The Georgia Straight
Style
Urban Bites

By Janet Smith and Luisa Rino
Publish Date: 27-Oct-2005

Warm…leatherette Between the ubiquity of vinyl in the ’70s and Ricardo Montalban’s adulation for the Corinthian persuasion, top-grain leather furniture has had some mighty stigmas to distance itself from. Canadian-made Ferretti sofas (www.ferrettiinteriors.com) are a good place to begin. Sit on one for a bit to see that leather is in fact warm. Unlike vinyl, it doesn’t stick to the skin. Leather will last four times longer than fabric and is very difficult to puncture. K Interiors (formerly J Interiors at 2213 Granville Street and now under the ownership of Kathy and Ron Love) offers a showroom full of sofas, chaises, sectionals, settees, and chairs that can be custom-fitted with a variety of fabrics. Styles range from contemporary to Old World Tuscan, with prices starting at $2,495.

Sweetspot.ca
House & Home
Publish Date: 13-September-2005

Wise investing You manage to outfit yourself in top designers, but your coffee tables are still of the milk crate variety and the cushions on your couch have all been strategically flipped (do you even know where that spot came from?). If this sounds like you, perhaps it’s time you funneled some of your fashion fund in to home décor?

A visit to K Interiors on Granville Street is sure to bring you the inspiration you need. With a stunning collection of timeless, high-quality furniture and accessories, this is the ultimate source for investment decorating – meaning it’s not cheap, but it’s worth it.

We fell in love with their pastel-coloured studded leather stools (at $1,100, it would have to be love).These whimsically feminine beauties would be perfect to perch on while applying your makeup in the morning.

Their impressive collection of chandeliers (including Murano Glass and Swarovski Crystal) add instant class to any room. With glittering goodies starting as low as $395, it’s a great way to go upscale without going to far over your credit card limit.

Trust us, once you’ve explored K Interiors, you’ll be willing to reallocate some fall fashion dough (finally, the most expensive thing in your home won’t be hanging in your closet!)