.
4. Leather
Pouffe
why we love it
The versatile Moroccan-style leather pouffe –
a more sophisticated version of the beanbag
chair – comes in almost any colour imagin-
able, with metallic versions on offer as well.
Pouffes can present as playful or polished –
it’s all about the context. For a dash of global
flair, this piece can’t be beat.
A white poufe with reverse stitching goes
Moroccan leather POUFFE in Pink, $395, upscale as a spot to put on shoes or
The Cross Decor & Design, thecrossdesign.com. makeup in this dreamy dressing room.
There’s no need to worry about little

ones running into sharp edges – poufes
are super soft and toddler-safe.
In a nursery,
PHOTOGRAPHY, JANIS NICOLAY, ASHLEY CAPP, JANIS NICOLAY
a pink poufe
provides a chic
footrest for a
nursing mother.

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SPECIAL
the
decorated
office
Looking for ways to
create a home office
that’s just as beautiful as
it is functional? Let these
three spaces, which
balance high and low
elements, inspire you.
TEXT LAURA MUIR
PHOTOGRAPHY, TRACEY AYTON

1
SPECIAL
creative
contrast
THE
LOOK
Modern and traditional
1. LOW$ THE
CHANDELIER
DECORATING
IDEA
Black and white wall panelling
defines the space, lends
cozy character and creates
graphic punch.
2. HIGH$$
ARTWORK
3. HIGH$$
WALL PANELLING
4. LOW$
DESK
PHOTOGRAPHY XXXXXXXXXX
5. HIGH$$
CHAIR
The 10-by-12-foot main-floor study of Remy
and Tyler Lang’s Toronto home offers their family
of five a quiet spot for everything from paying
bills to doing homework. At the same time, it
keeps everybody together. “We wanted a place
for the kids on the main level so we could keep
an eye on them,” says Remy. To enhance the 6. HIGH$$
space’s secluded, cozy feel in the all-white GLOBE
house, the couple decided to cover the walls
in panelling and paint it black and white. “It’s
traditional with respect to all the mouldings,
but the black makes it more modern,” says
Remy. “And you feel like you’re in this one little
environment, so you can focus on your work.”
CONTRACTING, Delin Build; Black 2132-10 WALL PAINT,
Oxford White CC-30 TRIM PAINT, Benjamin Moore; DESK
(customized), IKEA; Eames CHAIR, Eames OTTOMAN,
Bølling TRAY TABLE, Design Within Reach; black CHAIR,
RUG, GLOBE, Elte; Abstract Landscape #29 ARTWORK
(above desk), Yangyang Pan; Complete Your Thoughts
ARTWORK (on desk) by Charlene Serdan, Yellow City
Sky ARTWORK (on credenza) by Alice Jarry, Art Interiors;
CHANDELIER, Grand Brass Lamp Parts; TASK LAMP,
West Elm; STAPLER, TAPE DISPENSER, Russell + Hazel.
7. LOW$
get t he look! CREDENZA
functional
+ decorative the high-low mix
1. LOW The funky brass a gold colour to look
chandelier was a DIY kit like brass,” says home-
ordered from the States owner Remy Lang.
that only cost $250.
Industrial TASK LAMP in 5. HIGH Iconic Mid-
Antique Bronze, $119, West 2. HIGH An original piece Century Modern pieces
PHOTOGRAPHY, MICHAEL GRAYDON; STYLING, CHRISTINE HANLON
Elm, westelm.com.
of art is well worth the like the Eames chair
investment, and this par- never go out of style.
ticular painting ofers the
6. HIGH A few choice
black and white office a
accessories like the
Black 2132-10 refreshing hit of colour.
WALL PAINT, from
black globe enhance the
$48 per gallon, 3. HIGH Custom wall room’s study-like vibe.
Benjamin Moore, panelling both defines
7. LOW The walnut
benjaminmoore.ca. the space and blends with
credenza, which provides
the house’s traditional
warmth and incredible
architectural elements.
storage (“It’s like our own
4. LOW The desk is an mini Staples in there,” says
Abstract Landscape #3 PRINT by Yangyang Pan, IKEA hack. “We spray- Remy) was purchased of
from $25 US, Siiso Visual Art, siiso.etsy.com. painted the steel legs Craigslist for $400.
2
SPECIAL
girly
glam
1. HIGH$$
ANIMAL HEAD THE
LOOK
2. HIGH$$ Playful and feminine
WALLPAPER
THE
DECORATING
IDEA
A mirror-mosaic antelope
head serves as a glitzy state-
ment piece, while colourful
wallpaper creates a dramatic
3. LOW$
focal point in the space.
BOOKENDS
4. HIGH$$
TABLE LAMP
5. LOW$
DESK
6. LOW$
RUG

7. HIGH$$
BOXES
Rashell Gouwenberg wanted a room of

her own when she and her husband built their
3,400-square-foot home on five acres of land
outside Fort Langley, B.C., four years ago. So in
her 10-by-12-foot second-floor office, with the
help of Leah Balderson of Vancouver’s Peridot
Decorative Homewear, she deviated from the
more subtle neutrals incorporated throughout
the rest of the house and went all out. (At the
time, Rashell was working in sales and market-
ing for a Vancouver developer, but she now co-
owns the popular housewares store with Leah.)
“I wanted to have fun,” says Rashell. “That’s
why I picked such a bold wallpaper. And the
glammy antelope head was definitely the start-
ing point. It’s so cool and unexpected.”
DESIGN, Peridot Decorative Homewear, peridotdecorative-
homewear.ca; ARCHITECTURE, 3G Architecture; CON-
TRACTING, Carerra Projects; Silver Satin OC-26 WALL
PAINT, Benjamin Moore; WALLPAPER, DESK, OFFICE
CHAIR, TABLE LAMP, ANIMAL HEAD, BOXES, BOOKS,
Peridot Decorative Homewear; RUG, HomeSense.
get t he look!
functional the high-low mix
+ decorative 1. HIGH The chic mirror- quartz complements
mosaic antelope head the room’s luxe vibe.
was the jumping-of
5. LOW Instead of buying
point for the room’s
a traditional large desk,
fun, feminine look.
Rashell used a less expen-
2. HIGH Covering two sive clean-lined dining
walls, the vinyl designer table. “Because there are
Lacquer STORAGE BOXES in White, wallpaper ofers a burst built-ins in the closet for
$195 per set of 2, Elte, elte.com.
of pretty pastel colour. my books, printer and
other items, I was able
3. LOW Vintage brass
to have a desk without
bookends, which home-
drawers,” she says.
owner Rashell Gouwen-
PHOTOGRAPHY, TRACEY AYTON
Carl Robinson Edition 2

