Photography: Larry ArnalStyling: Ildiko Horvath Ildiko Horvath embraces colour—the brighter, the better. She turned her passion for pigment into a thriving furniture-painting business called Restored4U.com. She scours online sites and second-hand stores for rundown vintage and antique pieces...
Photography: Mike ChajeckiStyling: Shiva Khalilnia In the hallway, the console table’s acrylic legs do not overpower the narrow space. An oversized mirror features an inlaid crack with gold leaf, and is flanked by matching lamps. With their exposed...
Photography: Colin PerryStyling: Negar Reihani Before putting in an offer on a West Vancouver property in 2018, a young couple asked designer Negar Reihani to weigh in on how to transform the circa-1989 house. They wanted a space...
Photography: Gillian JacksonStyling: Cynthia Ferguson A property that is occupied only part-time can feel impersonal, dreary and anything but homey. Toronto designer Cynthia Ferguson took on the task of injecting personality and warmth into a bland condo for...
Chantal Malek knows what it takes to be successful, whether she’s wielding a palette knife full of acrylic paint or a monthly balance sheet. Not only is Malek an internationally renowned abstract artist, but she also owns Galerie...
PHOTOGRAPHY: VALERIE WILCOXSTYLING: DVIRA OVADIA While renovating her client’s home, Toronto designer Dvira Ovadia carried the airy, elegant vibe the homeowners were after into each space. For the open-concept kitchen, a new addition provided plenty of extra square...
PHOTOGRAPHY: SCOTT NORSWORTHY Victoria Birkett and David Ceolin were attracted to the home they bought in 2007 because of its amazing view. It sits on an expansive ravine lot in the prestigious Baby Point neighbourhood of Toronto, and...
From its humble beginnings as a fabric store in Ville St. Laurent back in 1989, Avenue Design has forged a reputation as an upscale furniture emporium, offering turnkey design assistance and exceptional customer service. “We’ve been continuously evolving...
Dominique Filion was 18 years old in 1992 when he launched his business with just one lawn mower. Since then, his landscaping company – one of the South Shore’s largest – has thrived thanks to its mission: To...
PHOTOGRAPHY: RAPHAËL THIBODEAUSTYLING: VALÉRIE GILBERT “I just love the large black sink and faucet because it’s practical, maintenance-free and it looks terrific,” says Caroline. Cedar beams and columns anchor the room and blend with the home’s new maple...
