Decorating & Design
The H&H 100 – 2023
Updated on October 31, 2024
See H&H’s inaugural list of the top Canadian designers captivating us today.
Photo by Janet Kimber
31 Westgate
HALIFAXTimeless, beautiful spaces that reflect the unique architecture of each house by Colin Blanchard.
Absolutely Inc.
TORONTOThe store and design firm is known for Viki Mansell’s modern take on classic, refined refined style.
Photo by Maxime Desbiens.
AKB Design
SAINT-HYACINTHE, QUE.Audrée Kemp Bélanger is a master of the quiet country vibe. Celebrity clients include Karine Vanasse.
Photo by Ema Peter
Alda Pereira Design
VANCOUVERTimeless, classic design with an eye for incorporating fine art and sculpture.
Photo by Trish Mennell
Ali Budd Interiors
TORONTODaring, opulent, luxe spaces. Ali’s TV show, House of Ali, will air in Canada in 2024.
Alison Milne Co.
TORONTOA designer and gallery owner curating calm interiors with a Scandinavian vibe.
Photo by Patrick Biller
Allison Willson Design
Toronto"An eclectic mix of everyday life — executed with practicality and style."
Alykhan Velji Designs
CALGARYAly’s firm specializes in an eclectic, youthful aesthetic. His first capsule furniture collection with Urban Barn sold out.
Photo by Virginia Macdonald
Anne Hepfer Designs
TORONTOHighly curated interiors in a classic style with a touch of bold colour and pattern. Her book, Mood: Interiors & Inspiration, was released in 2022.
Arren Williams Design
TORONTOA multihyphenate designer with a mid-century sensibility and product lines available at Hudson’s Bay, Renwil and Statum Designs. Arren’s own line, Casa Cubista, is available in more than 100 stores.
Ashley Botten Design
TORONTOWarm, luxurious spaces with a contemporary edge, executed with precision. Ashley just launched a furniture collection; she also has a line of objets.
Photo by Lauren Miller
Ashley Montgomery Design
BARRIE, ONT.With artisanal touches, rich textures and subtle drama, homes by Ashley resonate with effortless, curated style.
Photo by Eymeric Widling
Atmosphere Interior Design
SASKATOONCurtis Elmy and Trevor Ciona are known for their expressive, transitional designs punctuated by a dash of glamour.
Photo by Kim Jeffery
Barbara Wigmore
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, ONT.Interior Design, Coming from the fashion industry, Barbara knows how to compose a room and play with materials.
Photo by Mary McNeill Knowles
Bidgood
VICTORIASteered by Kyla Bidgood, this firm embraces colour, materials and textures while expertly blending design eras and styles.
Photo by Annie Fafard
Blanc Marine Intérieurs
MONTREALDesign duo Mélanie Cherrier and Laurence Pons Lavigne offer classic style with an appreciation for texture and patina.
Photo by Jean-Sébastien Senécal
BlazysGérard,
SAINT-GABRIEL- DE-BRANDON, QUE.Benoit Gérard and Alexandre Blazys excel in sophisticated, elegant interiors.
Photo by Sara Jewell, Concept Measures
Carol Reed Interior Design
BROOKLYN, N.S.Rooms that blend a modern approach and maritime character.
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Celia Bryson Design
WESTMOUNT, QUE.“My aesthetic is imaginative and intuitive, with a love of materials and a mix of styles.”
Clarisa Llaneza Studio
TORONTO“Her attention to detail and refined touch are appreciated where art de vivre is of the utmost importance.”
Photo by Niamh Barry
Collective Studio
TORONTOJordy Fagan and Alana Firestone have a talent for youthful, on-trend interiors with dynamic kitchens and bathrooms.
Photo by Virginia Macdonald
Connie Braemer Design
TORONTOA clean, uncluttered aesthetic applied to both contemporary and trad interiors.
Photo by Virginia MacDonald
Cori Halpern Interiors
TORONTOThis designer loves colour and pattern; Cori’s rooms are a kaleidoscope of fun.
CVDT Interior Design
TORONTOSee page 38 for our feature on H&H’s 2023 Designer of the Year, Colette van den Thillart.
Christiane Lemieux
NEW YORKA Canadian-born design powerhouse known for luxury home brand Lemieux Et Cie, featuring sculptural, minimalist pieces.
Photo by Donna Griffith
Cynthia Ferguson Designs
TORONTOMaximalism, with a knack for combining colours, prints and patterns to exuberant results.
Photo by Nick Wong
Dart Studio
TORONTOOlivia Botrie heads up this studio, which excels in designing comfortable, transitional homes.
