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WHEN I BUILT A GARDEN SHED, my brother
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was puzzled. His girlfriend wasn’t. “He won’t stop until
there’s no wood left,” she explained with a smile.
That kind of familial enthusiasm is evident in all three
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At Brandy Lake, Tara and Heath Billington’s beautiful
new home was a family collaboration. Tara, a real estate
sales rep, found the waterfront property. Heath, who
operates Lake to Lake Construction & Design, drew the
plans and built the home. Tara designed and decorated
the interior. She planted flower gardens at the front
and back gardens that look like they’ve been there
for generations.
Near Baysville, husband and wife Brad Trott and Erin
Monett breathed new life into an old A-frame cottage on
the shore of Menominee Lake. They made room in the tiny
house for a wood stove, kitchen appliances and a shower.
They removed a sleeping loft to create a great view of the
lake, installed hardwood flooring and painted the interior
white. They had help from friends, but did most of the
renovations themselves.
On Haliburton Lake, Mark and Sandra built a new
family cottage with some great help from son-in-law
Joey. He designed stunning, intricate granite and marble
finishes for the bathroom floors and showers. His family
firm Bluemar Marble supplied the stone for this beautiful
work, a true labour of love.
The experience of these homeowners shows that
while you can sometimes get by with a little help from
your friends, you might just get further with family.
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CONTENTS
FALL 2019
46
LOCAL FEATURES
76 28 20 Style Picks Smart choices for
the upcoming indoor season.
30 Feature Home A new cottage
helps preserve family traditions
on Haliburton Lake.
46 Spotlight An exciting new edge on
interior furnishings at The Cutter’s Edge.
56 Feature Home A new lease on life
for a tired, old A-frame.
66 People Home experts can make
a world of difference.
76 Home & Builder Designing and building
a new home on Brandy Lake.
DEPARTMENTS
14 Editor’s Note
18 Advice Stairway To History
24 Entertaining Designed Dining
28 Cooking At Home Beetroot Tart
42 Double Take Shades Of Green
44 Real Estate Securing Your House
48 Crafty Ideas Fancy Storage
30 50 Design Ideas Lighting The Way
52 Outdoor Living Winter Ice Burghs
74 Projects Bathtub Trays
ON THE COVER 90 Decorating What Wood Works
A Huntsville couple restores 92 Home Resource Directory
a quaint lakeside getaway.
Story, page 56. Photography 94 Good Taste Warm, Spiced Wine
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by Sandy MacKay. 96 Finishing Touch Copper At Home
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Interior Designer Dolores Pian shares her ideas.
Staircases are corridors, leading both the Building Code (OBC),” states seasoned OPEN-PLAN LIVING
eye and visitor from one storey to the contractor Dan Robinson. “Even the
next. An important element in the design smallest change can become a life-safety Minimalist staircases are the eye-catching,
and function of a home, stairs can make a issue, affecting permit requirements sculptural focal point of many interiors.
dramatic or subtle statement. and construction. Hire a professional Their seamless design utilizes materials
When planning a new staircase or who can design what you want and help used elsewhere in the home, adding to a
renovating an old one, it’s important to you make important decisions to get spacious feeling. A modern staircase can
seek a reputable staircase manufacturer your permit.” be the hallmark of a unique home.
who can provide expert advice on types To create a sound staircase with
of steps, spindles and handrails, as well ALL GOOD THINGS minimal structure, custom-stair
as crucial information regarding timing REQUIRE TIME professionals prefabricate each
and pricing. component, often using computers to
Whether traditional or modern, all ensure each piece is precisely cut. With
professionals agree: Stair placement
DECISIONS, DECISIONS and design should be one of the first
the skeleton installed early in construction,
all details must be finalized in advance –
Staircase design is based upon your interior elements considered when details cannot be modified on-site.
needs and wants, for example: planning a project. “It’s important to
Architectural style: Gothic Revival, have a clear, unified vision between all THE FUTURE OF
Georgian, craftsman or modern? parties: client, builder and homeowner,” SPECTACULAR STAIRS
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Shape: straight, scissor, open, closed or to achieve the same outcome.” placed on the wall, tread,
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Materials and finishes: wood, glass, iron,
TIPS FROM THE PROS shadows on staircase treads, use
a light source with a wide beam.
metal, painted or carpeted? Ask for shop drawings and 3-D
renderings. They’re a great way to review Varying materials: Mixing metals
SAFETY FIRST your decisions prior to building and and metal finishes offers another colour
and sensory option for your décor.
