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CONTENTS
FEATURES

27 CDesigner
OVER STORY
Meredith Heron’s home 57 DSmall-space
ESIGN LESSON
design consider-
COME
boasts maximal style in a minimal ations that augment the look and
space feel of a space S E E US at the
INTERIOR
32 
DESIGNER TOUCH
Where to save and where to
DEPARTMENTS
DESIGN SHOW
splurge to pull off a stylish
nursery 8 
FROM THE EDITORIAL
DIRECTOR
B O OT H # 1 4 0
January 19-22
In praise of winter Metro Convention Centre

38 
MAKEOVER toronto.interiordesignshow.com

Re-design without spending a


dime 12 STAY IN TOUCH
Giveaway: Meyer Cookware

42 DTheECOR EXPERT
importance of harmonizing 14 
NEWSWORTHY
Industry news and events
an interior’s essential elements

18 
HOME FINDS

52 DA ESIGN 101


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Big style in tight quarters

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DOMESTIC DETAILS
Your roadmap to sophisticated 66 
BILD
How to properly prepare
SHOW
February 16 – 19, 2018
spaces on both sides of the for a winter renovation
budget International Centre

72 DQ&AESIGN/BUILD EXPERT Mississauga

48 
INSIDE DESIGN
The many details to a
with custom home
team of experts
great kitchen
SPECIAL FEATURES
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GREEN THUMB
Doing your part to ensure
50 ISome
DS PREVIEW
the longevity of birds of the special guest
speakers happening at IDS

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62 FMust-have
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appliances and furniture
in a small space

64 HAnOME ORGANIZATION
orderly home
WHERE TO FIND IT

eliminates stress 88 PRODUCT SHOWCASES

94 RENOMARK DIRECTORY
DESIGN BY MEREDITH HERON
97 ADVERTISER INDEX PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASA WEINSTEIN

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FROM THE EDITORIAL DIRECTOR

COLD
COMFORT
The many reasons that winter and I are the best of friends
I’m one of those crazy Canucks who sticks up for winter
when someone else is bemoaning it. No, I do not like being
cold or having to change my footwear every time I step out
the door; or getting home mid-evening after crawling for
hours on a highway in a snowstorm; or slipping and falling
on the ice (which I manage to do most winters).
Those are the things I put up with in order to experience
the squeak of packed snow underfoot on a bright, cold
morning; the view of a silent snowfall out my living room
window as the fire crackles; the feeling of rearranging the
calendar for a snowstorm and giving in to the idea of
safely staying put for a quiet day at home under a blanket
of white; the view of a brilliant red cardinal at my feeder;
heart-warming comfort food that only gets better simmer- Most of all, I love the afternoon winter light, low
ing on the stove for hours; the incredible palette of a in the sky, casting those long, blue shadows on the
pink-and-blue sky at twilight; and being lucky enough to snow. I find it as beautiful and soul-restoring as
wake up on a night when the backyard looks like a movie waves crashing on a tropical beach. When I find the
set with the moon as bright as a light bulb, high in the sky, time to be quiet and appreciate the light and nature
flooding the world with a blue-white light sparkling on the in the winter, it soothes me and makes me slow down
snow as bright as day. to take in the moment. I think that’s the definition of
The list is quite long, I’m aware and I’ll stop, but as you meditation, and it’s right outside my window.
can see, I’m quite passionate about my love of winter, and I have many collections in my house, but the little
I find myself sticking up for it like a best friend when group of amateur-painted winter scenes I’ve gath-
people talk about it disparagingly. ered over the years, and display every winter, is one

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of my favourites. It shows me that I’m not alone in
my love of winter. All of the aspiring artists who’ve
sat out in the cold, painting over the years, were no
doubt just as moved by its beauty as me.
They’re calling for lots of white stuff this year—
We look forward to let’s all look at it as inspiration and try not to slip.
hearing from you and
welcome your feedback. Do
you have a reno or decor
question for our team of
Want more decor,
experts? Email editorial@ design, reno advice
renoanddecor.com and inspiration in
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HAN STO N E BILD names DAVID


LAU N C H WILKES to post of
president, CEO
PARTY
The Building Industry
C E LE B R ATE S and Land Development
CANADA Association (BILD) board
of directors is pleased to
announce the appoint-
ment of David Wilkes to
the position of president
and chief executive officer,
Michael Rosset, Silvana Longo, Fay Splett (HPG), Jennifer effective January 3. Wilkes
Donati (HanStone), Sonia Presotto, Josh Rosset (HPG) takes over from Bryan
Tuckey, who has been at
On December 14th, HanStone Canada unveiled their new
the helm for five years.
Vaughan showroom, designed by Joe Persia of Green Tangerine
“We are thrilled that David
Design. The soirée had a “Naturally Canadian” theme with
will join BILD and lead it
Canadiana-style hors d’oeuvres, Canadian vineyard wine and live
through its next period of
entertainment playing Canadian band songs, like from the
growth,” said Darren
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Steedman, chairman of the
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also feature Canada’s Wilkes brings more than
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leadership for the retail
industry as a passionate
Caesarstone Canada will have an innovative art installation created by New York-based
spokesman, appearing in
Snarkitecture, making its debut at IDS Toronto before travelling to the design show in
front of parliamentary
Milan. The collaboration will focus on the “changing states” of water in the context of
committees, senior cabinet
the kitchen island. For more information, toronto.interiordesignshow.com
ministers and industry
groups. bildgta.ca

Festive
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On December 8th, Sun-Brite Drapery held their annual
Christmas client appreciation luncheon. It was a festive
and well-attended afternoon with great food and company.
Thank you to all of the Sun-Brite staff and families.

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The style tips of small-space decorating aren’t all about practicing restraint.
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furniture,” says Tamara Robbins Griffith, HomeSense
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when it comes to overnight guests. A desk and
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as extra seating and surface area for entertaining.”
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HOME FINDS

ALL TUCKED IN
SIL
SAYS
Swing-arm
lighting is a
must-have in
When you live in
a small space, you a small space.
need to be clever.
That’s probably Taking cues from the industrial age of the turn-of-century,
why you’re this light fixture boasts simple details and ample looks to
looking at this boot. With its useful extendable arm and elegant pared-
bed frame with 4 down shade, this task lamp is perfectly suited for a bedroom
spacious drawers. or living room setting.
The BRIMNES GARDEN CITY from Hudson Valley Lighting; for pricing contact Royal Lighting
series has several
heroes that help
you save space.
BRIMNES HEADBOARD Sleek and minimalist
in Black, $479; ikea.ca on the outside,
Fairport conceals a few
splendid surprises,
MASTERING like a full-range
dimmer switch, plus
MULTIFUNCTIONAL a gentle swing-arm
This modern coffee table makes it an ideal
is pure functionality bedside reading lamp.
wrapped in great design. FAIRPORT from Hudson Valley Lighting; for pricing
Hide your remotes, your contact Universal Lamp
magazines, your chargers
and cables in the heart
of the Chiva coffee table,
with its integrated stor- Chiva COFFEE TABLE, available
in white lacquer, oak, walnut Add visual interest
age. Or raise the slim and espresso finishes, starts at with a cool
tabletop to create the perfect $1,589, two sizes available; geometric wall
height for afternoon tea. boconcept.com
sconce. Clear, frosted
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A little LUXURY goes a long way finished hardware 
Hex Geometric WALL
SCONCE, $199; cb2.com

CURVES AHEAD
Soften those hard edges by adding seating with contemporary curves mixed with tufting,
Victoria + Albert adds a giving this mid-century-inspired sofa a casual, yet sophisticated look. Composed of solid
compact bathtub, which hardwood, synthetic webbing, and high resiliency foam for form and function that lasts. 
features a simple, sleek
Marnie SOFA, $1,395; eltemkt.com
design, perfect for modern
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bathrooms. The tub is
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and comfortably holds one
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215/8" in length, making it
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Vetralla BATHTUB, for pricing
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Artistic With pared-down, linear
WINDOW Reflections forms and signature-

DRESSING
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brass-clad mirror evokes
SM A LL
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Alendel DRAPES, Echo collection SPACE Crafts movement, circa
shown in Feather, for pricing
contact Alendel Fabrics.
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Hang them
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them light handwork that creates a
to maximize striated effect and gives
the light each piece distinct textural
and tonal richness.
Ribbed Cross-Corner MIRROR,
SILVANA LONGO from $596; rh.com
EDITOR

“I love all the details of this mirror—from


the clad-cross corners that seem roughly
yet elegantly sketched to the brass finished
frame—it adds warmth and texture to a space.”

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A ground-floor opportunity to making a big impact in a BAR IS
small space—choose a large-sized area rug in a vibrant OPEN
colour or a bold pattern (or both!) to make the room This cool storage
feel larger and to add some cosy comfort underfoot. cabinet can double as a
FROM LEFT TO bar with this beautiful
RIGHT: Cibreo Light tile-top surface. Shelves
Blue/Silver AREA RUG: inside can be moved
Starts at $1,165; eltemkt. depending on where
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TACTILE TEXTURE
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Off the Wall
When it comes to wallcoverings in a small space,
we talked to the experts, and the resounding
consensus is to GO BIG.
Local wallpaper connoisseur, Maria Raco, founder of luxury designer
wallpaper showroom in Toronto, NewWall House says: It seems to be
a common belief that large patterns in tiny spaces tend to overwhelm
a room and make it appear even smaller, when in fact, applying a
wallcovering with a big, bold pattern actually energizes a tiny space.

THE LATEST COLLECTIONS FROM NEWWALL HOUSE

Blue and
White Grunge
Watercolour

Anemones by Missoni Jellyfish by 17 Patterns

Camille by Coordonne Tropical Clouded Leopard by


Timorous Beastie
We crossed the pond and spoke Jacobsen
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Two stools tucked


under the table
(made by Heron’s
mother) in the
foyer, also serve as

a
extra seating at the
dining table.

MORE is
sked if executing maximalist design in small
spaces is particularly challenging, Meredith
Heron shrugs.

MORE
All it really takes, explains the Toronto-based designer, is
extremely close attention to the scale, depth, and height of
furniture, an appreciation of architectural constraints, an
ability to weave pattern and texture through window treat-
ments, seating, and rugs in a layered tonal palette, and the deft
blending of art and accessories into an interesting, personally
meaningful, and handsome mix.
Simple, right? Personality, not square footage, drives this design
Heron’s own economically-sized Victorian home in down- BY VICKY SANDERSON • PHOTOGRAPHY BY ASA WEINSTEIN
town Toronto, less than 1,000 square feet and with a living/
dining area just nine feet wide and 21 feet long, accomplishes
all that effortlessly, proving that small spaces are not neces-
sarily best served by unrelenting understatement.

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BIG ON CHARACTER
“Of course, there are personality types that thrive in a
minimalist environment. Those are not my people,”
says Heron, who shares the home with life/work
partner, Asa Weinstein, and their son Luke, eight.
“I could not put three things in a room—of any
size—and call it done. Besides, that’s not how people
live. Where do guys put their pocket change and keys?
A maximalist style makes it easier to disguise clutter,
which is always going to happen.”

RETURN TO THE CLASSICS


Heron, who bought the house with Weinstein 14 years
ago, explains that a clumsy 1970s renovation had,
among other things, hidden original mouldings under
a drywall ceiling that gobbled up about 12 inches of
the room’s 11-foot height.
The water-damaged original moulding underneath
was completely replaced, except for the original
medallion in the foyer. “We liked that it looked old, and
wanted to keep that charm and speak to the antiquity
of the house.” Vinyl floors were replaced with
herringbone oak.

