--- title: "THE DESIGN CO. inc. — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-design-co-inc-pfvwus-pf~1510718234 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1510718234.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "THE DESIGN CO. inc." category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/63a382f102aa8af3_8404-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Toronto, Ontario, Canada" latitude: 43.7461 longitude: -79.2954 phone: "(647) 707-1917" website: http://www.thedesignco.ca rating: 5 review_count: 17 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 469 last_updated: 2026-08-16 --- # THE DESIGN CO. inc. Original Houzz profile: [THE DESIGN CO. inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-design-co-inc-pfvwus-pf~1510718234) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Toronto, ON - **Serves:** Alderwood, Alexandra Park, Armour Heights, Bermondsey, Brimley, Browns Corners, Casa Loma, Centre Island, Chaplin Estates, Corso Italia, Deer Park, Discovery District, Dovercourt, Dufferin Grove, East York, Eatonville, Ellesmere, Etobicoke, Fashion District, Fort York, Grange Park, Greektown, High Park North, Hillcrest Village, Hogg's Hollow, Kennedy Park, Kingsview Village, Little Portugal, Maple, Maryvale, Midtown Toronto, Mississauga Valley, Moss Park, North York, Pleasant View, Princess Margaret Gardens, Runnymede, St. James Town, St. Lawrence, The Annex, The Entertainment District - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (17 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2018), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves Based in Toronto, The Design Co. is a full service interior design firm that specializes in private residences. The team is comprised of young, fresh, forward-thinking design aficionados, who understand the importance of a well-designed and sensible space. Drawing from our love of fashion, art and architecture, we love to use classic design principles and combine them with our modern edge, resulting in unique and curated spaces that exceed our client’s expectations. At The Design Co. we get the job done! We pride ourselves on being realistic and practical with our design approach, which means that your project will be completed on time and on budget. From interior decoration to full construction and renovation projects, our principle designers collaborate with a selected team of expert builders and tradespeople to ensure every detail is perfected. We eat, live and breathe design and cannot wait to share our passion with our clients. We take the time to really get to know each client, their style and their expectations. We do our best to make every client feel comfortable and help guide you through the design process. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Kids Bedroom Design - Custom Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Furniture - Playroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - House Plans - Custom Home Bars - Closet Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Sunroom Design & Construction - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Alderwood - Alexandra Park - Armour Heights - Bermondsey - Brimley - Browns Corners - Casa Loma - Centre Island - Chaplin Estates - Corso Italia - Deer Park - Discovery District - Dovercourt - Dufferin Grove - East York - Eatonville - Ellesmere - Etobicoke - Fashion District - Fort York - Grange Park - Greektown - High Park North - Hillcrest Village - Hogg's Hollow - Kennedy Park - Kingsview Village - Little Portugal - Maple - Maryvale - Midtown Toronto - Mississauga Valley - Moss Park - North York - Pleasant View - Princess Margaret Gardens - Runnymede - St. James Town - St. Lawrence - The Annex - The Entertainment District ### Typical Job Cost CAD $10,000 - 500,000 Pricing is dependent on the type of job required. Furniture/Accessories/Drapery and Construction costs are extra. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | THE DESIGN CO. inc. | | Address | Toronto, Ontario, Canada | | Phone | (647) 707-1917 | | Website | http://www.thedesignco.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 469 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/TheDesignCoToronto - X (Twitter) — http://www.twitter.com/\_TheDesignCo - Blog — http://www.instagram.com/thedesignco ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [THE DESIGN CO. inc.](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-design-co-inc-pfvwus-pf~1510718234) - **Website:** http://www.thedesignco.ca - **Phone:** (647) 707-1917 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2016–2018), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 17 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Sandi Soll, Sept. 2017** > Making the decision to stay in our home was the tough part. Through good friends we were introduced to Laura and Ashley of the Design Co. When we went to their website, we were immediately impressed with their work. At our first meeting we found Laura and Ashley very professional and overflowing with fabulous ideas. They inspired us to believe that we could transform our 20 year old VERY traditional home into a home feeling like a contemporary New York brownstone, something that we really wanted. As with every married couple, we had our differences in taste, however, Laura and Ashley were always able to offer us beautiful compromises. It was amazing to watch their drawings come to life as the 6 month project progressed. They always made themselves available and answered our questions without any "decorator attitude". The bonus was that they worked so well with our contractor which resulted in the project staying on time. > It has now been 3 months since we have moved back in to our totally transformed "New York brownstone" and each day we pinch ourselves how Laura and Ashley totally exceeded our expectations and made our dream home a reality!!!! We never could have imagined that the finished look would be so amazing!! Eventually we know that a downsize will take place and without a doubt we will calling the Design Co. to help. with our next stage of life. **★★★★★ — Melissa Donadio, Aug. 2017** > The Design Co. does beautiful work