Innholdsfortegnelse for November 2025 i House & Home

When you read the H&H 100 list in this issue (page 58), you may think that our design community is vast but, in fact, it’s a tight-knit group. Certainly, all of the designers on the Hall of Fame list would credit those who came before, for their mentoring and the inspiration they gave us all. One of the best of the best was Viki Mansell. Her Toronto shop, Absolutely Inc., is a mainstay and a great source for furniture and accessories that are always beautifully displayed. Viki’s work has been featured on our pages many times over the decades and, in fact, I’d been nagging her this past spring to let us shoot two recently finished houses that were spectacular. So, in July, when Kelvin Browne called from Chester, N.S.,…

Hay x Emma Kohlmann Hay continues its celebration of artisanal products with this new line of tableware and accessories produced by hand in Sri Lanka. Each piece translates the original art of Emma Kohlmann. Titled La Pittura, the range of products reflects Emma and Mette Hay’s shared belief that the objects we live with shape how we feel. Available in Canada at Design Within Reach. Kohler x Jake Arnold Come Home to the Neutral Side of Nature, a new collection by designer Jake Arnold, is debuting at Kohler. Jake has designed interiors that use Kohler kitchen and bath products in rooms that feature his preferred neutral palette together with natural stone, wood and warm metals, echoing the beauty of nature. The goal is to inspire you to use these elements…

WHERE TO STAY New: Goldwynn Resort & Residences This boutique resort on Cable Beach in the Bahamas is just a 15-minutes’ drive from the energy of Nassau’s downtown. Each room has a private balcony with sweeping views of the ocean, and you can book a private cabana at the infinity pool. There are three restaurants including Oia, an oceanfront spot where the menu is a fusion of Mediterranean and Asian cuisine. 340 West Bay St., goldwynnresorts.com Classic: The Ocean Club, A Four Seasons Resort Travellers in search of a discreet island getaway — read: celebrities — have been coming to The Ocean Club since 1962. Enjoy eight kilometres of sandy beaches and 14 hectares of lush gardens. Rooms range from ocean-view suites to three-bedroom beachfront villas with private pools. Choose…

MERIT KITCHENS’ CABINETS MOVE BEYOND THE KITCHEN FOR A COHESIVE AND CUSTOM LOOK THROUGHOUT THE HOUSE. “I trusted Merit to ensure everything fit together perfectly,” says Todd. “They even helped source the custom walnut handles so everything looks fully integrated.” EXPLORE THE FULL RANGE OF BEAUTIFUL CABINET OPTIONS. CONTACT A MERIT AUTHORIZED DEALER AT MERIT-KITCHENS.COM/FIND-A-DEALER…

WHAT TOOK US SO LONG, you might ask — and so did we. Tommy Smythe’s work has been featured in H&H more than 15 times, and that’s not counting the years he was part of Sarah Richardson’s design studio, or the columns he wrote for us over many years. It’s about time we properly celebrate Tommy’s amazing body of work, and the endlessly enthusiastic maestro behind those joyful rooms. Flash back to 2007, when Tommy decorated his 180-square-foot flat in Toronto’s Cabbagetown. Tommy looked like a kid. As it turned out, that kid had a great eye, a fearless sense of colour, and endless energy and curiosity about all aspects of design and decorating that would propel him to become one of the best-loved designers of his generation. We had…

SOMETIMES, ONE GOOD CHANGE deserves another. When longtime Toronto residents Karen and Mario Elia became empty-nesters, they found themselves reassessing not just how they lived — but where. “We contemplated moving to an apartment,” says Mario. “But we weren’t ready for an elevator.” Should they downsize to a condo? Or turn their existing home of 15 years into something that felt more aligned with this new chapter of life? Their decision to stay was rooted in sentiment — they loved the place — and their home’s potential. Built in 1898, the 4,000-square-foot brick beauty in Rosedale, one of Toronto’s older, leafier neighbourhoods, had charm and history. “The house was tired,” says Karen. “She really needed a lift.” The last renovation was 20 years prior and au courant for its time.…

Q: Every time I visit St. John’s, N.L., I go to Portage — the chefs use the freshest ingredients. Could you get the Steak Salad recipe so I can try it at home? — CHARLOTTE, Milton, Ont. A: Chefs Celeste and Ross wanted to create a salad that guests would look forward to eating — not just because it’s healthy, but because it’s delicious. “The salad has a ton of flavour from the fresh herbs, shallots and Lemongrass Vinaigrette,” says Ross. “We recommend sharing it as a side, or as a main with steamed white rice.” Roasted peanuts and toasted ground rice add a subtle nuttiness. See page 88 for recipe. COOL TOOL CLEVER COOKER Pull-apart meats, fluffy grains, flavourful stews — the Dream multicooker from Our Place does it…