Dining chairs are covered in


fabric designed by Meredith
Heron through JF Fabrics

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COLOUR SCHEME
The colour conversation for this space
starts with walls washed in Benjamin
Moore’s Full Moon. Technically an off white,
it has enough pigment that it’s “heading
toward pale blue or iris,” and is well-suited
to silver, purple, and periwinkle tones, says
Heron.
Hints of purple and cornflower blue turn
up in the sofa, custom-made by Gresham
House to ensure that it did not exceed 33
inches front to back (standard is 36 inches).
“We worked really hard to minimize the
guts of the back to allow for the maximum
seat depth,” says Heron. “That’s one of the
benefits of working with people who can
customize within a framework—it doesn’t
really have to add to the cost.”

PATTERN-FRIENDLY PLAYGROUND
The piece is covered in a Bargello (flame)
stitch in a family-friendly Crypton fabric
that Heron thinks is assertive but not
aggressive.
“People think they should not put a busy
pattern on a sofa, so they put a tiny
Herringbone or fretwork woven fabric. But
the patterns are often way too small and
A Thomas O’Brien chair
they just make the piece seem dinkier and from Century Furniture
too traditional.” in soft-blue leather
Patterns on pillows for the sofa both play provides extra seating.
with scale and connect with other elements
in the room. Tones of the embroidery on a
pillow with a modern Greek-key design
Decorative boxes hide everything from Plaster mouldings are a more ornate
echo the sofa, for example, while the grey
toothpicks to candles and lighters on a design than would have been seen
on the back of the Robert Allen burnt-velvet glass coffee table that allows the eye to more frequently in Victorian homes in
leopard print, which Heron uses “all the follow the pattern without interruption. New York rather than sedate Toronto.
time, in every project,” is a colour cousin to
the draperies.
“All those tone together, so that it’s all
quite complementary. That kind of sliding
scale makes your eye move across the
room, and makes it seem bigger,” she says.
Pattern, says Heron, can be “your best
friend” in a small space, if kept within a
consistent colour palette. Here, the living
room rug is a bold trellis in an anchoring
blue of Heron’s own design, which she
favoured in part because “when you put a
grid down on the floor, your eye follows the
pattern and it spreads out and (space)
seems bigger.”

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Get this LO O K :

The colour
conversation for
this space starts
with walls washed
in Benjamin
Moore’s Full Moon
2119-70

A sofa tucks neatly


into the space, while a
pair of vintage
Vladimir Kagan chairs
“soften” an angular
bay window.

SPECIAL MEMENTOS
There are lots of personal touches, including piles of books, and a crowd of photographs of
family and friends on an entranceway table. Art includes a print of a photograph taken of a
very young Luke on a beach, the sunny blue of his gingham shirt mirroring lampshades
that sit opposite.

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Most items were sourced
Storage that is “really well thought-out” will be key in a small space, says Heron, who through Meredith Heron
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printed acrylic sheeting from fabricator Lumigraf on a plywood-box construction, it was
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ROOM: Dining CHAIRS FABRIC
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and more open. But no matter what size your house is, it needs to reflect you. If it doesn’t,
you are lying to yourself. And to everyone else, that is not who you are.”

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Save and splurge your way to a chic,
gender-neutral nursery

B abies are
precious and of
course, deserve
to have it all.
However, while our
bundles of joy are worthy
of a beautifully designed
space, it’s easy to get
carried away splurging on
every detail. After all, it’s
the parents who’ll be
spending many sleepless
nights here, too. You don’t
have to break the bank to
get the designer look you
crave. Here’s how I kept
my budget in check while
still creating the chic
nursery I dreamed of for
my own little babe.

GENDER- &
BUDGET-FRIENDLY
I’m particularly proud of
this nursery, which was
designed with some extra
love for our first baby.
Since we didn’t know the
baby’s gender, I opted for
a neutral theme and
colour palette. Navy is one
of my favourite neutrals,
providing a sophisticated
backdrop that’s ageless
and pairs well with a
variety of colours. I
wanted a space that felt
contemporary yet time-
less, with some traditional
elements. The strategy
was splurge and save.

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NAVY IS ONE OF MY
FAVOURITE NEUTRALS,
PROVIDING A SOPHIS-
TICATED BACKDROP
THAT’S AGELESS AND
PA I R S W E L L W I T H A
VARIETY OF COLOURS.
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WHERE TO SAVE
For these purposes, keeping the redesign simple and cost-effective was key. To finish the Get this LO O K :
walls, I originally wanted wallpaper, which can be pricey. We changed tracks and opted
for the navy painted wall with gold decals to achieve that “papered” look without the
effort, commitment or cost. I invited the grandma-to-be to help with the stickers (placed
at random) and we turned this fun project into a party!
Another save was the chest of drawers. By customizing this affordable piece of
furniture, we made it one-of-a-kind. I dressed up the Ikea dresser with pretty square, gold
knobs from Anthropologie. What a find! These gold knobs add a touch of sophistication to I used Benjamin
Moore’s Hale Navy
an otherwise simple, practical piece of furniture.
HC-154 as my neutral
Art is another easy save. The adorable baby animal photographs were purchased of choice, and a great
online and put into inexpensive box store frames. The cost? Minimal. The look? Too cute alternative to the
for words and suited to any boy or girl! ever-popular grey
palette. This bold blue
WHERE TO SPLURGE is fresh and classic. It
makes the gold accents
Then there’s the “splurge” part of the decorating strategy. Some of the furnishings came
pop and complements
at a greater cost, but in my opinion were well worth the spend. The crib is a solid-wood the coral and yellow
piece from New Zealand, classic by design with a slight nod to mid-century modern. Not accents. Colours
too girly or too masculine. The modern rocking chair too was a splurge, but again, worth befitting any child, no
it for its comfort and lovely wood base. matter their gender.

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My favourite element is the


custom drapery, which also
lands in the “splurge” column.
I love using fabric as an
accent in a room, to bring in
interest, texture and colour.
The best part is the ball
fringe, which adds a playful
detail. A bit of a risky move
but miraculously, only a
single pom has been plucked
off by little fingers…so far!
Underfoot, the wool broad-
loom carpet is soft and cosy,
and adds warmth to the space.
The light carpet and white-
wainscotting detail help to
balance the dark-blue walls
and brighten a rather dark room.
Remember when decorating
a nursery, or any room for that
matter, it can be easy to get
caught up in the excitement
of it all and lose sight of the
real goal—a harmonious space
that makes its inhabitants
feel comfortable, relaxed and
right at home.

SIBLING SHARESIES
We made this nursery a space
that any little baby can grow
into. It’s a nursery that my
little boy has thoroughly
enjoyed. By thinking in terms
of gender-neutral palettes and
smart investments, this nursery
has been an easy hand-me-
down to a new baby sister! As
your kids grow and develop
their own specific likes (and
dislikes), the accessories will
be easy and economical to
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MAKEOVER

no budget,
NO PROBLEM
BY LEIGH-ANN ALLAIRE PERRAULT • PHOTOGRAPHY BY LARRY ARNAL

A spare room filled


with unwanted
items becomes
an opportunity to
turn a small profit

I
believe that great style has little to do with how much money you spend, but
rather how creative you can be with your budget. Because of that philosophy, I
try to push the creative AND budget boundaries when I tackle a design project.
I’m always up for the challenge of designing a high-style space for an impossibly
low-price tag, but what if the budget is ZERO?
Is it possible to re-design a room without spending a dime?

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M I think so. And I decided to
test my theory by attempting a
project that I coined my “break-
even challenge.”
AN INVENTIVE INVENTORY
The next day, I eagerly snapped pictures of all the items and quickly created online
listings with descriptions from my phone using the Kijiji app. Within minutes of my first
post, I had an instant message on the app from a prospective buyer, and we set up a
My husband and I are serial meeting the next day. By the end of week one, I sold more than half of my stuff and made
renovators, and for the past few over $700!
years, we’ve been slowly I’ve always been a huge supporter of the second-hand economy, and love finding
transforming every square inch pre-loved treasures, but this was my first time in the role of the seller. It felt so amazing
of our home inside and out— knowing that my items were going to great new homes and NOT the landfill.
except for one forgotten room.
Our spare bedroom had KA-CHING
become un-affectionately known In under a month, I sold virtually everything AND made a
as the “stuff room”; where things whopping $1,270, which is above the annual average of $1,037
that we no longer wanted—but earned by Canadians selling in the second-hand economy.
were still in great condition— Now that I had a budget to work with, it was time to start
piled up. What should have been shopping for key items to finally add style and function to the BEFORE
a guest bedroom was beginning room. Knowing that I could expect to pay four times more for
to look more like an episode of brand new furniture and accessories than if bought used, I
Hoarders! turned back to Kijiji to find some awesome thrifty finds.

MAKE ROOM FOR


CREATIVITY
For more than a year, the door
remained tightly closed in an
ignorance-is-bliss attempt to
avoid facing the embarrassing
clutter. However, I couldn’t close
the door on the subconscious
clutter that rattled around in my
brain, constantly reminding me
that I would have to face the
mounting pile at some point.
But with all of the other reno
business happening around the
house, it was never high on the
priority list …or in the budget.
One day, as I hopelessly added
yet another item to the STUFF
pile, it dawned on me that I was
actually staring at piles of
potential CASH! Cash that could
fund my room makeover.
Cue the lightbulb moment!
Then and there I decided to
sell everything I no longer
wanted and use only the dollars
earned to re-design the space.
My goal was to break even a.k.a.
spend ZERO DOLLARS.

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MAKEOVER

BEFORE

BEFORE

FABULOUS FRUGAL FINDS ADD YOUR STYLE STAMP


I scored a waterfall dresser, a Once I had all the items on my shopping wish list crossed off, I was ready to custom-
unique wood chair, and glass-top ize them to suit the space and my personal style.
side table for $30 each, and I even The dresser got a quick coat of Chalked Paint from Rustoleum, in a smokey teal
found an ornate wood screen for colour called Tidal Pond, the chair was sprayed in Blush Pink and reupholstered with
$90 to use as a headboard, and a a fun faux-fur rug. The tarnished brass chandelier and chrome side table were
brand-new daybed for only $125. transformed with a simple spray of Universal metal paint in Satin Bronze. I even
When shopping the second- made a plank desktop with lumber that I found listed in the FREE section on Kijiji.
hand economy, I always look for
items with upcycling potential. A SECOND-HAND FIRST
You aren’t likely to find something After an action-packed month of selling and shopping in the second-hand economy,
in the exact colour you’re looking and flexing a little DIY muscle, I was able to turn the room that everyone in our house
for, but the finish can easily be once avoided, into the room that everyone wants to spend time in.
changed with a little DIY elbow But the big question is… Did I BREAK EVEN?
grease. I was specifically search- After tallying up the cost of my fab frugal finds, paint and DIY materials, and
ing for items that fit the style and a few new items, my grand total was… $1,242, which means … I came in UNDER
size that I wanted, and knew that BUDGET! I even had $28 to spare, so essentially, I made a profit from re-designing
the colour would be a quick and a room in my home!
affordable fix. Break-Even Challenge accepted… and ACCOMPLISHED!

