Innholdsfortegnelse for July-August 2023 - Vol.26 No.05 i Style At Home

I like to imagine that as you read this, you are relaxing in a Muskoka chair by a peaceful lake, a cool drink on the wide arm of your chair and maybe the sounds of birds drifting down from the treetops. Sounds good! Can I join you? There is no time of the year more conducive to relaxing than summer. Maybe that’s because it’s so effortless to connect with nature when it’s not -30°C! Studies have shown that nature helps us decompress, so when I look at the homes in this issue, I find myself especially interested in how the designer or homeowner found ways to forge a connection to the outdoors, or invite nature inside, or both. On the West Coast, designer Kelly Deck used a classic blue and…

WHAT WE SAW AT THE PINNACLE INTERNATIONAL DESIGN EVENT OF THE YEAR. WHAT’S HOT 5 TRENDS SPOTTED IN MILAN THAT POSITIVELY SIZZLED. • Happy colour • Modern animal prints • Faux fur • Layered luxury • Eclectic individuality A COLOURFUL HISTORY This year, IKEA celebrated their 80th anniversary with an event in the city’s buzzy Tortona district. Housed in a warehouse borrowed from Milan’s La Scala opera company, the space showed a retrospective of past IKEA faves and also debuted their latest collection, Nytillverkad (shown above). “Loud, colourful and fun” is how IKEA’s Karin Gustavsson described the project, which dips deep into the company’s archives to reintroduce design classics. These pieces aren’t just carbon copies; they’ve been reengineered in line with the Swedish retailer’s commitments to sustainability, with an extra…

Screen Time There are so many options beyond the trad cedar lattice for adding privacy to your balcony or deck. This element defines your style as much as furniture does, so choose a screen to set the stage. RAISE THE BAR Perfect in a small space, a bar-height table and chairs provide a sweet spot for drinks or dinner. Fashion a cocktail zone on the patio near the barbecue to keep the chef company, or tuck this compact set into a corner on a small balcony. Pot Luck YOU’RE IN LUCK! WE’VE FOUND A PERFECT PLACE FOR YOUR HERBS AND GREENERY.…

This has to be the sweetest, most chic tiny balcony. We would love to look out at summer in the city from this perfect perch, where designer Joel Bray ekes out lounge and dining zones that are distinct yet connected. His tips for designing and styling help you bring star power to your balcony seating. INSIDER ADVICE → Quality composite flooring elevates the entire look and feels great underfoot. For flow, match to the interior floor colour as closely as possible. → “It’s not a huge space, but I avoided compact furniture to keep it comfortable,” says Joel. He chose two generously sized armchairs that don’t completely block the view out the windows from inside. → “Avoid overly matching outdoor furniture sets. Mix things up with different shapes and materials,…

ALWAYS ALFRESCO Gather round the table all summer. Set a casual, well-composed table. Coordinate linens and plates with the base colour of your dining table and chairs. Add accents like candles, a centrepiece and a colourful potted plant, and you are ready for dinner at dusk. See Through DINING CHAIRS, $259 each, Must Société, mustsociete.com. PITCHER, $20; black CUTLERY, $50, 20-piece set; HomeSense, homesense.ca. NAPKINS, $57, set of 4; SALT AND PEPPER SET, $42; DINNER PLATES, $14 each; SALAD PLATES, $11 each; Pottery Barn, potterybarn.ca. Ivrig GLASSES, $13, set of 4; Ombonad BOWL, $30; IKEA, ikea.ca. CANDLEHOLDERS, $44 and $38, Anthropologie, anthropologie.com. BUCKET, $30, Boutique Kozy, boutiquekozy.ca. RUNNER, $15; vinyl PLACEMATS, $15 each; CANDLES, $6, set of 2; CUSHION COVER, $20; H&M Home, hm.com. Zellers wood BOWL, $20, Hudson’s Bay,…

