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It’s that time of year when we go back inside, cook stews, coverup in cozy throws, wear slippers, turn on the fireplace, and justgenerally slow down a little … or at least we should.

In this issue, we go inside some remarkable spaces throughoutBurnaby, the Tri-Cities and NewWestminster – the communitieswe publish for.

We feature a Burnaby Mountain west coast contemporarystunner, designed by Love It or List It behind-the-scenes alumniSarah-Marie Lackey of Sarah-Marie Interior Designs.

We get to peek inside the spectacular Port Moody home –perfectly perched on a hill overlooking the ocean – of down-to-earth interior designer Laura Grist.Then we get a chance to seehow Chelsey Hornsby, of pure SPACE interior design, has turnedan ’80’s-built Coquitlam home into a modern-yet-warm space.We also talk to the NewWestminster designer about her toughestproject yet – renovating and designing her own character home.

Inspired by the sultry and vibrant colours and playful textures ofMorocco, we look at ideas for bringing hits of the exotic aestheticinto your home.

But we can’t forget the kids, so we asked interior designerJennifer Rudolph of Blue Garnet Design to share darling storagetips for the little ones.

And finally, because we have to go outside sometimes, writerChristina Myers shares her tips on creating a welcoming outdoorspace.We hope you enjoy your time inside our SPACE. After all,it’s what is inside that counts.

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Eight RulesLucky readers get a word from the ultra-wise team at Oliver Simon Design.

Principles Jamie Hamilton and Greer Nelson – who named their in-demanddesign firm by combining the first names of their respective sons – offer theireight commandments for successful space planning.

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for planning the perfect space

Have a planMeasure furnishings, sketch a floor plan, andchoose fabrics first.The more organized youare before you start the better your vision willturn out.

Have a focal pointWhether it’s a fireplace, bed, or a windowwith a view, every room needs an anchor forthe eye.

Know wHat tHefunction of tHe room isWhether it’s a TV room or a study, if thespace doesn’t function the way you need it to,it’s wasted space.

repeatUse the principle of repetition when planningshapes, colours, fabrics and patterns. Onechartreuse accent in a room may look like anafterthought, but several chartreuse accentstell a story.

surround yourselfwitH tHings you loveA home should reflect the personality andlifestyle of those who live there. Familyphotos or things collected on travels helpmake a space personal and add interest.

editIf you don’t love it, it should go.Simple as that.

splurgeMaybe it’s one good toss pillow or a reallyspecial piece of art. Every room should haveat least one luxury item.

a Heart beatEvery space should have something organic.Whether it’s flowers, plants or just a bowl offruit. A heartbeat makes it a home.

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rewriting the book on real estate

Tips■ Whether you are buyingor selling a home, takethe time to interview afew different realtors todetermine who best suitsyou. Choose a realtor youtrust and someone you feelwill look out for your bestinterests and listen to theirexpert advice.

■ Before viewing homesas a buyer or puttingyour home on the market(seller), meet with your re-altor to discuss the buying/selling process so you canbe prepared for what toexpect. Be sure to reviewthe costs involved so youknow how much everythingwill cost once you makethe decision on signing thepaperwork.

■ As a seller, wheninterviewing a realtor besure to ask questions ofthe services they provide,including their marketingplan and their approach/strategy on how to present/sell the home.

■ Buying/selling a homeis a very exciting timebut also very stressful.Be prepared for the upsand downs throughout theprocess and try not to getdiscouraged. Especially inthe active market we arecurrently experiencing,some buyers have to writeoffers that are competingagainst other buyers andmay lose out on multiplehomes before buying ahome.

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Real estate pro Patti Goss andher team are known for deliveringtop-notch service and expertise –crucial attributes when it comesto successfully buying and sellingin today’s hot housing market.

The Patti Goss team’sapproach puts clients at ease andproves they’re in good handswith realtors who provide uniqueextras. This includes bookletsthat Patti’s son and businesspartner, Wes Goss, created as aresource guide for buyers andsellers – to walk their clientsthrough every step of the process,from the moment they list untilthey turn the key in the door oftheir new home.

“We realized – especially forfirst-time home buyers and sellers– they might not understand howthe entire process works. Ourguide is meant to empower themwith as much information aspossible,” Wes explains.

