historical home
Before & After: An Old Oshawa House Gets A Dramatic Makeover
“What we’ve achieved in this space is really special, and I think anyone that walks in here feels it too,” says designer Christine Elliott.
A Run-Down Farm Gets A Miraculous Transformation
Anna Simone, Elaine Cecconi and Paula Fleck revitalize a 19th-century former horse farm in Cambridge, Ont., in just 18 months.
Tour Designer Orsi Panos’ English Cottage–Style Bungalow
The designer was determined to bring the historical home, built in 1855, back to its former glory. “Now that the project is complete, I can honestly say this is my favourite house I’ve ever designed.”
A 1920s Toronto Home Gets A Pretty, Historical Upgrade
Cori Halpern brings this home into the 21st century with an eye to the past.
Dart Studio Brings Function And A Modern Flair To This Toronto Kitchen
Designers Olivia Botrie and Mariane Kawamura take the kitchen in this 1930s-era city home to new heights by layering in natural materials and textural elements.
A Historical Toronto Semi Gets A Contemporary Refresh
See Samantha Darvay, senior designer of Cornerstone Design & Build, transform this historical Toronto semi into a functional family retreat.
5 Designers Share Tips On What To Keep — And What To Ditch — When You Renovate An Old House
When preserved properly, heritage homes offer a unique lens into the past.
Christmas In Bordeaux
A young French family decorates their 19th-century home for the holidays.
A Historical Montreal Rowhouse Is Accessorized To Perfection By Fashion Designer Tu Ly
Tu Ly invites us inside his circa-1885 Montreal rowhouse.
This Historical Nova Scotia House Is A Charming Retreat
Step inside Colin Blanchard and Kenneth McRobbie's Cape Cod–style home.
Hot Take: The Designers Behind Nune Share What's Inspiring Them Right Now
We chatted with designers Tor Sauder and Sheena Murphy of hot design firm Nune.