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A worn-out couch not only looks aw-ful (no doubt saggy and puckered fabric, a few wine stains etc.), but it’s proven to be very hard on your

back to sit slumped into the mire.We had a cream fabric sofa in the TV room

that had seen better days. You would find your-self slowly pitching over towards the other person on the couch, as the cushions were not

level. It makes you lazy, and you certainly don’t want guests to see your sofa atrocity either!

My travels for a replacement were borne of convenience and time constraints. Luckily for me, the South Granville area between West 7th and 8th is a virtual mecca of seating heaven. No need to burn fuel zipping out to the suburban big-box stores - these merchants have it covered.

We ended up selecting a black and pebbly-textured bonded leather couch from Urban Brick, which was very inexpensive and easy

to wipe clean. I added in the complementary ottoman to use as a coffee table – simply put a tray or sheet of plexi-glass on top – voila! I picked up some gorgeous black and silver throw cushions at Urban Barn next door.

Now I know at the price point, this sofa isn’t going to be handed down to the grandchildren, but I’m fine with it. Now, a few years ago, EQ3 across the street was opening, and there I purchased a brown microfibre couch that is condo-sized depth. You wouldn’t believe what

a difference it makes in a small place.Another great spot for higher end pieces,

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Overall, the service, expertise, low-pressure environment and general friendly atmosphere makes shopping the seating stores on South Granville a real pleasure. (Go to page EW23 for more sofa sensibility).

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It is widely known that improvements to kitchens and bathrooms often reap the greatest return on investment. When making changes to the kitchen, paying at-

tention to the trend of kitchen entertaining can make the room even more valuable — should a homeowner choose to sell in the future. Gear-ing renovations around kitchen entertaining also makes the space desirable for current ho-meowners.

Here are some renovation decisions to con-sider that can make the kitchen an ideal gathe-ring spot for family and friends.

Space: The best kitchens for entertaining feature an open floor plan. For homeowners who have limited space, the first decision may be to expand the kitchen by building an extension on the home or taking down a wall. Many homeowners find that spacious eat-in kitchens are preferable over a small kitchen and formal dining area. So if a dining room abuts the kit-chen, remove the wall to create a large kitchen space.

Multiple islands: Instead of one large island, consider two islands. They are less cumbersome, making it easier for guests to easily traverse the kitchen. One island can be set up with a prep sink and wine cooler, while the other can feature a countertop-mounted induction stovetop for convenience and safety. A few tall stools around the back of

one island can provide seating while prepping, or for simple conversation.

Company cleanup: Think about large sinks that can accommodate tall pots and pans, such as a double-basin apron sink. Drawer-style dishwashers can be instal-led so that delicate china and glassware can be washed separately from grimy pots. This segre-gated style means homeowners can save money by washing smaller loads as needed.

Gathering niche: A butler’s pantry or another alcove equipped with beverage centre enables guests to gather in an area away from the main cooking and preparation space.

Breakfast nook: Cosy banquette seating nestled next to a pic-ture window is a great spot for early-mor-ning coffee or when overnight guests trickle down for a hearty breakfast. Decorative brick

or stone—or even a fireplace next to the nook—completes the warm and fuzzy feel of the area.

Large table: Homeowners who do a lot of hosting can benefit from a table that seats many. Purchase a large table or one that can be expanded with a drop-in leaf.

Hidden appliances: The kitchen should be decorated according to homeowners’ preferences. Key appliances such as dishwashers, refrigerators and even ovens can be masked with cabinet facing, so they blend right into the rest of the cabinetry. A lar-ger refrigerator with features for entertaining, such as room for platters or bakery cakes, is ideal for the host and hostess. A separate beve-rage drawer eliminates the need to open the refrigerator repeatedly.

Lighting: Homeowners should consider many different lighting sources. Pendant lights over islands illuminate these workstations. Recessed ligh-ting under cabinets can brighten countertop areas that tend to be dark. A chandelier or bold fixture over the table shows off the amazing meal.

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by Jessica Kerr, contributing writer

Whether you want to update your living space or start from scratch, make sure to have fun but don’t

forget about function.When you’re looking to outfit a living or

family room, it’s important to ask yourself a couple of questions: How is the room going to be used and how many people do you want to be able to accommodate.

“A lot of it is determined by function,” says Lower Mainland interior designer Sarah Gal-lop.

People with kids and pets will want to choose furniture for its durability; those with a larger family or who entertain frequently will want to ensure there’s plenty of seating.

“Think about how you live and how you’re going to use it,” Gallop says.

There are a number of options out there that can pull double duty for those looking to maxi-mize seating options. Benches or ottomans can serve as a table or a place to sit when entertain-ing a crowd.

Both Gallop and redesigner Eleanor Hunter recommend starting with the largest piece of furniture when looking to change things up. In most cases that’s going to be the couch, which is, typically, the most expensive piece of furni-ture in the room.

Both advocate playing it a bit safer when it comes to the fabric and colour of the couch. Sticking with a neutral tone in a more durable fabric will give the piece a longer lifespan.

“You want it to be long lasting,” Gallop says. “That makes more sense with the bigger piece.”

It also makes the most sense to start with the

couch when deciding on the layout of furniture in the room.

Hunter, who is also a home stager, recom-mends finding, or creating, a focal point in the room. That could be an architectural point, such as a fireplace or a window with a fabulous view, or one that you can create and move, such as a TV or a piece of art.

The couch, she says, should be placed facing the focal point. From there, the other pieces - a loveseat, chairs or other seating elements - should be placed along diagonal lines through-out the room.

“You want a zig-zag effect through your room,” Hunter says.

“Have fun with it ... don’t stay in a rut. Just try moving a couple things and that usually cre-ates a domino effect.”