The guide is just one ofthe perks of being a Patti Gossteam client. Other thoughtfulbenefits include tickets to theannual B.C. Home and GardenShow and Vancouver Home andDesign Show, invites to the team’sChristmas Party at Wild RiceRestaurant, a private shoppingevening at Cadeaux Boutique, artevents at Van Dop Art Gallery

and a new tradition of lawnbowling parties.

It’s this kind of exceptionalclient care that has helped makePatti and Wes Medallion ClubMembers, which recognizesthe Top Realtors in GreaterVancouver, and is why Pattiwas voted by New West Recordreaders as the top Realtor everyyear from 2009 to 2012, thenagain in 2014 and 2015.

Maintaining and buildingrelationships is key to theirsuccess, says Patti, who alsorecently became a QuarterCentury Club Member, whichcelebrates her 25 years in theindustry.

Five years ago, Wes cameonboard to help with herbusiness, balancing out herteam by merging his strengthswith hers. A social mediasavvy millennial, the second-generation realtor brings awealth of knowledge to theironline marketing and advertisingstrategies. Assistant BrookeWashburn, who joined the teamin July, keeps the busy officerunning smoothly.

“We compliment each other,”Patti says. “Wes and Brookeare more knowledgeable abouttechnology and social mediaadvertising trends, and I’m more

the face-to-face person.”While Patti is well-known

for her years in the real estatebusiness, what people mightnot know is that for almost twodecades she has brought warmlunches and her big trademarksmile to seniors living alonein New Westminster, and nowWes has joined her in the familytradition of helping others.

“They’re always happy to seeus,” says Patti. “Many of themcan’t get out of their house, so itfeels good to socialize with themand for them to know we arethere.”

Giving is part of Patti’sbusiness model – every saleshe and Wes make, throughtheir roles as RE/MAX RealtyAdvantage agents, they donatea portion of their commission tothe Children’s Miracle Network.Patti also serves as a directorfor the New WestminsterChamber of Commerce andrecently completed a six-yearrun as director for the Burnaby,New West, Tri-Cities real estatedivision. They also quietlysupport many other charityorganizations.

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Her digs:a view from the top

Designer Laura Grist in herkitchen. Behind her is the cementtile that is one of her favouritefeatures of her home, which wasdesigned not by her, but by herteam members. She is resting on hersolid wood island, another favouritein the home where she raised herfour now-grown children.

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wHere do you primarily worK,is it in tHe tri-cities?

I like to work in the Tri-Cities; I dodowntown if I want to, but there arelots of good designers there.

tHere’s lots of Homes out Here, too.Yes, absolutely, and they are all at

that time when (at lot of homeowners)want to update.

tell me about your Home, How wouldyou describe it?

It’s a four-bedroom, four-bathroomhome, with a finished basement, whichis where I work.

wHat was it about tHis Home tHat youwere attracted to?

We built this home, me and myhusband, because we had four children,and we needed space that we could betogether, and (laughing) apart fromeach other.

was it a plot of land?Yes, it was a plot of land; we designed

it and built (in 1991).

was it tHe view tHat attracted you?Oh ya, the view over the inlet is

beautiful. I love to see the water. I loveto be able to wash my dishes and lookout and see the sailboats go by. Peopledon’t really realize, but in Port Moodythe whole community is surrounded bythe inlet.

you built everytHing customoriginally, but obviously you’veupdated it since.

Yes, we did a full renovation this year.

wHat is tHe feature you love tHe mostabout your Home?

Probably the cement tile behind thestove, because we got to design thecolours and put the colours where wewanted.

or someone who lives high on a hill,Laura Grist is very down to earth.SPACE Magazine sat down for a chatwith the residential and commercialinterior designer, who specializes inspace planning and open-conceptdesign, to talk about the home sheand her husband built and raisedtheir four grown children. Her home– perched on a hill in Port Moodyoverlooking the Burrard Inlet – isan ode to her style and character:comfortable, warm, smart, with somefun hits of humour.

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do you find it difficult as a designer todecide on items, or is it sometHing you areconstantly tHinKing about?

I had two designers that worked with me atthe time, and I let them have the opportunityto design my house, so it was a no holds-barreddo whatever you’d like.The designers were AlexMatheos and Nicole Markota (team Grist’snewest member is Iris Moews).

wHat are tHe conversation pieces in yourHome?

