--- title: "Designstrom — Kitchen & Bath Designers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/designstrom-pfvwus-pf~1543602593 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1543602593.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: Designstrom category: ["Kitchen & Bath Designers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/6a732cde05c16203_9416-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Toronto, Ontario M4C 4H7, Canada" latitude: 43.6906 longitude: -79.3126 phone: "(416) 304-9646" website: http://www.designstrom.com rating: 5 review_count: 11 best_of_houzz_awards: 3 followers: 48 last_updated: 2026-09-14 --- # Designstrom Original Houzz profile: [Designstrom](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/designstrom-pfvwus-pf~1543602593) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Kitchen & Bath Designers - **Location:** Toronto, ON - **Serves:** Alderwood, Bedford Park, Bermondsey, Birch Cliff, Bloor West Village, Cabbagetown, Casa Loma, Centennial Park, CityPlace, Cliffside, Crescent Town, Davenport, Deer Park, Discovery District, Dovercourt, Earlscourt, East Danforth, East York, Eglinton East, Etobicoke, Fashion District, Financial District, Grange Park, Greektown, Greenwood Coxwell, Harbord Village, Hillcrest Village, Junction Triangle, Kensington Market, Kingsview Village, Koreatown, Lawrence Heights, Leslieville, Liberty Villa, Little Portugal, Maple, Midtown Toronto, Moss Park, North York, Old Toronto, Runnymede, Scarborough Junction, The Annex, The Beaches, The Entertainment District, Toronto, Upper Beaches, Victoria Park Village, Woodbine Heights, Woodbine Lumsden - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (11 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2020), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Designstrom is a Toronto-based interior design studio specializing in space planning, architectural detailing, and custom furnishings. We design functional, refined interiors that balance aesthetics and practicality. Our team communicates clearly with clients and contractors to ensure every detail is well understood and delivered to a high standard. National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) Awards: 2025 - Martin de Sousa & Linnea Lions, Best Outdoor / Specialty Kitchen, 1st Place, 2025 - Holly Cowieson & Maria Cabada, Concept Kitchen, 1st Place, 2025 - Martin de Sousa & Linnea Lions, Large Kitchen, 2nd Place, 2024 - Martin de Sousa & Michaela Burns, Best Overall, Pinnacle Award, 2024 - Martin de Sousa & Michaela Burns, Large Kitchen, 1st Place, 2024 - Martin de Sousa & Michaela Burns, Best Outside / Specialty Kitchen, 1st Place, 2024 - Martin de Sousa & Holly Cowieson, Small Kitchen, 1st Pace, 2023 - Martin de Sousa, Medium KItchen, 3rd Place, 2023 - Martin de Sousa, Small Kitchen, 2nd Place, 2023 - Martin de Sousa & Linnea Lions, Compact KItchen, 2nd Place, 2023 - Holly Cowieson & Ligia Deltrejo, Concept Kitchen, 1st Place, 2022 - Linnea Lions & Martin de Sousa, Medium Kitchen, 1st Place, 2022 - Martin de Sousa & Linnea Lions, Best Before & After Kitchen, 1st Place, 2022 - Martin de Sousa & Linnea Lions, Small Kitchen, 2nd Place, 2022 - Martin de Sousa & Linnea Lions, Best Traditional Kitchen, 2nd Place, 2022 - Martin de Sousa & Ligia Deltrejo, Concept Kitchen, 1st Place, 2020 - Martin de Sousa, Large Bathroom, 1st Place, 2020 - Linnea Lions, Best Before & After Bathroom, 1st Place, 2020 - Linnea Lions, Large Bathroom, 2nd Place, 2019 - Linnea Lions, Small Kitchen, 1st Place, 2019 - Linnea Lions, Medium KItchen, Honourable Mention, 2019 - Martin de Sousa, Compact Kitchen, 1st Place, 2019 - Martin de Sousa, Concept Kitchen, 1st Place, 2018 - Martin de Sousa, Compact Kitchen, 1st Place, 2018 - Linnea Lions, Powder Rm, 1st Place, 2018 - Martin de Sousa, Medium Kitchen, 1st Place, 2018 - Martin de Sousa, Small Kitchen, 2nd Place, 2018 - Martin de Sousa, Large Bathroom, 2nd Place, 2018 - Martin de Sousa, Medium Kitchen, 3rd Place, ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Custom Cabinets - Bathroom Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Bathroom Vanities - 3D Rendering - Home Additions - Custom Countertops - Custom Pantries - Design Consultation - Laundry Room Design - Floor Plans - Home Extensions - Project Management - Mudroom Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Pantry Design - Drafting - Kitchen Remodeling - Bathroom Remodeling ### Areas Served - Alderwood - Bedford Park - Bermondsey - Birch Cliff - Bloor West Village - Cabbagetown - Casa Loma - Centennial Park - CityPlace - Cliffside - Crescent Town - Davenport - Deer Park - Discovery District - Dovercourt - Earlscourt - East Danforth - East York - Eglinton East - Etobicoke - Fashion District - Financial District - Grange Park - Greektown - Greenwood Coxwell - Harbord Village - Hillcrest Village - Junction Triangle - Kensington Market - Kingsview Village - Koreatown - Lawrence Heights - Leslieville - Liberty Villa - Little Portugal - Maple - Midtown Toronto - Moss Park - North York - Old Toronto - Runnymede - Scarborough Junction - The Annex - The Beaches - The Entertainment District - Toronto - Upper Beaches - Victoria Park Village - Woodbine Heights - Woodbine Lumsden ### Typical Job Cost CAD 250,000 - CAD 2,250,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Designstrom | | Address | Toronto, Ontario M4C 4H7, Canada | | Phone | (416) 304-9646 | | Website | http://www.designstrom.com | | Followers on Houzz | 48 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/designstrom.studio - X (Twitter) — https://www.instagram.com/designstrom/?hl=en - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/company/designstrom - Blog — www.designstrom.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Designstrom](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/designstrom-pfvwus-pf~1543602593) - **Website:** http://www.designstrom.com - **Phone:** (416) 304-9646 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - NKBA Awards: 2025–2018 - 26 awards - Subzero Wolf 2017 Global FInalist, and Toronto Regional Winner - 3-Time Acting Judge for Subzero Wolf Kitchen Design Contest - **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2017–2020), for Service. **Affiliations** - [National Kitchen & Bath Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/national-kitchen-and-bath-association-pfvwus-pf~1351084655) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 11 reviews** ### All 11 reviews **★★★★★ — Craig D'Arville, Dec. 2019** > Linnea and Martin designed a dream kitchen for us. We've been using it for over two months now and we still can't believe all the thoughtful touches that they conjured in their design. We felt very well taken care of - from our first consultation all the way to the end of construction. > > One piece of advice to people about to undergo a reno with Designström: I strongly recommend that you work with the contractors and fabricators that Linnea and Martin recommend. There's a communication shorthand between these teams that really made things move smoothly. I'm convinced that the main reason we met our delivery deadline on time and on budget was due to the strength of those relationships. > > It goes without saying that I'd love to work with Linnea and Martin again! **★★★★★ — Brent Henderson Contracting, Jan. 2018** > Working with Linnea is a dream come true for me & my entire crew. We work alongside many designers but few are as thorough, thoughtful, caring & fun to work with as Linnea. Linnea is attentive to her clients wishes, taking everything they ask for in to account in her designs. Her designs are well thought out, well drawn & sourced before construction begins to ensure a smooth construction process. When problems arise, she is quick to make a decision. She is a fantastic communicator & keeps on top of all details of the project the whole way through. Her drawings & renderings are fantastic. They are a great guide for her clients to know what they are getting & an amazing tool for our crew to work off of. There are never any questions, all details are assigned, all dimensions are shown. I would & do recommend Linnea to anyone looking for someone who is passionate, creative & fun to work with. I look forward to many more projects working alongside such a great designer. **★★★★★ — Karen Farnocchi, Nov. 2017** > I don’t know what kismet brought me to Linnea Lions but there certainly was divine intervention. Having thought about a kitchen renovation for years I knew it’s ALL about the design - because if that’s not right no matter what you put in it you are not maximizing potential. From my first look at Linnea’s website it was clear that I need look no further. Every one of her kitchens had wonderful functionality and style and the fact that her website itemized the costs for services made it easy to work within a budget. > > After chatting on the phone and then meeting, without hesitation I hired Linnea. She listened to my wish list and came back with a beautiful design that worked in all the elements I was seeking. The rendering she gave me was so perfectly in sync with my vision, I used it while choosing finishes. > > All through the process, Linnea was a wonderful sounding board. If I emailed Linnea 3 questions…I got back 3 answers…all timely and all thorough. There are so many details that need to be worked out…and Linnea was a consummate professional I could rely on. She designed a beautiful kitchen for me and so now when someone asks “How’s the new kitchen?” I happily reply “Perfect!” **★★★★★ — Melissa McDermott, Aug. 2017** > Working with Linnea was a fantastic experience. She was a professional from start to finish and delivered every milestone