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Doggy spas and custom litter boxes: ‘Barkitecture’ is the latest pampered pet trend

The rise of pet-friendly design has paralleled the pandemic-era surge in pet ownership

Kayla Daniels Interior Pet renos KOSTA BRATSOS – Kayla Daniels

Kayla Daniels Interior Pet renos KOSTA BRATSOS – Kayla Daniels

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June 18, 2026

Kayla Daniels Interior Pet renos KOSTA BRATSOS – Kayla Daniels

Kayla Daniels Interior Pet renos KOSTA BRATSOS – Kayla Daniels

Doggy spas and custom litter boxes: ‘Barkitecture’ is the latest pampered pet trend

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June 16, 2026

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The Eames Houses
Charles and Ray Eames – Residential Architecture
Published by Phaidon Interior spread

Licensed Images
The Eames Houses
Charles and Ray Eames – Residential Architecture
Published by Phaidon Interior spread

The top style and design titles to read under the sun this summer

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June 12, 2026

Image 3 - Jennylynn Pringle - photo credit Lauren Miller Photography Author Jennylyn Pringle painted the cabinets in her cottage cashmere white and used a black island as an accent.

Image 3 - Jennylynn Pringle - photo credit Lauren Miller Photography Author Jennylyn Pringle painted the cabinets in her cottage cashmere white and used a black island as an accent.

Are white kitchens passé? Here’s what design pros say

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June 6, 2026

Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin performs during Super Bowl LX Patriots vs Seahawks Apple Music Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)

Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin performs during Super Bowl LX Patriots vs Seahawks Apple Music Halftime Show at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California on February 8, 2026. (Photo by Patrick T. Fallon / AFP via Getty Images)

The ubiquitous monobloc chair and its Canadian origin story

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June 3, 2026

QG_Queen_Elizabeth_LifeInStyle_QUICK_SELECTION_090426_08 Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style (The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace) has been extended until April, 2027.

QG_Queen_Elizabeth_LifeInStyle_QUICK_SELECTION_090426_08 Queen Elizabeth II: Her Life in Style (The King’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace) has been extended until April, 2027.

Six design and style exhibitions to see in London this summer

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June 2, 2026

NEGAR REIHANI SMALL URBAN CONDO.

Instead of using the alcove as a TV area, it was transformed it into a cocoon-like reading and lounging nook. The goal was to create a sense of pause, warmth and emotional breathing room without adding any square footage.

NEGAR REIHANI SMALL URBAN CONDO.

Instead of using the alcove as a TV area, it was transformed it into a cocoon-like reading and lounging nook. The goal was to create a sense of pause, warmth and emotional breathing room without adding any square footage.

Analog is back – by design

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May 16, 2026

Air purifiers are must-haves for many. Experts share what to look for when you shop

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May 12, 2026

Interior designer Jennifer Worts uses downlights with a subtle white trim to blend into a painted wood ceiling.

Toronto interior designer Dvira Ovadia uses pot lights in almost all of her projects, but reserves them for the right space.

Are pot lights boring and overdone, or can they be tasteful? Experts weigh in

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May 6, 2026

Anna Graf of Garden Fever Designs creates plant containers that stop people in their tracks.

Lindahl residence - containers by garden landscape designer Anna Graf of Garden Fever Designs in Vancouver.

Spring planter tips: How to create containers that will wow – and last

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May 6, 2026

Leanne Johnson in her backyard in North Vancouver on May 2, 2026.

Leanne Johnson in her backyard in North Vancouver on May 2, 2026.

Build your dream garden with tips from an expert

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April 28, 2026

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Room 101-6__Hotel Confidential 2026_Tom Feiler

Fusing genres, artists team up to transform historic Prince Edward County hotel

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April 23, 2026

Ryookyung Kim and Phil Chan moved into the basement of Kim’s parents’ home in
Richmond Hill, Ont.

Ryookyung Kim and Phil Chan moved into the basement of Kim’s parents’ home in
Richmond Hill, Ont.