berg found at an antiques 6. LOW The chenille shag
Brittania WALLPAPER in 11,
$20 per yard, Peridot Decor- shop, allude to her eques- rug looks more luxurious
ative Homewear, peridot- trian background and than its price tag.
decorativehomewear.ca. impart a personal touch.
7. HIGH A set of textural
Horseshoe BOOKEND, $150 US per 4. HIGH The hammered- snakeskin boxes provides
pair, Jayson Home, jaysonhome.com. brass lamp pierced with accessible storage.
3
SPECIAL
1. LOW$ worldly
PRINT wonder
THE
LOOK
Masculine and moody
THE
DECORATING
IDEA
The charcoal grey wall colour
lends this small home oice
a sophisticated, cozy feel.
2. LOW$
BOOKS
3. LOW$
GLOBE
4. LOW$
DESK
5. LOW$
RUG
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The dark wall colour in Monica Dyer and
Drew Elliott’s 10-by-10-foot second-floor home
office serves as a slight departure from the rest
of their all-white Toronto Victorian rowhouse,
which they renovated top to bottom five years
ago. “It’s a relatively small space, so we got
experimental,” says Monica. Inspired by the
6. HIGH$$
ARTWORK
comfortable, masculine aesthetic of places like
traditional libraries, time-honoured university
offices and old-school gentlemen’s clubs, the
couple (Monica works for UN Women and Drew 7. LOW$
is an alternative-energy developer) wanted to CANDLESTICKS
ensure the space was as layered and character-
filled as the other rooms in the house. “Even
though it’s dark, it’s still a neutral backdrop for 8. HIGH$$
all our collections, textiles and art,” says Monica. CABINET
Flint WALL PAINT, Restoration Hardware; FILING CABINETS,
Pottery Barn; custom DESKTOP, reclaimed-wood CABINET,
Hardware Interiors Studio; OFFICE CHAIR, Office & Shop Fur-
niture; Terracotta Army ARTWORK, Joyce Lau; Being Had
No. 2 ARTWORK (opposite desk), Katie Bond Pretti.
get t he look!
functional the high-low mix
+ decorative 1. LOW Found on Etsy, the up the antique kilim on a
black-framed print lends trip to Morocco. “It was
contrast and whimsy. a real deal,” says Monica.
2. LOW Old books pur- 6. HIGH The artwork
chased of eBay go a long depicting the Terracotta
way toward creating an Warriors is made of layers
intimate, library-like feel. of paper, creating a 3-D
Antique-look
GLOBE, $100, 3. LOW Homeowners efect that adds dimen-
Indigo, indigo.ca. Monica Dyer and Drew sion to the space.
Elliott bought the unique 7. LOW Antiques market
globe from an antiques finds like the brass candle-
PHOTOGRAPHY, MICHAEL GRAYDON
store in Port Hope, Ont. sticks are a low-cost way

4. LOW A piece of wood, to build in richness.
Bedford 3-Drawer FIL-
ING CABINET in Black, which cost about $100, 8. HIGH A piece that will
$588, Pottery Barn, placed on top of two filing last a lifetime, a cabinet
potterybarn.com. cabinets creates a sub-
Flint WALL PAINT, made of reclaimed barn-
stantial desk for less.
$45 US per gallon, board lends character and
Restoration Hard- 5. LOW The couple picked provides ample storage.
ware, rh.com.
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DECORATING
E F A S H I O N - F O R WA R
TH D
CLOSET
As a single mother of five
boys, Erica Cook, the Calgary
designer and blogger behind
Moth Design, craved an orderly,
feminine corner of the house
that was all her own. So she
transformed her bedroom’s two
closets, designating one for
colourful items and the other
for black and white pieces.
“It’s all about finding beauty
in the mundane,” she explains.
Here’s how Erica styled her
IKEA storage systems to look
like high-end boutiques. Turn to see what’s
concealed behind
PHOTOGRAPHY, ISTOCKPHOTO
TEXT BETH HITCHCOCK closed doors.

PHOTOGRAPHY TRACEY AYTON

DECORATING
FULL COLOUR
Erica’s weekend wardrobe fills up the multi-hued closet. She sacrificed shelving in the middle to display her perfume and
collection of framed shopping bags that represent special or significant purchases. “They’re like postcards to me,” she says.
A tiered pedestal
stand becomes
a pretty sorting
system for some of
Erica's jewellery.
Upper hanging rods
are reserved for
items of clothing
Erica doesn’t wear
as often.
A pullout rack
keeps Erica’s pants
wrinkle-free and
allows her to see
them all at
a glance, making
it easier to
choose an outfit.

BLACK & WHITE
The second closet, which contains formal pieces, is a true reflection of Erica’s aesthetic. “I relish the high contrast of a black and white
scheme,” she says. “Nearly my whole house is black and white!” Touches of lacquer and metal play up the glam factor.
Special-occasion shoes stay in

their boxes.Polaroids help Erica
keep track of everything.
A bank of
wide drawers
eliminates the
need for a
free-standing
dresser.
No space goes
unused: Erica tucks
extra shoe and boot
boxes underneath
blouses and jackets.
DECORATING
COLOURFUL
DETAILS “When you place an item on a
tray or a dish, it’s like giving the
piece its own little stage,” says
Erica of her artful vignettes.
Long necklaces
won't get tangled
when stored in
separate bowls.
Bright orange boxes

add pop to an eye-
catching display.
“I didn’t want my
belts rattling around
on the back of a
door, so I chose to
roll them up instead,”
says Erica.

