10/01/2026
Still trying to find the words for this one.
Being named House & Home’s Designer of the Year for 2026 is such a profound honour. I’m incredibly grateful, and I don’t take a moment of it for granted. After so many years of building this business, following my instincts, taking chances, and pouring so much of myself into the work, this recognition feels incredibly special.
Ashley Montgomery Design has always been about more than creating beautiful spaces. It’s about the people we work with, the stories we get to be part of, and the feeling of creating something that will be loved and lived in for years to come.
To my incredible team, thank you for your talent, your heart, and for caring as deeply about this work as I do. I couldn’t do any of this without you. To our clients, collaborators, builders, trades, and everyone who has supported AMD along the way, thank you for trusting us, challenging us, and giving us the opportunity to do what we love.
And to House & Home, thank you for this incredible honour and for continuing to celebrate Canadian design and the people behind it.
I’ve always believed that the best things happen when you stay true to yourself, trust your vision, and keep showing up for the work, even when the path isn’t always clear. This is a pretty special reminder of that.
Feeling very grateful, very proud, and very lucky to do what I do.
Here’s to what’s next. ✨