--- title: "Jill Greaves Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jill-greaves-design-pfvwus-pf~503329396 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~503329396.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Jill Greaves Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/3533cefb0f5a788e_1635-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "56 Cowan Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6K 2N4, Canada" latitude: 43.641 longitude: -79.4143 phone: "(416) 516-7426" website: "" rating: 4.8 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 11 followers: 351 last_updated: 2026-09-08 --- # Jill Greaves Design > Toronto's Award Winning Boutique Interior Design Firm Original Houzz profile: [Jill Greaves Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jill-greaves-design-pfvwus-pf~503329396) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Toronto, ON - **Serves:** Boston, Cape Breton, Collingwood, Etobicoke, Forest Hill, Lawrence Park, Little Portugal, North York, Parkdale, Rosedale, Toronto - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Pro Software User - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 25,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - High-end - Provides 3D Visualization ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Woman owned - High-end - Provides 3D Visualization Design and Procurement for Home, Commercial and Hotel. Full Service. Concept to Completion. Collaborative Design for Better Results. Jill Greaves Design is a boutique design firm with Residential, Commercial and Hospitality projects in Canada and the US. Celebrated for practical vision and eclectic style, their work has been featured in national magazines and newspapers such as House and Home, Dwell, the Globe and Mail, Hospitality Design. Jill has contributed to editorial for Reno & Decor, Reader’s Digest on design and style. A recipient of numerous awards, the firm creates timeless, stunning design for interior and exterior spaces, tailored to meet the needs of each of their clients. Working seamlessly as project leaders or team members to best achieve client goals, the have worked on significant projects with international architects Kohn Pederson Fox, KPMB, Main Street Architects, Omar Ghandi Architects, Dubbeldam and locally with Superkul, Boxwood and others. We encourage a collaborative process to best achieve the goals of our clients. Your vision is our goal. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - House Plans - Art Selection - Custom Bookcases - Custom Pantries - Downsizing - Custom Beds - Historic Building Conservation - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Boston - Cape Breton - Collingwood - Etobicoke - Forest Hill - Lawrence Park - Little Portugal - North York - Parkdale - Rosedale - Toronto ### Typical Job Cost $80,000 - + ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Jill Greaves Design | | Address | 56 Cowan Avenue, Toronto, Ontario M6K 2N4, Canada | | Phone | (416) 516-7426 | | License Number | NCIDQ 22991 | | Followers on Houzz | 351 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/JGDinc/ - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/JGreavesDesign - LinkedIn — http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/jill-greaves/13/830/612/ - Blog — https://www.instagram.com/jillgreavesdesign/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Jill Greaves Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jill-greaves-design-pfvwus-pf~503329396) - **Phone:** (416) 516-7426 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2018 Best of Canada Award for Hospitality Design - 2017 ASID Award for Residential Design - 2017 Finalist Gold Key Hospitality Awards - 2016 ASID Award, Out of the Box - ASID, IIDA Professional - **Best of Houzz:** 11 awards (2014–2025), for Design, Service. **Affiliations** - [Interior Designers of Canada (IDC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interior-designers-of-canada-idc-pfvwus-pf~1259366538) - [ASID Upstate New York Canada East](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/asid-upstate-new-york-canada-east-pfvwus-pf~312056962) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 16 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Featured Review **★★★★★ — TH O, Aug. 2024** > Jill has been my go-to designer years and has always provided expert advice on projects large and small. From a room refresh, to a living room update to a full reno, she has simplified the complex renovation process, and helped me when I was overwhelmed with too many choices. > > Jill always walks me through the full project, explaining drawings, and budget, while providing a wide range of options for finishing details. > > Her colour choices are always on point and she has an eye for detail and accessories that elevates all of her projects. She also goes the extra mile to make sure rooms are perfect. ### All 16 reviews **★★★★★ — Greg, Aug. 2024** > Jill does outstanding interior design work. I used her services to renovate my home and was totally satisfied. I recommend her to anyone executing a home renovation and looking for an easy to work with professional who delivers first class results. **★★★★★ — HU-47032923, July 