Tabla de contenidos para Kitchens & Baths 2022 en Kitchens & Baths

RAISE YOUR HAND if this has ever happened to you: Your sister (or best friend or brother-in-law) invites you over for a coffee, and the next thing you know, you’re swept up in the drama of their renovation. “Will the bridge-style kitchen faucet I bought in brass go with the matte black cabinet pulls?” “Should I opt for dramatic onyx wall sconces on either side of my powder room mirror or spend the money on wallpaper?” “What do you think of running this zellige tile all the way to the ceiling? Will it look dated in five years?” Their anxiety is palpable and, while you want to help, you probably can’t answer their questions anyway. There are few things in life more consuming than taking on a kitchen or bathroom…

“This kitchen has playful materiality, shapes and colours,” says principal designer Liz Hoekzema of KLH Custom Homes, who’s originally from Ontario but now based in Michigan. A checkered Moroccan runner, an off-kilter table lamp and a pale blue pantry feel youthful and fun.…

SWEET NEUTRALS With a warm vanilla backdrop, this kitchen is a calm respite from the hustle of everyday living. Darker neutrals, like the jade-black on the island, anchor the space and make it feel sophisticated. Design, Ashley Shaanan. EARTHY GREEN This take on the green kitchen is moody and memorable. Paired with black accents and a crisp white, it’s a feast for the eyes. Design, Jonathan Legate. MANOR HOUSE MERLOT We predict oxblood red will be the new “it” colour for kitchen cabinets, so get ahead of the crowd and give it a try. The key is finding a shade like this with a brown undertone. Design, deVOL Kitchens. GRAPHIC BUBBLE GUML Pink might not be the first colour that comes to mind when planning your kitchen, but when combined…

MATERIAL Choosing an Edge The end profile of your counters can be finished in myriad styles, from a straight edge to a curvy bullnose. Most counters are about 20 mm thick, so if you want the look of a thicker slab, opt for something like a mitred edge and have an additional piece of material added to the profile.…

I BOUGHT a Toronto century home in August 2020 for myself and my three sons, Euan, 14, and twins, Oliver and Rhys, 12. It wasn’t pretty, but it had good bones — one of those coveted, diamond-in-the-rough construction projects. With a tight closing date, I had just three months to complete a renovation and move my family in. What could go wrong? Well, add a pandemic, and my contractor, Rob, and I had our work cut out for us… not to mention that I’m a designer, and my clients have to come first! A lot of the decisions for this reno were driven by what I was able to do quickly, efficiently and inexpensively — oh, and it had to look beautiful, too. Here’s how I did it on time and…

SCANDI SHAKER Simple, spare and elegant, this kitchen style suits the minimalist who loves to cook. Unfitted white oak cabinets raised off the floor on slender legs, a clean, white palette and a lack of upper shelves or units are the anchors of this look. Design, Cuisines Steam. PARED-BACK ENGLISH Painted wood cabinets in a classic style, such as Shaker or beadboard, are a timeless choice with lots of room to add individual personality. This twist on a typical English cottage kitchen opts for a cleaner look with a high marble backsplash topped with an open shelf for display and storage. Design, deVOL Kitchens. GALLERY MODERN Worthy of an art venue–type setting, this style of kitchen is built around showstopping veined stone like marble or a striking composite material. Use…

DESIGNER: TIFFANY LEIGH PIOTROWSKI LOCATION: TORONTO THE VISION: A city kitchen with a West Coast attitude that feels welcoming, livable and laid-back CUSTOMIZE THE VENT HOOD The quartz-wrapped vent hood was the biggest splurge for the project and the impact is huge. Vent hood cladding, counters, Caesarstone; cabinets by KraftMaid, The Home Depot Canada; range, Monogram; runner, Hook & Loom; flooring, Alexanian’s. ADD AN ARCHWAY Designer Tiffany Leigh Piotrowski says that installing an arch, like this doorway into the pantry, isn't as intimidating as it seems. Drywall can be notched so that it bends along a curved framework. Canisters, CB2; baskets, Zara Home. WHEN JESSICA AND MISHA purchased a detached Edwardian home in Toronto’s Riverdale neighbourhood, they knew it would be where they’d put down roots. “My clients envisioned a bright,…

