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    February 19 2012

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    Glass Cottage Living Room

    Use black granite flooring to ground a light, ephemeral space.

    Nature is undeniably at the heart of this ultra-contemporary living area by Toronto architectural firm gh3. The low-rise furniture keeps the focus on the view, and the polished black granite floor echoes the rocky terrain surrounding the house.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home July 2011 issue
    Products:
    Bowl, Sharon O'Dowd; number pillow, Bev Hisey; throw, solid pillow, West Elm.
    Designer:
    gh3
    Contemporary Gallery Area

    Use track lighting to subtly pinpoint pieces of art.

    Against the crisp contrast of dark floors and white walls, the simple placement of The Bay CEO Bonnie Brooks’ baby grand piano and an old model sailboat poised on a sleek 35′-long steel cabinet gives the eye calm places to rest amid startling art.

    See Lynda Reeves chat with Bonnie Brooks in our Online TV segment.

    Photographer:
    Virginia Macdonald
    Source:
    House & Home November 2011 issue
    Products:
    Artwork by Yu Chen, Schoeni Art Gallery.
    High-Contrast Kitchen

    Use glossy surfaces to create intriguing reflections.

    With the ethos that less is more when designing her own modern kitchen, designer Julie Charbonneau stepped back many times to judiciously examine each item. “I usually put stuff all over, but this space looks much better if it stays empty,” says Charbonneau. Against the clean, white kitchen, the large, dark-wood dining table takes centre stage under a showstopping light fixture.

    Take a video tour of this loft, plus see more Modern & Contemporary Kitchens, Julie Charbonneau interiors, or White Rooms.

    Photographer:
    Monic Richard
    Source:
    House & Home February 2012 issue
    Products:
    Pendant light, Artemide; table, Treebone Design; Catifa chairs, La Palma stools, Avant-Sce?ne; vase, Celadon Collection.
    Designer:
    Julie Charbonneau
    Casual Dining Area

    Mix and match black, white and grey floor tiles for a classic bistro flavour.

    Designer Emma Kenley created an informal family dining space with an eclectic array of furniture: vintage-style metal dining chairs, a high back sofa, an eagle-motif mirror and a contemporary chandelier. The floor tiles were sourced at two different stores in order to get the right colours, and for a look that can’t be found in any other home.

    See more of Emma Kenley’s space in our Online TV segment, and browse more White Rooms.

    Photographer:
    Ashley Capp
    Source:
    House & Home October 2011 issue
    Products:
    Pillows, Y&Co; Marais A chairs, Design Within Reach; chandelier, Quasi Modo; Black floor tiles, Olypia Tile & Stone; white and grey floor tiles, The Tile Shoppe.
    Designer:
    Emma Kenley
    Tailored Black & White Bedroom

    When faced with odd angles, keep the walls bare.

    Symmetry is key in homeowner Tanya Linton’s contemporary principal bedroom. To keep the space interesting, Tanya mixed prints and textures while keeping with the black-and-white scheme. Raw wood side tables and benches are casual and warm.

    See more of this house in our Stylish Family Home Makeover gallery.

    Photographer:
    Donna Griffith
    Source:
    House & Home February 2010 issue
    Products:
    Side tables, L'Atelier; headboard fabric, Designer Fabrics; headboard construction, Princess Perfect Upholstery; throw, Elte; pillow, Koko.
    Black & Plum Dining Room

    Pair black paint with dark floors for a daring look.

    The dining room’s ebony-hued wall emphasizes the silhouette of a sculptural lamp. The purple rug links the space to the adjacent multicoloured family room.

    See more of this house in our Stylish Family Home Makeover gallery.

    Photographer:
    Donna Griffith
    Source:
    House & Home February 2010 issue
    Products:
    Lamp, Decorum Decorative Finds; tabletop, Hardware; rug, Crate & Barrel; sconce, Sescolite; wishbone chairs, Morba; black paint, Forge Black (P2143-41), Para Paints.
    Vintage Black & White Kitchen

    Install dimmers on over-island lighting.

    Homeowner Christine Woolner wanted a functional kitchen with a vintage black and white look, which design firm McIntyre Bills achieved with Shaker cabinetry, granite counters and traditional hardware. “Install dimmer switches on your lighting,” advises Ronald Bills of McIntyre Bills. “Whether for ceiling fixtures or lamps, they’re essential.” Especially for lights over an island, dimmers allow for low lighting while entertaining around the island and brighter lighting while cooking.

    See more designs from McIntyre Bills in our photo gallery.

    For more lighting options, see our Statement Lighting photo gallery.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home February 2009 issue
    Products:
    Martini Stools, ISA International; cabinetry, butcher block, Artwood Millwork; countertop, Absolute Black Granite, Alberta Marble & Tile; hardware, Banbury Lane Design Centre; pendant lights, Urban Archaeology; blind, Global Shades; Rohl faucet, Kohler sink, C&C Interiors; Wolf stove, Trail Appliances; backsplash tiles, Daltile of Canada.
    Designer:
    McIntyre Bills
    Refined Black & White Entrance

    Keep a black and white palette interesting with a variety of shades and textures.