MAKE IT STRONG AND MAKE IT SAFE installing a staircase.
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“Stairs are the most complicated aspect Beware of falling in love with internet
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of your home, and your contractor Contact Information Line #1
can’t make important decisions on-site jurisdictions may not follow strict OBC
Stairs can be magic. So make them Contact Information Line #2
that could contradict the Ontario requirements.
beautiful, one step at a time. OH
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your attention. A throw-back to forged by blacksmith Jim Carter. array of natural colours can add Working in acrylics on wood unique industrial-inspired stools. pottery using a technique called
an elegant age, its Art Deco style His original designs include bears, elegance to any living space. It’s and canvas, the Parry Sound Contoured faux leather atop sgraffito. A variety of her bowls,
and black finish fuse with a variety eagles and fish. His black ironwork made of sheesham, a durable and artist renders unique images sturdy iron legs sets the stage for platters and tableware in a range
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DINING ByDESIGN S T ORY REBECCA H AY
P H OT OG RAP H Y S T EPH A N I BU CH MAN
5 STEPS TO CREATING
A FABULOUS DINING SPACE
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Cooler temperatures bring warmer
gatherings as we all move indoors to
entertain. That also means it’s time to
show off your home. No more backyard
barbecues here. It’s finally time to
highlight your culinary skills or cocktail-
making and impress your guests with
a dining room design that feels both
elegant and comfortable. Here are my
five non-negotiable design elements for
creating a fabulous dining space.
1
COLOUR & MOOD
Think about the mood you wish
to evoke. A bright room with fresh
white walls and lots of natural light will
make you feel awake and alive. This is
great for brunches and luncheons. For a
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while you slip away to prepare the meal.
2
FURNITURE LAYOUT
Function is foremost to dining
room design. If your table is too
big, the chairs may bump up against
the wall, or if there are too many large
furniture items, guests may knock over
a lamp (or each other). A general rule
of thumb is to keep a minimum of 36
inches between the edge of the table
and the wall for chairs. This gives chairs
just enough space to pull out so that your
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SIZE MATTERS
The size of your table is important.
It’s not just about what fits in the
room (although this is important too).
Select a table that accommodates how
you like to serve and dine with guests.
You want it to have enough space for
plates and décor or family-style platters in
the middle, but one that still encourages
great conversation across the table.
5
Never go smaller than 36 inches wide. In LIGHT IT UP
general, tables 42 to 48 inches wide are Lighting is the last main factor and
most common. Anything bigger is difficult perhaps the most important one
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for conversation. The shape of the table if you’re looking to create a space that
SEATING SELECTION can also affect your dining experience.
You’ll want to consider what type keeps everyone wanting to get invited
You’ve seen this at restaurants. A round back. Use layers of light. Always add a
of seating suits your needs. Some table is great for including everyone, but
families prefer a bench or banquette dimmer to this room and use pot lights for
if it fits more than eight people (think of great general lighting while you set the
seating. This works great for children a wedding), it’s too big and you get stuck
but not as well for adult dinner parties. table, but turn them off when guests arrive
talking solely to your neighbour all night. and use a beautiful chandelier coupled
No one wants to be the guest stuck in Round tables are great for smaller spaces.
the centre of the bench. It’s like having a with a pair of lamps on a sideboard or wall
They lend themselves well to a space that sconces for ambience. Chandeliers should
middle seat on an airplane and the lady also acts as a thoroughfare since there
at the window continually has to squeeze hang approximately 29 inches above the
are no sharp corners to impede the flow table but this, of course, depends on your
by you to use the washroom. Banquettes
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longer applies when you have bench
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has a pedestal base instead of four legs so
people can get in and out easily. No dinner table is
properly set without
candles, but use unscented
so you don’t compete
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INGREDIENTS
Makes 4 tarts
2-3 large beets,
peeled and grated
1 medium red
onion, thinly sliced
Cooking oil
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and/or butter MATTERS MOST
1 Tbsp water
Salt and pepper
Soft cheese
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1 sheet puff pastry
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beet and onion in a splash
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beetroot
butter. After a few minutes,
add a tablespoon or so
of water and cover the
saucepan. Stir occasionally
until beets are cooked
TART
down and the liquid is
gone, approximately 10-15
minutes. Season with salt
and pepper to taste.
