a modern approach to design for a home that
reflects who you are and how you live
Plenty of people put off designing their home, and they offer plenty of reasons why:
Shouldn’t one of your biggest investments, a place that is central in your life, be working for you right now? Don’t put your design project off until later and miss all of those years of pleasure in your home.
Plenty of people put off designing their home, and they offer plenty of reasons why:
Shouldn’t one of your biggest investments, a place that is central in your life, be working for you right now? Don’t put your design project off until later and miss all of those years or pleasure in your home.
Your home should be your place of refuge, a place that nurtures you, and a place you look forward to being –right now.
With expertise in both architecture and design, we offer a holistic approach to helping you make your dream home a reality.
With an architect on your design team, you will not only have a beautiful space, but you will also have one that functions to support you and your way of life.
Architects see the big picture instead of just the immediate need, which leads to the success of your project and a better return on your investment for years to come.
Good design is about taking a space and making it yours.
We start with what really matters to you. Then, we design a custom home that reflects your energy, boldly and simply.
We will teach you how to think about your stuff.
Let’s be honest, there is a lot of “noise” out there.
When you have a minimalist space you feel calm, relaxed, and happy. Not that you can’t have stuff, but the whole thing is, only have stuff that is meaningful to you.
Bold Simplicity is what we call the application of a minimalist approach to the design process.
The word, “minimalism” often conjures up visions of spaces that look naked, or empty, or hyper-modern, or unrealistically expensive. That’s not what we mean. When we say “minimalism,” we mean eliminating excess and emphasizing what is important.
We use that approach to help our clients:
Bold Simplicity is what we call the application of a minimalist approach to the design process.
The word, “minimalism” often conjures up visions of spaces that look naked, or empty, or hyper-modern, or unrealistically expensive. That’s not what we mean. When we say “minimalism,” we mean eliminating excess and emphasizing what is important.
We use that approach to help our clients:
We will handle your whole design project, from conception to construction, from doorknob to dining room table.
We offer in-person and video consulting for those who need ideas and support, but would like to do the project on their own.
We love living a designer’s life. It’s an approach where we are always looking for inspiration and seeing the beauty in every day. We share our approach through our travel guides, design books, Facebook community, and more!
We will learn more about your dreams for your project and we will help you think about the big picture.
We work with you to visualize your project, and then the design process will begin!
Enjoy life in your beautiful home you will be proud to share.
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SCHEDULE A CONSULTATION
We will learn more about your dreams for your project and we will help you think about the big picture.
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GET YOUR DESIGN PLAN
We work with you to visualize your project, and then the design process will begin!
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COME HOME TO YOUR DREAM
Enjoy life in your beautiful home you will be proud to share.
I know you want to be proud of your home. Your home should be a place that reflects your tastes, speaks to your inner being, and makes you happy.
In order to do that, you need a home that is beautifully designed to fit your life, but most people don’t have the time, ability, or desire to desgn a home themselves, so they live in a space that doesn’t really work for them, and they feel frustrated.
I believe everyone deserves a place that feels like home and reflects their unique style and personality. My personal mission is:
To inspire, encourage, and support others so they may own who they are and be proud of what they own.
I know you want to be proud of your home. Your home should be a place that reflects your tastes, speaks to your inner being, and makes you happy.
In order to do that, you need a home that is beautifully designed to fit your life, but most people don’t have the time, ability, or desire to desgn a home themselves, so they live in a space that doesn’t really work for them, and they feel frustrated.
I believe everyone deserves a place that feels like home and reflects their unique style and personality. My personal mission is:
To inspire, encourage, and support others so they may own who they are and be proud of what they own.
Yes, you can use the “trial and error” method, but that often ends in costly mistakes that eclipse any savings you made by not hiring a pro.
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“You’ve knocked it out of the park! Just stunning! We are so happy we have our beautiful apartment to hang out in since we can’t go outside very often! We absolutely love it.”
