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See Concept Room Sketches Come To Life!

Just how do interior designers turn inspiration and ideas into beautiful spaces? We talked to Philip Mitchell, the classic-meets-contemporary designer who splits his time between Toronto, Chester, N.S. and NYC, to find out. Click through for some of his favorite spaces, plus get a beind-the-scenes look at a concept sketch…

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From The Archives: Suzanne Dimma’s Basement Reno

See the bright, Scandi-style space.

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Editor’s Picks: Top 10 Kitchen Stools

Design editor Kai Ethier shares her favorite kitchen stools on the market right now.  After working on our March issue, which pays tribute to the hardest-working room in the home, I have kitchens on the mind. Today I’m sharing my top picks for one of the space’s most…

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6 Colorful Spaces To Covet By Brit Designer Kit Kemp

See how the U.K. designer plays with color and pattern!

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Shops We Love: Vintage Fine Objects

As a veteran antiques dealer and stylist, Vintage Fine Objects owner Kevin Austin has honed his design sensibility to one simple criterion: “I choose things that I would want to live with,” he says. At his store, he makes those carefully selected items available to all. Kevin isn’t afraid to…

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How To Decorate With Emerald Green

Interiors director Meg Crossley discusses this year’s House & Home Color Of The Year.  Choosing the right shade of green is notoriously difficult. I repainted a bedroom three times just to get the right one! I think this is why we see so many different greens being popular at…

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Updated Classics: Exotic Rugs

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics.

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Editor’s Inspiration: Statement Wallpaper

Senior design editor Stacey Smithers shares three wallpapers she’s loving right now.  One of my personal resolutions for 2016 was to really dive into decorating in my new home… to be a little bit bolder! So lately, I’ve been all about wallpaper. After all, nothing sets off a space quite like…

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See A Star-Studded Caribbean Resort’s Chic New Look

Escape to the the One&Only Ocean Club in the Bahamas.

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How To Style Your Coffee Table

Design editors Joel Bray and Jennifer Koper offer expert tips.

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The Interior Of This Historic Home Will Surprise You!

Tour designer James Davie's home.

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Updated Classics: Dog Beds

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics. Classic Pick: Man’s best friend deserves a sweet spot to rest at the end of the day. Beds upholstered in chevron, polka dot and houndstooth patterns offer a soft and stylish spot for them to doze, making…

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9 Small Space Tips To Simplify Your Life

Get a lesson in minimalist living.

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You Won’t Believe This Is A Rental Apartment!

See the stunning space where the designers of Les Ensembliers live.

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Shops We Love: Inspirati

An appreciation for fine linens was instilled in decorator Wendy Brownie by her grandmother, who owned a linen shop in England before emigrating to Canada in the 1920s. When Brownie became frustrated looking for an heirloom-quality tablecloth to give to her daughter as an engagement present, she followed in her grandmother’s…