Designers of the Year

A 16-foot island and forest-green lighting bring new flow and parkland colour to a cedar-framed 1976 home.

A former horse stable becomes a quietly luxurious foyer, complete with a wood stove, courtyard doors and hayloft stairs.

A secret room in Calgary’s Elbow Park turns pistachio, emerald and lily-pad pattern into a moody escape hatch.

Rounded blue arches and a translucent orange top capture ocean-sunrise calm in a playful, bio-resin table.

In Deep Cove, a sculptural living room pairs panoramic views with a mirror-sheen plaster ceiling.

Part ocean reef, part eclipse, this ceramic sconce plays a clever trick with light and texture.

Moody green cabinetry and warm brass details turn this pantry into the coziest workhorse in the house.

An elevated washer-dryer, pull-out shelf and drying closet make this laundry room feel surprisingly civilized.

A fastener-free IDS bar proves friction, straps and smart stacking can be the whole structural plan.

Clean lines, natural light and brick-grounded warmth shape a great room made for family life and entertaining.