what’s in this issue
homes we love
Perfect Getaway
An unfinished basement becomes the
perfect play area for children and adults
alike. 47
Diamond in the Rough
A small basement nook becomes
a well-organized home office. 72
Gold Rush
Tour a stunning home that’s so welcoming,
friends invite themselves over. 96
Pretty in Pink
Designer Dvira Ovadia creates an
‘Alice-in-Wonderland’ bedroom combining
dollops of Victorian ornateness with
modern practicality. 102
Life at the Beach
What was originally planned to be a space
to store equipment and bikes is now a
gracious one-bedroom cottage. 108
staying on trend
Jo Alcorn’s Trends 2 Watch
Home Trends’ Style Editor Jo Alcorn
shares her favourite trends for your family
room. 22
Dress Up your Front Door
National Design Editor, Glen Peloso has
selected a few products to help improve
the curb appeal of your home. 40
Behind the Scenes
Design and Event Editor Evelyn Eshun
gives us an inside look at industry events.
60
Insider Secrets...Bathroom Edition
Incorporate fantastic design trends into
your bathroom using some of our favourite
products. 84
Evelyn’s Double Take
Designer and Event Editor Evelyn Eshun
shares her secrets on how you can create
various looks using the same sofa. 90
Trends Spotted
Jamie Alexander and National Design
Editor Glen Peloso have selected their
favourite products to give your home a
makeover. 126
in the kitchen
Massimo Capra’s Favourite Recipes
Food Editor Chef Massimo Capra shares a
couple fabulous summer recipes. 28
Bartending at Home
Mixologists Marc-André Fillion and
Lawrence Picard share four tea-infused
cocktails. 35