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A self-proclaimed DIY ninja, Leigh-Ann believes that great design has little to do with how much money you spend, but rather how
creative you can be with your budget. As an expert on CityTV’s Cityline, Leigh-Ann embraces every opportunity to spark creativity
and instill confidence in others who strive to “DO IT YOURSELF.” For more information, visit huelala.com @leighannallaire

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Balance is Everything
After years of practical experience as an interior
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elements—scale, proportion, light, pattern, and
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Here are a few elements to consider as you work
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SCALE reading. The same light with a sheer imbalance of pattern creates more
In residential design, scale usually shade will disperse light into a wide drama. To determine which works for
concerns the relationship between circle, adding to ambient light. As you you—quiet or drama—consider the
an item or a room, and the human consider lighting, it’s critical to aim for overall mood and atmosphere you
body. In other words, how well do a layered scheme that includes want to create.
you fit the space? ambient or general lighting, task When you want visual drama aim for
Does the room feel sufficiently cosy lighting and decorative lighting (those high contrast. For example, a stunning
for reading or watching television in? feature lights you want on when mid-century modern chair in black
Is the chair large enough to comfort- you’re having a party). leather will disappear against a dark
ably support someone curled up with a green wall. To really show it off, place
book? Is there enough space between PATTERN it against a white or pale oyster-
the chairs and the armoire for people When placing pattern in a space, coloured wall. Conversely, if the living
to pass through comfortably? Does the consider its visual weight and room sofa has seen better days,
island and kitchen layout support determine where you want balance, choose a wall colour in a similar shade
multiple home chefs or only one? and where you might want a focal and the sofa’s impact will be lessened.
point. For instance, in an all-white Remember, balance applies to space
LIGHTING room, black-and-white patterned planning as well as colour planning.
Because lighting has both a physiolog- pillows will throw off the balance but Every item of furniture has a visual
ical and emotional effect on humans, create a focal point. If the identical weight. You can offset large-scale
the quality of light is an essential room also has a baby grand, black items such as armoires, pianos, and
consideration. Balance, once again, is piano, the same patterned pillows sofas with a grouping of smaller items.
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causes eyestrain while absolute general rule, patterned textiles have than just looking at the room) will
uniformity is monotonous and dull. more visual weight than solid allow you to more easily critique your
The requirements for a television room textiles. For instance, a solid pale ongoing efforts and perfect your skills.
are different from those of a kitchen or blue carpet will have less visual Change things around and compare
home office. A standing floor lamp with impact than a patterned carpet in a the images. You’ll find your skill for
an opaque shade will push light down similar colour. A balance of pattern creating a balanced room setting will
onto a book, making it ideal for creates a quieter space, while an improve with practice.

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D O M E S T I C D E TA I L S

STYLE SHORTCUTS
Sophisticated spaces are possible at either end of the budget
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ven if few of us can afford to take a money-is-
no-object approach to home decor, we all still
crave a little luxury in life. Fortunately, one’s
budget doesn’t always have to match one’s appetite
for finer things. Here are a few splurges—on a sliding
scale—that deliver on both good taste, and great value.

Fusion
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Beasties’ textile collection, now available a year! If you can’t rationalize that, pick
in Canada though NewWall House, is a up a warm and fuzzy option from Bouclair
case in point. Fabric starts at about $125 a like this Foxy Faux-Fur Throw for about $40.
yard, and wallpapers at about $155 per
double roll. Both have terrific design ROI.
New paint formulations pave the way
for sophisticated matte finishes, such as
the products from Fusion Mineral Paints.
The 100-per-cent acrylic paint is made
with natural mineral pigments, so colours
are rich and saturated. The palette
designed by Michael Penney is especially
well-conceived and costs $24 for a pint.

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TEXTI LE S THAT TE LEGRAPH
LUXU RY
Simons Table Napkins Urban Barn’s Aspen
Table Runner
Nothing says indulgence quite like a
silky velvet. This spring, look for
affordable velvet sofas at CB2 that start
at about $1,500. On a smaller scale,
there’s a velvet ottoman from Montreal-
based VdeV in soft taupe or celadon
($234), and cotton-velvet pillows from
Urban Barn for $49. For added interest,
choose a textured or embossed velvet.

FLOWE R POWE R
Make one chubby arrangement with
two bundles from the “half-price” bin at
the local supermarket. Or go all out and
place a standing order with a florist like
Tonic Blooms, which delivers a $41
bouquet wrapped in a signature denim
envelope, anywhere in the GTA, often
within two hours. Options are relatively
limited, but using local flowers ensures
they’re all just-picked fresh, which is
the biggest treat of all.

TABLE MAN N E R S
Handsome linens make life more
civilized. Treated properly, they also
become meaningful hand-me-downs
for the generation to come. Designer
Paul Semkuley has just launched Lip
Service Napkins, an extensive online
collection of table linens that includes
Lip Service Oyster Collection
stunning Liberty print napkins made Tablecloth & Linens
out of its famous Tana Lawn cotton (set
of four, $240). More affordably, Simons
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Low-cost materials can have a big impact in projects
while Urban Barn’s pretty Aspen table
that require lots of yardage. Here, burlap (about $80
runner sells for just $39.
for 40 yards of 60-inch wide through HomeTex) was
used on draperies, backed by cornflower-blue linen
Turquoise Palace from (trade-only) UltraLuxe Linen—a hot tip from
Candle Holders designer William MacDonald, who says a tinted
SOURCES
lining elevates the look, and makes them hang better. newwall.ca,
fusionmineralpaint.
com, ultrafinelinens.
CAN DLE POWE R
com, penneyandcom-
The gentle light of candles can cover a multitude of panyhome.com,
small decor sins. Clustering them in holders creates aulitfinelinens.com,
cb2.com,
an effective focal point. Turquoise Palace is a good vdevmaison.com,
source (trade and consumer). Mixing styles is fine, urbanbarn.ca
tonicblooms.com,
but if you stick to one material—glass, wood, lipservicenapkins.
bronze—it will look a little more like deliberate com, hometex.ca,
turquoisepalace.com,
design. You can also use spray paint to bring bouclair.com,
cohesion to an eclectic collection. simons.ca

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RENO & DECOR ADVERTISING FEATURE

Vaughan’s family-run furniture company, Alta Moda, celebrates


its milestone 40th anniversary. Editor Silvana Longo sits down
with owner Gaetano Colacci to discuss the company’s evolution
and some tried-and-true guiding principles that remain with
the company since its inception

Spotlight on
ALTA MODA FURNITURE
SILVANA LONGO: First of all, congratula- made on-site, where do you draw your everyone’s timeline is different. We like to
tions on Alta Moda Furniture’s 40th inspiration? From international travels, have a minimum of eight weeks for a fully
anniversary. You are the second-generation customer feedback? custom item.
owner and operator, how does your furniture
company distinguish itself from others in the GC: Mostly customer feedback. Furniture SL: The 40-year milestone is a big one, what
GTA? How has the company evolved over the is awesome because it almost always begins are your plans for the future? Are other Alta
years and what tried-and-true values do you with a previous design. Taking a style or Moda locations in the works? Is there a poten-
stick with that contribute to your overall design from an item we have and transform- tial third generation of Alta Moda Furniture
success & longevity? ing it into an item with the features the with their training wheels on poised to
client wants. ensure the next 40 years?
GAETANO COLACCI: Thank you, we
are proud to reach this great milestone. SL: Imagine this scenario: A first-time GC: We like being a single location store.
We distinguish ourselves by offering great homeowner needs help with picking the Our clients come to us from Montreal to
products, providing excellent service to every right pieces for their home as this is the first Windsor. People have never been afraid to
client and offering many custom solutions time they are choosing serious, grown-up drive for great products and service. Being a
to everything we sell. Our store has evolved furniture. I know you have an interactive tool single location store, we can keep control on
quite a bit, we used to be more of a to help customers visualize their space with every order and ensure that every client is
production shop. We would make limited furniture collections; do you have profession- treated like family.  No third generation yet.
styles of furniture and few options for al in-person design experts to help in this Maybe soon!! 
customization. furniture selection process? How does Alta
Now we run more of a boutique, custom Moda help curate the right collection for their
shop. We manufacture only after the customer customers who need help with dressing up
has had 100 per cent input into the plan. their interiors?
We also pride ourselves on our quick delivery
GC: Every one of my salespeople can help
times. Most stores are at the mercy of the
out the client with floor plan layout and size
manufacturer, 10 to 12 weeks, which is
advice. When it comes to design, we have
industry-standard. We can work with clients
different specialists for different needs. We
sometimes to provide products in as quickly
are experts in furniture design and cater to
as one week, still with custom options. Our
the specific needs of each client.
standard production time is between four
and six weeks.  SL: Walk me through the custom furniture
service at Alta Moda. How long does it take
SL: It is estimated that 80 per cent of the
from concept to product delivery?
furniture in your Concord showroom is made ALTA MODA
on-site. Your company prides itself on all GC: It depends on the item. Some items take FURNITURE
furniture being made in Canada with brands months, while others take as little as one 680 Rivermede Road,
like Canadel and Brentwood. For the pieces week. We try to work with all clients as Concord, ON
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ARCHITECTURE
R&D EXPERT

SAMANTHA
SAN N E LLA

THE
SUM
OF ITS
PARTS
How the many
details add style

PHOTOGRAPHY: KITCHEN PHOTOS: BY LARRY ARNAL, HARDWARE: DESIGNED AND PHOTOGRAPHED BY SHAYNE FOX
and functionality
to your kitchen

R
enovating your kitchen is a big undertaking. If you increase the functionality. Countertops add colour and visual
want to make sure you get the most out of your texture. Hardware is the ‘jewelry’ of the kitchen and can add
investment, consider hiring a designer to plan and a significant amount of pizzazz.
supervise the execution. Most kitchen redesigns
require new flooring, electrical and plumbing—as well as a STORAGE
focus on making the space more functional and beautiful— Incorporating trends like, ‘no upper cabinets’ should be
so hiring a designer is definitely step one in the process considered carefully. While it might look cool, functionality
before you begin discussions with a contractor. may overrule if your space is small. Magic corners, pullout
drawers and trolleys up the ante on convenience and make
DO YOUR HOMEWORK every inch more accessible. Accessories can increase the
When planning a kitchen, it is important to answer practical budget by thousands of dollars, so it’s worth your time to
questions to direct the design. For example, are you a serious prioritize where you really need them. Plate holders and
chef? Do you have kids at home? Is cooking a family cutlery dividers are great to have for drawers, while busy
activity? Do you require low-maintenance finishes? What is chefs love the magnetic knife holders mounted on the
the overall budget? How storage-intensive are you? Have backsplash.
you begun to look at appliances? Is there an esthetic goal
you have in mind? A good designer will ask 100 questions to COUNTERTOPS
understand how you will use the space. If you have children, or are a busy chef with little time for
maintenance, consider a quartz countertop first. Virtually
SMALL ITEMS, BIG IMPACT maintenance-free, these can withstand red wine, hot pots
For kitchens, while the overall look and feel is important, the and sharp knives. Colours, patterns and textures are plenty
details can really make the difference. Storage accessories and the marketplace has significantly increased the offering

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over the last few years. Not to be confused with quartzite,
which is a natural stone, quartz is a composite material that
is man-made. Also, granite should be considered. The
colours and patterns vary greatly amongst granite types, and
the beauty of a natural granite countertop is timeless.
However, not all granites are appropriate for the kitchen.
Stay away from granites that you typically see on building
facades, cemetery headstones and institutional floors.

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IDS PREVIEW

IDS
celebrates 20TH ANNIVERSARY
WITH STAR-STUDDED SPEAKER LINEUP
Interior Design Show welcomes Michael Ford, Kathryn M. Ireland,
Karim Rashid and Brian Gluckstein to 2018 event

Back to celebrate 20 years of success is North America’s most esteemed design fair, Interior Design Show (IDS),
which will be taking over Toronto’s Metro Toronto Convention Centre from January 18-21, 2018. This year’s show will
welcome returning favourites and new visionaries to the Caesarstone Stage during its three-day run, based around the
concept of Future Forward design thinking. IDS18 is thrilled to announce first-time conference speakers, the hip-hop
architect, Michael Ford (United States) and renowned textile designer, Kathryn M. Ireland (United States) as the initial round
of confirmed talent coming to Toronto. To pay homage to the event’s 20th anniversary, designers from IDS’ 1997 debut, Karim
Rashid (Canada) and Brian Gluckstein (Canada), will join the lineup to share their design journeys.