“We had a wonderful time poking around and envisioning! Your dining room (at IDS) was fabulous and I was so happy to see the finished product… it was pretty darn amazing. You two captured the Vancouver culture and landscape in such a unique way!”
“What a great night! You girls pulled off something big!”
“Wow! The house looked absolutely fabulous inside and out! Everybody raved about it and loved the lights and lanterns but especially the bike! The presentation inside was superb and the food was top notch. Oysters gone in a flash! Pizza rivaled Italy. I can’t thank you enough for putting your vision and hard work into the party to make it such a success. When my new son-in-law said, “This is first class. If you’re going to do it, do it right and you’ve done it!” that about says it all. Thank you both so much.”
“You are so awesome and really gave us the tour in such an exceptional way. It was an incredible weekend in LA that I could never have navigated on my own even though I am a true wanderlust! Thank you for such an unparalleled experience because of such special touches– swag bag, meeting me downtown, a tour of the Bradley Building, the City Hall observation deck, and the INCREDIBLE Broad Museum–Wow! The limo to Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and the design crawl to homes we will never inhabit… strolls through Venice Canals, picnics, great restaurants, the Comedy Store, Sunday brunch, the Dodgers, with Melrose thrown in – we did it all! Thanks a million, it was so much fun.”
“I have worked with Tina throughout her career at UBC. In our working relationship, I represented the client group (Faculty of Arts) which had, and still has, many issues around efficient space use and fair allocation. Tina provided all of our planning services for many years and was an integral working partner. We kept her very busy as there were always serious problems to solve for many departments and programs. Tina always provided insightful and creative solutions to our myriad of space issues. I could not have done my job without her and many of my successes were a direct result of her hard work. I highly recommend Tina Dhillon – she is not only a creative problem solver, she is also a good colleague.”
“These two were so great to work with. They fully understood the space, the surrounding building, and our needs to have a beautiful, flexible, and welcoming space. They were also very helpful with keeping our budget on track and patiently working with staff and volunteers. We have so much demand already for booking and using the newly renovated rooms and the design process has been a great morale booster for the church.”
“We love the overall design and aesthetic. I am very happy. We love our home and everyone who has been through it has been very complimentary about the design. The design is functional and you listened to those key things that were important to us. The fact that I was able to reach out, either by text or email or by phone on many dilemmas over time and get feedback quickly. You were always willing to help me and walk me through difficult decisions that seemed to require an immediate answer at the building site. The storage solutions were strokes of genius. We really needed those spaces and would have suffered without them.”
“I was hoping to add a bit more of a dramatic effect through paint colour and selected decor. Although I was thinking of darker paint on the walls I was unsure of myself until you suggested it and I really fancied the colour you chose. Once I was able to feel confident with the colour and gain some insight as to how to layer things that you provided from your presentation, things became a lot clearer for me in terms of what feeling I wanted to create in the rooms.”
“Rob and I are ecstatic with the results of your design services. Every time we walk into the house, along with our family and friends, we are in awe of this transformation! You brought our house from the very early 2000s (taupes, ochres, reds, dark granites, and wood cabinetry) into 2020 (whites, blues, greys, Caesar stones, and marble). It really is an incredible makeover. From choosing paint colours, floor colour, light fixtures, furniture scale and design, fabric and carpet selections, kitchen and bathroom cabinet designs, dealing with the trades, art selections, your creativity, and working within our budget revealed your talents. Whenever there was an issue with a trade, you were right on it, getting the appropriate results. You have very definite opinions in regard to all décor issues! A few times you pushed us into directions we were hesitant to go, but we trusted you and the end result is fantastic. A few times we had definite opinions and you respected and worked with us! It was a pleasure to work with you, Tina and we would have no hesitation in recommending you for any interior design job, big or small.”
“Tina was great when we were doing our kitchen renovation. She was able to see the space from a different perspective, and re-purpose an underused side room. We now have a wonderful dining area. Thanks!”
“You’ve knocked it out of the park! Just stunning! We are so happy we have our beautiful apartment to hang out in since we can’t go outside very often! We absolutely love it.”
