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STYLE 2012
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MAKING SPACE
The rooftop dining room
of this urban home may
seem like an unusual
choice, but carving out a
green space is exactly the
type of creative thinking
that gets us excited about
where design is going.
TRENDS
1.
One-of-a-Kind Finds
Buy, make or invest in
original art and unique
finds. PAGE 64
2. Organic Textures
Add rustic elements and
layer in natural finishes.
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3. Order in the House
Find a place for everything
and discover balance in
your life. PAGE 68
4. Savvy Spending
Spend on big pieces, save
on accessories and trend
items. PAGE 70
PHOTO, JOHN CULLEN.
Bonus
Colour Roundup
All the hottest hues, and
how and where to use
them. PAGE 72
IT’S AN EXCITING TIME for decorating junkies. Not only does the Interior Design Show open
its doors to showcase the best in Canadian talent, but it’s also the only time international experts
descend on Canada en masse to celebrate all things beautiful. We took advantage of this opportunity to get the inside scoop on the year’s hottest trends and ask the experts our burning questions.
After wading through almost 300 answers, we whittled it down to the four key trends. Turn the
page to find out everything you need to know about making your home more fabulous this year.
THE INTERIOR DESIGN SHOW, JAN 26 – 29, METRO CONVENTION CENTRE IN TORONTO, INTERIORDESIGNSHOW.COM
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Trend No.
1
ONE-OF-A-KIND FINDS
Dust off an overlooked treasure or save up for a fabulous showstopper
what are people
snapping up?
“If there’s one
trend in the
types of things
people are
buying, it can
be summed
up in a word:
unique.”
Founder of
1stdibs.com,
luxury retailer
of 20th-century
designer finds.
PAINTING BY BARKLEY HENDRICKS.
1970S ACRYLIC LAMPS,
$1,250/PAIR, PATINA
ANTIQUES, 1STDIBS.COM.
MICHAEL
BRUNO
Patron of the arts,
founder of the Wedge
Curatorial Project.
What’s the
fastest way to
make a big
impression in
your home?
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50%
OF THE
EXPERTS
SAY
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ART
find art
at any price
“If you can’t afford galleryworthy art, make your own. Sign
up for art classes, or just frame
a scarf, some wrapping paper,
a piece of wallpaper or a poster
that you like. People with blank
walls make us nervous.”
RICK
MUGFORD
AND
CAROLINE
ROBBIE
Interior design
arm of the
architectural
giant
Quadrangle.
MONTAGUE PHOTO, JOHN CULLEN. MUGFORD AND LAMP PHOTOS, ROBERTO CARUSO.
KENNETH MONTAGUE
“The must-have this year is a piece
of art you acquire because you love
it and can’t live without it. Focus on
authenticity. Collect items that reflect
your passions. For example, I collect
salt and pepper shakers — they're
inexpensive and make a dynamic
design statement.”
PAINTING BY ANDREW CRIPPS.
follow your heart
Power up with an energizing snack.
We love hummus and vegetables.
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Trend No.
2
ORGANIC TEXTURES
Draw inspiration from Mother Nature for hot materials and colours
50%
OF THE EXPERTS
LOVE WOOD
LARS & JASON
DRESSLER
BRANCHES CHANDELIER,
$2,200, BROTHERS
DRESSLER.COM.
Twin brothers,
furniture and
product designers.
“I love to design
with white oak,
white ash and
walnut.”
SHAWN PLACE
SP210 ROCKING
CHAIR, $3,200,
INFORMINTERIORS.COM.
B.C.-based
boutique furniture
designer and
manufacturer.
the PERFECT mix:
one colour, many layers
“I try to integrate natural materials and
organic forms into all of my projects.
Take beautiful pieces, like a wood table,
and mix them with natural fabrics like
linen and leather.”
other HOT naturals
“Brass is back.”
— TOMMY SMYTHE
Tip: Try it in small
touches on hardware.
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“Grasscloth
wallpaper.”
— BRIAN GLUCKSTEIN
“Anything that
looks handmade.”
— AMY LAU
Tip: It’s perfect to
create a quiet space.
Tip: Decorate with
crochet, ceramics, quilts,
DIY projects.
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“Stone.”
— CINDY RENDELY
Tip: Keep it simple
by sticking to
a single colour.
BRAD FORD
New York–based interior
designer and trendsetter.
maverick
material
“Plastic!”
— KARIM RASHID
KARIM RASHID
BOBBLE JUG, $30,
LOBLAWS.CA.
FORD PHOTO, ERIC STRIFFLER.
“We love its
inherent warmth
and versatility.˝
Say no to baggy: Look 10 pounds lighter
by wearing clothes that fit!
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Trend No.
3
ORDER IN THE HOUSE
Maximalism may be back, but most pros agree that less is still more
how do you stay
ORGANIZED?