A Alison Knapp Interior Design knappinteriordesign.com Alyson Vega @alyfiberartist Anderson’s Interiors andersonsinteriors.ca Ann Sacks annsacks.com Anthropologie anthropologie.com Arteriors Home arteriorshome.com Article article.com B Beckham Brothers beckhambros.com Benjamin Moore benjaminmoore.ca Brent Comber Originals brentcomber.com Brodye Chappell Builds @brza C CAB Residential Architecture & Interior Design cabarchitects.ca Caesarstone caesarstone.ca California Faucets calfaucets.com Carr Landscape Depot carrlandscapedepot.com CB2 cb2.ca Celadon celadonart.com Centura Tile centura.ca Céragrès ceragres.ca CF Interiors cfinteriors.ca Chelsea Fly chelseaflyart.com Chervin Kitchen & Bath chervin.ca Cheviot cheviotproducts.com Christopher Rouleau christopherrouleau.com Ciot ciot.com Clarke & Clarke clarke-clarke.sandersondesigngroup.com Cocoon Furnishings cocoonfurnishings.ca Cole & Son cole-and-son.com Colin Campbell colin-campbell.ca Colin Griffinson colingriffinsoninc.com Condo Kandy kandyoutdoorflooring.com Crate and Barrel crateandbarrel.ca Crate & Kids crateandbarrel.ca Creekside Tile creeksidetile.com Crystorama crystorama.com Cuddledown cuddledown.ca Currey & Company curreyandcompany.com Custom Home Decor customhomedecor.ca D Dash and Albert annieselke.com David…

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INGREDIENTS SERVES 6 Candied Pecans 1 cup chopped pecans⅓ cup maple syrupPinch fleur de sel Raspberry Sauce 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen raspberries3 tbsp granulated sugar1 tbsp lemon juice3 cups vanilla ice cream2 cups diced homemade or store-bought brownies1 cup fresh raspberriesCanned whipped cream (optional) DIRECTIONS Candied Pecans In dry saucepan, toast pecans over medium heat, stirring often, until nuts are fragrant and beginning to brown, about 3 minutes. Remove pan from heat. Add maple syrup and stir to coat nuts. Return pan to heat; cook over medium-low heat, stirring often, until maple syrup liquid has evaporated and the sugars have crystallized, about 8 minutes. Mix in fleur de sel. Spread candied pecans evenly on parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Let cool completely and separate nuts. (Make-ahead: Can be stored…

The key to creating a beautiful guest room is to give family and friends all the comforts of a hotel, but in your own welcoming way. Here are my favourite tips and tricks on how to give your guests five-star comfort in inviting top-drawer style. THE BASICS Whether you have a designated guest room or not, the basics are the same: a comfy bed, bedside table and reading lamp are essential. If you have a hard mattress, soften it up with a feather bed. For storage, empty a couple of drawers and make closet space. A full-length mirror lets your company dress in privacy, while blackout curtains or blinds will give them the option to sleep in. To dampen noise and soften bare floors, add a large area rug. And,…

Set above a sparkling waterfront with views to storybook-name spots like Tiddly Cove, this house exudes a magical feel that spoke to Dan and Nikki Hinks, parents to Hunter, Finley and Blair. “I adore that even though they have three children, they bought a home with only three bedrooms so they could enjoy the lifestyle this beautiful location affords,” says designer Kelly Deck, who spearheaded the reno of the 3,300-square-foot space. While well built, the Craftsman style abode had dark colours, tired moulding and little storage. “We envisioned a bright seaside-inspired interior,” says Kelly. Simplified millwork, shiplap details and a crisp blue and white palette channel beachy living, and one room fitted with three custom beds remedied the kids’ sleeping arrangements. Says Kelly, “Their bedroom, like the rest of the…

