In this Episode
Barbara Purdy's Bistro-Style Kitchen
Toronto designer Barbara Purdy shows off her modern-rustic kitchen and sitting area. Learn how she relocated the kitchen to another side of the home to accommodate functional elements for a busy family, including a large island, stools, smart storage and a pivoting TV.
Budget Bathroom Reno
Suzanne Dimma reveals the completed bathroom renovation of H&H art director Mandy Milks. See how Mandy — with some help from Stacey Smithers — converted one large bathroom into two functional spaces: a main bathroom with an antique clawfoot tub and a smaller ensuite with a luxurious shower. Find out how she combined warm metal faucets, high-end tiles and vintage accessories, all while sticking to a strict budget.
DIY Faux Antique Mirror
H&H style editor Sarah Hartill demonstrates how she turned affordable 12" x 12" mirror tiles into a vintage-looking mirror for her bedroom.
See sources
Barbara Purdy's Bistro-Style Kitchen
Design, Barbara Purdy, Barbara Purdy Design, (416) 784- 3400 or Barbarapurdydesign.com; tureen, blue vase, Cynthia Findlay Antiques, (416) 260-9057
or Cynthiafindlay.com; mortar and pestle, Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or Ikea.ca; Madeline Weinrib floor runner, Y&Co, (416) 968-7700, (514) 287-8998 or Ycocarpet.com.
All other sources, please contact Barbara Purdy at info@barbarapurdydesign.com or (416) 784-3400.
Budget Bathroom Reno
Architectural floor plan renderings, Mazen El-Abdallah, Mazen Studio, (416) 676-6820 or Mazenstudio.ca; bluestone hexagon mosaic floor tile, Statuario Perla honed marble wall tile, Beyond Tile & Stone, (416) 850-1045 or Beyondtilestone.com; shower curtain fabric, roman blind fabric, Designer Fabrics, (416) 531-2810 or Designerfabrics.ca; sewing, Tonic Living, (416) 699-9879 or Tonicliving.com; stool, Love the Design, (416) 408-1727 or Lovethedesign.com; hook, Lee Valley Tools, 1-800-267-8767 or Leevalley.com; towel, brackets, Ikea, 1-866-866-IKEA or Ikea.ca; bathtub, faucet, shower head, curtain rod, tub tray, Addison's, (416) 539-0612 or Addisonsinc.ca; Lloyd toilet, Toto, 1-888-295-8134 or Totousa.com; mirror, box, brush, vase, clock, candlestick, Cynthia Findlay Antiques, (416) 260-9057 or Cynthiafindlay.com; framing, Akau, (416) 504-5999 or Akau.ca; paint, Oxford White (CC-30), Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or Benjaminmoore.ca; Purist faucet in Vibrant Moderne brushed gold, Kohler, 1-800-4-KOHLER or Kohler.ca; sconces, Rejuvenation, Rejuvenation.com; soap dish, towel, bath brush, Ginger's, 1-888-444-3292 or Gingersbath.com; bottles, Restoration Hardware, 1-800-910-9836 or Rh.com, and Addison's, as above; product, Lothantique, 1-877-425-7627 or Lothantique.ca; vibrant brushed bronze fixtures, Kohler, as above; towels, Elte, (416) 785-7885 or Elte.com; tiles, Olympia Tile & Stone, 1-800-268-1613 or Olympiatile.com; sink, Duravit, 1-888-387-2848 or Duravit.com; windows (throughout), Dundas Woodwindows & Specialities, (416) 534-4593 or Dundaswoodwindows.ca.
DIY Faux Antique Mirror
All materials available from The Home Depot:
- 12" x 12" mirror tiles
- Spray bottle
- Black spray paint
- MDF board
- Mirror adhesive
- Trim or moulding
- Nails
- Hammer
- Glue