Photo by Stephani Buchman
Design Maze
TORONTO“Tim Lam is on a mission to transform standard building blocks into distinctive, meaningful and inspiring experiences.”
Elizabeth Metcalfe Design
TORONTOImpeccable details with a softened approach to contemporary design.
Photo by Falken Reynold
Falken Reynolds
VANCOUVER“Exploring a client’s story is how we discover the voice for each project and translate it into an intimate and authentic home.”
Photo by Oreon Mounter
Feasby & Bleeks Design
TORONTOErin Feasby and Cindy Bleeks create sophisticated interiors in a transitional style.
Photo by Valerie Wilcox
Ferreira Design
TORONTOGraphic black and white palettes often punctuate Jennifer Ferreira’s work.
Photo by Douglas Friedman
Garrow Kedigian Interior Design
NEW YORK“The architecture is what sets the tone and tells you what you need to do with a space.”
Photo by Virginia Macdonald
Gillian Gillies Interiors
TORONTOTailor-made design with a fresh approach to fabrics and materials.
Photo by Nicole Robertson
Gillian Segal Design
VANCOUVERCreating modern and eclectic interiors — encouraging clients to push their boundaries.
Photo by Alex Lukey
Gluckstein Design Planning
TORONTOSignature, timeless spaces catering to a prestige global client base helmed by Brian Gluckstein.
Grapevine Designs
SURREY, B.C.Lisa Moody creates eclectic interiors in a range of styles, from contemporary to transitional.
Griffin Houghton
TORONTOEmily Griffin and Stephanie Houghton conceive of projects that vary in mood and style, but are always full of creative twists.
Photo by Janet Kimber
Henhouse Interiors
HALIFAXSappho Griffin specializes in thoughtful, layered homes and has an eye for vintage details.
Hessa
MONTREALAriane Gordon and Stéphanie Mathieu are on a mission to rethink spaces and evoke the senses.
Jaclyn Peters Design
WINNIPEGWith an expert eye for colour and a flair for casual, collected interiors.
Jaime Polan Zimmerman Interiors
TORONTOKnown for classic, clean and captivating designs with a focus on comfort and functionality.
Photo by Phil Crozier
James McIntyre Interior Design
CALGARY AND PHOENIXJames’ work takes cues from travel, and ranges from traditional to contemporary with a global vibe.
Photo by Jean-Sébastien Senécal.
Jean Stéphane Beauchamp Design
MONTREALDelivering a blend of eclectic elements that create personal and layered looks.
Photo by Kiely Ramos
Jennifer Kominek
TORONTO“A refined approach to space, colour and materials with a touch of daring.”
Jennifer Worts Design
TORONTONuanced design melding texture with comfort is the hallmark of her classic style.
Photo by Janet Kimber
Jonathan Legate Interior Consultation
CHESTER, N.S.“Jonathan creates homes that express the essential natures of their owners.”
Photo by Tek Yang
Kate Zeidler Interior Design
TORONTO“Kate’s trademark is creating serene, harmonious and inviting spaces.”
Photo by Virginia Macdonald
Katherine Newman Design
TORONTOHer couture approach results in refined, nuanced homes executed with rigour.
Kelly Deck Design
VANCOUVERCustom homes with exquisitely crafted details in a transitional and classic aesthetic.
Kessler Levitan Design
TORONTOMaayan Kessler and Jo Levitan play with trad and contemporary elements to create beautiful spaces.
Kyle Timothy Home
CHARLOTTETOWNKyle Timothy Blood designs homes in a range of styles that reflect true elegance.
Photo by Maxime Brouillet
La Shed Architecture
MONTREALContemporary, honest design with an awareness of functionality and scale.
Photo by André Rider
Les Ensembliers
MONTREALBeyond their renowned interiors, Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal have had collections with Brunschwig & Fils, W Studio and more.
Lloyd Ralphs Design
TORONTOMichelle Lloyd Bermann is known for her airy, modern spaces with classic style.
Photo by Eymeric Widling
Louis Duncan-He Designs
CALGARYCALGARY Louis started his career in advertising before moving to interior design. He embraces an organic, transitional style with an elegant skew.
LRDS
TORONTOLynda Reeves Design Studio produces carefully curated homes in Lynda’s signature grand casual style.
Photo by Robin Stubbert
LVZ Design
INNISFIL, ONTLidia van Zyl infuses her soulful projects with handcrafted, sustainably sourced and one-of-a-kind elements.
Photo by Evan Dion
Mazen Studio
TORONTOCreative director Mazen El-Abdallah “values structure, flow, texture and material over the superficial.”