Probably the barn door (to the pantry). … It’smade out of old wood planks, and it was hand-forged by the fellow who made it for us. And theisland that is made out of solid wood.

How would you describe tHe décor in yourHome?

I would say livable, because you have got tolive in a house.

tell me about tHe birds.I love birds (laughs). I always have some little

piece in most places that I design and decoratethat has at least one little bird in it. I thinkthey’re funny, and I think you need to have alittle bit of humour when you are doing this. Ithink everybody’s house should have just a littlebit of humour.

(Above) The bathroom window shows a glimpse ofthe mountains.The home is perched on a hill andparts of it look out onto the Burrard Inlet below.

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■ DECOR - MID-CENTURY MODERN HOME

■ Find pieces you love andmix it up. An eclectic decoris always more personal andsuccessful.

■ Include dramatic lightingand wood elements to bringin the warmth. Moderndecor is often cold andunwelcoming; add theseelements to warm it up.

■ Minimalism is a keyelement – less is truly morewhen trying to get that MCMlook; better to select feweritems than risk clutteringthe space. Resist the urgeto place all your furnitureagainst the walls and,instead, bring them into thecenter of the room. MCMfurniture pieces, like sofasand lounge chairs, wereintended to be appreciatedfrom all sides, like asculpture.

■ Low profile: so much ofthe MCM look was aboutnot interrupting the sightlines to the outdoors. Thetypical walls of glass in MCMarchitecture were meantto blur the lines betweenindoors and out. Keepingyour furniture low willachieve that look. To furtherenhance the look, bring innatural elements like plants,woolly carpets and wood.

■ Get bold: color and stronggeometric designs wereclearly an element in MCMdecor, so paint a feature walla bold color and use boldpops of color or geometricfabrics in your art andaccessories.

Mid-Century Modern Homeowner Jenny Cashin was poisedto tackle a master’s degree atUBC - an extension of her careeras a teacher and math tutorin NYC wh modern style thatcaptured Jenny’s heart. Vibrantart glass and sleek architecturallighting are set off against warmwood furnishings throughout thespace. There’s a healthy selectionof dining tables, credenzas, desks,couches, coffee tables and more -most Danish teak and rosewood,all with gorgeous clean lines, andevidently, all built to last.

“I love the minimalism ofthis furniture, the sculpturalelements are informed by thefunction of the piece - the Danishdesigners did not forfeit beautyfor function,” says Cashin, whostarted buying and selling Danishfurniture seven years ago, afterher plans to flip the house she’drestored went sideways duringthe market crash of 2008. “I’vealways been fortunate to docreative work that I love, and I’venever hesitated to switch it upwhen the situation called for it.

From there, the idea to opena shop and sell the restoredpieces she found was born. Her

first shop was in New West’sAntique Alley, a hidden-treasurestyle destination for vintageaficionados, later moving whenRiver Market owner Mark Shiehwooed her to the new airier, openconcept space at the Quay. “He’san innovator and a visionary,”says Cashin, who expanded herstore’s footprint to a secondlocation across the hall lastFebruary.

Today, Mid-Century ModernHome is sought out by collectors,designers and furniture buffsthroughout the lower mainland.It’s a shop for people whoappreciate fine furnishings madebefore mass-consumption becamethe norm – when producinggoods of quality and longevitywas a priority.

Surveying the goods – forexample, a jaw-droppinglygorgeous desk by Svend Madsenwith a spectacular flared lip atthe back and curves throughoutthe design, or a teak framelounger by Finn Juhl, with finelines and a rich wood tonethat contrasts perfectly againstthe new gray wool upholstery.There are also expertly curatedcollections of mid-century house

wares, gorgeous German pottery,bright pops of art glass, sexy barware and decorative accessoriesto complete the MCM look.

“Part of the appeal of MCMdesign is that it blends wellwith other styles, so one doesn’tneed to have a home outfittedentirely in teak to opt for a pieceor two that adds the right hit ofcool,” says Cashin. Of course,there are those who have alwaysappreciated the mid-century look,even before Mad Men premieredand reminded everyone howhip it was. I have clients whohave kept their mid-centurylook through the decades.They consider it to be classicmodernism, and not dictated bytrend or fashion.”