“We had a wonderful time poking around and envisioning! Your dining room (at IDS) was fabulous and I was so happy to see the finished product… it was pretty darn amazing. You two captured the Vancouver culture and landscape in such a unique way!”
“What a great night! You girls pulled off something big!”
“Wow! The house looked absolutely fabulous inside and out! Everybody raved about it and loved the lights and lanterns but especially the bike! The presentation inside was superb and the food was top notch. Oysters gone in a flash! Pizza rivaled Italy. I can’t thank you enough for putting your vision and hard work into the party to make it such a success. When my new son-in-law said, “This is first class. If you’re going to do it, do it right and you’ve done it!” that about says it all. Thank you both so much.”
“You are so awesome and really gave us the tour in such an exceptional way. It was an incredible weekend in LA that I could never have navigated on my own even though I am a true wanderlust! Thank you for such an unparalleled experience because of such special touches– swag bag, meeting me downtown, a tour of the Bradley Building, the City Hall observation deck, and the INCREDIBLE Broad Museum–Wow! The limo to Santa Monica, Venice Beach, and the design crawl to homes we will never inhabit… strolls through Venice Canals, picnics, great restaurants, the Comedy Store, Sunday brunch, the Dodgers, with Melrose thrown in – we did it all! Thanks a million, it was so much fun.”
“I have worked with Tina throughout her career at UBC. In our working relationship, I represented the client group (Faculty of Arts) which had, and still has, many issues around efficient space use and fair allocation. Tina provided all of our planning services for many years and was an integral working partner. We kept her very busy as there were always serious problems to solve for many departments and programs. Tina always provided insightful and creative solutions to our myriad of space issues. I could not have done my job without her and many of my successes were a direct result of her hard work. I highly recommend Tina Dhillon – she is not only a creative problem solver, she is also a good colleague.”
“These two were so great to work with. They fully understood the space, the surrounding building, and our needs to have a beautiful, flexible, and welcoming space. They were also very helpful with keeping our budget on track and patiently working with staff and volunteers. We have so much demand already for booking and using the newly renovated rooms and the design process has been a great morale booster for the church.”
“We love the overall design and aesthetic. I am very happy. We love our home and everyone who has been through it has been very complimentary about the design. The design is functional and you listened to those key things that were important to us. The fact that I was able to reach out, either by text or email or by phone on many dilemmas over time and get feedback quickly. You were always willing to help me and walk me through difficult decisions that seemed to require an immediate answer at the building site. The storage solutions were strokes of genius. We really needed those spaces and would have suffered without them.”
“I was hoping to add a bit more of a dramatic effect through paint colour and selected decor. Although I was thinking of darker paint on the walls I was unsure of myself until you suggested it and I really fancied the colour you chose. Once I was able to feel confident with the colour and gain some insight as to how to layer things that you provided from your presentation, things became a lot clearer for me in terms of what feeling I wanted to create in the rooms.”
“Rob and I are ecstatic with the results of your design services. Every time we walk into the house, along with our family and friends, we are in awe of this transformation! You brought our house from the very early 2000s (taupes, ochres, reds, dark granites, and wood cabinetry) into 2020 (whites, blues, greys, Caesar stones, and marble). It really is an incredible makeover. From choosing paint colours, floor colour, light fixtures, furniture scale and design, fabric and carpet selections, kitchen and bathroom cabinet designs, dealing with the trades, art selections, your creativity, and working within our budget revealed your talents. Whenever there was an issue with a trade, you were right on it, getting the appropriate results. You have very definite opinions in regard to all décor issues! A few times you pushed us into directions we were hesitant to go, but we trusted you and the end result is fantastic. A few times we had definite opinions and you respected and worked with us! It was a pleasure to work with you, Tina and we would have no hesitation in recommending you for any interior design job, big or small.”
“Tina was great when we were doing our kitchen renovation. She was able to see the space from a different perspective, and re-purpose an underused side room. We now have a wonderful dining area. Thanks!”
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