Our first ever special issue of CityHome is on newsstands now! CityHome, aka The Ottawa Design Lover’s Guide to Everything, includes tips from local design experts, a roundup of talented furniture makers, beautiful photography of amazing homes in the city, a shopping guide, and more.

The Experts
Luc Crawford, Katherine Skidmore, Mary Birtch, and the co-founders of The Federal talk about their current obsessions
By Patrick Langston
Portraits by Marc Fowler – Metropolis Studio

The Makers
The next generation of furniture design includes Christopher Solar, Laura Langford, and Kyle Megill
By Fateema Sayani
Portraits by John Kealey

Brilliant Spaces
By Sarah Brown

• Decked out: a tapered two-storey deck includes a full kitchen, a cozy fire pit, and a greenhouse 
  Photography by Doublespace
  
• Fantasy islands: Two rooms become one in a kitchen designed to encourage collaborative cooking parties
  Photography by Doublespace
• Collector’s edition: A book-loving family transforms their indoor pool space into a striking library and family room
  Photography by Gordon King
• Basement Boite: A lounge, bar, brewery, and spa — all in one space
  Photography by Doublespace
• Casual opulence: Clean lines and elegant styling create the illusion of space in this compact bathroom
  Photography by Gordon King
  
  Brilliant Spaces: Easy ways to add colour to your home
  
• Orange Crush: A family house makes a cheerful addition to its Hintonburg neighbourhood
  By Sarah Brown
  Photography by Christian Lalonde – PhotoluxStudio.com
• Seeing Red: A colour scheme inspired by Asia — and a historic covered bridge
  By Barbara Sibbald
  Photography by Christian Lalonde – PhotoluxStudio.com
• Window of Opportunity: On a sunny day, the interior walls become a canvas, showcasing the interplay of light and colour
  By Sarah Brown
  Photography by Union 11
• Rhapsody in Blue: A vibrant colour scheme is motivated by a work of art
  By Hattie Klotz
  Photography by Laurie Gail Hamelin
• Material World: A designer adds pops of colour and texture through carefully selected accessories 
  By Hattie Klotz
  Photography by Justin Van Leeuwen

• Art Primer
  Paul Gessell‘s tips on where to buy art in Ottawa

Shopping Listings: a massive listings section where you can find almost anything for your home:

• Antiques
• Decor/Accessories
• DIY
• Fireplace and Patio
• Furniture
• Housewares
• Lighting
• Paint and Wall Coverings
• Textiles and Window
• Treatments
• Tiles, Flooring, and Carpet