2024** > We had the opportunity to contract the design services of Jill Greaves Design. Jill was a joy to work with and has an amazing design sense. Her vision was showcased with her unique combination of style and function. We could not have been more happier and we look forward to recommending her services to others. **★★★★★ — mary mathers, July 2024** > We enlisted Jill‘s help and could not have created the stunning house that we did, without her and her team. We have endless compliments! This was our second house working with Jill and her wonderful team. It was an absolute delight working with her. > > The first house we hired her for was a simple touch up renovation and was completely within the budget we had set forth (which is typically unheard of from what we have heard from the industry and others). > > The second project was a total renovation of a home double the size of the first and required every single detail to be re-designed by Jill and her team from re-working the layout of the main floor, bedrooms, kitchen, staircase, flooring, doors (re-sized to scale with super high ceilings), millwork, paint selections, tiling, and on and on. Where Jill was involved, we were always on time and budget. > > Jill’s extensive industry contacts of suppliers expedited our decision making, saving crucial time during a demanding work/home life. We cannot overstate the importance of exceptional advice from Jill that not only creates masterful design, but eliminates wasted time for a novice or anyone for that matter, to go and tediously try to select one’s own materials. It was an exceptional experience in the hands of Jill and her team. **★★★★★ — galegamin, Aug. 2017** > Jill made redecorating easy: her suggestions were spot on for ensuring that the end result brought modernity to my very dated rooms. She provided a good selection of alternatives at varied price points, and brought reliable contractors to complete the work. would definitely work with her again. **★★★★★ — yyzdesign001, July 2016** > I hired Jill to redesign my home and she did and outstanding job. She worked on several rooms of my home and completely redesigned the place in a modern classic style. Her work was on budget and on time and it was a pleasure to deal with her. **★★★★★ — SavvyArt Market, July 2016** > It was a pleasure to work with Jill Greaves. I sourced artwork for a few of her projects and really appreciated her attention to detail. In her communications she described exactly what was required in such a way that allowed me to focus my search. She was open to creativity and carefully considered the options I presented. I love Jill's design style and would recommend her to anyone looking for a great designer of residential as well as commercial work. **★★★★★ — alliecat123, May 2016** > Jill Greaves worked for us on two major projects. We built a home and renovated another. Jill created efficient and logical floor plans and custom designed our built-in bookshelves and children's beds. > Jill ordered our fixtures and appliances and co-ordinated the install with our contractors directly. She helped select our furniture, flooring and co-ordinated our paint colors and wallpaper. At every point we were impressed with her impeccable style, professionalism and reliability. We have been very pleased with the results and would not hesitate to recommend Jill Greaves to anyone looking for an expert in interior design. **★★★★★ — jgwyner, May 2016** > Our experience with Jill has been amazing on multiple levels. Jill has vision, a great sense of taste and extremely efficient. Jill came into our project mid-stream when many interior decisions were already in motion. After one meeting it took Jill just a few days to put together a beautiful vision for our 13 room house that tied everything together and fit our eclectic taste. Her paint palette for our house was perfect, her furniture selection right on target. For instance for our kitchen island Jill chose light pendants that looked bold on the surface but they pulled the entire space together so well that they just blended in. The result is that each room is unique, stunning without being showy, and fitting in an ensemble that is eclectic and agreeable, which is exactly the feeling we wanted for our house! Of note Jill has a very professional team behind her to work on the details. **★★ — francamiraglia, June 2015** > Jill's knowledge and sense of style was excellent. She is very charming and it was always pleasant to spend time with her shopping for furniture. If I worked only with her, I'm sure it would have gone better. The issues and disappointments came really with the junior staff that are being over-delegated to without sufficient supervision/direction. They burned through the design budget at an alarming rate and went well-over budget without completing even half of the original scope of the project quoted ($9,000 spent for providing a furniture layout and selection of a few key furniture pieces). They delivered layouts that didn't accurately reflect the dimensions provided; they approved purchases without double-checking first that they were correct; despite spending hours identifying pictures in houzz to reflect my design aesthetics they submitted