Seventeen and a half years ago, Shawn Gibson partnered with Michael Pellegrino to create Teatro Verde, Toronto’s “giant mixing bowl” of unique and luxurious gifts. Blending his theatrical background with Michael’s landscaping expertise, this pair of designers open their doors to a world all their own. THE PITCH “We pay attention to the trends, but …
Add special pieces to your home that will make all the difference. 1. GUIDING LIGHT Put the spotlight on ambient light fixtures with this beaded lamp by Tucker Robbins. www.vivre.com 2. VANITY FAIR Clean, simple bathrooms with an area of visual interest are key to a modern home. www.canaroma.ca 3. SINK OR SWIM A decorated …
What could be better than a kitchen custom-designed with all the right appliances, lots of counter space and storage, perfect lighting and a place for everything? A kitchen that is both functional and beautiful, where you want to spend time, create special meals, and share precious time with family and friends. Almost every home today …
It's an unusual world, the one Karim Rashid occupies. It’s an environment comprising smooth, glossy plastics, bustling with seemingly nonsensical, free-flowing shapes and radiating with bold, vivid colours that defy conventional standards. It’s a surreal landscape that he envisions, but it’s also a contemporary one. It’s a world made to match our technologic existence; yet, …
Custom real estate projects require personalized care and extreme attention to detail. That’s why the father/son developers of King Station have distinguished themselves by slowing down in a seemingly fast-paced market, concentrating solely on 15 clients a year in a development that will eventually consist of 83 luxury homes ranging in size from 3,000 – …
The first thing that comes to mind when we think of our industry is the ability to be fearless, otherwise, we are just going to be mediocre. Sometimes designers get caught up in formulas, but there isn’t a formula in design. Each project requires its own strategy from its own perspective; some projects demand colour, …
Every year, when the Interior Design Show (IDS) descends upon the city of Toronto, thousands of industry professionals and consumers acquaint themselves with businesses at the fore of design. Booth exhibits boast inspiring techniques, home accessories and bursts of colour, piquing the interest of passersby. Perhaps it was the intrigue and mystery of a particular …
According to artist Mary Conover, landscapes are as much about human energy as physical place. “This series of abstract images of the ocean [was] taken in an area of St. Barths called The Windy Coast. It is the last untouched place on that island. It’s what the French pirates would have seen for the first …
In the centre of a room cradled in cream and candor rests a sculpture of Aztec beginnings. Its ceremonial presence is surrounded by touches of modernity and tradition, imparting a distinctive yet comforting look. This is but one of the many signature approaches of NordSouth Interiors, an international design firm that eagerly moves beyond the …
Interior design has gone through drastic esthetic changes over the past 10 – 15 years. We’ve seen the traditional opulence of the ’80s and early ’90s transition to a spare, modern and mid-century-influenced look in the 2000s. Recently, a very eclectic approach has evolved, and its given the homeowner an opportunity to inject more of …
