New material for countertops cannot be scratched or burned BY TRACEY ARIAL Blowtorching, scratching, banging, spraying cold water, painting and placing a pot of boiling water on a beautiful black countertop. It may sound destructive but a hand...
Options in size, fabric and style are endless at Cameo Sofas and Sofa Beds BY TRACEY ARIAL Ever fallen in love with a sofa only to discover that it was a bit too big for the living room?...
Apartment in industrial building has quirky edge BY PHILLIPA RISPIN PHOTOGRAPHY: JEAN BLAIS STYLING: DENISE PALISAITIS Accessories: Revive Decor How’d you like to spend your vacation in a factory that makes industrial steam irons? Not enthused? You might...
It’s bold. It’s rich. And it’s the colour of choice in this Plateau Mont Royal condo. Aubergine pops up on a wall in the dining area, on kitchen cabinets and in brighter versions on sofa cushions.
Flashes of bright colour inject joy into this Villeray condominium BY SUSAN SEMENAK PHOTOGRAPHY: DREW HADLEY STYLING: JEAN MONET Floral arrangements: Le Marché aux Fleurs du Village. Red is Fred Di Salvo’s signature colour. Bold, flamboyant, uninhibited red....
Vast windows allow condo owner to love snowy and rainy weather outside BY JULIE GEDEON STYLING: JUDITH GOUGEON When there’s a blizzard in Montreal, François Simard’s condo feels like the inside of a snow globe. “With the floor-to-ceiling...
Couple renovates townhouse and discovers less is more BY PHILLIPA RISPIN STYLING: DENISE PALISAITIS The new Nuns’ Island townhouse was in a condo development called l’Alternative. The couple bought it, raised a daughter in it, and started a...
Empty-nesters look to quality condo projects for their next moves BY JULIE GEDEON Downsizing from a single-family home when one’s children have flown the nest can be a challenging transition to a new life. But an increasing number...
A condo in the Old Port allows a family to live in a vibrant, festive neighbourhood BY SUSAN SEMENAK PHOTOGRAPHY: YVES LEFEBVRE STYLING: DENISE PALISAITIS On summer evenings, leisurely dinners on the terrasse often end with a fireworks...
It’s all about you. More than ever, bathrooms provide sanctuaries from the pressures of modern life. For most people, that means soothing and uncomplicated modern design, punctuated by natural elements.