ideas that ignored reference materials provided (even suggesting butterflies on a feature wall!!). Way to expensive to pay for their mistakes and learning curve...insist that you work only with Jill and that she does all the work herself. **★★★★★ — woollym, Dec. 2013** > I am working with Jill on the redesign of our main floor and basement (100+ year old semi in downtown Toronto), and she has been absolutely invaluable during the planning and now the execution stage of the work. Jill consulted on the architect’s drawings – fine tuning and making improvements that the architect hadn’t thought of, helped to perfect the layout, window and door sizes for optimal furniture placement & sightlines, and totally designing the lighting plan, kitchen layout, and furniture placement plan. She has been really honest, and thought of a million details that I never would have considered but have made a big difference in the overall functionality and look and feel of our home. Jill listened to my husband & my very disparate and unfocused tastes and pulled together a stylesheet that reflects both of our ideas and has been great in suggesting and sourcing both high & low end suppliers & individual pieces – from furniture, to custom fabricated pieces, to fixtures. She has been so accommodating – running over on short notice when there was a “lighting plan emergency”, to meeting us at suppliers all over the city, to understanding where to splurge and where to save. We would highly recommend Jill. **★★★★★ — mvmathers, July 2013** > Jill Greaves has exceptional ability to ascertain what your taste is in design and use what you would like to have done on your renovation. This requires a unique ability to listen to her clients and incorporate her vast and deep knowledge of color, design, style and materials to make your vision come to life. > > Not only is Jill uniquely talented as a designer which is what you hire her for initially, but she is also a skilled project manager and that means no headaches for you the client. She has assembled a network of tradespeople who are excellent in their fields and because they trust each other and are on time and budget, your renovation, under Jill's direction will be done beyond your expectations. > > Jill revitalized my house by designing the new layout for wall colour, flooring, staircase, bathroom cabinetry and counters. She told me why I liked or didn't like something and gave me the reasons why I should incorporate certain textures, lighting, material, fabric etc to make the design balanced in a way that made it all come together the way I envisioned. Jill mixed low and high-end furniture, fabrics and lighting to cover my budget. I trusted her completely to have the tradespeople come to my house while I was at work since she managed their timing. She was professional and trustworthy and laid out her time and costs every month. It was a joy to work with Jill. **★★★★★ — Kathryn Wortsman Stein, July 2013** > I worked with Jill for approximately 5 months to redecorate and remodel my family home. She was very creative with different ideas and respectful of my budget. I had a lot of my own design ideas and Jill worked with me to help make them work, taking into account all of the elements of the bigger picture. > > Jill had a great network of handymen, plumbers, tilers etc who were easy to work with. > > Jill was also available evenings and weekends which was very helpful given that I also have a full time job! **★★★★ — paulette0823, July 2013** > I used Jill for the house I purchased in 2002, and again in 2012 for my next home purchase. > > In 2002, she designed custom furniture for my living room, dining room and hallway, as well as a custom unit for my office/spare bedroom. She also designed a deck for the backyard in 2004, and in 2005, worked on my kitchen renovation which was on a rather tight budget, and she made it beautiful without breaking the bank. As a result of Jill's work, my house was featured on TV's City Line twice: once for the outdoor deck, and once for the main floor kitchen renovation. My real estate agent credits Jill's work for the quick sell of that home at 105% of list price within one day of listing it. > > I hired Jill again in the summer of 2012 for my next home purchase, where she designed new custom furniture for me, and pulled together the entire first floor (living room, dining room and kitchen) with some new and some old pieces. And I will not hesitate to use her when I eventually (hopefully soon) turn the kitchen into the white kitchen of my dreams! **★★★★★ — chillypowder, July 2013** > Jill was instrumental in helping us make the furniture and millwork selections to complete the look of our our house. We are very pleased with her recommendations and she was very easy to work with. **★★★★★ — mariapinto, July 2013** > Jill did an excellent job helping us with all aspects of design during our home renovation - from reviewing drawings to helping us pick finishes and furniture. She really listened to our likes and needs and help us design a home that works for all of us - especially our 2 small children. We would definitley work with Jill Greaves in the future! ## Selected projects - [Cabot Cliffs Residences - at Home on the