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How To Design A Sustainable & Minimalist Holiday Home
We can't get enough of Los Angeles-based designer Ajai Guyot's sweet space!
Holiday
35+ DIY Holiday Wreath Ideas To Dress Up Your Home
Get crafty this holiday season!
Holiday
DIY: Mini Crochet Wreaths
H&H’s Tess Ciarloni shares step-by-step instructions for this sweet holiday craft.
Holiday
This Historic Cottage Is A Storybook Setting For Decking The Halls
Designer Philip Mitchell's circa-1795 holiday home looks like it came out of a fairytale!
Cottages
A Historical Cottage Makes A Peaceful Winter Retreat
This circa-1840 clapboard biscuit box house is as charming as it gets!
Artist File
4 Canadian Portraiture Artists To Have On Your Radar
Art advisor Diana Hamm reports on an exciting resurgence of portraiture on the contemporary art scene.
Lynda Reeves
The Lakehouse: Lynda Reeves On Winterizing A One-Season House
In the second chapter, Lynda breaks down all things heating and cooling!
Lynda Reeves
The Lakehouse: See The Inspiration Behind Lynda Reeves’ Latest Project
In the first chapter, Lynda shares the palettes, materials and fabrics inspiring her.
Basements
You Won’t Believe This Scandinavian-Inspired Space Is A Basement!
“I wanted it to feel warm, cozy and comfortable," says designer Mehnaz Malik.
Ask A Designer™
Ask A Designer: How To Turn Your Bedroom Into A Nature-Inspired Retreat
H&H's Jennifer Koper shares her easy and affordable tips for creating a relaxing respite.
Ask A Designer™
Ask A Designer: How To Create A Sunny Dining Area
In this Ask A Designer column, Valérie Morisset shares her advice for sprucing up a tired dining area. Question: I just bought a beautiful condo in Old Montreal. I’d like to have a dining area next to the window, a round table with four chairs and drapery panels instead of…
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Ask A Designer: How To Make The Most Of A Compact Family Room
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her tips for designing a functional gathering place. Question: How do I lay out my narrow family room? Should I do built-ins on either side of the fireplace? I’ve already ordered a sofa and I’m looking for a coffee table — what…
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Ask A Designer: How To Add Interest With Built-In Bookcases
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for making an awkward living-dining room more polished. Question: The angled wall in my living room has me stumped, and I’m not sure what to put on my bare walls. Could you help me with furniture and lighting? — T.M.,…
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Ask A Designer: How To Decorate A Front Entry In A Timeless Style
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for making a welcoming first impression. Question: I’d like to decorate my hand-me-down-filled entryway in a classic look. What would you suggest? — Z.S., Vernon, B.C. Answer: Start by brightening up the space with a warm white paint. Or,…
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Ask A Designer: How To Wake Up A Tired Dining Room
In this Ask A Designer column, Jennifer Koper shares her ideas for refreshing a dining room without changing the furniture. Question: I’d like to pull my dining room together and give it some style, but I want to keep my furniture. Where do I start? — B.B., Montreal Answer: The good…