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Vote For H&H’s 2023 Home Of The Year!

By Wendy Jacob On

It’s that time of year again!

We’re looking back at some of the best homes we’ve featured in the pages of H&H, from sleek condos and urban retreats to gorgeous lakehouses and cozy farmhouses — and we want to you know your favorite! We’ll publish the top three results in our 2024 January/February Trends Issue, plus a runner-up. Voting closes on October 31st so browse through the homes below and then select your top pick! Plus, by casting your vote, you could win a two-year print and digital subscription to House & Home magazine. Scroll down!

 


Vote For H&H’s 2023 Home Of The Year!

1. An Art-Filled Toronto Apartment

The Homeowners: Barry and Debra Campbell

The Designer: Neil Jonsohn

What Sets It Apart: This sophisticated apartment houses bold art — as well as a chic Barbie collection.

  • Photographer Stacey Brandford
  • Designer Neil Jonsohn

2.  A Moody Townhouse In Westmount, Quebec 

The Designer: Michael Godmer (shown with design assistant Flaydencia Jeanty)

What Sets It Apart: This century townhouse was rejuvenated with dark hues, contemporary pieces and inviting texture.

  • Photographer Maxime Brouillet
  • Designer Michael Godmer Studio

3. A Rural P.E.I. Farmhouse

The Homeowners: Kyle Timothy Blood and Dean Perry

The Designer: Kyle Timothy Blood

What Sets It Apart: This clapboard farmhouse was revamped while retailing its authentic Maritime charm.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Kyle Timothy Blood

4. A Slick Lakehouse In Ontario’s Algonquin Highlands

The Homeowner: Ruby Silvertown

The Designer: Ali Budd

What Sets It Apart: This sophisticated lakehouse skips all the clichés in favor of a graphic black and white palette with plenty of pattern and elevated finishes.

  • Photographer Valerie Wilcox
  • Designer Ali Budd

5. A Newly Built House in Edmonton

The Homeowners: Sophia and Peter Dobrowolski

The Designer: Alykhan Velji

What Sets It Apart: An earthy, neutral palette and brass finishes ground this new home, and create layers that look curated over time.

  • Photographer Michelle Johnson
  • Designer Alykhan Velji Designs; architecture/construction by Alloy Homes

6. A Glam Art Deco Toronto Home

The Designer: Eva Healy

What Sets It Apart: This newly built home has flashes of metallics, rich neutrals, layers of richness and a sprinkle of glamour.

  • Photographer Alex Lukey
  • Designer Eva Healy

7. A Reimagined Suburban Home

The Homeowners: Cat Halliday and Brian Carr

The Designer: Emilia Wisniewski

What Sets It Apart: A dark and dated home is transformed into a calm oasis that suits the idyllic leafy setting.

  • Photographer Valerie Wilcox
  • Designer Emilia Wisniewski of Studio 1Nine1; styling, Catherine Therrien

8. A Vancouver Craftsman With Modern Spirit 

The Homeowners: Claire and Matthew Good

The Designer: Ben Leavitt

What Sets It Apart: This Craftsman house is full of pops of color, from a magenta staircase to the cobalt kitchen island.

  • Photographer Ema Peter
  • Designer Designer: Ben Leavitt; Architecture by Jason Skladan; Stylist: Stacy Begg

9. A Century Home In Calgary

The Designer: Nyla Free

What Sets It Apart: The renovation of this prairie century home took it back to the studs, and reworked the layout with a soothing palette.

  • Photographer Michelle Johnson
  • Designer Nyla Free

10. A Contemporary New Build In Oakville, Ontario

The Homeowners: George and Marta Coito

The Designers: Vanessa Fong

What Sets It Apart: This minimalist new home in Oakville has double height floor-to-ceiling windows that show off the epic backyard (designed by George).

