Montreal

Decorating & Design

The Results Of This Victorian Home Renovation Are Breathtaking!

Montreal designer Michelle Martel gives us a behind-the-scenes rundown of the reno.

Bathrooms

You’ll Want To Wake Up Every Morning In This Pretty & Petite Bathroom

Elegant panelling gives the white envelope its Parisian flavor!

Dining Room

Ask A Designer: How To Create A Sunny Dining Area

In this Ask A Designer column, Valérie Morisset shares her advice for sprucing up a tired dining area. Question: I just bought a beautiful condo in Old Montreal. I’d like to have a dining area next to the window, a round table with four chairs and…

Home Tours

How To Design A Formal Home With Quirk & Character

Take a tour of Les Ensembliers' charming abode in Westmount, Quebec.

Decorating & Design

This Light & Bright Family Home Is Renovation Goals

The homeowners wanted the space to be light and bright but also warm and comfortable!

Shopping

Shops We Love: Hand-Painted Designs From Mezari Atelier & Boutique

For wallpaper and textile designer Stephanie E.M. Coleman, whimsical prints and textile history go hand in hand. As the founder of Mezari Atelier & Boutique in Montreal, her unique designs reinterpret traditional motifs in a contemporary way, juxtaposing old and new for an alluring alternative to mass-produced…

Decorating & Design

This Warm Modern Kitchen Is A Study In Contrasts

For an artist’s family of three in Westmount, Quebec, their storied home (the family had been living in it for 60 years) needed an update. The kitchen was stark and drafty and lacked efficient counters space, so, they called upon architect Andrew Curtis of RobitailleCurtis to get the job…

Decorating & Design

A Bright & Organized Kitchen With Surprising Design Details

When it comes to the heart of your home, keeping things clutter-free is key. That’s exactly what homeowner Audrée wanted to do when she asked design firm Cuisines Steam to reimagine her kitchen. And they delivered with savvy storage with a splash of artful flair. Double islands and a wall…

Condos & Lofts

This Handsome Apartment Redefines Condo Living

See how sculptural pieces make designer Luke Havekes' home feel anything but cookie-cutter.

Condos & Lofts

You Won’t Believe This Collected Condo Is A Rental!

Intricate mouldings, natural wood trim and found objects abound.

Homes

This Rustic-Chic Studio Apartment Is A Creative Refuge

Montreal shop owner Lysanne Pepin takes you inside her hardworking small space.

Recipes

Ask A Chef: Arctic Char Confit

Chef Michele Mercuri of Montreal’s Le Serpent shares his recipe for Arctic Char Confit. Q:  We had a wonderful dining experience at Le Serpent in Old Montreal, and the best part was the arctic char. With a light yet succulent taste, it sat on a mélange of…

Decorating & Design

A Colorful Montreal Home With Restaurant-Inspired Design

See how a young couple turned their circa-1912 rowhouse into their dream home.

Food

Food Editor’s Guide: Dining Al Fresco At Dinner With A View

Food editor Eshun Mott shares her experience dining under the stars.  If you live in Toronto you may have heard about The Bentway — a new multipurpose public space under the Gardiner Expressway. There was a skating trail there this past winter and plans for festivals,…

Decorating & Design

This Actor’s Montreal Loft Is A Study In Contrasts

Actor Amélie B. Simard’s Montreal loft in the city’s Le Plateau-Mont-Royal neighborhood — a hub of lively cafés, restaurants and shops flanking the mountain — is a little bit glam and a little bit rustic, loaded with personality yet serene and soothing. It perfectly reflects Amélie, who can rock the…