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Thousands of visitors will tour the latest Junior League of Toronto Showhouse™, featuring Toronto's finest designers each with different design experience, styles and past Showhouse experience. Heartfelt thanks to the following designers for transforming McLean House in support of our charitable organizations!  

 

Andrea Crawford Interior Design
Andrea Crawford has created a wide variety of tasteful styles for her clients over the last 15 years. She prides herself on hard work, honesty and approachability. Her goal is to inspire clients to achieve a personal style by consulting with them on a space's structural backbone.

 
Ann Johnston Design Consultants
Ann Johnston is a graduate of the International Academy of Design and an affiliate member of ARIDO with over twenty years of interior design experience. Ann creates warm, sophisticated and timeless environments specific to the client's style. Subtle colours and beautiful textures along with exquisite furniture designs are her signature. 

Designer PhotoDesigner Photo Annabelle's Interior Design
Anne Swain has been part of the international design industry for 36 years and is a member of ARIDO. Anne designs residential and commercial spaces throughout Ontario, Nova Scotia, New York, Ireland and the UK. With every project, Anne aspires to create a magical place that is an individual backdrop for beautiful objects.  

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Designer Photo Anne Hepfer
Anne Hepfer, principal designer of Anne Hepfer Designs, Inc delivers superior client service while managing high-end residential projects across North America. Anne graduated from Parsons School of Design and is a member of ASID. Fresh, young, livable and comfortable, Anne creates spaces that are realistic, relevant, and always refined.  

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Designer PhotoDesigner Photo Barbara Nelson & Michael Batterbee
Barbara Nelson graduated from Colgate University with a degree in arts. Her creative talents led her to advertising and she joined Canada's largest communications company. Knowing that she wanted to further combine her creative and business skills, Barbara earned a Diploma in Interior Design and joined Michael Batterbee & Associates, before forming her own design firm in 2002. Michael Batterbee is the dynamic, creative force behind Michael Batterbee & Associates. Dedicated to providing uniquely personalized designs for clients, he creates imaginative, harmonious spaces reflective of the needs and lifestyles of the owners.  

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Designer Photo Caldwell Design
Sue Caldwell-Powers is known for her clean and elegant approach to modern yet classic interiors, as well as her ability to create comfortable and stylish environments. Sue is a young urban designer who is passionate about style, design and the arts. She makes design accessible and inspires clients with her innovative fresh approach.


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Designer Photo Cally Bowen Designs Inc.
Since graduating from the New York School of Interior Design, Cally Bowen has been in the industry for 25 years. Her style is timeless elegance with a sense of whimsy, combined with a warm inviting feeling. Her work will be published in 'Spectacular Homes of Ontario'. This will be Cally's seventh Showhouse for the Junior League of Toronto and she is joined by Lisa Willmot. 

Chapman Design Group Ltd.
Chapman Design Group (CDG) is an award winning firm specializing in luxury interior design for a discriminating international clientele. Founded by Alex Chapman in 1980, CDG is recognized for their attention to detail, elegant aesthetics and the seamless blending of genres, periods and cultures. Instead of a signature look, the team prefers to focus on the "right look".  

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Designer Photo DCA Design Inc.
Under the creative direction of Dee Chenier, DCA Design Inc has worked with commercial and residential clients locally and abroad since 1975. Their work is based on classical design principles and contemporary culture, and is guided by ergonomics, sustainability and the personality of the client, resulting in timeless, highly functional, individual interiors.  

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Designer Photo Del Weale Interior Design Ltd.
Del Weale Interior Design is about creating beautiful environments that enhance the way her clients live. With 30 years in the industry, Del was named one of the top 100 designers by Canadian House & Home magazine. Del shares her design gift to benefit charitable organizations, such as the Gardiner Museum's Twelve Trees.

 
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Designer Photo Douglas Design Studio
Jeffrey Douglas produces extraordinary results for his clients. For nearly 20 years, balance, sensitivity and flexibility have been the hallmarks of his interiors, whether modern or traditional. His firm's award-winning innovative concepts and exacting working drawings meet the needs of the homeowner, the builder and the other project consultants.  

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Designer Photo Foliage Fetish
Jim Charron, the founder of Foliage Fetish, is passionate about creating and caring for gardens that combine function with aesthetics.  Foliage Fetish provides comprehensive garden care, unique and creative urn and planter designs, garden makeovers and planting and design consultation. This is his third Junior League of Toronto Showhouse™  

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Designer Photo Garden Retreats Inc.
Connie Cadotte from Garden Retreats Inc is an award-winning landscape designer who has been creating gardens from design to installation over the last 11 years. Connie's style aims to reflect a lifestyle that is sustainable in today's changing climate and provides an oasis to enjoy at the end of a day.  
 