on time. Her design work is impeccable and she created a kitchen beyond what we ever could have done without her. She also worked closely with our contractor to ensure her design was properly executed. I can't recommend Linnea highly enough -- I enjoyed all our interactions and was beyond impressed with her design capabilities. **Comment from Designstrom:** > Thank you very much Melissa for this sweet review. Your project was a pure pleasure to work on and the end result turned out fantastic. **★★★★★ — laurencourtney, Feb. 2017** > Linnea was wonderful to work with! She was an integral person in our kitchen/dining room Reno. > > She really listened to what we wanted. She looked at pictures we had collected of styles we liked and took those styles and merged them with a functional design. > > I really liked that she presented us with elevated design plans, as it helped me visualize what the space would look like when it was completed. > > Over the course of the reno Linnea was available and many times went out of her way to help guide us in choosing finishings or clarify details of the plans. > > We are very happy with the end result of the project and give credit to Linnea for creating a design that works beautifully for our family. **Comment from Designstrom:** > Wow, thank you Lauren for this sweet review! > It was such a pleasure working with you on your kitchen. I'm thrilled how it turned out and I hope I get to photograph it one day. > > xo > Linnea **★★★★★ — Alison Masemann, Oct. 2016** > Linnea was a pleasure to work with. Super organized and efficient, she kept our project under control and on track, which was really important as we are a busy family with small kids. I trusted her aesthetic judgement (and her Scandinavian sensibility!) and in the end we are really happy with the new kitchen she helped us create. She had a good working relationship with our contractor which was great, as this was our first time undertaking any kind of big renovation. **★★★★★ — chantalwiggins, Oct. 2016** > Linnea is an amazing kitchen designer. She understood from the beginning what I had envisioned and she allowed me to contribute my design thoughts. She was organized, efficient and held my hand during the whole process. Renovations are very stressful and time consuming. I could not have done it without her. **Comment from Designstrom:** > Thank you so much Chantal for the sweet review. It was a pleasure working with you throughout the process. The space is beautiful and you share my taste for design so that made my job even more fun! **★★★★★ — just\_jan, Oct. 2016** > Linnea was one of the great finds for our kitchen reno. She really listened to why we didn’t like our current space and what we wanted to achieve with the project. Linnea tried to incorporate our entire wish list into her design and when it wasn’t working, she wasn’t afraid to come to us and let us know why. She then took the extra time and effort to provide us with a complete design revamp that we fell in love with immediately. > > We really appreciated her honesty, her enthusiasm and her design instincts. Linnea’s plans were thorough and timely and she was always quick to get back to us whenever we had any questions. > > I would not hesitate to recommend Linnea or to use her again if I had another kitchen! **Comment from Designstrom:** > Thank you Jan for this lovely review! > It was a pleasure working with you and your family on your Kitchen Project. > It turned out wonderful! > > Linnea **★★★★★ — Alexis Antero, Jan. 2016** > We were introduced to Linnea by a mutual friend and I'm so glad we were! When Linnea originally sent me her portfolio I didn't think it was going to work out as she's done some really high-end kitchens in houses much larger than ours. We met with her anyway and she assured us she can work to various budgets and sizes of houses. > > The design work she did is nothing short of phenomenal. As my partner is a chef, we take cooking and function very seriously, but still wanted a beautiful kitchen, and Linnea delivered. The space is functional, beautiful, and includes many thoughtful details and finishes we would not have thought of, and it all adds up to a very functional space. > > Linnea was respectful of our budget and timing and had the right attitude throughout the entire process. It took a few different designs before we settled upon one, but she was patient and continued working hard to get us the kitchen we dreamed of. > > Linnea's fees were very reasonable, and in retrospect I think it would have been irresponsible NOT to to use her as a kitchen designer. > > One suggestion I might have is to enlist Linnea's services for weekly (or so) site visits to ensure the execution maintains the purity of the design. We are thrilled with our kitchen but there were a few details that were overlooked by the builder that we didn't