MICHAEL FORD KATHRYN M. KARIM RASHID BRIAN


Wisconsin-based designer, IRELAND With over 4,000 product GLUCKSTEIN
Michael Ford, has devoted his The former actress, clothing designs and 300 awards to Brian Gluckstein, principal of
practice to blurring the lines designer and filmmaker, his name, Karim Rashid is GlucksteinDesign, is Canada’s
between professional practice and England-native, Kathryn M. one of the most prolific national design treasure. The
academia. His work is an Ireland also boasts the title designers of his generation. product and interior designer
exploration of the cultural and of world-renowned interior Through his private design has propelled to the top of the
sociological implications of and textile designer. Her studio, Karim has created industry with numerous awards
architecture and urban planning, lack of orthodoxy and love projects for Pepsi, Audi and, for design excellence,
which was initially sparked by his of colour come together to most recently, the including ARIDO Awards for
graduate thesis “Hip Hop Inspired create a signature style Temptation Resort in Mexico. Excellence in residential,
Architecture and Design” from the known for being both His resumé also boasts commercial, corporate design,
University of Detroit Mercy. comfortable and award-winning designs for as well as numerous features in
Combined with years of bohemian. As one of House Christofle, Veuve Clicquot esteemed publications –Archi-
research, Michael has become one Beautiful’s Top 100 and Alessi, democratic tectural Digest, ELLE Decor and
of America’s most sought-after Designers and as a products for Umbra, Bobble House Beautiful. Brian works
lecturers, having given impressive member of ELLE Decor’s and 3M, furniture for between Toronto, South Beach
presentations as the keynote at A-list Designers list, it’s no BoConcept and Nienkamper, and New York, where he works
the 2017 American Institute of surprise that Kathryn lighting for Artemide, and on both private and public
Architects National Conference on counts Steve Martin, Julia high-tech products for Asus projects, such as the Four
Architecture, and several Louis-Dreyfus and David and Samsung. Seasons Hotel, Palm Beach. As
appearances at various Mamet among her a regular fixture on national
educational institutions. celebrity and tastemaker Renowned product and television, Brian has become a
His most recent project, The clientele. interior designer Karim staple within the North
Universal Hip Hop Museum, will Rashid joins House & Home’s American design industry.
see Michael’s programming and Kathryn M. Ireland, the founder Lynda Reeves
concept development come to life actress turned interior and on January 21, 2018 To celebrate the 20th anniversa-
after a series of nationwide textile designer, will take to (photo: Oscar Valle) ry of IDS, one of the show’s
community design charrettes with the stage on January 20, first-ever speakers, Brian
prominent hip hop artists. 2018, to share her expertise Gluckstein, will rejoin the speaker
and experience with the lineup on January 21, 2018
Michael Ford is the first speaker Globe Style Saturday crowd (photo: Naomi Finlay)
confirmed to take the stage (photo: Kathryn M. Ireland)
on Trade Talk Friday
(photo: Michael Ford)

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DESIGN 101

FUNCTION
before
FORM

The building blocks of design always begin with

L
function, beauty is just the cherry on top
BY CYNTHIA SODA • PHOTOGRAPHY BY STEPHANI BUCHMAN

et’s face it: we’re all drawn to beautiful things. I personally have a knack for coveting the
most luxurious item in a store—not unlike many people I know. However, committing the
faux-pas of purchasing that very beautiful, very expensive item, only to find that it won’t
fit into your space, is something we designers use our trained eye to guard against.

CART BEFORE THE HORSE TIP FOR YOUNG


Selecting finishes, furniture and accessories is inconsequential FAMILIES: Coffee
if the space lacks function. It’s heartbreaking when I field tables with drawers
to store children’s
requests from potential clients, who are halfway through a
colouring books and
renovation, asking for help on picking paint colours and crayons, or ottomans
cabinet-door styles amidst missed opportunities to add value with hidden toy storage,
through sightlines, accent features, or integrated storage. It is work for families, as well
the “putting lipstick on a pig” idiom—you can dress it up all as quartz countertops
do to protect against
you want but the main issues remain unresolved.
stains. For flooring,
try wire-brushed
FIRST THINGS FIRST engineered hardwood,
Function is at the forefront of every great designer’s mind. It’s or even waterproof,
absolutely essential to plan with people and purpose in mind. scratch-resistant
Once the needs of the client and issues of a space are identi- vinyl-click flooring
with that wood look.
fied at the outset, every decision made stems from there.
Empty nesters, who travel frequently and love to collect and
display art, have different needs from a couple with young
children and weekly extracurricular activities to attend.

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TIP: To stand the test of time, big purchases
like the sofa should be upholstered in a
durable, easily cleanable and beautiful finish.

M
Alendel, Maxwell and JF, among other
companies, offer versatile, simple-to-clean-and-
to-care-for fabrics, which have been (or have
the option to be) treated with inherent stain-
repellents.

PRETTY DYSFUNCTIONAL
Interior design is constantly evolving.
Styles change, but function is much
more difficult (read: expensive) to
modify once it’s been laid out.
Sightlines are one of the most import-
ant considerations to make. Imagine
sitting down to an elegant dinner, and
from the table your guests can see the
powder room door is open with a
glorious view of the toilet. Or think of
the parent making dinner, having to
run back and forth from the kitchen to
the family room in order to keep watch
over their toddler playing beyond the
wall dividing the spaces.
Paint colours, wallpaper and fabrics
(no matter how pretty) won’t fix these
issues. With a focus on layout and
function at the beginning, each of
these finishes would enhance the
spaces they’re in, instead of acting as
a distraction from more serious,
underlying issues.

LONG-TERM SUCCESS
When designers put together furniture
concepts for a space, each piece is
carefully considered in order for all
parts to contribute to the whole. Even
if it’s not in the clients’ budget to
purchase everything at once, they will
have a road map to follow in order to
build upon their design over time,
piece by piece. You can change the
cushions, the rug, the accessories
when styles change, but as long as the
layout works, you will always have a
home that is equal parts stylish and
functional.

Cynthia Soda is owner, principal interior designer of Soda Pop Design Inc., a multi-disciplinary interior design firm
providing complete custom renovation and design services for residential and commercial clients throughout the GTA. Soda
Pop Design Inc. focuses on merging the client’s lifestyle, personality and architecture to create customized, liveable luxury.
sodapopdesign.ca Instagram: @csodapop, Twitter: @sodapopdesign

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THE GTA
HOME & RENO
GTA HOME & RENO SHOW SHOW
Feb 16-19, 2018
The International
Centre
Mississauga, ON
RENO & DECOR Magazine Presents
“DESIGN INTERVENTION”
From February 16 - 19 at the International Centre,
visit RENO & DECOR at booth 263 to have all of
your Design and Decor concerns put to rest.
Design Intervention runs every day from 11 a.m.
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decor experts along with your favourite R&D
contributors offering free 15-minute consultations.
Be sure to bring along your photos, samples and
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appointment.

RENO & DECOR BOOTH DESIGNER, KATE DAVIDSON Looking to have a successful renovation experience ahead? Catch on
stage designers Linda Mazur and Rebecca Hay, who will share with you
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Designing the booth this year is Kate renovations. They will also reveal their latest must-have design and trend
items for your bathroom, upcoming kitchen and home renovations.
Davidson. Kate Davidson is Designer, Appearing Saturday, February 17 at 6 p.m. & Sunday, February 18 at 12 p.m.
Principal of Kate + Co. Design Inc.
For more then a decade, this design
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DESIGN LESSON

LARGE
living

BY ISABELLE BOBA • PHOTOGRAPHY BY VALERIE WILCOX

Small-space design considerations that


maximize every inch of an urban condo

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S mall-space living
has become a major
trend in metropoli-
tans worldwide. Embracing
small not only benefits your
IN THE LIVING ROOM
While vertical lines add height, horizontal lines allow the eye to sweep across
a room, making it appear larger. This York Street living room boasts a dramatic
slat feature wall that not only functions as an attractive piece of art, but has
horizontal lines to help visually increase the total width of the area. The linear
wallet, but eases cleaning and open weave of the side chair also tricks the eye into seeing beyond that single
long-term maintenance. And, piece, increasing the overall appearance of the room once again.
with a reduced footprint, this The element of texture within design helps to visually balance composition
trend is as budget-friendly as as well as create contrast, making your space magazine-ready. Natural-wood
it is environmentally friendly. elements throughout add warmth and comfort to the seating area and
But what exactly qualifies as a complement the smooth, black marble coffee table in the centre. Pops of
small space? And how can you greenery also work to bring life to the small space.
make a home out of such a Keeping your walls a crisp white throughout your condo will help to visually
small house? open up the floor plan and allow for opportunities to throw in pops of person-
By most industry standards, ality. Here, bold hits of black are incorporated across the apartment to help
small-space living can be highlight each individual piece. Remember, in tight spaces, less is more. Allow
defined by apartment condos the pieces you add to be larger in scale, but opt for less items in total.
500 square feet and under, but
don’t let that scare you!
Maximizing your space doesn’t
mean sacrificing comfort or
style. Leading the way in
Toronto’s condo market, LUX
Design has perfected the art of
designing for small-space living.
We’ll walk you through their
latest York Street condo project,
a model example of just how big
and bold a small space can be.
We’ll point out key design
elements, tips and tricks that
you can apply to your own space.

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DESIGN LESSON

IN THE KITCHEN
Adaptability is important in small spaces, as is maximizing your seating. In this beautiful-
ly bright kitchen, the island maximizes its full potential, hosting multiple seating options
that can easily move around to accommodate guests.
Shiny surfaces, like the white, high-gloss lacquer cabinets and polished stone back-
splash, help create the illusion of expansiveness by reflecting light. You can also play with
mixing your metals, aiding to create visual appeal within a small space. Here, gold metal
in the lighting is combined with stainless steel in the seating, and brushed aluminum in
the range hood. Show off your flair and personal style with fun accent lighting above.

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IN THE BEDROOM
Even in a small condo you can still carve out personal space. Turn
your bedroom into a comfortable oasis by utilizing colour palettes
that speak to you most. The colour blue calls to mind feelings of
tranquility and peace, a good but certainly not the only option for
your bedroom. This York Street bedroom features a rich navy-blue
wall with a soothing colour range of linens and textiles. Again, we
used the horizontal lines within the space to help visually expand
the room. Utilizing mirror to reflect light is also a great way to
enhance any space.

One of the best tips for small-space living


is to maximize storage. Use every square inch
of built-in shelving and storage opportunities
to get organized. Investing in storage is key,
but it certainly doesn’t have to break the
bank. Check out Ikea’s closet systems for
some great idea starters.