At Mid-Century ModernHome, the furnishings are inoptimum condition. Cashin isknown for the quality of herrestorations, skills first learnedrenovating her house. Taking inher vast collection at the market,it’s clear the math whiz andwould be house flipper has founda calling that measures up to hertrue passion.


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When you have a thing for the colour blue, it helps todesign a west coast contemporary home.

Designer Sarah-Marie Lackey uses hits of the hue – alongwith warm browns and soft creams – throughout the BurnabyMountain project she took on for a high-end custom homebuilder, who was selling the home.

“Living inVancouver, so close to the water, intuitively,I’m always picking blues,” says the designer, who runs hernamesake design firm, Sarah-Marie Interior Designs, fromher office in Kitsilano. “Blue seems to be really safe and

gender neutral – when you walk into the space it doesn’t readfeminine or too masculine.”

With state-of-the-art appliances and top-of-the-linefeatures, including iPad controls, the home wasn’t designedto a specific demographic, but rather was kept neutral andclassic to appeal to a broad cross section of potential buyers.

When she’s designing for homeowners, Lackey has adecidedly egalitarian approach.

“My philosophy as a designer is to mix the old with thenew. I love the way vintage pieces tell a story and bring

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Westcoastcontemporarya clean space with neutral tones and coastal vibes


(Above) Designer Sarah-MarieLackey used blue, cream andbrowns throughout the BurnabyMountain project she took on fora high-end custom home builder.

(Left) Designer Sarah-MarieLackey went west coastcontemporary with thisDunlop Avenue home.

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warmth to a home. I believe the possessionsin one’s home tells a story about their lives,families and heritage,” she says. “Interiordesign can be very wasteful, and I don’treally want to feed into that.”

But with a staging project, as BurnabyMountain was, the job required a fresh slateof furnishings. In this case, they came fromCountry Furniture on south Granville Street.

One of her goals with the project, Lackeysays, was to create a neutral enough palettethat people could see themselves living

there, while still evoking a warm feeling inthe spacious four-bedroom, four-bathroomhome.

“The unusual products that we gravitateto as designers, buyers appreciate, but theycan’t see themselves living there,” Lackeyexplains.

It would be hard for anyone to not seethemselves enjoying the soaker tub, whichmight be the best seat in the house to catchsweeping views of the city – not a bad spot toenjoy the beauty of the west coast.

(Top) Gorgeous wood millworkadds a sophisticated warmth to theelegant dinning space. In keepingwith the west coast feel, note thesoft blue tile in the kitchen.

While the Burnaby Mountainshowhouse was on the market,Sarah-Marie Lackey still broughtin some personal touches.


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• Stick with straightlines; the moregeometric the house, themore west coast it feels

• Stay within a colourpalette of five tones,with a balance ofneutrals, and don’t addtoo much texture. Keepit clean and natural.

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hen the weather turns cooler,and grey skies replace sunshine,it’s easy to think the outdoorgardening season is over. Butjust because the flowering vinesand brightest blooms have gonetill spring, doesn’t mean therearen’t plenty of ways to keep youroutdoor spaces welcoming andgorgeous.

• Consider a mix of evergreenbushes and shrubs.The variety ofshades and the differing textureskeep things bright and interesting.Viburnum has leaves of dark greenand creamy white, and a late winterbloom of red flowers will add somewonderful colour. Junipers come ina spectrum of shades and sizes, foradded height or to create groundcover.

• Boxwoods are an easy way tokeep the bright green of springand summer in your yard all yearlong, and can do double-dutywhen it comes to landscaping, asthey’re easily shaped to grow alonga pathway to a door, or to separatelawn from patio. Don’t overlookthe container possibilities: a shapedtopiary-style boxwood in its ownplanter can add a tidy touch to afront doorway or garden.

• Keep native plants in mind,too. Ferns, grasses, and mossare low maintenance becausethey’re already well-suited to theenvironment, and the variety ofshapes and textures they can add ishard to beat.

• Consider some garden“accessories” – these days, thereare almost endless options toadd a little personality to youryard, garden, entryway or patio.From serene to quirky, colourfulto sedate, don’t underestimatethe charm of a little somethingextra. A small stone pagoda, acolourfully painted birdhouse,hanging windchimes or, yes, even aretro garden gnome can add somecolour and life to your space.

