Limitless, Fearless and Fierce

An Edmonton interior designer’s pivotal journey of international recognition, limitless possibilities, and rock solid belief in herself.

Structurally speaking, this stunning home has good bones but it needed some love when Aness Handous found it online, one day after it was listed for sale in October 2019. Handous is the founder of Tailored Interiors Inc., a design firm based in Edmonton. She searched far and wide for the right house for more than two years while considering several options, including new builds and renovation properties. Finally, something about this particular house felt right. Handous recalls knowing this home purchase, design, and renovation would be a milestone that would mark her new status as an independent woman and successful mother of three. In a conversation with Modern Luxuria Magazine, Handous passionately talked about how she had a feeling of “limitlessness” during the design and construction of the project. She pointed to what she calls “a life-changing trip” to England

WORDS BY ERIN SLOBODIAN PHOTOGRAPHY BY SHARON LITCHFIELD for the International Design and Architecture Awards that left her with a profound new belief in herself. ”I had the confidence to fully trust myself to unleash the potential that I had with creating great design. I was no longer afraid to be judged for my creations and my decisions.” The home features a black, white, and gold colour scheme with pops of deep green accents, custom metal railings, and a dramatic kitchen that Handous refers to as “the heart of the home.” The project has recently been shortlisted for several awards at the International Design and Architecture Awards for 2020. Among the awards that Tailored Interiors Inc. is entered to win are the global awards for Best Living Space and Best Interior Design Scheme. The awards ceremony is slated to be held in London, England in September 2020 and Handous plans to be there. www. tailoredinterior.ca

Custom welded metal railings deigned by Tailored Interior Inc and crafted by Iron Elements Inc. Railings: Designed by Tailored Interior Inc Crafted/made by Iron Elements Inc Mirror: Global Views Medium Hoop Convex Mirror available at Neiman Marcus Console: Everly Quinn Bowl: Zara Home. Available online.Doors: Solid core interior doors available at Metrie Interior Mouldings and Doors from their "Fashion Forward" Collection. Paint colour “Pure White” from Sherwin Williams and hardware is available at MTECHPlant: Faux Fiddle Plant by Artiplanto. Available online

Kitchen cabinetry : Custom designed by Tailored Interior Inc Diamond Kitchen and Cabinetry Marble: 5 x 10 custom marble porcelain slabs available at Accent Marble and Tile Island pendants: Pavilion Lighting Appliances: Frigidaire Proffessional. Available online Faucet: GAPPO Touch On Pull Out Kitchen Sink Faucet Countertop: Irah Bianco Quartz available at Accent marble and Tile Backsplash: 5 x 10 custom marble porcelain slabs available at Accent Marble and Tile

Wall Plates: Zara Home Light fixture: Pavilion Lighting Vintage French Round Cane Back Dining Chairs: Restoration Hardware CARTESIO 2.0 dining table in colour Platino 410 by ALF (+) DAFRE ITALIA Jazz Age Hand Knotted Rug by Ralph Lauren Home available at Neiman Marcus

Light Fixture: Pavilion Lighting Bed: Gianluca Cream Velvet Canopy Bed by Mercer 41 Linens: Sferra available at Neiman Marcus

Light fixture: Pavilion Lighting Wall Art: J.J Art Company By Justine Joanna Plants: Faux Fiddle Plant available at Artiplanto Console table: Glass top black velvet console table with gold curved leg tips available at Sunpan Mirror: Infinity 50” Round Brass Wall Mirror available at CB2 Canada Area Rug: Jaques Hand - Knotted Rug, 10’ x 14’, by Safavieh available at Neiman Marcus Sofas: Handmade balck velvet sofa available at Cottswood Furnishings Coffee Table: Everly Quinn Wallpaper: York Wallpaper