The H&H 100 – 2023

See H&H’s inaugural list of the top Canadian designers captivating us today.
31 Westgate
HALIFAX
Timeless, beautiful spaces that reflect the unique architecture of each house by Colin Blanchard.
Absolutely Inc.
TORONTO
The store and design firm is known for Viki Mansell’s modern take on classic, refined refined style.
AKB Design
SAINT-HYACINTHE, QUE.
Audrée Kemp Bélanger is a master of the quiet country vibe. Celebrity clients include Karine Vanasse.
Alda Pereira Design
VANCOUVER
Timeless, classic design with an eye for incorporating fine art and sculpture.
Ali Budd Interiors
TORONTO
Daring, opulent, luxe spaces. Ali’s TV show, House of Ali, will air in Canada in 2024.
Alison Milne Co.
TORONTO
A designer and gallery owner curating calm interiors with a Scandinavian vibe.
Allison Willson Design
Toronto
“An eclectic mix of everyday life — executed with practicality and style.”
Alykhan Velji Designs
CALGARY
Aly’s firm specializes in an eclectic, youthful aesthetic. His first capsule furniture collection with Urban Barn sold out.
Anne Hepfer Designs
TORONTO
Highly 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
TORONTO
A 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
TORONTO
Warm, luxurious spaces with a contemporary edge, executed with precision. Ashley just launched a furniture collection; she also has a line of objets.
Ashley Montgomery Design
BARRIE, ONT.
With artisanal touches, rich textures and subtle drama, homes by Ashley resonate with effortless, curated style.
Atmosphere Interior Design
SASKATOON
Curtis Elmy and Trevor Ciona are known for their expressive, transitional designs punctuated by a dash of glamour.
Barbara Wigmore
NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, ONT.
Interior Design, Coming from the fashion industry, Barbara knows how to compose a room and play with materials.
Bidgood
VICTORIA
Steered by Kyla Bidgood, this firm embraces colour, materials and textures while expertly blending design eras and styles.
Blanc Marine Intérieurs
MONTREAL
Design duo Mélanie Cherrier and Laurence Pons Lavigne offer classic style with an appreciation for texture and patina.
BlazysGérard,
SAINT-GABRIEL- DE-BRANDON, QUE.
Benoit Gérard and Alexandre Blazys excel in sophisticated, elegant interiors.
Carol Reed Interior Design
BROOKLYN, N.S.
Rooms that blend a modern approach and maritime character.
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.”
Collective Studio
TORONTO
Jordy Fagan and Alana Firestone have a talent for youthful, on-trend interiors with dynamic kitchens and bathrooms.
Connie Braemer Design
TORONTO
A clean, uncluttered aesthetic applied to both contemporary and trad interiors.
Cori Halpern Interiors
TORONTO
This designer loves colour and pattern; Cori’s rooms are a kaleidoscope of fun.
CVDT Interior Design
TORONTO
See page 38 for our feature on H&H’s 2023 Designer of the Year, Colette van den Thillart.
Christiane Lemieux
NEW YORK
A Canadian-born design powerhouse known for luxury home brand Lemieux Et Cie, featuring sculptural, minimalist pieces.
Cynthia Ferguson Designs
TORONTO
Maximalism, with a knack for combining colours, prints and patterns to exuberant results.
Dart Studio
TORONTO
Olivia Botrie heads up this studio, which excels in designing comfortable, transitional homes.
Design Maze
TORONTO
“Tim Lam is on a mission to transform standard building blocks into distinctive, meaningful and inspiring experiences.”
Elizabeth Metcalfe Design
TORONTO
Impeccable details with a softened approach to contemporary design.
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.”
Feasby & Bleeks Design
TORONTO
Erin Feasby and Cindy Bleeks create sophisticated interiors in a transitional style.
Ferreira Design
TORONTO
Graphic black and white palettes often punctuate Jennifer Ferreira’s work.
Garrow Kedigian Interior Design
NEW YORK
“The architecture is what sets the tone and tells you what you need to do with a space.”
Gillian Gillies Interiors
TORONTO
Tailor-made design with a fresh approach to fabrics and materials.
Gillian Segal Design
VANCOUVER
Creating modern and eclectic interiors — encouraging clients to push their boundaries.
Gluckstein Design Planning
TORONTO
Signature, 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
TORONTO
Emily Griffin and Stephanie Houghton conceive of projects that vary in mood and style, but are always full of creative twists.
Henhouse Interiors
HALIFAX
Sappho Griffin specializes in thoughtful, layered homes and has an eye for vintage details.
Hessa
MONTREAL
Ariane Gordon and Stéphanie Mathieu are on a mission to rethink spaces and evoke the senses.
Jaclyn Peters Design
WINNIPEG
With an expert eye for colour and a flair for casual, collected interiors.
Jaime Polan Zimmerman Interiors
TORONTO
Known for classic, clean and captivating designs with a focus on comfort and functionality.
James McIntyre Interior Design
CALGARY AND PHOENIX
James’ work takes cues from travel, and ranges from traditional to contemporary with a global vibe.