MONOCHROMATIC
DETAILS
Save the closed

storage for essen-
tials and put
sparkle on display.
“Because acrylic is
clear, it doesn’t feel
like it’s taking up any
space,” says Erica,
who scooped up
these boxes from
a clothing store that
was closing its doors.
Erica has specific

criteria for the
trays and bowls
she chooses: “I
A long black porcelain like vessels that
tray is perfectly are feminine but
proportioned to hold crisp and can
Erica’s watches. bounce around
some light.”

DECORATING
TEXT BRITTANY DEVENYI | PHOTOGRAPHY CARINA OLANDER
STYLING ANNA TRUELSEN
A family home in southern Sweden proves that contemporary

design has a place in the quiet countryside.
In Perfect
Harmony
1
At first glance,
Maria and Andreas
Wiklund’s Swedish home looks like
it was plucked from an urban street-
scape and planted on a sloping hill
in a tiny pastoral town. The modern
2,220-square-foot residence, which
the couple built from the ground up,
backs onto a gleaming birch grove and
is guarded by a landscaped rock wall
and a row of young hedges – nature’s
equivalent of a white picket fence.
Peer in a little closer, however, and
you’ll notice that the predominantly
white and black interior is punctuated
with natural elements, giving the
space an old-meets-new feel that
can be easily emulated. Here’s how.
WITH FILES FROM ANNA TRUELSEN

BUDGET TIP: Create contrast in a neutral space
by painting old furniture a bold hue and mixing
in coordinating DIY accents.
1. PUBLIC DISPLAY An palette is punched up with

unfussy vignette of earthy dramatic hits of black.
accents graces the home’s
entryway – proof that the 3. RUGGED RICHES The
key to taking a modern space living room’s crisp white
from sterile to soulful is all walls, expansive windows
in the details. and peaked sky-high ceil-
3 ing allow natural light to
2. SIMPLE LIFE You know bounce around freely, while
a home has captured the bleached-oak flooring and
essence of Scandi decor when a cluster of olive trees direct
it embraces minimalism but attention to the space’s main
still creates impact. Here, showpiece: the stretch of
the living room’s stark white forest just beyond.

DECORATING
BUDGET TIP: Adopt a minimalist mindset to

be practical with purchases, control clutter
and keep your space crisp and clean.
4. CLEAN SLATE This bright,

clean-lined kitchen has the same
appeal as a shiny new appliance
that you can’t help but experi-
ment with all the time. Its neutral
backdrop lets homeowner Maria
Wiklund switch up the decor
easily, as she often adds one-
of-a-kind garage sale finds.
5. SECOND NATURE Nothing

livens up a house quite like fresh
greenery. In this case, potted
plants lining a windowsill imbue
the kitchen with warmth and
connect it to the countryside.

6. GOOD COMPANY If every
dining room looked onto a scenic
birch grove, we’re pretty sure
TVs wouldn’t exist. The soothing
6
space emphasizes the importance
of slowing down to appreciate
your surroundings. Mismatched
chairs add character and texture,
making it seem as though the
pieces were thoughtfully collected
over time and not just placed there
as part of a typical dining set.
BUDGET TIP:
Scour vintage
shops for
worldly pieces
and put them
on display to
give a stylish
space more 8
character.
7. CAMP OUT To keep with

the house’s cabin-chic vibe,
7 the homeowners opted for an
ultra-sleek version of a trad-
itional wood-burning stove and
stowed logs and vintage items
in an antique glass cabinet.
8. NEW LEAF The dining room’s

all-white scheme lets a vibrant
green bouquet of blooms hold
all the decor power. The simple
accent is enough to make the
family feel in sync with the out-
doors each time they see it.
DECORATING
A navy sectional complements TEXT JENNIFER HUGHES | PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA GRIFFITH

the colourful gallery wall in the
living room. The artwork is a STYLING MORGAN LINDSAY
pared-down selection of the

homeowner’s vast collection.
DESIGN, Orsi Panos Interiors, orsi-
panos.com; Cloud White CC-40 WALL
PAINT (throughout), Benjamin Moore;
SECTIONAL, Rousseau’s; STOOLS,
Bouclair; cowhide RUG, T.O. Leather
Fashions; gold-leafed CORBEL, Edit;
chevron- and triangle-print TOSS
CUSHIONS, yellow LUMBAR CUSHION,
West Elm; custom grey and yellow
TOSS CUSHIONS, Orsi Panos Interiors.
HOME
ECONOMICS
Designer Orsi Panos gives this townhouse
a colourful facelift on a modest budget.

RIGHT The ikat-patterned fabric on the
living room armchair was chosen for
its complementary yellow, navy and
grey colour scheme. The black book-
case has a grey interior and houses
HIGH
the TV and treasured books and
$$
objets. Designer Orsi Panos turned CUSTOM
DRAPERY
the book spines inward so their
multi-hued jackets wouldn’t over-
whelm the already colourful space.
BOOKCASE, Camlen Furniture; ARM CHAIR,
Rousseau’s; SIDE TABLE, HomeSense;
FLOOR LAMP, THROW, Elte.
BELOW, FAR RIGHT Orsi sits in

the townhome’s kitchen.
B
“ right and cheerful.” That’s what
the owner of this townhouse in
Courtice, Ont., was searching
for in a new home. Since her previous
abode was older, larger and surrounded
by mature trees, she was struck by this
1,400-square-foot space with large win-
dows, a well-designed layout and plenti-
ful natural light. However, at 10 years
old, the home’s decor was dated, and
its cheap builder-grade finishes weren’t
holding up – aesthetically or otherwise.
“We started the project almost from
the first day she looked at the house in
2014,” says designer Orsi Panos. And
as soon as the homeowner, a retired
teacher, took possession, the makeover
began. Since the existing floor plan was
wonderfully functional, no major con-
struction or structural changes were
necessary. “We did what was needed
to update the finishes,” says Orsi.
DECORATING
HIGH
$$
CUSTOM
BANQUETTE
LOW
$
REFINISHED
CHAIRS
“The homeowner and I fell in love with this bold

floral fabric for the banquette, so we decided
to let it be the star of the kitchen’s eat-in area,”
says Orsi. The dining chairs, which she had
refinished, were part of an old set.
Custom BANQUETTE BENCH, Chris Palmer; BAN-
QUETTE UPHOLSTERY, custom TOSS CUSHIONS, Orsi
Panos Interiors; BANQUETTE BACK CUSHION FABRIC,
PENDANT LIGHT, Rousseau’s; custom DINING TABLE,
Woodwork Studios; black & white PLATE with dot
motif, West Elm; yellow PLATE, grey PLATE, Crate
and Barrel; black & white striped PLATE, IKEA.