notice, but Linnea would have. Also, Linnea offers the option of a 3D walk through for a small additional cost, and I'd definitely recommend that you do it. > > We wholeheartedly recommend Linnea, and if ever we have occasion to do another kitchen, Linnea will will be our designer again. **★★★★★ — msamanski, Oct. 2015** > I connected with Linnea through a friend, who strongly recommended her years of experience and thought that we'd be a good fit together in designing a new kitchen for my new home, a 100-something Toronto Victorian. This was the second kitchen in recent years for my partner and I. As I described to her, I'd "been down every aisle in the grocery store" and that we knew what we wanted but what we needed was a professional to create a kitchen layout for the space, prior to us getting quotes from contractors. She was very happy to work within our well-scoped design needs, and was conscious of our design budget and timelines. > > Linnea brings all of the qualities that I was looking for in a designer; the hard design skills including design drafting (of course) but also the measured practicality that only the top designers have in executing a functional design tailored to fit the room as well as the our family's needs. She proved to be a wonderful sounding-board for all of our ideas and helped us to vet the bad from the good, the trend from the timeless. We strongly benefited from the countless recommendations that shaped our kitchen into a beautiful, stylist and liveable space. We loved her ongoing enthusiasm for our project and her authenticity. > > On one occasion in the midst of our reno (which included more than the kitchen) we required some design-guidance to select paint colours for the whole of our home on very short-notice, and Linnea made herself available to us. This reliability is what helped to make this renovation much less stressful. > > The design process was only positive and we really loved working with her (and would do so again). Linnea helped us to bring our vision to fruition and to turn a house into our home. > > We would highly recommend her to all of our friends! **★★★★★ — cialeander, Oct. 2015** > Linnea is passionate about what she does. She designed and oversaw the installation of two completly different kitchens, a city and a cottage, four years ago. > She understood our needs and wishes and implemented them without trying to sell us anything we did not need at the same time steering us in the correct direction. > Both kitchens turned out amazing, we love spending time in them, we are so happy that we hired Linnea. ## Selected projects - [Herbert](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/herbert-pj-vj~7722296) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 12 - [Springbank](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/springbank-pj-vj~7722259) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - [Pape Ave, Toronto, ON M4K 3S4](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/pape-ave-toronto-on-m4k-3s4-pj-vj~7166029) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Booth Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/booth-kitchen-pj-vj~6044370) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - [Warland Kitchen Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/warland-kitchen-renovation-pj-vj~5999043) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 7 - [Strathmore Home Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/strathmore-home-renovation-pj-vj~5999006) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 17 - [Bayview \#2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bayview-2-pj-vj~5998991) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - [Blantyre Kitchen Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/blantyre-kitchen-reno-pj-vj~5998978) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 11 - [East Lynne Kitchen Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-lynne-kitchen-reno-pj-vj~5998958) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - [Joicey Kitchen Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/joicey-kitchen-reno-pj-vj~5998806) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 9 - [Bayview Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bayview-kitchen-pj-vj~5626467) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 12 - [Lippincott Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lippincott-kitchen-pj-vj~2880044) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - [Caroline Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/caroline-kitchen-pj-vj~2880039) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - [Springdale Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/springdale-kitchen-pj-vj~2265525) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - [Logan Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/logan-kitchen-pj-vj~2335447) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 