Over the past thirty years, we’ve worked with countless Canadian designers whose talent and passion have filled our magazine with some truly stunning spaces. In honor of our 30th anniversary , we paid tribute to these designers with the H&H A-List . Browse through this gallery of spaces they designed and it’s easy to see why they received the esteemed honor — each of their work speaks for itself!
Old and new are seamlessly brought together in this heritage house designed by Kate Zeidler. The home’s original 1914 doors are complemented by antique century-old bookcases, while a modern linear rug makes the hallway seem wider.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home, March 2010 issue
Designer: Kate Zeidler
A vintage pair of swivel chairs make having a conversation easy in this masculine city condo.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home, February 2013 issue
Designer: Sarah Richardson
Built-ins are a must-have in Sharon Mimran’s own living room. Sharon made use of dead space on either size of a window seat by adding niches for firewood. Mesh-front shelves on either side of the fireplace store books and china.
Photographer: Ted Yarwood
Source: House & Home, February 2008 issue
Designer: Sharon Mimran
In the 2014 former Princess Margaret Showhome, the formal living and dining areas make it an ideal space for entertaining. A custom-made wallpaper is embroidered with flowers and flanked by mirrors that enlarge the space.
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Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home, December 2014 issue
Designer: Brian Gluckstein
A pale palette keeps the look of this bedroom light and airy, while a window seat overlooking the Georgian Bay is the perfect spot for reading.
Photographer: Ted Yarwood
Source: House & Home, May 2010 issue
Designer: Melody Duron
A lacquered mid-century modern credenza and mauve seat cushions bring femininity to this principal bedroom. A feature wall treated with a faux-wood wallcovering adds drama and pattern.
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Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home, March 2015 issue
Designer: Katherine Newman
In this cottage living room, a vaulted ceiling and shiplap walls create a light-filled and tranquil space.
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Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home, June 2015 issue
Designer: Cameron MacNeil
This serene, French-inspired bedroom is accented with a blush-colored throw blanket that picks up on the soft hue in the framed botanicals.
Photographer: Andre Rider
Source: House & Home, March 2014 issue
Designer: Scott Yetman
An open-concept layout between the family and dining room creates a natural hub in this former Calgary showhome. A modern large-scale pendant light makes a dramatic statement, while an abundance of storage on either side of the fireplace ensures that the home is kept comfortable and functional.
Photographer: Phil Crozier
Source: House & Home, November 2011 issue
Designer: James McIntyre
Vertical stripes on the chairs and walls take center stage in this striking dining room designed by Tommy Smythe.
Photographer: Michael Graydon
Source: House & Home, December 2013 issue
Designer: Tommy Smythe
For her cottage in Price Edward County, Ontario, Karen embraced a quirky color palette inspired by the surrounding landscape.
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Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home, August 2013 issue
Designer: Karen Cole
A dark charcoal color was used to paint the walls, panelling, cabinetry and clawfoot tub in this dramatic guest bathroom.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home, October 2007 issue
Designer: Connie Braemer
In Sloan Mauran’s living room, a vintage painting on a bold back wall above the fireplace creates a focal point.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home, February 2015 issue
Designer: Sloan Mauran
Fun pops of blue reflect this cottage’s location on the shore of Lake Rosseau.
Photographer: Ted Yarwood
Source: House & Home, April 2009 issue
Designer: Andrea Crawford
With frosted glass doors and custom-built cabinetry, this streamlined kitchen offers plenty of storage for dishes and glassware. Here, Alda swapped out a traditional island in favor of a more flexible stainless steel table.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home, September 2015 issue
Designer: Alda Pereira
Striped slipcovers add a nautical vibe to Colette’s charming Barbados beach house and nod to the abundance of lush greenery outside.
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Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home, May 2013 issue
Designer: Colette van den Thillart
This U-shaped kitchen has a luxe look thanks to gold-trimmed cabinetry and a marble counter and backsplash that runs right to the ceiling.
Photographer: Donna Griffith
Source: House & Home, March 2014 issue
Designer: Theresa Casey
Julie kept this all-white kitchen from looking stark by mixing in a dark wood table and black bar stools. A glass bauble light fixture emphasizes the skylight.