RIGHT Yellow chevron-patterned
drapery brings a hit of bright, happy
colour to the home’s living room.
Because the space is an atypical
size, Orsi opted to layer two rugs
rather than splurge on a custom one.
DRAPERY FABRIC, Kravet Canada;
marble-look RUG, HomeSense; PEN-
DANT LIGHT, Restoration Hardware.
BELOW, FAR RIGHT The kitchen’s

backsplash, countertops and floor
remained the same, but new white
Shaker-style cabinet doors give
the space a major facelift.
Custom CABINETRY DOORS, Bliss Home
Innovations; grey VASES, HomeSense.
Two bathrooms, however, required gut

jobs to replace basic fixtures that showed
a decade of wear. Throughout the main
floor, walnut-stained oak floors were also
an upgrade from poorly installed lamin-
ate and set the tone for a more sophisti-
cated feel. In the kitchen, refacing the
existing cabinets with Shaker-style doors
gave the room a much-needed facelift
with minimal cost. The backsplash, LOW
countertops and floors were left as is. $
BIG-BOX-
STORE RUG
Orsi helped the homeowner edit her
belongings down to what would work in
the new house – with less square foot-
age, she definitely needed fewer posses-
sions overall and wanted a fresh start.
“We kept some family heirlooms that
meant a lot to her,” Orsi explains. “And
her extensive art collection was pared
down to what looked great in the space.”
When shopping for new pieces, “the
focus was on keeping things bright, fun
and cheerful,” says Orsi. “That’s when
all the yellow accents came in. Yellow
is the ultimate sunny hue.” Gold and
brass accessories also provide a warm
glow, while a generous selection of
other accent colours gives the entire
place a vibrant, happy persona. “The
homeowner is such a busy and interest-
ing person – her home is now a true LOW
reflection of that.” $
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the independent and the influential in decorating. Here’s to an incomparable 2016!
TRENDY TRADITIONAL
Homeowner Tanya
Krpan (pictured here)
saved on accessories
by loading the family
room sectional with an
assortment of ready-
made toss cushions.
CONTRACTING, Dakota
Holdings Custom Home
Builders; Chantilly Lace
OC-65 WALL PAINT
(throughout, except living
room and dining room),
Benjamin Moore; custom
SECTIONAL, Stylus; SIDE
TABLE, Crate and Barrel;
RUG, Gilt; white TOSS
CUSHION with black trim,
Pottery Barn; pink TOSS
CUSHION, The Cross Decor
& Design; sphere OBJET,
West Elm; FLOWERS
(throughout), Balconi
Floral Design Studio.
LOW
$
VINTAGE COF-
FEE TABLE

PARTY OF
five How one couple worked
together to build their first family
home from scratch.
TEXT BETH HITCHCOCK | PHOTOGRAPHY JANIS NICOLAY
Tanya isn’t afraid to play with negative

space, as seen in the home’s grand
entryway. “Normally, you’d expect a
mirror or big piece of art hanging above
the wainscotting,” she says. Leaving the
wall blank and layering small pieces on
the console allows the millwork to shine.
CONSOLE, CB2; RUG, white VASE, burlap
ARTWORK, West Elm; marbled-paper ART-
WORK, Ben Skinner; MIRROR, HomeSense;
SCONCES, Circa Lighting; gold VASE, Anthro-
pologie; white FRAME (on floor), The Cross
Decor & Design.

WHEN YOU’RE A
DESIGNER WHO
SPECIALIZES
IN HIP EATERIES,
it’s natural to be nervous
about designing your first
home, especially when it
comes to the kitchen. “I
definitely felt a lot of pressure
because I’m known for my
work in the restaurant busi-
ness,” says Tanya Krpan,
design director for the popu-
lar North American restau-
rant chain Earls Kitchen +
Bar. Throw in a spouse, Jure,
who happens to be a builder
and a baby on the way and HIGH
you’ve almost got the mak- $$
CUSTOM
ings of a reality show. But CABINETRY
this one has a happy ending:

“I did most of the interior,
and Jure handled the con-
struction,” says Tanya.
“We worked well together.”
That was four years ago.
Now, Tanya and Jure have
three children – Ivan, 3,
Cruz, 2, and five-month-old
Belle – to fill up the 3,500-
square-foot home that was
their first co-production. The
five-bedroom, six-bathroom
house in Richmond, B.C.,
represents the couple’s
shared vision. “We wanted
a clean aesthetic with clas-
sic elements,” says Tanya.
Though this might sound
like a contradiction in terms,
the neutral walls and black
casement windows provide
a fresh counterpoint to the
home’s traditional panelling
and coffered ceilings.
The kitchen, of course,
is the true star of the show.
Tanya’s restaurant-design
pedigree shines through in
the room’s floor-to-ceiling
tiles, mix of open and

OPPOSITE, TOP &
BOTTOM The family
room’s classic-cool mix
feels right for a young
family. Tanya scored
the vintage cofee
table when her office
was being redecorated.
Custom ARMCHAIR,
Stylus; CONSOLE, Crate
and Barrel; ARTWORK
(left of fireplace), Ronan
Boyle; marbled-paper
ARTWORK (right of
fireplace), Ben Skinner;
TABLE LAMP, Light-
Form; coral THROW, The
Cross Decor & Design.
LOW LEFT & RIGHT, TOP