SUMMING UP SMALL-SPACE LIVING


So…how can you define your style and make
a space your own in such a small footprint?
Don’t be afraid to mix textures like wood,
stone and fabric to create layers of visual
interest. Have fun combining metals like
gold, stainless steel and aluminum to
enhance the room.
Keeping it simple with white walls, but
utilizing pops of colour, will speak to your
personality while maintaining a balanced and
expansive space. Try using horizontal lines to
expand a room and don’t forget to maximize
your storage space. For a visual reference, use
this York Street condo as a guiding tool for
designing your very own small space.
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specializing in creating award-winning, luxurious residential spaces
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THINK SMALL
Condo and tiny-home dwellers need to find compact
or multi-tasking appliances and furniture

A couple of years ago, I wrote


about the growing trend of tiny
houses: Residences that are
only a few hundred square feet in total,
often built on wheels. Cost-effective, yes,
but not very practical for most people. have to mean no-name, budget offerings. Home-chef favourite, Wolf has
But even with the recent decline in 24"-wide ovens and induction cooktops in its lineup, while Bosch boasts
housing prices, the average detached an 18"-wide fridge.
home in Toronto still goes for more than Other appliances are true multi-taskers, such as Panasonic’s four-in-one
$1-million, and semi-detached homes 1.2-cu.ft. stainless-steel oven that combines steam, convection, microwave,
aren’t far behind. As a result, for many and grill cooking all-in-one built-in unit. There are also two-in-one washer-
people, condos have become the default dryers that handle both tasks in one unit.
starter home. Even the kitchen sink can be a multi-tasker. Kohler designed its Prolific sink
Another recent trend has been that the with small spaces specifically in mind. The 33" x 17¾" basin comes with five
condos they build today keep getting accessories, including a bamboo cutting board and a dishwasher-safe colan-
smaller than the ones built in the past. der, all of which you can store right in the sink basin when not in use.
While some of Toronto’s older condos
have three bedrooms spread across 1,200 MURPHY MAKES A COMEBACK
sq.ft. or more, most new condos are Efficient use of space extends beyond the kitchen. People of my generation
one-bedroom or bachelor units crammed may remember Murphy beds as a part of the punchline from old black-and-
into half that space, or less. white comedies where someone gets folded up into the wall. But by saving
(extremely) valuable floor space during the day, Murphy beds have again
PRODUCTS THAT MEASURE UP become a popular and practical sleeping option.
All of which adds up to having to think And it’s not just beds that tuck away. I’ve seen sideboards that fold out into
compact—or multi-purpose—when extra serving space, dining tables with extensions that slide away when not in
renovating small spaces. Luckily, use, and closet organizers that can hold dozens of pairs of shoes in a relatively
appliance manufacturers have recog- small space. Finally, don’t forget the space that sliding pocket doors can save.
nized this trend and are making products Designing and furnishing a small space requires careful planning. But if it’s
to fit the bill. And condo-sized doesn’t done right, you can really live large.
PHOTOGRAPHY: COURTESY OF PANASONIC

JIM CARUK, RENOVATION EDITOR

JIM’S
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for a small space and out-of-view storage are these decor question for our
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HOME
organization
Organized and orderly rooms not only look good,
they’re good for you BY JIM CARUK

I
hate seeing a mess. On a jobsite, piles of trash and
jumbled materials aren’t just an eyesore, they’re a safety
hazard for me and my crew.
The same goes for around the home. Mounds of junk
spilling off of every surface is a tripping hazard, and scien-
tists have shown that messy spaces actually stress us out.
But shoving everything into cupboards and drawers isn’t
an efficient solution. As they say, a place for everything and
everything in its place.

KITCHEN PLANNER
When designing a kitchen, there’s usually a fair bit of wasted
or underused space in a corner cabinet. People usually figure
they’ll put bulky countertop appliances at the back, and only
pull them out when needed. But, left out of sight, they’re
usually not top of mind and get forgotten about. Instead, I Finally, don’t forget the space you may be wasting in the
recommend investing in some sort of swinging, lazy Susan- utility room. You may have room for some wall-mounted
style shelving so you can pull out the items from the back, shelving, or a standalone unit that you can use to organize
making them more accessible. cleaning supplies, bulk bags of toilet paper and paper towel,
Whether you bought them from a big-box store, or had or even non-perishable pantry items.
them custom-made, most kitchen cabinets come with
adjustable shelving. But most people tend to set them up PARKING PAD
when they first move back in, then never change them I’m always amazed how many people have garages that they
again. I’d say it’s worth taking an afternoon to play around can’t actually park a car in, because they’re crammed full of
with your dishes and pantry items to see if you can set up junk. Often, all that’s needed is a little bit of shelving and
the shelving more efficiently. some planning to better utilize the space.
One of the bulkiest items we store in our garages is a set
BED, BATH, AND BEYOND of winter tires. Rather than eating up a corner of the garage,
Closets tend to be the great dumping ground in the house. invest in a wall-mounted rack so you can get them off the
That’s why there are entire companies dedicated to closet ground and out of the way.
organization. But if consultation fees just aren’t in the Bicycles can also eat up a lot of floor space. But not if
budget, there are a number of (pardon the pun) off-the-shelf they’re hung from hooks in the ceiling or on the wall.
options that any reasonably skilled DIYer can install. Buying a simple PVC storage shelf is a great way to
Nobody likes a cramped, cluttered bathroom. One way to organize your garden tools, leaf bags, flowerpots, and so on.
save a bit of space is to install a wall-mounted toilet, where And a couple of hooks screwed into the studs are great for
the water tank is hidden between the studs. A vanity mirror keeping shovels and other long-handled tools organized and
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that opens up to a recessed shelving unit is a no brainer. off the ground.


And, of course, a small shower stall takes up a lot less room Not up to the task of designing your own garage storage?
than a shower–tub combination. In Renovation Contractor magazine, we recently profiled a
If you’re sticking with the tub, consider building some small company, Nuvo Garage, which specializes in organiz-
shelving into the space at the back —away from the ing garages. The owner, Rick Scully, has worked on every-
showerhead—so you can store towels, shampoo, and thing from adding a few shelves to tidying up a small,
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Conquering a
WINTER RENOVATION
The woes of a winter renovation are vanquished with proper planning
and working closely with a professional renovator

W
B RYA N T U C K E Y

inter might seem like an unusual time to undertake a


renovation but, with the right knowledge and a bit of
preparation, it can be a great time to add value to your home.
“The secret to a successful winter renovation is good planning and
working closely with your renovator,” says Sam Lapidus, RenoMark
renovator and chair of BILD’s Renovation and Custom Builder Council.
Talking to your renovator in advance about potential challenges can
help you save time and money in the long run. Snow and cold weather
are two of the biggest factors in a winter renovation and they require
precautionary measures so nothing is left to chance.

CLEAR THE WAY need to be mindful of how it may affect It is very important that your
Major renovations often require you their neighbours. These types of homes contract outline the full scope of
to move out of your home for a few have shared walls, and if the tempera- work and all associated costs. Avoid
weeks. To ensure that your contractor ture in your home drops significantly, renovators who urge you to forego a
has easy access to and from your it can affect the comfort level of those written contract. It’s a sign that you
home, you’ll need to make arrange- living on the other side of the wall. If are not working with a professional.
ments for shoveling snow and salting the shared wall is not properly insulat- Verbal agreements make it hard for
steps in your absence. Some renova- ed, talk to your renovator about you to hold your renovator accountable
tion companies may offer the service installing some temporary insulation to for sub-par work, and you will not have
but you’ll need to discuss it in ad- prevent heat loss. This is another issue a point of reference if there is a conflict
vance. It may come at an added cost, that should be discussed in advance over payment.
so make sure it is noted in your as it may result in additional fees. Make sure you always work with
renovation contract. a professional renovator. There are
FLAT ROOF SAFETY MEASURES hundreds of them across the GTA.
WATER HAZARD Special precautions may be required A good place to find one is at
When you move out of your home, it when renovating homes with flat renomark.ca—home of the national
will likely cool down significantly even roofs. Major renovations or additions RenoMark program. All RenoMark
if the heat is still on. This increases the may compromise the structural renovators agree to abide by a code
chance of water freezing inside your durability of the home. Snow can of conduct, which holds them to a
pipes, which could cause them to burst. build up on the roof, and if your home number of obligations. In addition to
To minimize the risk, have a plumber is not structurally finished, it may not providing a written contract, they
heat the water line coming into your hold up the weight. For an added fee, offer a minimum two-year warranty,
house, or call your municipality to your renovator can have someone are covered by at least $2 million
shut the water off at the street side. shovel the snow or have an electrician worth of liability insurance and carry
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install a specialized heater. After the all applicable licenses and permits.
BE A GOOD NEIGHBOUR renovation, you can choose whether Your home is your largest asset, so
Homeowners doing a winter renovation to remove the heater or leave it to it deserves a professional, no matter
in semi-detached houses or townhomes prevent snow permanently. what time of year it is.

Bryan Tuckey is president and CEO of the Building Industry and Land Development Association and a land-use planner who has worked
for municipal, regional and provincial governments. Follow him on Twitter @bildgta, facebook.com/bildgta, and bildblogs.ca.

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BIRDING 101
MAR K C U LLE N The do’s and don’ts to ensure the longevity of our fair-feathered friends

O
ne in four Canadians buy bird food and/or consume ‘birding’ products. The average amount spent is
$1,000 per year. If that sounds crazy, count me as one of the crazy ones. With 14 feeding stations on
my property, I spend a lot of time and money providing sustenance to my local bird population.
Most Canadian bird lovers live with the fantasy that we feed them to help the little darlings along
the way. They need us. Not true. If all of us hung up our feeders in the garage, and stopped feeding the local bird
population, they would be fine. We feed them to bring them to us: they are our entertainment.

REALITY CHECK
However, the part about them ‘being just fine’ is not accurate.
According to Bird Studies Canada (BSC), the country’s fore-
most authority on the subject, our bird population is anything
but ‘fine.’ There are many bird species in decline. The popula-
tion of eastern meadowlarks, chimney swifts, barn swallows
and nighthawks are all in trouble, if the numbers mean
anything. Across Canada, four bird species in 10 are in some
form of long-term decline, some of them quite seriously.

BIRD’S EYEVIEW
After years of reviewing the facts, Bird Studies Canada has
determined that birds are an excellent ‘indicator’ of environ-
mental health and trends. BSC uses their now famous ‘citizen
science’ models to help them determine how many birds are
out there, one species at a time.
Here are some of the facts, courtesy of Bird Studies Canada:
Birds eat enormous amounts of seeds, fruits, insects and
invertebrates. Changes in bird population numbers often
reflect changes in less visible forms of life in nature. Put
another way, a decline in some bird species may allow for an
unnatural outbreak of certain insect infestations. A farm
without a hawk or other raptor hovering over the fields will
have far more rodents prowling around.
Birds are a ‘canary in the environmental coal mine.’ For
example, the dramatic decline of the bald eagle population, two
generations ago, was an indicator of the effects of the chemical
DDT on our natural landscape. Once humans were alerted to it,
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we mobilized to change our behaviour.

PERILS & PROACTIVE STEPS


Cats. For all of the discussion about how birds meet their
demise at the ‘hands of man,’ none is more impactful than
cats. I am not suggesting that you should get rid of your cat,
but be mindful of the impact that a cat with claws can have

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in your yard and neighbourhood. Report the numbers that you record
Consider not letting your cat out on the Bird Studies Canada website.
the door, or limiting their time This information is aggregated
outdoors to the night hours when across the country, as it has been
bird activity is low. for many years. With these num-
Plant native shrubs and trees, bers, BSC can determine the
especially those that produce fruit. increase or decline of bird popula-
To maintain a healthy bird popula- tions across the country.
tion, plant serviceberry, mountain
ash, American highbush cranberry, PROJECT FEEDER WATCH
and many native perennials that can Another great way to get engaged
stand upright over winter to provide and help is to count the birds on
food and shelter for birds. your feeder and report them to BSC
on their website. Project Feeder
WHAT CAN I DO? Watch was instigated by Bird
You can help to build a database of Studies Canada in 1976. Through
information about birds and the bird a partnership with Cornell Lab of
population by joining the Great Ornithology as their U.S. partner,
Backyard Bird Count, February 16 to they have expanded the program
19, 2018. Take 15 minutes per day (or to cover the entire continent. The
Mark Cullen is an expert gardener, member
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USTOM HOME
B R E N DAN
COLLABORATIONS
C HARTE R S

An architect, designer and builder outline


how to create project synergies

Embarking on the design and development


of a new home is a big decision. It requires a
clear outline of goals, the assembly of specialists,
the management of egos, budgets and a pinch
of added stress. Some experience greater success
at it than others. To help guide those looking to
undertake a custom home project of their own,
we talked with the architect, Brad Abbott, Abbott
Design Ltd, designer, Meghan Carter, Meghan
Carter Design, and the project manager, Jim
Cunningham, Eurodale Developments on a
recent project we collaborated with. By connect-
ing, we gain insight on how they help guide their
clients to create both a beautiful finished project,
and a smooth process, all while working together.
Sounds impossible, right? It’s really not.

