Hollywood Style & Timeless Sofas

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In this Episode

Design consultant Tim Tanz shows off his glamorous 1950s bungalow, complete with punchy tropical colours, contemporary art and sleek designer furniture. Learn how he and his partner Jeff Matyas divided their open-concept main floor into four vignettes: a formal living room, dining room, kitchen and TV lounge and bar — perfect for entertaining in grand style. H&H editors Suzanne Dimma, Hilary Smyth and Meg Crossley weigh in on two sofas with timeless appeal. Plus, Washington D.C.-based interior designer Darryl Carter sits down with editor Suzanne Dimma at the 2011 Interior Design Show to talk about his "new traditional" style and book.

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Hollywood-Inspired Bungalow

Interior design, Tim Tanz, Toronto (416) 924-7683 or email timtanz@rogers.com, or through Studio b, Toronto (416) 368- 2838 or visit Studiobhome.com; renovation, GranVal Construction, Cambridge, Ont. (519) 621- 2970 or visit Granval.ca; millwork design, Weis & Associates, Toronto (416) 967-9347 or visit Weis.ca; wall colour on main floor, Benjamin Moore's White Blush OC-86. Foyer: McGuire pedestal table, Studio b, as above; Eero Aarnio Puppy for Magis sculpture-chair, Plan b, Toronto (416) 941-1010 or visit Planboffice.com; Thibaut Tea House collection Lanterns wallpaper, Crown Wallpaper + Fabrics, call 1-800-268-1300 or visit Crownwallpaper.com. Dining room: Jacques Garcia for McGuire Lucky pedestal dining table, Studio b, as above; Kartell Philippe Starck Louis Ghost chairs, Plan b, as above; artwork (ink jet prints) by Oleh Sirant, Corkin Gallery, Toronto (416) 979-1980 or visit Corkingallery.com; CaesarStone in Nougat countertops (in kitchen), John Galiano, Genuine Marble & Granite, Toronto (416) 454-1369 or visit Genuinemarblegranite.com. Living room: Orange artwork (on left wall) by Tim Tanz, Toronto (416) 924-7683 or email timtanz@rogers.com; Barbara Barry Realized by Henredon Conversation sofas, Jacques Garcia for Baker black velvet Crown pillow, Barbara Barry fabric (for drapes), Studio b, as above; drape sewing, Kingswood Drapery Services, Toronto (416) 633-1103. Bedroom: Throw (on chair arm), Hermès, Vancouver (604) 681-9965, Toronto (416) 968-8626, Montreal (514) 842-3387 or visit Hermes.com for ordering information; Laura Kirar for Baker lacquered linen bench, Baker Collector’s Edition Venetian painted bed, Barbara Barry Dream bed linens, Barbara Barry Carousel table lamp, Studio b, as above; chandelier, Sescolite, Toronto (416) 651-6570 or visit Sescolite.com.

H&H Editors' Favourite Sofas

William Birch style sofa, at retailers across Canada, including Elte, Lee Industries, and Pottery Barn
Tuxedo style sofa, at retailers across Canada, including Crate & Barrel and Ikea