She does, however, warn people to stay away from putting a couch in front of a window as it tends to block natural light and is not the most aesthetically pleasing view from outside.

For those on a tight budget, you don’t have to shy away from change. Sometimes even just moving the furniture around can make a big difference.

Adding new accent pieces, such as chairs, throws or cushions, to an existing couch can also make a big difference in a room.

Gallop recommends considering reuphol-stering an existing couch or chair if it has “good bones.”

A new slipcover or fabric and stuffing can give an aging yet good quality piece a new lease on life.

Whatever you choose, in the end it comes down to comfort.

“If seating is comfortable and inviting, peo-ple are going to use it,” Gallop says.

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“We took over the entire floor of 11,000 square feet and in the process upgraded theentire building.”

“There were old fluorescents and incandescents everywhere,” says Fraser. “Wereplaced them with LEDs.” Now, the energy bills are projected to run about $1,500less each year. YYoga’s lighting project qualified for a $2,400 incentive from BCHydro—a rebate that Fraser says made a big difference in bringing the project to life.

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by Helen Peterson

The recent IDS West show in Vancouver fea-tured a vast array of

beautiful things and ideas for the home. From luxurious linens and wall coverings to super-hip kitchen designs for the uber-wealthy, there was something sumptuous for every taste.

There was also a fine turn-out of experts from the design world. None more dedicated than a local design team – siblings Dwaina Sprague and Brent Neave of GoodSpace Design Group. Here’s what their unique business can pro-vide to you:

Sprague and Neave say their clients are a big part of the redesign process from begin-ning to end. “The Good Space process consists of three easy meetings coinciding with four key phases, all of which are filled with collaboration, cre-ativity and good clean fun, which are:”

Inform: Our initial intro-duction when we begin to get a sense of what you’re looking for, what you need, and what you want. We make sure you understand the way we work and what our services entail. We discuss pricing. We set a schedule.

Enlighten: Here, we visit your home to get a thor-ough sense of your space. We review the Getting You Started package you complet-

ed since our Inform meeting, including the client profile (don’t worry, it’s not hard). We ask you lots of questions, take lots of measurements, and snap lots of pictures.

Inspire: We take you through the Good Space vision we’ve developed exclusively for you. During this phase, we show you what your space could be, the vision you’ve had for it, and, most impor-tantly, what needs to happen to bring that vision to life. We walk you through it, step by step, page by page.

Support: This phase of the Good Space process is designed to help you with any questions or concerns that may arise during the implementa-tion of your Good Space Plan. It includes after-plan support time with your designer who you can access by phone, e-mail or in person at the Good Space office.

It’s a decorating plan created around you, executed by you. Sprague and Neave’s full slate can be accessed at www.good-space.ca. Photos: GoodSpace

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Autumn brings with it the introduc-tion of comfort food – meat and potatoes, or for vegetarians, tofu and tomatoes. Stick to your ribs

meals make the family feel warm and full and ready to tackle the cold days.

Of course, you want your comfort foods to be nutritious. Take-out from fast-food joints, chock full of white-flour buns and calorific

sauces, well these aren’t what we have in mind.

If you want easy meals that have locked in nutritional goodness and flavour, it’s recom-mended to purchase an electric slow cooker (also known as a crock pot), to get the dinner started in the morning, and the family arrives home at night to delicious dinners, cooked just right.

Here’s a tasty recipe from the President’s Choice kitchens:

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SLOW COOKER LAMB TIKKA MASALA A classic Indian take-away dish you can easily make at home in a slow cooker. A lot of fat comes out of lamb as it cooks, so be sure to skim the fat before serving. Serve with an Indian pickle on the side. Serves 6.

ingredients1 tsp (5 mL), ground sea salt and black peppercorns 1 jar (400 mL) President’s Choice Indian Tikka Masala Cooking Sauce 6 bone-in lamb shoulder chops, about 2 lb/1 kg 2 onions, slicedother vegetables as desired (turnip, carrot, celery)

instructionsCut each chop into three pieces. Sprinkle evenly with spices from grinder. Spray nonstick frying pan with Canola Oil cooking spray and heat over medium-high heat. In batches, brown lamb pieces on all sides, about 7 to 8 minutes. Transfer browned lamb to slow cooker.

Add onions to same frying pan; cook over medium heat until soft and golden, about 5 to 6 minutes. Add onions to lamb. Add tikka masala sauce, stir and cover with lid. Set slow cooker to high and timer to 6 hours. Press start.

Skim excess fat before serving. Serve with Indian Basmati Rice, garnished with fresh coriander, if desired. Serve with Naan bread, if desired.

chef’s tipsStir together browned lamb, onions and tikka masala sauce in stoneware the night before. Cover and refrigerate. In morning, place in slow cooker and set heat and time before going to work.

nutritional information (per 1 cup (250 mL) serving)

Calories 320 CalFat 22 gSodium 550 mgCarbohydrate 9 gFibre 2 gProtein 22 g

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Weed the gardenIn addition to pulling out all dying annuals, make sure to also eliminate all weeds. This will prevent them from seeding and

taking over your garden in the spring.

Add potting soilOnce you’ve cleaned out your garden, add several bags of fresh topsoil and mix it in with the existing soil.

FertilizeIf you haven’t fertilized the soil in your garden since last spring, do it again now. This step will ensure more blooms from a healthier plant.

WaterThis step might seem a bit odd, but watering your garden in the fall is very important. Even though the ground may be damp, by watering, you ensure the fertilizer makes its way deep into the soil, giving plant roots extra oomph to get them through the winter.

Plant perennialsFall is the ideal time to plant hardy fall bulbs (e.g., tulips and daffodils), as they need to rest dormant during the winter. The pointy end of the bulb faces up.

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