Iris Benaroia

Toronto

Lifestyle Writer and Editor at Freelance

I write for @houseandhome @TorontoLife @hgtvcanada @chatelaine. Saturdays in @nationalpost. Hardcore bibliophile. Owner of 19 half-finished McSweeneys ramblings

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Articles

How a photographer and a designer turned a commercial studio into a colourful crash pad

2 weeks ago | torontolife.com | Iris Benaroia

In 2014, Peter Chou, a food photographer, and his wife, Anne Bancroft, an interior designer, bought a 1,200-square-foot commercial loft in the Fashion District. Peter was looking for a commercial studio, and the natural light filtering in from the 35-foot wraparound factory windows was irresistible. In addition to fantastic city views, the loft also has 12-foot ceilings and open ductwork. And all the units in the 10-storey building are zoned for live-work, which is rare.
Urban living: Cottage life, city address

2 weeks ago | nationalpost.com | Iris Benaroia

Advertisement 1Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentA few years ago, Mischa Couvrette took a mood-boosting jog by the Humber River, near the South Kingsway. Sign In or Create an AccountArticle contentArticle contentTrotting by tall trees along the water was rejuvenating for Couvrette.
Release Your Inner Fairy With Whimsical Fairycore Decor

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Emma Yardley |Shorey Andrews |Iris Benaroia

If you’re anything like me, you might notice something different on your For You Page lately. Every other post might seem to be boasting twinkly lights and mushroom lamps. That’s because the Fairycore aesthetic is having a major moment. If you’re unfamiliar with it, the trend is inspired by everything fairy-like: whimsy, magical and earthy — just as fairies are. When considering this home decor style, ditch minimalistic aesthetics and think eclectic maximalism.
Could Tariffs Impact the Cost of Buying a Home in Canada?

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Emma Yardley |Shorey Andrews |Iris Benaroia

We’ve been hearing a lot about tariffs lately and how they’ll affect us as they continue to unroll. You’re probably paying extra attention to the situation, especially if you’re looking to invest in a home and wondering how the roller-coaster market will affect your purchasing power. While the situation continues to evolve as political leaders hatch their plans and retaliations, here’s what we know about how tariffs could impact the cost of buying a home in Canada in the near future.
These 6 Aesthetics Will Be Taking Over This Summer, According to Etsy

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Emma Yardley |Shorey Andrews |Iris Benaroia

As we count down the days until summer, many of us are also dreaming about the new aesthetics and decor items that will give our homes a glow-up. While navigating popular and emerging trends can be exciting, it might also be overwhelming. Sometimes, even the trendiest of us need some guidance and insights. Etsy’s latest Summer/Spring edit is a pretty good place to start.
7 Canadian-Made Cleaning Products to Check Out

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Emma Yardley |Shorey Andrews |Iris Benaroia

It’s about that time of year when you’re ready to toss the dust bunnies, reorganize the closet, and deep clean those rooms of your home that feel a little extra lived-in. Spring cleaning hits us all in different ways, but one thing most of us have in common is that we tend to use a variety of cleaning products to help us tidy up around the house. You may feel inspired to invest in more Canadian products this year, so why not extend that to your cleaning lineup?
Thinking big picture | National Post

1 month ago | nationalpost.com | Iris Benaroia

Skip to ContentAdvertisement 1 • • You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. Article contentIt’s hard to pinpoint exactly when people decided that art should be the size of a bathtub, but here we are: Giant art is trending in residential interiors.
Budget Finds for Your Passover Seder Table — Plus One Splurge - Home Network

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Iris Benaroia |Nataly Cure |Amber Dowling |Lydia Hrycko

Passover peeps, are you ready to eat, drink, kvetch and launch into off-key renditions of Dayenu? How about abstaining from unleavened bread and speed-reading the Haggadah? The two-day holiday of Passover — pesach in Hebrew — is coming up. Between shaping a conveyor belt of matzoh balls, grating apples and walnuts for charoset (the yummy seder staple), and searching for tasty grain-free desserts, we’re sure the last thing you want to do is overthink decorating. So don’t.
Renovation Resort Season 2 – Shop the Look - | Home Network

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Amber Dowling |Iris Benaroia |Lydia Hrycko |Maca Atencio

Scott and Bryan are back for another season of Renovation Resort! Follow along each week as four new teams of talented contractor-designer duos compete to take home the title of champions and the life-changing prize of $100,000. Read on to find out where you can find all of the stunning pieces to create your own sweet reno resort. Watch new episodes every Sundays at 9 p.m. ET/PT on Home Network. You can also stream the series on STACKTV. Try it free today!
Six Coffee Makers Under $300 to Cheer Up Your Morning

1 month ago | homenetwork.ca | Iris Benaroia

For most of us, that first morning coffee is a welcoming kick in the tush that starts the day. And a cup of coffee is an anticipated afternoon pick-me-up — especially if you’re meeting a friend for some hot goss — but we digress. No need to rush out to the corner café for a morning fix; these budget-friendly coffee makers under $300 are reliable machines that have the added bonus of elevating your countertop, too. Some come in sassy hues, others are minimal and mellow.