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The H&H 100 – 2023

By Talia Hart On

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.


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Absolutely Inc.

TORONTO

The store and design firm is known for Viki Mansell’s modern take on classic, refined refined style.


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AKB Design

SAINT-HYACINTHE, QUE.

Audrée Kemp Bélanger is a master of the quiet country vibe. Celebrity clients include Karine Vanasse.


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Alda Pereira Design

VANCOUVER

Timeless, classic design with an eye for incorporating fine art and sculpture.


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Ali Budd Interiors

TORONTO

Daring, opulent, luxe spaces. Ali’s TV show, House of Ali, will air in Canada in 2024.


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Alison Milne Co.

TORONTO

A designer and gallery owner curating calm interiors with a Scandinavian vibe.


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Allison Willson Design

Toronto

“An eclectic mix of everyday life — executed with practicality and style.”


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Alykhan Velji Designs

CALGARY

Aly’s firm specializes in an eclectic, youthful aesthetic. His first capsule furniture collection with Urban Barn sold out.


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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.


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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.


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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.


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Ashley Montgomery Design

BARRIE, ONT.

With artisanal touches, rich textures and subtle drama, homes by Ashley resonate with effortless, curated style.


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Atmosphere Interior Design

SASKATOON

Curtis Elmy and Trevor Ciona are known for their expressive, transitional designs punctuated by a dash of glamour.


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Avenue Design

OAKVILLE, ONT.

Chic, luxurious design helmed by Eva Healy.


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Barbara Purdy Design

TORONTO

A master of rustic Canadian style, with an eye for details.


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Barbara Wigmore

NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, ONT.

Interior Design, Coming from the fashion industry, Barbara knows how to compose a room and play with materials.


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Bidgood

VICTORIA

Steered by Kyla Bidgood, this firm embraces colour, materials and textures while expertly blending design eras and styles.


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Blanc Marine Intérieurs

MONTREAL

Design duo Mélanie Cherrier and Laurence Pons Lavigne offer classic style with an appreciation for texture and patina.


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BlazysGérard,

SAINT-GABRIEL- DE-BRANDON, QUE.

Benoit Gérard and Alexandre Blazys excel in sophisticated, elegant interiors.


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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.”


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Clarisa Llaneza Studio

TORONTO

“Her attention to detail and refined touch are appreciated where art de vivre is of the utmost importance.”


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Collective Studio

TORONTO

Jordy Fagan and Alana Firestone have a talent for youthful, on-trend interiors with dynamic kitchens and bathrooms.


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Connie Braemer Design

TORONTO

A clean, uncluttered aesthetic applied to both contemporary and trad interiors.


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Cori Halpern Interiors

TORONTO

This designer loves colour and pattern; Cori’s rooms are a kaleidoscope of fun.


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CVDT Interior Design

TORONTO

See page 38 for our feature on H&H’s 2023 Designer of the Year, Colette van den Thillart.


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Christiane Lemieux

NEW YORK

A Canadian-born design powerhouse known for luxury home brand Lemieux Et Cie, featuring sculptural, minimalist pieces.


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Cynthia Ferguson Designs

TORONTO

Maximalism, with a knack for combining colours, prints and patterns to exuberant results.


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Dart Studio

TORONTO

Olivia Botrie heads up this studio, which excels in designing comfortable, transitional homes.


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Deb Nelson Design

HALIFAX

Casual, collected, soulful design.


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Design Maze

TORONTO

“Tim Lam is on a mission to transform standard building blocks into distinctive, meaningful and inspiring experiences.”


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Elizabeth Metcalfe Design

TORONTO

Impeccable details with a softened approach to contemporary design.


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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.”


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Feasby & Bleeks Design

TORONTO

Erin Feasby and Cindy Bleeks create sophisticated interiors in a transitional style.


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Ferreira Design

TORONTO

Graphic black and white palettes often punctuate Jennifer Ferreira’s work.


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Garrow Kedigian Interior Design

NEW YORK

“The architecture is what sets the tone and tells you what you need to do with a space.”


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Gillian Gillies Interiors

TORONTO

Tailor-made design with a fresh approach to fabrics and materials.


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Gillian Segal Design

VANCOUVER

Creating modern and eclectic interiors — encouraging clients to push their boundaries.


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Gluckstein Design Planning

TORONTO

Signature, timeless spaces catering to a prestige global client base helmed by Brian Gluckstein.


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Grapevine Designs

SURREY, B.C.

Lisa Moody creates eclectic interiors in a range of styles, from contemporary to transitional.


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Griffin Houghton

TORONTO

Emily Griffin and Stephanie Houghton conceive of projects that vary in mood and style, but are always full of creative twists.


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Henhouse Interiors

HALIFAX

Sappho Griffin specializes in thoughtful, layered homes and has an eye for vintage details.


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Hessa

MONTREAL

Ariane Gordon and Stéphanie Mathieu are on a mission to rethink spaces and evoke the senses.


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Jaclyn Peters Design

WINNIPEG

With an expert eye for colour and a flair for casual, collected interiors.


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Jaime Polan Zimmerman Interiors

TORONTO

Known for classic, clean and captivating designs with a focus on comfort and functionality.


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James McIntyre Interior Design

CALGARY AND PHOENIX

James’ work takes cues from travel, and ranges from traditional to contemporary with a global vibe.


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James M. Davie Design

TORONTO

Highly curated and luxurious interiors in a traditional vein.


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Jean Stéphane Beauchamp Design

MONTREAL

Delivering a blend of eclectic elements that create personal and layered looks.


