In This Episode
Take decorating lessons from the curated-cool home of trend expert Karen Von Hahn, who mixes classic prints, Deco furniture and even disco-era finds in a fresh way. H&H expert Peter Paquette demonstrates how to make an affordable yet sculptural DIY cedar cube table, perfect for indoors or outdoors. (Get the pattern and supply list.) Plus, design editor Cameron MacNeil transforms a tired family room into a budget-chic office for kids.
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Karen Von Hahn’s House Tour
See photos of Karen von Hahn’s house in the August 2010 issue of House & Home
Design of addition, John Tong, 3rd Uncle Design, Toronto (416) 504-5890 or visit 3rduncle.com; contracting, SCE Construction, Etobicoke, Ont. (416) 236-0276. Backyard: Wood plates, Coo Coo U, Buffalo, N.Y. (716) 432-6216; glass dining table, The Door Store, Toronto (416) 863-1590 or visit thedoorstore.ca; dining chairs, Design Within Reach, Toronto (416) 977-4003 or visit dwr.com; armchairs, Queen West Antique Centre, Toronto (416) 588-2212; Silver Cluny place setting, Pavillon Christofle, Montreal (514) 987-1242 or visit christofle.com; linen napkins, DwellStudio, visit dwellstudio.com. Mantel: Plexiglas table lighters, The Rogue Gallery, Toronto (416) 462-1800; vintage leather and chrome chairs, Brimfield, visit brimfield.com. Front hallway: Cole & Son Trees wallpaper, Kravet Canada (to the trade), call 1-800-535-3258 or visit kravetcanada.com for showrooms across Canada; Lucite coat rack, Source UK, Toronto (416) 357-5007 or visit sourceuk.ca; antique bird and nest prints, Portobello Road Antiques Market, visit portobelloroad.co.uk. Dining room screens: Painted screens, Anything Goes, Toronto (416) 934-0565. Family room: Josef Frank fabric (on armchair and ottoman), Svenskt Tenn, visit svenskttenn.se; throw (on back of couch), Elementos Argentinos, visit elementosargentinos.com.ar; velvet tie-dyed pillows, Constantine, Toronto (416) 929-1177 or visit constantineinteriors.com; artwork, Douglas Walker, Nicholas Metivier Gallery, Toronto (416) 205-9000 or visit metiviergallery.com; floor lamp, Jackson Falk, Toronto (647) 347-9112 or visit jacksonfalk.ca. Dining room: Goodform chairs, Up Country, Burlington, Ont. (905) 333-3088, Toronto (416) 366-7477 or visit upcountry.com; scientific botanical print, Brimfield, visit brimfield.com; carpet, David Hicks, visit dh1970.com. Living room (toward window): Velvet pillows, Constantine, Toronto (416) 929-1177 or visit constantineinteriors.com; throw, DwellStudio, visit dwellstudio.com; folded paper painting by Douglas Walker, Nicholas Metivier Gallery, Toronto (416) 205-9000 or visit metiviergallery.com; coffee table, Brimfield, visit brimfield.com; wall colour, Cornforth White (228), Farrow & Ball, Toronto (416) 920-0200, 1-877-363-1040 or visit farrow-ball.com for retailers across Canada. Built-in: Custom Sunbrella fabric pillows, upholstery, The Big Stuff, Toronto (416) 921-0696 or visit thebigstuff.ca. Bedroom: Putty-coloured coverlet, peacock sham, throw cushion, DwellStudio, visit dwellstudio.com; custom headboard, bedskirt, Au Lit, call 1-800-363-6080 or visit aulitfinelinens.com; bedside table, L’Atelier, Toronto (416) 966-0200; Lucite lamp, Decorum Decorative Finds, Toronto (416) 966-6829; art, Art Interiors, Toronto (416) 488-3157 or visit artinteriors.ca; wall colour, Skylight (205), Farrow & Ball, Toronto (416) 920-0200, 1-877-363-1040 or visit farrow-ball.com for retailers across Canada. Bathroom: White towels, toiletries, mat, sponge, Ginger’s Bath Centre, Toronto (416) 787-1787 or 1-888-444-3292; custom vanity, Ground Floor, Toronto (416) 538-2400; Moroccan pouf, Tazi Designs, visit tazidesigns.com for ordering information. Kitchen: Custom millwork, Ground Floor, Toronto (416) 538-2400; Jesus Garcia stools, Kiosk, Toronto (416) 539-9665, (416) 601-1661 or visit kioskdesign.ca.
DIY Side Table
LePage – No More Nails adhesive
Caulking gun
Vice grips
4 - 2X2 cedar lumber
6 - 2X4 cedar lumber
2 - 4X4 cedar lumber
Super Slidex felt pads
Budget-Chic Home Office
Desk, storage units, artwork – IKEA
Bulletin board – Grand & Toy
Chairs – Structube
Desk light – Crate & Barrel
Carpet squares – Fedora – flor.com
Slipcover fabric – Drake 93J5351 – Joannefabrics.com
Sofa pillows – Bev Hisey
Paint – Cloud White – Benjamin Moore
RUNTIME: 12:49
RELEASED: July 05, 2010
RELEASED: July 05, 2010
