Wendy Helfenbaum

Wendy Helfenbaum

Vibrant New Life for Old Pieces

Vibrant New Life for Old Pieces

Photography: Larry ArnalStyling: Ildiko Horvath Ildiko Horvath embraces colour—the brighter, the better. She turned her passion for pigment into a thriving furniture-painting business called Restored4U.com. She scours online sites and second-hand stores for rundown vintage and antique pieces...

Luxurious Living

Luxurious Living

Photography: Mike ChajeckiStyling: Shiva Khalilnia In the hallway, the console table’s acrylic legs do not overpower the narrow space. An oversized mirror features an inlaid crack with gold leaf, and is flanked by matching lamps. With their exposed...

Good Bones

Good Bones

Photography: Colin PerryStyling: Negar Reihani Before putting in an offer on a West Vancouver property in 2018, a young couple asked designer Negar Reihani to weigh in on how to transform the circa-1989 house. They wanted a space...

Urban Oasis

Urban Oasis

Photography: Gillian JacksonStyling: Cynthia Ferguson A property that is occupied only part-time can feel impersonal, dreary and anything but homey. Toronto designer Cynthia Ferguson took on the task of injecting personality and warmth into a bland condo for...

Stroke of Genius

Stroke of Genius

Chantal Malek knows what it takes to be successful, whether she’s wielding a palette knife full of acrylic paint or a monthly balance sheet. Not only is Malek an internationally renowned abstract artist, but she also owns Galerie...

Burnished Bronze

PHOTOGRAPHY: VALERIE WILCOXSTYLING: DVIRA OVADIA While renovating her client’s home, Toronto designer Dvira Ovadia carried the airy, elegant vibe the homeowners were after into each space. For the open-concept kitchen, a new addition provided plenty of extra square...

A Seamless Mesh Of Old And New

PHOTOGRAPHY: SCOTT NORSWORTHY Victoria Birkett and David Ceolin were attracted to the home they bought in 2007 because of its amazing view. It sits on an expansive ravine lot in the prestigious Baby Point neighbourhood of Toronto, and...

One-Stop Shop

One-Stop Shop

From its humble beginnings as a fabric store in Ville St. Laurent back in 1989, Avenue Design has forged a reputation as an upscale furniture emporium, offering turnkey design assistance and exceptional customer service. “We’ve been continuously evolving...

A Growing Business

A Growing Business

Dominique Filion was 18 years old in 1992 when he launched his business with just one lawn mower.  Since then, his landscaping company – one of the South Shore’s largest – has thrived thanks to its mission: To...

Back To Her Roots

Back To Her Roots

PHOTOGRAPHY: RAPHAËL THIBODEAUSTYLING: VALÉRIE GILBERT “I just love the large black sink and faucet because it’s practical, maintenance-free and it looks terrific,” says Caroline. Cedar beams and columns anchor the room and blend with the home’s new maple...

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