  • Photographer Younes Bouhnar, Amanda Large, Alex Lukey
  • Designer Architecture and interior design, Vanessa Fong; landscape design, George Coito

11. An Updated Toronto Tudor

The Homeowners: Jo and Sam Lipson

The Designers: Maayan Kessler and Jo Levitan

What Sets It Apart: A restauranteur’s Tudor-style home has a modern European vibe, with graceful mouldings, marble counters and an Italian chandelier.

  • Photographer Lauren Miller
  • Designer Maayan Kessler and Jo Levitan

12. A Designer’s Own Century Semi

The Homeowners: Oliva Botrie and Tim Dawson

The Designers: Olivia Botrie, Dart Studio

What Sets It Apart: Olivia used her trademark moves in her own Toronto century semi like a charming olive kitchen and shell pink living room.

  • Photographer Niamh Barry
  • Designer Olivia Botrie

13. A High-Fashion Saskatoon Penthouse

The Homeowners: Curtis Elmy and Trevor Ciona

The Designers: Curtis Elmy and Trevor Ciona

What Sets It Apart: This polished Prairie penthouse has a customized layout, blond herringbone floors and punches of metal and black.

  • Photographer Eymeric Widling
  • Designer Curtis Elmy and Trevor Ciona

14. A Riverside Retreat In Muskoka  

The Homeowner: David Morris

The Designer: Jamie Drohan

What Sets It Apart: Clean, fresh interiors give this Muskoka cottage an airy look. Oak, stone, unlacquered brasss and linen create a modern farmhouse feel that’s soothing and serene.

  • Photographer Valerie Wilcox
  • Designer Jamie Drohan

15. A Personality-Packed Condo Celebrates Color And Pattern

The Homeowners: Robin and Amelia

The Designer: Cori Halpern

What Sets It Apart: Whimsical wallpaper and fluted details make this Toronto condo sing. Designer Cori Halpern uses vintage-look floral fabrics, reeded details and an adventurous mix of colors for a unique, bold mix.

  • Photographer Virginia Macdonald
  • Designer Cori Halpern

16. A Rustic Guest Cottage In The Eastern Townships

The Homeowner: Mizia Emond-Lavoie

The Designers: Mélanie Cherrier and Laurence Pons Lavigne, Blanc Marine Intérieurs

What Sets It Apart: This former garage is converted into a warm, inviting guest cottage with plenty of wood, a stone fireplace and tranquil views.

  • Photographer Photographie Intérieure Co.
  • Designer Mélanie Cherrier and Laurence Pons Lavigne, Blanc Marine Intérieurs

17. A Working Cattle Farm in The Eastern Townships

The Homeowner: Alex Gosselin and Sebastien Kaine

The Designers: Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal, Les Ensembliers

What Sets It Apart: Populated with antiques and painted vintage pieces, Argyll Farm is a mix of Montana ranch and English country house.

  • Photographer André Rider
  • Designer Richard Ouellette and Maxime Vandal, Les Ensembliers

18. An Elegant Condo In Midtown Toronto

The Homeowner: Fenwick Bonnell

The Designer: Powell & Bonnell

What Sets It Apart: This 834-square-foot compact suite with contemporary art, high-end furniture and custom design proves luxury living can be achieved on a small scale.

  • Photographer Margaret Mulligan
  • Designer Powell & Bonnell

19. A Designer’s Joyful Victorian Terrace House In London, England

The Homeowners: Natalie and Jon Tredgett

The Designer: Natalie Tredgett

What Sets It Apart: Montreal-born designer Natalie Tredgett packs in unexpected, bold design moves like saturated colors and playful decoupaged walls to transform her family’s Victorian terrace house in London.

See this story in our October 2023 issue, on stands now!

  • Photographer Rachel Smith
  • Designer Natalie Tredgett

20. A Toronto Semi With A Dose Of Character & Drama 

The Designer: Jessica Leigh Interiors

What Sets It Apart: Inspired by London’s mews-style houses, designer Jessica McGouran infused this space with pops of personality in her trademark cool, contemporary style.

See this story in our October 2023 issue, on stands now!

  • Photographer Lauren Miller
  • Designer Jessica Leigh Interiors