AyA Kitchen Living | Issue 6 | Summer 2011
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Summer 2011 • Issue 6 • www.AyAkitchens.com • $5.1 OUTDOORS ISSUE SPECTACULAR COTTAGES AND FARMS KITCHEN LIVING STYLE GUIDE

ULTRAMODERN HIGH GLOSS DOORS AyA's new selection of modern slob doors odd on extra level of sophistication with a high gloss finish and matching or aluminum colour edge banO. This high enO European look is the perfect choice for an urPan condominium or loft. White High Gloss Ivory High Gloss Black High Gloss Mississouga (head office) AyA of South Simcoe/ Alliston (705) 434.5070 Cabinet Price Warehouse (905) 713.3315 Cambridge Kitchens & Baths (519) 622.0141 Ashley Furniture Homestores (902) 450.7007 Hillmnn Kitchen & Baths Inc. (519) 471.7984 North York Cabinet Price Warehouse (416)...

A PINCH OF THIS... A DASH OF THAT... IN TODAY'S HECTIC, WIRED WORLD, DISCONNECTING PERIODICALLY IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF STAYING BALANCED. THERE IS NO BETTER WAYTHATIKNOWOF TO DISCONNECT AND RECHARGE THAN GETTING OUTSIDE. WHETHER GOING FOR A WALK IN THE PARK, OR ESCAPING TO THE COTTAGE FOR A WEEKEND, IT'S GREAT TO GET OUTSIDE This issue of Kitchen Living is dedicated to the connection the kitchen gives us to the great outdoors. We are what we eat, and so where our food comes from and how it is produced is more and more on our minds and is the focus of this issue's article "Keep It Local". In...

JOIN THE LOCAL FOOD MOVEMENT TO DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS. UNDERSTANDING THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN FARMER & CONSUMER HELPS MORE THAN JUST YOUR HEALTH The importance of health and exercise is becoming an ever greater concern, especially for our younger generations. There is a need to teach our children where their food comes from and the health benefits of a well balanced diet. Purchasing groceries from the supermarket may be a more convenient option; however it is important to be aware and know the difference you can make by purchasing locally grown and harvested...

STYLISH HOMES WITH THEIR COMPLEMENTARY IDEAS OF STYLE AND DESIGN, THE KITCHEN WAS THEIR OYSTER, AS WELL AS THEIR FINISH! With the house to themselves, it was the perfect time to blend the combination of wants and needs in their home, and empty nesters Marlene and Stan were ready to tackle their kitchen renovation. Aiming to combine a classic and contemporary feel, Newport Oyster doors were selected for the cabinetry perimeter and were paired with Cumberland Slate Grey Maple doors for the island. Glass doors were added above the cabinetry to complete the look from floor to ceiling, draw- ing...

CONTEMPORARY TRAN Graduating from the Interior Design Program at Fanshawe College, Sarah started out as a co-op student 9 years Sarah loves working with all her clients; builder and retail beautiful kitchen that reflects both them and their home. GRAND DESIGN AFTER SUCCESSFULLY CREATING DREAM HOMES FOR HIS CUSTOMERS FOR MANY YEARS, STEPHEN DELANGE FINALLY CREATES A DREAM SPACE OF HIS VERY OWN! Owner of Delange Homes, Stephen Delange, celebrates the company's 50th anniversary this year. With a passion for cooking and entertaining, Stephen knew exactly what was needed to create his ultimate...

CONTEMPORARY COSM Honey Maple Terra Cherry THE SIZE AVAILABLE FOR THIS TOWNHOME KITCHEN MAY HAVE BEEN LIMITED, BUT WITH AYA KITCHENS ON THE JOB THE DESIGN POSSIBILITIES WERE ENDLESS! Being in the industry, this homeowner has a knack for design and a flair for style and when paired with an AyA designer, was able to maximize the functionality of the space while obtaining the visual appeal she was looking for. Ravenna Honey Maple cabinets were selected for this space to keep the room feeling warm and inviting. A mosaic backsplash in darker tones, paired with a Ceasarstone Coffee Bean...

jCofee Wudbfea Gent THIS STUNNING RUSTIC JEWEL ON LAKE MUSKOKA HAS BEEN A LABOUR OF LOVE FOR JACK NESBITT, OWNER OF AWARD WINNING COUNTRY GREEN HOMES Jack built two grand cottages next door to each other, with the view to living in either one of them himself. These exacting standards resulted in a cottage full of rustic charm, yet because built with conventional construction methods, a cottage that is energy efficient and full of creature comforts. The cottage next door, in contrast, was built according to the Scandinavian hand scribed log tradition - beautiful, but more truly rustic. To...

NESTLED AWAY, EAST OF THE HUSTLE AND BUSTLE OF TORONTO, IS THE CITY OF OF AYAS NEWEST ASSOCIATES Surrounded by sparkling lakes, vast greenery and granite outcroppings, Peterborough is the heart of the Kawarthas. Its location on the picturesque Trent Severn Waterway makes it a desirable location for home and cottage owners. AyA Kitchen Designs is centrally located in the Heritage Plaza, and features a wide variety of design styles to suit every customer's preference. The 1 800 square foot showroom is one of the largest decor centers in the area, and blends together urban, contemporary and...

Set on the south shore of Georgian Bay, this residence designed by Altius Architecture's Graham Smith, harmonizes with its surrounding landscape with minimal environmental impact while accommodating the diverse needs of four generations of occupants. The building's low profile and shifting floor and roof planes embed it neatly into the landscape. As the elevations shift between the deck, loft, upper patio, green roof and floor levels, intimate moments are created as each space unfolds distinctly into the external environment. The elevation of the reflecting pool is also set specifically to...

THE VERSATILITY OF AYA'S CABINETRY IS PUT TO GOOD USE THROUGHOUT THIS WONDROUS RESIDENCE The consistent use of Manhattan Honey Cherry throughout the house ties the spaces together and fits naturally with the elegant simplicity of the building. A second 'pan- try' kitchen allows for food prep and meal clean up to be discreetly tucked away, and upper glass door inserts lighten the space. An AyA built-in bookshelf runs the length of the second story hallway, ingeniously through and into the bedroom at the end of the hall, before morphing into a day bed. The bedrooms and bathrooms reinterpret...