    Designer Celerie Kemble created a rich backdrop in this entrance with a densely printed black and white wallpaper. The simple tabletop vignette takes advantage of the symmetrical layout, keeping the look clean and polished.

    See more interiors from Celerie Kemble’s book Black & White in our photo gallery.

    Photographer:
    Zach DeSart
    Source:
    Black & White (2011 Clarkson Potter)
    Designer:
    Celerie Kemble
    Glamorous Black & White Kitchen

    Highlight select cabinet doors with contrasting paint.

    Sleek stainless steel detailing on the range hood puts a contemporary spin on traditional style. In this kitchen designed by Jennifer Worts, a symmetrical layout enhances the timeless appeal of Shaker-style cabinetry. Glass pendants hang like jewels over the large Calacatta marble-topped island, granting a clear view to the backsplash.

    See more traditional kitchens in our photo gallery.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home October 2010 issue
    Products:
    Cabinets, island, Bellini Custom Cabinetry; oak flooring, through Teddington Homes; hardware, Restoration Hardware; copper pot, Five O Seven Antiques; lighting, Union Lighting; counter stools, fabric, Cabinet; polished chrome gooseneck faucet, Taps Bath Centre; cutting board, Williams-Sonoma; vase, large bowl, Blue Willow china, vintage cakestands, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; range in Sea Glass, Viking.
    Designer:
    Design, Jennifer Worts, Jennifer Worts Design; builder, Reza Hosseinian, project manager, Teddington Homes; architect, Lorne Rose, Lorne Rose Architect.
    Contemporary Regal Dining Room

    Mix modern and traditional to keep the look current.

    Interior designer Scott Yetman believes that every room should have black in it, and there isn’t a room without it in the Knowlton, Quebec holiday home he shares with his partner Jean Michel Lavoie. In the dining room, a contemporary light fixture combines with a Regency-style table and retro white chairs upholstered with black leather and blue gingham fabric. A mix of modern and traditional keeps the look current.

    See more of the best homes of 2011 in our photo gallery.

    Photographer:
    Monic Richard
    Source:
    House & Home November 2011 issue
    Products:
    Dining table, Milord Antiques; pendant, chairs, Celadon Collection; artwork, Randall Tysinger Antiques; wall colour, White Tie (2002), Farrow & Ball.
    Designer:
    Scott Yetman, Scott Yetman Design.
    Dark & Masculine Den

    Black bookcases and grey walls create an ultra-cosy space.

    Yetman and his partner, Jean Michel Lavoie, call this Ralph Lauren–inspired room their “winter room.” Scott designed the sofa and had it covered in a nubby charcoal linen. The chair is upholstered in distressed leather with a mohair seat.

    Photographer:
    Monic Richard
    Source:
    House & Home November 2011 issue
    Products:
    Sofa, chair, coffee table, lamp, Celadon; pillows, Hermès; bookshelves, Ébénisterie Classique; windows, LePage.  
    Designer:
    Scott Yetman
    Glossy Black Walls

    Use light-coloured accents to soften dark walls.

    In this luxe library, HGTV star and Toronto designer Tommy Smythe covered the backs of the shelves with a neutral grasscloth wallpaper to balance the shiny black walls. Placing the furniture in front of a bookcase creates a cosy, layered effect.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home January 2012 issue
    Products:
    Chandelier, Residential Lighting Studio; drape fabric, Bilbrough & Co.; drape hardware, Wesley Seto Design; leather armchair, Ribbehege & Azevedo; pillow fabric (on armchair), Kravet Canada; side table, Elte; zebra rug, Absolutely Inc.; stools, Five O Seven Antiques; stool fabric, Designer Fabrics; vase, Cynthia Findlay Antiques; wall colour, Jet Black (2120-10) from the Colour Preview collection, Benjamin Moore.
    Designer:
    Tommy Smythe; project manager, Jenny Dames.
    Rustic Soulful Kitchen

    Mix inexpensive butcherblock with bold black cabinets for a town-and-country feel.

    The combination of brass pulls, soft wood and gentle blues create a friendly Euro-farmhouse flavour in H&H executive editor Beth Hitchcock’s renovated kitchen.

    Watch Suzanne Dimma tour this kitchen in our Online TV segment.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home February 2012 issue
    Products:
    Cutting boards, Kantelberg & Company; Ramsjo black-brown cabinets, butcherblock counters, appliances, installation, Ikea; tile, Walker Zanger; flooring, Mirage.  
    Designer:
    Stacy Begg
    Magnificent Black Kitchen

    Use paver tiles to evoke the charm of a cobblestone street.