$ White Shaker-style
SUBWAY
TILES cabinetry, bevelled
subway tiles, a walnut
island and brass hard-
ware and light fixtures
define Tanya and
husband Jure’s old-
meets-new kitchen.
Custom CABINETRY,
Dakota Holdings Custom
Home Builders; COUNTER-
TOPS, Hari Stones; subway
WALL TILES, Olympia
Tile + Stone; APPLIANCES,
Sub-Zero and Wolf; FAU-
CET, Blanco; STOOLS,
Arteriors Home; PENDANT
LIGHTS, Rejuvenation;
CABINETRY HARDWARE,
Richelieu Hardware.
RIGHT, MIDDLE Cir-

cular pieces from the
floor to the ceiling
bring a casual vibe
to the eat-in area.
DINING CHAIRS, Work-
place Resource; RUG,
faux fur THROW, Serena
& Lily; PENDANT LIGHT,
Circa Lighting.
RIGHT, BOTTOM
Cabinets with glass
doors allow Tanya to
display her favourite
serving pieces and
special glassware.
She had the back of
the cabinets tiled to
highlight this focal
point of the kitchen.
LEFT, MIDDLE Tanya
and Jure – with their
sons, Ivan, 3, and
Cruz, 2 – have recently
welcomed a baby
girl named Belle.
LEFT, BOTTOM &

RIGHT The living
room’s crisp white,
grey and black scheme
gets an energy boost
from fresh greenery,
pops of pink and plenty
of pattern – check out
the Moroccan-style
rug, the ikat-print and
chevron-patterned
toss cushions and the
graphic stool fabric.
Gray Owl OC-52 WALL
PAINT, Benjamin Moore; LOW
custom SOFA, SLIPPER $
PLAYFUL
CHAIR UPHOLSTERY, PRINTS
STOOL, Stylus; SLIPPER
CHAIRS, The Cross Decor
& Design; COFFEE TABLE,
Room & Board; Schu-
macher STOOL FABRIC,
AnneStar; RUG, green
landscape PRINT, dark
rose TOSS CUSHION,
sphere OBJET, West Elm;
Un Deux Trois PRINT, Rifle
Paper Co.; CHANDELIER,
Jonathan Adler; FLOOR
LAMP, LightForm; TOSS
CUSHION with tassels,
Anthropologie; pink TOSS
CUSHION, Indigo; ikat-
print TOSS CUSHION,
Pottery Barn; pink
THROW, Gilt.
OPPOSITE, TOP In the

dining room, Tanya
likes the juxtaposition
of the modern Sputnik-
inspired chandelier
with the traditional
cofered ceiling. The
artwork was a DIY
project Tanya and Jure
painted together on
her 30th birthday.
Gray Owl OC-52 WALL
PAINT, Benjamin Moore;
DINING TABLE, Restora-
tion Hardware; DINING
CHAIRS, Stylus; RUG,
Serena & Lily; CHANDE-
LIER, Jonathan Adler.
OPPOSITE, BOTTOM
Black casement win-
dows and decorative
accents create contrast
in the neutral space.
closed storage and high-
end appliances. She opted
for white Shaker-style
cabinetry and warmed up LOW
$
HIGH the space with a walnut DIY
$$ island and brass hardware
ARTWORK
STATEMENT
LIGHTING
and fixtures.
Another bistro-inspired
touch was her choice of dark
honed-limestone tiles for
most of the main floor. “The
tile grounds the space since
there’s an abundance of
white everywhere,” Tanya
explains. “And it’s proven
great for hiding dirt.”
Everything in the Krpans’
home is designed for every-
day life and entertaining,
from the large sectional in
the family room to the round
tables in the dining room
and the kitchen’s eat-in area.
“It’s more social to sit at a
round table,” says Tanya.
“You see everyone’s faces.”
To offset the costs of the
more expensive permanent
elements, Tanya was meticu-
lous with her decorating
budget. She incorporated
secondhand pieces, such as
the family room coffee table,
and sourced inexpensive art
for the living room mantel.
Affordable colourful accessor-
ies add youthful edginess to
the living spaces. “I love the
femininity that the splashes
of pink add to the living room
and family room,” she says.
“Plus, by the time I got to
the decorating, I was living
with three boys!”
Though this house has
been well loved for years,
there’s a sequel in the works:
Tanya and Jure are in the
process of building a new
home. “We’ll keep some
of the same elements but
go a little more modern in
the kitchen,” says Tanya.
We’ll definitely stay tuned.
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“Never underestimate the power Richardson original found on Kijiji DRAPERY, geometric-print TOSS
of paint and fabric,” says decorator that needed only a quick cleaning. CUSHION FABRIC, Tonic Living; RUG,
canvas bird PRINT, TABLE LAMP,
Tim Lam of the caned barrel-back
DESIGN, Design Maze, designmaze-tim. TRAY, agate COASTERS, HomeSense;
chairs he upgraded from garage
blogspot.ca; Giotto WALLPAPER (similar), blue velvet TOSS CUSHION FABRIC,
sale finds to favourite pieces in the Romo Fabrics & Wallcoverings; SIDE- Designer Fabrics; marble-look
living room. On the flip side, the CHAIR FABRICS, Robert Allen; vintage TOSS CUSHION, West Elm; brass
sophisticated sofa is a Sarah COFFEE TABLE, Tribute Decor; custom sea urchin SCULPTURE, Morba.
LOW
$
SECOND-
HAND SOFA
CONDO 1
Tim’s Refined Eclectic
LOVE
AIR
is in the
How to decorate for the one

you love (when the one you
love doesn’t exactly love decor).
W
TEXT SARA CATION | PHOTOGRAPHY DONNA GRIFFITH | STYLING MORGAN LINDSAY
hat’s love got to do with it? Judging by the look of this Waterloo, Ont., condo, quite a lot, actually. The approxi-
mately 800-square-foot unit owned by engineer Chris Gabriel was designed by his partner of eight years,
blogger and decorator Tim Lam. “Chris absolutely adores the space now,” says Tim, “but if it were left up to
him, the condo probably wouldn’t look like this at all. It certainly wouldn’t be as decorated.” Because where

