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Small space: Vintage finds meet contemporary design Small space: Vintage finds meet contemporary design
Small space: Vintage finds meet contemporary design
In every space, there’s something you have to work around,” says toronto-born, new york-based designer brendan kwinter-schwartz of kwinter & co. “in this case, it was the dogs,” she says of the toronto townhouse she decorated for her long-time friend, psychologist dr. stephanie bot, and...
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Small space: Bold and whimsical loft Small space: Bold and whimsical loft
Small space: Bold and whimsical loft
The eyes may be the windows to the soul, but in jamie alexander’s case, it’s the other way around: the windows are the eyes to his perfectionist soul. standing in his toronto loft sporting chunky glasses, a skinny tie and spiked hair, the designer sweeps his arm toward three industrial...
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Small space: Feminine Manhattan condo Small space: Feminine Manhattan condo
Small space: Feminine Manhattan condo
"i had just five hours to find a place to live!” recalls krista webster, president of veritas communications, of her move to the big apple from toronto in 2008. her search ended near 11th avenue and broadway, by new york city’s bustling union square, when krista found this tiny...
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Small space: Vancouver studio apartment Small space: Vancouver studio apartment
Small space: Vancouver studio apartment
This tiny 450-square-foot studio apartment in vancouver’s tree-lined west end neighbourhood represents a lot of things about homeowner megan close – in concentrated form, of course. if you spot the ruffles, the stunning chandelier and the soft pink walls, you’ll guess correctly that megan...
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Small space: Manhattan loft Small space: Manhattan loft
Small space: Manhattan loft
Kerry dempsey is used to hotel rooms: after all, the manhattan-based marketing professional travels as much as an airline pilot. she appreciates the user-friendly, trinket-free hotel style to such a degree that her own loft feels like one. “it’s true,” she says with a laugh, having just...
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Small space solution: Double-duty rooms Small space solution: Double-duty rooms
Small space solution: Double-duty rooms
With some skillful organization, one small, stylish space achieves two pleasing purposes: a media room that moonlights as a cozy guest room . 1 pullout sofa a plush pullout sofa is a staple for homeowners who don’t have a spare bedroom. 2 coffee table maximize space with a narrow,...
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Small space: Antique country cottage Small space: Antique country cottage
Small space: Antique country cottage
As twilight casts its gentle glow across the wet maritime snow, amber candlelight flickers in the windows, making this former caretaker’s cottage in halifax look much as it did back in 1896, when sir charles tupper was prime minister. but the year is now 2012 and the...
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Small space: Eclectic and colourful condo Small space: Eclectic and colourful condo
Small space: Eclectic and colourful condo
It may be a bold move to fill a small space with this much pattern, colour and furniture, but designer lindsay mens craig boasts as much confidence as her space does personality – and it really works! at 22 years of age, most of us weren't walking up to sarah richardson asking for a job....
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Steven & Chris: 6 small-space solutions Steven & Chris: 6 small-space solutions
Steven & Chris: 6 small-space solutions
The stars of the tv show steven and chris are the go-to source for design dilemmas. this issue, the duo reveals smart small-space design solutions for every room in your home. kitchen: conceal the clutter keeping odds and ends in the kitchen is often a convenience lost in a small...
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Small space: Treetop modern Small space: Treetop modern
Small space: Treetop modern
When homeowner tamar rosenberg opens a window, she can all but touch the leaves that rustle on the cherry tree branches outside. but even when the windows are closed, a witty version of nature flourishes inside this mod vancouver dwelling. woodsy wallpaper and a quirky menagerie of animal...
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Small space interior: Urban eclectic Small space interior: Urban eclectic
Small space interior: Urban eclectic
The best kind of creativity comes from pushing the boundaries and knowing when to follow a few key tenets. take yanic simard’s chic home, for example. high on personality, it’s a layered mix of eras and styles, fabrics and textures, colours and patterns, and even price points. “i just had...
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Small space interior: Feminine chic Small space interior: Feminine chic
Small space interior: Feminine chic
A well-tailored condo feels almost par for the course for a fashion-forward product manager of a prominent golf apparel line. but when she moved into her 800-square-foot new-build in downtown toronto, it felt small, cold and in desperate need of a designer's eye. enter jessica kelly, who runs her...