    Decked out with the latest stainless steel appliances, the kitchen of the 2010 Princess Margaret Hospital Showhome is any homeowner’s dream. Marble countertops and a white beadboard ceiling balance cool grey walls and cabinets. Crystal lamps and a hanging lantern add a decorative layer and sparkle. A rustic farmhouse table replaces the ubiquitous island and the floor’s Bluestone pavers evoke the charm of a cobblestone street.

    See more of the 2010 Princess Margaret Showhome in our photo gallery. Also, watch Lynda Reeves tour the house.

    For more island inspiration, see our Kitchen Tables As Islands photo gallery.

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home December 2010 issue
    Products:
    Table, Elte; chairs, LIV by Au Lit; light fixture, Cocoon; bowls, Restoration Hardware; farm sink, faucet, Ginger's; cabinets, Heritage Kitchens; countertop, Moscone Tile; floor, Stone Tile.
    Designer:
    Gordon Ridgely Architects
    Chic Black Bathroom

    Use French door-style windows for high-end appeal.

    Matte black paint on panelled walls, paired with a black clawfoot tub, is an unexpectedly elegant and refreshing change from predictable, white marble bathrooms.

    Photographer:
    Virginia Macdonald
    Source:
    House & Home October 2007 issue
    Products:
    Towel stand, pumice stones, towels, Ginger's.
    Designer:
    Connie Braemer
    Contrasting Wallpapered Entrance

    Use a bold wallpaper to make statement in a small space.

    An ornate gilded frame — homeowner Michelle Kosoy’s grandmother’s — is updated with white lacquer to partner with the large-print wallpaper. A floating marble shelf is handy but unobtrusive.

    Watch an Online TV tour of this home. Plus, see more Barbara Purdy Designs in our photo gallery.

     

    Photographer:
    Michael Graydon
    Source:
    House & Home December 2010 issue
    Products:
    Wallpaper, Bilbrough & Co.; wallpaper installation, Nagy’s Decorating & Design; mirror colour, Ultra White (CC-10) from the Designer Classics collection, Benjamin Moore; basket, Artifacts; shelf, York Marble; vase, ChairTableLamp; flowers, Burnett.
    Designer:
    Barbara Purdy & Olivia Botrie
    Dramatic Navy-Black Entry

    Deep colour creates a regal look.

    A tall black-framed mirror and forsythia bushes emphasize the height of this small space. DIY panel moulding and vintage finds transformed the basic-condo foyer into a restrained, traditional space.

    Watch a tour of this condo, plus see more brightly-hued spaces in our Colourful Rooms Gallery.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home February 2012 issue
    Products:
    Wall colour, railings (31), Farrow & Ball; dish, Cynthia Findlay Antiques.
    Designer:
    Joel Bray
    Stylish Yet Practical Kitchen

    Create a tailored look with black and white palette and pendant lights.

    Designer Brian Gluckstein advises homeowners to keep it simple when it comes to cupboards, flooring and countertops, since those materials are expensive to replace if you get bored of them. “Don’t go over the top on anything that can’t be changed easily. If you order electric blue cabinets, you better really like the colour — you’ll be stuck with it for a while,” he says. In this family-friendly kitchen, he chose practical honed granite countertops to hide fingerprints, and installed brackets under the breakfast bar to help define spaces for stools. The panelling-covered fridge is a luxe touch.

    Browse the Brian Gluckstein Interiors gallery for more of his style.

    Photographer:
    Angus Fergusson
    Source:
    House & Home March 2011 issue
    Products:
    Footed bowl, Angus & Company; cake stand, Elte; flooring, Rose Wood Flooring; countertop, backsplash, Ciot.
    Designer:
    Brian Gluckstein and Matthew Sapera
    Creative Kids' Bedroom

    Create a bold accent wall with black chalkboard paint, so kids can “redecorate” their room.

    Black shelves disappear against the dark backdrop, making their contents appear to float. Conversely, bright colours pop: a red vintage store display has tiers of rotating shelves for keeping the floor clear of gear. Save space with multifunctional furniture: the bed frame has four built-in drawers below and the headboard hides shelves on both sides.

    Get more decorating inspiration in our Trendy Kids’ Bedroom Ideas photo gallery.

    Photographer:
    Kim Jeffery
    Source:
    House & Home June 2011 issue
    Products:
    Bed frame, headboard, black shelves, brackets, white bedding, Ikea; bench, ducks, Mjo?lk; red shelves, side table, school sign, Queen West Antique Centre; cushion (on bench), Barrymore Furniture; pendant light, striped bedding, accent pillow, West Elm; blanket, The Bay; letter H, Urban Outfitters; white cones, rabbit pillow, Hogtown Extreme Sports;skeleton, Morba; wall colour, specialty black chalkboard paint, Rust-Oleum.
    Designer:
    Morgan Michener
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    Monic Richard
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