“Our rule?
Keep only
what you love.
If you don’t
love it, get
rid of it.”
“Less is more!
I already have
Vegas in my life;
I don’t need it
at home!”
MARILYN DENIS
STANLEY SUN &
ASHLEY RUMSEY
Host of CTV’s The
Marilyn Denis Show.
The creative minds
behind hot new
multi-discipline
firm Mason.
67%
AGREE:
minimal or MAXIMAL?
TOMMY SMYTHE
Design force to be
reckoned with and
right-hand man
to Sarah Richardson.
“Maximalism. Maximalism, baby! But keep
it organized — maximalism without discipline
is called hoarding.” Tip: A layered room
looks best when you apply some restraint.
Design each vignette so it feels thought out,
not cluttered. Keep surfaces organized
and patterns to a minimum.
14% 57% 29%
OF OUR
PANELLISTS
ARE
MAXIMALISTS
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ARE
MINIMALISTS
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GO BOTH
WAYS
create a
tranquil home
“Keep it restful with a minimal
palette of materials. Storage boxes
of all sizes are my secret tool.”
CINDY
RENDELY
Owner of
Architexture,
an awardwinning
multi-discipline
design studio.
RENDELY PHOTO, TOM ARBAN. SMYTHE PORTRAIT, MICHAEL GRAYDON. DENIS PHOTO, COURTESY OF CTV.
EDIT
Start the day right: Skip the snooze
button, stretch instead.
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Trend No.
4
SAVVY SPENDING
Save money without sacrificing style, with inspired advice from our experts
best buys to instantly
transform a room
“Use dimmers on
all your lighting.
Changing the
lighting is one of
the easiest ways
to dramatically
alter a room’s
mood.”
“Design with
high-contrast
materials,
between
textures,
colours or
patterns.”
JILL GREAVES
THERESA
CASEY
Toronto-based
interior designer
whose designs
embody
effortless chic.
Acclaimed
residential
designer and
media favourite.
“Add a
great rug.”
HUARI RUG, $1,998,
ANTHROPOLOGIE.COM
AARON HOEY
Global style guru
for trend-setting
retail giant
Anthropologie.
luxe
for less
if you had...
“Use seagrass
or sisal for
carpeting—
it’s modern,
and economical and works
well with
antiques.”
¬ “$1,000 to spend on my home? I would spend it
on the entrance — it’s the first thing you see when
you come home at night and what your family and
friends see when they arrive.” THERESA CASEY
the 8 biggest money mistakes
Matchy matching
BRIAN GLUCKSTEIN
Owner of Gluckstein Design and one of Canada’s
favourite designers, a regular on Citytv’s CityLine.
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Giving up before
you’re finished
Not finding a place
for everything
Having too much
stuff
Following trends
over your heart
Forgetting to
measure
Rushing through
the design
process
Shopping without
a plan
CASEY, GLUCKSTEIN PHOTOS, TED YARDWOOD.
¬ $100 to spend on your home, more than a third of
our pros recommend buying flowers.
Stealth exercise: Squat and brush teeth;
do calf raises in the ATM line.
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colours & combos
HOT SHADES
Our experts weigh in on the top new hues for this year
face
powder
pink
+
+
russet
browns
turquoise
+
BROTHERS
DRESSLER
brown
RICK
MUGFORD
pairings to get excited about
BLUES &
GREENS
“I love to work
with peacock
tones!”
flash
of coral
+
red
cream
+
black
Decorating-magazine
darling, recently
named “young
designer to watch”
by House Beautiful.
+
+
a pop
of green
be fearless
“Don’t be afraid of that
bright-orange chair. Paint
your wall lime green. Be brave
when it comes to carpets,
countertops and tables. Colour
is beautiful and it’s all about
self-expression. Be yourself.”
5
KARIM RASHID
Prolific industrial &
interior designer, known
for the award-winning
Umbra Garbo garbage can.
GO-TO
NEUTRAL
BENJAMIN MOORE
MANCHESTER TAN
— BRAD FORD
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HOT NEW
COLOURS
TO TRY
Benjamin Moore
Rainforest Dew
— AARON HOEY
— AMY LAU
67%
CHOSE WHITE
AS THEIR #1
PAINT COLOUR
Benjamin Moore
Luminaire
— BRAD FORD
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Emery & Cie Prune
Bleue 47
Farrow & Ball
Down Pipe
Any purple
— KARIM RASHID
— TOMMY SMYTHE
LAU PHOTO, NICKOLAS SARGENT. PAINTBRUSH PHOTOS, ROBERTO CARUSO.
silver
pink
+
THERESA
CASEY
orange
BRIAN
GLUCKSTEIN
AMY LAU
Order mushroom pizza. White buttons
pack powerful antiviral properties.
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