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Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of House & Garden magazine, March 2025, featuring an interior scene with a wooden table, chairs, a bookshelf filled with books, a vase with pink tulips, a lamp, and decorative pillows.]()
House & Garden
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![Cover of House & Garden magazine featuring a cozy living room with a white fireplace, surrounded by built-in bookshelves filled with books, a patterned sofa, an armchair, and decorative accents, with the magazine's title in large pink letters at the top.]()
House & Garden
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![Cover of Architectural Digest magazine, September 2021 issue, titled 'the style issue'. Features Behat Prinsloo and Adam Levine lounging on a sofa in a modern living room, with framed artwork on the wall and decorative objects on a coffee table.]()
Architectural Digest
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![Cover of Canadian House & Home magazine, October 2024 issue, featuring a modern kitchen with a wooden ceiling, large window, and a black countertop with a large potted plant. Headlines promote fall decorating ideas.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of Canadian House & Home magazine, March 2022 issue, featuring a modern kitchen with dark cabinetry, a wall ladder, a leather chair, and decorative plants, highlighting stylish spaces and design tips.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of Decor Mag magazine featuring a modern living room with a fireplace, a wall-mounted television, surrounded by built-in shelves, and a large window with curtains, highlighting interior design and decoration.]()
Decor Mag
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![A cozy kitchen interior with a yellow wall, decorated with plates and artwork, wooden shelves with kitchenware, a black stove, a red bread box, and a small turquoise table with a dog resting underneath.]()
House & Garden
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![Cover of Canadian House & Home magazine, July-August 2020 issue, featuring a cozy interior with stone walls, large windows, a fireplace, and relaxed furniture, focusing on cottages and summer decorating ideas.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of Canadian House & Home magazine, January/February 2021 issue, featuring two women sitting on a modern white sofa in a decorated living room with black framed artwork, white curtains, and colorful pillows.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![The cover of Canadian House & Home magazine, April 2023, featuring a living room with a fireplace, artwork, windows, and modern furniture. Headings include 'Before & After', '6 Incredible Transformations!', 'Meet Super Stylist Colin King', 'High Style DIYs', and 'Smitten Kitchen: Deb Perelman's Must-Have Recipes'.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of Canadian House & Home magazine, April 2021 issue, featuring a woman standing in a modern kitchen with black cabinets, a white countertop, and a dining table. The title reads "Before & After" with the subtitle "From big to small, makeovers you won’t believe!" and various article highlights.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of KITCHENS + BATHS magazine featuring a modern kitchen with a marble island, three brown bar stools, gold pendant lights, and a window with a black frame.]()
House & Home
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![Cover of a magazine titled 'Kitchens & Baths' featuring a bright, white kitchen with cabinetry, a window, and a dining area with white chairs, highlighting design ideas for dream kitchens.]()
House & Home
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Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of Canadian House & Home magazine, March 2020 issue, featuring a bright, modern kitchen with painted cabinets, brass fixtures, and a small dining area with a round table and wooden chairs.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of Canadian House & Home magazine, November 2024 issue, featuring a modern kitchen with maroon upper cabinets, black lower cabinets, a wooden table, and a variety of decorative items and dishes on the counter.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of Canadian House & Home magazine, October 2022 issue, featuring a well-decorated living room with white and black furniture, a fireplace, large window with cream curtains, wall art, and decorative objects.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of a home decor magazine featuring a modern living room with artwork, a beige armchair, a corner table, a gray sofa with pillows, a potted plant, a large abstract painting, and text about the best rooms and design ideas.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![February/March 2024 issue of Canada's Style at Home magazine showcasing fall decor, a cozy living room with a fireplace, white sofa, wooden coffee table, armchairs, and a spiral staircase.]()
