Juli Daoust and John Baker and their two young daughters live in a Toronto flat that’s one flight of stairs up from Mjölk, their homewares shop. Not surprisingly, inventory from the shop makes it up into their own quarters, especially the kitchen, which is modeled after Norwegian summer house designs. Working with architecture firm Studio Junction to customize every inch of the space, Juli and John stocked it with their favorite tools—the kind of Japanese kitchen essentials one dreams of. Here, we’ve sourced the key elements and accessories to start our own wish list.
Above: Juli and John are masters at combining the best of their favorite design traditions. See more in A Scandinavian-Inspired Kitchen with Hints of Japan. Photograph by Juli Daoust. Above: A custom oak cabinet with soapstone counters and open and closed storage anchors the back wall. Photograph by Juli Daoust. Above: Classic Danish dining furniture blends effortlessly with the warm oak kitchen. Photograph by Juli Daoust.
Lighting and Furniture
Above: Designed by Jonas Bohlin for Örsjö, the Star 6 Track Light is made of raw copper and is available to order directly through Örsjö; inquire for pricing information. Above: Juli and John’s kitchen island was designed by Studio Junction. An ideal, ready-to-purchase option is the Worktable by Union Studio of white oak and steel; from March in San Francisco. Above: Jonas Bohlin’s pendant Lamp Kvist 6 is also made of raw copper; €1,675 at Skulptur Fabriken. Above: Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1942, the C18 Dining Table is made of solid beech or white oak; $3,200 CAD at Mjölk. The J39 Chair is sold at Mjölk for $650 CAD each. Above: Gain additional workspace with Ikea’s birch Bekväm Kitchen Cart for $59.99.
Above: Ikea’s Grundtal Rail is a stainless steel alternative to Juli and John’s custom wooden under-shelf rail; $9.99 for the 31 1/2-inch length. For more examples of kitchens with the Grundtal rail, go to Ultimate Budget Storage: 10 Kitchens with Ikea’s Grundtal Rail System. Above: The Grundtal S-Hook Set is $2.99 for a five-pack of 2 3/4-inch hooks, and $3.99 for a five-pack of 4 3/8-inch hooks at Ikea.
Above: Designed by Hidetoshi Takahashi, the Bagel Trivet is made of Japanese maple (also available in walnut and cherry) with a leather string for hanging; $75 at Spoon & Tamago.
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