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lettinggoThe joyof arie Kondo’s

best-selling guide todecluttering was arunaway hit when it wasreleased last year.The book, The Life-Changing Magic of TidyingUp, presents her trademarkapproach KonMariMethod for simplifyingand organizing.NewWestminsterprofessional organizerAllyson Butt says whatmakes Kondo’s approachunique is that she attaches“feelings” to objectswith a methodologythat calls for individualsto ask themselves if aparticular item sparks joy.The answer determineswhether or not it getstossed.“It’s more like a spiritualapproach,” says Butt, whoruns Revive Organize.After reading Kondo’sbook, Butt decided togive her closet a thoroughoverhaul, and she was

surprised by the results.“It personally gave me ashot in the arm. I did myclothing and I was shockedby how much I donated …not a lot of clothes sparkedjoy,” she laughs.After purging her closetof the joyless clothes, shedonated a whopping fourstuffed garbage bags tocharity.“Now when I put my handin my dresser, whatever Ipull out, I like,” she says.Butt started her owncareer as an organizerthrough the practice ofFeng Shui, a Chinesephilosophical system ofharmonizing with theenvironment.Today, shehelps people in variouswalks of life, whether theyare clearing an estate afterthe passing of a loved one,staging their home for asale, downsizing Gen Xers,or just in need of sprucingup their own living space.But not everyone is

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Allyson Butt of Revive Organize


1. People underestimate the amountof time that they should donate tothe project.

2. Doing too many roomssimultaneously.

3. Not removing things once they’vemade the decision that things aregoing.

4. Don’t do it alone.

5. Don’t declutter anybody else.

6. Don’t throw money at it byrenting a storage locker for anindefinite period of time.

7. Don’t strive for perfection.

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comfortable with purgingand can struggle todetermine whether the joyis real.“I move with the client, Iread their body language… and I can tell when theyare not sure, then I havea not-sure area. And sureenough, at the end of thesession, that not-sure areagets cleared,” says Butt,who isn’t a fan of shaminganyone into letting go of anitem they deem valuable.Burnaby organizingdynamos Susan Borax andHeather Knittel, of GoodRiddance, are also up onKondo’s philosophy.“She’s a serious, ruthlesschucker,” Knittel saysabout Kondo.“We have to work withpeople where they are,”Borax adds, notingsometimes they are calledin to deal with estates andpeople are grieving.Kondo is from Japan,where space is hard to

come by, the organizerssay, still having morespace – as we do in NorthAmerica – can meanpeople are out shopping tofill it up.“There is a balance of howmuch you really need inyour house,” Knittel says.But the organizers, whohave such easy and funnyback-and-forth banter theywould make a hilariousreality show duo, believe inthe premise of getting ridof what doesn’t bring youjoy. Having a professionalorganizing team on handcan help one make thosefinal determinations.“What people lack isobjectivity about their ownthings … so it sometimestakes another set of eyes,someone who has noconnection to their stuff tohelp them say goodbye,”Borax says.For Kondo, saying goodbyeto things is a way to sayhello to a joy-filled life.

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enovating and designingher own character home mayhave been one of her hardestprojects so far.

NewWestminster interiordesigner Chelsey Hornsby,of pure SPACE (see herCoquitlam project on page31), says it was tough tocommit to a look with herown place because she sees aconstant stream of new ideasand inspiration through herjob.“When you are a designer,you see so many beautifulthings all day long that whenyou come to do your ownhouse it is actually really hardto make those decisions,”Hornsby says from the kitchenof her home in the west end ofthe city. “When you’re doinganother person’s home, youdon’t second guess yourselfas much.When it’s your ownhome, you second guess; youstand there and you ponder it.”

Walking through the renoof her stunning 1923 house,it’s clear Hornsby, an in-demand designer, spent alot of time pondering everydetail.The breathtakingfamily home mixes classic andcontemporary style effortlessly.

The kitchen has a blackgranite countertop that lookslike soapstone, a soft rockBy Niki Hope

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For Hornsby, goingtraditional on the permanentfixtures means having a basethat allows you to change otherlayers to update the look downthe road.

“You can strip your fluff outand do modern if you want,”she says.

