The Design Project

Interior Designers & Decorators

About Us

For over 20 years I have been designing and decorating residential, retail and commercial spaces. Beginning in real estate and then a gradual, yet natural, shift to interior design in a retail setting, my passion for creating beautiful residential interiors has been the focus of my independent practice since early 2014. I am committed to a philosophy and mission of building positive and collaborative relationships with clients, vendors and tradespeople to seamlessly improve the way you live and feel in your home. At The Design Project, we believe design should improve the human experience. We specialize in designing and decorating spaces that are an expression of our clients’ ideals. We are driven and inspired by innovative solutions, quality, balance and unparalleled customer service. It’s about a seamless integration of Architecture and Interior Spaces embodied by the clients’ lifestyle, budget, and aesthetic values. We are dedicated to getting to know you to carefully consider the smallest of details. Through a collaborative process, we engage with clients on a personal level and aim to craft a custom experience designed to improve the way you live.

Services Provided

3D Rendering, Art Selection, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Rugs, Custom Storage, Custom Table, Custom Walk-in Closets, Decluttering, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Home Office Design, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Kitchen Remodeling

Areas Served

Burlington, Dundas, Hamilton, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Waterdown, Guelph, Toronto, Niagara, Ancaster

13 Projects

Living room - mid-sized coastal living room idea

Business Details

Business Name

The Design Project

Phone Number

(289) 337-1007

Website

thedesignproject.ca/

Address

Burlington, Ontario L7L 6G2
Canada

Typical Job Cost

CAD 5,000 - CAD 500,000

Followers

66 Followers

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12 Reviews for The Design Project

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Rosanna Riverso

I first hired Karen 9 months ago when I needed help to quickly furnish a new home that I was moving into. It was such a great experience that I decided to hire her again now that I’ve moved out of that rental home and into my own, newly purchased home. This time around, Karen is not only helping with furniture selections, but she is also assisting me with choosing all the paint colours, finishes, and layouts for the renovations I am doing. She has made an overwhelming process filled with countless decisions fun and easy. She was able to discern my preferred style and taste very quickly, and always seems to make recommendations that I absolutely love. More importantly, she is very sensitive to my budget and reminds me of it even when I forget about it. I wouldn’t hesitate recommending Karen to any property owner, builder, or designer looking for someone to take care of all the layout designs, furnishings, and finishes. She has truly become my go-to for all home-décor related projects.

April 23, 2019

Hayley Thomas

Karen was exceptional to work with and extremely knowledgeable. She worked really hard with our tight timeline and always delivered when she said she would. We were in a crunch and she helped us bring life back into our home. Karen is very professional, but also made us feel like we had known her forever. She has beautiful ideas and works hard to understand what you are looking for. I would highly recommend working with Karen - you will not be disappointed!

June 26, 2018

L'Atelier du Pays Inc

Karen is an absolute treasure! She worked with my furniture and guided me with the selection of additionally needed pieces, as well as design elements to complete our vision for my new home. Karen worked with my husband throughout the design process of his study and two years later he remains pleased with the result, as am I. I have returned to Karen on several occasions as my home continues to evolve and I remain thoroughly impressed with her suggestions and guidance. I whole heartedly recommend Karen's expertise and guidance.

April 15, 2018Last modified:April 15, 2018

Comment from The Design Project:

Thank you for your kind review! It's ALWAYS an absolute pleasure working with you both and lovely to know that we were able to create a space that is truly a reflection of you both!

kemd

Karen is an absolute delight to work with. I had the pleasure of working with her on my guest bedroom and she is awsome. This is what I know for sure about her. * She is professional and personable. * Passionate about design/decorating work. * A good listener/meticulous about detail. * Always ensures that your needs/vision resonate through her work. * Truly a master at her craft. Just a wonderful lady who I highly recommend for any design or decorating project you might have no matter the scale.

April 15, 2018

Comment from The Design Project:

Thank you so much for the wonderful testimonial! Truly, appreciated.

Summit Development Group

I am a residential contractor/builder and Karan has worked with us on several projects over the last few years. Karen is a detail oriented designer with vast knowledge in the construction industry. Her designs are well documented and she is very engaging. She is quick to assist with pertinent information during renovation. She is friendly, approachable, professional and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend Karen Dunn Interiors to anyone looking to remodel or redesign their residence.

April 15, 2018

Comment from The Design Project:

Thank you! Always a pleasure working with you, too. Your professionalism, integrity, knowledge and workmanship makes us look good!

Tara James

Karen is wonderful to work with. Her professionalism is second to none. Her designs are beautiful and very catered to each client. I cannot rave enough about her work. Highly, highly recommend.

April 9, 2018

Comment from The Design Project:

Thank you to you, Tara! Your help and quick responses have helped me tremendously!

