Innholdsfortegnelse for June 2023 - Vol.26 No.04 i Style At Home

I think June is one of the most beautiful months of the year, with blooming trees and perennials colouring our world. It’s also the start of the summer migration – of previously cooped-up Canadians getting out of town to have some fun in the sun. We’re here to help you out with that. In this issue, we visit a lovely home in British Columbia’s Okanagan Valley. The homeowners tasked designer Stephanie Brown with opening up the floor plan to make the most of the breath-taking lake and mountain views, while also making room for their visiting grown children. Then we travel to the Maritimes to visit a lovely Cape Cod-style home in Chester, N.S., where designers Colin Blanchard and Kenneth McRobbie mix antiques with Mid-century Modern pieces and contemporary furniture,…

INGREDIENTS SERVES 12 Crust 2 cups all-purpose flour2 tbsp granulated sugar¼ tsp salt½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed¼ cup ice water (approx.) Filling 2 tbsp all-purpose flour2 tbsp ground almonds4 peaches, thinly sliced½ cup fresh raspberries½ cup fresh blueberries½ cup fresh blackberries¼ cup lightly packed brown sugar2 tsp lemon juice1½ tbsp cornstarch¼ tsp salt1 egg yolk1 tsp 2% milk2 tbsp brown sugar DIRECTIONS Crust In large bowl, combine flour, sugar and salt. Using pastry cutter or 2 knives, work in butter until mixture reaches consistency of coarse crumbs. Drizzle with ice water and mix with fork until mixture comes together to form dough (add up to 1 tablespoon of water, if needed). Shape dough into disc; wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. (Make-ahead: Can be refrigerated overnight…

BE NATURAL Peach walls bring out the warmth of the walnut sideboard, while the plant and dried palm leaves introduce texture and keep the palette calm and low contrast. Organic-shaped ceramics in variations of earthy cream, beige and clay add interest, and a single piece of floral artwork creates a focal point. MOODY MOMENT A dining room is ideal if you want to take a walk on the dark side (of decorating!). Dramatic black walls paired unexpectedly with soft pastels bring a brooding beauty to the buffet’s clean lines. The artwork makes the scene; tabletop decor adheres to the strict colour scheme. A buffet’s long, low profile makes the wall above it a perfect place for art. In all three rooms: Walnut SIDEBOARD, $2,222, Mikaza, mikazahome.ca. SWINGING ’60S The mid-century lines…

PAINT PALETTE of the month WE’RE INSPIRED BY… wildflowers…sometimes known as weeds! What’s prettier than a meadow of yellow and green?! After all, the humble dandelion might be bouquet fodder if only it didn’t go to seed so fast (and had better PR). Truthfully, we love a palette of sunny yellow and fresh green. Hello, summer! Yellow “SCENTUAL” FEELING With summer visitors set to descend, why not infuse your home or cottage with a welcoming scent? Ada Jade’s natural reed diffusers infused with raw crystals last up to four months (the entire summer season!). Each fragrance has carefully been chosen to enhance the crystal’s properties and the ingredients are plant based. Pouf with Personality A-list New York-based designer Rafael de Cárdenas has paired up with luxe furniture manufacturer Mitchell Gold +…

Toronto stylist Meg Crossley is known by designers for the magic touch she brings to interiors. You’ll often see Me & Mo Creative, the company Meg and fellow stylist Morgan Michener run, credited on our pages. Meg travelled to Paris’s renowned Maison & Objet show recently and spied summer trends (and longer-lasting ones) that would bring a je ne sais quoi element to a home. Here are her picks from the show and how to use them to elevate a space beyond the everyday. BEAUTIFUL & USEFUL Tawashi brushes from Japanese company Takada are a compelling combination of modern and timeworn. In hardworking spaces like kitchens and laundry rooms, their looks and utility are current and thoughtful. With a natural, even sculptural aesthetic, tawashi brushes should be on display, not…

What type of floral person are you? Whether you are a big flower lover (like me) or you prefer blossoms in small doses, these tips and tricks will bring blooming beauty to your rooms – a topic especially timely for June! Fearless Florals There is something so happy making about a bold floral decorating choice. Flower-patterned floor or wall tiles can light up a room, while a botanical-print sofa adds instant romance. Then there’s the spectacular effect of a room papered in a bold flowery pattern. In this dining room (right) by Texas-based designers Sheri Bailey and Maggie Vermillion, the windswept floral wallpaper forges an enveloping connection to nature. When making a daring floral design decision, follow their lead and connect the flower pattern to everything in the room. Add…

A Visual Feast “Art hung on a textured wall delivers such dimension,” says designer Rachel Deeks. Caress-worthy mohair on the chairs, smooth white oak millwork, and a cushy wool rug make for a room that’s gently modern and delightfully tactile at the same time. “Rarely does a living room get so much beautiful sunlight. I love how it emphasizes the textured fabrics in here.” It’s a bit of a Goldilocks story. Designer Rachel Deeks’s clients, upon becoming empty nesters, discovered their home was Too Big. They sold it and bought a condo, but soon discovered the condo was Too Small. So, when this sunny, multilevel townhouse with three bedrooms and a better location came to their attention, they knew they’d found a home that was Just Right, almost. “It was…

