In this Episode
Bold graphic patterns, warm brass accents, grey kitchens and unique wall treatments are just a few of today's hottest design looks. In this episode, popular designer and HGTV co-host Tommy Smythe explains how he revived a historic family kitchen and attached lounge with daring tile, strong colours and traditional references. Lynda Reeves reveals on-trend paint colour picks and a few of her personal favourites. Plus, see how coffered ceilings, Egyptian lanterns and modern furniture coexist beautifully in Betsy Aziz's house, thanks to designer Connie Braemer.
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Daring Victorian Kitchen Reno
Design, Thomas Smythe, project management, Jenny Dames, Sarah Richardson Design, Toronto (416) 925-3338 or visit Sarahrichardsondesign.com; architect, William Dewson Architect, Toronto (416) 966-6635 or visit Dewson.com; contractor, SCE Construction Management, Toronto (416) 236-0276 or visit Sceconstruction.com.
Kitchen: Cabinets, range hood, Bellini Custom Cabinetry, Toronto (416) 787-4799 or visit Bellini.ca; appliances, Tasco Distributors, visit Tasco.net; cabinet hardware, The Door Store, Toronto (416) 863-1590 or visit Thedoorstore.ca; lantern, Five O Seven Antiques, Toronto (416) 462-0046 or visit 507antiques.com; lantern custom painting and wiring, Residential Lighting Studio, Toronto (416) 537-3138; faucets, sinks, Taps Bath Centre, call 1-800-263-2976 or visit Tapsbath.com; accessories (on counter), Machine Age Modern, Toronto (416) 461-3588; accessories (on island and open shelf), Cynthia Findlay Antiques, Toronto (416) 260-9057 or visit Cynthiafindlay.com; wall colour, Cloud White (CC-40) from the Designer Classics collection, Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit Benjaminmoore.ca.
Kitchen sitting area: Chandelier, round side table, Decorum Decorative Finds, Toronto (416) 966-6829; lamps, L’Atelier, Toronto (416) 966-0200; custom lampshades, Lampshades Unlimited, Toronto (416) 299-3113; wing chair, Phil’z, Toronto (416) 461-9913; wing chair fabric, pillow (on wing chair) fabric, Designer Fabrics, Toronto (416) 531-2810 or visit Designerfabrics.ca; side tables, Ribbehege & Azevedo, Toronto (416) 651-1171 or visit Ribbehegeandazevedo.com; sofa, Barrymore Furniture, Toronto (416) 532-2891 or visit Barrymorefurniture.com; sofa fabric, Laura Ashley (LA1004-19), Kravet Canada (to the trade), call 1-800-535-3258 or visit Kravetcanada.com; throw pillow (on sofa) fabric, Bermingham & Co. (R118) and Long Meadow in Black (2002189 8), Lee Jofa showroom (to the trade), Toronto (416) 968-0699 or visit Kravetcanada.com for showrooms across Canada; coffee table, ChairTableLamp, Toronto (416) 934-1021; accessories (on coffee table), Cynthia Findlay Antiques, Toronto (416) 260-9057 or visit Cynthiafindlay.com; rug, Elte, Toronto (416) 785-7885, 1-888-276-3583 or visit Elte.com; white chair, Absolutely Inc., Toronto (416) 324-835 or visit Absolutelyinc.com; throw pillow (on Swan chair) fabric, Brunschwig & Fils Les Touches in Black (BR-79585-970) , Lee Jofa showroom (to the trade), Toronto (416) 968-0699 or visit Kravetcanada.com for showrooms across Canada; wall colour, Cloud White (CC-40) from the Designer Classics collection, Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit Benjaminmoore.ca.
2012's Top Paint Colours
- Drifting Snow (10BB 83/014) - Dulux
- Parchment Paper (316-1) - PPG Pittsburgh Paints
- Frosted Crystal (4S2-1) - Beauti-Tone
- Galway (CL 2197N) - General Paint
- Embroidery (UL100-14) - Behr
- Railings (No.31) - Farrow & Ball
- Olive Chartreuse (6102-54) - SICO
- Bonsai (CC-666) - Benjamin Moore
- Indigo Tint (P1478-4) - Para
- Silver Quill (30GG 61/010) - CIL
Contemporary Exotic House
Interior design, Connie Braemer Design, visit conniebdesign.com; architecture, Richard Wengle Architect, Toronto (416) 787-7575; construction, G.E.S. Construction, Toronto (416) 366-8208.
