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Decorating & Design

Philip Mitchell’s Best Advice For Bringing Character To Your Rooms

See how he designed his new pied-à-terre with maximalist style — and plenty of character.

Decorating & Design

16 Dreamy Coastal Homes With Relaxed Summer Style

Which side of the coast is calling your name?

Decorating & Design

Designers & Stylists Answer Your Biggest Design Questions!

Ever wonder what to budget for a sofa or when to use a valance?

Decorating & Design

This Historic Cottage Is A Storybook Setting For Decking The Halls

Designer Philip Mitchell's circa-1795 holiday home looks like it came out of a fairytale!

Decorating & Design

How To Host A Holiday Party In A Small Space

When designers say they find inspiration all over the place, they’re not kidding. Case in point? This holiday soirée, hosted by designer Philip Mitchell and his partner, advertising executive Mark Narsansky, which owes its very existence to some pretty fabric. “We were at the Brunschwig & Fils showroom one day,…

Decorating & Design

Design Hack: Rope Bannister

In designer Philip Mitchell’s Chester, Nova Scotia, guesthouse, heavy nautical rope is a breezy alternative to a traditional handrail. Source brackets and fittings from a sailing supply store or online retailer like Stair Ropes, and use one well-affixed bracket for every meter of rope. For safety, choose a…

Bathrooms

Now Or Never: Standalone Tubs

Get designers’ takes on current trends in our online series Now or Never. Once considered aspirational, the price of standalone and hot tubs have dropped and become an attainable luxury for many. We asked two designers to weigh in, and both of them give standalone tubs a…

Decorating & Design

See Concept Room Sketches Come To Life!

Just how do interior designers turn inspiration and ideas into beautiful spaces? We talked to Philip Mitchell, the classic-meets-contemporary designer who splits his time between Toronto, Chester, N.S. and NYC, to find out. Click through for some of his favorite spaces, plus get a beind-the-scenes look at a concept sketch…

Condos & Lofts

Warm & Traditional Apartment

Tour designer Philip Mitchell's small space.