My Houzz: Youthful Freshness for a Traditional Toronto Home (17 photos)

Houzz Contributor. The principal of Hannotte Interiors in Toronto ( http://www.hannotteinteriors.com), with an MA in Museum Studies which informs my philosophy of design, and the ideas of place, home, and the narratives we create with objects we love. I side with craft and concept, and work to cultivate personality and honesty in my work.
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For 30-year-old Lauren Bunton, finding ways to modernize her traditional, century-old Toronto home and collection of rustic antiques became her biggest remodeling challenge. “I walked into the living room one day and realized it looked just like my grandmother’s parlor,” says Bunton, who’s vice president and director of sales at Hosted Villas. “I have since worked to find pieces of art, lighting and more recently flooring that keeps the space looking fresh and modern – like one a 30-year-old lives in, and not, stylish as she is, my 90-plus grandmother.” By opening up rooms and revamping the kitchen, but still honoring the home’s traditional roots by adding century-old wainscoting, Bunton created a cool space befitting her age. And yet it’s something in which even her grandmother would feel right at home.
Houzz at a GlanceWho lives here: Lauren BuntonLocation: High Park neighborhood of TorontoSize: 2,500 square feet; 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
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Want a Clear Decorating Conscience? Try Recycled Glass (7 photos)

Pros: Recycled glass can be colored and backlit, and can have various textured finishes applied, so the design choices are bountiful. More important, there is an expansive glass recycling culture in both the United Kingdom and the United States, which eliminates any need to buy recycled glass products from other countries if you live there; you won’t trash its green credentials with unnecessary transportation.

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Let’s Play: Design! The Board Game (10 photos)

Gather some friends and print out these pages for old-fashioned design-friendly fun

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Designing all day (and all night) long can be exhausting. And sometimes you need to take a break. Wouldn’t it be great if you could just kick back with a few like-minded design-savvy friends and relax? But what would you do? Fortunately I’ve devised the perfect distraction in the form of the world’s most angst-ridden board game. Enjoy!
Ideabook published on June 11, 2013.
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Great Design Plant: Deer Grass (5 photos)

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Plants should look good in the garden, but they should also do good too. Deer grass ( Muhlenbergia rigens)is a no-brainer: native, adaptable, wildlife food source and shelter. It’s said that the successful sweep of this welcome western United States native can be attributed to Native Americans, who among other things wove its foliage into baskets and storage vessels. While we have only ourselves to blame for the rampant spread of many undesirable plants, deer grass reminds us of humans’ good deeds.
The western United States consists of many diverse growing conditions and climates – not all of them the friendliest or easiest to manage. Consider this unthirsty, easygoing native your free pass; it can handle situations from occasional frost and intense sun to drought and seasonal flooding.
Ideabook published on June 12, 2013.
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Guest Picks: 20 Easy-to-Add Kitchen Counter Spaces (20 photos)

A buffet is the perfect storage solution for holding dishes, napkins and wineglasses. Maximize prep space on your counter by placing already prepared food on the buffet. You can use this piece in the dining room or foyer, or even as an entertainment center.

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Evoke Old-World Romance With Vintage Silver (10 photos)

Working Vintage Silver Into Your Decor Adding vintage and antique pieces to a modern space can be a little tricky. However, mixing silver-colored accessories with slightly industrial pieces has been on the uptick for a few years now. If you want a more laid-back look but don’t want to go Shabby Chic, try adding a few substantial pieces that balance with something more masculine. In this photo, the large loving cups and tea servers feel less frivolous in the black open cabinet.

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Mother-in-Law’s Tongue: Surprisingly Easy to Please (9 photos)

Not convinced yet? I recently discovered that Sansevieria is a flowering plant. Most of us aren’t able to give it the conditions it loves in order to flower, but if you put your plant outside in the summer heat, you may have some success.
Additionally, take a look at the root system, which is similar to ginger. To divide plants and make new ones, one simply cuts the root, called a rhizome, and replants the pieces, with their corresponding leaves, in a new pot. So, if your thumb is just slightly green, within a few years, you could have enough pots of Sansevieria to start giving to friends.
Plant care tips:
Light requirements: Thrives in bright light but can also tolerate total shade and even partial darkness.

Temperature: Loves heat but is an adaptable houseplant. Try to place in areas above 50 F.

Water: Do not overwater, ever. Water roughly once a month in the winter and every two weeks at most in the summer. This plant will not tolerate overly wet soil and easily develops root rot, so only add water to soil that is completely dry.

Soil: Use cactus mix, basic well-draining potting soil that contains no fertilizer, or combine basic potting soil with pumice.

Feeding: Not necessary. If desired,Sansevieria should be fertilized with nitrogen-free fertilizer only, and during summer months.

General care: Dust leaves regularly to keep them looking attractive and to allow the plant to absorb maximum light.

Air purification: Sansevieria species are believed to act as good air purifiers by removing toxins from the air. Additionally, the plantabsorbs carbon dioxide by day and releases oxygen by night, which makes them suitable bedroom plants, though not usually recommended for children’s bedrooms (see below).

Poison index: Sansevieria leaves are potentially poisonous if ingested and should be kept out of small children’s reach.

Natural habitat: Sansevieria trifasciata grows naturally in tropical West Africa.
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The Champion C4501 has 3 beds and 2 baths and is 1820 sq. ft. This manufactured home is built by Champion Home Builders of Dresden, Tennessee and is available in Tennessee and the surrounding states. For more information about manufactured, please visit http://www.championhomes.com.

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How to Make Any Small Room Seem Bigger (12 photos)

Built-ins, like this bed, take up a smaller footprint than freestanding pieces of furniture. And because the furniture is part of the surrounding architecture, it takes up less visual space as well. Plus, you can get the benefit of extra storage.

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How to Pick a Kitchen Backsplash That Wows (9 photos)

Choose Your MaterialTile. The good news: You’ve finally settled on a tile backsplash. The bad news: The selection process has just begun. Cement, subway, mosaic, patterned or laser cut? This guide will give you the pros and cons for each one, along with styling tips.
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