Tart
Preheat oven to 350ºF. Slice
puff pastry into 4 squares.
With a knife, score a
2-centimetre square border
THIS RUSTIC, SEASONAL TART JUST CAN’T around the puff pastry.
Score the pastry inside of
BE BEAT! THE BEETS ARE SHREDDED the border. Bake the pastry
AND CARAMELIZED WITH ONIONS TO for 12-15 minutes, until
slightly golden.
CREATE A SAVOURY FILLING. Remove partially baked
pastry from the oven
and fill each square with Discover
beet mixture.
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Black posts and timbers define the
interior of this new Haliburton Lake Mark and Sandra first experienced cottage life about 22 years ago, when Mark,
cottage by Discovery Dream Homes.
RIGHT: Stonework by Middaugh along with his dad and brother, purchased a log cabin on Haliburton Lake. “It
Masonry and sturdy trusses frame
the upland entrance. OPPOSITE:
was my father-in-law’s dream to have us all together at the family cottage,”
Metal-caged Edison bulbs illuminate
a dinner table that seats 14.
recalls Sandra. “He had a sign with an expression, la cuccagna, which means a
Middaugh Masonry built the great
room fireplace.
fabulous place where everyone eats, drinks and has fun at will, no worries.” At
the cottage, the families gathered, grew and became close. Continued on page 33
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LEFT: The stone backsplash
and countertops help
create a classically modern
and efficient kitchen.
BELOW: A six-burner range
makes cooking a pleasure
for large family dinners.
OPPOSITE: One kitchen
island serves as a food
preparation area while the
other suits informal meals.
N
Now in their 50s, Mark and Sandra live and comforts they desired, including
in Kleinburg. Sandra is an insurance an open-concept main floor, heated
professional in Woodbridge and Mark floors in the basement and garage,
works as a contractor with a family and soundproofing in the walls. Upon
business in the Greater Toronto Area. Kirk’s recommendation, they brought
They have one daughter and two young in builders Kevin and Cody Mills of
grandchildren. D & K Contracting. “We hired D & K
Building their own cottage was for the day-to-day construction with
not on the couple’s radar until Mark’s my husband and I overseeing the entire
brother, who had purchased land across project,” says Sandra.
the lake from the family cottage, told Construction began in the spring
Mark the lot next door was for sale. of 2017. Before they started digging
In the fall of 2015, Mark bought the the foundation, the couple decided
eight-acre property, and they decided to add a partial walk-out basement
to build their dream retirement home. so they could step right out to the
They pored through magazines, lake. They also chose to build their
browsed websites and looked over own private suite above the garage.
“WE ENTERTAIN QUITE A BIT AND WE
house plans. At a Toronto cottage “That was a big change,” says Sandra.
show they met Kirk Figueira with “We basically built a cottage within a
DO HAVE A BIG FAMILY. WHILE I AM Discovery Dream Homes. “The rest
is history,” says Sandra.
cottage. It is our own personal space
with a kitchenette, en suite bathroom,
IN THE KITCHEN COOKING, I DO NOT Working with Kirk and the master bedroom and a private balcony.
WANT TO BE ALONE.”
Discovery Dream Homes team, the Discovery was very accommodating
couple finalized a custom, timber- with the changes.” The couple moved
home plan that would ultimately have into their dreamy casa sul lago (lake
the quality, functionality, finishes house) in January. Continued on page 34
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The main floor of the nearly 5,000 sq. ft., two-storey
home is designed to maximize flow and interaction.
By placing their daughter’s master bedroom and en
suite, as well as a powder room and stairways, along the
perimeter of the home, they eliminated hallways and
took full advantage of space for the home’s heart – the
great room, kitchen and dining areas. Matte black
timbers connect the main entrance to the living space
and add visual interest and contrast. Natural light dances
on hardwood floors made from reclaimed elm barn
boards and bounces up to whitewashed pine ceilings.
“We entertain quite a bit and we do have a big family.
While I am in the kitchen cooking, I do not want to
be alone,” says Sandra. Long granite countertops and
separate prep and entertainment islands mean everyone
can enjoy being in this favourite part of the home. Two
dishwashers and a large fridge and freezer are concealed
to blend in with the kitchen cabinets installed by
Classic Touch Cabinets & Carpentry. The company
also installed cabinetry in the adjacent pantry, in the
combined mudroom and laundry room, as well as in the
home’s six bathrooms. Continued on page 36
LEFT: The main floor
powder room counter
and sink are made
from a single piece
of granite. Crown
moulding and the
brass-inlaid mirror
frame are made of
matching stone.
