In this Episode
No space? No problem! Discover smart, small-space decorating tricks from designers and stylists in three of our favourite TV segments. Mazen El-Abdallah of Toronto's Mazen Studio redesigned his Victorian home to feel more like a modern, open-concept loft. Brian Gluckstein's senior decorator, Michelle Hanna, leads us through her well-appointed home, layered with antiques, welcoming seating areas and luxurious fabrics. Finally, get styling ideas from the hip rental unit of Holt Renfrew visual stylist Heidi Lewis. Learn how she transformed her tiny second-floor apartment to create a cosy and eclectic space with tons of storage.
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Interior designer Mazen El-Abdallah can be reached via his website, email or (416) 676-6820. Design by Mazen El-Abdallah, Mazen Studio, Toronto (416) 676-6820.
Living room: Linley fabric drapes, Joanne Fabrics (to the trade), visit Joannefabrics.com for locations; rug, Y&Co, Toronto (416) 968-7700, Montreal (514) 287-8998 or visit Ycocarpet.com; DwellStudio cushions, lamp (beside window), Hollace Cluny, Toronto (416) 968-7894 or visit Hollacecluny.ca; Barcelona coffee table, Jens Risom chairs, Proenza Schouler Luxe Walker fabric (on chairs), Knoll, visit Knoll.com; vintage reading lamp (beside sofa), Cedric Hartman, visit Cedrichartman.com; drape sewing, Lydia David, Toronto (416) 824-5893; wall colour, Cloud White (CC-40) from the Designer Classics collection, Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit Benjaminmoore.ca for retailers across Canada; Jens Risom stool, Revival, Chicago (733) 248-1211 or visit Rerevival.com.
Dining room: Light, Hollace Cluny, as above; table top, Parallel General, Woodbridge, Ont. (905) 851-6569 or visit Parallelgeneral.com; Bentwood chairs, Commute Home, Toronto (416) 861-0521 or visit Commutehome.com; Eames Time Life stool, Design Within Reach, Toronto (416) 977-4003 or visit Dwr.com.
Entryway: Edge tile, Stone Tile International, call 1-866-669-1103 or visit Stone-tile.com for showrooms across Canada; flooring, Moncer Specialty Flooring, Toronto (905) 938-5578 or visit Moncer.com.
Kitchen: Wine rack, David MacHenry Design, Toronto (647) 219-4502; cooktop, Gaggenau, visit Gaggenau.com; Mekal sink, Ginger’s, Toronto (416) 787-1787 or 1-888-444-3292; cabinet colour, Off Black (57), Farrow & Ball, Toronto (416) 920-0200, 1-877-363-1040 or visit Farrow-ball.com for retailers across Canada.
Cabinet: Cabinet, The Rogue Gallery, Toronto (416) 462-1800.
Landing: Sisal carpet, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583 or visit Elte.com; B&B Italia Pyllon stool, Kiosk, Toronto (416) 539-9665, (416) 601-1661 or visit Kioskdesign.ca; artwork by Gert Naude, Snob, Toronto (416) 778-8778 or visit Snobstuff.com.
Upstairs sitting area: Carpet, Elte, as above; credenza, Zig Zag, Toronto (416) 778-6495 or visit Modfurnishings.com; art by Tek Yang, Bertoia chair, Studio Pazo, Toronto (416) 916-6302 or visit Studiopazo.com.
Small Yet Grand Townhouse
Design, Michelle Hanna, with assistance from Victoria Decaesare, Stephen Wagg and Silvana D’Addazio, Gluckstein Design Planning, Toronto (416) 928-2067 or visit Glucksteindesign.com; all throw pillow and table linen sewing, Home Couture by Maria, Concord, Ont. (905) 738-1575.
Living room: Light, Ribbehege & Azevedo, Toronto (416) 651-1171 or visit Ribbehegeandazevedo.com; leather upholstery fabric, Perfect Leather, Toronto (416) 205-9775; fireplace, The Fireplace Shop, Toronto (416) 483-1443 or visit Thefireplaceshop.com; sconces, Decorum Decorative Finds, Toronto (416) 966-6829; wall and trim colour, Silken Pine (2144-50) from the Colour Preview collection, ceiling colour, Dune White (CC-70) from the Designer Classics collection, Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit Benjaminmoore.ca for retailers across Canada; coffee table, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583 or visit Elte.com.
