Beyond its practicality in a home, a staircase can make for a major design moment. Whether you’re refinishing an original staircase or designing a new one, take inspiration from these stunning homes. Some of our favourite looks include the marble treads on a restored staircase designed by Gillian Segal, a magenta-hued bannister by Ben Leavitt and the showstopping curved corian staircase in Landscape Designer George Coito’s modern Oakville home. Below, get inspired by these incredible staircase design ideas.

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Home Société—parent company to retail brands MUST, Maison Corbeil and Jardin de Ville—brings together complementary visions when it comes to furniture and home accessories. They draw on decades of experience to showcase the most current trends from local and exclusive international brands. From the spirit of the ’70s and the resurgence of earthy tones like clay and moody green—scroll down to see what 2025 trends are on their radar right now.

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Don’t be fooled by their square footage; small foyers work even harder to achieve bold style and functionality. According to maximalist designer Cynthia Ferguson, a small foyer is a space for taking risks, because “the small size keeps costs down,” she says. Take inspiration from these condos and compact city homes that maximize every inch of space with standout tile, bold wallpaper and stylish storage. Scroll down!

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Spring cleaning on your mind? These mudroom ideas are the inspiration you need to get organized. Muddy boots, drizzly coats, damp umbrellas —not to mention pets’ dirty paws — are all byproducts of the changing seasons. The solution is an organized space with durable floors that withstand all the seasonal wetness. Wall hooks, cubbies, benches and bins all come to the rescue in these compact spaces to stash essential gear and keep things organized. Take a page from these designer-approved mudroom ideas below!

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Curb appeal is typically the first impression of your home, but the entryway comes at a close second! Whether it’s a grand foyer or a small apartment entryway, these designers achieved a wow-factor at the front door using bold colors, sculptural lighting and loads of pattern.

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In this Ask A Designer column, Gillian Atkins’ shares advice for updating a stair rail and refreshing the living room.

Question: We’d like to change our living room stair rail. Any ideas for modernizing it? We’ve just moved in and would be grateful for any advice on decorating the space. — G.M., West Kelowna, B.C.

Do you have a design dilemma? Send your questions to askadesigner@hhmedia.com.

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When you’re a busy family, having a separate entrance for shoes, jackets, backpacks or sports equipment is ideal. The homeowners of this Cape Cod-style home in Rose Valley, PA were lacking the flow and function they needed in a mudroom, and called upon designer Libby Rawes of Sharp + Grey Interiors to help them reimagine the space. See how Libby maximized style and  function by relocating the laundry room, taking out a wall and transforming the adjoining powder room.

Scroll down to see this fabulous mudroom makeover!

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In this Ask A Designer column, Candace Thompson shares advice for maximizing storage in a compact front entry.

Question: Our front door opens right into the living room, leaving very little storage or space for a proper entryway. We’re putting in white oak flooring, and we want to get rid of the chunky white storage unit. We’d like to do something more streamlined and still have a place to store our coats and bags. What do you suggest? — M.H., Ottawa

Do you have a design dilemma? Send your questions to askadesigner@hhmedia.com.

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First impressions are everything and now that we’re coming out of our winter hibernation, it’s time to reintroduce your guests to the homes you’ve been decorating. From grand foyers with beautiful details to compact entrances with clever storage ideas, get inspired with some of our best entryway looks.

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