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Looking for the Right Interior Designer in the GTA? Here’s Who We Work With at LN Studio
At LN Studio, we’ve learned that the best projects start not just with great design, but with the right match between designer and client. Not every project—or every homeowner—is a fit for our approach and we’re all the better for recognizing that. Over the years, we’ve noticed patterns among the clients who benefit most from working with us, and those insights shape the way we approach every home. Here’s a closer look at the kinds of clients we find well-suited for our warm,
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Designing a Primary Suite That Feels Like a Boutique Hotel
When we began working on the primary suite at Project 36, our goal was simple: create a space that felt elevated, intimate, and purposeful—the kind of suite you might expect from a luxury boutique hotel, but tailored to real life. This project presented a few (common) challenges for modern homeowners: utilizing a tonne of wasted space in the primary bedroom, integrating a TV and fireplace elegantly, transforming a dark and disconnected closet into a functional wardrobe, and d
Our Favourite Design-Forward Hotels in Italy
As I prepare to travel to Italy for two weeks with my entire family—returning to the town my Nonni called home before immigrating to Canada—I’ve been thinking about the places all over the country that continually inspire me as a designer. Italy has a remarkable way of layering history, craftsmanship, and contemporary design so naturally that the two feel inseparable. Some of the most inspiring interiors aren’t new at all, they are thoughtful reinterpretations of centuries-o
Looking for the Right Interior Designer in the GTA? Here’s Who We Work With at LN Studio
At LN Studio, we’ve learned that the best projects start not just with great design, but with the right match between designer and client. Not every project—or every homeowner—is a fit for our approach and we’re all the better for recognizing that. Over the years, we’ve noticed patterns among the clients who benefit most from working with us, and those insights shape the way we approach every home. Here’s a closer look at the kinds of clients we find well-suited for our warm,
Caledon Luxury Homes: How LN Studio Designs Estate Homes for City Clients
Over the past few years, we’ve seen a noticeable shift in where—and how—people want to live. More and more clients are leaving downtown condominiums in Toronto and heading away from the city to places like Caledon, Collingwood, or Ancaster. This was certainly true during the pandemic years, but even as professionals are required back in-office, we’re finding the work-home balance is more important than ever and worth a potential commute. It’s the slower, calmer lifestyle tha
Florida Recap & Traveling with Two Young Kids: Chaos, Calm, and Survival Tips
Our recent trip to Florida was everything a family vacation should be—sunshine, sand, laughter—and yes, the kind of chaos that only comes with traveling with two young kids. With toddlers, schedules are suggestions, naps are negotiable, and every outing can feel like a small adventure in flexibility. Yet, in the mess, there were moments of quiet magic: early mornings on an empty beach, tiny hands shaping sandcastles, and golden light spilling across the pool. Traveling with
Decluttering & Stylish Storage Solutions: Simple Design Tweaks for a Fresh Start
The beginning of the year tends to expose what isn’t working at home. Jackets pile up by the door, kitchen counters disappear under daily clutter, and storage that once felt adequate starts to feel strained. Daily routines feel more effortful than they should. For many of our clients—and future clients—Q1 is less about a major redesign and more about small, thoughtful changes that make everyday life easier. Decluttering, when approached through a design lens, isn’t about perf
Toronto’s Quiet Luxury Interiors: What Discerning Clients Are Asking For in 2026
Project 25 Quiet luxury has become shorthand for a certain visual calm, but within our Toronto projects, it shows up less as an aesthetic and more as a set of priorities. Our private clients aren’t asking for homes that photograph loudly. They’re asking for spaces that feel resolved—where every detail has been considered, and nothing feels temporary. As we look toward 2026, the requests we’re receiving point to a clear shift: design choices that prioritize longevity, craftsma
A Return to Meaningful Interiors: What 2026 Reveals About How We Want to Live
In 2026, interior design is less about adopting new aesthetics and more about reassessing values. What we’re experiencing isn’t a conventional trend cycle, but a broader return to intention—how spaces feel, how they function over time, and how they support the realities of daily life. And maybe one would say this this in itself IS a trend. But if it is, at least everything you’ve selected and your space will be made up of pieces that are all meaningful to you. At LN Studio,