One of the best features in thekitchen – if not the entire home– is a sitting area that looks outto the picturesque backyard,which is filled with richgreenery, including a beautifulJapanese maple.The windows,which the family put inimmediately when they boughtthe home five years ago, framethe stunning backdrop. Notsurprisingly, given the view andthe space, the family typicallycongregates at the built-inseating area, which has a sofadepth, making it a comfortablespot to sit and relax.

“I’ve actually had naps there,”Hornsby laughs.

She also had a spaciouspantry area built with

functional pull-out drawers thatmake use of a load-bearing wallthat Hornsby contemplatedtearing down. Instead, sheturned it into much-neededadditional kitchen storagespace.

Adjacent to the kitchen is theTV room, a simple space with awarm red Persian rug.

“I’ll only add colour on décorpieces,” Hornsby explains.“I won’t add colour on walls,cabinets, floor, because you aregoing to change your mind nextyear.”

Hornsby expanded theentrances to the dinning roomand living room and raised theceilings throughout the main(upstairs has three bedroomsand a bathroom).

The busy designer and herhusband are now looking to thebasement.The couple, who doas much of the work on theirown as they can – includinggrueling demos – have alreadystarted on their next labour oflove; hopefully for Hornsby,she isn’t too distracted by thebeautiful finds she comes acrosson her day job.

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• Offer good storagecontainers for the shelving –pick a collection of baskets orbins that speak to your style.Another tip: glass mason jarsare great for the small stuff,beads, marbles, Lego, etc.

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• Try some rolling woodencrate boxes for under thebed.You will love these, andthey are simple to build (withonline instructions) andeconomical. If you are nothandy, most furniture storesthat carry children’s furniturewill offer them already built.

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Homage to the days of living simply. Daysgone by when kids had only a handful of toys toplay with.You marvel in awe when touring thoseheritage museums and see the tiny collection oftoys, enough to fit in a small wooden box: a doll, atruck, a box of marbles and maybe a paper-doll set.Domestic bliss, I say.

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to the smaller accents ratherthan larger surfaces like walls,which will have the spacefeeling too intense and busy.

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With their three childrengrown and moved out, thisCoquitlam couple wereready to take their ’80’s-builtfamily home into themodern age.Harold and RosemaryStewart brought on designerChelsey Hornsby, of pureSPACE interior design,to help them realize theirdream house for this latestchapter of their lives.While they wanted anultra-modern look, Hornsbybrought in warm elementsto accompany the cool, sleekstyle they were after.“Because of the age of thehouse and their personalities

and lifestyle, I kind of tonedit down a bit for them andbrought in warm wood tonesand textures, softening theharder lines of the space,”Hornsby explains.The awe-inspiringentranceway leads directlyto the kitchen and a glass-railing staircase, whichreplaced a winding colonialstaircase.The custom-built kitchen has a space-savvy 16-foot-long islandwith a clean white quartzcountertop and 36-inchslide-inViking range.The fireplace was a majorvisual entity in the home.Clad in flagstone, the dated

(Left) Theentrance is quitegrand with a glassrailing staircase,statement lightfixture and uniquebirds-in-flightpainting on wood.

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fixture proved costly to replace.“All of our design solutions for thefireplace kept coming out way overbudget,” Hornsby says. “Instead, wesoftened the harshness of the stone byfilling in the cracks with mortar andpainting it a warm white, the same as allthe interior walls.”The home already had a number ofexisting windows, allowing for tons ofnatural light to pour in.The only addedwindow was built beside the entrancedoor.“I wanted as much open glass as possible,obviously the pivot door makes a

statement, but when you look in from thatvantage point,” Hornsby says, pointing tothe door, “it’s kind of a wow factor whenyou look in and see.”The entrance also boasts astunning Sonneman lightfixture.The upstairs bathroom has alarge soaker tub, and separatewalk-in shower with simpletextured tile, set in a chic-herringbone style.The master bathroom features freshlemon-yellow back painted glass showerwalls – a nice bright way to start the day.

Originally, Hornsby suggested the coupletake two existing bedrooms and turn oneside of the upstairs into a large master,

but the owners opted against theplan because they wanted the

additional bedrooms for futurere-sale.One of the more charmingdécor pieces in the home is abirds-in-flight image painted

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he temperature might bedropping, but that doesn’t meanyou need to suffer inside with coldfeet.

