Tanya Ali
Terry Anderson
Andrea Auchinleck
Lianna Armstrong
Pa r t n e r, Ta l i + Ro c h e
Pr i n c i pa l , Te rry Ande rson D e sig n Group
Tanya’s well-established boutique interior design firm closely collaborates with architects, craftsmen and contractors to create interiors that reflect their client’s unique personalities while seamlessly inserting their creative design perspective. Their focus is to actualize interiors that exude quality and timelessness with subtle traces of design trends. Tanya works closely with her clients to establish a solid foundation, which she believes is the key to creating beautiful spaces and lasting relationships.
With beginnings in architecture, Terry pioneered the high end kitchen business in Vancouver opening Contour Kitchens in Kerrisdale in 1978. Later, his career included high end design studios including Snaidero and Downsview Kitchens. He is best known for his illustrious career at a Yaletown Studio he opened called Kitchen Space where his business included exotic tiles, high end appliances and a career designing great kitchens all over the world. His specialties include space planning, general design and of course, kitchen design.
Taurra Boucher In te r i o r D e s i g n e r, Fa cu l ty a t BCIT
Lori Sutherland Burns
Pr i n c i pa l , S t u d i o Te n I nte rior D e sig n Ltd., Fa culty a t B C I T
Sheryn Calvert
Dexter Dolores
Having over 15 years of experience within the Interior Design Profession, Taurra’ s projects have ranged from single home residential to large scale corporate offices. Her enthusiasm for shaping the designers of our future has taken her to the classrooms at BCIT where she is program coordinator for the Diploma in Residential Interiors. Keeping busy is never a challenge as she continues to teach and work on interior design projects.
Lori has a Degree in Interior Design from the University of Manitoba and has been practicing for more than two decades. The first half of her career specializing in hotel, restaurant and retail design has brought a level of design complexity to her residential projects, and has enabled her to build an extensive portfolio of established clients. Lori now specializes in high end residential design, residential development properties and boutique commercial projects. She is a program head for the part time studies interior design program at BCIT and is a registered professional member of the IDIBC.
Calvert Design is a North Vancouver based, boutique style interior design firm. Since graduating from Kwantlen University College in 1988, Sheryn and her design team have developed a reputation for creative design solutions, attention to detail and providing excellent customer service. Sheryn has received numerous prestigious Georgie Awards, a M.A.M.E Award, and has frequently been featured in local magazines and newspapers. Sheryn feels strongly about giving back to the younger generation by offering internships to students.
Vancouver-based interior design studio, Dexter Dolores Interiors, creates spaces that are altogether contemporary and edgy yet elegant and classic. Their interiors embody subdued sophistication allowing functionality and complementing the lifestyle and personality of the client. Principal and founder Dexter Dolores’s attention to detail, texture and quality materials is inherent in every designed environment. His affinity for bespoke modern and classic interiors has been at the forefront of his career in the luxury residential industry.
Mila Djuras
Karla Dreyer
Debbie Evans
Cliff Ford
Mila Djuras is a principal of Intermind Design Inc, one of the most awarded boutique companies in Metro Vancouver. An integrated design/build process allows Mila to approach every project holistically and creatively advocating the belief that it is essential for our working and living environments inspire interaction while reflecting our inner and uttermost aspirations.
Karla Dreyer is an Interior Decorator who focuses on online design that gives back to empower women around the world. Her work has been featured in Style at Home Magazine, she regularly appears as a Decor Expert on City TV’s Breakfast Television, produces a weekly You-Tube show with Design Tips and writes for publications such as Design*Sponge. You can find Karla at www.karladreyerdesign.com
As a Registered Interior Designer, LEED AP & REALTOR® with Remax Masters West Vancouver, Debbie’s clients can trust in her expertise and professionalism after having been in the design and construction industry for 29 plus years as well as working in resort development, marketing and the luxury residential real estate market. Debbie is very passionate about Real Estate, Interior Design, Architecture and the building process, and has systems in place that assist in how she conveys this information to clients.