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Orsi Panos is living in my house! While I haven’t yet read the September issue text, your photos of Orsi’s home (“Heritage Revival”) embody the exact vibe I’ve been trying to manifest in our home. After my husband’s recent passing, his beloved dog Roxy and I are embarking upon a new future without him. We’ve been searching for our new design aesthetic, and Orsi’s home, Alberta’s black exterior (“The Story of Hippie House”) and Cynthia’s wallpaper in the living area (“English Idyll”) have solidified the deal. Thank you so much! —MARTHA COLLINS, Osoyoos, B.C. For years, I’ve picked up your magazine at the library, always disappointed in the continuous big expensive homes decorated in predictable black, white, grey and beige. And then came the September issue — what fireworks! The…

TRINKET TRAY MID-CENTURY MODERN–STYLE DRESSING TABLE UPHOLSTERED LOW-BACK STOOL GRAPHIC PATTERNED RUG *Pricing is for vanity set, including stool (not pictured)…

London designers Mary Graham and Nicole Salvesen are known for curating homes that not only feel special today, but will still be relevant in 20 years. In A New English Style: Timeless Interiors by Salvesen Graham, penned by David Nicholls, nine home designs are revealed that illustrate Mary and Nicole’s “future heritage” approach and mastery of decorating historical properties. Here, they share tips on breathing new life into this well-loved look. HOUSE & HOME: What defines New English style? NICOLE SALVESEN: Accessibility. Whether you live in a grand country house or a one-bedroom city flat, a relaxed mix of pattern and colour layered with antiques for a sense of history creates a home that feels grand yet welcoming. H&H: Do you have tips for translating the style in North America? MARY GRAHAM:…

WHEN HOMEOWNERS Sharon Clewlow and Paul Allaire toured Sonya Kinkade’s home, they knew she was the right designer to renovate their own house — the couple loved Sonya’s farmhouse aesthetic. Set on nearly a hectare of forested land a 45-minute drive from Ottawa, their home needed modernizing and a fresh look. Sonya opened up the entire main floor to create a beautiful farmhouse-style kitchen that had plenty of prepping and cooking space, storage and a cosy eating nook. HOUSE & HOME: How did you come up with the design for the kitchen? SONYA KINKADE: Sharon and Paul had seen my house on a holiday tour, and our styles were aligned. There was a little back and forth, but they mostly let me take the lead. SHARON CLEWLOW: Sonya had lovely hardware…

THIS ANNUAL LIST is our opportunity to acknowledge and celebrate the Canadian designers who have graced our pages. This year sees nine debuts (read their write-ups on the list) and one new addition to our Hall of Fame! Please join us in recognizing the incredible talent that continues to engage and inspire our readers. In a world where AI is increasingly encroaching into every spectre of life, the very human creativity and authentic vision of these pros is to beapplauded and supported. We salute you! THE H&H 100 31 Westgate, HALIFAX 31Westgate.com AKB Design, LA PRÉSENTATION, QUE. Akbdesign.ca Alda Pereira Design, VANCOUVER Aldapereiradesign.com Alison Milne Co., TORONTO Alisonmilne.com Allison Willson Design, TORONTO Allisonwillson.com Alykhan Velji Designs, CALGARY Alyveljidesigns.com Ashley Botten Design, TORONTO Ashleybottendesign.com Ashley Montgomery Design, BARRIE, ONT. Ashleymontgomerydesign.com Atmosphere…

1stDibs, 1stdibs.com Absolutely Inc., (416) 922-6784 or absolutelyinc.com Ah-Bohd Home Store, (613) 962-9959 or ah-bohd.ca Alison Roman, alisoneroman.com Anastasia Casey, instagram.com/anastasiacasey_ A-N-D, a-n-d.com Anthropologie, anthropologie.ca Arcadia Modern Home, arcadiamodernhome.com Behr, behr.com Benjamin Bridge, (902) 542-1560 or benjaminbridge.com Benjamin Moore, 1-855-724-6802 or benjaminmoore.com Caesarstone, caesarstone.ca Casa Di Luce, (416) 650-9837 or casadiluce.ca CB2, cb2.ca Celeste Mah and Ross Larkin, Portage, (709) 552-1100 or portagenl.ca Cettire, cettire.com Chanel, chanel.com Clarkson Potter by Penguin Random House, penguinrandomhouse.ca Collagerie, collagerie.com Cosentino, cosentino.com Crate & Barrel, crateandbarrel.ca Cristalleria Murano, cristalleriamurano.com de Gournay, degournay.com Design Within Reach, 1-800-944-2233 or dwr.com Donald Choi Home, choihome.ca Élitis, elitis.fr Elte, (416) 785-7885 or elte.com Emma Kohlmann, emmakohlmann.info Etsy, etsy.com Fable, fable.com Figure 1 Publishing, figure1publishing.com First Bloom, firstbloomcornerstore.com For Living, for-living.ca Guests on Earth, guestsonearth.com Hardie Grant UK, publishing.hardiegrant.com…

