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Chef Victor Barry’s Kitchen Dreams Come True with KitchenAid

Presented by   Chef Victor Barry of Piano Piano prepares a signature dish using the KitchenAid 30-Inch 4-Element Induction Cooktop, Architect Series II at his home in Toronto. It should come as no surprise that chef Victor Barry of Piano Piano loves to match his…

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This Sweet & Stylish Kitchen Is A Baker’s Dream

Toronto designer Katherine Newman knows how to serve up a kitchen worthy of both its spectacular lakefront view and its owner’s delicious confections. She was inspired by Hollywood Regency design, seen in the graphic white cabinetry with black trim, ebonized mahogany island and pop of pink from the…

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Wood Cabinets Steal The Show In This Kid-Friendly Kitchen

After years of shooting other people’s houses, photographer Valerie Wilcox sees her own kitchen have its moment in the spotlight. We sat down with her and designer Laura Goard of Square Footage to chat about the newly-renovated kitchen adorned with natural wood cabinets, Scandinavian-style accents…

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This High-Fashion Kitchen Exudes Old World Elegance

Real-estate agent and homeowner Debbie Penzo is a seasoned pro when it comes to renovations. She and her developer husband, John Penzo, have embraced both traditional and modern styles, but for this home, they wanted to conjure an elegant, European look that stands the test of time. “I love the…

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Bright Whites & Blond Wood Give This Family Kitchen A Seaside Vibe

For the couple who live in this Vancouver home with their one-year-old son, having an open-concept kitchen with plenty of seating and kid-friendly finishes were the main motivators to finally take the plunge. “At the top of their list was a large island with seating and a designated bar area,”…

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Design Debate: Is Open Shelving Fussy Or Fabulous?

Let's settle the debate once and for all!

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Blue-Green Cabinets Add Flair To This Eclectic Family Kitchen

Repeat clients are the best kind: they give designers like Jamie Hamilton and Greer Nelson of Oliver Simon Design creative license to push the boundaries with bold colors and quirky accents. Their clients, Danielle and Tyler Tomczyk, asked the duo to design their first place in 2015,…

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How To Organize Your Fridge In 4 Easy Steps

When giving your hardworking kitchen an organizational overhaul, tackling cupboards, shelving and other storage is easily the first thing that comes to mind. But one area often overlooked is what’s inside the fridge. Even though the door is almost always closed, it’s truly what’s on the inside that matters. We…

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Personality & Practicality Are The Key Ingredients In This Kitchen

Kitchen renovations can be a long time coming — even for the pros. Just ask designer and Edinburgh expat Gillian Gillies, who admits the kitchen was the last room she renovated in her Toronto home. “My husband, Dean, is one of six kids, and true confession, I…

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This Indoor-Outdoor Kitchen Is Made For Warm Spring Days

Plus, see how designer Kate Zeidler created a cozy outdoor family room.

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Boost Your Kitchen Style With On-Trend Surfaces

Elevate your home with premium quartz! Caesarstone offers a stunning contrast in colours for 2019  — go with Empira White for a sleek finish, or dare to go dark with Black Tempal. These classics will never go out of style, adding a breathtaking finish to any room. Update…

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This Bright & Cheerful Blue Kitchen Is An Instant Mood-Booster

There are five different shades of blue on the cabinetry alone.

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This Modern Mint Kitchen Is A Millennial Dream

Ashley Lonsdale, a rhythmic gymnastics coach who runs her own gym, knew her North Vancouver bungalow needed serious help. The previous owners had undertaken some DIY work in the kitchen; the result was a thigh-high breakfast bar, a peeling vinyl floor and a deteriorating anaglypta wallpaper backsplash. The biggest…

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Inside A Food Writer’s Light-Filled Historical Kitchen

Food writer Lindsay Cameron Wilson tell us why this is her favorite room.  “Our home dates back to the early 1850s. It survived the Halifax Explosion of 1917 and housed many families and tenants after the Second World War — I didn’t want to be the one to…

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