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H&H Next Design Star Winners

Three Canadian designers win House & Home's Next Design Star contest.

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Nov 9, 2026

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H&H Next Design Star Winners

Three Canadian designers win House & Home's Next Design Star contest.

In brief

Three Canadian designers win House & Home's Next Design Star contest. House & Home's Next Design Star contest awards $5,000 gift card to Toronto designer Rachael Lockhart. Originally reported by House & Home.

Contest Launch

House & Home launched its Next Design Star contest to discover emerging Canadian designers.

Grand Prize Winner

Toronto designer Rachael Lockhart won the grand prize with a $5,000 gift card from Must Société.

Rachael's Philosophy

Rachael's Philosophy

Rachael says design is at the core of the human experience, not just picking tiles or countertops.

“Design is at the very core of the human experience”

Rachael's Style

Rachael creates rooms with a restrained palette that feel both fresh and personal.

1st Runner-Up

Coralee Monaghan from Central Ontario won 1st runner-up with a focus on earthy palettes and personal details.

Coralee's Approach

Coralee's Approach

Coralee translates clients' stories into spaces that feel beautiful, functional and deeply personal.

2nd Runner-Up

Edmonton stylist Lita Lee won 2nd runner-up with a mix of vintage and contemporary elements.

Lita's Style

Lita creates warm, layered spaces using meaningful finds and global influences.

Contest Judges

Contest Judges

House & Home judges selected designers based on originality, point of view and personal spaces.

Prize Details

Grand prize winner Rachael Lockhart received a $5,000 gift card from Must Société.

What to remember

House & Home's Next Design Star contest awards $5,000 gift card to Toronto designer Rachael Lockhart.

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