AWARDS
2022 DDA DESIGN AND DECOR
#ProjectLyttonPark was awarded Silver in the Whole Home Design Category!
We were also recognized as the influencers choice, selected by the incredible Jane Lockhart.
2023 DDA DESIGN AND DECOR
#ProjectMississaugaRd was awarded Silver in the Whole Home Design Category and Bathroom Design Category
#ProjectDrumsnab was awarded Silver in the Home Decoration Category
2024 DDA DESIGN AND DECOR
#ProjectGateauGhost was awarded Gold in the Commercial Design Category
PUBLICATIONS
STYLE AT HOME
SEPT 2022 ISSUE
Into the Woods!
Having our work published in a national magazine is a HUGE "pinch me" moment for us and we are so grateful and honored.
" The sophistication of Marcus Iafrate’s work (“Into the Woods,” page 58) resulted in a modern space with soul – I love how we find out at the end of the article that the construction materials are nontoxic."
STYLE AT HOME
NOV 2022 ISSUE
How to Design Beautiful Built-Ins
Marcus, along with our friends at Woodwork&Co, were asked to contribute to a column all about the inclusion on millwork in projects.
" Randall Papineau of Toronto’s Woodwork & Co. frequently works with designer Marcus Iafrate of Conik Studios to create built-ins for custom homes and commercial properties. We asked them for tips on how to work with a designer and cabinetmaker to create great built-ins."
OUR HOMES - BEST OF ONTARIO
SPRING 2023 ISSUE
Bedford Park Blues
Beautiful blues take centre stage in a timeless renovation
This article highlights Marcus' working relationship with a client during a full gut reno with addition!
DESIGN LINES MAGAZINE
APRIL 2023 ISSUE
A Mississauga Home Channels California Cool...
Designer Marcus Iafrate of Conik Studios transformed the rundown 1970s pile into a sunny, party-ready pad.
Read more here:
https://www.designlinesmagazine.com/mississauga-reno-conik-studios/
HGTV CANADA
JANUARY 2024
Must-Haves All Dream Kitchens Need in 2024
"Nothing excites us more than a good kitchen. Our favourites are inspiring spaces where function meets beauty. It could be the simple aesthetic of a black pot-filler (see the fifth example on the list), or a marble backsplash that stops you in its tracks (example nine). Maybe it’s statement lighting or a walk-in pantry. The rooms in this roundup pack so much, while still managing to feel seamless and effortless. Happy browsing!"
Read the full article, featuring two of our Kitchen Projects here:
https://www.hgtv.ca/must-haves-dream-kitchens/
Style At Home
November 2025
A Modern Toronto Home Designed For Visual Accessibility
"Sleek style and a linear layout are at the heart of this infill project in Toronto—but aesthetics aren’t the only thing at play. Behind its contemporary facade, this home’s interior is a portrait of transitional style. It’s also designed for long-term accessibility."
Read the full article, featuring our Toronto New Build Here:
