Interior design
in Vancouver.

Balance daylight with privacy

If large windows look toward another building, consider privacy and daylight together. Photograph the room at different times, noting when you need screening and where you sit or work. Window treatments, furniture orientation and reflective surfaces can then be considered as one plan. Avoid choosing a paint colour from a bright showroom alone; test it in the actual room with the lighting you use.

Create a practical arrival zone

For a Vancouver home where wet coats, shoes and bags arrive directly in the living space, a small entry plan can make a noticeable difference. Identify what needs to dry, what needs closed storage and what must be reachable every day. A bench, washable mat and appropriately sized cabinet should preserve the door swing and walking route rather than creating another obstacle beside the entrance.

Design within the building's information

For a strata property, obtain the current building guidance before planning fixed flooring, cabinetry or other alterations. Keep that information alongside the measured plan, especially where a proposal might affect shared systems or neighbouring homes. Online design can organise the aesthetic and layout decisions, while the strata, installer and relevant professionals confirm what can actually be carried out at the property.

Ways to begin in Vancouver

• A bright apartment living room with adjustable privacy
• An entry area that separates outdoor gear from the main seating space
• A coordinated small-space palette with flexible dining furniture