House & Home

H&H SEPTEMBER 2016 71

ABOVE: Robert (right) and

Bob in the living room of their

Toronto condo. Classic taupe

walls let an abstract drawing

by Henry Saxe stand out.

“It’s got an amazing energy”

Robert says of the piece.

The coffee table and sofa are

reproductions of André Arbus

designs from the 1930s by

Baker. Wall colour Archive

(227) Farrow & Ball; sofa

coffee table Studio b; floor

lamp Circa Lighting.

LEFT: A neutral rug by Barbara

Barry defines the living area

and provides relief against

the dark floors. To make the

space feel cosier and more

traditional Robert chose full-

height velvet drapes — “the

longer the better” — and

8"-high crown moulding.

A Moorish folding screen

cleverly hides the unsightly

HVAC system panel. Tr i m

colour Dimity (2008) Farrow

& Ball; rug chairs Studio b;

screen Decorum Decorative

Finds; drapery fabric by Powell

& Bonnell Télio; yellow artwork

by Wanda Koop.

Don’t be afraid to hang art
above eye level. Placed high
a boldly coloured piece makes
a compelling vertical vignette