Jean Stéphane Beauchamp Design
MONTREAL
Delivering a blend of eclectic elements that create personal and layered looks.
Jennifer Kominek
TORONTO
“A refined approach to space, colour and materials with a touch of daring.”
Jennifer Worts Design
TORONTO
Nuanced design melding texture with comfort is the hallmark of her classic style.
Jonathan Legate Interior Consultation
CHESTER, N.S.
“Jonathan creates homes that express the essential natures of their owners.”
Kate Zeidler Interior Design
TORONTO
“Kate’s trademark is creating serene, harmonious and inviting spaces.”
Katherine Newman Design
TORONTO
Her couture approach results in refined, nuanced homes executed with rigour.
Kelly Deck Design
VANCOUVER
Custom homes with exquisitely crafted details in a transitional and classic aesthetic.
Kessler Levitan Design
TORONTO
Maayan Kessler and Jo Levitan play with trad and contemporary elements to create beautiful spaces.
Kyle Timothy Home
CHARLOTTETOWN
Kyle Timothy Blood designs homes in a range of styles that reflect true elegance.
La Shed Architecture
MONTREAL
Contemporary, honest design with an awareness of functionality and scale.
Les Ensembliers
MONTREAL
Beyond their renowned interiors, Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal have had collections with Brunschwig & Fils, W Studio and more.
Lloyd Ralphs Design
TORONTO
Michelle Lloyd Bermann is known for her airy, modern spaces with classic style.
Louis Duncan-He Designs
CALGARY
CALGARY Louis started his career in advertising before moving to interior design. He embraces an organic, transitional style with an elegant skew.
LRDS
TORONTO
Lynda Reeves Design Studio produces carefully curated homes in Lynda’s signature grand casual style.
LVZ Design
INNISFIL, ONT
Lidia van Zyl infuses her soulful projects with handcrafted, sustainably sourced and one-of-a-kind elements.
Mazen Studio
TORONTO
Creative director Mazen El-Abdallah “values structure, flow, texture and material over the superficial.”
McGill Design Group
TORONTO
A classic, sophisticated, full- service design firm founded by Colleen McGill.
Mhouse
TORONTO
TORONTOInfusing traditional architectural spaces with modern glamour is Shirley Meisels’ special power.
Mia Parres Design
TORONTO
The HGTV Canada star brings casual yet sophisticated style to her projects.
Michael Godmer Studio
MONTREAL
Livable design through a curated lens with a deep awareness of comfort.
Montana Burnett Design
TORONTO
Creating 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
TORONTO
TORONTOA rich conversation between materials and textures dominates Montana’s design projects. Find a mix of rugs, art, furniture and accessories at her lifestyle store.
Nam Dang-Mitchell Design
CALGARY
With an impeccable eye, Nam designs interiors that are classic, edgy and always full of personality.
Nyla Free Designs
CALGARY
A signature aesthetic of warm white walls, relaxed seating and a mix of furniture styles keeps Nyla and her team in high demand across Canada.
Orsi Panos Interiors
TORONTO
“I consider every single detail, all while adhering to the abiding elements of beauty, practicality and comfort.”
Peter Wilds Design
VANCOUVER
Known for merging modernism with the unexpected to create timeless interiors with edge.
PlaidFox Studio
VANCOUVER
Ben Leavitt is known for his fearless approach to design, which boldly marries disparate styles and eras.
Powell & Bonnell
TORONTO
A bespoke studio specializing in custom contemporary and traditional interiors helmed by Fenwick Bonnell and David Powell.
Pure Design Inc.
NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C.
Ami McKay delivers joyful interiors with a clean, modern aesthetic.
Rachel Deeks Design
TORONTO
Luxurious, 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
TORONTO
Samantha designs soulful, textured interiors influenced by her global travels.
Sarah Richardson Design
TORONTO
Having 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.
Scott Yetman Design
WESTMOUNT, QUE.
Designs that creatively blend modern and trad aesthetics while never losing a sense of today.
Shannon Vosters
NEW HAMBURG, ONT
Classic farmhouse design with a talent for timeless kitchens.
SmithErickson Designs
CALGARY
Stephanie Smith and Jenelle Erickson execute comfortable, transitional interiors with exacting details.
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
VANCOUVER
Stephanie believes “each project should be a unique reflection of the client and tell their story through meaningful design details.”
Studio 1Nine1
TORONTO
Emilia Wisniewski and Pete Kiriakopoulos design contemporary interiors with a moody vibe.
Tara Fingold Interiors
TORONTO
“Design that marries innovation and function with timeless beauty.”
Tiffany Leigh Design
BARRIE ONT.
Tiffany Piotrowski specializes in a quiet country look that’s relaxed and understated.
TOM Design Studio
TORONTO
Tommy Smythe, Lindsay Mens and Kate Stuart design elegant interiors in a range of styles, from traditional to rustic to coastal.
Two Birds Design
TORONTO
Andi Wheelband and Renée Frostick create unique and livable spaces executed with exceptional quality.
Two Fold Interiors
TORONTO
Serene, well-composed homes with an edge are what partners Veronica Martin and Carrie Stinson are known for.
U31
TORONTO
Neil 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.