Kitchen: Kitchen design, Silvana D’Addazio, Gluckstein Design Planning, as above; cabinets, Falcon Kitchens, Toronto (416) 534-2292; cabinet colour, Old Prairie (OC-42) from the Off White collection, Benjamin Moore, as above; Aga stove, The Aga Shop, Toronto (416) 943-0242, Montreal (514) 843-7686 or visit Aga-ranges.com for retailers; floor tile, Antica Tile & Stone, Toronto (416) 285-8745 or visit Antica.ca; feature tile (above stove), 507 Antiques, Toronto (416) 462-0046 or visit 507antiques.com; hardware, Summerhill Hardware, Toronto (416) 785-1225, 1-888-444-3292; fixtures, sink, Kohler, visit Kohler.ca for retailers across Canada; Nero Assoluto honed-marble countertop, AST Stone, Toronto (416) 769-0777.
Dining room: Wall and trim colour, Silken Pine (2144-50) from the Colour Preview collection, ceiling colour, Dune White (CC-70) from the Designer Classics collection, Benjamin Moore, as above; CX Design pendant light (over kitchen peninsula), Hollace Cluny, Toronto (416) 968-7894, 1-888-968-7660 or visit Hollacecluny.ca; china (on table), Ribbehege & Azevedo, as above.
Principal bedroom: Rug, Elte, as above; bedding, Au Lit Fine Linens, call 1-800-363-6080 or visit Aulitfinelinens.com, and Crisp Linens (to the trade), visit Crisplinens.ca; Barbara Barry Silver Screen wallpaper in Platinum (W3004-11), Kravet Canada (to the trade), call 1-800-535-3258 or visit Kravetcanada.com for showrooms across Canada; drapes, inVu Drapery, as above; wall and trim colour, Moonshine (OC-56) from the Off White collection, ceiling colour, Dune White (CC-70) from the Designer Classics collection, Benjamin Moore, as above; rug, Elte, as above.
Principal bathroom: Wall and trim colour, Moonshine (OC-56) from the Off White collection, Benjamin Moore, as above; floor tiles, Antica Tile, as above; vanity countertop, AST Stone, as above; faucet, Ginger’s, Toronto (416) 787-1787, 1-888-444-3292 or visit Gingersbath.com; mirror, Decorum Decorative Finds, as above; sconces, Universal Lamp, Toronto (416) 787-8900, 1-800-465-LAMP or visit Greatlighting.com; tub, faucet, Ginger’s, Toronto (416) 787-1787, 1-888-444-3292 or visit Gingersbath.com; hardware, Summerhill Hardware, as above.
Apartment Decorating Tricks
Living room: Hans Wegner CH07 Shell chair, cushions (on sofa), wool throw (on ladder), Hollace Cluny, Toronto (416) 968-7894, 1-888-968-7660 or visit Hollacecluny.ca.Kitchen: Light green Baja rug, silver julep cup (as vase), Teatro Verde, Toronto (416) 966-2227, (416) 733-4447, 1-888-483-2876 or visit Teatroverde.com; Adonde bowl (on island), Design Within Reach, Toronto (416) 977-4003 or visit Dwr.com; linen hand towel, Constantine, Toronto (416) 929-1177 or visit Constantineinteriors.com.Bedroom: Rustic wood bench (at foot of bed), Hollace Cluny, as above; Angelsbo floor cushions (on bench), Ikea, Vancouver (604) 273-2051, Coquitlam, B.C. (604) 636-1000, Calgary (403) 273-4338, Edmonton (780) 433-6000, Burlington, Ont. (905) 681-IKEA, Toronto (416) 222-IKEA, Etobicoke, Ont. (416) 646-IKEA, Vaughan, Ont. (905) 695-5075, Ottawa (613) 829-4530, Montreal (514) 738-2167, Boucherville, Que. (450) 449-6755, 1-800-661-9807 or visit Ikea.ca; Anichini throw in Olive (on bed), Anichini Hkmet shams, tassel cushion, John Derian swallow plate (on bedside table), Constantine, as above.