7 - Description: One of my favourite projects from 2016 was the one of my friend. She knew right away what it was that she wanted and having a two tone kitchen was one of them. The new kitchen is located at the back of the family house, facing their backyard. My client wasn't looking at opening up the space to the rest of the floor which was great since that allowed us more walls to add cabinetry and storage. The island was left as a prepping surface without a sink, it's supported by four legs instead of an encl… - [Sammon Built-In](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/sammon-built-in-pj-vj~2146313) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Custom Mill work design. Incorporation of tv unit, fire place and home bar. For more information on this project, please visit my website. - [Richmond Hill Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richmond-hill-kitchen-pj-vj~2146286) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Lovely Open Concept Kitchen for a young family of four. For full description of the project, please visit my website. Thank you - [Mortimer Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mortimer-kitchen-pj-vj~1584990) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: When my client called me up to see if I was interested in re-designing his kitchen, I immediately said yes. He was hesitant if I would take the job or not, since it was just a tiny bungalow kitchen and he didn’t have a crazy budget. I informed him, exactly what I inform all my prospective clients, that I work with a large range of budgets and that no project is too small. This home is located in the heart of Danforth Village, on Mortimer. The kitchen takes up most of the back area of the small b… - [Dovercourt](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/dovercourt-pj-vj~1450851) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: How happy am I do finally introduce you to this Bistro Style kitchen! This was such an exciting project with fantastic clients to work with, which always makes my job so much more fun. This kitchen is located in an older semi detached home in the Dundas / Ossington district of west end Toronto. When I was first introduced to my client, the space was rented and in large need of an renovation. My client who had done two kitchen renovations previously, had a pretty clear idea of what they wanted. W… - [Crescent Road](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/crescent-road-pj-vj~1361663) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: If you haven’t figured out what a transitional kitchen is yet, here is a prime example. Traditional cabinet doors and led glass details combined with contemporary stainless steel pulls, glass subway tiles and sleek caesarstone countertops. My fellow Swedish friend (did you notice the cinnamon buns in the picture) who is lucky enough to live here wanted to create a large open space where her family can gather. She and her husband often have people over, so having an open kitchen really allows for… [See all 22 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/kitchen-and-bath-designers/designstrom-pfvwus-pf~1543602593) ## Ideabooks - [Maxwell Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/65164595/list/maxwell-kitchen) — 11 ideas - [Kitchen Inspiration](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/62107468/list/kitchen-inspiration) — 10 ideas - [Bath](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61180170/list/bath) — 10 ideas - [Entryway](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58082996/list/entryway) — 5 ideas - [Laundry Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/55903857/list/laundry-room) — 1 idea - [Dovercourt Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44927586/list/dovercourt-kitchen) — 2 ideas [See all 6 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/designstrom) ## Community Q&A **Q: any idea how the veddinge cabinets hold up?** *(in Photo Questions)* I would really love to know how the cabinets held up? do you have any idea? do they chip? any discoloration from the sun? are they heavily used? thanks! A: Hello Lauren, thank you for your question. The Veddinge doors are in a matte finish and the client did have some issues with chipping of the paint and scratches. However they ended up returning the doors and replacing them with new doors in the same finish. The kitchen is still relatively new so I don't have any information about sun discolouration. **Q: Quartz Countertops - Color** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me the exact color/brand? A: Thank you for your question, I believe this countertop was made using the Compac quartz material in the colour PLOMO. I hope that helps. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-14.*