Inside Toronto’s interior design culture and what makes it different

Toronto is a city that’s constantly reinventing itself. Walk down almost any street and you’ll see it—historic brick buildings next to sleek glass towers, charming rowhouses sharing sidewalks with bold modern renovations. That same energy flows into the city’s interior design scene. It’s not about one style or one look—it’s about creativity, individuality, and bringing personality into the spaces where we live.

What sets Toronto’s design culture apart is its diversity—not just in people, but in approaches to design itself. Some designers lean into minimalism, creating calm, airy interiors that let architecture shine. Others layer texture, colour, and eclectic details to reflect a client’s personality. What they all share is a deep understanding that no two spaces—or two homeowners—are exactly the same.

Inside Toronto’s interior design culture and what makes it different
Photo: Bobeche Interiors

It’s also a city where good design has to work hard. With older homes, tricky floor plans, and condos that often need to maximize every square inch, Toronto’s designers don’t just make spaces look beautiful—they make them work. Good design here is about solving problems, not just styling rooms.

Whether you’re renovating a historic home, refreshing a room, or finally making your condo feel personal, working with a designer means having someone who can help shape not just how your home looks—but how it feels to live in. And in a city like this, that’s what good design is all about.

If you’re thinking about shaping your home into something that feels more like you, here are some of Toronto’s top designers to help make it happen:

LUX Design

Founded by Isabelle Boba, LUX Design creates interiors that are refined, expressive, and grounded in how people live. Their work pairs clean lines with layered detail, delivering spaces that feel considered and complete. Offering full-service design and renovations, the studio guides each project from first sketch to final reveal, turning vision into reality with clarity, care, and a strong point of view.

Website: luxdesign.ca
Phone: 416-848-3108
Rating: 4.9 ⭐️(68 reviews)

Bobeche Interiors

Blending historical elegance with a contemporary edge, Bobeche Interiors favours layered textures, custom millwork, and a soft, curated palette. Their work often draws from European influences, balancing heritage details with modern restraint. The studio offers comprehensive interior design services, including renovations, furnishings, and styling—crafting refined, character-rich spaces tailored to each client’s lifestyle and architectural context.

Website: bobecheinteriors.com
Phone: 647-408-8000
Rating: 5 (21 reviews)

Tobi Brockway Interiors Inc.

Located in Niagara-on-the-Lake, Tobi Brockway Interiors Inc. is an award-winning residential design firm known for blending aesthetics with functionality. Tobi’s expertise, recognised with Gold Awards in 2014 and 2017 from the Decorators & Designers Association of Canada, ensures each project, from colour consultations to full renovations, is tailored to client needs.

Website: tbinteriors.ca
Phone: 289-868-9807
Rating: 5 ⭐️ (29 reviews)

Amanda Shields Interiors

Amanda Shields Interiors crafts serene, tactile spaces that prioritise natural light and subtle texture. Their interiors—often minimalist yet warm—feature concealed storage, layered materials, and thoughtful lighting. Each project is tailored to the client’s lifestyle, resulting in environments that are both functional and inviting. Based in the Greater Toronto Area, they offer full-service design and curated sessions for residential clients.

Website: amandashieldsinteriors.com
Phone: 416-846-3729
Rating: 5 (12 reviews)

Jacklynn Little Interiors

Jacklynn Little Interiors offers full-service residential design with a focus on thoughtful details and timeless style. Jacklynn’s aesthetic blends classic sensibilities with contemporary touches, often layering warm woods, clean finishes, and soft textiles. She guides clients through renovations, new builds, and custom furnishings—creating spaces that are equal parts refined and welcoming, with a strong sense of flow and function.

Website: jacklynnlittleinteriors.com
Phone: 416-660-4611
Rating: 4.9 ⭐️ (11 reviews)

NRSH Design Studio

NRSH Design Studio provides full-service interior design for residential and commercial spaces, with a strong emphasis on structure, proportion, and material integrity. Their work is defined by clean lines, measured detailing, and a streamlined approach from concept to completion. Each project is carefully managed to deliver spaces that are functional, modern, and visually balanced.

Website: nrshdesignstudio.com
Phone: 647-244-3229
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

Barbara Nyke Interior Design

Barbara Nyke Interior Design delivers residential interiors with sophistication and timeless appeal. Known for timeless layouts, optimal functionality, and refined finishes, Barbara’s spaces feel tailored and considered. With over 20 years of experience, the firm offers full-service design, specializing in custom kitchens, renovations, and turnkey homes that blend beauty with function in equal measure.

Website: barbaranykeinteriordesign.ca
Phone: 416-720-4081
Rating: 4.6 ⭐️ (9 reviews)

Swisterski

Swisterski Design, led by Joanne Swisterski, transforms residential and commercial interiors in Toronto with a blend of traditional hand sketching and advanced 3D visualisation. Their approach emphasises the psychology and function of spaces, ensuring environments that enhance human interaction and comfort. Known for meticulous planning and execution, they deliver high-end, custom interiors that balance aesthetics with practicality.

Website: swisterski.com
Phone: 416-574-0552
Rating: 5 (8 reviews)

Estée Designs

Founded by Svetlana Tryaskina, a Gold Winner in the International Design and Architecture Awards 2019, Estée Design crafts interiors that are refined, structured, and quietly expressive. Svetlana’s work favours architectural clarity, soft minimalism, and an intuitive flow of space. The studio offers comprehensive residential interior design services—from initial planning to full project coordination—tailored to create calm, elevated living environments.

Website: esteedesign.com
Phone: 416-827-4220
Rating: 5 (4 reviews)

Great design isn’t about following trends—it’s about shaping spaces that feel right for the people who live in them. And with Toronto’s creative design community, you’re never far from someone who can help you bring your home to life.

 

 

 

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