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1 week ago | 
houseandhome.com | Gillian Atkins
In this edition of Ask A Designer™, Gillian Atkins, senior designer at Lynda Reeves Design Studio, LRDS, answers your three most commonly asked kitchen design questions. Learn the best way to store small kitchen appliances, whether you should put your sink in the island and more.
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3 weeks ago | 
houseandhome.com | Gillian Atkins
Decorating & Design Author: Gillian Atkins Published on April 2, 2025 Print This ADH Fine Hardware is a proud, third-generation family business specializing in high-quality decorative hardware. Founded in 1986 by Harold Shearer as a mobile locksmith business, the company is now run by his grandson, Luke Shearer. In 2021, ADH expanded to open a second showroom in Montreal and, recently, the Toronto flagship was extensively renovated. The bright, 1,000-square-foot modern warehouse space is a...
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1 month ago | 
houseandhome.com | Gillian Atkins
Decorating & Design Author: Gillian Atkins Published on March 20, 2025 Print This Founded in 1936 in Winnipeg, Robinson Lighting & Bath is a third-generation, family-owned company that has grown into Canada’s largest specialty lighting and bath retailer. With 33 showrooms and warehouses across the country, Robinson is celebrating its latest showroom, a new flagship in Vancouver’s South Granville design district. Spanning two floors, the expansive store features inspired displays of lighting,...
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1 month ago | 
houseandhome.com | Gillian Atkins
Decorating & Design Author: Gillian Atkins Published on March 11, 2025 Print This Nestled in Toronto’s Roncesvalles area, Mararamiro (Mah-ra-ra-mee-roe) is an unexpected treasure trove of thoughtfully curated antiques and home goods. The name comes from owner Tanya Tessier’s partner’s Zimbabwean heritage; it means “a manner of living that encompasses a person’s values and attitudes.” Tanya, who started her career in art and fashion, was ultimately drawn to the handcrafted objects she...
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2 months ago | 
houseandhome.com | Gillian Atkins
Decorating & Design Author: Gillian Atkins Published on February 20, 2025 Print This For nearly 70 years, Ginger’s has been the destination for plumbing fittings in Toronto. Originally a tiny boutique in Yorkville founded by Ginger Eisen in 1961, the successful shop offered a range of high-quality, stylish and unique bathroom and kitchen fixtures. In the early 1990s, the retailer was acquired by Elte and opened in Toronto’s Castlefield Design District. Ginger’s now has a new home on the...
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2 months ago | 
houseandhome.com | Gillian Atkins
Ask A Designer™ Author: Gillian Atkins Published on February 19, 2025 Print This In this Ask A Designer™ column, Gillian Atkins of LRDS shares ideas on how to achieve a modern country living room. Q: We’ve just moved in to our new bungalow and need help furnishing the living room. Right now, we’re making do with the furniture from our townhouse, but we’d like to buy some new pieces for this space. We’re drawn to the modern country look and need some advice. It’s a large space and we want to...
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Jan 21, 2025 | 
houseandhome.com | Gillian Atkins
Ask A Designer™ Author: Gillian Atkins Published on January 21, 2025 Print This In this Ask A Designer™ column, Gillian Atkins of LRDS shares advice for adding color into a great room. Q: A year ago, we moved from a house to a bungalow in the sky, commonly known as a condo. The walls are Seapearl and the trim is Simply White, both by Benjamin Moore. Though it’s one great room, the fireplace area is our living room and the TV area is the family room. Any advice on how to use bold color on...
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
houseandhome.com | Gillian Atkins
Ask A Designer™ Author: Gillian Atkins Published on January 6, 2025 Print This Feature photo by Photographie Intérieure Co., design by Blanc Marine Intérieurs In this Ask A Designer™ column, Gillian Atkins of LRDS shares advice for adding character to a builder-basic kitchen. Q: I’d like to restore some of the old farmhouse feel to my kitchen — the house was built in the 1850s. I’ve already redone the floors, and now I want to get rid of the grey walls and mosaic backsplash. I’m not sure what...
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Oct 23, 2024 | 
houseandhome.com | Gillian Atkins
Ask A Designer™ Author: Gillian Atkins Updated on October 30, 2024 Print This In this Ask A Designer™ column, Gillian Atkins of LRDS shares advice for designing a mudroom-office combo. Q: I need your help with my tiny back room, which is about 7½’ x 10′, with a low ceiling that’s just over 7′. It’s the entrance we use most, plus it also serves as our home office. How do I make it look nice while maximizing storage and functionality? — S.O., Toronto A: Your back entry space calls for...
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Aug 13, 2024 | 
houseandhome.com | Gillian Atkins
Ask A Designer™ Author: Gillian Atkins Published on August 13, 2024 Print This In this Ask A Designer™ column, Gillian Atkins of LRDS shares advice for creating layered lighting. Keep scrolling to shop elements of the look! Products: Grammercy Park floor lamp in Matte Black by Z-Lite, $540. Modern Komfort Products: Greyson table lamp in Oak, approx. $543. Soho Home Products: 7-Inch Iva 2-Light sconce in Bronze by Aerin, Approx. $932. Visual Comfort Products: Irresistible Organic Charm 1 Light...
