Decorating & Design

Decorating & Design

Why 2016 Still Looks Fresh Today

In a nostalgic look back, we dive into the 2016 archives for the decorating moves that still resonate.

Before & After

A Designer Turns a Builder-Basic House Into a Charming Retreat

Hand-painted walls, gingham fabrics and an artist’s studio give designer Vanessa Francis’s home its quaint, lived-in appeal.

Before & After

Inside An H&H Reader’s Budget Kitchen Makeover

A readers' budget makeover.

Condos/Apartments

This Designer Colour Drenched His 750 Sq. Ft. Condo In Bold, Moody Hues

Designer Phoenix Grey and his partner Anthony Deluca went all in on colour drenching throughout their 750-square-foot condo.

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Cottages

A Newly Built House In Muskoka Is The Ultimate Gathering Place

The two-level house has six bedrooms and eight bathrooms, a sports court, sports pavilion and two-storey boathouse.

Decorating With Colour

Can Colour Be a Neutral? These Rooms Prove It Can

You don’t have to rely on beige or white to create a serene space.

Home Tours

Tour A Newly Renovated Family Home With A Dreamy White Kitchen

Designer Leslie Biggley renovates her family’s new home with a neutral palette, hits of texture and pattern, and a stunning white kitchen.

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Shopping

7 Statement Vanities To Liven Up A Powder Room

Stylish vanities to consider for a powder room.

Decorating With Colour

Designer-Approved Paint Palettes for Your Kitchen or Bathroom

Colourful cabinets are having a moment.

Cottages

Inside A Sprawling Family Cottage With Its Own “Motel Wing”

This expansive cottage by designer Olivia Botrie of Dart Studio was built on the site of an old derelict cabin, now transformed into a warm, multigenerational retreat.

Decorating With Colour

Inside an Ottawa Home With a Fearless Infusion of Colour by O’Keefe Fiorenza Design Group

O’Keefe Fiorenza Design Group reimagines an Arts and Crafts style home in Ottawa’s historical Glebe neighbourhood.

Bathrooms

Wallpaper Murals: The Boldest Move For The Smallest Room

These petite spaces treat walls like art, with scenes that range from nature-inspired landscapes to washes of colour.

Ask A Designer™

Ask A Designer™: Gillian Atkins’ Best Advice For Updating A Tired Wood Kitchen

Gillian Atkins, senior designer at Lynda Reeves Design Studio, LRDS, shares advice for refreshing a dated kitchen.

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Renovation Trends: What To Consider When Designing Your Forever Home

In 2026, we’re revamping our homes to make day-to-day life more comfortable.

Country Homes

A Designer’s Dream Home With a Hamptons-Inspired Backyard Surrounded by Forest

After living in a 1,200-square-foot Toronto home with her family, designer Lindsay Thornton wanted to be surrounded by nature.