Living room: Sofa, chairs, Inform Interiors, Vancouver (604) 682-3868 or visit informinteriors. com; rug, Y&Co, Toronto (416) 968-7700, Montreal (514) 287-8998 or visit ycocarpet.com; drape fabric, Primavera Interior Furnishings (to the trade), Toronto (416) 921-3334 or visit primavera.ca for showrooms across Canada; sewing, Your Sweet Home, Toronto (416) 489-2301; wall paneling, Icon Kitchens, Mississauga, Ont. (905) 607-3600 or visit iconkitchens.ca.
Kitchen dining table: Windmill, The Door Store, Toronto (416) 863-1590 or visit thedoorstore.ca; table, Stylegarage, Toronto (416) 534-4343, 1-866-534-4343 or visit stylegarage.com; chairs, Design Within Reach, Toronto (416) 977-4003 or visit dwr.com for ordering information; light fixture (over table) Eurolite, Toronto (416) 203-1501 or visit eurolite.com for information; window colour, Iron Mountain (2134-50) from the Colour Preview collection, Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit benjaminmoore.ca.
Kitchen: Light fixtures (over island), Hardware Interiors, visit hardwareinteriors.com; limestone floor, Saltillo Imports, Toronto (416) 441-2224 or visit saltillo-tiles.com; cabinets, Cando Woodworking, Schomberg, Ont. (905) 939-8415 or visit candowoodworking.ca; Wolf stove, Tasco Distributors, visit tasco.net; sink, faucets, Ginger’s, Toronto (416) 787-1787, 1-888-444-3292 or visit gingersbath.com.
Dining room: Julian Chichester table, South Hill Home, Toronto (416) 924-7224 or visit southhillhome.com; chair fabrication, Louis Interiors, Toronto (416) 785-9909 or visit louisinteriors.com; chair fabric, Sahco Devon (2271-05), Télio (to the trade), call 1-800-361-0375 or visit telio.com; USM buffet, Avenue Road, Toronto (416) 548-7788 or visit avenue-road.com; lighting, Zenza Home Accessories, visit zenza.nl; lamp wiring, Lamp Cage, visit lampcage.com; Moroccan kettles, Palmyra Design, visit palmyradesign.com.
Family room: Mooi Random pendant, Noguchi walnut glass coffee table, Klaus by Nienkämper, Toronto (416) 362-3434 or visit klausn.com; sofa fabrication, Louis Interiors, Toronto (416) 785-9909 or visit louisinteriors.com; walnut glass coffee table, Noguchi, visit noguchi.org; Moana II swivel chair, Artefacto, visit artefacto.com; fireplace tile, Rhone Rullato, Stone Tile International, call 1-866-669-1103 or visit stone-tile.com for showrooms across Canada; french door colour, Iron Mountain (2134-50) from the Colour Preview collection, Benjamin Moore, call 1-800-361-5898 or visit benjaminmoore.ca.
Principal bedroom: Wallcolour, Pralines and Cream (5238-24), Para Paints, call 1-800-461-7272 or visit para.com for retailers across Canada; bed fabrication, Catfish Design Build, Toronto (416) 537-5863; coverlet, West Elm, Toronto (416) 537-0110 or visit westelm.com; sheets, Sferra Celeste (3990), ABC Home, visit abchome.com; sofa upholstery, Louis Interiors, Toronto (416) 785-9909 or visit louisinteriors.com; side tables, decorative pillow, Constantine, Toronto (416) 929-1177, 1-866-929-1177 or visit constantineliving.com; drapery fabric, Dominique Kieffer Toile Peinte in Mauve (17063), Télio (to the trade), call 1-800-361-0375 or visit telio.com; sewing, Your Sweet Home, Toronto (416) 489-2301.
Dressing room: Drape fabric, Osborne & Little Amelienborg Rocaille (F1428-02), Primavera Interior Furnishings (to the trade), Toronto (416) 921-3334 or visit primavera.ca for showrooms across Canada; sewing, Your Sweet Home, Toronto (416) 489-2301; millwork, Cando Woodworking, Schomberg, Ont. (905) 939-8415 or visit candowoodworking.ca; rug, Y&Co, Toronto (416) 968-7700, Montreal (514) 287-8998 or visit ycocarpet.com; star pendant, Constantine, Toronto (416) 929-1177, 1-866-929-1177 or visit constantineliving.com.