Golf Course](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabot-cliffs-residences-at-home-on-the-golf-course-pj-vj~6153823) - Location: Inverness, NS - Photos: 6 - Description: Scope: Interior Design, Procurement, Installation This series of five different residence types on a theme was several years in the making. Our mandate was to create a warm hospitality interior in a home-like setting for golf enthusiasts of all ages. Stunning ocean and golf course views are framed by crisp white and natural finishes. Soft draperies enclose the living spaces for cosy evenings after a wonderful day of world class golf and dinner on the deck, served by the staff from Cabot Golf! Co… - [Cabot Hillside Cottages](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabot-hillside-cottages-pj-vj~6768822) - Location: Cape Breton, NB - Photos: 5 - Description: Scope: Interior Design, Procurement, Installation In development for several years alongside the Pro Shop and Cliffs Residences, the Hillside Cottages at Cabot Cliffs are complete! A very popular rental and ownership option on the resort with another phase in construction. These resort homes on the golf on the golf course provide a more intimate living space with plenty of options to walk out to tennis and the event barn. Architecture by Eric Stotts Photography by Could be the Day - [Small Condo - Swedish Design on Bloor](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-condo-swedish-design-on-bloor-pj-vj~266197) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: This smaller scale condo project required attention to detail and finishes, textures and light. The pied a terre was filled with custom furnishings and millwork to enhance the lifestyle of an older couple. A mix of antiques, Swedish fabrics and furniture as well as Italian and Contemporary pieces make the condo a true reflection of a life well lived! - [Midtown Finance Office Design and Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midtown-finance-office-design-and-renovation-pj-vj~7163730) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: A Midtown Toronto finance company office is renovated to increase the footprint, improve circulation and work flow. Clean contemporary finishes, and an open layout speak to new ideas, shared success and an updated look at the world. With light wood accents and grey stone tile flooring, this finance office was completely transformed from a traditional family office to a modern workspace. The result appeals to a new generation of professionals looking for a collaborative work environment and moder… - [Historic Hotel - the Walper Renewal](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/historic-hotel-the-walper-renewal-pj-vj~902575) - Location: Kitchener, ON - Photos: 3 - Description: Fully and completely renovated one hundred years after it was first built the hotel reclaims it's place as a community hub! Hosting events, weddings, and business travellers to the nearby tech community. This 92 room hotel was entirely updated and the result is a darling of the area, a gathering place for social and family events as well as business travellers. The most instagrammed hotel in our portfolio @walperhotel, this hotel was recently acquired by the Hyatt Group. - [Harbor Heights - Residential Design Award Winner!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/harbor-heights-residential-design-award-winner-pj-vj~904897) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Award winning vacation home on the coast of Cape Breton. This magical family home has been published extensively for it's stunning architecture and beautiful backdrop interiors. - [Vacation Home - on the Beach](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vacation-home-on-the-beach-pj-vj~2615561) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: A stunning coastal home for a golf and beach resort. Developed with Omar Ghandi Architects. Renderings show the spacious layout, expansive windows and soft toned coastal finishes. Taking advantage of lifestyle and setting, this home design provides for rest, entertaining and sports in one. - [Resort Home - Overlooking the Sea](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/resort-home-overlooking-the-sea-pj-vj~2615565) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: A development project with open plan living and views of the sea. - [Gracious Traditional Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/gracious-traditional-home-pj-vj~57878) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 9 - Description: This traditional home in North Toronto received a classic revamp with features including custom millwork and marble finishes, creating a beautiful family home. Photography done by Phillip Castleton. - [The Conrad Hotel Battery Park NYC](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/the-conrad-hotel-battery-park-nyc-pj-vj~7194201) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 6 - Description: This 463 room all suite hotel is a stunning example of warmth and luxury in it's category. With sliding glass doors light filters from one end of the suites to the other, fully automated and integrated electronics, all custom finishes and fittings. A true representation of