Calico Wallpaper selected Milan Design Week as the setting to unveil its latest collection of wallcoverings. In partnership with interior designer Colin King, Nuance & Perception delves into the intricate layers of the past, revealing a harmonious blend of history and contemporary aesthetics. Perception in Granulate colourway. Photography courtesy of Calico Wallpaper. King, who frequently references the past in his work, looked to generations of colour that span centuries, evoking patterns and texture for influence. The Perception half of the collection specifically exemplifies the weath ..read more

When she was 18 years old, Meg Graham of Toronto-based architecture and design firm Superkül, bought her first grown-up piece of jewelry from Anne Sportun. Years later, Graham would find her design firm reimagining the jeweller and goldsmith’s Queen West storefront. Anne Sportun and her daughter and co-owner Haley Woodbury wanted their redesigned space to reflect their essence of their pieces – organic and timeless. Superkül used natural materials and played with texture and lighting to create a space to achieve this. “We have had customers come into the store and use the exact words we gave t ..read more

In a quiet residential street north of Toronto’s downtown buzz, Izen Architecture approached the layout of House 333’s 25-foot lot by working with its smaller size, rather than against it. “This lot was a challenge we were determined to overcome, said studio founder Brenda Izen. “I love being forced to be creative in this kind of way, we needed to master this puzzle.” The family room is flooded with natural light from the giant sliding glass door. A steel staircase leads to the upper level of the home. To do so, the team placed the kitchen above the at-grade family room, giving both spaces t ..read more

In their latest collaboration, Roche Bobois and Christophe Delcourt, explore the interplay between two staple materials in the brand’s history – walnut and travertine. The Palatine collection includes a table, a sideboard and seating, which has been credited as the designer’s love letter to Italy, drawing on inspiration from the country’s classic and contemporary architecture. Eclipse mirror, Esther Everaert. Satori rug, Alessandra Benigno. Zungueira light fixture, Valdina Manuel. Celeste 2 armchair, Cedric Ragot. The Palatine dining table features two semi-cylindrical travertine pillars as ..read more

Books are works of art, inside and out. Whether an avid collector, book-clubber or fickle reader, go beyond the bookshelf to display your favourite reads. Designlines sought out some of the most unique book display solutions that to help you amplify your literary collection. Noro Stool Toronto-based designer Chuma Asuzu’s Noro Stool is ideal for displaying your collection in small spaces. Nọrọ, the Igbo word for “stay”, is designed to “celebrate the objects that remain a part of our lives.” The stool can be assembled without nails and provides avid readers a place to enjoy their favourite read ..read more

Now that we have officially entered Spring, it’s time to tuck away your winter worries. In case you missed it – amidst the billowing snowstorm – March 19 marked the official first day of Spring. Although we met that warm-weather milestone, you may still feel a deep freeze in your bones or a chill in your home décor. To help usher in that springtime energy, here is a list of five floral decor products with a design twist to banish the cold weather in your home. Studio Roof Flower Bouquets – Springtime Surprise Tulips, daffodils, lavender, and more! Made of recycled cardboard, these build-i ..read more

Natasha Koifman’s visionary leadership as president of Toronto public relations firm NKPR has positioned the agency as one of Toronto’s most cutting edge. To match its reputation, NKPR has unveiled a glam office space in the city’s West Queen West neighbourhood that challenges traditional notions of workspace design. Working closely with Johnson Chou Interiors, the agency has crafted an office scheme that brightly integrates comfort, practicality and creativity, setting a new standard for workspace aesthetics Toronto’s corporate leaders ought to make note of. “Like many offices transitioning f ..read more

Most of us have faced the challenge of picking a “theme”, whether it be for your birthday party as a kid or weighing the options of modern and chic versus cozy and coastal for your living room. Designlines did some digging to find some innovative pieces that combine design styles, perfectly fitting for the wavering decorator. Eclectic Farmhouse If you find yourself drawn to the comfort of the modern farmhouse style but are eager to add pops of colour and eclectic details, check out Verner Panton’s Pantop lamp. Designed in 1980, the re-editioned lamp’s flaring shade appears bell-like, emulating ..read more

Kit Kemp, co-owner and creative director of Firmdale Hotels and principal of her namesake design studio, has a knack for pattern-punching styles. With inspiration from New Fort, a national park in England where she spends her summers, Kemp’s latest collection with Annie Selke draws on historic references and personal memories as inspiration. It consists of earthy hues, nature-inspired motifs and handcrafted details, including hand appliqué, embroidery and cutwork. Here are a few of our favourite pieces. Knight Wood Cutwork Coverlet This coverlet is designed with lightweight quilting and kantha ..read more

Nestled among the lush terrain of a quiet neighbourhood in North York, a newly renovated mid-century split-level by Dewson Architects epitomizes the firm’s prowess in tackling formidable projects. Informed by the home’s surrounding environment – including a prominent ravine – the project came with a landscape of regulatory hurdles. Yet, given its knack for heritage preservation and sustainable design, the firm utilized a scheme of site-specific architecture to achieve a contemporary dwelling that takes into account the environment and the clients’ evolving needs. A main-floor entrance was car ..read more