Decorating & Design
September 29, 2023
Vote For H&H’s 2023 Home Of The Year!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!