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[Oznell]

I wish House and Garden UK had shown the outside of this Toronto house--  judging by the interior architecture, it must be striking.

Designer Ashley Montgomery did the kitchen.  There were only a couple of shots of it, but what's there, is choice. 

Love the intricate plaster crown molding, vintage chandelier, (there's a beautiful ceiling medallion that the chandelier goes into), the burnished copper counter top on island, the Calacatta Monet marble backsplash and perimeter counter top, the custom-built whimsically wavy counter stools.... 

I hoped this supposedly closer-in photo would show more detail, but it's not really.  Oh, another love of mine is the sophisticated color combo of pale blue ( arched hood and trim), and burgundy ( the island)   The plaid fabric shade by Linwood incorporates both colors.   

At least here below they showed it from a different angle.  Toronto designer Ashley Montgomery, on the left, says her style is "old world, re-imagined".   Homeowner Rivki Rabinowitz, on the right, is a food blogger and podcaster,  who describes her style as "a grandma who likes to party". 

I think the homeowner chose the right designer for this project.  Rivki said that in her previous kitchen, she had all neutrals, thinking to play it safe.  You can tell, that "safe" is not her style.  To her, that previous kitchen was sterile, and she determined this one would be different.

I imagine that a food blogger, with all the cooking and spending time in the kitchen, would really need one that was sympatico! 

Had never heard of "Calacatta Monet"  marble before--  it is described as a base of ivory, with natural burgundy/ lilac veins running through it.  How harmonious with this room.

The pale blue color of the hood (and walls and trim, not visible in these photos) is Farrow and Ball's "Borrowed Light",  and the burgundy of the island is Benjamin Moore's "Raphael".

For all its 'luxe',  the room feels inviting and cozy to me.   

[on the bay]

That is really charming and warm  with an old world elegance.

[catter70]

Not a fan.

[Marsha2003]

I think the pale blue hood and the plaid fabric look like they belong in a different kitchen.

[ECBG]

The colors flow, but I prefer neutrals, items like flowers or baskets, or food colors in a kitchen.

[Somertime]

That crown molding is toooooooooo die for!

[sometimesQVCaddict]

I like the fruit bowl and vase on the island. And the floors. The rest I'd rip out to the studs. That's all I'll say on that.

[River Song]

Nope, nope, nope.

[shoptilyadropagain]

I think it looks like a hodge podge of materials, colors and styles. Definitely not for me.

[CAcableGirl2]

If you got rid of the curtain, and made all the cabinets that beautiful blue color, I would like it.  

Thank you posting - I love looking at how others see various rooms.