Q&
A PHOTOGRAPHY: VALERIE WILCOX (EXTERIOR SHOTS), PETER SELLAR (INTERIORS)
Firstly, what makes the perfect custom home client behalf at all times. Most importantly, respect and value
for you? (i.e. style preference, personal character type, for our role in the process.
or other significant detail)
Architect Brad: A variety of tastes and styles is fine. Do you prefer to have the architect, designer and
Ideally the client has trust in the ideas and expertise of builder involved along all steps of the process, or
the architect and and allows freedom of creativity. just in their defined segment?
Architect Brad: The architect is integral to the overall
Designer Meghan: Our ideal client seeks to follow the design of the space, including the interior, such as: trim
design intent for creating a seamless esthetic, versus a and door packages, post and beams and the overall
choppy and piecemeal one often found through design structure. Continuity between the exterior and the interior
on-the-fly type projects. can be critical. Involving the interior designer and builder
early ensures a shared vision, as well as cost implications
Builder Jim: The client is someone that understands for the owners to use in their approval of the design
challenges arise during any project. Nothing is seamless, direction. If possible, involve all parties at key design and
you need to break an egg to make an omelette…so to budgeting milestones in advance of the build.
speak. There has to be trust as you are working on their

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Designer Meghan: The document has been created,
clients need to understand we then look for one to two
the roles of each party and contractors to ballpark. They
use them accordingly to can then scale back, if
obtain ultimate value. With needed, while it is still
increased collaboration relatively cheap to design.
throughout come the best
ideas and the smoothest Builder Jim: As early in
process from design to the process as possible, so
execution. If the architect is that everyone can understand
not doing the interiors, the the goal from a space, style
interior designer should be and budget perspective, as
involved at the first design well as help the owners create
stage to ensure details (such a list of their priorities, which
as window placements) work will govern how we allocate
with furniture placement and their budget throughout the
flow on the inside. project. It also helps build the
team relationship approach if
Builder Jim: The everyone starts from the
involvement of all three is key first phase.
when something is identified,
which will not allow for the What to do when issues
execution of the original arise vs. that which is
design intent. While we do not planned for?
require our hands held, we Architect Brad: Don’t cut
understand our role in the the architect and/or designer
process is to execute the out of the conversation, just
vision, and if it’s not possible, because they aren’t on site
we are not tasked to design that day. A misguided or
the solution—though we surely misdirected solution to a
will make suggestions, the perceived problem can
architect or designer horribly impact the overall
will need to be the one to design. Keeping all involved
recommend and design the can avoid diluted projects and
ultimate change for the relationships.
homeowner to approve.
Designer Meghan:
Introducing each other – Start the build off with a
when is it appropriate? project walk with all team
Architect Brad: If members to try and flush
retained first, we prefer to these out at the get-go.
PHOTOGRAPHY: VALERIE WILCOX (EXTERIOR SHOTS), PETER SELLAR (INTERIORS)

do high-level budgets upon Failing that, continue that


creation of floorplans and method in the spirit of
elevations. We recommend collaboration to ensure
contacting two to three continuity of ideas and
design-build firms for a process for the benefit
meet-and-greet and of the homeowner
reputation review. This and the project!
review includes historically
guided budgets, not trade/ Builder Jim: I would
supplier firmed pricing. It can personally call the architect
help guide final designs and and ask them how they would
set the relationship path. like to handle the situa-
tion. Sometimes this can be
Designer Meghan: flushed out by phone. Failing
In years past, people would that, I would call an on-site
hire the builder first, then meeting. If the client is
reach for the designer. This unable to attend, I would
has now flipped, for the brief them on the meeting
better. Once floorplans are and get their final approval
about 85 per cent complete, a on decisions before making
lighting plan and scope the change, and document it. 

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R&D EXPERT

EXPERT-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS
“Working with an Architect Brad, you work about 50 per cent in the which can make things easier but can also be limiting.
city and 50 per cent in cottage country in Colling- When working as a group versus working independently,
architect and interior wood—what are the differences for you? a clear outline of roles, responsibilities and deliverables
of each member is a necessity to avoid overlap or conflict
designer provides AB: In the country, clients tend to be slightly older, between professionals, which confuse clients.
more experienced and are often moving out of the city.
another level of
Typically, my country clients are better heeled and are Builder Jim, you acted as the project manager on
design, which raises more relaxed, having undertaken a few renos in the past. this build, but your firm also undertakes an in-house
City homes offer unique challenges, such as this site with Design-Build approach to projects—how does this
the profile of the tight confines, whereas more rural settings provide process differ for you?
ample views, along with more siting process to capitalize
project.” -BUILDER JIM on topography, prevailing winds and lake views. BJ: Our design process is more function-based in
nature. Working with an architect and interior designer
Designer Meghan, you acted as designer here, but provides another level of design, which raises the profile
you also undertake permit drawings and some of the project. It also tends to remove some of the
project management duties for clients—how does copycat DIY design direction that is so prevalent in the
this process differ for you? industry. It’s not the right solution for everyone, however,
and the Design-Build method works very well to help
DM: We know to enter with a low ego when working in people undertake their dreams of expanding, updating
collaboration as everyone at the table is skilled at what or recreating their space to suit their tastes or needs.
they do, hence their reputation and why they were About 75 per cent of what we build is designed in-house,
retained. When we run from start to finish for the client, but we love building interesting and challenging
the project has more of a singular vision—our vision— projects designed by other professionals, too.

Brendan Charters is Partner at Toronto Design-Build Firm Eurodale Developments Inc – 2017 OHBA Renovator of the Year.
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THIS YEAR’S SHOW
The GTA Home & Reno Show presented by RE/MAX is a great resource
for your next home project, big or small. There is always something to
do at home – whether inside or outside.

“From a simple hardware upgrade to a massive renovation undertaking,


the GTA Home & Reno show has the advice and hands-on experiences
you are looking for to tackle any project with confidence. ”
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THINGS TO SEE, DO & DIY
HANDYMAN’S CORNER
If you are an aspiring do-it-yourselfer or ready to
tackle a home project yourself, a visit to Handyman’s
Corner featuring Canada’s Handyman Shawn Monteith
is just for you! Learn valuable quick & easy tips on
topics ranging from patching walls, caulking, power
tool safety, trim, and more!

DIY & TOOLING


CENTRE
Visit the DIY & Tooling Centre for
an opportunity to get hands on
and learn the how-to’s when using various tools &
completing simple DIY projects. Check out all the
dedicated DIY areas where you can test your technique
and get inspired with experts like Jordan Spear, Chris
Palmer, Leigh Ann Allaire Perrault, and more!

GRANNY’S HOUSE
Drop by Granny’s House, designed by Enbridge Gas, and take a trip back in time.
Granny’s house includes outdated, inefficient home features that prove not all oldies
are goodies, especially when it comes to energy efficiency. Granny’s House shows you
how to make important energy efficiency upgrades that will reduce your energy bills and
improve the comfort level of your home.

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THE ‘AXELLE’ FEATURE HOME
Be the first to take a walk through Bonneville Homes latest single-
storey dwelling, Axelle. Its charming 1408 sq. ft. of open concept living
features exposed beams, cathedral ceiling, a seamless indoor/outdoor
living space and more. You’ll find ideas and inspiration for your home
while touring this gem of a Feature Home at the GTA Home & Reno
Show presented by RE/MAX.

PLUS! Don’t forget to check out the outdoor area! You’ll see the latest
backyard trends lanscaped by Curb Appeal Landscaping.

GET ADVICE FROM EXPERTS


If you need expert home reno advice then the GTA Home & Reno
Show has you covered—from renovation, décor and design to
landscaping. Each area offers complimentary 15 minute consultations.
Don’t forget to bring your photos and floorplans!

Destination Renovation presented by BILD & Renomark provides


homeowners with one-on-one sessions with RenoMark renovators.
If your challenge is design and décor, visit Design Intervention
presented by Reno & Décor Magazine for free advice from celebrity
interior designers and experts. Need a solution for outdoor landscape
problems? Get help from the Ask A Certified Landscaper feature
presented by Natural Landscape Magazine!

SMART HOME
Discover Control 4’s automated Airstream, a mini smart home on
wheels. Designed to showcase how smart home technology can work
to complement the décor of any home.

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SHOW CELEBS & SPEAKERS
SCOTT MCGILLIVRAY
Smart Renovations – Add Value to Your Home
Presented by Thomasville Cabinets
Working on home improvement projects and not sure where to start?
HGTV’s Scott McGillivray shares his expertise as both a contractor and
real estate investor on how and where to get the best return on your home
improvement spend.

LEIGH-ANN ALLAIRE PERRAULT


The ABC's of DIY Presented by Rust-Oleum
"Design and renovation TV shows make it look
so easy, but I could never do that!" If you've ever
had DIY dreams of tackling your own home reno
project, but don't know where to start, then join
Cityline's Leigh-Ann Allaire Perrault as she shares
her do-it-yourself tips and tricks to not only help
you confidently begin and successfully complete
your next project, but she'll teach you how to
maximize your budget and ensure that you
get the most stylish bang for your buck. From
affordable kitchen and bathroom upgrades to
easy upcycling furniture updates, Leigh-Ann will
help you plan, prep, and paint your way to
DIY reno success!

CHRIS PALMER
Invest In Yourself - Top Home Renos to Boost
your Value
An interactive presentation focusing on the best
areas of your home to update and repair that will
offer the most equity for resale or investment of
your property. Enjoy the hands on approach as Chris
invites the audience to get involved and learn some
great tips.

Join us on Family Day at the Show!


Fun for the whole family from free daycare, face painting, giant
jenga and more. DIY isn’t just for big kids. The Cape Creative
Workshop for little DIY’ers will help kids make their own capes, from
Superheroes to princesses. PLUS, get a green thumb with the Little
Green Thumbs Garden Make & Take.

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JORDAN SPEAR
The Iconic Coffee Table – Build Your Own the Easy Way!
Many homeowners stray from building their own furniture because
they are unfamiliar with power tools or think they need a vast array of
woodworking skills. Jordan Spear will show you how easy it is to build
a strong sturdy coffee table that you can tailor
PLUS! to your function and design needs using a bit of
Catch Linda Mazur planning and simple tools.
& Rebecca Hay on the JANICE FEDAK
Main Stage, February Colour Trends & Picking the Perfect Paint Colour
17th & 18th, talking Be inspired through a vibrant visual journey of
renovations. colour and see how colour in home décor enhances
and defines a living space. Janice will explain
today’s current colour trends, how to seamlessly
blend them with existing colours in your home, and
share designer tips on picking the perfect paint
colours! You’ll be equipped with everything you
need to know to update your space for everyone
in the family to enjoy!
BILD SEMINAR
Five Steps to A Successful Renovation for Your Home or
Condo Presented by RenoMark & BILD
This presentation features two experienced, professional RenoMark™
renovators who will provide the five steps you can take to achieve a
successful renovation. Hear from professional renovators who work in
the renovation market every day and get the advice to help you find
the right company to renovate with confidence.

