Best of Houzz – Powered by Houzz Pro awards highlight innovation among home design and construction professionals
Ontario Canada, February 11, 2026 – AVA INTERIOR DESIGN Ania Maternicki of Toronto Etobicoke has won a “Best of Houzz – Powered by Houzz Pro” award for Service on Houzz®, the leading all-in-one software platform for construction and design. The passion for creating spaces that are both beautiful and functional is the foundation of the firm’s long-standing success.
Ania is a graduate of the prestigious OCAD (Toronto, 1999), where she completed an intensive four-year program in Interior and Environmental Design, mastering the principles of hand drafting, design theory, and spatial planning. Her hands-on experience began during her academic years and naturally evolved into the launch of AVA Interior Design in 2005.
Ania’s work has been recognized with three Top Choice Interior Design Awards and a recent nomination for the GEM of Etobicoke–Lakeshore, celebrating her excellence in design and community contribution was chosen by the millions of homeowners that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 3 million active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals.
Best of Houzz awards are given annually, in three categories: Design, Customer Service and Photography. Design awards honor professionals whose work was the most popular among the Houzz community. Customer Service honors are based on several factors, including a pro’s overall rating on Houzz and client reviews submitted in 2025. Architecture and interior design photographers whose images were most popular are recognized with the Photography award.
“Best of Houzz 2026” badges appear on winners’ profiles as a sign of their commitment to excellence. These badges help the more than 70 million homeowners and home design enthusiasts on Houzz to identify popular and top-rated home professionals for their projects.
“The Best of Houzz awards are a symbol of trust for homeowners when they are choosing professionals for their projects,” said Liza Hausman, vice president of Industry Marketing for Houzz. “This year’s winners showcase outstanding creativity and service, with many embracing Houzz Pro software to support top-tier project execution. We’re honored to celebrate their success.”
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Ania Maternicki, owner and principal designer
The name AVA is a personal tribute to her family, formed from the initials of Ania, Vincenzo, and Andrzej, a reflection of the heart and values she brings to every project. Ania is personally involved in each design, ensuring outstanding quality, thoughtful detail, and a seamless client experience from concept to completion improving the space with both function and aesthetics.
About Houzz
Houzz, the leading platform for construction and design, empowers industry professionals and homeowners with the tools they need to make every project a success. The company’s cloud-based, AI-powered project management and design software, Houzz Pro (houzz.com/pro), helps pros win projects, collaborate with clients and teams, and run their businesses efficiently and profitably. Houzz Pro also provides pros and their clients with 24/7 access to project information, 3D visualizations and financial tools. Using Houzz, people can find ideas and inspiration, hire professionals and buy products. The Houzz platform is used by more than 3 million construction and design industry professionals and over 70 million homeowners and home design enthusiasts around the world. Houzz and Houzz Pro are available on the web and as top-rated mobile apps. For more information, visit houzz.com.