iybsenior design editor Joel Bray reveals what inspired our July 2017 cover, which celebrates Canada’s 150th birthday.
When Stacey Smithers and I were tasked with developing a room that represents Canadian design for the July 2017 issue, we began by looking back at some very memorable spaces published in house & home that felt distinct to our country. What started as a stack of over 50 images was narrowed down to less than a dozen. here are a few interiors that talked to us the most, and why.
See much more of this space in our July 2017 issue on newsstands from June 5th.
The living room of Canadian textile designer Virginia Johnson strikes the ideal balance between layered and decorated, and clean and simple. A pair of curvy sofas upholstered in a dynamic chintz balance the much more pared-back contemporary envelope. We love Virginia’s log storage niche, and colorful, uplifting artwork hung above the fireplace.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: house & home April 2015
Designer: Virginia Johnson
This epic corner of Canadian designer Jill Kantelberg’s own living room was another standout interior. The strength of the fireplace wall and seamless closed storage allow the rest of the space to be sparingly decorated, although each piece is extremely distinct and captivating. The space is full of subtle luxuries, and is anything but boring.
Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: house & home June 2015
Designer: Jill Kantelberg
This Princess Margret show home living room developed by Lynda Reeves has always been a favorite of mine. The calm and creamy envelope is very restrained (including the intensional lack of area rug), in stark contrast to the vibrant and unexpected color Lynda introduced through upholstery and accent pillows. and just like the previous two photos, the firewood is on display and looking as elegant as ever.
צלם: מייקל גריידון
Source: house & home October 2012
Designer: Lynda Reeves
The summer home of former house & Home editor-in-chief Suzanne Dimma is a magical place that really captivates the natural charm of the landscape, and the major influence Scandinavian style has had on Canadian design. Pared back to the most vital elements, and then flourished with personal mementoes and artwork, the space feels practically spiritual and is profoundly inspiring.
צלם: מייקל גריידון
Source: house & home October 2011
Designer: Arriz Hassam of arriz+co with Suzanne Dimma
The former living room of Canadian textile guru Ali Yaphe has an amazing sense of scale and strength, but is still very inviting and cozy. The deep-seated line sofa is full of global-inspired textiles, and the soaring Benjamin Ficus makes for some major houseplant envy.
צלם: דונה גריפית ‘
Source: house & home January 2014
מעצב: מאזן אל-עבדאללה
The summer home of Canadian designer and former shopkeeper Youssef Hasbani is a bright, art-filled interior full of quirky and playful design moves, alongside major antiques and modern furnishings. So often, the magic is in the mix, and this interior is a ideal example.
צלם: וירג’יניה מקדונלד
Source: house & home April 2014
Designer: Youssef Hasbani
This second floor living room/den by Canadian designer Mazen El-Abdallah is a terrific example of high design and genuine comfort working together seamlEssly. ספה גדולה ידידותית למשפחות, שולחן קפה ללא הפסקה, ואמנות רחבת היקף, הם בין כמה מהיצירות הבולטות.
צלם: אלכס לוקי
מקור: בית ובית פברואר 2016
מעצב: מאזן אל-עבדאללה
אחת התמונות העתיקות ביותר בערימה הייתה של הסלון הזה על ידי המעצבת הקנדית הפופולרית קוני ברמר. המונח “לא מעוטר” משמש במקרים מסוימים לתיאור אסתטיקה מאופקת ואלגנטית במיוחד. אנו אוהבים כיצד הושארו החלונות חשופים, ונראה כי מיקום הרהיטים והשטיחים האזוריים שוברים את ההנחיות בכל הדרכים הטובות ביותר.
צלם: וירג’יניה מקדונלד
מקור: בית ובית אוקטובר 2007
מעצב: קוני ברמר