FEMININE ELEGANCE Luxurious and sophisticated, this bathroom is a calming oasis that combines the tub and shower in a glassed-in wet room area. A custom vanity with an integrated dressing table and fluffy perch is an inviting spot to get selfie-ready. Design, Shirley Meisels. MODERN VICTORIAN To achieve this look, borrow ideas from more traditionally decorated spaces like dining rooms. Painted beadboard panelling, patterned wallpaper and wicker sconces are unexpected material choices and add a level of luxury and formality uncommon in bathrooms. Design, Nickey Kehoe. OLD WORLD LUXURY A room of this size and scale (with a fireplace!) demands something dramatic and out of the ordinary. A copper tub and Lucite chandelier are suitably showstopping. Design, Lisa Worth. CONTEMPORARY RETREAT This airy space exudes a sense of spa-like serenity.…

ABSTRACT BRUSHSTROKES bring an energetic vibe to this playful powder room. Classic and understated fixtures keep the small space from being overwhelmed by the print. Design, Jaclyn Peters. 1 WRAP THE WALLS IN GRAPHIC PAPER If you have your eye on a bold wallpaper but worry that you might tire of the pattern, use it in a powder room. These three spaces prove that a little goes a long way. A BURST OF LARGE-SCALE BLOOMS in calming shades of blue, sage and grey creates a romantic backdrop for this tidy chrome-based vanity. Design, Nyla Free. A SINGLE FEATURE WALL IN LUSCIOUS FLORAL WALLPAPER paired with pale pink walls and a contemporary white sink shows the power of even a small dose of pattern. Design, Jean Stéphane Beauchamp. A GEMLIKE SINK made…

ENGLISH CHARM Pages 86 to 91 Design, Christi Rivard and Jessica Allerton, Bidgood, (250) 590-1123 or bidgood.co. PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca Blanco, 1-877-425-2626 or blancocanada.com Caesarstone, caesarstone.ca Circa Lighting, 1-877-762-2323 or circalighting.com Etsy, etsy.com Ferm Living, fermliving.com GR Shop by Gabriel Ross, (250) 384-2554 or grshop.com The Home Depot Canada, 1-800-628-0525 or homedepot.ca House of Rohl, houseofrohl.com. Hudson’s Bay, thebay.com Kingston Brass, kingstonbrasshome.com KitchenAid, kitchenaid.ca Lee Valley, (416) 366-5959, 1-800-267-8767 or leevalley.com Muti Kitchen & Bath, mutikb.com Trestle Millwork, (250) 929-7225 or trestlemillwork.com Vancouver Island Marble, (250) 652-2680 or islandmarble.ca What’s Lost and Found, whatslostandfound.com Windsor Plywood, windsorplywood.com Pages 86 and 87: Pendants, Circa Lighting; millwork, Trestle Millwork; flooring, Vancouver Island Marble. Page 88: Range, KitchenAid; painting, What’s Lost and Found. Page 89: The Details: 1. Hardware, Lee…

GLASS HALF FULL Q What design element are you keen to try in a kitchen? A I’m excited to use reeded glass in kitchen cabinet doors. It echoes the slatted wood trend, and it’s a clever way of adding airiness to upper cabinets while hiding some of the dish clutter. A STEP ABOVE When it comes to reaching top shelves, nothing beats a ladder, and we’re not talking about the industrial metal kind. Bespoke wooden versions are quickly becoming a coveted architectural feature in high-end kitchens (Gwyneth Paltrow raves about hers), but ready-made options are becoming more accessible, too. In this petite Vancouver Island duplex (right) designed by Kyla Bidgood, and Christi Rivard of the design firm Bidgood, a rolling library ladder on a curved track puts top shelves within easy reach.…

Pink walls and a wood vanity bring spa serenity to a family bathroom. “The ensuite is a narrow space built under the roofline so the mirrors are inset into the wall, which creates a wonderful shadow, and the bronze finish of the tapware evokes a heritage element in a contemporary form,” says principal designer Juliette Arent of Australia’s Arent&Pyke. Design, Juliette Arent and Genevieve Hromas.…

OLD MEETS NEW The beautifully curved archway adds drama to the kitchen, exposing a black-painted custom pantry. A traditional library ladder is painted to match the cabinets. THE NEW FARMHOUSE Modern farmhouse style combines a tailored, handcrafted look with the newest kitchen appliances and accessories. Traditional details, such as framed cabinets with inset doors and hand-brushed finishes, look modern next to minimalist vent hoods and sleek counters. TIPS FOR MODERN FARMHOUSE STYLE 1. Complement this look with modern hardware, stained wood details and minimalist accessories. 2. Keep fabric and materials to a strict colour palette to prevent the space from becoming too “country.” 3. Dark accents and natural textures keep an all-white kitchen from looking bland. 4. Details such as shiplap and exposed wood beams add visual interest while emphasizing…

