--- title: "Terra Firma Design — Interior Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-decorators/terra-firma-design-pfvwus-pf~880926573 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~880926573.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Terra Firma Design" category: ["Interior Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/82a3bf0b0134b718_9242-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Toronto, Ontario M6S 3H4, Canada" latitude: 43.6485 longitude: -79.4875 phone: "(416) 881-7739" website: http://www.terrafirmadesign.ca rating: 4.9 review_count: 19 best_of_houzz_awards: 12 followers: 387 last_updated: 2026-09-02 --- # Terra Firma Design Original Houzz profile: [Terra Firma Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-decorators/terra-firma-design-pfvwus-pf~880926573) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Decorators - **Location:** Toronto, ON - **Serves:** Toronto and surrounding areas. - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (19 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Toronto based, boutique, design studio since 2001. We specalize in both interior and exterior. We build on large terraces and in backyards throughout the city. Our interior projects include renovations and remodelling. See www.terrafirmadesign.ca for a library of our projects. ### Services Provided - Full renovations and remodelling. All aspects of r - Hottubs - custom pergolas. - decks - garden design - outdoor kitchens and much more. We are a licensed - pergolas - pools ### Areas Served - Toronto and surrounding areas. ### Typical Job Cost CAD $10,000.00 - 100,000. Redesigning and editing permit drawings, interior layout, design, project management. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Terra Firma Design | | Address | Toronto, Ontario M6S 3H4, Canada | | Phone | (416) 881-7739 | | Website | http://www.terrafirmadesign.ca | | Followers on Houzz | 387 | **Social profiles:** - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/aiken\_lisa - LinkedIn — http://www.linkedin.com/profile/view?id=78571255&trk=tab\_pro - Blog — http://www.terrafirmadesign.ca ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Terra Firma Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-decorators/terra-firma-design-pfvwus-pf~880926573) - **Website:** http://www.terrafirmadesign.ca - **Phone:** (416) 881-7739 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - \*\*\*\*\*\*\*HOUZZ 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019!!!!!!!! DESIGN AWARD AND HOUZZ SERVICE AWARDS. - **Best of Houzz:** 12 awards (2014–2023), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 19 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Dave Rogers, Nov. 2018** > Lisa is wonderful. She helped us though a year long, full house renovation. She listened to all our wants and needs and worked tirelessly to make sure we were happy with the end result. She stayed on budget even though I know she did more work than we originally considered. We are absolutely thrilled with the finished product. Highly recommend! **Comment from Terra Firma Design:** > It’s was easy to work hard for such wonderful clients. Thanks for the opportunity to renovate your beautiful home. And for trusting me. **★★★★ — Chris Mirkos, March 2018** > We had lots of fun working with Lisa. Her out-of-the box thinking helped maximize the functionality of our ground floor for large family gatherings. Lisa was also very diplomatic in blending the design styles of my spouse and I. Thanks for keeping the peace Lisa!! **★★★★★ — Penny Eizenga, March 2018** > Lisa was terrific. Personable, professional, she listened to what we wanted, then provided thoughtful, researched options every step of the way, designing a high quality, artful, comfortable terrace where we'll be spending countless hours. We are so pleased with the final look and feel of the space. **Comment from Terra Firma Design:** > What a lovely review. Thank you so much. It was a pleasure to work with you. You have a gorgeous, useable space now with a fantastic view. Enjoy!! **★★★★★ — Garden Living \| Contemporary Outdoor Kitchens, Jan. 2018** > Lisa is easy to get along with and always there when you need her. She has a fantastic eye for detail, and makes sure everything comes together with elegance. **★★★★★ — Marit Skuterud, Oct. 2017** > We hired Lisa a year ago to help us with the interior design of our home renovation. We added an extension to the back of the house and gutted the existing interior. Working with Lisa over the last year has been an immense pleasure. Lisa brought lots of great ideas to the table that we had not previously considered. For example, she suggested getting an oiled wood floor which we had never heard of before and were a little sceptical about, but now it is one of our favourite features of the new house. She was open-minded to our ideas but didn’t hesitate to let us know if she thought we were making a poor decision. My husband and I went into this project with very different tastes in design and decor. Lisa helped us to resolve our disagreements but finding alternatives that we were both happy with without compromising the overall look of the house. Lisa has a natural ability to see the small details as well as the big picture and with her help we were able to design a beautiful, well put together home that our whole family loves. She spent many hours shopping with us and made great recommendations for stores to visit. She helped us to select flooring, kitchen cabinetry and hardware, bathroom fixtures, tiles, window treatments, paint colours and furniture. With her help, we always had all the items available for the Contractor at the time he needed them, ensuring that there were no delays in the construction. We are both extremely happy that we found Lisa and TerraFirma Design and highly recommend them for any project big or small. **★★★★★ — lisahemeon, Sept. 2015** > Lisa Aiken of Terra Firma Design is resourceful and intuitive. She has a dynamic creative energy and a great eye. She knows how to provide style in addition to design. She offers the ability to enhance your existing items