Steve Mendelssohn

We worked with Karen and she was a pleasure to deal with. She has a keen eye and certainly gave us wonderful advice. I would recommend Karen for any interior design projects that a potential client may be considering.

April 9, 2018

Erika Minkhorst

Karen is fantastic to work with! I'd recommend her to anyone, no matter what size job you're working on. She has beautiful taste and works to find the best value for your space!

April 8, 2018

Comment from The Design Project:

Thank you so much, Erica! Always a pleasure and I look forward to seeing you soon!

Sheila Minkhorst

Karen helped me with furniture layouts and selection, artwork, lighting and mirrors for a new build in Arizona at Superstition Mountain Golf and Country Club. She has great vision and was able create fabulous design elements from only the floor plans. She always provided several choices and took the time to get to know our sty;e. She provided advice on many aspects of the design and decorating of the home and I always appreciated her opinion, especially when she said, no that won't work, she was always right!!

August 21, 2017

Comment from The Design Project:

Thank you, Sheila! It was wonderful to be a part of this exciting project -from the original drawings to the final installation - it was a great collaboration - thanks for trusting and listening!

Claire Jefford, Inc.

It is always a pleasure to work with Karen Dunn Interiors. Karen is by far, one of the most knowledgeable designers I know when it comes to furniture suppliers across the world. Karen is always professional when working with clients and her designs are stunning, very well put together. I highly recommend their services.

August 18, 2017

Jan Barton

Karen is simply the best - I have worked with many designers in my time and having worked with Karen for a decade now, she stands out as heads and shoulders above them all for her end-to-end, flexible approach! From the initial consultation presented back in a comprehensive way, to her creativity and thoughtful reasoning for each choice and recommendation, to the managing of budget and costs, and helping with installation in any big or small way - Karen is a full service decorating and design consultant!

August 7, 2017

Comment from The Design Project:

It's always a pleasure, Jan! It's been a great thrill to work on several of your projects whether in-person or long distance! I so appreciate your trust in all aspects of the process. All the best!

halo1

Karen created the perfect look for our new town home. She truly is the consummate professional who listened carefully to our needs and wants to help us determine what to keep and what to replace from our previous home of 35 years. She was easy and fun to work with and sourced materials to provide us with choices that met our style and budget requirements. From room design, to colour schemes, to furniture and fabric selection Karen's superb guidance has give us a home that we love! We highly recommend Karen Dunn Interiors.

January 25, 2016

Comment from The Design Project:

Thank you very much for the kind review. It's been an absolute pleasure working with you!

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Commented: Could you tell me the make of the outdoor light?This is the Soothsayer Chandelier from Currey and Company

May 3, 2018

Commented: HELP me choose staircase runnerThen I would definitely lighten it up with the cream. It's gorgeous!

January 24, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Living room furniture layoutIt will depend on the traffic flow into the room as to whether or not the sofa can be opposite the window. On the large wall (top photo) you could move your mirrored console table to that wall with a...

January 24, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Help with Dining Room and Light Fixture!Definitely a round light fixture. Everything is currently squares and rectangles. You also need to lower the mirror and the grouping of 4 pieces (which should also be grouped closer together ie. the...

January 24, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Replacing carpetIn that case, I would investigate some of the new wood look vinyl flooring - it will be much warmer underfoot than the tile and butting two different ceramic tiles would not be a great solution.

January 24, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Commented: Patio Door/Couch dilemma in a small open roomIt's not an issue to run the sectional across the non-functioning patio door. Consider it a full-length window. I would replace the vertical blinds with fabric roman shades and add stationary dummy ...

January 24, 2016 in Design Dilemma

Frequently Asked Questions

How is The Design Project rated?

The Design Project is currently rated 5 overall out of 5

What services does The Design Project provide?

The Design Project provides the following services: 3D Rendering, Art Selection, Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities, Custom Blinds & Shades, Custom Bookcases, Custom Built-ins, Custom Cabinets, Custom Entertainment Centers, Custom Fireplace Mantels, Custom Furniture, Custom Home Bars, Custom Kitchen Cabinets, Custom Rugs, Custom Storage, Custom Table, Custom Walk-in Closets, Decluttering, Dining Room Design, Downsizing, Drafting, Entry Design, Floor Plans, Furniture Selection, Home Office Design, Home Staging, Home Theater Design, House Plans, Interior Design, Kids Bedroom Design, Kitchen Design, Laundry Room Design, Living Room Design, Mudroom Design, Nursery Design, Playroom Design, Project Management, Space Planning, Sunroom Design & Construction, Kitchen Remodeling

Where does The Design Project provide services?

The Design Project provides services in the following areas: Burlington, Dundas, Hamilton, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Waterdown, Guelph, Toronto, Niagara, Ancaster

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