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Decorating & Design

This East Coast Kitchen Exudes Nautical Charm

The owners of this 1920s Dutch Colonial-style home in the south end of Halifax, Nova Scotia, were newly transplanted New Yorkers, so perhaps it wasn’t a complete shock when they asked local designers Colin Blanchard and Kenneth McRobbie of 31 Westgate for a slightly industrial, Brooklyn brownstone-inspired…

Decorating & Design

Hot Look: 15 Ways To Brighten Up Rooms With Bold Tile

As much as we love subway tile for its goes-with-everything sensibility and timeless aesthetic, there’s nothing like a bold tile to liven up a space. Pack a punch in your kitchen, bathroom or entryway by adorning your walls — or floors — with bold tile. Whether it’s a gilt, Gatsby-style…

Kitchens

Easy Kitchen Update: Switch Out Your Backsplash

Even classic kitchen countertops need an occasional refresh, but you don’t need to commit to a full kitchen reno to get the job done. Try switching out your kitchen backsplash for a small update with big impact. Whether you have marble, quartz or butcherblock, we took the guessing game out of choosing a…

Decorating & Design

Tired Of Granite? Try This Dramatic Natural Stone

Dark, dramatic and refreshingly different, soapstone is trending for good reason. It stands up to heat and stains, but develops a gradual patina like marble. Plus, it looks beautiful in both kitchens and bathrooms, as either a striking countertop or statement sink. If you find yourself tempted to go over to…

Decorating & Design

15 Ways To Energize Your Home With Black And White Tile

Find out why we're loving the graphic, high-contrast look.

Design News

Kitchen Design Tips: Choosing Your Countertop & Backsplash Materials

H&H’s Reiko Caron picks the countertop material and backsplash tile for a dream open-concept kitchen, and reveals a stylish kitchen island.

Decorating & Design

Updated Classics: A New Take On Subway Tile

Discover fresh alternatives to popular design trends in our online series, Updated Classics.  Classic pick: A subway-style backsplash. Flip through our pages and it’s plain to see: at H&H, we have a thing for white subway tile. There’s something about the clean, neutral backdrop it creates that never seems to go…

Design News

Handmade Ceramic Tiles

Discover how tiles are made.

Design News

Standout Tiles

H&H editors share their favourite patterns.

Design News

Updating A Vintage Kitchen

How to maximize a small space.

Home Tours

Michael Penney’s Kitchen

His tips for a budget makeover.