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Gillian Segal Wins 2026 House & Home Designer of the Year
Gillian Segal, a Canadian designer known for blending luxury and edgy styles, named House & Home's 2026 Designer of the Year.
In brief
Gillian Segal, a Canadian designer known for blending luxury and edgy styles, named House & Home's 2026 Designer of the Year. Gillian Segal, a Canadian designer celebrated for merging luxury and edgy aesthetics, has been selected as House & Home's 2026 Designer of the Year. Originally reported by House & Home.
Gillian Segal Named 2026 Designer of the Year
House & Home has selected Gillian Segal as its 2026 Designer of the Year, recognizing her unique blend of luxury and edgy interior design.
Gillian’s Design Philosophy
Gillian combines luxe and edgy elements to create spaces that feel fearless and modern, reflecting a relaxed west coast vibe with bespoke touches.
A Decade of Design
Since launching her studio a decade ago, Gillian has built a distinctive portfolio across canada and the us for residential and commercial projects.
Dutch Revival Home Makeover
Gillian redesigned a vancouver home after an electrical fire, incorporating european elements like plasterwork, herringbone floors, and veined marble.
Her Approach to Space
Gillian designed a home that feels larger than its 33-foot-wide lot, using millwork to hide tvs and drawers for kids' toys while maintaining open sight lines.
Quebec Heritage Home
Gillian created an old world feel in a westmount, que. heritage home with plaster walls, reeded glass, chevron floors, and a curved vent hood.
Vancouver Family Home Upgrade
Gillian transformed a 1906 heritage house in vancouver with vintage chairs, a custom wall sculpture, and patagonia granite and plaster sink in the powder room.
Hanukkah Decorations
Gillian used olive branches and floral arrangements throughout her kitsilano home for a festive holiday feel without traditional wreaths.
Palm Beach Living Room
Gillian color-drenched walls and trim in soft sage to highlight intricate moldings, using roman shades for privacy and softness.
Layered Interiors Trend
Gillian predicted earthy palettes and texture would be popular in 2021, using plaster, travertine, rattan, and deep neutral hues like browns and greens.
November Issue Availability
The November issue is on newsstands now and available for download on october 10, accessible via apple news+, app store, zinio, nook, flipster, and pressreader.
The bottom line
Gillian Segal, a Canadian designer celebrated for merging luxury and edgy aesthetics, has been selected as House & Home's 2026 Designer of the Year.
