A Canadian Collaboration

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The entrance gallery of a Toronto residence created by Katherine Newman and her partner, Peter Cebulak. Pollack drapery voile. Clarence House drapery damask; Houlès trim; Lelièvre lining taffeta. Brunschwig Fils dining chair stripe. Marvin Alexander lanterns.

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She did the interiors in tandem with Cebulak, who designed the structure.

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"The house is postmodern, with a Palladian entrance," says Newman.

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The library "makes vague reference to the classical Ionic order," comments Newman. Margaret Bourke-White's Study for Sikorsky Aircraft , circa 1934, is on the upper level. Lona Design desk and lower level sconces. Jim Thompson drapery silk, with Houlès trim.

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The living room. Lelièvre Roman shade taffeta and sofa pillow strié velvet. J. Robert Scott drapery sateen; Rubelli undercurtain silk. Scalamandré pillowstripe.

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The family room. Cowtan Tout fabric on John Saladino sofa. Decorators Walk bolster and crewelwork pillow fabrics. Maison Gerard console lamps. McGuire trellisback chairs. Orange armchair fabric, Sahco Hesslein. Christie's rug.

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The master bedroom. Pollack wool sateen wallcovering.

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A Russian chandelier, circa 1860, hangs above the dining table, which is from Lona Design, Newman and Cebulak's furniture line. "The space is defined by restraint and harmony," Newman explains. The 19th-century landscape is by Ivan Shishkin. Scalamandré chair damask.