McGill Design Group
TORONTOA classic, sophisticated, full- service design firm founded by Colleen McGill.
Photo by Alex Lukey
Meghan Carter Design
TORONTOLight, airy transitional design with a sense of joy.
Mhouse
TORONTOTORONTOInfusing traditional architectural spaces with modern glamour is Shirley Meisels’ special power.
Photo by Lauren Miller
Mia Parres Design
TORONTOThe HGTV Canada star brings casual yet sophisticated style to her projects.
Michael Godmer Studio
MONTREALLivable design through a curated lens with a deep awareness of comfort.
Montana Burnett Design
TORONTOCreating edgy interiors with an eye for texture and a global outlook. Her store, Salt by The Caza Project, now offers styling services.
Montana Labelle Design
TORONTOTORONTOA rich conversation between materials and textures dominates Montana’s design projects. Find a mix of rugs, art, furniture and accessories at her lifestyle store.
Photo by Hunter Mitchell
Nam Dang-Mitchell Design
CALGARYWith an impeccable eye, Nam designs interiors that are classic, edgy and always full of personality.
Photo by Michelle Johnson
Nyla Free Designs
CALGARYA signature aesthetic of warm white walls, relaxed seating and a mix of furniture styles keeps Nyla and her team in high demand across Canada.
Photo by Valerie Wilcox
Orsi Panos Interiors
TORONTO“I consider every single detail, all while adhering to the abiding elements of beauty, practicality and comfort.”
Peter Wilds Design
VANCOUVERKnown for merging modernism with the unexpected to create timeless interiors with edge.
Photo by Ema Peter
PlaidFox Studio
VANCOUVERBen Leavitt is known for his fearless approach to design, which boldly marries disparate styles and eras.
Powell & Bonnell
TORONTOA bespoke studio specializing in custom contemporary and traditional interiors helmed by Fenwick Bonnell and David Powell.
Photo by Janis Nicolay
Pure Design Inc.
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C.Ami McKay delivers joyful interiors with a clean, modern aesthetic.
Rachel Deeks Design
TORONTOLuxurious, bespoke design with a mastery of pattern, colour and material.
SAM Design
ST. JOHN’S, N.L.Inviting spaces with an on-trend attitude quarterbacked by Susan Drover.
Sam Sacks Design
TORONTOSamantha designs soulful, textured interiors influenced by her global travels.
Photo by Valerie Wilcox
Sarah Richardson Design
TORONTOHaving starred in more than 350 TV episodes, written books and designed collections with Kravet Canada and Brewster Home Fashions, Sarah and her uplifting interiors make her one of the most recognizable Canadian designers in the business.
Photo by André Rider
Scott Yetman Design
WESTMOUNT, QUE.Designs that creatively blend modern and trad aesthetics while never losing a sense of today.
Photo by Robin Stubbert
Shannon Vosters
NEW HAMBURG, ONTClassic farmhouse design with a talent for timeless kitchens.
Photo by Patrick Biller
Sharon Mimran
TORONTOBold, glamorous and eclectic interiors with a dose of elegance.
Photo by Lauren Miller
Shauna Walton Design
TORONTOTextured, neutral palettes with a contemporary edge.
Photo by Mjay Photography
SmithErickson Designs
CALGARYStephanie Smith and Jenelle Erickson execute comfortable, transitional interiors with exacting details.
Photo by Gillian Stevens
Sophie Burke Design
VANCOUVER“Understated, elegant and classic design combined with the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest shapes our design and approach.”
Stephanie Brown
VANCOUVERStephanie believes “each project should be a unique reflection of the client and tell their story through meaningful design details.”
Studio 1Nine1
TORONTOEmilia Wisniewski and Pete Kiriakopoulos design contemporary interiors with a moody vibe.
Tiffany Leigh Design
BARRIE ONT.Tiffany Piotrowski specializes in a quiet country look that’s relaxed and understated.
TOM Design Studio
TORONTOTommy Smythe, Lindsay Mens and Kate Stuart design elegant interiors in a range of styles, from traditional to rustic to coastal.
Two Birds Design
TORONTOAndi Wheelband and Renée Frostick create unique and livable spaces executed with exceptional quality.
Photo by Alex Lukey
Two Fold Interiors
TORONTOSerene, well-composed homes with an edge are what partners Veronica Martin and Carrie Stinson are known for.
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U31
TORONTONeil Jonsohn and Kelly Cray focus on luxe homes and large-scale developments. Their custom-built residence for Debra and Barry Campbell graced our Jan-Feb 2023 Trends cover.