LEFT Tim insisted that the kit- and applying a DIY barnboard
chen’s brown cabinetry, brown treatment to the peninsula’s base.
granite countertop and blue glass
Front Facade P5226-24 UPPER CAB-
backsplash, which homeowner
INETRY PAINT, Para Paints; quartz
Chris Gabriel inherited with the COUNTERTOP, Natural Stone City;
HIGH condo, had to go. Though upgrad- BACKSPLASH TILES, Creekside Tile;
$$ ing the countertop, replacing the RANGE, TA Appliance; FAUCET,
MARBLE
backsplash, updating the faucet Brizo; barnboard PANELS, Stikwood;
BACKSPLASH
RUGS, STOCKPOT, HomeSense;
to a showpiece and adding the
CABINETRY HARDWARE, Upper
slide-in range was a bit of a splurge, Canada Specialty Hardware; square
the couple cut costs by simply CUTTING BOARD with rounded
repainting the existing cabinetry edges, grey BOWL, Indigo.
LOW
$
SECOND-
HAND DOOR
LEFT Chris (left) is from Germany to refinish it or anything.” He did,

and had planned to return there, however, tape Alanna Cavanagh’s
but he met and fell in love with silk-screened artwork in the win-
Tim and hasn’t looked back since. dow to hide the stuf inside (which
includes pantry and office staples).
ABOVE Though country charm
Sandberg Wallpaper Waldemar WALL-
isn’t exactly in Tim’s wheelhouse,
PAPER, Örling & Wu; Front Facade
he wanted to indulge Chris’s style
P5226-24 WALL PAINT, Para Paints;
throughout the space – and that’s DINING TABLE, TABLE RUNNER,
especially visible in the dining room, HomeSense; DINING CHAIRS, BAN-
which doubles as an office. “That QUETTE, Sarah Richardson Design;
door is hands-down my favourite Empty Belly ARTWORK, Alanna
Cavanagh; CHANDELIER, West Elm;
piece in the room,” says Tim, who
custom yellow TOSS CUSHION, Tonic
found it at the Habitat for Human- Living; custom grey TOSS CUSHIONS,
ity ReStore for around $100. “And Fine Interiors by Susan; BOWL,
I got it just like that – I didn’t have PLATES, PITCHER, Indigo.
The sideboard in the living room ofers a nod to one of Chris’s desired
elements: natural wood. Above it, the gallery wall displays artwork and
travel mementoes the couple has amassed over time, including a quirky
cuckoo clock that references the couple’s shared affinity for birds.
Major Reno P5226-14 WALL PAINT, Para Paints; SIDEBOARD, Gus Modern;
white-painted coral ARTWORK, black & white striped BOX, HomeSense; dog
PRINT, Elte; Small Brogue Shoe ARTWORK, Sail Away ARTWORK, Alanna
Cavanagh; seagull PRINT, Carococo; CLOCK, Suite 22 Interiors.
“Chris likes RUSTIC SIMPLICITY,

and I gravitate to MORE POLISHED
AND REFINED SPACES.”

The bedroom’s soothing grey, yellow and white palette allowed
Tim to play with pattern, from diamonds to stripes to polka dots.
Asian-inspired elements like the faux bamboo nightstands and
pagoda-shaped table lamps add elegance to the geometric look.
Kenneth James WALLPAPER, Primetime Paint & Paper; BED FRAME
(painted), IKEA; HEADBOARD FABRIC, Kravet Canada; polka-dot DRAP-
ERY FABRIC, Tonic Living; DUVET COVER, HomeSense; striped SHEET
SET, RUG, West Elm; dog PRINT, Elte; TABLE LAMPS, Cabin Boy; custom
fretwork-patterned TOSS CUSHION, Fine Interiors by Susan; custom
botanical-print TOSS CUSHIONS, Switch Studio.
HIGH
$$
CUSTOM
HEADBOARD
^
TIM + + =
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CHINOISERIE WHIMSICAL PLAYFUL
ACCENTS WALLPAPER PATTERNS

LEFT A tiny cheater Daydream WALLPAPER, grasscloth on the feature
ensuite with doors lead- Hygge & West; Major Reno wall behind the bed. The
P5226-14 WALL PAINT, Para
ing to both the living area herringbone throw is
Paints; quartz COUNTER-
and the bedroom left little a souvenir from Chris’s
TOP, Natural Stone City;
wall space, so Tim had the FAUCET, TOWEL RING, hometown in Germany.
bedroom door replaced Brizo; custom TOE KICK, Film Festival P5221-41 WALL
with a wall, which now Anvil & Co.; SCONCES, PAINT, Para Paints; ARM-
accommodates artwork Shop 219; MIRROR, WASTE CHAIR, Sarah Richardson
BASKET, HomeSense; Design; SIDE TABLE, Elte;
and a towel bar. The
striped hammam HAND FLOOR LAMP, Jonathan
builder-basic vanity was
TOWEL, West Elm. Adler; custom LUMBAR CUSH-
cleverly customized with
ION, Fine Interiors by Susan.
a brass-coated toe kick BELOW The high-gloss
for a floating efect, while dark grey wall paint in
the glitzy cream and gold the bedroom acts as a
bird wallpaper casts a luscious counterpoint to FOR SOURCES,
glamorous glow. the suble texture of the SEE OUR WORKBOOK
Chris is a little bit country, Tim is all city. “Chris likes rustic
simplicity, and I gravitate to more polished and refined spaces,”
says Tim. And who better to steer you in the right decorative
direction than the one you love?
Case in point is the living room. Chris didn’t want one at
all – he thought it should instead be converted into a spacious
office, with an added wall closing it off from the kitchen. But
Tim convinced him that the dining room could double as a
chic and cheerful workspace, allowing the living room to
reach its full potential.
The starting point for the room – and subsequently the
rest of the condo – was the Ming dragon drapery fabric.
“When I showed it to Chris, he was so excited,” says Tim.
“I was actually a bit surprised that he went for it. I joked,
‘Quick! We have to buy it before you change your mind.’”
But this push and pull didn’t define the whole design pro-
cess. Chris’s love of natural wood comes through in accents
like the living room coffee table, the base of the kitchen penin-
sula and the pantry door in the dining room. To accommodate
Chris’s passion for entertaining, Tim incorporated a host
of seating areas to encourage conversation. And, of course,
Chris had final say over everything – even all that wallpaper.
Wallpaper in every room is something Tim really pushed
for, even though Chris associated it with dated interiors.
“My biggest moment was when I converted him,” says
Tim. “When the first strip of bathroom wallpaper went
up, Chris emphatically exclaimed, ‘Oh, that looks great!’
The condo is the perfect mix of the two of us – and I’m
proud to say we both love it.”