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Designer PhotoGC BESPOKE
GC BESPOKE is the achievement of Giani Tariello and Camal Pirbhai. Their 15 years of experiences with artisanship in curtain making has resulted in the creation of unique soft furnishings. Each piece under the GC BESPOKE label combines world traditions with innovative design. GC BESPOKE is now offered internationally under this label.  

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Designer Photo Gillian Gillies Interiors
Building on a successful 10 years in the UK, British Designer, designer Gillian Gillies moved to Toronto in 2002. Specializing in residential interior design, Gillian believes good design begins with open communication. Since she believes that the home should embody the individuality of the client, her design schemes are tailored specifically to each project.  

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Designer Photo Glen Peloso Interiors
Glen Peloso has been working in the design industry for the past ten years and has worked on over 300 design contracts in Europe and North America. Glen has appeared as design host in "Take this House and Sell it", "Renovate My Wardrobe" and "Restaurant Makeover". As principal of his own firm, Glen surrounds himself with a fantastic and talented team who share his desire to "see what everyone has seen but think what no one has yet thought" to stay on the cutting edge of design.  

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Designer Photo Gluckstein Design Planning Inc.
Brian Gluckstein has been a pillar in the design community throughout North America and abroad since the early 80's. He is characterized by his easy nature and wonderful talent for mixing old world antiques with the latest styles and trends in home furniture and décor. He is a graduate from Ryerson University's renowned Interior Design program in Toronto where he now sits on the board. As well, Brian is a certified member of both ARIDO and ASID. He has built up a solid reputation for upscale interior design and project management for many prominent families, corporations and hotels throughout Canada and abroad.  

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Designer Photo Harvey Wise
Harvey Wise Design has grown into a full service residential design firm specializing in combining traditional and contemporary styles to create beautifully eclectic spaces. Harvey works closely with his clients throughout the entire process, guiding them towards finished designs that are tailor-made to complement their lifestyle and their space. 
 
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Designer Photo Holly Dyment
Holly Dyment is an interior decorator with over 15 years experience in residential homes. Her background is graphic design, faux finishing and fine art. Her signature style is colour, colour, colour. Holly's love of travel is reflected in the spaces she designs. India in particular, has influenced her greatly. 
 

Interiors by Decorating Den
For over 35 years, Interiors by Decorating Den has built their award-winning reputation on creative problem solving with their clients, transforming spaces from shared visions to real-life environments that exceed expectations.  Their success has been built by ensuring that their client's desires and the company's creativity are harmonious.   

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Designer Photo Janice Lindsay
Janice Lindsay is one of Canada's leading colour designers and author of All About Colour. Her interior design approach is completely collaborative. She acts as the invisible guide or therapist who listens to ideas and takes them further, editing out potential mistakes while building a cohesive and individual path that can be followed at the client's own speed.  

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Designer Photo Jeanette Hlinka
Jeanette Hlinka specializes in residential design work where she interprets a variety of decorating styles through her own distinctive modern sensibility. Known for her careful editing and trademark pared-down style, Jeanette's work has appeared in many publications. She also appears regularly as a guest expert on CityLine.


Designer Photo Joseph Cheng Interior Design Inc.n Inc
Joseph Cheng graduated in interior design from the Ontario College of Art and later studied architectural design at Ryerson University. He is a member of ARIDO. and I.D.C. Over the past 29 years, Joseph has provided residential and commercial design expertise for clients in Canada and the U.S. His work embodies a fusion of cultures and styles.

Designer PhotoDesigner Photo Julia West Home
Julia West Home can be described as an atelier, a studio of ideas from which objects of use and beauty emerge. Julia West and Isabella Dabrowiecki listen carefully, apply their curiosity and understanding of design. By enlisting the skills of their colleagues, this team proceeds to create homes that truly resonate with those who live or work there.  

