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Events / 2026 DDA Awards Gala Press Release
October 1, 2026 | Atrium at Ricarda’s
TORONTO, ON — October 1, 2026 Ontario’s interior decorating & design community came together at Atrium at Ricarda’s for the 2026 Decorating & Designers Association of Canada (DDA) Awards Gala, an unforgettable evening celebrating creativity, innovation, and excellence in the interior decorating and design industry.
The sold out event welcomed over 220 guests bringing together decorators, designers, industry partners, students, and members of the wider design community to recognize the exceptional talent, creativity, and craftsmanship shaping the industry today.
Throughout the evening, awards were presented across an extensive range of categories, recognizing outstanding work in whole-home design, interior decoration, renovations, kitchens, bathrooms, commercial spaces, custom products, marketing initiatives, and emerging student talent.
The evening culminated in a gala dinner, providing guests with an opportunity to connect with colleagues and industry peers, celebrate the achievements of this year’s award recipients, and recognize the individuals and companies contributing to the continued growth and evolution of Canada’s design community.
Whole Home – House Design1
Gold: A Frank Lloyd Wright Retreat | Saqib Abdullah | ACM Designs Inc.
Silver: Organic Simplicity | Mariane Kawamura | Dart Studio
Bronze: A Modern Decree | Sharlene Tsokas | Dart Studio
Interior Decoration – Over $100K
Gold: Cottage Refresh | Saqib Abdullah | ACM Designs Inc.
Silver: A Layered Decorative Scheme Across Primary Living Spaces | Karin Kolb & Caroline Mason | Karin Kolb Interiors
Interior Decoration – Between $50K to $100K
Gold: Quiet Grandeur | Luisa Maringola & Marisa Lupo | Lumar Interiors Silver: The New Classic |Luisa Maringola & Marisa Lupo | Lumar Interiors Bronze: Elegant Harmony | Luisa Maringola & Marisa Lupo| Lumar Interiors
Interior Decoration – Between $25K to $50K
Gold: Family Living | Angela Di Padova | Angela Di Padova Interiors
Interior Decoration – Under $25K
Gold: Room To Play: An Office Transformed | Sarah Atiq | Sarah Atiq Interiors
Silver: Curated Comfort | Sunita Lymburner | Sara Leah Interiors
Bronze: Modern Warmth: An Open Concept Refresh | Rosa Nudo-Perras | Nuvo Design Studio
Renovation – Over $500K
Gold: Lakeside Family Lodge | Olivia Botrie | Dart Studio
Silver: Forever Home | Kate Dickson | The Dickson Design Group Bronze: Uptown Townhouse | Evelyn Eshun | Evelyn Eshun Design Inc Renovation – $200K to $500K
Gold: Modern Living Meets Timeless Design | Sunita Lymburner | Sara Leah Interiors
Silver: Everything Has a Place | Susan Collins | SMC Interior Design
Renovation – Under $200K
Gold: Japandi Sculpted Living | Dorothy Tsui & Kevin Chang | Bobeche Interiors Ltd.
Silver: 90s Primary Suite | Kimbilyn Charbonneau | Kim Joy Design
Bronze: Project Dream Home | Juliet Fernandez | Inspired Spaces Design Studio
Commercial Space
Gold: Modern Nail Spa | Casey FitzGerald | Kathleen Casey Design Inc.
Silver: Edgewater Seniors Living Resort | Lana McIver & Erica Mjoen | The Interior Design Group
Bronze: Art Deco Reimagined | Linda Price-Bennett | Viali Design
Bathroom – Over $60K
Gold: Primary Ensuite/ Kimbilyn Charbonneau\ Kim Joy Design
Silver: The Spa Sanctuary- Ensuite\ Alex Rasper\ The Dickson Design Group Bronze: A Restorative Spa Retreat \ Natalie Froom\ Studio 180 Design Bathroom – Between $30K to $60K
Gold: Spa Sanctuary/ Sunita Lymburner/ Sara Leah Interiors
Silver: Bespoke Beauty/ Sunita Lymburner/ Sara Leah Interiors
Bronze: Project Unveil\ Divya Kambhoj \ Ivish Interiors
Powder Room
Gold: Brule Powder Room\ Jessica Cinnamon\ Jessica Cinnamon Design
Silver: Emerald Veil\ Rida Wasim\ Rida Interiors
Bronze: Gilded Ginkgo Jewel\ Katherine Porath\ Katherine Joy Interiors
Universal Design Bathroom
Gold: The Cove\ Mina Zeighami/ ACM Designs Inc.