From ruffles to brocade to gemstone accents, it’s time to embrace unbridled maximalism at home and in fashion. Lavish finishes can elevate a space, illustrated in this striking living room by Anne McDonald (above), which features an ornate chandelier, velvet seating and dramatic art. Try this bold and beautiful look with Klarel’s navy blue armchair, a beaded chandelier from Robinson Lighting & Bath and a framed landscape from Stephenson House. Pretty-in-pink accents such as Indaba’s linen throw pillow and Schumacher’s coral striped fabric contrast nicely with a House of Hackney floral and an iron table from Arcadia Modern Home. At Paris Fashion Week, a Dries Van Noten model (above) layers a brocade trench over a silky blouse with a jewelled statement necklace. Dress to the nines by layering your accessories —…

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GOTTA HAVE IT A muralled wall can transform a room into something magical. This dining room papered in de Gournay’s North American River Views is crowned by the Chiltern pendant fixture with shades painted in Benjamin Moore’s Yarmouth Blue with brass interiors, from The Urban Electric Co. Wallpaper, pricing upon request. Available through degournay.com. SHOP R:DESIGN ON RONALD The new kid on the block in Toronto’s Castlefield Design District is R:Design. This 6,000-square-foot showroom features custom handmade rugs from Nepal and India including custom area rugs and stair runners, plus ready-made rugs, flatweaves and broadloom, all at affordable prices. The new venture is a collaboration between Jordan Reznick of Reznick Event Carpets and rug designer and artist Robyn Waffle. Her newest collection, Neutral Curves, is on display now. FIND IT…

RUSTIC & REFINED Crafted in reclaimed pine salvaged from pallets, the Sorrento console from Urban Barn features a three-arch design and comes in a natural finish. Because the wood for each table is uniquely distressed, every console is one of a kind. In Milo Sand. $899. Urban Barn. Wash Away Jackie Prince, the founder of Toronto home care company Guests on Earth, has released a plant-based laundry detergent that’s low-foam and safe for all fabrics. The sulfate- and paraben-free formula comes in a refillable aluminum bottle and is good for up to 75 loads of laundry. $55/750 mL. Guests on Earth. A Light Clean The Guard S1 is Miele’s most compact and lightweight vacuum to date! When used with HyClean Air dust bags, it captures 99.99% of fine dust particles…

In this cottage-style bungalow belonging to designer Colin Baird, the principal bedroom is dressed in moody hues. The panelled walls are painted in on-trend sage green and the bed is dressed in tan, taupe and cinnamon coloured linens. It’s the perfect background for the drama of Blue Botanical, one of the Scotties® ’ Supreme tissue boxes in the H&H Designer Series. It’s one of six patterns that will bring colour and style to your rooms with ease. It’s amazing how one simple accessory can make all the difference. FIND YOUR STYLE: Get your own Scotties®’ Surpreme H&H Designer Series tissue boxes at select retailers. Visit Scotties.ca for more information. ©Kruger Products Inc., 2025. ®’ Scotties is a registered trademark of Kimberly-Clark Worldwide Inc., used under license.…

WHY IT WORKS: Anastasia Casey calls this room “The Purple Snug.” Its saturated hues and rich textiles create a perfect retreat. The key is in the choice of colour, starting with Benjamin Moore’s Caponata paint for the trim, window frames, doors and ceiling. The deep purple-brown with red undertones is carried through on the walls in a raw raffia woven wallpaper by Élitis. The texture of the wall covering is important because it feels fresh and casual, like the choice of a natural jute rug in a diamond checkerboard pattern. The skirted sofa is the star of this room, carrying on the colour-drenched approach in thread-dyed cotton-linen from Sixpenny. The small touches that are important to create contrast include the Lulu and Georgia lamp paired with a patterned shade, the…