1 CHOOSE NARROW STOOLS FOR A TIGHT SPACE This airy loft kitchen is long on style but short on circulation space. The designer didn’t hold back from adding a counter-height eating space, though. Custom stools with a shallow footprint do the trick.  Design, Jane Charron. 2 SWITCH UP FLOORING IN A WORK ZONE In this blue country kitchen, a patchwork of colourful tile acts like a rug and defines the space. Not only does it bring colour and pattern to the kitchen, but it’s also an easier surface to keep clean in the zone where cooking mishaps are most likely. Design, Jeffrey Forrest. 3 MIX CABINET HARDWARE To add a bit more character, use knobs on doors and smaller drawers, and cup pulls on larger drawers. Design, Shauna Walton. 4…

BACKSPLASH BREAKDOWN THESE ARE THE FOUR MOST COMMON BACKSPLASH STYLES. 1 THE SKINNY LEDGE 2 THE MIDWAY 3 THE CURB 4 THE FULL-HEIGHT 1. In this totally on-trend look, a slab of marble (or another solid surface like quartz) runs about 18 to 24 inches up the wall from the counter and is topped with a narrow shelf in the same material. Design, Shauna Walton. 2. This popular application works well with mosaics, slabs or individual tiles. Cover one-third to one-half of the wall with the material; try extending the backsplash above the base of your upper cabinets. Design, Francesca Albertazzi. 3. Providing a minimalist look but also limited protection, a curbed backsplash typically extends 4 to 6 inches above the counter in the same material. Try another product like…

BUDGET-FRIENDLY COLOURFUL SMALL-SPACE LUXE BUDGET-FRIENDLYU COLOURFUL SMALL-SPACE LUXE Titan 2913/16" x 1715/16" x 713/16" Marble Apron farmhouse sink with Centre Drain in Carrara Marble. Approx. $12,618. Waterworks.…

DESIGNERS: ALANA FIRESTONE & JORDY FAGAN LOCATION: TORONTO THE VISION: A tranquil ensuite for Mom and an equally chic bathroom for her daughters TIP: VARY THE TILE LAYOUT Instead of using different tile or colours, the designers played with pattern, shifting the same five-by five-inch tiles from a staggered format to stacked, halfway up the wall. Shower fixtures by Waterworks, Ginger’s; vanity hardware, Top Knobs; wall tile, Saltillo Imports; floor tile, Ciot. TIP: BALANCE TRENDS WITH LONG-TERM NEEDS Instead of choosing pink marble for the counters, the client selected white quartz for better resale value. She also added a second sink. Faucets by Waterworks, Ginger’s. AFTER YEARS OF SHARING a closet-size bathroom and standing elbow-to-elbow at the mirror with her two school-age daughters, the owner of this midtown Toronto home enlisted…

DESIGNER: SABRINA ALBANESE LOCATION: RICHMOND HILL, ONT. THE VISION: A botanical-inspired bathroom that’s the ultimate oasis CONSIDER EVERY VANTAGE POINT A textural pendant covered in coconut shells sets the scene for luxurious evenings of relaxation and gives bathers something to look up at. Pendant, Serena & Lily; tub filler, Kallista; tub, Kohler. IF THERE WAS EVER A TIME to wow a crowd with a splashy design, in a showhome. Just ask Sabrina Albanese, who transformed a Richmond Hill, Ont., model home’s principal bathroom from a blank canvas into a dream ensuite. “I used colour and pattern as a narrative to build from, and then all of the other details followed from there,” says the Toronto designer. Seemingly endless porcelain slabs — reminiscent of Calacatta marble but impervious to scratches and water…

ADH Fine Hardware, adhhardware.ca Alexanian’s, (905) 639-4934 or alexanian.com Ali Budd Interiors, alibuddinteriors.com Alice Palmer & Co., alicepalmer.co Amana, amanacanada.ca Amanda Lwanga, Linger Design Studio, lingerdesignstudio.com Amati Canada, (905) 709-0881 or amaticanada.com Amazon, amazon.ca American Standard, 1-800-442-1902 or americanstandard.ca Ami McKay, Pure Design Inc., (604) 757-6631 or purebyamimckay.com Ann Sacks, annsacks.com Arent&Pyke, arentpyke.com Ashley Norton, ashleynorton.com Ashley Shaanan Interior Design, ashleyshaanan.com Barbara Purdy Design, (416) 784-3400 or barbarapurdydesign.com Behr, behr.com Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca Bertazzoni, bertazzoni.com Bidgood, (250) 590-1123 or bidgood.co Big Chill, bigchill.com Blanco, 1-877-425-2626 or blancocanada.com BlueStar, bluestarcooking.com Bosch, bosch.ca Bradlee Distributors, (604) 244-1744 or bradleedistributors.com Brett Yarish, brettyarish.com Brian McCourt and Michayla Caughlin, Brian McCourt Design & Build, (437) 882-7426 or brianmccourtdesigns.com Brizo, 1-877-345-2749 or brizofaucet.ca Caesarstone, caesarstone.ca Canadian Tire, 1-866-746-7287 or canadiantire.ca Carter Williamson Architects,…

