House & Home May 2022

For me, this month’s cover house is very personal. Have you experienced “memory cloth,” an old fabric from your past that carries with it memories of distant times or places? Well, rugs, artifacts, furniture and even china can each be a kind of talisman that magically transports you down memory lane. I learned this when I stepped inside our cover house for the first time and glanced around the rooms, taking in the mix of old relics and new finds as waves of nostalgia came over me and memories of happy times came flooding back. Designer Colette van den Thillart made magic in an old Rosedale family home for her friend and client Victoria Webster, bravely combining a joyous palette of colour, bold wallpapers, Victoria’s contemporary art collection and, most of…

I’ve enjoyed reading House & Home for a couple of years now. I appreciate being able to source things in Canada for the upcoming reno of our 1,700-square-foot condo, which scares me because the floor, exterior walls and ceiling are cement. When I read that Lynda Reeves was moving into a condo, I figured I’m not the only one who’d like seeing condo remodels and decorating in future issues. — GAY MacQUARRIE, Brockville, Ont. Beata Heuman’s living room (“North Star”) would have made a wonderful cover for your March issue. The bookshelf was so beautiful, with lots of colour and texture to enjoy. — JEREMY ISHERWOOD, Toronto I very much liked the Heritage Country kitchen (“Reinventing a Classic”) in your March issue, but it looks like the armoires shown on pages 58 and 59…

Ceramics specialist Villeroy & Boch has been an innovator in tilemaking since its inception in 1836. This year, the legendary brand is debuting the Victorian collection, a high-fashion collab with Greek-born, London-based designer Mary Katrantzou, who was named “Designer of the Decade” by Vogue India in 2019 for the aughts. The eight unique tile sets each pair a geometric pattern with a butterfly motif. Mary was a student of architecture before entering the fashion arena; her interest in Victorian interiors has informed this collection and its harmonious balance of colour, pattern and form. “This collaboration allowed us to look at pattern outside of the female figure and be guided instead by the power of interiors to create an extension of one’s aesthetic,” she says. The whimsical motifs and graphic black…

Rifle Paper Co.’s latest collaboration with rugmaker Loloi proves that what looks good on paper can also look great on your floors. The Instagram-famous stationery turned lifestyle company has a legion of dedicated fans who adore the brand’s pretty, floral-forward notebooks, thank-you cards and calendars. Now, founder Anna Bond’s signature hand-painted illustrations are featured on a brilliant line of rugs. The Spring 2022 collection includes more than 30 new designs, from the traditional (soft florals) to the whimsical (illustrated tigers and peacocks), and incorporates printed, power-loomed, hooked-wool and nonslip rugs. Says Anna: “Don’t be afraid to add a little colour to your home! We’ve designed these rugs to be colourful but slightly muted, so they’re easy to layer in to your decorating.” Text by Joseph Cicerone (Off the Runway)/Peter Saltsman (Floored!)/Photography…

One of the latest additions to Winnipeg’s CF Polo Park Shopping Centre, EQ3’s new store is the brand’s Canadian flagship. Designed by local architectural group Number Ten, the showroom celebrates EQ3’s origins in Winnipeg, with architectural references to the Prairies and statement features such as herringbone flooring, traditional wainscotting and pastel millwork. Three design centres provide shoppers with one-on-one consultations and access to fabric swatches, as well as 3D visualization software and digital video walls for an immersive experience. Peter Tielmann (above), the brand’s founder and CEO, is hoping that this fresh approach to shopping will transform how people reimagine their homes. “We’ve created pockets of discovery in the store, giving customers space, tools and even nourishment while they interact with the products and personalized designs.” Categories dedicated to kids,…

DESIGN PHILOSOPHY: We create calming spaces within urban environments. We like to work with natural materials so that our spaces not only look and feel a certain way, but are also healthy for their inhabitants and as gentle on the earth as possible. INTO: Sheena: Camber Sands in East Essex, U.K. On a recent trip, I found spending quiet time in the dunes and grasses to be so calming and grounding, a state that encourages creative thoughts and ideas. Tor: The home and studio of Georgia O’Keeffe in New Mexico. Her utilitarian ethos and aesthetic radiate so much warmth and comfort. OVER: Tor: Cartoon-like shapes. Sheena: Anything copper. IF YOU COULD ADD JUST ONE THING TO YOUR HOME: Tor: My friend Megumi Shauna Arai makes beautiful collaged textile pieces from vintage and salvaged…