Kitchens & Baths Kitchens & Baths 2022

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…

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.…

“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,…

“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.…

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.…

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.…