Meet the Winners of the 2025 Best in Design Awards
From our winning Home Renovation duo to this year’s Emerging Talent recipient
The 2025 Best in Design Awards saw an overwhelming number of entries, making our jury’s job of narrowing down the winners a true challenge. After months of spirited deliberation, five exceptional projects emerged, each redefining what great design can achieve in Toronto and beyond.
On January 23, the city’s design community came together for a special celebration. Held at T3 Junction and presented in partnership with Blinds To Go, the event was a vibrant mix of inspiring showcases, industry connections, and a toast to the creative minds shaping our spaces and the design community at large. From transformative interiors to groundbreaking retail and hospitality concepts, the 2025 BDAs winners exemplify bold ideas and extraordinary craftsmanship. These projects not only push boundaries but also set new standards for innovation and style.
Below, you’ll find the five category winners, each a testament to bold ideas and extraordinary craftsmanship. Scroll through to discover the projects that earned their place among Toronto’s design elite.
Photography by Younes Bounhar | Doublespace Photography.
Signature Space
Oneida Ridge Residence, Drew Mandel Architects
The project, completed in 2022, showcases the harmonious collaboration between architecture, conservation and craftsmanship.
Photography by Doublespace Photography.
Home Renovation
House on the Park, Superkül + Pencil Design
In a collaboration between Superkül and Pencil Design, this stunning home reno is a harmonious blend of heritage preservation, modern statements, undeniable luxury, and thoughtful spaces.
Photography by Joel Esposito.
Restaurant/Bar/Hotel
Daphne, Studio Paolo Ferrari
Daphne’s richly layered design transports guests into an imaginative world where each space tells its own story.
Photography by James Morley | Doublespace Photography.
Shop/Showroom
Monos Ossington, Ste Marie Studio
Toronto’s Ossington Avenue has quickly become a hot spot for the city’s culture enthusiasts, making it a natural choice for Monos’ first Canadian outpost
Photography by Lauren Miller.
Emerging Talent
Browning Basement, Sam Tibs Studio
The transformation of this basement into a warm, highly functional home is a testament to designer Sam Tibshirani’s talent and marks her as a promising force as one of our 2025 BDAs winners.