ABOVE: Airport
Railings manufactured
the railings that guard
the open-tread pine
staircase built by D & K
Contracting.
RIGHT: Lockside
Trading Company
supplied most of the
furniture for the home.
OPPOSITE: The
granite floor, inlaid with
geometric designs,
matches the vanity in
this guest bathroom.
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ALL THE
BATHROOM
FLOORS ARE
SKILLFULLY
DESIGNED WITH
Bluemar Marble supplied and
installed all the stonework for the
INTRICATE
home, both inside and out, including
around three propane fireplaces
GEOMETRIC
and a wood-burning fireplace in the
screened, three-season room. “The
DESIGNS AND
bathrooms were my son-in-law Joey’s
vision,” says Sandra. Marble and
INLAYS.
granite adorn the walls of large walk-
in showers. All the bathroom floors
are skillfully designed with intricate
geometric designs and inlays. In the
powder room, a mirror is framed
with a gilt edge.
Large patio doors and all the
home’s windows are dressed with
blinds or shades that open or close
with the touch of a button. The
home’s thermostat and lights can be
controlled remotely. The couple also
installed a back-up generator that
kicks in as soon as the power goes off.
Sandra says that because she uses
the lake house as a satellite office,
it was important to have reliable
cellphone and WiFi service. Nick
Coty of Coty Electrical Services
Ltd. installed cell and WiFi boosters,
as well as full surround sound,
both inside and outside. “He is a
wizard,” says Sandra. Continued on page 38
LEFT: A glass-enclosed shower abuts a
granite wall in the en suite of the master
bedroom. OPPOSITE, TOP: A feature wall
of elm in a herringbone pattern screens the
master bedroom from the adjoining entry.
BOTTOM LEFT: Sliding barn-style doors
lead to the en suite. BOTTOM RIGHT:
Geometric patterns adorn the stone floor
of the en suite.
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The master bedroom suite includes a kitchenette and plenty of closet and storage space.
TOP RIGHT: Excavators and steampunk-style sconces decorate their grandson’s bedroom.
MIDDLE RIGHT: This bed with its modified mission style headboard from Lockside Trading
Company was a must-have for their granddaughter’s bedroom. BOTTOM RIGHT: More
marble and granite sheaths this second-floor bathroom.
Sandra had a vision for the home and chairs welcomes guests and family in
decorated it herself. From the colour style. “I wanted to make sure the cottage
palette to the textiles, she did it one was timeless, relaxing and bright. I think
room at a time. “I knew what I wanted,” I accomplished that,” she says.
she says. Sandra masterfully blended In the basement, heated floors
the natural elements of stone and wood are covered with polished cement.
finishes with strategic pops of mixed Cooking and preserving is Sandra’s
metals in her lighting, faucets, vanity, passion and there is a cold storage room
cabinet pulls and stair railings. for her preserves. In the future, they
To select furniture, she sat down will complete a media room and an
with Andrea Black at Lockside entertainment/bar area. Just outside
Trading Company. Comfy down the walk-out doors, guests can rinse
sofas in the great room add the elegant sand from their feet at the outdoor
and comfortable touch she was after. A shower, which is located just steps away
10-by-four-foot wooden table with 14 from a washroom. Continued on page 40
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OPEN WINDOWS, UNLOCKED DOORS AND VACANT
W
HOMES ARE IRRESISTIBLE TO WOULD-BE THIEVES.
When windows open to cooling breezes Using timers to control lights and play a radio Easy-to-install smart locks can be controlled
and the temperatures lure people away from intermittently will make a vacant house look with a smartphone app or added to a home
home to the beach or cottage, burglaries and sound like people are at home. automation hub that controls lights and
thermostats.
are more frequent. Motion-sensing spotlights are recommended
Although crime in Canada has been on the for entrances in the back and side yards. Many of the latest DIY systems can be
decline for years, insurance companies still pay expanded to include garage-door openers,
out millions of dollars to people victimized HIGH-TECH surveillance cameras, door locks, and smoke
and carbon monoxide detectors.
by break-ins, a cost that drives up home
A basic home security system with a burglar Video doorbells can detect motion when
insurance premiums for everyone.