Kitchen – Over $150K
Gold: Rooted & Refined\ Katie Woodward \ ACM Designs Inc.
Silver: Veins of Elegance\ Luisa Maringola and Priyanka Jagodana/ Lumar Interiors
Bronze: The Tailored Kitchen\ Alex Rasper \ The Dickson Design Group
Kitchen – Between $100K to $150K
Gold: The Art of Restraint\ Svetlana Tryaskina \ Estee Design
Silver: Brule Kitchen\ Jessica Cinnamon \ Jessica Cinnamon Design
Bronze: Project Sand\ Nathalia Hara & Thiago Hara\ One Group Design + Build
Kitchen – Between $50K to $100K
Gold: Reinterpreted Tradition\ Mariane Kawamura\ Dart Studio
Silver: Uptown Kitchen \ Evelyn Eshun \ Evelyn Eshun Design
Bronze: Project Worth The Wait \ Juliet Fernandez\ Inspired Spaces Design Studio
Kitchen – Under $50K
Gold: Loft Kitchen Reimagined\ Sarah Atiq \ Sarah Atiq Interiors
Silver: Brighter by Design\ Alex Rasper\ The Dickson Design Group
People’s Choice Award
Family Living | Angela Di Padova | Angela Di Padova Interiors
Colin & Justin’s Influencer’s Award
Lakeside Family Lodge | Olivia Botrie | Dart Studio
Website – Affiliate
Gold: Studio 321B: Elevating Interior Design Online\ Antonio Hellman & Shanelle Jackson/ Studio 321B Ltd.
Custom Product – Accredited/Affiliated
Gold: Reeded Reserve/ Rachael Carney & Cedric Butz\ ACM Designs Inc.
Silver: The Jim Morrison Rug: Grounded in Music, Built in Colour\ Antonio Hellman/ Studio 321B Ltd.
Bronze: Technology Woven in Colour \ Antonio Hellman/ Studio 321B Ltd.
Marketing Campaign – Affiliated
Gold: MIRAGE Group Tradeshow Booth\ Emanuel Machado, Penny Hodges, Sandy MacNaughton \ Mirage Group
Silver: Eco Spec® by Benjamin Moore: Redefining Performance Through Purpose A Launch Campaign That Set a New Industry Standard\ Benjamin Moore
Bronze: Hangar Jam – Community Marketing Project\ Emily Grundy, Division Manager of Design & Colour Marketing\ Sherwin-Williams Canada
The DDA Awards also celebrated emerging talent through its student categories, recognizing the creativity, technical skill, and fresh perspectives of the next generation of design professionals.
Student – Universal Kitchen
Gold: One Kitchen For All | Anna-Liza Emboltorio\ Humber Polytechnic
Silver: Ease in Connection | Indhuja Jeganathan\ Humber Polytechnic
Student – Single Room
Gold: Midnight in Manhattan | Missy Brewer & Samuel Lang\ Bow Valley College
Silver: The Multifunctional Retreat | Clarissa Furlan Cid Araujo\ Bow Valley College
Bronze: Chores to Chic – Laundry Room Renovation | Shauna Peets\ Bow Valley College
Student – Multi Room
Gold: The Nest: Ritual In Stone | Stephanie Kasun\ Humber Polytechnic
Silver: Earth and Spirit | Mariami Chitauri\ Humber Polytechnic
Bronze: Moments of Calm | Jing Wang\ Bow Valley College
More than an awards presentation, the DDA Gala is an opportunity for the design community to come together, to reconnect, exchange ideas, celebrate achievements, and recognize the people whose creativity and dedication continue to move the industry forward.
We extend our sincere congratulations to all of the 2026 DDA Award winners, finalists, and participants, and our thanks to the guests, partners, sponsors, volunteers, and supporters who helped make this year’s Gala such a memorable celebration.
To everyone who joined us at Atrium at Ricarda: thank you for celebrating another exceptional year of Canadian interior decorating and design.
Congratulations to the 2026 DDA Award winners!
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Please email office@ddacanada.com or see the link below for sponsorship opportunities.
Thank You for Celebrating With Us!
DDA Canada would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who attended and supported our Awards Gala. Your presence, enthusiasm, and continued support helped make the evening a wonderful success.
It was a pleasure to bring together members of our design community, industry partners, sponsors, finalists, and guests for an evening dedicated to celebrating creativity, talent, and excellence in Canadian design.
Whether you would like to experience the evening again or were unable to join us in person, you can watch the DDA Awards Gala livestream recording here.
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