Canadian House N Home – April 2026 – Canadian House N Home

It’s paired with vintage chairs and a playful pendant. “We were looking for a light fixture that was big, impactful and organic,” says Gillian. “It was a save item, not a splurge.” “We found the vintage mantel through a local antiques dealer, then built the living room around it,” says Gillian. “It has so much character.” Antique mantel, Scott Landon Antiques and Interiors. web To see another makeover by Gillian, visit houseandhome.com/april2026 Gillian Segal to help them achieve their design goals for the 3,150-square-foot home.

A large new closet for Melanie’s clothing and jewelry was a must-have. They also wanted to put in a chef’s kitchen and a handsome powder room, plus more common spaces that would be great for family life with son Sam, daughter Ella and Louie the labradoodle. Melanie and Alex were drawn to Gillian’s unexpected and unique style, and the way she wanted to push them outside their comfort zone.

Gillian says it didn’t take long for her to realize that her modern-eclectic maximalist aesthetic meshed beautifully with Melanie’s minimalist bohemian vibe. “We both like mixing old and new, natural materials and layered textures,” says the designer. Melanie and Alex also wanted the home to have a European vibe. “Incorporating vintage elements alongside more modern touches was the direction I was keen to go in,” says Melanie.

The renovation was comprehensive; Peter Rose was hired as the architect. “We basically built a new house Befores OPPOSITE: A local ceramicist was commissioned to create the dining room’s stunning wall sculpture, which almost looks like jewelry — especially fitting for this homeowner. Wall sculpture, Danica Kaspar. Designer Gillian Segal. Portrait photography by Nicole Robertson — Gillian Segal, designer “The original kitchen had a terracotta-coloured tile floor and dark wood cabinets,” says Melanie. “We took inspiration from that palette for the new space.”

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