Canadian homes ooze celebrity style
Designs by icons such as Crawford and Travis widely available, affordable
We’ve seen them on TV, in glossy magazines and strutting down fashion runways.
Many are household names who have made their mark as trusted decorating divas, while others are more well known for the products they design than their pretty faces.
But they all have one thing in common: They’re bringing their signature collections of sleek furniture, colourful linens or practical storage solutions to the masses at department- store prices.
Meet eight stars
ALFRED SUNG
Background: Iconic Canadian fashion designer whose name is branded on everything from perfume and sunglasses to bedding, costume jewelry and plaid patio furniture
Trademark style: Modern, streamlined and elegant
Signature collection: Pure by Alfred Sung includes women’s fashions and jewelry; Alfred Sung Home features storage ottomans, bedding and kitchen products
Where to find it: The Bay and Zellers; alfredsung.com
SARAH RICHARDSON
Background: Toronto- based designer and host of several HGTV design shows, including Sarah’s House and Sarah’s Cottage
Trademark style: Clean and contemporary with a knack for mixing colourful fabrics in a range of prints and patterns
Signature collection: Richardson partnered with PARA Paints to create Sarah Richardson Designer Palette and she has her own line of indoor and outdoor furniture
Where to find it: Her paints are available at Lowe’s Paints; her furniture is sold online at sarahrichardsondesign.com
KARIM RASHID
Background: Flamboyant New York- based, Ottawa- educated designer who has put his modern stamp on everything from office supplies for and quirky bathroom accessories.
Trademark style: Super modern, wildly bright, iconic designs
Signature collection: Rashid’s affordable stuff ranges from Umbra’s Garbino garbage can to the Kone hand- held vacuum for Dirt Devil.
Where to find it: Home- décor stores, including Bed, Bath and Beyond. Rashid’s new Ottawa Collection sill be available at Boconcpet in early March. karimrashid. com
CINDY CRAWFORD
Background: American supermodel with the trademark mole above her top lip, Crawford has done everything from home fitness videos and TV commercials to designing her own furniture line
Trademark style: Classic, versatile, but not too trendy
Signature collection: Cindy Crawford Home includes tufted ottomans, microsuede sectionals, bold side chairs and mirrors.
Where to find it: Exclusively at The Brick; thebrick. com
DEBBIE TRAVIS
Background: A former fashion model, this sassy Brit is a self- taught interior designer and former host of several popular design shows on Global TV and HGTV, including Painted House and Facelift Trademark style: Quirky, colourful and creative use of paint
Signature collection: Debbie Travis Collection includes dinnerware, mirrors, ready- to- assemble furniture, interior and exterior paint and floor coverings
Where to find it: Exclusively at Canadian Tire; canadiantire. ca
BRIAN GLUCKSTEIN
Background: An internationally recognized interior designer, Gluckstein is known for his spots in Canadian House & Home magazine Trademark style: Mixing timeless pieces with contemporary design Signature collection: High- end style at affordable prices, Glucksteinhome includes luxurious bedding, plush towels and sophisticated furnishings for the home
Where to find it: The Bay and Home Outfitters; thebay. com/ Glucksteinhome
CANDICE OLSON
Background: Host of Divine Design and Candice Tells All on HGTV and the W Network
Trademark style: Luxurious, classic contemporary with a modern twist
Signature collection: The Candice Olson Collection includes streamlined upholstered furniture, graphic-patterned area rugs and wallcoverings and modern lighting
Where to find it: candiceolson.com.
MARTHA STEWART
Background: What hasn’t this woman done? Syndicated columnist and TV host, magazine publisher and author of countless how- to decorating, craft and cook books
Trademark style: Modern, country or classic
Signature collection: Martha Stewart Living spans every room in the house — from kitchen cabinetry and flooring to interior/ exterior paint and outdoor furniture
Where to find it: Exclusively at Home Depot; homedepot. ca