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Banish The Winter Blahs!

Do you need a booster shot of style inspiration to see you

through the season? Maybe an injection of colour or a dose of new design ideas? Whatever’s ailing your decor, we hope you

find the remedy here.

Fashion statementThe houndstooth pattern originated

in the Scottish Lowlands. The design was woven into wool cloth and became a

mainstay in men’s apparel for many years. Today, this classic knows no boundaries. Shown here as a striking backdrop to a modern, sleek interior, the Jackie-OH! wallcovering in Slate on Silver Mylar

is from the Risky Business II Collection by York Wallcoverings. At $79.99 per single roll, it is also available in five other colour combinations.

yorkwall.com

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We’ve goT a CRUsh on…this blushing chaise from EQ3. Yet, no one could accuse the Crush Chaise of being shy. Dressed to impress in Pieni Unikko Marimekko print fabric, this number is sure to raise your tempera-ture…and, a few eyebrows. Exclusive to the brand’s new Liberty Village location at 51 Hanna Avenue, which features a Marimekko shop-in-shop, the chaise retails for $899. Also available online at eq3.com

HoMEgrown gooDnEss

Put the zero-mile diet at your fingertips with the

eco-friendly Urban Cultiva-tor. This dishwasher-sized appliance lets you grow

fresh, organic microgreens and herbs in your own

home. Starting at $2,200. urbancultivator.net

for your viewing pleasureYou don’t have to be a Trekkie to appreciate the UFO-design of this sleek Curtis DVD player. Whatever film genre takes pride of place in your movie collection this is the perfect complement to your home theatre. Priced under $40; available at Walmart. walmart.ca

A Real GEM!

Pantone’s Colour of the Year is Emerald #17-5641. It is said to

be a colour of elegance and beauty that enhances a sense of well-being, balance and harmony. This lively and lush green could fit easily into your home decor by way of a feature wall in a great room to mirror an adjacent

garden. Or, on a smaller scale, a handcrafted throw draped lazily over your favourite reading chair.

UnexpeCTed dash of ColoURnot only is the 3iE thermostat by warmup available in eight decor-sensitive colours ($199), it’s a marvel of innovation, automatically adjusting to changing conditions in the room, the house and even the seasons. To learn more about 3iE’s Active Energy Manage-ment™ functions, visit warmup.ca

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WhaT a BRighT idea

Even though this clever use of space

is not available to the mass market, we

couldn’t resist sharing this with you. The

Cocoon gently nestles fresh produce in the

berth below while offering you the oppor-tunity to exercise your green thumb by plant-ing fresh herbs on the upper deck. Be sure to

visit this website for more ingenious designs,

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SwEEt SLUMBER SUitE

Octaspring is not your cookie-cutter sleep system. Neither spring-based nor made strictly of memory foam, it fuses both

protocols into memory foam springs for the ultimate sleep experience. Three different

mattresses are available exclusively at Sleep Country in Canada. Pricing ranges from

$1,899 to $4,599. octaspring.ca

Wheel oF FortuneNo more wondering if the dog has squirrelled away a pair of your prized pumps. For men and women, the Shoe Wheel ($60) makes it easy to maintain lefts with rights in plain sight. Colour-coding your footwear, however, is entirely up to you; we won’t tell a soul. rakkudesigns.com

SMALL CApACity

HiGH EffiCiEnCy

It’s a simple equation: high- performance homes require

smaller-capacity furnaces. At a time when standard 50,000-

60,000 BTU systems stand accused of short cycling and wasted efficiency, resulting in

inconsistent temperature control, Wolf Steel has met the demand to support today’s high-perfor-mance home with the 9200

Series small-capacity gas furnace, starting at 30,000 BTUs. napoleonhomecomfort.ca

PErsonAL PrEfErEnCE

From its striking appearance and stunning feature set to its sensible water efficiency, Numi represents a new standard of excellence in the bathroom. Unmatched design integrity and cutting edge automation offer you the ultimate in personal comfort and cleansing. kohler.ca