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Designer Photo Katherine Newman Design
Katherine Newman Design embraces the philosophy that the design articulated within a space should be in communion with its physical envelope. Interiors and exteriors should be reflective of the utmost in balance, harmony of elements, and quality of finishes. Katherine and her architect partner, Peter Cebulak, understand the interplay between the function of space and the lifestyle of the client.
Designer Photo Kids at Home Inc. and Ideal Spaces
Kids at Home has everything Tiny Kids, Little Kids and Big Kids need to make their spaces their own. Our Philosophy is "Your kids are custom made, fun, full of surprises, unforgettable. All of our products are offered with this in mind as is our partnership with Interior Designer Laurie Bildfell who owns Ideal Spaces. Laurie strives to create the right mix of design and function working within all kinds of budgets to create the 'Ideal' solution for clients. Working closely with Kids at Home, Laurie recognizes the balance and uniqueness that goes with each Kid's room they design together. Together we can offer your child the room of their dreams.
Designer Photo Kimberley Seldon
Kimberley Seldon Design Group is an interior design-build project management firm with clients throughout North America. The projects range in scope from urban condos to country manors; custom homes to seaside retreats. Kimberley Seldon is known internationally as an interior design expert, journalist, keynote speaker and broadcast personality.  

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Designer Photo Linda Crammond Interiors
Linda is an award winning designer with offices in Toronto and Muskoka. Linda's work has been featured in major publications and she has appeared on Cityline and HGTV. Recently honored in Luminato's 2008 'Mille Femmes', Linda has designed homes in Canada, the United States and the United Kingdom. This is her third time participating in a Junior League of Toronto Showhouse™

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Lisa Willmot
Lisa Willmot is a graduate of Christie's Education and continued her studies at the Inchbald School of Design. Lisa has worked in London, England, Florida USA, and Toronto, Canada in both residential and commercial. Lisa is excited to be reunited with Cally Bowen after working with her as an apprentice many years ago.
Designer Photo Lyn Gaby Design
Lyn Gaby has multi-disciplinary training in graphic and architectural design, as well as painting. Lyn likes to combine all elements in her interior concepts. Her design perspective captures the essence of her work: "Something old, something new, something found, it makes for a fun, fresh design mix and is a good premise given the eco-conscious mindset we are experiencing now."

Marel & Company Ltd
Marel & Company was established in 1996 and has grown into a company that prides itself on it's service to clients in both space planning and interior design. Elizabeth Deacon has worked on a wide range of design projects from country homes in Connecticut and Louisiana to condominiums and town homes throughout Toronto, creating functional yet elegant designs with traditional overtones.
Designer PhotoDesigner Photo Martin Ciccone Design Ltd/Horticultural Design Inc.
Michael Renaud formed Horticultural Design Inc. in 1992.  His business involves providing garden detailing and custom floral design for clients, celebrity and commercial applications.  Michael is a regular contributor to City TV's CityLine and has been featured in numerous print publications. Martin Ciccone has practiced interior design since 1982 and has been a registered member of ARIDO since 1985. In 1989 he opened his own firm Martin Ciccone Design Ltd. which provides custom environments for residential projects in both Canada and the United States. His firm was the first sole practitioner in Canada to provide Interior and garden planning for complete design.
Designer Photo Meredith Heron
Meredith Heron's passion for design is the foundation of Red HeronEssentials Interior Design. Meredith's signature look involves her innate ability to combine colour, interesting fabrics and texture while maintaining a sense of balance between masculine and feminine. When Meredith is not focusing on projects, she's a regular on HGTV.  


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Designer Photo Moise Bensimon
Specializing in classic and traditional design for carpentry projects, Moise delivers a superior level of craftsmanship that has influenced some of Toronto's most exclusive neighbourhoods. His background in civil engineering and expertise in residential construction for over 20 years bring a comprehensive knowledge of the design build process to each of Moise's projects.  

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Murakami Design Inc.
Since 1989, Murakami Design Inc. has created dozens of unique and distinctive homes, cottages and country retreats for a discerning clientele. The firm's reputation is built on providing exceptional attention to detail while working closely with each client to understand their unique needs and realize their visions.  

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- Designer Photo Norma King Design Inc.
Norma King Design Inc., is an international award winning design firm that is celebrating their 30th year. Principles Robert King and Karen King specialize in marketing and sales centres for real estate developers of luxury rental apartment buildings, estate homes and condominium complexes. Their projects are primarily concentrated in New York City. 

Designer Photo Patricia Halpin Interiors
Patricia Halpin left the corporate world to establish Patricia Halpin Interiors, a residential firm that creates spaces based on their clients' lifestyles. Natalie Iwachiw introduces an innovative vision towards bath and kitchen design and Ine Palmaers provides a fresh creative flair in details and finishes. This is the firm's fifth time participating in a Junior League of Toronto Showhouse™.  

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Designer Photo The Queensbridge Mill
Karen and Linda Chadwick of The Queensbridge Mill have been creating beautiful spaces over 27 years of retailing in Markham/Unionville. The Queensbridge Mill is over 7,000 square feet of furnishings and accents designed around the Paint Café - their signature paint line. They also offer courses on design, entertaining and cooking.  