and quickly embellish and accentuate to make your home unique and sophisticated. She has great techniques that will wow you. Powerhouse of positive energy. > We are now working on project \#2 at our new location. **★★★★★ — humairak, Dec. 2014** > I met Lisa from Terra Firma a few years ago and hired her to do my outdoors planters. She did such a fabulous job that I had to have her come back the next year and the next and the next for more. She made my outdoor space such a wonderful retreat so of course I needed her to start working her magic inside as well. She has redone my front entrance, living room, family room, master bedroom and en suite bathroom. I absolutely LOVE what she has done with all these. From faux finishes in the bathroom and bedroom walls and ceiling, custom artwork in living room and bedroom, custom upholstery in bathroom and bedroom, custom bench for front entrance, reviving the old furniture, shelving, bedding, and gorgeous accents, Lisa has done it all. The transformation is unbelievable!! Even my husband (a tough critic), is a now a big fan of Lisa. To top it all, she is such an amazing person to work with. She has a great personality, never gets tired of finding the perfect piece, totally understands my style, budget and taste. Highly highly recommended!!! **Comment from Terra Firma Design:** > Wow that is truly a wonderful review. I have loved working with you and your husband. I love the fact that your house has now been featured in Toronto Home Magazine. You have a great sense of style and are such a fun client. We laughed a lot. Thanks again. Lisa **★★★★★ — homedesign123456, Dec. 2014** > Lisa Aiken was thorough and professional when it came to renovating our kitchen. She did an exemplary job and we're still enjoying our kitchen after 3 years. I strongly recommend Lisa for an design / decorating project because of her friendly and professional manner but also her ability to think outside the box and make any project beautiful no matter what the budget is. **Comment from Terra Firma Design:** > Thank you iso much for the review. The kitchen still makes you happy, then that makes me happy. It's the heart of the home. Lisa **★★★★★ — Fraser Roberts, Dec. 2014** > We had a wonderful experience working with Lisa from Terra Firma Design during the recent renovations of our King West townhouse. Quite frankly, I don't know how we would have survived without her! When starting our reno, we were overwhelmed with all of the details, and were struggling to figure out how we were going to make it work with so little time...Then we met Lisa. Not only was she a lot of fun to work with, but she worked closely with our contractor and took charge of all of the finishes and decorations for our house, which made our lives incredibly easy throughout the renovation! From a new kitchen, two new bathrooms, new floors, a new layout and all new furniture and decorations, including a custom banquette, there was a lot that needed to come together and we couldn't be happier with the result! Not long after completing the reno, we sold our house in a less than a week and got way more than we were expecting! **★★★★★ — gefcon1, Nov. 2014** > We retained Terra Firma Design for both exterior and interior design services for a new build home project. For the exterior, they helped us with the colouring of the stucco of the building amongst other exterior colour choices. For the interior, they advised us on both the interior design and material choices for all the bathrooms (5 in total, ranging from a powder room to a large private ensuite) and a massive kitchen. Lisa, our assigned designer, struck the perfect balance of what we needed - someone who would consult and advise us but let us make our own decisions. For us, we wanted a partner to work with on the project rather than someone who had their own vision and wanted to run with it without involving us. We will be calling on Terra Firma Design again in the near future related to both interior furnishings and exterior landscaping. **Comment from Terra Firma Design:** > Thank you both for such a lovely review. You had a great vision so it was easy to bring it all together. The house is beautiful and it was a pleasure to work with you both. I look forward to our next project. Lisa. **★★★★★ — aria1234, Nov. 2014** > Lisa from Terra Firma Design pretty much helped re-decorate our entire house from the living / dining room to the kitchen. She also helped re-do our backyard with interlock and a pergola. Lisa is very professional and has an excellent sense of style and design. She is willing to work within any budget given and along with the style sense of the home owner. We are very happy with Lisa and the end result is that our house looks great! **Comment from Terra Firma Design:** > Hi Maria thank you so much for your kind review. It's easy to do a great job when you have clients that trust your advice and keep an open mind. You have a great sense of style too. Thanks again. Lisa **★★★★★ — Tessa Moul, Oct. 2014** > Working with Lisa was an amazing experience. We tore up and redid the whole rooftop terrace and lower floor terrace at our loft in Toronto. We are more than thrilled with the outcome and decor which includes great fabrics and is perfectly setup for entertaining. I highly recommend working with Lisa. You won't be disappointed. **Comment from Terra Firma Design:** > Thank you so much. You both were fabulous to work with. I look forward to our next project together. Lisa ## Selected projects - [Bartlett Lane](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bartlett-lane-pj-vj~3127286) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 4 - Description: This little, Toronto Rooftop terrace is small in space but large in style. The walls are powder coated. The large A/C unit was converted into a removable wall also clad in powder coated metal. The kitchen is modular with drop in BBQ and Fridge. Counter top is weatherproof. The furnishings are also contemporary with custom made Sunbrella cushions. - [Richdale](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richdale-pj-vj~2284203) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: Terra Firma renovation of first floor house to accommodate a very large number of family and friends for celebrating events. From drawings to finished product. Converted gas to wood burning fireplace, removed all walls, new kitchen, new powder room, new windows, new doors, hardwood floors, new built-in's, custom upholstery, vintage lighting, tiles, custom made dining table, Mantel surround and custom mantel. - [Montrose](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/montrose-pj-vj~2233826) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 9 - Description: Ossington Village Makeover - [Terra Firma Interior - Kingsway House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terra-firma-interior-kingsway-house-pj-vj~2091445) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 11 - Description: renovation and remodel of detached home, kitchen, powder room, family room. - [Terra Firma Interior - Victorian reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terra-firma-interior-victorian-reno-pj-vj~1398700) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 18 - Description: Terra Firma Design, revamped this 150 year old Victorian. Exposed carpeted stairs, remodeled all furniture, painted a sharp white, and hand painted black and white mural on large entry wall up to second level, all new furniture, new but old. All new upholstery, mixing contemporary with traditional and French Country. Kitchen got an easy, dramatic change by painting the back french doors black to catch your eye, and added a blackboard on side of pantry for dinners yet to come. Bathroom was comple… - [Terra Firma Interior and Exterior - Beach House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terra-firma-interior-and-exterior-beach-house-pj-vj~482844) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 4 - Description: Silk carpet on carpet, accessories in shades of blue completely added life to this living room. Simply finding the right mix with the right colours and accessory choices gave it a face lift. - [Interior - Terra Firma Design - King Street Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-terra-firma-design-king-street-townhouse-pj-vj~183541) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 11 - Description: Terra Firma renovated King Street townhouse, first floor, kitchen, living room, basement, master bedroom and master bath renovated and decorated where contemporary style meets vintage finds. - [Terra Firma Design Interior - Palmerston House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terra-firma-design-interior-palmerston-house-pj-vj~183509) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: College Street Reno, full renovation, addition of basement apartment. - [Interior - Terra Firma Design, Custom Kitchen Nooks](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-terra-firma-design-custom-kitchen-nooks-pj-vj~482693) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: Both these kitchens needed a relaxed atmosphere to eat and talk with family. A banquette does just that. Custom upholstery - [Worthington](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/worthington-pj-vj~2091403) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - Description: A new build. First floor shown with hall, living room, powder room, kitchen, bathroom - [Outdoor - Terra Firma Design - Hazelton Lanes, Yorkville - Style At Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-terra-firma-design-hazelton-lanes-yorkville-style-at-home-pj-vj~258850) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 10 - Description: Yorkville Avenue terrace gets major makeover. Rotten deck and barrels are replaced with elegant, functioning furniture, gorgeous plants in outdoor urns, Custom fabrics. Teak dining with storage used as a sidebar for added functionality. Beautiful Ipe flooring used along with privacy fencing and custom, handmade iron fencing along the front of the terrace to keep the cat safe. - [Terra Firma Design, Palmerston House - 2014](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/terra-firma-design-palmerston-house-2014-pj-vj~665553) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 17 - Description: A new face lift for this tired looking yet spectacular terrace located at 314 Palmerston in Toronto. The elevator brings you up to a large terrace with two sides. We decided to use one side for serious entertaining, the other houses a washroom, an outdoor shower, small eating area and lounge chairs in or out of the sun, looking out to a spectacular view of the city. Each area surrounding by gorgeous red flowers and yes, they are real. Added features are outdoor TV, fire pit, outdoor shower, styl… - [Outdoor - Terra Firma modern lower 2014 Terrace, Palmerston House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-terra-firma-modern-lower-2014-terrace-palmerston-house-pj-vj~970768) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 - Description: Terra Firma designed this space with the interior which looked out through large glass doors to reflect the interior colours. Everything from fencing, flowers and furniture and custom cushions all kept the same theme throughout. - [Outdoor - Terra Firma Design, Wellington Terrace - Canadian Trends Magazine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-terra-firma-design-wellington-terrace-canadian-trends-magazine-pj-vj~665610) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - Description: Rooftop terrace gets fabulous remake. From stainless steel counters with Ipe surrounds,outdoor kitchen to outdoor dining, lounging, hot tub, storage units and storage benches, daybeds, couches, custom Ipe pergola with retractable awning, custom outdoor fabric for cushions, pouffs and umbrella. Floors, posts, storage units, steps to hot tub all in Ipe. Artificial globes ease the maintenance time necessary for this new terrace, no time for watering here, state of the art lighting and tons of outdo… - [Outdoor Terra Firma - Wellington Terraces - Lower Rooftop Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-terra-firma-wellington-terraces-lower-rooftop-terrace-pj-vj~665693) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 