CONDO 2
Olivia’s Refined Eclectic
BLUE AMBITION
Designer Olivia
Hnatyshin has a
case of the blues...
but in the best
way possible.
TEXT SARA CATION
PHOTOGRAPHY STACEY VAN BERKEL

The living room’s custom LAMPS, THROW, HomeSense;
sofa was one of homeowner blue VASE, small navy BOWL,
glass DISPLAY CASE, Indigo.
Olivia Hnatyshin’s first invest-
ment pieces. “It fits four or OPPOSITE Even though her
five people comfortably,” Toronto condo is small, Olivia
she says, “so it’s perfect on made room for her hobby
movie nights.” Whether it’s by incorporating her child-
a cocktail party or a casual hood piano into the hallway.
get-together, the young “I play it all the time,” she
designer loves to host. says. “And I haven’t had a
DESIGN, Olivia Lauren Interior noise complaint yet!”
Design, olivialaurendesign.com; Anna French Spot On WALL-
CONTRACTING, MBKL Custom PAPER (throughout main living
Contracting; SOFA, ARMCHAIR, area), Lee Jofa; Marianna’s Aria
Sarah Richardson Design; SOFA & 72BG 75/023 LOWER WALL
ARMCHAIR FABRICS, Designer PAINT, Drifting Snow 10BB 83/
Fabrics; COFFEE TABLE, DRAP- 014 CHAIR RAIL & TRIM PAINT,
ERY (customized), IKEA; Schum- CIL Paint; BENCH, shadow box
acher Mary McDonald DRAPERY ARTWORK, HomeSense; TABLE
TRIM, Bilbrough & Co.; SIDE LAMPS, Ralph Lauren Home;
TABLES, West Elm; RUG, Dash horse SCULPTURE, Christie’s
& Albert Rug Company; TABLE Antique Show.
HIGH
$$
CUSTOM
SEATING
To
say that Olivia Hnatyshin is ambitious is an understatement. At the age of 28, she has already worked as a designer
for a leading Canadian design firm, been a producer on one of the country’s top television talk shows, began her own
decor company and started writing a Sex and the City-meets-The Devil Wears Prada novel about the design world...
not to mention, she’s a talented amateur singer-songwriter who was once a contestant on Canadian Idol. No big deal.

LEFT “Sometimes if you go
literal with a certain theme,
it works,” says Olivia, who
typically mixes styles and
eras, but in her entryway
stuck to a strong Chinese
influence, from the Foo
dogs to the faux bamboo
mirror and console. The
leopard-print stool is actu-
ally Olivia’s old piano bench
updated with fresh fabric.
“Sometimes CONSOLE, MIRROR, mar-

ble geometric SCULPTURE,
if you go Vintage Fine Objects; STOOL

FABRIC, Kravet Canada;
RUG, IKEA; UMBRELLA
literal with HOLDER, Christie’s Antique
Show; VASE, Indigo; glass
a certain PAPERWEIGHT, West Elm.
theme, OPPOSITE, LEFT The

pagoda chair Olivia’s sit-
IT JUST ting in is one of her favour-
ite pieces in the home. “It’s
WORKS.” like my spirit animal,” she
says. It was a steal at $90
and already upholstered
in a fabric she loves.
ARMCHAIR, Of Things Past;
canvas PRINT, HomeSense.
OPPOSITE, TOP RIGHT

Olivia didn’t change much
about the builder-grade
white kitchen, apart from
adding a portable island
as extra counter space
for cooking and entertain-
ing. “Where do I draw the
line when I know this isn’t
my forever space?” Olivia
asked herself. For her, it
proved to be the kitchen.
ISLAND, IKEA; STOOLS, Crate
and Barrel; grey VASE, marble
CUTTING BOARD, Indigo;
DISHWARE, HomeSense.
OPPOSITE, BOTTOM RIGHT

“Turquoise has been my
favourite colour since I
was little,” says Olivia. “I’m
always drawn to it.” This is
evidenced in the array of
toss cushions on display
on the living room sofa.
Zebra-print TOSS CUSHION
FABRIC, Mark Alexander; blue
velvet TOSS CUSHION FAB-
RIC, Designer Fabrics; Kelly
LOW Wearstler leopard-print TOSS
$ CUSHION FABRIC, Lee Jofa;
RE-COVERED Sarah Richardson diamond-
PIANO BENCH
patterned TOSS CUSHION
FABRIC, Kravet Canada.
LOW
$
BIG-BOX
CANVAS PRINT
Just as ambitious is the decor of Olivia’s 650-square-foot one-bedroom

condo in downtown Toronto that she shares with her dog, Hunter, a
Morkie. In her petite pad, styles range from traditional to contemporary,
chinoiserie to Hollywood Regency – and though a novice might con-
sider it a lot of look to apply to a small space, Olivia executed it with
a refined elegance that only an expert could achieve.
Lots was done by hand. For example, Olivia scraped off the popcorn
ceiling entirely on her own (after doing some trial and error, as well
as watching a YouTube how-to video). But when Olivia’s mom, who’s
also a designer, visited the next day, she almost cried upon seeing the
results – and not out of happiness. “It must’ve looked like a cement box,”
says Olivia, remembering the blank space and plastic-covered furniture.
That same weekend, Olivia asked her handy mom for help putting up
the chair rail. “She told me that I was going too far...but I had a vision,”
she says. And, indeed, the smoothed-out ceiling and chair rail make the
contemporary condo more traditional and in line with Olivia’s taste.
HIGH
$$
DESIGNER
WALLPAPER
She also incorporated refinished vintage furniture, such as the sidechairs flanking the living
room armoire. Their Hollywood Regency-style frames, painted in a dynamic shade of blue and
paired with bold contemporary striped seats, are fresh and fashion-forward. “I like it when trad-
itional elements are mixed with things you wouldn’t normally see them with,” Olivia explains.
Another enterprising effort was accommodating her childhood piano – which Olivia’s parents
threatened to give away if she didn’t take. “It’s just one big, non-functional piece of furniture,”
she says. “Creating a vignette around it with a tufted bench and pretty artwork helped distract
from the fact that I have a huge, clunky black piano in my hall.” And she’s glad it’s there: The
stylish setting encourages her to play it whenever there’s a spare moment in her busy life.
This ambitious young professional has recently moved to New York City to pursue a master’s
degree at Parsons the New School for Design while doing a full-time internship – and she’s cur-
rently faced with decorating a space that’s even smaller. So this time, she left the piano behind.
^
OLIVIA + + =
HER SIGNATURE
REFINED
ECLECTIC
LOVES STYLE
VINTAGE FAUX BLUE
BRASS BAMBOO TRANSFERWARE