alarm can deter break-ins while reducing the someone approaches the front door. They’ll
Ontario’s rate of burglaries dropped about
cost of insurance. alert homeowners on their mobile device or
70 per cent between 1998 and 2015, one of the computer, allowing them to see, hear and
“An alarm system is not going to keep a
country’s lowest rates of break-ins, according speak to visitors from almost anywhere.
burglar out, but it’s going to minimize the time
to the Conference Board of Canada. While
they’re in the house,” says Huronia Alarms A wide array of interior and exterior security
the chances of being victimized are lower, it’s cameras can notify the owner when someone
president Rob Thorburn Jr. “The loss with an
little cause for complacency. In fact, improved enters or leaves the home. Equipped with
alarm system is much less than without.” His
home surveillance and security is one of speakers and microphones, they allow
company keeps an eye on the properties of
the factors police attribute to the decline in homeowners to speak to and hear anyone
10,000 monitored clients in central Ontario. Its on camera. Some cameras are equipped
property crimes.
services include burglary and environmental with motion detectors, flood lights, night
Homeowners can guard against break-ins
monitoring, water level sensors and smoke vision and sirens that can ward off intruders.
and protect their homes and property in a
and fire alarms. Certain surveillance cameras can store
variety of ways, from no-tech common sense to
Letting people know a property is video on an SD card or in the cloud, where a
high-tech smart technology.
monitored can also deter break-ins. “The hope subscription fee applies.
is that when thieves see a security company’s
LOW-TECH sticker on the premises, they’ll move
Voice control through spoken commands
on Apple Siri, Amazon Alexa or Google
Most burglars rely on hiding, speed and on,” says Rob. Assistant is available on many do-it-yourself
force to break into a home, according to The Simple alarms that can be monitored and top-of-the-line systems.
Co-operators insurance company. Cutting
and controlled from smartphones, tablets or High-end security systems with lots
back trees and bushes will deny burglars
personal computers are available as do-it- of features require expert installation.
hiding spots.
yourself kits. Home Hardware, Canadian Tire Different technologies use different wireless
Exterior doors and frames of solid wood
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security technology that starts for as little as
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are essential. A starter kit that includes a monitor for one a security consultant for an on-site visit. “I
Insurance companies urge clients to lock
window or door, a control hub and a motion suggest you always enlist a professional,” he ISLAND TO MAINLAND
detector for one room is sufficient for an
their doors and windows at all times – when says. A consultant can provide a proposal and
apartment, condo or small home. It warns
they’re inside or anytime they leave, even for security recommendations. Different people have
homeowners via their phone, tablet or
a brief time in the yard. computer when someone opens a window or different needs, he says. Some may use a security
Drawing curtains, closing blinds and locking the steps into a room. system every night, some only when they go out, Proudly Representing
garage keeps valuable belongings out of sight. and others every second of the day, he explains.
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FUTURE FORWARD: TODAY,
TOMORROW & BEYOND
LUMINOUS
What’s next in the world of lighting and
design? The future looks bright indeed, and as
with all things these days, technology is the
LIGHTING
driver of the latest and greatest.
LEDs have created an endless world of
possibilities for modern lighting designers,
and they have become mainstream thanks
TRENDS
to their efficiency, longevity, wide range of
colours and temperatures, and their unique
applications. They’ve also become more
economical, which is great news for all.
S T ORY PH YL L I S LUI Lighting controls are a huge trend and an
Inspired By Throwbacks
A N D A L EEM K AS S AM
essential part of every lighting plan. Even the
P H OT OG RAP H Y most perfect arrangement of recessed lights,
PRO V O K E S T UDIO S
1 2
pricey designer fixtures and top-to-bottom
accent lighting won’t create the impact
you want without the ability to customize.