Canada's Style at Home
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![Cover of House & Home magazine, February 2019 issue, featuring a bright, modern kitchen with large windows, black and white patterned curtains, a wooden island, black chairs, and a hanging light fixture.]()
Canadian House & Home
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![Cover of a magazine titled 'Kitchens & Baths' showing a modern kitchen with white marble countertops, a gold faucet, and hanging pot racks with pots and utensils. The cover has various headlines about kitchen and bathroom design and features, including 'The Ultimate Guide to Kitchens', '25+ Pages of Incredible Bathrooms', and 'Spotlight on Pantries'.]()
House & Home
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![Magazine cover of Western Living, June 2019 issue, featuring a small modern off-the-grid cabin with a panoramic view of the mountains and sky, with a woman sitting on the steps outside.]()
Western Living
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![Cover of Western Living magazine from March 2020 featuring a modern kitchen and dining area with wooden accents and contemporary lighting.]()
Western Living
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![Cover of Condo magazine featuring a modern living room with blue and yellow chairs, wooden coffee table, and a large triptych photo of musicians in a forest. Text highlights include 'The Art-Filled Home of a Vancouver Gallery Owner' and 'Expert Advice: Shop Like a Designer'.]()
Western Living
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![Cover of Western Living magazine, May 2018 issue, featuring a modern interior with large glass windows overlooking lush greenery and a lake, with indoor furniture including a sofa, purple chair, and bar stools.]()
Western Living
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![Cover of a magazine celebrating the 50th anniversary, featuring a modern architectural building by a body of water with a person inside, for the 14th Annual Designers of the Year 2021, highlighting architecture, interiors, furniture, fashion, and more.]()
Western Living
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![Cover of a home decor magazine titled "Les idées de ma maison" featuring a cozy living room with a gray sofa, pink cushions, a feather throw, a pink rug, a fireplace, and a vase with pink branches. The magazine highlights tips on storage, professional decorating, and design trends for winter 2025.]()
Les Idees
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![Cover of Today's Parent magazine featuring Jessi Cruickshank with her two kids, Dray and Rio, in a lush green garden setting. Jessi is wearing a green outfit, holding hands with her younger child, and carrying her older child on her hip.]()
Today's Parent
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![Magazine cover featuring a marble-patterned wedding cake with flowers on top, a hand placing a flower, and text about Calgary wedding guides and venues.]()
Avenue
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![Chocolate brownies with powdered sugar spelling out 'Avenue Calgary' on top, surrounded by strawberries and blackberries.]()
Avenue
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![Magazine cover featuring a woman sitting on a gray sofa in a stylish living room with pink shelves and various decor items, titled 'Avenue' with headlines about small space, big style, and Kimberly Wiebe's heritage home.]()
Avenue
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![Cover of Avenue magazine featuring a woman sitting on the hood of a red car, holding a food container. The magazine is titled 'Avenue' and highlights Calgary's best food to go, with other headlines about bottles of beer, patio primer, and summer events.]()
Avenue
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![A young boy in a yellow T-shirt sitting on a bed, reading a book in a bedroom decorated with blue and yellow accents, including a nightstand with a lamp, a shelf with decorative letters spelling "BIRD," and a blue curtain.]()
Press Feature
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![Cover of Dabble magazine with a decorated Christmas tree, wrapped presents underneath, a gold chair with a blanket and gift on it, and a Christmas tree topper with a dog-shaped figure.]()
