Toronto jewelry designer Dean Davidson and his partner, Fernando Fontineles, tapped designer Nicholas Ancerl to revamp their 1,600-square-foot loft in Wonder Condos, a former bread factory. Nicholas’s trademark clean lines and contemporary warmth resonated with Dean’s jewelry designs, which have a similar aesthetic and are inspired by the couple’s travels.

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Empty-nesters Amy and Scott Jackson were ready to downsize their Toronto home, but they weren’t looking for a white box in the sky. After finding a 1,245-square-foot, two-bedroom condo nearby, they hired designer Cindy McKay to tackle the interiors — she had worked on their country house in Prince Edward County, Ont. With a Parisian-style apartment serving as inspiration, their condo is a place to comfortably work from home, and host their kids when they’re in town.

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Designer Linda Lam wanted a new home that worked a bit harder than the laneway house she had lived in previously: it had to be a place that sparked her creativity. She found the perfect setting in a boutique live-work development in Vancouver’s Mount Pleasant neighbourhood. Linda’s been steadily building her design business for 15 years, and she now runs her firm, Quintessential Living, full time from her airy, art-filled, 855-square-foot loft.

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Emilia Wisniewski, principal of Studio 1Nine1, upgrades a condo in Toronto’s Humber Bay area with interesting patterns, luxurious textures and rich colours. “The client really wanted to make the space her own and inject some fun and glamour into the apartment,” Emilia says. Don’t miss the moody den-turned-pantry and the bold, vivacious bathroom with a jungle-inspired wallpaper. Presented by Scotties®’

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Designer Meghan Carter reimagines an 800-sq.-ft. condo in downtown Toronto for a special client. The design brief? “Make it beautiful,” says Meghan. “We talked about creating that Carrie Bradshaw, Sex and the City moment,” she says of design discussions with the homeowner, Emma. Throughout, custom pieces dazzle in onyx and marble, while a neutral palette with textural accents blankets the space. Don’t miss the bespoke vanity in the principal suite, complete with integrated lighting and plenty of storage for handbags, jewelry, sunglasses and more. Presented by Merit Kitchens

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Simplicity was the mantra for this condo refresh by Karen Cole, principal of Cole Design Studio. In every room, the subdued colour scheme reigns supreme while soft design accents with subtle curves and textures add an elegant, layered look. Don’t miss the sleek tucked-away pantry and the spa-like ensuite clad in white marble.

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“Here’s what you can do with a typical, empty, white-box condo,” says Halina Catherine, principal of the Toronto-based design firm Halina Catherine Design. The client desired an eclectic space with traditional yet modern design elements and a mid-century flare. “We had to pull it together so it made sense,” says Halina. That resulted in curved elements, textural touches and lots of natural wood. Don’t miss the impressive wall of solid oak panelling that spans from the living room to the kitchen and the expertly placed mirrors throughout that maximize the condo’s skyline views.

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First impressions are important — and this condo in Halifax makes a great one. Jonathan Legate was hired by longtime client Cathie James-McKenna to renovate the space. The design brief? To make it spectacular. The condo also needed to be accessible for Cathie’s daughter, Kelly McKenna, who uses a wheelchair. It was important to Cathie that Kelly feel at home when she visited.

Cathie had downsized from a large house for practical reasons. “We spend a lot of our time in Bermuda and our Halifax house was a lot to manage, given the limited time we’re here,” says Cathie. At first, she rented the 1,854-square-foot, three-bedroom, two-bathroom suite; it was central, had great natural light and was close to amenities. “I loved the treetop views, south, west and north exposures, and the terrace that offered a sense of connection to the neighbourhood,” she adds. In 2022, when the condo came on the market, she snapped it up immediately.

Jonathan kept mobility accessibility in mind for this project, and it was both a jumping-off point and a source of creative inspiration for the interiors. He already had some experience in accessible design, having renovated Kelly’s apartment nearby a few years prior. “You hear the term ‘universal design’ a lot these days, but this approach doesn’t always help with specific disabilities,” says Cathie. “Jonathan is attuned to Kelly’s unique abilities and isn’t afraid to ask what would work best.”

While the condo now meets Cathie’s “spectacular” request, does it meet the accessibility test? “I’m very at home here,” says Kelly. “It works perfectly for me.” Take a look inside the beautifully designed accessible Halifax condo below.

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“Our client works long hours, and he wanted to come home to an oasis,” says Sharlene Tsokas, senior designer at Dart Studio. Together with the firm’s principal, Olivia Botrie, the design duo transformed this downtown Toronto condo into a cosy suite. Luxe marbles and quartzites, dark walnut and intentional pops of blue adorn the space. Smart storage options are a highlight throughout: don’t miss the floor-to-ceiling reeded cabinets in the living room and the integrated second closet in the study. Presented by Merit Kitchens

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See how Lisa Kooistra, principal of LK Designs, gave this dated Burlington, Ont., condo a much-needed makeover with a new neutral colour palette, textural design elements and clever integrated storage. “This was an older condo, and it really just needed a lot of love,” she says. Inspired by the space’s serene waterfront views, Lisa incorporated intentional pops of blue to balance out the condo’s muted tones in areas like the walk-up bar, laundry room and principal ensuite. Don’t miss the hidden coffee bar in the kitchen, and find out how Lisa navigated the tricky design challenge of mounting a TV in the living room — without blocking the condo’s prized Lake Ontario panoramas.

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