8 - Description: The lower Welllington terrace lacked warmth, style, colour and comfort. The new look shouts out to come sit down, relax, all outdoor custom cushions, custom Ipe flooring with inset floor lighting, artificial globes for greenery, no maintenance there. - [Outdoor - Terra Firma Design - Queen Street Rooftop - Toronto Home Magazine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-terra-firma-design-queen-street-rooftop-toronto-home-magazine-pj-vj~183364) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: This is a rooftop terrace located in the Beaches in Toronto. A combination of Ipe and stained cedar were used to create this city haven. Pergola helps to give privacy from other rooftops yet lets lots of sun in. Combination of artificial plants, live trees and plants warm the area up. Outdoor carpets, separate lounging area with quick dry loungers, bistro for quick meals, lots of seating with custom cushions make it feel comfortable and stylish. Stainless steel counter with built in BBQ, fridge,… - [Outdoor - Terra Firma Design, Cocolate Magazine, City Courtyards](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-terra-firma-design-cocolate-magazine-city-courtyards-pj-vj~237558) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 10 - Description: Lower City Courtyard, bold black and white furnishings with subtle red accents. A mixture of artificial plants and live plants. For lounging and entertaining. Upper City Courtyard houses table and chairs for dining nestled under an umbrella with more artificial plantings and fresh herbs. - [Outdoor - Terra Firma Design Red Terrace and Garden - Toronto Home Magzine](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/outdoor-terra-firma-design-red-terrace-and-garden-toronto-home-magzine-pj-vj~529433) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - Description: Just featured in Toronto Home Magazine, 2014. This family loves colour and I love that. They gave me free reign on what to do, and I wanted something fun yet sophisticated. Ten huge urns filled with tropical trees and flowers, to bright fabric on custom cushions, outdoor kitchen including built in green egg, fish pond, play area for the kids and dogs and flowers everywhere. - [Interior Custom Upolstery - Terra Firma Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-custom-upolstery-terra-firma-design-pj-vj~852292) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - Description: Custom made bench, silk upholstery, Anna French wallpaper, bolsters, pillows with crystal buttons, Silk carpet in entryway - [Urban Roof Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/urban-roof-deck-pj-vj~757731) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: This roof terrace in Toronto was designed by Lisa Aiken of Terra Firma Design and features modern lounging and dining areas and an enormous bar. [See all 25 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-decorators/terra-firma-design-pfvwus-pf~880926573) ## Ideabooks - [Stairs](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/117090617/list/stairs) — 4 ideas - [Pergola](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/112536809/list/pergola) — 3 ideas - [Tip Top](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/106938779/list/tip-top) — 8 ideas - [laundry](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25093050/list/laundry) — 8 ideas - [kitchen sinks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/80907870/list/kitchen-sinks) — 1 idea - [houses](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25093068/list/houses) — 2 ideas - [Yorkville Terrace](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61493315/list/yorkville-terrace) — 5 ideas - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/58926678/list/kitchens) — 1 idea - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23310165/list/bedrooms) — 8 ideas - [kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25092991/list/kitchens) — 14 ideas - [Bed Finishes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44864756/list/bed-finishes) — 1 idea - [Living rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34258478/list/living-rooms) — 1 idea - [Window dressings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27154034/list/window-dressings) — 2 ideas - [Entryways](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27153996/list/entryways) — 1 idea - [Kids](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24799469/list/kids) — 3 ideas - [outdoor showers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/26326957/list/outdoor-showers) — 7 ideas - [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25093013/list/bathrooms) — 13 ideas - [Alex's Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24579523/list/alex-s-room) — 9 ideas - [dog friendly spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/25093183/list/dog-friendly-spaces) — 1 idea - [artwork](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/24798748/list/artwork) — 2 ideas [See all 20 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/2001) ## Community Q&A **Q: Is the wood ordinary decking** *(in Photo Questions)* A: No Ipe an exotic hardwood. Expensive **Q: Can you please tell me where the chairs are from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Thanks A: The dining chairs are from Jardin de Ville **Q: What type of flooring was used?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Custom Ipe panels **Q: Our new deck** *(in Photo Questions)* What type of wood did you use for the bbq cabinets? A: No, I had the existing pressure treated custom matched to the dark stain on the pergola to accent the Ipe. **Q: where are your bar stools from? love them!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Jardin de Ville. Toronto. **Q: What about the weight of the flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)* Weight is important in my house as I added a whole new level A: Yes, your designer can work with the condo board if there is a weight being added to the existing floor outside. Sometimes an engineer will be brought in. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-02.*