Wendy Jacob

Canada

Features Editor at House and Home

Writer, editor, equestrienne, whose cooking conjures demons.

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Looking For Skirted Furniture Inspiration? We’ve Got You Covered

4 weeks ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Updated on April 2, 2025 Print This It doesn’t require a major overhaul to make furnishings look fresh this season: skirted furniture is a fun, easy fix. With a few metres of fabric, skirting is a budget solution to cover furniture legs (that may have seen better days) and offers a whimsical way to close off open storage. DIYers can whip one up themselves on a sewing machine by following instructions from sites like Create/Enjoy, or by searching YouTube...
Inside A Modern House Decorated With Curvy Furniture, Statement Lighting And Cool Art

1 month ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

City Homes Author: Wendy Jacob Published on March 5, 2025 Print This The shift toward artisanal personal and textural interiors offers great character and sensual appeal. Case in point: this family home in Toronto’s High Park neighbourhood designed by Clare Forndran and Danielle De Francesco of Forward Interiors. “Our clients craved something that felt elevated and unique — something they hadn’t seen anywhere else,” says Danielle. Danielle and Clare formed Forward Interiors in 2022. The...
House & Home’s Paint Report: The Best Paint Colours in 2025

1 month ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on February 26, 2025 Print This Looking for the best paint colours to use in 2025? House & Home’s 2025 Paint Report is your official guide to the top hues of the year. From Benjamin Moore’s Cinnamon Slate to Farrow & Ball’s Hopper Head, these 10 shades are sure to make an impact. A Touch of Sage A refined, greyed sage is atmospheric and easy to live with — a true colour chameleon that shifts with natural light. Use the hue in a living room to...
Graceful Arches And Rich Travertine Bring Old World Charm To This Renovated Ensuite

2 months ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Bathrooms Author: Wendy Jacob Published on February 14, 2025 Print This This renovated ensuite bathroom in north Toronto embodies an interesting reno lesson: it is possible to get a totally new look without moving the plumbing. That said, while the footprint here stayed exactly the same, designers Alana Firestone and Jordy Fagan of Collective Studio rethought every piece and finish, creating a layered, old world look that’s warm and inviting, but also youthful enough for the owners and their...
15+ Moody Rooms From Our Archives

2 months ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on January 29, 2025 Print This What makes a moody room? Dark walls immediately spring to mind, but moody rooms are more than that. Successful ones cleverly layer rich finishes, textiles, gleaming hardware, and effective lighting to create an atmospheric effect. Dark tones have been gaining more traction in design, a major move away from the minimalist, Scandi aesthetic that has been reigning supreme in design. The 2025 colors of the year...
The Revival Of Checkerboard Floors

2 months ago | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on January 27, 2025 Print This Can a floor treatment that graced ancient Egyptian temples in 3,000 BC really look fresh in 2025? Checkerboard floors have hopscotched through countries and the ages: from grand villas of the Roman Empire and castles and churches in medieval Europe, to iconic ’50s American diners. In the home, the regular grid and repetition of squares create a sense of balance and visual stability on floors, and can create the...
Why Calacutta Viola Marble Is Having A Moment

Jan 22, 2025 | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on January 22, 2025 Print This Heavily veined marble is incredibly popular, but we’ve noticed one particular stone is enjoying particular favor among designers like Amber Lewis and Nate Berkus: Calacatta Viola Marble. Designers gravitate towards this stone’s violet and gold veining as a fresh alternative to the more neutral marbles, like Carrara. Often used in large slabs, the effect is incredibly dramatic and graphic as each piece is unique....
Get Organized In 2025 With Expert Tips From Shira Gill

Jan 15, 2025 | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on January 15, 2025 Print This Shira Gill, the bestselling author of Minimalista and Organized Living, has a new guide for implementing better habits, setting boundaries, and getting organized in 2025. LifeStyled: Your Guide to a More Organized & Intentional Life is full of tips you can integrate or practice for quick, transformative results. When Shira realized that almost all of her clients — ranging from students to CEOs — were...
Private Spaces: 12 At-Home Sanctuaries To Covet

Dec 31, 2024 | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Published on December 31, 2024 Print This Private spaces inspired by luxury hotels and spas, gyms and sound studios are all about bringing enviable amenities home. “We’re finding that clients are prioritizing at-home sanctuaries — spaces where they can relax and rejuvenate without leaving the comfort of their home,” says Calgary designer Aly Velji. These closed-door rooms invite customization. Take the $10,000 home gym, for instance, that designer Ami...
A Coastal Kitchen With Transitional Style By Parris McKenna

Nov 20, 2024 | houseandhome.com | Wendy Jacob

Decorating & Design Author: Wendy Jacob Updated on December 12, 2024 Print This Tanya Winter and Mike Donovan love living in Toronto’s Beaches neighborhood. After 10 years, they decided to do a massive gut renovation, which consisted of a 4,000-square-foot house to reflect the area’s laid-back lifestyle. This included a dream kitchen designed by Parris McKenna. With her use of wood, exposed joists, a wave-like backsplash and plaster fireplace, Parris conjures transitional coastal warmth and...