Winner
The Serenity Collection by Brix&Co.
Made in Edmonton
$2,995 to $6,995
brixandco.com
When Brenda Brix was diagnosed with cancer in October 2022, she already had an interior design company, AMR Interior Design. But she decided she wasn’t going to let fear stop her from pursuing another longstanding dream of hers: to create a custom furniture line that blended her love of fashion with functionality. “I wasn’t going to be afraid anymore to take a chance on my dreams and to embrace that life with fearless enthusiasm,” she says.
While undergoing treatment in 2023, Brix began working on a line of tables using eco-friendly features like natural stone and repurposed wood. In January 2024, she launched the luxury furniture line Brix&Co. as an extension of AMR, and her Serenity Collection of tables. “I have always loved the beauty of natural stone and wanted to showcase the sustainable beauty found in nature,” Brix says.
A hidden quarter-inch steel frame supports the tables’ natural stone frames and the wood shelf each has nestled inside. The stone is taken from remnants of commercial and homebuilding projects, while the wood offcuts come from an industrial design firm. The use of these materials means they stay out of the landfill and find a second purpose. It also means no two tables are alike. Customers can also choose a stone that speaks to them personally, which Brix then uses to reflect clients’ unique personalities and homes.
Whether the table acts as a centrepiece, a conversation starter or a functional work of art, it commands attention and elevates any space. The tables are also a testament to the power of following your dreams. “Our goal is to bring joy and inspiration into people’s lives through these exquisite pieces, symbolizing the power of resilience and the pursuit of dreams,” Brix says.
What the judges said: “Crafted with attention to detail, the Serenity Stone Table invites each client to curate their unique narrative.” Lara Presber
Furnishings and Home Decor Category Runners-up
Delta Fiberglass Windows by Durabuilt Windows and Doors
Made in Edmonton
$1,000 to $200,000
deltafiberglass.com
Delta Fiberglass windows by Durabuilt Windows and Doors are designed to withstand Alberta’s temperamental weather and look good while doing so. The (not-so-secret) reason for success comes from curated innovation built into every frame and glass panel. Durabuilt holds a patent for its Diamon-FusionR process in order to laminate fibreglass. Each window is moisture-repellent and scratch-resistant, and the process includes a silicone-like layer that prevents the glass surface from being porous or open to wear and tear.
With a wide selection of customization options from various shapes, sizes, hardware choices, laminate finishes and colours, every window can be unique. Homeowners can personalize their windows to their tastes and styles to showcase the best views in and out of their home.
Evrbed by Evrbed Mattress
Made in Calgary
$1,725 to $3,295
evrbed.com
With over six million mattresses thrown away every year in Canada, Evrbed has made it its mission to provide a truly sleep-inclusive mattress that won’t need to be replaced anytime soon thanks to its sustainable design.
How that works is simple: the zipper access around the mattress allows latex inserts to be flipped, rotated and replaced as needed to customize the comfort of your sleep, and the top quilted layer to be easily washed. The latex inserts, which come in six types of foam layers ranging from super soft to extra firm, allows for adjustments to be made with extra or fewer inserts (for nine different combinations of inserts.) So whether you want firm support or your partner wants something they can sink into, Evrbed is every sleeper’s dream mattress and you can say goodbye to bad sleep and counting sheep, and hello to restful nights.
Baseo Stool by Meridiem Furniture
Made in Calgary
Starts at $950
meridiemfurniture.com
Meridiem Furniture began in 2023 as a partnership between three guitar builders who shared passion for design and woodworking and an idea for a refined stool style.
Every aspect of creating the Baseo Stool is handled in-house, from the design to the manufacturing and all the finishings. The crafting process starts with choosing the perfect wood to ensure the grain and colour continue seamlessly. The Baseo stools are made from white oak, ash cherry and walnut, and finished using either soap, oil or an environmentally friendly water-based lacquer.
The design of the stool sets it apart with its dramatic tapered profile, stout reverse-tapered legs, broad seating surface and curves. And the stool offers an easy way to add a touch of elegance to your home whether inside or outside, on the patio or in the garden.