3 RENOVATING TIPS FROM THE PROS


1. “Always include a contingency with you budget. Renovation surprises WILL happen.
No matter what you budget for, there will always be something unexpected that
comes up and ends up costing you more than you bargained for” - Scott McGillivray
2. “Planning for potential hiccups during a reno before hand is time, energy and money
well spent!” - Jordan Spear, A Farmhouse Life
3. “The most important tip is don’t cut corners! It’s not worth it! I also always say don’t
go for the cheap material to just save money, you’ll regret it in 6 months.” - Shawn
Monteith, Canada’s Handyman

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EXHIBITOR LISTING
Exhibitor Name - .Booth Number Centurian Window Fashions.... 2609 Fluxair Indoor Environmental
3VN Kitchen Design Inc............... 2751 Chambers Foods/Allied Food Solutions.........................................2207
ADT Security Services Services...........................................2832 Foam Guard.................................... 2746
Canada, Inc.....................................2636 CIBC Mortgages............................. 2414 Foamit.ca Spray Foam &
Aeroseal GTA Inc..........................2534 Classic Kitchen Designs & Blown-in Insulation Inc................2533
AGM Basements............................1229 Cabinet Outlet Depot..................2646 Four Oceans Canada Inc............2538
Alair Homes................................... 2650 Classic Touch...................................1221 Four Seasons Sunrooms.............1332
AlarmForce.....................................2365 Clean With No Worry Inc............2537 FROGBOX........................................1224
Albion Hills Farm...........................2953 CLM Steel Roofing........................ 1206 Furniture Bank, The........................337
Alkor Kitchens..................................1316 Comfort Corner Corporation......2714 Future Design Stucco..................2535
Alma Doors........................................ 321 Comfort Masters............................1203 G.H. Fine Therapy Corp..2829, 2922
Alphyn Construction Inc............ 2509 Compex Construction..................2123 Garage Door Depot..................... 2424
Amazing Mat.................................. 2724 Connected Home Garaventa Lift.................................2124
Andros Kitchen & Bath Designs.. 331 Contractors.....................................2355 General Products Outdoor
Annie's Choice.................................2911 Consumer's Choice Home Furniture............................................ 269
Apex Transformations................... 240 Improvements.................................. 207 Gliding Shelf Solutions................ 2310
Apogee Trailers Inc.......................1208 Control 4........................................2278a Goodfella Stone...............................357
ARD Outdoor................................... 253 Counter Measures Kitchens/ Gotcha Covered Mississauga... 2742
Arso Automations.........................2467 Reno Pro Home Services...........2404 Great Northern Insulation..........2859
Art of Renovation, The................2543 COVER ME Window Decor..........1321 Green Authority Corp.................... 355
Artevia Placing Services Cranberry Village Resort............2738 Green Leaf Roofing.......................2718
By Lafarge Canada.........................1310 Culligan............................................2734 Green Metal Roofing &
Artistic Interlock Inc.......................1217 Curb Appeal Landscaping ........2435 Manufacturing.............................. 2504
Artistic International................... 2904 Custom Slide-Out Shelves Inc.... 242 Green Scene Landscaping Inc... 343
Aurora Experience.......................2455 D'Angelo & Sons Roofing Ltd... 2205 GreenSaver......................................2311
Avanica Inc.....................................2569 Dayside Window and Doors........ 252 Grinyer Interior Doors & Closets.212
Bamboo For Life Corp......2101, 2944 Dec-Tec.............................................2747 Grout Restoration Works............2438
Barrier Reef Pools........................... 228 Dewdad..................2305, 2400, 2769 GTA General Contractors, Ltd..2605
Bath Fitter...................................... 2608 Digital Treasures............................2318 GTA Onyx and Granite................2842
Begin................................................2935 Discovery Dream Homes............2418 H.T. Design & Homes.....................260
Bell Canada...................................... 369 Dolphin Pools & BBQ..................... 225 H2TO Water Treatment.................1216
Belle River Candles......................2934 Done-Right LS & LL Inc................1325 Harmony Basements Corp.......... 224
Beverley Hills Home Dove Renovation Hawaiian Moon.............................2933
Improvements................................2228 Construction Ltd..............................1211 Healthy Insulation..........................1323
Birnie Home Safe......................... 2309 DR - HO'S.........................................1223 HelloFresh.......................................2917
BKB Renovations..........................2224 Dreamscreens Canada Inc........2532 Herriot Kitchen Design................2539
Bonneville Homes........................2234 DryBarrier Sub Flooring..............2547 Hidden Bed Factory....................... 363
Building Industry and Land DryShield Water Solutions.........2525 Highmark Enterprise....................2926
Development Association Duo Home........................................1225 Hoff Eco-Mercantile........................ 315
(BILD)................................................2625 Eagle Lighting............................... 2508 HollisWealth...................................2409
Built By Pros Inc............................2754 Eclipse Shutters Canada............2637 Home Decor Window & Door
Cadillac Window Fashions.........2836 Elies Landscaping..........................1309 Centre Inc...................................... 2604
Canada's Handyman.................. 2962 Elna Press.......................................2408 Home Fusion...................................2713
Canada's Home Renovation Enbridge Gas Distribution............ 307 HomeReno Direct..........................2614
Depot................................................2759 Enrich it Woodworks Inc............. 1306 Homes Publishing.......................... 263
Canadian Heritage Garden European Meat.............................. 2810 House of Jude...............................2927
Sheds...............................................2555 Fancy Drapery House..................1233 Infinity TV........................................2405
Canadian Transplant Society....2825 Fashion Trendz...............................2921 Interlock Metal Roofs...................2835
Carol Spooner Portraits..............2924 Fence In A bag...............................2918 International Paintball Group.... 2919
Casalife............................................2643 Five Star Painting..........................2833 Island Grove Woodwork.............2325
Casati Heating & Air Flexstone Ontario........................... 234 J.A.Y. Holdings Inc.........................2818
Conditioning...................................2642 Flooring Liquidators.......................1212 Jackson & Associates..................2519
CCS Construction Group Inc.....2529 Florian Sunrooms Toronto Inc.... 244 Janome Sewing Machines..........1328

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Exhibitor Name - .Booth Number Ontario Ministry of Labour........... 349 Sonic Systems...............................2367
JeannieB.com - Photo Outdoor Lifestyle Magazine.......2419 Spray-Net Inc..................................1207
Chalkboards...................................2942 P&F Workwear...............................2545 Sprowl Construction......................2131
JSC Factory Direct Inc............... 2906 Paint Core Finishes..................... 2600 Sprucewood Handmade
Kablan Developments Inc...........2321 Paradise Home Decor.................2758 Cookie Co...................................... 2940
Kitchen Crafters..............................200 Pattersons Furniture....................... 313 Stanley Security............................2855
Knotty's Woodwork Inc...............2704 PC Financial....................................2307 Status Construction Ltd................ 339
Kolani Kitchen & Bath....................1317 Peel Regional Police - Crime Straw Hat Restoration ................2662
Ladder Be Gone............................2725 Prevention Services .....................2125 Stucco by Design...........................1324
Lampeberger - Mom's Pegasus Mortgage & Styrian Gold Pumpkin Seed Oil.2907
Time Out..........................................2925 Financial Solutions.......................2753 Su Silk Art....................................... 2909
Lampert Renovations, Penguin Basements.....................2633 Summer Accents...........................2229
Bath Liners and Plumbing............. 381 Perma-Wood Solariums & Svea Kitchens................................2450
Larcon Structural.............................. 311 Additions.........................................2658 Tarion Warranty Corporation....2254
Laurentide re-Sources Inc........... 1210 Persian Rugs Inc............................1303 Techno Metal Post........................2726
LeafFilter Gutter Protection....... 2727 Phantom Screens/Ontario Telus..................................................1322
Leather Better................................2468 Screen Systems............................2628 TGC Contractors Inc.....................1308
LifeEnergy Systems Inc...............2847 PicsAlive..........................................2843 The Art of Nova Scotia................2943
Lifestyle Sunrooms........................ 276 PLS Insoles Inc............................. 2905 The Globe and Mail......................2955
Lifestyles By Barons Inc.............2705 Power Metal Roofing...................2225 The Tub Guys..................................1238
Lollipop Lollipop............................2954 Precision Kitchen & Bath.............. 359 Thomasville Cabinetry................2669
London Eco-Roof Premier Custom Surfacing.........2328 Timeshare Exit Team...................2838
Manufacturing Inc........................... 232 PrimeService Insurance..............2536 Titanium Exclusive Cookware Inc..2711
Los Delfines CR INC....................2828 QBS Architects Inc.......................2736 TMC Restoration........................... 2737
Lumon...............................................2615 Raildek/Duradek............................. 220 Toronto Star, The..........................2454
Lux Trim...........................................2227 Red A Plus Inc................................2353 Toyota................................. 2659, 2559
Made Good......................................2851 Red Rhino International Inc....... 2743 Triple A Trading.............................2929
Made in the Shade Toronto Redfern Enterprises Ltd. Triumph Daylight...........................2709
West................................................. 2220 ..........1218, 2402, 2500, 2505, 2804, Tuff Spas..........................................2432
Magic Window ........................2815, 2821, 2824, 2928 Unext Roofing Company.............. 325
Innovations.............................2201, 231 Reiners.............................................2204 Unheated Honey........................... 2916
Major Move........................................ 351 Renapur...........................................2939 Unidem Sales Inc......1202, 264, 2701
Maple Bridge Financial...............2732 Renewal by Andersen of Universal Stone.............................2729
Maple Stone Service..................... 254 Greater Toronto................................274 Unparalleled Paint...........................327
Masonal Stone Inc........................2446 Reno and Decor.............................. 263 Utopia Therapy..............................2932
Master Gardeners.........................2772 RenoMark (BILD)...........................2625 Value Windows and Doors.........2619
Metalex Security Products Inc... 2410 Ridgestone Homes Ltd...............2632 Vangarde Cabinet Design &
Moose River Chamois Rock Bottom Underpinning..........1311 Factory Inc.......................................2315
Company......................................... 2915 Roof For Life...................................2654 Viktoria Professional Movers.....1235
Muti Kitchen & Bath Inc.................206 Rose Sun Motor Tech Ltd...........2257 Vintage Woodcrafters................ 2850
Natural Choice...............................2947 Royal Finishing Inc......................... 268 Vipeq Canada.................................2551
Natural Landscape Group..........2675 Royal Home Improvements.......2624 Vista One Retractable Screens...347
Nauta Home Designs..................2733 Royal Homes Limited......................375 Vitamix Corporation.....................2708
New Steel Roofers Inc.................2442 Ruth Baker Designs.......................2118 Weatherdek Ontario....................2755
Njoi Trujillo Beach Residences.2304 Saniflo..............................................2844 Whip Services................................2839
Northern Marketing.................... 2902 Sapphire Roofing........................... 2110 White Willow Design/ Whole
Northland Paving..........................2720 Save on Spas................................... 279 Home Solutions.............................2352
NorthStone Granite........................2411 Scentsy............................................2945 Wicked Gourmet Accents Ltd... 2801
Oasis Flooring.................................. 270 Schuller Hydronics Inc................ 2210 Window Land Co............................1226
Ocean Sales Ltd..1318, 250, 2809, 2914 Select Marketing Canada Wooden Owl Woodworks...........2515
Olympic Pool Services.................1339 Limited............................................ 2805 Zedo Construction........................2301
One Landscape Inc......................2852 Sleep Country Canada......... 237, 245 Zone Garage Ontario...................1333
Ontario Cabinet Bed......................2113 Smart Home Guru...................... 2278b n RenoMark or BILD members

