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October 2008 Issue:

The before & after issue

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Before & after

Bathroom suites: Enjoy 5 inspiring designs; Whole home makeovers: Stunning interiors - before and after their spectacular renovations; Pure & simple: Preview a living/dining room from design editor Samantha Pynn's new TV show, Pure Design!; Cosy wing chairs; tips for a wine-tasting party; hearth makeovers.

HOME
- PURE DESIGN, PURE GLAM
  
  54
  
  Design editor Samantha Pynn shares a sneak preview of the first decorating makeover she produced for her hot new HGTV show, Pure Design!
- ALL IN THE DETAILS
  
  68
  
  The welcome is always warm in this redesigned entranceway, thanks to an inviting mix of Craftsmen style and distinctly modern updates
- AS SHE LIKES IT
  
  120
  
  Classic touches and a cheerful palette restore a heritage Montreal apartment to its former glory
- LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT
  
  128
  
  Toronto designer Karen Kayne unveils the beauty of a once hard-to-sell property, now a grand and gracious home beloved by her and her family
- PAST MEETS PRESENT
  
  146
  
  Through a careful restoration and elegant decoratingupdate, designer Elle Jungkind anoints a Victorian in Newcastle, Ont., with charm and comfort
- MOD AGAIN
  
  156
  
  Thanks to a spirited reno, a'60s-era house in Windsor., Ont. finds its groove once more
STYLE
- BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
  
  44
  
  Boho chic and haute folk warm up decor this fall
- 3 1/2 MONTH MIRACLE
  
  62
  
  A Vancouver homeowner turns contractor
- GET THE LOOK
  90
  
  Beautiful products for four chic bath looks
- HEARTWARMING HEARTHS
  104
  
  Two family rooms get fireplace makeovers
- BATHROOM STYLE 2008
  138
  
  Four spaces that epitomize personal comfort
- BE OUR GUEST
  162
  
  Autumnal party ideas from associate design editor Tamara Robbins
SHOPPING
- SHOPPING ETC
  
  82
  
  Canada's best home decor stores
- WINDOW SHOPPING
  
  204
  
  Curl up in one of nine comfy wing chairs
REGULARS
- HOME PAGE
  
  20
- OUR CONTRIBUTORS
  
  23
- LETTERS FROM HOME
  
  24
- DATE WITH STYLE
  
  26
- STYLEATHOME.COM
  
  28
- HOME & STYLE
  
  31
  
  Rugs, fabrics and homewares from star designers, pretty pink items for a good cause, and a chat with Thomas Pheasant
- HIGH/LOW
  
  50
  
  Cosy up to a modern fireside reading spot at coffee-table-book or paperback prices
- DESIGN LESSON
  
  80
  
  Kimberley Seldon's five-point plan for creating a boys' room that will go the distance
- INSIDE DESIGN
  
  86
  
  Condo real estate baron Brad Lamb talks about the changing look of Canadian cities
- BEFORE & AFTER: AWAY FROM IT ALL
  
  98
  
  A bathroom goes from '80s excess to sleek simplicity
- HOME LIBRARY
  
  100
  
  The best in design and decor books
- ASK US
  
  112
  
  Margot Austin's design solutions
- BEFORE & AFTER: WARMING TREND
  
  116
  
  A budget kitchen makeover nets big rewards
- WE LOVE IT!
  
  118
  
  STYLE AT HOME's country classic faves
- WHERE TO FIND IT
  
  188
  
  Source listings for this issue
ENTERTAINING
- TASTES OF CANADA
  
  169
  
  Savour our culinary heritage with a menu from Rose Murray's new book, A Taste of Canada
- WINE & SPIRITS
  
  180
  
  Put your fave wines to the test with a blind tasting