There are a few stylish optionsfor keeping the toes toasty this timeof year, including eco-friendly corkflooring, which has a cellular naturethat holds heat, making it ideal forkitchens and living spaces.

“A cork floor is a very soft floor;it has a warmth to it,” explainsMichelle Bernier, owner of Designwith Confidence. “It’s great tostand on if you are in the kitchenbecause it’s a nice cushioned floor,and it’s comfortable.”

With a wide selection of shadesand styles of cork flooring, it’s asmuch a stylish option as a durableone.With a softer feel than woodor tile, cork also makes for a gentlerlanding pad should something getdropped.

“It has a bit more bounce to it,”says Bernier, whose shop bordersthe west end of NewWestminsterand South Burnaby.

But the warmth doesn’t comecheap. Cork typically has a higher

price point than tile.When it comes to bathrooms,

Bernier says she prefers tilebecause it’s easy to clean, and –best of all – it has a way to staywarm.

“If we are doing tile, we aregoing to put a radiant heat floorunderneath it,” Bernier says.

Heated mats are placedunderneath tile, makinga normally chillytexture nice andtoasty.

“Sometimes youhave to be carefulto make sure you areusing the right tile –you don’t want it to betoo thin, you want to make surethere is fire protection, just a goodquality tie is what you want to use,”Bernier explains.

Another option is to pick plushquality carpets to enhance not justthe feel of warmth, but to cosy upthe feel of a space.The optionsare endless, says Bernier, whosedesign store carries a number ofhome renovation and décor items,

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Bernier is a fan of area rugs tobring a hit of texture and snugnessto a space, but don’t make the all-too common mistake of buying arug that’s too small for the space.

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“It’s not really any pricedifference,” she says, adding thecarpet company will bind area rugsthat are ultimately of the same orbetter quality than most pre-maderugs.

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thousands of instagram followershelped her maKe major headwaY

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Sarah Shabacon has an alluring feed thatshows off the darling headbands she creates,along with the exotic locations she’s travelledto, gorgeous interiors that inspire her, andmany stylish women wearing her trademarkbands.

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the rise of her headband empire, calledIWEARTHEHEADRESS, which sheruns from her Maple Ridge home.

Her one-woman operation hasthousands of eager followers (she’snow at 26.7K on Instagram), waiting tosee the next post from the accessoriesdesigner. Her creations are simple:headbands made of either patternedor monochromatic fabrics, along withflower bands, which sit on the head likea floral crown.

The appeal of the bands is that whilethey are simple, they add serious hitsof colour and style. Shabacon startedmaking the gypsy-inspired headpiecestwo years ago when her first son wasborn (she now has two boys).

She started putting together acharming assortment of headdresseswith fabrics she sources from aroundthe world. She travelled extensivelybefore her oldest son was born,spending time in Europe and Africa.

“After I graduated high school, Iwent to Africa and I was volunteeringin an orphanage in Tanzania.When Iwas over there, I was obviously in lovewith all of the fabrics,” she explains.

Along with the bold African prints,Shabacon uses exotic fabrics fromThailand and India.The interestingprints are what distinguishes herheadpieces from other headbands– they have that boho feel, but areelevated by the quality materials sheworks with.

“You can’t find clothing, orespecially head wraps, made outof that kind of fabric anywhere (inVancouver), so I like to be able to offerthat,” says Shabacon, who nourishesher creative appetite through travel,home décor, and art.

“Usually if I see a colour schemethat I like or a piece of artwork, I gooff of that. I try to find fabric that justsort of emulates that,” she says, addingthat being a mom has only intensifiedher need to be creative. “I also feel likesince I’ve become a mom, it’s easierfor me to tap into my creative outlet.I never would have done this before Ihad a kid.”

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When her father passed away from cancer threeyears ago, it was a complete shock and left herdevastated. But the tragedy was one of the motivatingfactors in getting Cordoni to take the leap from asales career in the radio industry to opening herBurnaby Heights cooking school and kitchenwarestore, Posh Pantry.

There has also been another recent new venturefor Cordoni. She and her husband welcomed theirdaughter, Breanna Nicole, into the world four monthsago.The busy mom is now juggling it all, but saysshe’s fortunate to have such great help in her store,which is known for carrying everything from hostessgifts to virtually any kitchen gadget you could want,as well as some you don’t yet know that you want.

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