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HOME FURNISHINGS

COLOURFUL & VERSATILE


Handmade in India from natural fibres, these pouf ottomans
instantly add a splash of rustic texture and colour to your space.
Poufs are perfect for use as a footrest; just kick up your feet and
relax. Alternatively, you can use poufs as side tables by simply
placing a tray on top of them. Best of all, you can use them as
extra seating when guests come over.
D.O.T. FURNITURE dot-furniture.com

UNIQUE & LUXURIOUS


Hide House provides a truly unique shopping experience! There is
a large selection of fine leather furniture and unrivalled selection
of luxurious leather, suede, wool, down and shearling fashions and
accessories in their restored brick-and-beam building.
HIDE HOUSE hidehouse.ca

FAUX MINK FUR THROW BLANKET MAKING AN ENTRANCE


The ultimate in luxurious comfort, Flato’s faux Made from three-inch thick pine
mink fur throw is as cosy as it is beautiful. on steelpipe
Whether it be draped over your sofa or bed, legging by
this throw will add warmth and elegance to Canadian artist,
any space—available in a wide range of Matthew Young,
colours, to coordinate with any colour palette! this entryway
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SPACE SAVING SOLUTIONS

SLEEK & SEAMLESS


Whether it’s a snug condo powder room or a
shower stall with barely enough room to store
your bathroom accessories, a small washroom
can really cramp your style. Luckily, Kohler
Canada has come out with a selection of
space-saving products that are sure to make
a small bathroom feel bigger, as if by magic!
KOHLER Kohler.ca

THE SPACE DISCOVERY PEOPLE


Superior Closets is an established, family-owned business,
catering to both the public and the designer trade. They
specialize in designing and manufacturing custom-made
closet organizers and cabinets, wall units and mirror
doors. Choose from a variety of styles at prices to suit
everyone’s budget; all products are backed by a lifetime
warranty. For a free estimate, call or visit their website.
SUPERIOR CLOSETS superiorclosets.com

LUXURY SPACE MANAGEMENT


For four decades California Closets has built a reputation as a
leader in premium and luxury space-management, delivering
truly custom products and unparalleled service. They have
helped transform spaces and allowed people to get more out
of their homes—and do more in their everyday lives.
CALIFORNIA CLOSETS californiaclosets.ca

UNIQUE & PRACTICAL STORAGE SOLUTIONS


As the premier experts in custom closets and cabinetry
for the Greater Toronto Area for over 30 years, Space
Age Closets is your number one provider of beautiful
and practical storage solutions, offering custom closets
and custom built-in wall units for every room to fit all
your needs. The professional in-home consultations
offered by Space Age Closets are complimentary, and
when they’re finished, your storage solutions are just
like you: unique!
SPACE AGE CLOSETS spaceageclosets.com

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WINDOWS & DOORS

THE WARMTH OF WOOD


Building on a century of experience and with
new management, Madawaska Doors contin-
ues to deliver the ultimate in custom solid
natural wood doors. For the homeowner
looking to distinguish their new home or
renovation, nothing surpasses the warmth and
uniqueness of their Canadian made, environ-
mentally friendly, exterior and interior doors.
MADAWASKA DOORS madawaska-doors.com

THAT SPECIAL AMBIANCE


Made in Spain, Ambiance Roller Blinds & Sliding Panels
from Shades of Home offers a selection of unique banded
fabrics, translucent materials with slim aluminum
horizontal bars separating the panels. These Roller
Shades and Panel Tracks are available in unique materials
and finishes to give you the ability to create one-of-a-kind
window treatments, manual and motorized. Shades of
Home offers many unique window covering treat-
ments. Visit one of their design showrooms in Oakville
or Toronto to see for yourself and speak to one of their
experienced window treatment experts.
SHADES OF HOME shadesofhome.com

SMART SHADES
Make your home a smart home with
the Somfy myLink app from Elite Smart
Shades. Now you can control your
shades, blinds, drapes, and even lights
from your smartphone or tablet. The 
myLink hub plugs into any wall outlet
and communicates with your home’s
wifi network. The mobile app features
scenes, schedules and even remote
access so you can operate your shades
and lights when you’re away from
home. Now that’s smart.
ELITE WINDOW FASHIONS elitewf.com

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WINDOWS & DOORS

INNOVATIVE & PRACTICAL


Selecting window fashions is often a complicated
decision as there are many practical considerations.
Window fashion innovations such as Silhouette window
shadings from Hunter Douglas with the Signature S-Vane,
offer a combination of sheer fabric to maintain a view of
the outside, and rotating fabric vanes for light control,
both during the day and at night. Available at Centurian
Window Fashions.
CENTURIAN WINDOW FASHIONS centurianwindowfashions.com

SOLAR POWERED VENTING SKYLIGHT


The Solar Powered Venting Skylight is the
best skylight to add more daylight and
ventilation to a home. There is no wiring
required, replacing an old acrylic with an
energy-efficient flat glass operable skylight,
gives your customers the added advantage
of ventilation without the hassle. With an
integrated acoustic rain sensor, the skylight
closes in case of inclement weather.
VELUX CANADA INC. velux.ca

HIGH PERFORMANCE WINDOWS & DOORS


Unitech Windows and Doors is a leading manufacturer and
factory direct supplier of energy-efficient residential vinyl
windows and modern maintenance-free fibreglass doors. In its
spacious Vaughan showroom, customers can get access to an
entire range of high performance custom-glass windows and
doors styles. The showroom has over a dozen door designs in
actual building situations for your easy selection. Within the
showroom is a dedicated window design section with emphasis
on custom shapes and unique solutions for any design or style.
UNITECH WINDOWS & DOORS unitechdoors.com, unitechwindows.com

LET THERE BE LIGHT!


Sun-Brite Drapery recently introduced two new
wireless shade systems by Lutron, battery-operated
and a low voltage system, offering remote-controlled
shades that are fully motorized and reasonably priced.
The Serena system is a stand-alone product, which
makes it more affordable for homeowners who cannot
afford to fully automate their homes. Serena roller
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416.771.8597 647.505.6869 marmocontracting.com P.J. Renovations Inc. Member Since: 2011 416.520.8858
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Master Edge Homes Etobicoke 416.606.9954
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Home Reno Direct 416.548.5988 Member Since: 1994 Woodbridge Caledon Village
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416.383.1221 Toronto Plan A Contracting Ltd. Toronto Member Since: 2012
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Integrity Contracting Lokert General Plumbing mkbi.com 416.423.8445 416.457.4640
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647.738.4395 905.634.6567 Net Zero Homes Inc. Premier Quality Toronto Span-Co General
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Jackson & Associates Inc. North York netzerohomes.ca 905.286.0303 Royal Home Improvements 905.475.6282
Design - Build - Renovate 416.931.2664 premier-renovations.com Member Since: 1997 spanco.ca
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Toronto & Development Ltd. / Prep ’n Sell 416.236.4400 Stellar Homes Inc.
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jacksoninc.ca Companies Inc. Member Since: 2008 Mississauga Aurora
Member Since: 2017 Toronto 416.201.1010 Royal Triangle 905.726.7778
Josh Developments Toronto 647.435.5433 prepnsell.ca Member Since: 2017 stellarhomesinc.ca
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416.318.4899 M Services Ltd. Bolton Member Since: 2005
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K MacPherson Builders Ltd. Scarborough probuilt.ca Member Since: 2014 416.964.6800
Member Since: 1995 416.269.1900 Toronto stockridgeconstruction.com
Kayland Construction Richmond Hill noredge.com Progressive Reno & 416.480.0282
Concepts Inc. 905.882.8000 Contracting rshomes.ca Stonemill
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Newmarket Member Since: 2009 Etobicoke S Member Since: 2008
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Keystone Interiors Inc. Etobicoke Member Since: 2017 Toronto
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Urbanline Architecture 416.629.2446 416.445.6886
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W.C. Meek Design and 647.236.3050 Vaughan sterlingflooring.ca Toronto
Templehouse Construction Ltd. 905.660.8886 416.410.5326
Renovations Member Since: 2008 Chislett Asphalt homecorpservices.com R watertite.ca
Member Since: 2000 Toronto Roofing Ltd. Ragno Electric Ltd.
Toronto 416.690.1919 Member Since: 1986 Hotwire Electric Member Since: 2000 Weston Flooring Ltd.
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Oakville whitakerc.com Dalmar Columns Inc. Member Since: 2012 redrobinmasonry.com
416.996.0371 Member Since: 2012 Toronto
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Three Season Complete Member Since: 2004 dalmar.ca blinds.com Member Since: 2013
Renovations Inc. Oakville Mississauga
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647.680.6455 Whitby Member Since: 2003
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Construction Ltd. Member Since: 2007 letitrain.ca Member Since: 2011
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Mississauga 416.222.9433 Member Since: 1957 M 416.438.4344
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timberleaconstruction.com 416.789.0601 Martino
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416.623.8159 905.891.0200 Construction Inc. martinohvac.com Member Since: 2006
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Alta Moda Furniture altamodafurniture.com 47 M Squared Flooring & Design Centre msquareddesign.ca 75
Amati Canada amaticanada.com 16, 17 Madawaska Doors madawaska-doors.com 69
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Fisher & Paykel fisherpaykel.com 10, 11 Vicostone vicostone.ca 31
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Grand Alarms grandhomealarms.ca 51 The GTA Home & Reno Show Guide
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TREND WATCH

PURPL E’S 1
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PROMISE 3

BY SILVANA LONGO

What the world needs now, according to


Pantone, is Ultra Violet—a blue-based purple
that takes our awareness and potential to a
higher level. I have always perpetuated the
power of purple, and this year, I am happy
the colour institute concurs. “Complex and
contemplative, Ultra Violet suggests the
mysteries of the cosmos, the intrigue of
what lies ahead, and the discoveries beyond
where we are now,” says executive director,
Leatrice Eiseman.
Pantone’s pick of enigmatic purple,
which has long been symbolic of counter-
culture, à la Prince and the glam rock of
David Bowie—also speaks to the pleasing
calm of Provence and its purple flower
fields. It’s an all-purpose purple!! This
provocative yet calming hue has burst onto
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the colour scene from fashion, beauty, food
and, of course, our beloved interiors.
In home decor, it can transform a room
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into one of extraordinary self-expression, or
conversely its polish can tone down a room
with subdued, modern pairings. Ultra Violet
makes a statement in any space, whether
it’s one of tradition and elegance or
unexpected boldness.

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1 Dearly Beloved We Are Gathered Here by Angie Jones, limited edition; saatchiart.com 2 Fendi Wave SUNGLASSES, $595; holtrenfrew.com 3 DRAMSELVA SHOWER
CURTAIN, dark lilac, $12.99; ikea.ca 4 Petunia CHAIR, by cobistyle, available through Silva Custom Furniture, contact silva4home.com 5 Rada STOOL by Aparattus Design,
for information & pricing, apparatus.pt 6 Agate COASTERS, $125; jonathanadler.com 7 LARMIA Pointed suede cut-out HEELS, $280; tedbaker.com 8 DYSON SUPERSONIC,
$499; holtrenfrew.com 9 NAIL LACQUER, Ultra Violet, $10 each; butterlondon.com 10 COLUMBI Pashion floral dinner Men’s JACKET, $999; tedbaker.com

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