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IIOur Approach

Designed around how you actually live.

Every project starts with the broad scale — how your family moves through a space, what matters most. From there: visual direction, material palettes, drawings, procurement, install.

We're embedded in the team start to finish — your ambassador to the build crew, making sure the finished space feels like you. Not exclusive. Not precious. Just well thought-out.

1

Residential Design

New builds, renovations, and family homes of all sizes. We get to know how you live — where the sunlight falls in the morning, where the kids drop their bags, where you want to host dinners — and design a space that feels genuinely yours.

Full-scope interior design from concept to install. Works best alongside a builder and architect we coordinate with throughout.

Includes

  • New builds + major renovations
  • Vacation homes + second residences
  • Space planning + spatial flow
  • Material palettes + finish specification
  • Custom millwork design
  • Furniture specification + procurement
  • Lighting design + spec
  • Art + styling install
2

Commercial Design

Offices, studios, retail, and hospitality. We work with the brand and the people who show up every day — translating a business's character into spaces that reflect what they actually do, not a stock commercial look.

Featured commercial: SRAM Canada marketing headquarters (North Vancouver), Moov Yoga Studio, Chief Dental, Stilhavn Real Estate.

Includes

  • Workspaces + offices
  • Hospitality + retail
  • Professional services
  • Brand-aligned interiors
  • Space planning + wayfinding
  • Acoustic + lighting strategy
  • FF&E procurement
3

Furniture & Finishes

Material sourcing, custom millwork, and furniture specification. Every surface considered — what it's made of, where it comes from, how it ages. We work with local makers and trusted international vendors to get the right piece for the right spot.

Can be a standalone engagement for clients who already have a designer or want to layer on top of an existing space.

Includes

  • Material + finish sourcing
  • Custom millwork design
  • Furniture specification
  • Textile + upholstery curation
  • Hardware + plumbing fixtures
  • Lighting selection
  • Procurement management
4

Project Management

Procurement, contractor coordination, and installation oversight. We have a huge respect for the build team — our role is to keep everyone aligned, solve problems before they reach you, and make sure what gets built matches what we drew.

Includes managing long-lead procurement schedules, on-site install coordination, and change-order review.

Includes

  • Contractor coordination
  • Trade communication
  • Procurement scheduling
  • On-site install oversight
  • Change-order review
  • Punch-list + closeout
  • Deliverable tracking
IIIProcess

Four beats, start to finish.

Every project runs through these four phases — residential or commercial, ground-up or renovation. Timelines vary by scope, but the shape of the work is consistent.

1

Listening

How does your family live? What spaces matter most? What do quiet mornings look like? We start at the broad scale and work toward the details. Initial consultation, site walk-through, and written brief.

2

Direction

Visual direction, material palettes, and spatial planning — grounded in who you are. We don't impose a style. We find yours. Mood boards, palette presentation, 3D visualizations as needed.

3

The Details

Drawings, specifications, procurement. This is the logic side of design — every hinge, switch, and reveal specified with intention. Full construction documents, finish schedules, FF&E packages.

4

Install

Site oversight, furniture install, and styling. We stay until every detail arrives exactly as we drew it. On-site presence during final weeks, punch list, styling, and closeout.

IVFAQ

Common questions.

How much does a full residential project cost?
Design fees vary by scope. For a full-scope new build or major renovation, we typically work on a percentage-of-construction-budget basis or hourly with a not-to-exceed cap. We provide a detailed fee proposal after the initial consultation and site visit. Material + FF&E budgets are separate and depend entirely on the level of finish you want.
How long does a typical project take?
A full-scope residential project generally runs 12 to 24 months from kickoff to install, depending on scope, permitting, and construction timelines. Design phase alone is typically 3–6 months. Commercial projects vary widely — a dental practice fit-out might run 4 months, a headquarters build 12+.
Do you work outside the Sea to Sky corridor?
Our primary service area is Whistler, Squamish, Pemberton, and Vancouver. We occasionally take on select projects elsewhere in BC where the fit is right — especially for returning clients or projects with a strong design brief. Reach out and we'll tell you honestly whether we're the right studio for the location.
Can we hire you for just one phase?
Yes. Furniture & Finishes is often a standalone engagement for clients who already have a designer or builder but want material + FF&E expertise layered on. We also take on consultative work — color, material, or spatial advice for smaller renovations.
Do you work with our architect and builder?
Absolutely — most of our projects are collaborations with an architect and GC. We coordinate closely with both, contribute to the overall design conversation, and make sure the interior design aligns with the architecture rather than fighting it.
What's your design style?
Mountain Modern — warm materials, restrained palettes, deep connection to the Pacific Northwest landscape. But we don't impose a style on clients. Every project ends up looking like the people who live in it, not like a LRD Studio house.
How do we get started?
Email hello@lrdstudio.ca or visit our contact page with a little about your project. We'll follow up to schedule an initial conversation, typically by phone or in our Squamish studio.

Let’s talk about your project.

Every project starts with a conversation about who you are and how you actually live.

Start a Project or email hello@lrdstudio.ca
Services — LRD Studio | Residential, Commercial, FF&E, Project Management