Designsmith Interior Design Inc.

Happy Canada Day! We live in a big, beautiful country O Canada, the true north strong and free! ... #see #imagine #create #canada #canadaday #canadaproud #mapleleaf #gooutside #enjoytheview #summertimehappy #passthebeer #OCanada #canadanotjustcolderbutcooler #designsmithinc

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A fancy architectural shell is not a requirement for delightful, memorable interiors. In our design within this airy atrium space, its appeal shows through quality materials and thoughtful detailing.... you never feel as if you’re dining inside stacked shipping containers! #see #imagine #create #earlsbankershall #upscalecasual #thinkinsidethebox #shippingcontainerinteriordesign #letthesunshinein #restaurantdesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Thanks to the rise of office #coffeeculture, the humble break room has evolved from a purely functional environment to a lively collaboration hub that sparks casual conversations and impromptu meetings. Check out these great, well designed office coffee hubs! #see #imagine #create #needcoffee #cupofjoe #coffeebreak #fresh #meetmeinthecoffeelounge #collaboration #innovation #officeculture #sparkjoy #officedesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc... https://youtu.be/JNza1jK986E

Beautiful start to the holiday party season at Blake’s 30th party in Vancouver! A wonderful evening of fine food, friends, and the arts entertainment was stellar! Thank you #blakeslaw ! #see #imagine #create #30thanniversary #goodtimesgreatpeople #christmasspirit #beautifulbc #designsmithinc

Thank you #rgoproducts for inviting me to attend the #calgarychamber #ABbudget conversation today. It was a pleasure to participate with Calgary’s business community and hear direct action from Minister Travis Toews and Minister Ric McIver. #PodiumofRecord #yyc #yycsmallbusiness #designsmithinc

I found I could say things with colour and shapes that I couldn’t say any other way... things I had no words for. Georgia O’Keefe #see #imagine #create #colourmyworld #favouritedesigns #naturalbeauty #inspirationalwomen #calgaryworkplace #workplacedesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

What a fantastic night at #roundupmusicfest 2019! A big thank-you to #blakeslaw for inviting us again this year and hosting such a great party! #see #imagine #create #toobad #dougandtheslugs #itsallover #headstones #heartofglass #blondie #rebelyell #billyidol #goodtimes #neoncowboy #stampede2019 #yahoo #designsmithinc

Happy Canada Day! Mari usque ad Mare - From Sea to Sea #see #imagine #create #canada #canadaday #canadaproud #mapleleaf #gooutside #enjoytheview #summertimehappy #passthebeer #OCanada #canadanotjustcolderbutcooler #designsmithinc

I love it when a design detail comes together! Our team created two custom glass mosaics for our client’s workplace, emulating Calgary’s view to the west, using beautiful western Canadian made tile. Gorgeous and artistic features in both café spaces, with that beautiful sparkle and texture! #see #imagine #create #favouritedesigns #heartofglass #naturalbeauty #calgaryworkplace #workplacedesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Site visits and lattes come together on a chilly day! I love seeing a project come together- great client, inspired design, innovative team. We’re getting close to a fantastic new workplace for our clients!! #see #imagine #create #underconstruction #comingsoon #bigreveal #colourandtexture #teamwork #workplacedesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Christmas is such a beautiful time of year! We love experiencing all of the bright and beautiful design installations throughout the holidays, local and international. One of our very favourites is from the City of Lights itself, this fantastic decoration of penguin and polar bear ice sculptures, surrounded by a forest of twinkling lights within the Hotel George V in Paris. (2015- Artistic Director Jeff Leatham) Joyeux Noël!... #see #imagine #create #hotelgeorgevparis #christmaslights #magicalnorth #festiveseason #joytotheworld #merryeverything #hospitalitydesign #seasonaldesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Big design, small space! Luxurious materials and meticulous detail amplify this elegant, and fresh bathroom. Hidden luxuries are the heated floor and heated air jet deep tub, which help create a tranquil oasis. #see #imagine #create #spaathome #endofdaybreakaway #relaxationstation #oasisinsmallspaces #luxurybathroom #bathroomdesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Leading an integrated design approach and utilizing Lean best practices, we helped create a fresh, collaborative culture within an innovative environment, fostering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for SAS Institute’s Calgary headquarters. #see #imagine #create #contemporaryoffice #openandcollaborative #reception#heartofglass #techoffice #calgarytech #workplacedesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Retreat, recharge, refocus. We designed this Marriott project’s guest rooms for relaxation and peaceful night’s rest. Time for a weekend mini-break? #see #imagine #create #staycation #localtourist #peacefulmindpeacefullife #setonmarriott #calgarysouth #masterbuilthotels #hoteldesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