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Small space interior: Lofty ideas Small space interior: Lofty ideas
Small space interior: Lofty ideas
You've got to accentuate the positive - that's what the old song says, and it must have been the tune that designer erin feasby was humming when she and design partner cindy bleeks of feasby & bleeks decorated this west-end toronto loft . not that there wasn't plenty of "positive" to work with -...
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Small space interior: Chic condo Small space interior: Chic condo
Small space interior: Chic condo
In 2009, giselle fedalizo faced a common condo conundrum: at approximately 650 sq. ft., her new digs were dinky and lacked personality. though the 29-year-old chartered accountant of a vancouver mining company loved the autonomy of being a first-time homeowner, she had to readjust her lifestyle...
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6 small space decorating ideas 6 small space decorating ideas
6 small space decorating ideas
Photography by kim christie 1 be savvy with storage when it comes to small spaces, smart storage is key. the vancouver condo shown above has extra seating hanging on the wall in the hallway. whether it's doing something similar or installing cubbies beneath the bed, make sure you're being...
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5 small space myths 5 small space myths
5 small space myths
Photography by paul chmielowiec small space myth 1: don't use large furniture. there's this strange myth out there that if you use large furniture in a small space, it will eat up the room. this can be true if you try to stuff a large bedroom set in a 10'x10' room, but you can still...
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Small space interior: Urban living Small space interior: Urban living
Small space interior: Urban living
Toronto designer byron patton is renowned for bringing life to prestigious spaces through brilliant design -- he combines the playful with the elegant, and design elements as diverse as chalk and cheese. his latest playground is schoolhouse (by empire communities), a chic collection of 19 condo...
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Small space interior: Masculine chic Small space interior: Masculine chic
Small space interior: Masculine chic
Malcolm patterson and rodney smith know a thing or two about style. as design afficionados who work with private clients, dress windows for top retailers and contribute their expertise to tv shows (you can see malcolm's work on hgtv's pure design , hosted by style at home contributing design...
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25 ways to make the most of a small space 25 ways to make the most of a small space
25 ways to make the most of a small space
“every room has eight corners. don’t forget that.” i first heard that from my mom when i was a kid. whenever we moved, about every other year, i’d hear her mutter those words when she thought she was alone. standing with hands on hips, she’d stare into the ceiling of our latest...
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Small space interior: Bachelorette pad Small space interior: Bachelorette pad
Small space interior: Bachelorette pad
Owner tania sarracini wasn't even house hunting when she accompanied a realtor friend to see this loft in a historic building. "he wanted my opinion," she says. but one look at the exposed brick wall and 11' ceilings, and tania was sold on the place. despite its authentic character and fab...
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Small space interior: Narrow row house Small space interior: Narrow row house
Small space interior: Narrow row house
It never occurred to me that i could have a love affair with a house. after all, bricks and mortar do not a life partner make. but in the case of a 141/2' wide victorian cottage in midtown toronto and a recently divorced magazine editor, romance was definitely in the air on a spring day in...
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5 small spaces we love 5 small spaces we love
5 small spaces we love
Originally featured in january 2010 issue ; photography by kim christie. 1 eclectic condo living room why we love it when moving into a cookie-cutter condo, it can be hard to break away from making the interior design look like every other condo on the market. owners chad farquharson...
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Small space interior: Modern eclectic condo Small space interior: Modern eclectic condo
Small space interior: Modern eclectic condo
Chad farquharson and wayne mcgill can't help but take their work home with them. but it's not their nine-to-five jobs (chad works for the government and wayne is in retail) -- it's their role as owners of we live like this , their interior design firm. the fun and unique philosophy behind this...
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Video: Decorating for small spaces Video: Decorating for small spaces
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Thinking big Thinking big
Thinking big
Small spaces seem to be the big thing these days. as baby-boomers seek simplicity in smaller, uncluttered spaces, and young up-and-comers seek affordable living in minimalist condos and lofts, small spaces have become the new trend in homes. julia west, owner of the design studio julia west home,...
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Six inviting spaces filled with saves and splurges, including budget-friendly tips, tricks and easy DIY projects; inside the kitchen of The Real Housewives of Vancouver's Jody Claman; a colourful planted container and instructions for how to create your own; and the best... more
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Make it personal
When I look at a room, it's the personal touches like artwork and travel memetoes that elevate a space from generic to genuine. I'll take a house adorned with books, family photographs and decorative accessories any day over a cookie-cutter interior that's perfectly and pristinely furnished with basic pieces... I believe that a home should reflect the people who own it.
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