More young adults are moving home. Here are design ideas for the transition

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April 19, 2026

Light beams into a room at 4069 Madeley Road in North Vancouver.

As the name implies, double-height ceilings are twice as high as standard ceilings, creating a sense of grandeur in a room.

Are double-height ceilings stylish? Pros assess the benefits, drawbacks

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March 31, 2026

Seedling images for Gayle MacDonald feature with Tasha Medve from the book The Purposeful Gardener

Seedling images for Gayle MacDonald feature with Tasha Medve from the book The Purposeful Gardener

Even as a novice gardener, you can still grow your own food

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March 29, 2026

Alex Currie bought ancestral home for her and her family. She also considered which furniture would work best in the spaces when choosing what to keep and or discard.

Alex Currie bought ancestral home for her and her family. She also considered which furniture would work best in the spaces when choosing what to keep and or discard.

How to declutter family heirlooms without guilt

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March 29, 2026

Martine Bauer, a top chef in Toronto, starts and ends her shifts in the kitchen by getting organized.

Martine Bauer, a top chef in Toronto, starts and ends her shifts in the kitchen by getting organized.

How to get organized for spring, from three year-round experts

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February 26, 2026

Design by These Architects. Photography by Scott Norsworthy

Design by These Architects. Photography by Scott Norsworthy

From caution to confidence: The evolution of Toronto residential design

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February 13, 2026

images from the architect Rob Kastellic, for this design debate story. AKB_West End Renovation

images from the architect Rob Kastellic, for this design debate story. AKB_West End Renovation

Design debate: Is having a ‘dumb’ home actually smart?

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February 7, 2026

A redesigned dining room interior by Emily Wunder in Stratford, Ont.

A redesigned dining room interior by Emily Wunder in Stratford, Ont.

Full-gut home renovations are expensive. Here’s what to do instead

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January 31, 2026

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chairs shopping feature image

Design experts say there’s no such thing as a one-size-fits-all lounge chair

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January 16, 2026

Heidi Earnshaw is pictured in her studio in Lanark, Ont. The woodworker and designer is the subject of Slow Furniture, an exhibition of recent work at Toronto's Craft Ontario Gallery during the DesignTO festival.

Heidi Earnshaw in her studio in Lanark, Ont. The woodworker and designer is the subject of Slow Furniture, an exhibition of recent work at Toronto's Craft Ontario Gallery during the DesignTO festival.

Less tech in our homes, more craftsmanship: Where design is headed in 2026

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January 16, 2026

What to look for during Toronto’s jam-packed design week 2026 Maddy Bailey

What to look for during Toronto’s jam-packed design week 2026 Maddy Bailey

What to look for during Toronto’s jam-packed design week

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January 11, 2026

Eva Pianezzola, an urban designer created a spa bathroom in her home in Parkdale, Toronto.

Eva Pianezzola, an urban designer created a spa bathroom in her home in Parkdale, Toronto.

Sweat equity: At these home spas, no appointments are necessary

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December 20, 2025

Sink skirt in a kitchen

Sink skirt in a kitchen

The nostalgic, farmhouse-inspired sink skirt is having a moment

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December 19, 2025

Women Laughing at Party

What makes a great bash? Partygoers and throwers share their favourite memories

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December 19, 2025

Carefree young women in stylish outfits having fun at a glamorous New Year’s Eve celebration with warm lighting, motion blur and lively festive movement around them.

Carefree young women in stylish outfits having fun at a glamorous New Year’s Eve celebration with warm lighting, motion blur and lively festive movement around them.

My party tips from a lifetime of event-going as The Globe’s society columnist

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December 16, 2025

Montreal artist Pony wants to cheer you up, one plushie at a time

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December 12, 2025

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PTN_COY_2026_Hero_1200x628 Pantone's Cloud Dancer colour of the. Year

Inside the world of colour forecasting and Pantone’s controversial Colour of the Year pick

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November 21, 2025

Is it time to invest in a bidet or a smart toilet?

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November 15, 2025

An interior designed by Les Ensembliers

An house interior in Toronto designed by Audax

These designers agree it’s time to ditch the kitchen island

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