A WAY WITH WOOD
Works warm up home decor
Natural elements have been at the forefront of 2017’s interior decorating trends, with glass, mixed metals and stone leading the way. Wood’s also making a comeback in a big way: Homeowners are opting for natural finishes on cabinetry, exposed ceiling beams and furniture crafted from reclaimed wood. By adding natural wood furniture and finishes, you create warmth and texture while achieving a classic look that’s both cozy and inviting. Check out these works created in Ontario using Ontario Wood.
LAID-BACK IN LUXURY
Art Deco’s bold colours and repeating geometric patterns are often drawn from nature: Honeycombs, circles and fractals are all part of the natural world around us. When we craft these patterns with natural materials, it adds an additional layer of depth, further connecting us to the wilderness and the untamed part of our world. This Art Deco Barrel Chair by Michael Waram is the perfect addition to any nature-inspired space.
BEAUTIFUL BOWLS
As fruits and vegetables come into season, it’s nice to have a bowl dedicated to local fruit, or perhaps a serving bowl for salads. If you’re looking for something warm and rustic, consider this Large Natural-Edge Maple Bowl by S. Dunbar Turnings, based in Kitchener. It features the natural and irregular outside bark of the Hard Sugar Maple from which it was turned.
COZY KITCHEN
Kitchen storage solutions for items in smaller quantities, such as spices, are in an odd spot: Many of the options available are crafted using plastic or glass, and often look out of place on our countertops. For those of you looking for a fashionable storage solution that also brings warmth to your kitchen, consider these Salt Keepers by Michael Finkelstein, handcrafted in Ontario using local trees.
SERVING IN STYLE
Spring and Summer often get people excited about embracing the outdoors — even if that outdoors is their patio or backyard. And, for those of us wanting to host family and friends for get-togethers, it’s a wonderful opportunity to sit, relax and enjoy some good food with good company. Get the conversation started with something unique, like this Live-Edge Yellow Birch Serving Tray by North on Sixty. Made with Spalted Yellow Birch from the Algonquin region, it’s guaranteed to draw attention.
SIMPLY STUNNING
While grand works are awesome, we can relish in the finer things — the small details that bring everything together. These simple wood Hot Plates, by Shop 116, are a testament to that esthetic: Their modern, clean lines emphasize the natural beauty of the wood grain and figure and their chamfered edges provide a soft, tactile experience that allows them to be picked up with ease. Each set features four small plates that can stack neatly in a square.