OPPOSITE, LEFT “Bed- in the centre is a hand- saver: framed coaster
rooms should be a little me-down from Olivia’s souvenirs from a trip to
more moody,” says Olivia paternal grandmother. New York City.
of the reason hers is GP & J Baker Chillingham ARMOIRE, Green’s Antiques;
imbued with deeper WALLPAPER, Lee Jofa; striped SIDECHAIR SEAT
blues than the rest of SHEET SET, white COVER- FABRIC, Designer Fabrics;
the condo. The room’s LET, TABLE LAMPS, Home- blue TOSS CUSHIONS,
Sense; CHANDELIER, Green’s HomeSense.
starting point was the
Antiques; EURO CUSHION
Schumacher fabric on BELOW The living room
FABRIC, Designer Fabrics;
the lumbar cushion – the Schumacher LUMBAR CUSH- is awash in watery blues
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FOOD
Good things come in small packages,

so the saying goes, and it’s never been
more true than in the case of legumes.
The proof is in Vicky Jones’s book Out of
the Pod, featuring delicious recipes with
beans at their heart – the perfect comfort
food for cozying up to Old Man Winter.
EXCERPTED WITH PERMISSION FROM OUT OF THE POD BY VICKY JONES, PHOTOGRAPHY BY WILLIAM REAVELL (RYLAND, PETERS & SMALL)
POD
cast
RECIPES VICKY JONES
PHOTOGRAPHY WILLIAM REAVELL

SORREL &
BEAN SOUP
SORREL & BEAN SOUP
PREP & COOK TIME 45 MINUTES I SERVES 4
2 tbsp unsalted butter

1 large leek, trimmed and finely
chopped
2 to 3 medium shallots, chopped
1 medium potato, peeled
and cubed
4 cups chicken or vegetable stock
1⅓ cups dried flageolet beans,
soaked and cooked, or one
14-oz can, drained
½ cup fresh sorrel leaves, shredded
4 tbsp light cream, plus extra for
serving
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
to taste
Melt the butter in a large sauce-

pan over medium-high heat;
add the leek and shallots and
sweat together for approximately
10 minutes, being careful not
BROAD to allow them to brown.

Add the potato and the stock
BEAN SOUP and bring to a boil; cover the pan

and simmer for about 20 minutes.
Stir in half of the cooked beans.
Stir the shredded sorrel leaves
into the soup and cook for 1 to 2
minutes, then purée the mixture
using an immersion blender.
Add the remaining whole beans
and heat gently.
Stir in the cream, taste and
season the soup with salt and
pepper if desired; serve with
an extra swirl of cream.
BROAD BEAN SOUP Add the oil to a saucepan over low heat. Add the onion
PREP & COOK TIME 1½ HOURS I SERVES 4 and celery and cook until soft; avoid browning.
When soft, add the dried broad beans to the pan, stir
2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil around, then add the stock and savoury, if using. Cover and
1 onion, chopped bring to a boil, then keep at a boil for 10 minutes. Reduce
2 ribs celery, trimmed and chopped the heat and simmer for a further 20 to 50 minutes, or
1 cup dried broad beans, until the beans have broken down into a mush.
skinned Meanwhile, bring a small pot of water to a boil and
4 cups vegetable stock or water blanch the fresh broad beans for 1 minute; remove them
½ tsp dried savoury (optional) using a slotted spoon and skin them if the skins are tough.
1 cup fresh or frozen broad Scald the tomatoes in the same pot of boiling water, then
beans, shelled skin and chop them.
3 tomatoes Purée the dried bean and celery mixture until smooth
1 handful of fresh mint, chopped using an immersion blender; stir in the fresh beans, For more of Vicky Jones’s legume
Salt and freshly ground black pepper tomatoes and mint and reheat gently. Season to taste recipes, read Out of the Pod
to taste with salt and pepper; serve. (Ryland, Peters & Small, $31).

MOROCCAN HARIRA SOUP ½ tsp ginger simmer until the chickpeas are tender and
PREP & COOK TIME 3 HOURS I SERVES 6 1 tbsp tomato paste the meat is falling off the bone, 1½ to 2 hours.
2 tbsp all-purpose flour Remove the lamb from the soup and strip
3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil 4 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro the meat off the bone, then chop the meat
1 300-g lamb shank 3 tbsp chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley and return it to the saucepan.
½ cup dried chickpeas, soaked for 24 hours Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste Place the flour in a small bowl. Slowly
and drained, or half 14-oz can, drained Lemon quarters, for serving whisk in 1¼ cups cold water, whisking until
½ cup dried green lentils, rinsed and drained Heat the oil in a large saucepan over medium- the mixture is completely smooth, then stir
1 onion, finely chopped high heat. Add the lamb and brown on all into the soup. Return the soup to a boil and
3 ribs celery, trimmed and chopped sides. Add the chickpeas, lentils, onion, celery, simmer for 10 minutes to thicken.
1 tsp turmeric spices and tomato paste. Add 6½ cups water, Stir in the chopped fresh herbs, season
1 tsp saffron strands cover the pan and bring the mixture to a boil. with salt and plenty of pepper and serve
½ tsp cinnamon Boil for 10 minutes, then reduce the heat and with lemon quarters on the side.
MOROCCAN
HARIRA SOUP
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