Diamond Schmitt receives a third international award for Daniels Spectrum

Daniels Spectrum, the transformative cultural centre at the heart of a regenerated Regent Park community in downtown Toronto, received a Great Places Award at a ceremony in Los Angeles on May 27 as part of the 46th annual conference of the Environmental Design Research Association (EDRA). The EDRA Great Places Awards recognize professional and scholarly excellence in environmental…

May 29, 2015

The new Canadian Canoe Museum at this location will consolidate two of the most significant tourism and recreation destinations in the region and offer enhanced opportunities for Canadian families, including the opportunity to better explore the canoe's starring role in Canada's history, and to enjoy the diverse water-related programming and associated activities that can be offered by relocating to this historic location

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The Canadian Canoe Museum selects architects for Stage 2 Limited Design Competition

The Canadian Canoe Museum is taking another step towards relocating to the Parks Canada Peterborough Lift Lock National Historic Site on the Trent-Severn Waterway as a way to boost tourist attendance and revenue for both organizations. The Canadian Canoe Museum is taking the next step in its strategic plan to expand its profile and reach…

May 25, 2015

Simply go Best of Canada at the top of our homepage, and then click on the link to enter the competition. The entry form will come up - which includes all the info you'll need to enter

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IT’S NOW OR NEVER! Only 1 week left to enter our Best of Canada Design Competition!

Here's a FINAL reminder: it's time to enter Canadian Interiors' own Best of Canada Design Competition. The purpose of this annual competition - now in its 18th year - is to increase national and international recognition of the talent and outstanding achievements of Canadian designers. The competition is open to all Canadian designers and manufacturers,…

May 25, 2015

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The volunteer association of Toronto’s Textile Museum of Canada presents the 20th annual More Than Just a Yardage Sale

On May 29-30, the Textile Museum of Canada will host the 20th annual More Than Just a Yardage Sale. Each year, this sale transforms the Textile Museum of Canada into a marketplace for textile and craft enthusiasts. Organized and run by the volunteer association and supported by generous year-round donations, the sale features an abundant selection…

May 22, 2015

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Ad agencies go MAD for Bartlett & Associates’ design

It has been a whirlwind seven years, with 20 distinguished awards and 75 media appearances worldwide for Bartlett & Associates. Yet despite the depth of work across the corporate, hospitality and residential sectors, one focus area has consistently resonated more than others for the firm. With the recent award of the Lowe Roche agency project,…

May 22, 2015

CAN YOU SPOT THE TRENDSPOTTERS? From left: Christopher Kennedy (Palm Springs, CA); Drew McGukin (New York City); Theresa Casey (Toronto); Steffany Hollingsworth, ASID, NCIDQ (Santa Fe); Denise McGaha (Dallas); and Cheryl Kees Clendenon (Pensacola, FL)

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Silestone – a world leader in natural quartz surfacing – announces its 2015 Trendspotters

Silestone, a world leader in natural quartz surfacing, has announced the 2015 class of its popular Trendspotters program. The six industry influencers will collaborate with Silestone on colours to debut at KBIS 2016. The program, now in its fourth year, kicked off with a day of trendspotting around Manhattan, culminating at the opening night of…

May 20, 2015

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A visit to the quintessential pizzeria: Calgary’s Bocce, designed by McKinley Burkart

Bocce is a quintessential pizzeria. It is not about reinventing pizza but celebrates the history and energy that making, eating, and sharing a pizza evokes. The concept of the interior follows suit. With an open concept and focus on the “making-of areas" - such as the dough-prep room and kitchen - this message is supported.…

May 19, 2015

Johane Deignan started last week as director of Marketing, Conference & Sponsorship

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IIDEX/Canada welcomes two new staff members

IIDEX/Canada has announced the hiring of two dynamic new staff members. Johane Deignan started last week as director of Marketing, Conference & Sponsorship. Hailing from Montreal, she is an ARIDO & IDC member and accomplished interior designer and principal of JNSQ Design. Deignan has been very involved in the design industry in Canada and has organized…

May 19, 2015

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PLEASE ACT NOW! Only 2 weeks left to enter our Best of Canada Design Competition!

Here's a fourth reminder (and we will keep them coming): it's time to consider entering Canadian Interiors' own Best of Canada Design Competition. The purpose of this annual competition - now in its 18th year - is to increase national and international recognition of the talent and outstanding achievements of Canadian designers. The competition is…

May 19, 2015

The modern Arris tub filler has distinctive styling and crisp, cylindrical, geometric shapes. Available in a floor-mount option with a matching hand shower. Offered in Chrome and LifeShine Brushed Nickel finishes to perfectly match other finishes throughout the bath

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The details behind Moen design

Steven Ward, Moen’s Director of Global Design, talks trends, and specifically how Canadians interpret their style

May 16, 2015