I love designing cottages,” says designer Michelle Berwick. “Clients are willing to push the boundaries more than they would in their primary home.” This client, Trisha Rasmussen, was no different and happy to take risks when it came to renovating her Balsam Lake, Ont., cottage, including these bathrooms. “We were both, quite frankly, bored of all-white schemes,” says Michelle, who layered in liveliness, from loon-printed wallpaper and scalloped tiles to shades of soft blush and dark blue. She says, “Life at the cottage should evoke fun, and these carefree rooms do just that.” Tip #1 EMBRACE WHIMSY “I fell in love with these scalloped tiles the moment I set eyes on them,” says designer Michelle Berwick. “The shape, patterns and colours are pure joy!” Using patterned tiles on one wall…

CEDAR NEGRONI MAKES 1 1 oz Tofino Old Growth Cedar Gin1 oz sweet vermouth1 oz CampariOrange rind, for garnish Pour the spirits into a rocks glass over ice. Stir for 30 seconds or until well chilled. Garnish with the orange rind. GRILLED PATTYPAN SQUASH, GREEN POLENTA AND GARLIC AIOLI SERVES 6 Green Polenta Cubes 1 cup whole (3.25%) milk2 tsp salt½ cup coarse-ground cornmeal + extra for dusting3 tbsp butter, cubed½ cup grated Asiago cheese1 cup coarsely chopped mixed fresh herbs (Ahier uses flat-leaf parsley and basil)1 tbsp olive oil2 cups canola oil, for frying Garlic Aioli 1 egg yolk1 tsp capers, rinsed1 tsp minced garlic1 tsp apple cider vinegar¾ cup olive oil Pattypan Squash 1 lb pattypan squash¼ cup olive oil¼ red onion, sliced ultrathin, for garnish1 radish, thinly…

Available in a range of sizes and colours, there’s even a portable version of Weber’s kettle grill that’s perfect for tailgating. It all started with a burnt steak back in 1951, when metalworker George Stephen invited his friends over to test his new brick barbecue. Said beef went up in flames, so George set to work. His day job was welding spherical steel buoys, so in a major aha moment he took a half sphere, punched a few holes in it, finagled a lid and legs, et voilà, lovers of charcoal-grilled food everywhere could finally put down their fire extinguishers. While George has yet to be canonized, we’re happy his innovation led to the classic Weber kettle barbecue we know today (yes, George is the Stephen in Weber-Stephen). Initially dubbed…

HIGH $ 7,828 LOW $ 1,663 Green Oasis You probably know that plants improve the quality of indoor air. They’re also a wonderfully green (in all senses) way to decorate. Opt for statement plants like a monstera or fig if you have room for a floor plant. Short on space? Invest in an attractive plant stand that lets you grow vertically. Hang Around Indoors or out, a hanging chair in trendy bamboo or rattan is a primo way to while away a sunny afternoon. Whether in a quiet corner of the bedroom or suspended from a pergola in the garden, the rounded cocoon-like shape insists that you sit back and dream a bit. Add plenty of cushy pillows for a touch of boho chic.…

1 I would like to repaint the front door of my house. My house has beige siding. Which colour options would look best? Julia D., via email S@H Painting the front door is an easy way to update the facade of your home. The front door should have its own colour – don’t paint shutters or the side or garage doors to match. Since your house is a neutral colour, choose a different neutral with an undertone for a subtle, classic colour combo. If you want more drama, almost any blue will look great with warm beige siding. I like Evening Dove 2128-30, with its blue undertone, and Gray Mountain 1462, which has a lavender undertone (all colours in this answer are from Benjamin Moore). Another approach is to choose…

Though it’s just a few decades old, this Cape Cod-style beauty fits in perfectly with the century-old shipbuilder’s homes and summer cottages that dot the coastline of Nova Scotia’s South Shore. The owner approached designers Colin Blanchard and Kenneth McRobbie – who run the Halifax store 31 Westgate – wanting to brighten and update her home’s interior. She loved the bones of the house, set on a small hill and overlooking the harbour in Chester, but the interior was a bit formal. “When we first saw the home, it was very traditional, with dark-stained floors and heavy fabrics,” recalls Colin. The designers’ solution: to fill the home with sunshine, a clean palette of natural fabrics, vintage pieces, and midcentury furnishings for a modern edge. TURN ON THE LIGHT Designers Colin…

31 Westgate 31westgate.com A Art & Loom artandloom.com Au Lit Fine Linens aulitfinelinens.com B Behr behr.ca Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.ca Bouclair bouclair.com Brougham Interiors broughaminteriors.com C CB2 cb2.ca Centura Tile centura.ca Cercan Tile cercantile.com Cocoon Furnishings cocoonfurnishings.ca Colin Campbell Carpets colin-campbell.ca Crate and Barrel crateandbarrel.ca D Darlene Cole darlenecole.com David Guenter dg2d.art E Elte elte.com Emilie Cerretti Design emiliecerretti.com F Farrow & Ball farrow-ball.com Fenêtres MQ mq.ca Fortuny fortuny.us G Ginger Jar Interiors gingerjarfurniture.com Global Shades globalshades.ca H Hollace Cluny hollacecluny.ca HomeSense homesense.ca I IKEA ikea.ca K KASA Design kasadesign.ca Kate Golding kategolding.ca Klyn Kitchens klynkitchens.com L Les Carrières Ducharme carrieresducharme.com Lynx Grills lynxgrills.com M Madeleine Design Group madeleinedesigngroup.com Michelle Berwick Design michelleberwickdesign.com Montauk montauksofa.com Mudd Concrete muddconcrete.com Multiflex multiflexinc.com N Niche Decor nichedecor.ca O On the Wall Framing onthewallframing.ca P Pottery Barn potterybarn.ca Provide Home providehome.ca R Rachel Deeks…