Dabble
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![A dog wearing a colorful sombrero hat on a white surface.]()
Dabble
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![Magazine cover for 'Dabble' featuring a woman in a colorful carnival mask with feather decorations, smiling in a festive setting, with headlines about New Orleans travel, food, and home tours.]()
Dabble
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![Woman with red hair in a bun smiling and touching colorful patterned panels at an art display. Cover of Dabble magazine with the title "Dabble does BUDAPEST" and topics "design, travel, food."]()
Dabble
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![Magazine cover with a smiling man holding a straw hat and a woven bag, set against a green outdoor background. The magazine is titled "Dabble" and features topics like design, travel, and food. The headline reads "Dabble does Charleston."]()
Dabble
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![Cover of Dabble magazine, June/July 2012 issue, featuring a smiling woman with short dark hair, wearing a light-colored top, sitting at a counter with a white cup and colorful macarons, in a bright, modern kitchen setting.]()
Dabble
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![A dog wearing a colorful sombrero hat lying on the floor with a playful yet tired expression.]()
Dabble
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![Cover of Dabble magazine, March/April 2011 issue, featuring a woman sitting cross-legged, drinking from a bowl in front of a display of plates, bowls, and decorative dishes in a vintage-style setting.]()
Dabble
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![A magazine cover titled 'dabble' with a subtitle 'design, travel, food'. The cover features five people sitting on chairs on a sandy beach, facing the ocean with waves. Two yellow umbrellas shade the group. The magazine headline says 'Dabble does SANTA MONICA'.]()
Dabble
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![Cover of Dabble magazine, July/August 2011 issue, featuring a man in a beanie holding a large fish with a blurred market background, and text that reads 'Dabble does Seattle'.]()
Dabble
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![People walking outdoors in winter, some wearing colorful winter jackets and hats, with snow on the ground and leafless trees in the background.]()
Dabble
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As Seen In
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
2024 | H&H 100
House & Home Magazine, Top 100 Canadian Interior Designers
2020 | MASI
Gold: Single Dwelling, New Construction
2020 | DACOR
Regional Winner: Traditional Kitchen Design
2019 | WESTERN LIVING
Home of the Year: Top 5 Finalist
2018 | WESTERN LIVING
Home of the Year: Top 5 Finalist
2016 | DINNER X DESIGN
2023 | H&H 100
House & Home Magazine, Top 100 Canadian Interior Designers
2020 | NKBA
3rd Place: Small Contemporary Kitchen
2020 | WESTERN LIVING
2020 Designer of the Year Finalist
2019 | WESTERN LIVING
2019 Designer of the Year Finalist
2017 | DINNER X DESIGN
2015 | DINNER X DESIGN
ONLINE PRESS
January 2026 | HOUSE & HOME
Our Designer Poll Reveals the Top Trends for 2026
August 2025 | HOUSE & HOME
Four Unique Bathrooms Offer Beautiful Solutions To Elevate Daily Rituals
February 2025 | HOUSE & HOME
Clever Ideas For Your Next Kitchen Or Bath Reno
November 2024 | HOUSE & HOME
Inside A Cool & Contemporary Kitchen By Nyla Free
August 2024 | HOUSE & HOME
Before & After: You Won’t Believe These Dramatic Kitchen Transformations
January 2024 | HOUSE & HOME
These Experts Share Their 2024 Design Predictions
December 2023 | HOUSE & HOME
Re-do Your Shelves With These 10 Styling Tips
July 2023 | HOUSE & HOME
Before & After: Nyla Free Gives a Century-Old House in Calgary a Long-Awaited Redo
February 2023 | HOUSE & HOME
Trending Now: Smalls - Try Tiny Art To Make A Big Statement
October 2022 | AVENUE
3 Fireplace Styles That Will Bring Cozy Vibes Into Your Home
October 2022 | WESTERN LIVING
11 Beautiful Bathroom Ideas to Make a Dreamy Retreat
March 2022 | HOUSE & HOME
Organized Family Homes That Make Tidying Up Look Effortless
February 2022 | HAVEN LIST
Old Meets New in a Napa Inspired Alberta Country House
January 2022 | HOUSE & HOME
10 Beautiful Bathroom Trends You’ll Be Seeing in 2022
November 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
How Designers Decorate Their Homes For The Holidays
September 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
See The Finalists for H&H’s 2021 Home of the Year!
