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The Dynamic Duo

When two top-tier designers renovate their design space and their mindset, beautiful spaces merge and exquisite results ensue. Harvey Wise and Robin Nadel — celebrating the fifth anniversary of their partnership this year — are a genuine force in the world of luxurious interiors, and we were excited to visit their newly renovated offices.

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The Brilliant, Beautiful, and Ultra-Useful Design World of Karim Rashid

If you know anything about Karim Rashid, it’s probably the fact that he’s one of the planet’s most prolific designers. Dubbed the “prince of plastic,” Rashid has made an undeniable mark on industrial and interior design, having designed everything from trash-cans and jewellery to hotels and martini glasses. His versatility and talent know no bounds, and lifestyle editor Jeanne Beker couldn’t wait to chat with him about his upbringing, his early years in design and the luminary he’s become.

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Test Drive

Corban Hu was only too eager to visit Portugal and get behind the wheel of a coveted and celebrated Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle, the EQE SUV. Read on for his review of the car’s versatility, power and what it was like touring the European country in a European automobile.

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Tile Culture

The experts at Euro Tile & Stone are reaching new heights while adhering to tried-and-true values. They’ve committed to improving the industry standard and customer experience, and they’re making a splash while doing it.

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Furnish Your Dream

Roma Adil, the brilliant mind behind the upscale furniture showroom Classico Roma, has been sharing her extraordinary expertise and stunning style with clients for years. And if you haven’t yet visited her wonderfullyremarkable showroom, it’stime to make the trip.

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Trade Secrets

Stone masonry is hugely popular, and for good reason — it’s statement-makingand works wonders when it comes to enhancing a home’s exterior design. Here’s what ProspectConstruction’s Greg Kolodziejczyk told us about stone’s lavish appeal.

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It Runs In The Family

Val Franso comes by the kitchen-building business honestly — his father and grandfather ran their own successful companies and brought him into their vocation early. Now, as a co-owner of Cabernet Kitchens & Fine Cabinetry, Franso is poised to grow and make his own mark as a third-generation craftsperson.

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Unrivalled Grandeur

Living in the Bridle Path is what dreams are made of, and this majestic estate has everything a resident would ever want in a forever home. Irina Garanina, of Hammond International Properties, takes us through this glorious abode.

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Exceeding all Expectations

When it came time to write about this magnificent house, we had to take a step back — there are so many incredible elements we wanted to mention, but we knew it would be tough to fit it all into these six pages. Luckily, designer extraordinaire Harvey Wise of Wise Nadel Design took the time to give us a behind-the-scenes look at his impeccable work and the design decisions he made to make this house a remarkable work of art.

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Italian Inspiration

Toronto’s John Paul & Co. is a luxury furniture and home decor store specializing in the most superb made-in-Italy brands and products. Here’s what chief marketing officer and buyer Valerie Simone-Georgiadis, and Emily Peluso Lopes, head of business development, told us about what’s hot and exclusive this season, and what’s to come.

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Avec Rose

Over some pale pink rosé from Provence, the Living Luxe team had an enjoyable afternoon with Dana Marei and Wissam Qassim, principals at Noeud Atelier du Parquet in the Castlefield Design District. Insightfully intimate was our impression by the end of the day.

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