Joel Bray

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Hot Hues: Fall In Love With Farrow & Ball’s Nine New, Richly Crafted Paint Colours

Presented by Craftsmanship and curation are key to great design. That’s one of the reasons why decorating fans and interior designers rely on Farrow & Ball’s coveted 132 paint-colour palette for timeless shades that work beautifully in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens and bathrooms…

Decorating & Design

Ask A Designer: How To Design A Bedroom With A Bold Rug

In this Ask A Designer column, Joel Bray shares his ideas for decorating a bedroom anchored by a striking rug. Question: The large Bokhara rug in our bedroom is quite overwhelming and I’m not sure how to incorporate it into the decor. What color scheme, nightstands and lighting do you…

Kitchens & Bathrooms

Designer Tips For Choosing Tiles & Countertops

See unique tile applications for kitchens, bathrooms, powder rooms and more.

Home Tours

Upstairs Overhaul: Joel Bray’s Gutted-To-Gorgeous Victorian

Get an inside look at the second and third floor renovations.

Home Tours

Main Floor Makeover: Joel Bray’s Gutted-To-Gorgeous Victorian

Go behind the scenes of his most ambitious project yet.

Decorating & Design

Considering An Accent Wall? Get A Designer’s Advice

For a new spin on the accent wall, Joel Bray’s advice is to look up. Question: What color should I choose for an accent wall in my apartment, and how should I finish off the decorating? The light is cold and the floor is a bit orangey. –…

Decorating & Design

Is Patterned Velvet The New Wallpaper?

Joel Bray shares how to upholster walls in velvet for a luxurious take on wallpaper. Upholstered walls, including velvet, have been taking interiors to the next level for centuries. This luxurious look can be difficult to DIY if wrapping an entire room, but applying fabric to the upper portion…

Home Tours

A Modern, Edited Space That Proves Less Is More

Thoughtful, eclectic decor makes a statement in this sleek space.

Home Tours

A Modern Century Home That Wows!

You'll fall in love with the cool, artful space.

Design Lab

Ask A Designer: What’s The Right Sofa For You?

H&H's Joel Bray and Jennifer Koper offer expert advice on choosing the right sofa for your home and lifestyle.

Bathrooms

How To Design A Serene Guest Bedroom Suite

H&H’s Joel Bray takes us inside the third floor of his newly renovated Victorian rowhouse in Toronto.

Decorating & Design

Makeover: A Charming Home That Exudes Warmth & Character

H&H’s Joel Bray tours Meg Crossley’s delightful Toronto house, which she transformed from dull and dated to bright and cozy.

Makeovers

Before & After: Stylish Dorm Room Decorating Ideas

H&H's Joel Bray and Jennifer Koper bring high style to a basic dorm room.

Makeovers

Go Behind The Scenes Of Our July Cover Shoot!

Watch Joel Bray and Stacey Smithers create a space that captures Canadian style.

Decorating & Design

DIY: Wall-Mounted Hat Rack

Joel Bray shares step-by-step instructions for a cottage-ready hat rack made from inexpensive wood and pegs.