Kitchens with Christine

The Architect Is In: Jerome Buttrick Talks Kitchen Design

Have a pressing kitchen design question? For the next 48 hours, Jerome Buttrick of Buttrick Wong Architects, a member of the Remodelista Architect and Designer Directory, is on call to answer your queries. If you've survived a kitchen remodel (or a start-from-scratch project), you know the complexities—and the value of an architect's input. Here's a chance to learn from the expert; post your questions in the comments section below. Read more.

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  • Friday May 18, 2012
    Issue: The Northern Light
  • Shopper's Diary with Sarah

    A Perfect Day in Toronto

    We asked our favorite Canadian couple, John Baker and Juli Daoust (the owners of Mjolk in Toronto, one of the best housewares shops anywhere), to take us on a design and culinary tour of the city.
    Read more · Published at 2:30PM
  • Furniture with Alexa

    Deal of the Day: Adaptable Table from Muuto

    One of our favorite tables is currently on sale (it's down from $1,200 to $499; if our math is right, you save $701) at Design Within Reach. Designed by Stockholm-based TAF Architects for Muuto, the table is a future classic; at this price, I'm thinking of taking the leap.
    Read more · Published at 10:30AM
  • Restaurant Visit with Julie

    Industrial Luxe in Toronto: Quince Bistro

    The recently overhauled interiors of Quince, a neighborhood bistro in the heart of midtown Toronto, feature an understated glamor, thanks to walls lined with antiqued mirrors, ornate architectural fragments used as decor, rows of gleaming copper pots, and subtle graffiti touches.
    Read more · Published at 8:30AM
  • House Call with Julie

    Living Above the Shop: Marche St. George in Vancouver

    Yesterday's NY Times piece "How to Tell if You're Living an Over-Propped Life" (that, and the discovery of Fuck Your Noguchi Coffee Table) has us is wondering if it's possible to be original anymore when it comes to interior design.
    Read more · Published at 6:30AM
  • Style Counsel with Christine

    A Canadian Cobbler in London

    This season's neon shoes from London shoe designer Tracey Neuls’ TN 29 collection have got even me considering adding a dash of color to my wardrobe.
    Read more · Published at 3:30AM
  • Hardware with Janet

    Hardware: Cabinet Latch Roundup

    Cabinet latches harken back to the days before magnets were used in cabinet hardware to secure cupboard fronts. Personally, I like the sturdiness, retro style, and functionality of old-fashioned latches; here's a roundup of favorites.
    Read more · Published at 1:30AM
  • Thursday May 17, 2012
    Issue: The Northern Light
  • DIY with Christine

    An Instant Guest Bedroom—Made from Canvas

    According to our friend Charlie Scott, the one drawback to living in an open loft space is the the lack of a guest bedroom. Imagine his surprise when his sister sewed him a guest bedroom fabricated from canvas.
    Read more · Published at 1:30PM
  • Kitchen with Sarah

    Steal This Look: Toronto Kitchen by Jennifer Hannotte

    When Toronto-based interiors stylist Jennifer Hannotte of Russett and Empire Interiors set out to update her kitchen, she was aiming for a Scandinavian cottage feel. With a limited budget (and some basic materials like plywood), she managed to create the clean rustic vibe she was seeking.
    Read more · Published at 11:45AM
  • Cottages, Cabins & Studios with Janet

    A Floating House on Lake Huron

    This floating holiday home gives new meaning to the term "lake cabin"; designed by Michael Meredith and Hilary Sample of design office MOS Design, the combination cabin/boat dock is located on an island in Lake Huron, Ontario, and floats atop a structure of steel pontoons.
    Read more · Published at 6:30AM
  • Accessories with Julie

    Contact Voyaging: Canoe Paddles as Art

    A reader clued us in to Contact Voyaging, a partnership between Alex Jowett and David Barclay, who create hand-painted canoe paddles based on the international maritime signal flag system.
    Read more · Published at 3:30AM
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