Life is a journey and with age comes wisdom and the marriage of intent, dreams, vision and better results. For the past 17 Cliff has worked internationally with private clients to identify sense of vision and turn that into a place called home. Sharpening the ability to hear what a client wants, with clear budget considerations and turning that into reality is his focus. Cliff works both locally and internationally and won the Ovation Award for best kitchen under $50,000 while working with Level One.
Bianca Fusco Zanatta Pr i n c i pa l , M . Za n a t ta Ho me s & D e s i g n
Sharon Hollingsworth
RID, BA D ID, W E L L A P, L E E D A P B D +C , Princ ip a l , Husk I nte rior D e sig n Limited
Jenna Josephson Princ ip a l , J J I nte riors
Princ ip a l , Robin Noble D e sig n
Bianca is the brilliance behind the elegant and luxurious interiors of their custom homes, creating masterpieces for over 15 years. Each M. Zanatta Homes & Design custom build is a collaboration of architectural, landscape and project management teams, catering to even the most discerning of tastes. Signature pieces of architectural design, such a s Italian limestone flooring, imported French doors, and a unique stained glass emblem over the entryway, are f eatured in every project. Excellence in each custom creation, from vision and design, to quality craftsmanship and finishes, is paramount to Bianca.
Sharon is a Registered Interior Designer with an interior design degree and a background in healthcare. As a green building professional with WELL AP & LEED AP BD+C credentials, Sharon makes informed connections between our health and interior spaces. After a decade with commercial architectural firms, Husk Interior Design allows Sharon to share her love of all things healthy, cozy and nurturing with residential clients. Husk speaks to the natural world, to envelopment and is derived from the Dutch word meaning ‘little house’.
Jenna was born and raised in Paris, France. Since moving to Vancouver, she worked in real estate development then decided to embrace her lifelong passion for interior design and start her own firm. She has been involved in everything from full-scale house renovations, room decoration and furnishing, staging, and fitting out offices. Jenna understands the desire for a stylish and clutter-free home that is both functional and durable. She believes in thoughtful design and the importance of great flow and coherent space planning while maximizing future resale value.
Robin Noble has a Fine Arts Diploma & a Bachelor of Applied Design in Interior Design. With 13 years experience in the Industry, her background in Hospitality, Bars, Pubs, Restaurants, Office & Residential design makes her more than comfortable in most situations. Sometimes the Design Process can be intimidating and daunting, so she takes a more ‘hands on’ approach to help fulfill her clients needs and visions. Being realistic and enthusiastic helps to ease these concerns.
Principal, Intermind Design Inc.
Pr i n c i pa l , Ka rla D reye r D e sig n
R I D, Princ ip a l , Curve I nte riors
S e nior D e sig ne r a nd Projec t M a na g e r, Ca lve rt D e sig n
Andrea, founder of Curve Interiors, holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Interior Design from the Design Institute of San Diego. Andrea spent many years in multi-family design before establishing Curve Interiors, a full service interior design firm based in Tsawwwassen, B.C., that specializes in both residential and smaller commercial projects. Andrea and her team create spaces that bring client’s dreams to reality, each with its own unique personality, through a hand on approach in every step of the process. Please feel free to reach out to Andrea; she would love to hear from you!
Lianna is an award winning interior designer with nearly 15 years experience in the design field. She has been praised by clients as ‘a fearless client advocate’ and is respected amongst her peers. Having grown up on Vancouver Island, Lianna has always been inspired by the beauty of the West Coast. She returned to Vancouver after college in Toronto to start her career in design. Lianna’s friendly and honest approach ensures the design development process is a rewarding experience for everyone involved.
Princ ip a l , Ca lve rt D e sig n
R I D, LE E D AP a nd Rea ltor ®
Princ ip a l , D ex te r D olore s
D e sig n Projec t M a na g e r
Robin Noble