MOST-LIKED INSTAGRAM POSTS LUXE SHAKER With 9,000-plus likes, this kitchen was a fave. Fun fact: the timeless space was designed in 2015. GLAM OASIS More than 132,000 eyeballs ogled this gorgeous bathroom. Did you know it belongs to Knix founder Joanna Griffiths? MOST-PINNED PHOTOS ISLAND FEVER This pin was opened more than 25,000 times. The cool idea we'd steal? That island design with the open display. ’70S-INSPIRED More than 1,500 of you saved this pin to your boards. We love that this oxblood red colour is making a comeback.…

“I A FEEL OF THE COUNTRYSIDE in the city,” says Louise Roe, who began her career as the digital news editor for British Vogue and later worked as a TV presenter in Los Angeles. After a decade in sunny California, Louise and her husband, Mackenzie Hunkin, moved back to England, and Louise’s love of interiors flourished as the pair renovated a 1819 Georgian farmhouse in Oxfordshire. Just 18 months (and one isolating pandemic) later, London beckoned and a late-Victorian townhouse with a 700-square-foot kitchen won the couple over. “I just knew this was the one after seeing it in a Pinterest photo,” says Louise of the kitchen cabinets’ blue-grey colour, the only one she considered. The mother of two was equally decisive about starting her own homewares company, Sharland England,…

FROM BASIC TO BEAUTIFUL House & Home’s Western Sales Manager Stephanie Lloyd enlisted the help of Merit Kitchens to give her dated, builder-basic kitchen a more elegant, custom and contemporary look. The result? More counter space, smart storage solutions and quality cabinets, complemented by timeless accessories. Watch the full kitchen tour on houseandhome.com/meritkitchensmakeover. “THE MERIT KITCHENS TEAM WAS ABLE TO QUICKLY TROUBLESHOOT ANY ISSUES AND OFFER VALUABLE DESIGN ADVICE.”—Stephanie Lloyd, HOMEOWNER Merit Kitchens designs and builds high-end, quality custom cabinets without the high-end price tag. Its authorized dealers can help create a kitchen that best suits the way you and your family live, as well as provide expert kitchen design advice. Visit MERIT-KITCHENS.COM to book a full-service consultation, browse styles, and to find a dealer near you.…

“A DOSE OF EXTREME CONTRAST always adds drama to a space,” says Brian Gluckstein, who’s no stranger to entertaining a crowd with his showhome kitchens. “There are no rooms above this kitchen, so I added a vaulted detail and hung a pendant light high to illuminate the ceiling and draw the eye up.” “WE DECIDED TO GO BOLD with our principal cabinet colour, Hague Blue by Farrow & Ball, because the room can take it, and a bit softer in our upper cabinet colour, Drop Cloth by Farrow & Ball,” says Emily Griffin of this French bistro–inspired kitchen she designed for clients. “I’M VERY INFLUENCED BY place and I work in that northern palette of cooler blues and greys mixed with wood for warmth,” says West Coast designer Sophie Burke. This…

OPTIMIZE THE VIEW “I love how breezy and open this bathroom feels,” says Vanessa, who improved the layout by removing a built-in corner tub in favour of a freestanding model overlooking the leafy private backyard. This also made room for a large double vanity. Mirrors, Ikea; tub, Acritec. DESIGNER: VANESSA STARK LOCATION: VANCOUVER THE VISION: An airy ensuite that capitalizes on the view of the quiet backyard SAVE WHERE YOU CAN U Matte ceramic tile was a budget-friendly purchase for the shower walls. “Sticking with white tile was very important, since brightening the space was the first priority for my clients,” says Vanessa. Tile, Ames Tile & Stone. “It HAS A CASUAL, effortless feel that brings calm to a morning routine or nighttime bath,” says designer Vanessa Stark of her clients’…