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Introducing the 2026 WL Designers of the Year
Jennifer Heffel and Robert Bailey join our hall of fame for their enduring work and lasting influence on Western Canada’s design community.
The Western Living Design Icons program honours the outstanding contributors who have shaped the West’s design community. Their influence can be found not only in beautiful homes and landmark projects, but also in the careers they’ve nurtured, the businesses they’ve built and the standards they’ve set for the industry.
This year, we’re welcoming two exceptional interior designers into our hall of fame: Jennifer Heffel and Robert Bailey.
HB Design co-founder Jennifer Heffel is known for considered, cohesive interiors and an exacting command of complex residential projects. Her influence extends well beyond her portfolio: she has become an important mentor and advocate for emerging designers, both within her firm and throughout the wider design community.
READ MORE: Western Living Design Icon 2026 Jennifer Heffel
Robert Bailey transforms simplicity into an art form, creating highly personal interiors through thoughtful details, layered materials and an unwavering commitment to the complete experience of a space. His optimism, generosity and exacting eye have earned him devoted clients and the admiration of generations of fellow designers.
READ MORE: Western Living Design Icon 2026 Robert Bailey
Jennifer Heffel and Robert Bailey will be honoured at the 2026 Western Living Designers of the Year Awards on September 10 at Inform in Vancouver. Find event details and purchase tickets.
The editorial team at Western Living loves nothing more than a perfectly designed space, place or thing: and we’re here to tell you about it. Email us your pitches at [email protected].
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