Lighting controls can range from basic
In the illuminating world of design and décor, history has a way of ART DECO: OLD HOLLYWOOD TIP: A chandelier lends fundamentals to high-tech features, so consult
repeating itself. At least, the good things from the past seem to find their way back into the spotlight. 1910s-1930s GLAMOUR: 1930s-1940s the perfect touch of luxury
that the Old Hollywood
a lighting professional to determine what’s
Today’s hottest interior lighting styles are taking a cue from days gone by, but these throwbacks are Art Deco has come a long Vintage romance is the prevailing theme available to meet your needs and wants.
aesthetic demands. One piece of advice we have for all our clients,
being revived with a cool, contemporary twist. Here are three lighting trends to keep your eye on in way from its artful origins of the equally inspired and inspiring Silver
Traditionally featured in regardless of their lighting choices, is to ensure
2019 and beyond, inspired by the ages and back in all their glory. in the 1910s in Paris, France. Screen starlet era. Those who seek to bring
dining rooms and front all lights are on dimmers. This allows you to
This decadent aesthetic is this luxurious look into the spotlight
foyers, a crystal chandelier adapt the ambience based on your current mood
distinguished by geometric embrace a “more is more” mentality. (To
also makes a dreamy and use of the space. This is especially important
motifs, curved forms, defined those who find themselves asking if it’s
addition to a bedroom with the rise of modern multi-functional rooms
silhouettes and the dominant “too much,” the answer is likely, “it’s just
or bathroom.
3
desire to be modern, influencing enough.”) Look for sparkle and shine, and and open-concept floor plans.
everything from architecture overall softness that comes in the form of Don’t forget about the multitude of other
and furniture to jewelry, fashion fabric shades and gentle silhouettes, such options available to you, such as timers,
and everyday appliances. as a cascading crystal chandelier. sensors and so forth. For instance, a multi-
Remnants of this distinctive MID-CENTURY sensory switch with a motion detector in a
style continue to inspire today’s MODERN: bathroom or closet will enhance your day-to-
day in a subtle way. Once you have this, you’ll
trendiest lighting designs.
This bodes well for interior
1950s-1960s wonder how you ever got along without it.
This important style movement Then, for the smart-home owner, in the
designers and homeowners who
continues to affect interior design spirit of Google Home and Alexa, wireless and
wish to incorporate a hint of
today. The simple and understated voice-activated lighting is the next big thing.
adornment in an otherwise cool,
look is all about minimalism
contemporary abode. The avant-
and integrating with nature.
garde aesthetic is thoughtfully
When it comes to lighting, this
modernized with warm metals
enduring aesthetic has never truly
such as gold and copper and
gone out of style.
trendy geometric forms.
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DESIGNER PICK:
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Hexagons are hot, baby!
Mid-century modern today Whether you’re tempted by the throwbacks,
They are appearing in
is the Sputnik chandelier, fascinated by the future or you find yourself
everything from lighting
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to tiles and textiles.
simplicity of its glass globes consult with a professional who can shed some
Hudson Valley Lighting
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illumination with a chic, Phyllis Liu and Aleem Kassam are partners at
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has made ice huts an art form. He spent 10 all lit up at night.” Cowan Molyneaux says the contest
years photographing tiny, colourful fishing Designer Andria Cowan Molyneaux showcases her work and its diversity. Learning
shelters on iced-over lakes across Canada. encourages fish hut owners to make the best about clients and developing spaces that
Framed prints of his beautiful photos sell for of their winter lairs. Last winter, she once meet their needs isn’t restricted to palatial
more than it cost to build most of the huts again invited anglers to enter her Helluva lakefront homes, she explains. “Ice fishing is
he photographed. Hut ice fishing hut makeover contest. People actually pretty technical and personal,” she
When fish huts pop up on local lakes, submit photos of their ice shacks and Cowan says. “There’s a lot of people in a tiny box that
their lights in the dark winter night are an Molyneaux’s team picks one for a renovation. are very active, participating in a sport, so you
enchanting vision. It’s an image that helped Carpenter Shawn Casey of Twelve Mile have to find ways to store the materials, seat
inspire a group of Haliburton friends who Lake was the winner of the latest makeover them, make them comfortable and safe, and, of
celebrated this atypical, rural architecture contest. Unveiled at Haliburton’s Frost course, we like to make it beautiful.”
last winter when they organized a two-day Festival, the remodelled hut has newly Everyone has thought about the perfect
Ice Cube Gallery. Hundreds of people trekked painted, white interior walls, a padded bench ice hut and their own best design, says Rider.
onto Lake Kashagawigamog to see paintings with storage space below, carpet tiling, While huts are integral to winter fishing,
shown by a handful of artists in three ice fishing rod holders and a secured fishing hole, they’re simply protection against the elements.
huts specially built for the event. Clad in designed to be safe when small children are “On a beautiful sunny day, no one fishes in
metal with clear plastic roofs to admit present. Large maple leaves in their ice hut,” he says. “They’ll take their
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