and made vision come to life, for a challenging space. I completely connect and love my home. I highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Laura Martire, July 2017** > Laura and Ashley did an amazing job helping us with our main floor update. The entire process was easy and stress free. They had great ideas and the final result is spectacular. We love our new space and are so glad we decided to work with them. **★★★★★ — Susan Walker, Feb. 2017** > The Design Co women were professional to the point, organized and (perhaps paradoxically) listened to every suggestion that I made. We discussed all the ideas and arrived at a consensus each time. I learned to trust their judgement with regard to both design and contracting. They have a crisp, modern style which I have noticed is still developing well after my little project. I did not go with the oven they recommended and now wish that I had. Very happy with the outcome of my new kitchen. Our house is a California Tudor Craftsman style home built in 1938, and believe it or not, the new kitchen goes really well with that. Who would have guessed? But they knew it all along. Recommended of course, by my client, the owner who is a father of one of the designers and it was a good choice for once. Project materials cost was $CAN 68,000., labour about $CAN 23,000. **★★★★★ — lauraajackson, Oct. 2015** > Laura and Ashley did an amazing job furnishing and styling our living room/dining room. They stuck to our budget and our timeline. They were also able to work with our current style and some furniture that we had already purchased. The room is the perfect mix of rustic and modern with a "coolness" factor. We love it and can't wait for them to take on more projects for us in the near future! Thanks so much. **Comment from THE DESIGN CO. inc.:** > Thank you so much for the review! We are looking forward to working with you both again soon! **★★★★★ — kathybellaire, Oct. 2015** > Ashley and Laura did an excellent job modernizing our 20year old home. Their suggestions were not only creative but practical and affordable. They stayed within my budget and they were not afraid to tell me when my ideas were not going to contribute to the overall look and feel that we were trying to create. I could not have done this reno project nearly as well on my own. Thank you sooooo much! **★★★★★ — Debi Skurka, Sept. 2015** > We hired The Design Co. to manage the renovation and design of our 4 storey home, just over three thousand square feet. Right from when we first met Ashley and Laura, they were so full of fantastic ideas and our personalities just clicked. They are a creative team and are over flowing with ideas on what to do with each and every space. They have a definite vision, always with room to discuss options. Both work hard to search for trends and are on point with fashion and decor.They have an excellent network of trades and contacts and are great at co-ordinating appointments. We totally trusted them in our home if we couldn't be there. Ashely and Laura both balance and compliment each other. They have a similar vision with design yet also have the ability to come to right choice when deciding the final outcome on a project. We were always able to get in touch with them, as they are easily accessible. > > Our home now is a show piece! So much turned out beyond our expectations. The kitchen is draw dropping with a marble backsplash that looks like a piece of art. The master and third floor bathroom look like they are straight out of a magazine. > > We absolutely love our new home. It is modern, fresh, beautiful and most of all comfortable. Ashley and Laura know how to deliver to their clients and without hesitation we would use them again. We have recommended them to my friends and family and we will continue to do so. > > We are so lucky to have a home we absolutely love and we could not thank Laura and Ashley enough! **★★★★★ — latteforgilda, Aug. 2015** > I had The Design Co. come through my whole house to help me pick room colours, draperies, carpeting, wallpaper, custom bed and light fixtures too. They also had beautiful wall panels designed for my fireplace and dining room wall which was plain bare drywall. > > I have called them once again to help me re-design my small family room in a mid-century style. They are wonderful to work with and very pleasant. They listen and work hard to understand what you are looking for. > > Definitely I would recommend Laura and Ashley **★★★★★ — 4teddygirl, Aug. 2015** > We had recently finished a renovation and hired the Design Co to finish the interior decor. > This was a long distance design job, they came to our home for the initial consultation and I travelled to Toronto twice and of course there where many emails! > > Ashley and Laura where a dream to work with! They are willing to work with pieces that you already have,mindful of the budget and our timeline, where very professional and had wonderful ideas. > > This project included a great room,formal dinning room, kitchen and master bedroom. My husband and I are thrilled with the results! > > If you are looking for a design team look no further than the Design Co, you won't be disappointed! Ashley and Laura have great vision, an eye for detail and are able to execute any style of decor. > > Whether your doing one room or need design from the ground up please consider the Design Co. > > T and A Martin **★★★★★ — karen\_leblanc4, Aug. 2015** > Working with The Design Co. has been a fun, creative, and professional experience. > > Moving into our first condo together, Ashley at The Design Co. was able to blend our two different styles and create a really balanced and functional look. I am very comfortable in their skills and knowledge and will gladly engage The Design Co. for any of my future projects and will be more than happy to recommend them to anyone. > > Absolutely in love with our first foundational pieces, and looking forward to consulting with The Design Co. more! > > Karen and Adam LeBlanc **★★★★★ — mimimaryann, Aug. 2015** > We loved working with The Design Co. !! They listened to what we needed in our renovation and the design they came up with was better than we could