TOAST THE 100 ON THE 2025 LIST! And applaud our Designer of the Year, Tommy Smythe, for his infectious love of design and his great body of work.…

Ali Budd Interiors, NEW TORONTO Bold and fearless, 2024 Designer of the Year Ali Budd never shies away from a statement marble, artisanal pendant or luxe wallpaper — and the results are as striking and effortless as her own signature red lip. HGTV Canada’s House of Ali proves she’s a natural star. Alibuddinteriors.com CVDT Interior Design, TORONTO After working as creative director with the legendary Nicky Haslam for 13 years in the U.K., 2023 Designer of the Year Colette van den Thillart now runs a thriving design firm known for its lavish take on classic style, with projects around the world. Colettevandenthillart.com Gluckstein Design Planning, TORONTO Classic and soigné, 2022 Designer of the Year Brian Gluckstein has cast a long shadow across the Canadian design scene for more than 30 years…

YOU MIGHT KNOW ALISON ROMAN from her viral Caramelized Shallot Pasta or her timeless Lemon Shaker Pie. The cook and former New York Times columnist’s newest cookbook may be her best — and most honest — work yet. In Something from Nothing, Alison shares the delicious yet pared-back meals she cooks for her family and explores the difference between luxury and everyday ingredients. Since H&H spoke with Alison in 2023, she and her new husband, Max Cantor, have welcomed their son, Charlie, and they’re currently splitting their time between Brooklyn and the Catskills. We caught up with Alison to talk about the new book, her food shop, and why pantry cooking never goes out of style. Q&A HOUSE & HOME: What’s the endless allure of pantry cooking? ALISON ROMAN: I think…

KITCHEN OF THE MONTH Pages 38 to 44 Design, Sonya Kinkade, Sonya Kinkade Design, sonyakinkadedesign.ca. PRINCIPAL SUPPLIERS Ah-Bohd Home Store, (613) 962-9959 or ah-bohd.ca Benjamin Moore, 1-800-361-5898 or benjaminmoore.ca Cadieux Interiors, (613) 745-1230 or cadieuxinteriors.ca Corbeil Appliances, corbeilelectro.com D.E. Kinkade Konstruction, (613) 229-0758 or dekinkadekonstructionltd.com HomeSense, 1-800-646-9466 or homesense.ca Kravet Canada (to the trade), 1-800-535-3258 or kravet.com Laurysen Kitchens, 1-866-836-5353, (613) 836-5353 or laurysenkitchens.com Stone Design Concepts, stonedesignconcepts.com Trail Appliances, trailappliances.com Wayfair Canada, wayfair.ca Yester Home, yesterhome.com Contracting, D.E. Kinkade Konstruction; millwork, Laurysen Kitchens. Page 38: Backsplash and counters by HanStone, Stone Design Concepts; range by Bertazzoni, Corbeil Appliances. Page 39: Left: Table, Wayfair Canada; cabinet colour, Crownsville Gray (HC-106), Benjamin Moore. Page 40: Bottom left: Stools, Cadieux Interiors. Page 42: Faucet, sink, Wayfair Canada; hardware, Yester Home. Page 44:…

When we think about home, we think about change. How our lives shift, how our spaces need to adapt, how comfort can take on new meaning over time. As fourth-generation custodians of Elte, we’ve had a front-row seat to how design evolves, not just in style, but in purpose. Mkt was born from that perspective: a reflection of how we live now. It’s a space where thoughtful design meets everyday life. Where pieces are meant to be lived with, not just looked at. And where we continue to learn, explore, and grow, just like the people who walk through our doors. We’re so glad you’re here. https://eltemkt.com/pages/about?utm_source=issuu&utm_medium=digital_magazine&utm_campaign=mktmagazine2025…

At Mkt, every rug begins with a belief in craftsmanship. While the design perspective is contemporary, the techniques behind each piece are centuries old. All of Mkt’s rugs are hand-knotted in India using artisanal knowledge passed down through generations. The work is done in Bhadohi, a northern town known as India’s “carpet city,” where rug weaving has been practised since the 16th century. “The artisans in Bhadohi have passed down the art of weaving for hundreds of years,” says Jamie Metrick, Co-founder and Mkt rug buyer. Jamie’s connection to India runs deep. Mkt is a sister brand to Elte, the family-run design company his great-grandfather founded in 1919. For nearly a century, Elte has worked directly with rug makers in Bhadohi, and it is this same foundation that Mkt builds…