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Design

Ambassador Homes’ Saxony Manor

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 …

Summer Home Decor

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 …

Spectacular Gardens

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 …

Bright Abodes: Home Decor Tips

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 …

The Castle on the Lake – Simcoe

Imagine a majestic castle on a lake, wrapped in nature and tucked away from the sounds of the city. You open its doors as your guests pour in and the sound of a piano fills the background. As you welcome your visitors with hors d’oeuvres and bubbling champagne, they marvel at the elegant stone fireplace …

The Ferris Rafauli Report: The Sky is Limitless

Some of the world’s most successful visionaries have been criticized for their seemingly impossible pursuits. Ferris Rafauli is proof that the greatest feats sometimes stem from inconceivable daydreams. If it weren’t for years spent building capacious castles in the sky, this 32-year-old design magnate might not have his dream job of building sky-grazing castles on …

A Toast to the Holidays: Wine Cellars

The wine cellar at the Hotel Grande Bretagne in Athens, Greece is sure to raise the pulse of any wine connoisseur. With its 17th century furniture and original artwork, it would be unique even without the extensive collection of rare and valuable wines. The presence of over 3,000 bottles of top-quality wine, however, makes it …

Move Into a new Level of Luxury With Quintessa Homes

Welcome home to Kleinburg Reserve “on the boulevard.” Nestled in lush landscapes set above the Humber River ridge and steps away from the village of Kleinburg, an emerging community reflects opulence in a serene country setting. Drawing on the rich heritage of old-world charm seamlessly integrated with innovative amenities, the estates of Kleinburg Reserve, and …

Great City Finds & Home Accents

Suite 22 Your living room will look as graceful as a swan with this canary yellow sofa from Suite 22 Interiors’ Mimo Collection. Feathery down backrests and a fully removable fabric add to the functionality of this aesthetically pleasing piece. 416.749.4282 www.suite22.ca Christopher Guy Resuscitate a dull room with this fantastic light fixture. Delicate blown …

Baghai the Builder

Poignant in conversation and prominent for his works, Shane Baghai is an old soul with a modern spirit. At a tender age he would buy tickets to the London Symphony and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra or read deep into the night the words of Lord Byron, Ernest Hemingway and Oscar Wilde. “As a boy, I …