The homeowners had asked interior designer Jennifer Heffel, owner and founder of HB Design in Vancouver, for something that would make them feel that they were in the mountains, but “they weren’t into that clichéd ski-resort stuff,” Heffel...
PHOTOGRAPHY: LARRY ARNALSTYLING: ALYCE DRENTH The staircase’s panelled walls were originally a dark wood. They were painted light grey, along with the stair risers. The banister and stair treads were refinished and the original flooring was replaced with...
Fun Line Chambray Bedding Collection Summertime, and the livin’ is easy – and so is the sleepin’, in bedding designed for summer nights. Let’s start from the bottom up, with bedding basics: mattress toppers and pillows. Some of...
PHOTOGRAPHY: JASON HARTOG It’s a growing trend in many suburban neighbourhoods: A new generation of homeowners is slowly transforming the look of established residential streets by tearing down older houses and replacing them with larger, more modern ones....
The entire kitchen is bathed in natural light. The dinette table and chairs are by Canadian furniture manufacturer Dinec. The owners of this home wanted a big kitchen. But that was just the beginning of their wish list...
A kitchen with sparkling surfaces is still a sought-after standard. But homeowners don’t want to settle simply for shine any more; they want a wow factor, too. That dash of glamour comes in many shapes, sizes and textures....
PHOTOGRAPHY: LARRY ARNAL The area around the pool was redone, incorporating the extension that was built on to the back of the house. It has long been established that opposites attract. It’s a law of nature, at least...
Canadians have discovered the joys of outdoor rooms. Many of us have transformed our backyards into comfortable living spaces that rival the indoors, with seating areas, patio kitchens, fireplaces and televisions. Given the importance accorded the outdoors now...
PHOTOGRAPHY: RODOLF NOËLSTYLING: JEAN-FRANÇOIS CROUSSETTE The Extenzo ceiling in the living room reflects the lake, creating a visual effect that fills the room. The owner of this cottage describes herself as passionate about renovating. She also uses that...
PHOTOGRAPHY: COLIN PERRYSTYLING: NEGAR REIHANI Everyone, at some point, dreams of having a spectacular waterfront view. When you walk into a home with one, within a few moments, you find yourself looking out at it, completely captivated. And...