September 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
Colour Crush: Clay Brings a Desert-Like Tranquility to Rooms
June 2021 | NARCITY
11 Canadians to Follow on Instagram for Some Out-of-this-World Home Envy & Inspo
May 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
45+ Dogs In Beautifully Designed Homes
April 2021 | WESTERN LIVING
12 Designers Make Sustainability a Reality
March 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
60 Rooms that Prove White & Wood Make the Perfect Pair
January 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
Hot Hue: This Year’s Top Colour Trend is Inspired by Nature
October 2020 | HOUSE & HOME
20 Reasons Why You Should Trade Your Plain Drapery For Something Bolder
July 2020 | AVENUE
How Divine Flooring Helps Designer Nyla Free Find Balance Between Budget & Vision
May 2020 | HOUSE & HOME
How to Refresh Your Space Without Buying Anything New
February 2020 | HOUSE & HOME
Discover the Jet-Set Destinations Designers Are Dreaming About Right Now
August 2019 | WESTERN LIVING
5 Stunning Homes with Even More Stunning Views
May 2019 | AVENUE
Inside Nyla Free Designs Beautiful New Office
January 2019 | WESTERN LIVING
November 2018 | STYLE AT HOME
How to Make your Teeny Home Feel Spacious
November 2018 | STYLE AT HOME
Designers Share the Best Home Updates to do Right Now
June 2018 | WESTERN LIVING
8 Naturally Lit Bedrooms for Summer
March 2018 | WESTERN LIVING
7 Supermodel Appliances We Love
May 2017 | WESTERN LIVING
How to Design an Office Space that Works
November 2016 | STYLE AT HOME
Designers Reveal 7 Interior Trends Making it Big in 2017
November 2016 | STYLE AT HOME
7 Bathroom Trends Making a Splash this Year
October 2015 | STYLE AT HOME
14 Things Interior Designers Want to Tell You
January 2015 | AVENUE
September 2014 | STYLE AT HOME
January 2026 | HOUSE & HOME
Our Favourite Vintage Stores Across Canada
August 2025 | HOUSE & HOME
Nyla Free Designs A Prairie Modern Ensuite In Calgary
November 2024 | STYLE AT HOME
6 Luxurious Bathroom Designs To Inspire Your Next Renovation
March 2024 | HOUSE & HOME
5 Reasons to Consider a Framed Doorway
December 2023 | HOUSE & HOME
An Inside Look At Designers’ Own Rooms
November 2023 | HOUSE & HOME
When Is Beige Not Boring? 20 Spaces Where This Timeless Neutral Shines!
May 2023 | HOUSE & HOME
Five Lighting Trends That Make a Statement
February 2023 | CHATELAINE
The Best White Paint Colours According to Decor Experts
October 2022 | HOUSE & HOME
45+ Walk In Closets That Will Make You Want to Declutter Immediately
October 2022 | AVENUE
7 Cozy Decor Picks for Your Home
March 2022 | AVENUE
The Science of Simplifying & Organizing Your Home
February 2022 | HOUSE & HOME
80+ Rooms That Wow With Wallpaper
December 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
12 Rooms That Made Us Swoon This Year
October 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
Planning a Kitchen or Bathroom Reno? Start Here!
September 2021 | AVENUE
August 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
25 Neutral Rooms That Are Anything But Boring
May 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
50+ Blue & White Rooms That Prove This Palette is Timeless
May 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
30+ Mother’s Day Gift Ideas For Every Kind of Mom
April 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
60+ Kitchens That Make a Case for Colour
January 2021 | HOUSE & HOME
We Ask Designers: If You Were a Piece of Furniture, What Would You Be?
December 2020 | HOUSE & HOME
These 70+ Rooms Prove a Pop of Colour is All You Need
October 2020 | HOUSE & HOME
65 Beautiful Bathrooms That Would Make Anyone a Morning Person
July 2020 | WESTERN LIVING
This Bathroom Uses Colour in All the Right Ways
May 2020 | INTERIOR DESIGN
Design TV by Sandow: NKBA Live Programming & Schedule
December 2019 | SCOUT & NIMBLE
Our Top Instagram Posts of 2019
July 2019 | HUNKER
Class is in Session: Here’s How to Decorate Your Entire Home in Midcentury Modern Style
February 2019 | RUE DAILY
A Fun Loving Family Home Fit for the Dogs
January 2019 | HGTV
25 Grey Kitchens That Prove this Colour Has Staying Power
November 2018 | STYLE AT HOME
How Your Living Room Should Look in 2019, According to Designers
July 2018 | WESTERN LIVING
6 Summer-Ready Living Rooms We’re Loving Right Now
May 2018 | WESTERN LIVING
Inside a 3,650-Square-Foot Bright & Modern Calgary Home
September 2017 | STYLE AT HOME
10 Canadian Decor Experts You Should Follow on Insta for Gorgeous Home Inspo
January 2017 | WESTERN LIVING
Designers Share Their Favourite Wooden Accessories
November 2016 | STYLE AT HOME
Top Kitchen Design Trends for 2017
Sept 2016 | GLOBE & MAIL
September 2015 | WESTERN LIVING
August/September 2014 | HOMES & LIVING
March 2010 | TORONTO STAR