Set in Stone The cottage exterior features a hand-split natural stone veneer that designer Kaitlyn Cruickshank repeated in the great room’s fireplace. “I like to bring some exterior elements into the home,” she says. “I did that with the fireplace, as well as with board-and-batten feature walls throughout.” DESIGN, Kaitlyn Cruickshank, Kaj Designs. ARCHITECT, Sketch Design Build. BUILDER, MK & Company. Cariboo STONE VENEER, Erth Coverings. METAL RAILING, Steelhaus. LAND-SCAPING, Carr Landscape Depot. WINDOWS, DOORS, DeCola Windows & Doors. Exterior SCONCES, Currey & Company. Feel Good Tactile finishes, from leather-and-wood chairs to a pebble-coloured nubby sectional, feel inviting. “The mix of wood, stone, metal, leather and fabrics gives the space a more lived-in look,” says Kaitlyn. “I also included a round lidded coffee table that offers extra storage for blankets…

WE’RE INSPIRED BY… coral. Let us be clear, we are swooning, over the moon and head over heels for this lush hue. Coral is poised between pink and orange (not exactly wallflower colours!), so it’s no surprise this hybrid is electrifying and full of happy energy. It’s unambiguous and bold. As is our opinion of it! PAINT PALETTE of the month CORAL Just Chillin’ THE DONVIER ICE CREAM MAKER DOESN’T NEED SALT, ICE OR ELECTRICITY TO MAKE DELICIOUS CHILLED TREATS – SIMPLY FREEZE THE INNER CYLINDER OVERNIGHT, ADD YOUR FAVOURITE FRESH INGREDIENTS AND TURN THE HANDLE ON THE TOP. VOILA! IN JUST A FEW MINUTES, YOU’VE GOT ENOUGH HOMEMADE GOURMET ICE CREAM, FROZEN YOGURT, OR FRUIT SORBET TO COOL THE GANG. IT’S THE CLASSIC SUMMERTIME TREAT, MADE EASY. NO SMALL FEAT…

Do you say Adirondack or Muskoka when it comes to this classic outdoor chair? Likely, it depends on whether you live north or south of the 49th parallel. But our story begins back in 1903 in upstate New York, when a certain Thomas Lee put pen to paper while vacationing in the picturesque Adirondack Mountains. The chair he sketched was simple in form, then prototyped and tested on family members, and is the original version of the chair we know and love today. First designed with a wide single plank for the seat and back, the chair soon evolved to the familiar slatted profile, making it easier – and more affordable – to craft. Then, as the story goes, Americans vacationing in Ontario’s Muskoka region brought the fashionable design north…

Making an Entrance For the entryway, designer Alison Knapp created an eye-catching wall treatment of oak slats. “It provides a simple architectural backdrop for the mirror and console,” she says. The slate-look floor tiles are highly textured porcelain that is durable and easy to clean. DESIGN, Alison Knapp Interior Design. ARCHITECT, David Gillett Design. FLOOR TILES, Olympia Tile. MIRROR, Renwil. Talbot CONSOLE, Vanguard Furniture. Bernhard STOOLS, Cocoon Furnishings. Visual Comfort LAMP, Robinson Lighting & Bath. VASES, Elte. In the Woods “I love the architect’s roofline. It reminds me of a paper plane,” says Alison. “I had it clad in oak to create warmth on the ceiling.” The great room’s white oak floors continue that feel and foster an enveloping effect. The down-filled custom sectional seats six easily and Alison says…

DAN DAN NOODLES OF BACKCOUNTRY DREAMS SERVES 2 TO 4 AT HOME 8 oz lean ground pork5½ tsp soy sauce, divided¼ cup plain bread crumbs1 (7 oz) jar Sichuan chili oil or spicy chili crisp1 garlic clove, finely chopped1½ tbsp Chinkiang vinegar1½ tbsp granulated sugar½ cup unsalted peanuts½ (to 1) tsp Sichuan peppercorns AT CAMP ¾ cup water + more for cooking the noodlesPrepared pork (dehydrated)⅓ cup Sichuan ya cai12 oz thin Chinese wheat noodles or udonPrepared sauce (thawed)Prepared peanut topping4 green onions, thinly sliced AT HOME Cook and oven-dehydrate the pork In a small bowl, combine the pork, 1 teaspoon of the soy sauce and bread crumbs, and knead the mixture with your fingertips until fully incorporated. Let stand for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, line a large plate with paper…