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Jennifer Kominek

TORONTO

“A refined approach to space, colour and materials with a touch of daring.”


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Jennifer Worts Design

TORONTO

Nuanced design melding texture with comfort is the hallmark of her classic style.


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Jodie Rosen Design

TORONTO

Creating spaces that fuse functional needs and personal tastes.


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Jonathan Legate Interior Consultation

CHESTER, N.S.

“Jonathan creates homes that express the essential natures of their owners.”


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Julie Charbonneau Design

TORONTO

Bespoke, poetic interiors that are carefully curated.


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Kate Zeidler Interior Design

TORONTO

“Kate’s trademark is creating serene, harmonious and inviting spaces.”


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Katherine Newman Design

TORONTO

Her couture approach results in refined, nuanced homes executed with rigour.


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Kelly Deck Design

VANCOUVER

Custom homes with exquisitely crafted details in a transitional and classic aesthetic.


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Kessler Levitan Design

TORONTO

Maayan Kessler and Jo Levitan play with trad and contemporary elements to create beautiful spaces.


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Kim Lambert Design

TORONTO

Emotional, moody interiors executed with quiet sophistication.


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Kyle Timothy Home

CHARLOTTETOWN

Kyle Timothy Blood designs homes in a range of styles that reflect true elegance.


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La Shed Architecture

MONTREAL

Contemporary, honest design with an awareness of functionality and scale.


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Les Ensembliers

MONTREAL

Beyond their renowned interiors, Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal have had collections with Brunschwig & Fils, W Studio and more.


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Lloyd Ralphs Design

TORONTO

Michelle Lloyd Bermann is known for her airy, modern spaces with classic style.


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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.


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LRDS

TORONTO

Lynda Reeves Design Studio produces carefully curated homes in Lynda’s signature grand casual style.


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Luke Havekes Design

MONTREAL

Layered rooms punctuated with pattern and colour.


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LVZ Design

INNISFIL, ONT

Lidia van Zyl infuses her soulful projects with handcrafted, sustainably sourced and one-of-a-kind elements.


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Mazen Studio

TORONTO

Creative director Mazen El-Abdallah “values structure, flow, texture and material over the superficial.”


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McGill Design Group

TORONTO

A classic, sophisticated, full- service design firm founded by Colleen McGill.


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Meghan Carter Design

TORONTO

Light, airy transitional design with a sense of joy.


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Mhouse

TORONTO

TORONTOInfusing traditional architectural spaces with modern glamour is Shirley Meisels’ special power.


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Mia Parres Design

TORONTO

The HGTV Canada star brings casual yet sophisticated style to her projects.


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Michael Godmer Studio

MONTREAL

Livable design through a curated lens with a deep awareness of comfort.


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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.


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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.


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Nam Dang-Mitchell Design

CALGARY

With an impeccable eye, Nam designs interiors that are classic, edgy and always full of personality.


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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.


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Orsi Panos Interiors

TORONTO

“I consider every single detail, all while adhering to the abiding elements of beauty, practicality and comfort.”


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Peter Wilds Design

VANCOUVER

Known for merging modernism with the unexpected to create timeless interiors with edge.


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Philip Mitchell Design

LUNENBURG, N.S.

“A modern, maximalist master.”


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PlaidFox Studio

VANCOUVER

Ben Leavitt is known for his fearless approach to design, which boldly marries disparate styles and eras.


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Powell & Bonnell

TORONTO

A bespoke studio specializing in custom contemporary and traditional interiors helmed by Fenwick Bonnell and David Powell.


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Pure Design Inc.

NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C.

Ami McKay delivers joyful interiors with a clean, modern aesthetic.


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Rachel Deeks Design

TORONTO

Luxurious, bespoke design with a mastery of pattern, colour and material.


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SAM Design

ST. JOHN’S, N.L.

Inviting spaces with an on-trend attitude quarterbacked by Susan Drover.


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Sam Sacks Design

TORONTO

Samantha designs soulful, textured interiors influenced by her global travels.


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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.


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Scott Yetman Design

WESTMOUNT, QUE.

Designs that creatively blend modern and trad aesthetics while never losing a sense of today.


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Shannon Vosters

NEW HAMBURG, ONT

Classic farmhouse design with a talent for timeless kitchens.


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Sharon Mimran

TORONTO

Bold, glamorous and eclectic interiors with a dose of elegance.


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Shauna Walton Design

TORONTO

Textured, neutral palettes with a contemporary edge.


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SmithErickson Designs

CALGARY

Stephanie Smith and Jenelle Erickson execute comfortable, transitional interiors with exacting details.


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Sophie Burke Design

VANCOUVER

“Understated, elegant and classic design combined with the raw beauty of the Pacific Northwest shapes our design and approach.”


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Stephanie Brown

VANCOUVER

Stephanie believes “each project should be a unique reflection of the client and tell their story through meaningful design details.”


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Studio 1Nine1

TORONTO

Emilia Wisniewski and Pete Kiriakopoulos design contemporary interiors with a moody vibe.


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Tara Fingold Interiors

TORONTO

“Design that marries innovation and function with timeless beauty.”


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Tiffany Leigh Design

BARRIE ONT.

Tiffany Piotrowski specializes in a quiet country look that’s relaxed and understated.


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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.


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Two Birds Design

TORONTO

Andi Wheelband and Renée Frostick create unique and livable spaces executed with exceptional quality.


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Two Fold Interiors

TORONTO

Serene, well-composed homes with an edge are what partners Veronica Martin and Carrie Stinson are known for.


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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.


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