Home Refresh 2026: What to Consider When Updating Your Space This New Year
A New Year, A New Way of Living LNS Project 06 As we step into a new year, many of us feel that familiar pull to reset—to clarify our goals, refresh our routines, and create spaces that truly support the way we want to live. Home isn’t just where we spend time; it’s where our creativity, energy, and well-being begin each day. If 2026 has you thinking about a refresh, these guiding ideas will help you start the year with clarity, comfort, and style. Re-evaluate How Your Home
How I Use Art to Shape a Home: A Personal Art Tour (that still needs to be completed)
Art has always been more than decoration to me. It actually shouldn’t be décor. It should mean something. It’s memory. It ’s emotion. It ’s storytelling through shape, shadow, and texture. Over the years, I’ve built a personal art collection that reflects not just my taste as a designer, but also my travels, relationships, and evolving perspective. Some pieces were collected on impulse; others took years to find. Some are by emerging artist friends, and others are quiet trea
The Best Design Show Worth Traveling For: My Thoughts on Milan Design Week
There’s nothing quite like landing in Milan during Design Week. The air feels different—electric, charged, almost theatrical. Milan is always one of my favourite cities, but during Design Week it turns itself on its head. Even if it’s your tenth time, your heart still beats a little faster when you walk up the stairs at Centrale. And if it’s your first? Buckle up. Salone del Mobile is the industry’s pilgrimage, and it sweeps you up whether you’re ready or not. Milan during De
Honouring Gaetano Pesce: Celebrating a Visionary Who Continues to Inspire Us
Gaetano Pesce’s birthday may have been last month, but his influence on our work is constant. Month after month, his fearless creativity and unconventional approach to design continue to inspire everything we create. Here's to the enduring impact of a true visionary. As interior designers, we’re endlessly inspired by his ability to blur boundaries: between art and furniture, sculpture and utility, humour and seriousness. Pesce never simply created “things”; he created worlds.
Luxury Without the Fuss: A Guide to Smart, Elevated Living at Home
Luxury doesn’t have to mean precious. I mean, it can, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, for most of our clients—busy professionals, growing families, or both—luxury is about living well. It’s thoughtful layouts, smart storage, materials that hold up over time. It’s knowing that every square foot in your home is doing what it’s supposed to: serving your life and your taste. At LN Studio, we design with a balance in mind. Clean lines and soft layers. Spaces that feel airy and
What a Designer Can Do Within Your Budget
Design is often seen as a luxury, but thoughtful design is really about clarity—understanding how to make every decision count. Working with a designer doesn’t have to come with a luxury price tag. A good designer understands how to maximize potential within real budgets—helping you invest wisely, avoid missteps, and create spaces that feel both beautiful and intentional. Here’s how a designer can help you make the most of your investment. Prioritize What Matters Most A desig
Modern Design, Italian Sensibility: What Makes a Space Feel Cultured
Toronto has no shortage of beautifully finished homes—but the ones that truly stand out have a certain depth to them. A clarity. A cultivated energy. That’s what I learned in Milan. I moved there to do my Master’s in Interior Design, and what I found was more than a curriculum. It was a way of seeing—how the architecture, the materials, the light, the craftsmanship of everyday life came together to create spaces that weren’t just beautiful, but deeply intentional. I feel like
A Month in Sicily (Between Octopus and Italian Cards) with Ratings
We spent a month in Sicily, mostly playing Italian cards and eating octopus. That was about 90% of the trip. The other 10% we moved...
Is It Worth Hiring an Interior Designer? Let’s Talk About What You Actually Get
It’s not always asked out loud, but the question’s there: do I really need an interior designer? And while we may be biased, our answer...
Designing a Beautiful Life: How Sensory Intent Shapes Everything I Use
As an interior designer, my work doesn’t stop at the walls, furniture, or floor plans. It lives in every texture I touch, every scent I...
A Space That Feels Like Home: Designing with the Client at the Center
There’s a difference between a beautiful space and one that feels like home. The former might catch your eye. The latter holds your gaze,...
Why I Don’t Believe in Design Trends (and What I Do Instead)
Let’s talk about trends. They're everywhere—Pinterest, Instagram, TikTok. It’s never been easier to scroll through hundreds of beautiful...
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