Awards and Features
Recognized by leading publications like the Montreal Gazette, Realtor.ca, Houzz and others, Laurie Yapp Design is celebrated for creating timeless, sustainable, and elegant interiors. Explore the features and awards that showcase our commitment to craftsmanship and white‑glove service.
Montreal Guardian
Making a House a Home With the Help of Montreal Designers
This roundup of the city’s top interior pros spotlights Laurie Yapp Design as the studio that can take you from mood-board to move-in without the headache. The piece highlights Laurie’s turnkey approach—handling permits, trades, and custom furniture in-house—plus the launch of Laurie Yapp Home, her curated luxury e-boutique that lets design-savvy homeowners shop the same elevated pieces she uses in her projects. Readers come away seeing Laurie Yapp as the designer who marries heritage-friendly know-how with a modern, white-glove experience to create spaces that are both beautiful and effortlessly livable.
July 18th, 2025
7x Best of Houzz winner
The Annual Best of Houzz Award Recognizes the top-rated and top-contributing home pros around the world
For seven years—including six consecutive wins plus our first in 2017—Laurie Yapp Design has been awarded Houzz’s coveted Best of Houzz – Service badge, a distinction reserved for the platform’s most-loved and top-rated professionals worldwide. This recognition reflects our unwavering dedication to white-glove project management, clear communication, and exceptional client experiences—proving that when you choose Laurie Yapp, you’re partnering with one of the most trusted names in the industry.
7 years and counting
The Montreal Gazette
A Penchant for Pendants – How to Choose and Hang Statement Lighting
In this Home & Garden feature, Laurie Yapp shares her expert advice on using pendant lights to add style, function, and ambiance to any space. She explains how layering lighting at different heights creates warmth and mood, and offers tips on finishes, scale, and placement so pendants enhance kitchens, hallways, and statement corners without overpowering a room.
December 12th, 2024
Realtor.ca
Sustainable Décor: What Is It, and How Can You Add It to Your Home?
Laurie Yapp was featured on REALTOR.ca sharing expert tips on embracing sustainable décor. From thrifting and repurposing vintage furniture to using eco-friendly materials like reclaimed wood and recycled glass, Laurie offers practical ways to make your home feel fresh and stylish—without buying new. The article highlights her design philosophy of mixing timeless classics with conscious choices to reduce environmental impact while enhancing home beauty.
June 6th, 2024
The Montreal Gazette
Forget Your Granny’s Florals – How to Make the Trend Feel Fresh
Laurie Yapp shares how to bring bold, modern florals into your home without the cluttered, old-fashioned look. From pairing pops of colour with whites and solids, to mixing patterns and textures for balance, she explains how to use florals in accents, furniture, and accessories to create vibrant yet elegant spaces.
October 13th, 2023