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Reznick Carpets
Brant Hamilton Brown of Reznick Carpets dedicates his accomplishments to the many skilled and visionary artisans and designers that have influenced his 25 year career. When designing spaces, he believes that rooms should grow organically, appealingly undisciplined but always focused and precisely chosen. His design mantra is "know what you value".  

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Designer Photo Robert Tanz Interior Design  
Robert Tanz began his studies in Architecture at the University of Toronto, but completed his degree in Fashion Design. Upon graduation, he relocated to Milan to work closely with Gianni Versace. After three years, Robert returned to Toronto to accept a position with the newly founded Club Monaco. After fifteen successful years in the fashion industry, Robert made the leap to interior design. He founded his own business in 1997. Robert has an eclectic aesthetic and is comfortable working in every design idiom.
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Designer Photo Samantha Farjo Design
Samantha Farjo Design caters to Toronto-based residential clients, but the firm has also worked on hospitality projects for such clients as The Four Seasons. Other projects include private residences in Muskoka, NYC and Palm Beach. Samantha Farjo brings a fresh mix of elegance and crisp, classic style to her interiors.  

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Designer Photo Shaw-Pezzo & Associates
Over 25 years ago, Wally Shaw, ARIDO, I.D.C. and Nick Pezzo founded Shaw-Pezzo and Associates, a leading interior design firm for residential, hospitality and corporate spaces. Most recently, the team completed Bellaria Viva, a condominium project. Although the projects are diverse, a classical, timeless elegance is their signature style.  

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Designer Photo Spraggett Stevens Inc
Spraggett Stevens Inc. is a Toronto-based residential planning and design firm specializing in the thoughtful integration of interior design within its architectural environment. Their philosophy encompasses strong, tailored lines with refined use of colour and materials. Spraggett Stevens have designed homes in Toronto, Muskoka, Vancouver and throughout North America and the Caribbean.  

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Designer Photo Suzanne Davison
Suzanne Davison received her design education from The New York School of Design. Suzanne has worked on prestigious residential and commercial projects throughout North America and England. She has styled three educational design books, with work featured in numerous publications. Suzanne has participated in five Junior League Showhouses to date.
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Designer Photo TM Design
Timothy refined his skills as a senior designer with Budd Sugarman Interior Design and Gluckstein Design before opening his own interior design firm, TM Design in 2000. Timothy was selected by Andrew Martin as one of the "International Designers of the Year". Timothy is affiliated with ARIDO and ASID.  

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Designer PhotoDesigner Photo Taylor Hannah Architect Inc.lor Hannah
David Strathy started Montclair Construction in partnership with Dee Dee Taylor Hannah. Montclair Construction specializes in project management and design build. After many years in the custom cabinetry and furniture business, David has re-established his custom millwork shop Ellis Fine Cabinetry. With years of experience in construction and project management, David brings an incredible wealth of information and knowledge to each project. Dee Dee Taylor Hannah specializes in the residential sector in a timeless elegant style both in architecture and interior design. She is a partner in Montclair Construction, as well as Ellis Fine Cabinetry.  She has been a guest on the Oprah Winfrey show three times and her writing credits include her column for the National Post.

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Designer Photo Upper Canada House Ltd.
As co-founder of Upper Canada House Ltd., Ralph D. Neal has been an active interior designer for the past 45 years. Jonathon B G Neal, a graduate of Humber College's Interior Design program, joined the firm after several years in the design industry. This will be Upper Canada House's fifth Junior League of Toronto Showhouse™. 
 

Wakely and Company Ltd.
Julie Wakely of Wakely and Company. creates interiors that reflect her clients' personal lifestyles. Based in Toronto, Julie also creates projects for estate living in Muskoka, Collingwood, Haliburton and Niagara. Julie has a unique talent in partnering with the perfect team of professionals that complement her design intent. Wakely and Co. has brought together Nathan Betts of Final Touch Custom Millwork and Chris Hamilton of High Definition Home Systems to collaborate on the Junior League of Toronto Showhouse™.

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Designer PhotoWiklem Design
Wiklem Design is an award winning interior design firm. With 16 years experience, our dedicated design team provides unparalleled quality and attention to detail. We collaborate with our clients to create timeless and distinctive environments that reflect a lifestyle.

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Worth Interior Design Limited
Worth Interior Design Limited is a full service firm with a focus on residential design. President Lisa Worth, a registered member of ARIDO, holds the esteemed NCIDQ qualification. Recognized by Canadian House and Home as a talented member of the "It List", Worth Interior Design Ltd. consistently delivers creative, intelligent design solutions.  

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