AyA Kitchen Living | Issue 7 | Winter 2013
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SHOWCASING CANADA'S TOP DESIGNERS KITCHEN LIVING

Launched in collaboration with AyA Kitchens at IDS13, BASE consists of a universal base unit upon which living, dining, kitchen, bed, bath and storage components can be plugged into to create a flexible, infinitely configurable and expandable living system all within a unifying, minimalist aesthetic. With swiss army knife-like efficiency, the kitchen island features both a concealed cooktop that when revealed provides additional work surface and a pivoting dining table that can be stored when not in use. The system also features a platform bed and integral headboard that is an extension of...

A PINCH OF THIS... A DASH OF THAT... AYA MEANS DESIGN...LITERALLY. AYA IS JAPANESE FOR DESIGN AND AS IT HAPPENS, AYA IS A REGION IN SOUTHERN JAPAN (NEAR WHERE I ONCE LIVED), RECOGNIZED BY UNESCO FOR ITS UNSPOILED FORESTS AND WOOD CRAFTSMANSHIP. IT IS AT THIS INTERSECTION OF DESIGN AND WOODWORKING THAT AYA THRIVES. THIS ISSUE OF KITCHEN LIVING IS DEDICATED TO AND FEATURES MANY OF THE WONDERFUL DESIGNERS WE HAVE HAD THE PLEASURE TO WORK WITH OVER THE LAST FEW YEARS. Design is where art meets commerce and it is design that defines the cities we live in, our homes (and yes, kitchens), the...

The Design Agency is an award-winning Toronto based design consultancy. Managed by partners and long-time friends Allen Chan, Matt Davis and Anwar Mekhayech, the studio unites architectural, interior design, industrial design, branding and digital design expertise. They embrace the full spectrum of design typologies and remain open to innovative ideas, technologies, and new creative design approaches that enable them to bring the best solutions forward to all their clients. A BEAUTIFUL 1950'S CORPORATE CASTLE IS TRANSFORMED INTO A LUXURY CONDO The Imperial Plaza condo is a landmark building...

lege's Interior Design program, Cameron MacNeil honed his skills as a design editor at Cana- dian House & Home magazine. design knowledge with millions of readers by crafting countless makeovers, producing feature stories and solving readers' design dilemmas in his well- loved "Ask A Designer" column. Cameron's interiors merge tradi- tional and modern by layering a mix of materials onto a classic THE BELOVED BISTRO - AYA HELPS CREATE A PLACE FOR COZY AND RELAXED HOME-COOKED MEALS A space completely transformed from drab to elegantly chic was created with the vision of House and Home's...

A graduate of the Interior Design Program at Sheridan College, Amy Dillon has over 14 years of kitchen design experience and has been designing with AyA Kitchens since 2006. Always looking to create new design ideas and concepts, Amy is an NKBA design competition award winner and enjoys working with clients to help them achieve the kitchen of their dreams. When she is not designing, she enjoys spending time at home with her family. A SPACE DESIGNED WITH ENTERTAINING IN MIND, THIS KITCHEN PROVIDES THE PERFECT ATMOSPHERE FOR HOSTING DINNER PARTIES Always looking to create a unique and bold...

AN EXTRAVAGANT 5000 SQUARE FOOT SPACE FILLED WITH NATURAL LIGHT SHOWCASES AYA KITCHEN GALLERY'S BEAUTIFUL BRAND NEW SHOWROOM The showroom is located just off the 401 Highway at Westney Rd. in Ajax, the same intersection as the previous space, allowing customers to easily find their way from all over the Eastern Durham region, catering to their client base ranging from Toronto to Bowmanville. Having served the community for many years, the success of the old space since its inception in 1993 proved the location was just right, and only a fresh look and feel was required for the new space...

WEST COAST FLAVOUR SLEEK, MODERN, YET CLASSIC - AN UNLIKELY COMBINATION COMES TO IDSWEST IN AYAS COLLABORATION WITH KELLY DECK DESIGN The launch of AyA's newest colour, Moss, was very well received at Vancouver's 201 2 IDSwest display; a definite hit among kitchen consumers as well as the design community. Featuring the clean lines of our Manhattan door with our new soft Moss painted finish, this stunning display showcases modern features combined with classic simplicity. Generously sized gold coloured bar handles installed horizontally, accentuates the sleek slab door cabinetry, while also...

Design trends influence many facets of our life, whether it be in fashion, automobiles or architecture. Without exception, kitchens evolve with the ins and outs of what's hot and what's not; from cabinets, finishes, appliances and styles, they are all equally swayed by trends. Here's a sneak peak at what to expect for 2013 in the world of kitchens. When it comes to modern kitchens, expect to see a lot more of less. Clean simple lines, minimal hardware and glossy surfaces are all the rage for 201 3. Heavily influenced by European trends, modern styled kitchens are especially popular in the...

CECCONI SIMONE Cecconi Simone Inc. is a multi-disciplinary interior design practice based in Toronto, privately owned and operated by Elaine Cecconi and Anna Simone. Established in 1982, Cecconi Simone has produced award-winning designs in the retail, cor- porate, hotel-hospitality and residential sectors in Canada, the United States and overseas in Anguilla, British West Indies, Italy, Dubai and, Abu Dhabi, United Arab lirates; Qatar, India and China. These spectacular open concept, three story townhomes were designed to bring as much natural light into the home as possible. Each home is...

CANDICE OLSON Candice Tells All takes a rollicking fun look at designer Candice Olson's fabulous sig- nature makeovers. Viewers tag along as Candice meets with her army of talented suppliers, sources unique furnishings, and handles unexpected renovation challenges along the way. As one of North America's top designers, Candice offers an enter- taining glimpse into her design process, revealing the secrets of where she finds After working with AyA on her hit show Divine Design, top designer Candice Olson again collaborated with AyA kitchens for her new show Candice Tells All. The kitchen in...