hope for! We love our new family room, it has been totally transformed from outdated to a modern new functional space for our family. Next project to begin soon! > Thank you from both us, **Comment from THE DESIGN CO. inc.:** > Thanks for the review! We can't wait to get started on Phase 2 of your home **★★★★★ — jason\_tracey9, Aug. 2015** > The Design Co did an excellent job of delivering my project on time and on budget. They helped me get the aesthetic I was looking for using a combination of my current furniture and new art and furniture pieces. I could not be more happy with the final result. > > Jason Daniel **Comment from THE DESIGN CO. inc.:** > Thanks a lot for the review! We are so glad you are happy with your newly designed place! ## Selected projects - [Parisian Chic- Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parisian-chic-living-room-pj-vj~1225722) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - [Parisian Chic- Kitchen & Dining](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parisian-chic-kitchen-and-dining-pj-vj~1227442) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - [St Clements Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/st-clements-residence-pj-vj~2879320) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 13 - [Parisian Chic- Principal Bedroom & Closet](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parisian-chic-principal-bedroom-and-closet-pj-vj~1227673) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 9 - [Parisian Chic- Principal Ensuite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parisian-chic-principal-ensuite-pj-vj~1227737) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - [Midtown Toronto Residence- Family Room & Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-toronto-residence-family-room-and-kitchen-pj-vj~2070276) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 4 - [Midtown Toronto Residence- Principal Suite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-toronto-residence-principal-suite-pj-vj~2070471) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 7 - [Midtown Toronto Residence- Living Room & Entry](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-toronto-residence-living-room-and-entry-pj-vj~2068152) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 3 - [Bedford Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bedford-kitchen-pj-vj~2216727) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - [Midtown Toronto Residence- Dining Room & Staircase](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-toronto-residence-dining-room-and-staircase-pj-vj~2069822) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 2 - [Midtown Toronto Residence- Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-toronto-residence-powder-room-pj-vj~2070119) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 2 - [Masculine Luxe- Great Room & Library](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/masculine-luxe-great-room-and-library-pj-vj~1227821) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 16 - [Midtown Toronto Residence-Girls Bedroom & Ensuite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-toronto-residence-girls-bedroom-and-ensuite-pj-vj~2096409) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 3 - [Retail Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retail-design-pj-vj~2318440) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 7 - [Parisian Chic- Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parisian-chic-powder-room-pj-vj~1227628) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 2 - [Swanky Wine Cellar & Wetbar](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swanky-wine-cellar-and-wetbar-pj-vj~1238952) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 5 - [Parisian Chic- Exterior](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parisian-chic-exterior-pj-vj~1227787) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 3 - [Masculine Luxe- Kitchen & Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/masculine-luxe-kitchen-and-powder-room-pj-vj~399772) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 7 - Description: This home is one of three town home units within a historical development in the Casaloma area of Toronto. The Maclean house was originally built in the early 20th century and has recently been brought back to life by a team of dedicated builders, designers, architects and trades. The decor and design has a contemporary with nods to classic design. Herringbone walnut floors, black windows and doors, carefully detailed custom millwork throughout and a marble ensuite with an original weight-scale… - [Transitional Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-townhouse-pj-vj~549285) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 13 - [Swanky Lower-Level Lounge](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/swanky-lower-level-lounge-pj-vj~580842) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 5 [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/the-design-co-inc-pfvwus-pf~1510718234) ## Community Q&A **Q: I like the night table. Where did you get it?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It was custom made by our furniture maker **Q: Fireplace** *(in Photo Questions)* The mantle is lovely. Can you kindly let me know where it was sourced from? Many thanks. A: This fireplace is marble and brass and it is an antique. It was saved from a chateau in France and shipped over to Canada. **Q: Type of wood floor?** *(in Photo Questions)* Love your designs on this project. Could you please tell what the wood floors are? Thank you! A: they are walnut **Q: Love the floor** *(in Photo Questions)* May I please ask the name of the tile in black and white and the tile name in the shower. Wow, beautiful. A: it is a nero-marquina marble mosaic with black grout **Q: WINDOWS Colour and manufacturer pls?? (Want to know if they're blk..)** *(in Photo Questions)* A: yes- in fact, they are black **Q: paint** *(in Photo Questions)* hi!!! what is he paint colour used here?? love it A: Hi There, The paint colour is Benajmin Moore Decorator's White. Hope this helps! --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-16.*