Universal Designers Near Victoria

“We worked with SGDI on the interior design of our forever home in Steveston, and we couldn’t be happier with how everything turned out. We provided the SGDI team with inspiration images of what we were hoping to achieve, and they did an amazing job of pulling out the elements we loved most while elevating them with a fresh, thoughtful perspective that felt both unique and timeless. Beyond their incredible eye for design, we were consistently impressed by the team’s strong technical knowledge, which made a huge difference throughout the build process. Communication with Stephanie, our primary designer, as well as the rest of the SGDI team, was excellent across the board. We truly appreciated their responsiveness to all of our questions and felt well supported at every stage of the project. Our favourite space in the home is our kitchen/great room. We spend so much time in this space, and we are so grateful for how beautiful and thoughtfully designed it is. Visually, it incorporates everything we wanted without having to sacrifice function. We would highly recommend SGDI to anyone looking to build or renovate. Their knowledge and ability to take an idea and turn it into something beautiful and personal is unmatched. Beyond that, the entire team is simply wonderful to work with, which made the process far more seamless than we ever thought possible.”

“We engaged Jennifer Ryan Design a year ago after purchasing our dream retirement home--a large condo on waterfront. It was built--and stuck in--the early '90s. Jennifer really listened to our vision for a refresh on a budget. Our goal was to create a more contemporary and casual space, refined but fun, reflective of people and interests important to us. Jennifer fulfilled this beautifully, from her exquisite color and lighting choices, to incorporating a French family heirloom mirror in the powder room, to building a large kitchen banquette for family gatherings. She even supported our display of antique canoe paddles in the kitchen. Jennifer's hands-on expertise as both contractor and designer was evident in every step of the project and made things run very smoothly. We've been through two excellent home renovations in the past, and Jennifer Ryan Design met and exceeded our high expectations for communication, subcontractor choices, timeliness and attention to detail. The quality of her workmanship is outstanding. Her unique design sense/customer collaboration is pitch-perfect. Clean up? Impeccable. There are too many examples to recount, but we were constantly delighted: Removing artwork left above the mantle, we were dismayed to find unsightly electrical from a former TV, but Jennifer 'had a guy for that' and the stonework was quickly repaired. Plumbing work revealed water in expansion tanks (replaced) and water shutoff only accessible through narrow access in the garage shop ceiling (shutoff moved and now easily accessible at eye level in the garage shop closet). We thoroughly enjoyed our collaboration with Jennifer, and are honored to bring her back for a bath remodel in early 2026. We can't recommend her highly enough--except to keep her dance card available to us!”

“As an interior designer, I had very specific requirements for the renovation of my Kitsilano home. Vibe Design Build stood out by understanding my vision of blending Japanese minimalism with West Coast contemporary style. The cedar ceiling details and custom room dividers, inspired by shoji screens, were crafted with incredible precision. When unexpected water damage was discovered, their team swiftly adjusted the plan to ensure the aesthetic remained flawless and the project stayed on track. The heated concrete floors in the master bathroom, accented with river stones, have been a favorite feature that draws admiration from all visitors.”