The artistic realm is a mysterious and ambiguous space where subjectivity is king, laws are meant to be broken and lines are present specifically to be drawn outside of. Art is whatever we make it, and depending on our individual taste, the value of a piece can vary. Insuring artistic work becomes important not just …
There are castles built on mountains in Europe, so why not build condominiums on mountains in North America that look like castles? For that, we head to Montreal, where the Catania Group, with special help from Sotheby’s international Realty partner Liza Kaufman and international award-winning designer Andres Escobar, are looking to create one of the …
1. Prima Lighting’s 18,000 sq. ft., open-concept style showroom facilitates a point-and-compare shopping experience. Offering the most extravagant and trusted names in lighting from around the world, a customized experience awaits you at Prima Lighting. www.primalighting.ca 905.851.1188 2. Known for creating high-end, customized kitchens, Irpinia Kitchens also designs well-organized walk-in closets, entertaining bar centres and …
Whether you have a condo, loft, apartment or mansion as your living space, a home can be the most prominent reflection of who you are. The architecture alone isn’t what makes a home inviting or beautiful. The building may have an appealing structure but it must be filled with elements and items of décor that …
From the U.K. and Dubai, to Japan and Australia, the avant-garde colour combinations and rather rare shapes of interior designer Abigail Ahern display their dreamlike appeal with Alice-in-Wonderland qualities. The varied interior designs may be uncommon to some but a careful examination of Ahern’s unique work transports you to a beautiful fantasyland come true. “Scale …
Picture yourself sitting in a tree house three feet above sea level in warm Delray Beach, Florida. You’re gazing at waves as they hit the shore of the Atlantic Ocean. For real estate artist and five-time international bestselling author Frank McKinney, this is the ultimate location to reflect and spark creative energy. “I actually wrote …
Push past soaring three-inch thick, 10-foot tall, solid Honduran Mahogany doors and into a regal foyer with 23-foot high, coffered ceilings and a celestial sea of LED lights that like stars, quietly complement a crystal and antique wrought-iron chandelier that glows like an ambient moon. Ornately customized plaster pilasters and corinthians with classical Roman flair …
1. When it comes to cushion covers, customization is key. Roche Bobois has partnered with Kenzo and Missoni Home to create these intricate patterns and materials that help turn a house into a home. www.roche-bobois.com, 416.366.3273. 2. These artistic water bowl sinks are fully functional and overflowing with flair. Cal Breed of Orbix Hot Glass …
While wandering through vivacious blooms and imaginative, sculpted shrubs, you may not realize these mythical-looking lands are actually gardens that have stood the test of time. Spectacular gardens allow people to enter worlds which appear to be places of fantasy, romance and fairytales, but are in fact enriched with both beauty and history. The creation …
Dare to bring your home to life this season with a burst of fresh colour and bold furnishings. Spring is a time for rebirth and rejuvenation, and there’s no better way to revitalize your home than with a little renovation. A fresh coat of paint or a new accent piece can completely transform your living …