Photographer: Monic Richard
Source: House and Home February 2012
Designer: Julie Charbonneau
This white hallway gets a dose of personality from a vibrant blue bench, a large tassel hung from the railing and eclectic black and white art. A glass partition “was a way to visually change the stairs to work with the new aesthetic in the house,” says Ashley.
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Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home June 2015
Designer: Ashley Botten
Pops of pink and purple pretty up this traditional living room, while built-ins that house books and memorabilia add a personal touch.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home September 2014
Designer: Anne Hepfer
Storage is everywhere in this contrasting kitchen, from the ample island to the floor-to-ceiling black cabinets flanking the white cupboards. The crisp palette, warmed by global accents, is one of this duo’s signature looks.
Photographer: Virginia Macdonald
Source: House & Home March 2011
Designer: Lloyd Ralphs Design
A neutral palette in this light-filled living room keeps a common thread between the eclectic details, tying the whole look together.
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Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home June 2015
Designer: Jill Kantelberg
A peek of mint green above the cabinets creates a bright and airy feel in this country kitchen, while emphasizing the verdant view. Black details ground the breezy look.
Photographer: Monic Richard
Source: House & Home March 2013
Designer: Daniel Brisset
In this Palm Beach home, symmetrical furniture placement gives the pavilion a formal living room feel. The wool Oushak rug feels cozy, while neutral fabrics and natural textures are crisp against lush landscaping.
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Photographer: Andre Rider
Source: House & Home June 2016
Designer: Les Ensembliers
A wingback chair upholstered in charcoal velvet is a masculine, but cozy addition to this living room. A collection of National Geographic issues add a cheerful pop of yellow to the bookshelf.
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Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home February 2016
Designer: Mazen El-Abdallah
Wall paneling painted a soft mustard hue exudes luxury in this formal living room. When paired with warm neutrals in the rest of the space, it lets the blue velvet sofa shine.
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Photographer: John Gruen, Maxime Desbiens
Source: Maison et Demeure October 2016
Designer: Garrow Kedigian
Clad in Calacatta marble, this kitchen island is a showstopper against the light wood cabinets and floors. White subway tile with dark grout ties in the space’s black accents, found in the windows, sconces and pendant lights.
Photographer: Colin Way
Source: House & Home March 2016
Designer: Nam Dang-Mitchell
A row of black-framed windows eliminate the need for art in this Scandi-inspired dining room. Light wood herringbone floors are echoed in the light wood table, while a rich, wine-colored rug creates tension in the space.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home SIP 2013
Designer: Alison Milne
In this nautical cottage, a palette of bright white, handsome black and warm wood offers an inviting feel.
Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home March 2015
Designer: Barbara Purdy, Olivia Botrie
The open-concept living and dining spaces in this Caledon, Ontario, home are delineated by a limestone-topped sideboard. Warehouse-style steel sash windows replaced dates ones, and the oak floors are original to the house.
Photographer: Ted Yarwood
Source: House & Home May 2008
Designer: Powell & Bonnell
A sweet little breakfast nook off the kitchen has a fairytale feel to it with potted plants, a burnished brass light fixture and regal love seat.
Photographer: Janis Nicolay
Source: House & Home May 2012
Designer: Sophie Burke
Sam’s eclectic signature style is a House & Home fan favourite. In this global-inspired bathroom, gold hardware, cheerful patterns and found objects create a dreamy boho escape.
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Photographer: Alex Lukey
Source: House & Home June 2016
Designer: Sam Sacks
A branch chandelier hovers over a sleek tulip table in this modern-meets-country dining room, bringing a rustic vibe to the space.
Photographer: Stacey Brandford
Source: House & Home July 2010
Designer: Jennifer Worts
A teal sofa in a faux-bois fabric by Carlton V anchors this family room, while pops of purple energize the palette. Vintage German botanical charts play up the room’s conservatory feel.
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Photographer: Angus Fergusson
Source: House & Home January 2015
Designer: James Davie