design intention come to life. A full and complete renovation of an existing atrium hotel property overlooking the Hudson River. Custom finishes and furnishings tapped suppliers from all corners of the globe as well as local m… - [Hilton Doubletree - Soldier's Field Boston](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hilton-doubletree-soldier-s-field-boston-pj-vj~7194218) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: The Doubletree Soldier's Field adjacent to Harvard Campus and on the banks of the Charles River this atrium hotel was fully renovated and given new life from the fittings to the finishes. A 308 room all-suite hotel with custom furniture, millwork and kitchen/bar this popular hotel is a tourism and business hub in the area. - [Beach Villa, Cape Breton](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beach-villa-cape-breton-pj-vj~2615566) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - [Rosedale Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rosedale-renovation-pj-vj~7194183) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 5 - Description: Update to a Georgian style residence located in one Toronto's most desirable neighbourhoods. The home was fully renovated to become an enjoyable family home with a stylish and modern twist, the character of the home was completely transformed as well as greatly enhancing its value. - [Technically Southern](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/technically-southern-pj-vj~7194177) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: An internationally acclaimed technical fabric manufacturer reclaims part of their historic brick manufacturing facility in the American south to showcase their innovative and technically advanced fabrics. The workplace become showplace for innovative goods and their components. - [Virtual Design Session](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/virtual-design-session-pj-vj~6153881) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Cabot Links Villas](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cabot-links-villas-pj-vj~7491717) - Location: Inverness, NS - Photos: 4 - Description: Our first Golf Residence project - this one at the renowned Cabot Links Course in Inverness Nova Scotia. Our work has coastal inspiration with mid-century touches. These residences were designed to provide the ideal hotel experience and have proven to be extremely popular with owners and hotel guests alike. Fully booked for nearly 10 seasons, they provide the amenities of home in a golf resort setting - with views of the course and the ocean. They are locating within walking distance of the club… [See all 16 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/jill-greaves-design-pfvwus-pf~503329396) ## Ideabooks - [Kid's Rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134660269/list/kid-s-rooms) — 2 ideas - [Modern Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134660239/list/modern-kitchens) — 1 idea - [Country Living Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/134660079/list/country-living-room) — 1 idea - [St Andrew Galley Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/66563000/list/st-andrew-galley-kitchen) — 72 ideas - [5 Carlaw Rd](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/102211855/list/5-carlaw-rd) — 6 ideas - [Concord Stairwell Screen](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/90906074/list/concord-stairwell-screen) — 21 ideas - [St Lucia Reception](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/67880779/list/st-lucia-reception) — 21 ideas - [Beach Cottages](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/54809938/list/beach-cottages) — 1 idea - [cottage 3+2](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/50408042/list/cottage-3-2) — 3 ideas [See all 9 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/jgd-ll) ## Community Q&A **Q: wall paper love it** *(in Photo Questions)* where can i get this wall paper A: This is a fabric! An upholstered wall with fabric wrapped panels. **Q: Where is the rug from? I love it!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This area rug is from Elte - thanks for your question. **Q: I love the lights, where did you purchase these from? Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Union Lighting **Q: Would love to know specifics of the hanging space please.Thanks** *(in Photo Questions)* How far from the base of the cabinets just beneath the pants, did you place each of the handing rods?Thank you so much. A: The spacing depends very much on the client and how they will use the closet, how tall they are etc. Best to consult a closet professional if you are unsure. **Q: Love the chandelier! Can you please share where to purchase?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This chandelier was from Sam's on Queen St West in Toronto. He restored it for the client. **Q: Where did you purchase the wood strips on the shower pan? What species** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Thanks for your question. The millwork was purchased through the architect, I believe including the shower matt. Please contact Boxwood Architects, Anne-Marie Fleming --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-08.*