For a very special client, we created a gorgeous and very relaxing vacation home on the lake. Watching our design come to life and be loved is so rewarding! #see #imagine #create #homeiswheretheheartis #lakelife #winecountry #vacationmode #greatmillworkdetails #residentialdesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

A cool fall day and a warm cup of Joe in beautiful surroundings...a perfect combination. Work where you’re inspired - be inspired by your work. We’re very proud of this project. #see #imagine #create #earlsbankershall #upscalecasual #fueledbyespresso #nopumpkinspicetiloctober #restaurantdesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Effective and engaging interiors are the result of good R+D! At Designsmith, we focus on the Development of our Designs, resulting in complete and comprehensive plans and details for construction. #see #imagine #create #designdevelopmentfirst #researchcreatesnewknowledge #attentiontodetail #sweatthesmallstuff #sketchthefuture #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Always so much fun working with Cayenta, a Burnaby based tech firm. We’ve collaborated on 6 progressive workspaces with their team, new and reno, over the past 19 years! #see #imagine #create #clientlove #fromzentopop #highperformanceworkspace #19yearsandcounting #workplacedesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Graceful and engaging senior living, without the institutional vibe! At Westman Village, intelligent planning for multiple mobility ranges, colours and lighting that respond to the aging eye, and sustainable materials suited for beauty, safety and maintenance... definitely a wonderful place to call home! #see #imagine #create #gracefulliving #westmanvillage #homesweethome #nicewinecellar #naturallight #thisaintyouroldschoolseniors #seniorlivingdesign #designsmithinc

True Colours shining thru! A Brazilian mural and a sense of fun inspired this light, colourful and view-filled office for SAS Institute! #see #imagine #create #truecolours #blueskiesahead #connectivity #naturallighting #officedesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Dynamic architecture and that view! By focusing on smart space planning and creative lighting design, small budgets can have big impact, and create a supportive, inspiring workplace! #see #imagine #create #northshorevancouver #lovethatview #supportiveworkplaces #spaceplanningrocks #dontforgetlightingdesign #interiordesign #designsmithinc

We spent three beautiful summers designing and fitting out the interiors for the Outback Lakeside Resort in Vernon. Although an older project, still one of our favourites that we keep returning to! #see #imagine #create #daytonight #ashootingstar #outbacklakesideresort #lakelifeisthebestlife #okanaganliving #afavouriteproject #interiordesign #designsmithinc @ Outback Lakeside Vacation Homes

Labour of love shows in the details within our project for Earls Kitchen + Bar - Bankers Hall. Come by and see for yourself! #see #imagine #create #earlsafterwork #calgarystampede #stephenavenue #clientlove #chiaroscuro #interiordesign #designsmithinc

Happy Canada Day!!! We’re out enjoying our beautiful country, how are you celebrating today? #see #imagine #create #happycanadaday #ocanada #truenorthstrongandfree #cookout #dontforgetthebearspray #patiodesign #designsmithinc

A look back to one of our favourite projects, the Suites at the Marriott Courtyard in Calgary. Suite dreams indeed! #see #imagine #create #albertabound #suitedreams #whoamitodisagree #quietgrey #turquoiseblue #setonmarriott #interiordesign #designsmithinc

So warm and fun! We're already using the dazzling blue, ginger and cadmium yellows from the Pantone Spring/Summer 2019 forecast in a few of our current summer projects! #pantone #forecasting #summerfun #designsmithinc #interiordesign #inspiration

(1) - Project Architect - Norr/Client - MasterBuilt (2) - Project Design - Ste Marie Art + Design/Client - Earls (3) - Project Architect - Norr/Client - Jayman Modus

Designed thoughtfully, and with the goal of supporting every employee, an open, unassigned workplace - or Activity Based workplace - gives people choice as to where and how they work on any given day. Truly flexible open workspace takes into account the health, wellbeing and happiness of their employees. If you think open office is just a cube farm, or rows of soul-less benching with one colourful coffee station, you're doing it wrong. Deloitte's Toronto Headquarters shows... how a work-anywhere, flexible, healthy, employee-focused workplace is done right: (post published Feb 2017 - LinkedIn)

http://workspacedesignmagazine.com//find-the-7-differences/

I'm getting a jump start on christmas shopping!

So excited to be moving into our new location next week, back to Gastown in a beautifully preserved and restored Vancouver landmark, built in 1898! http://goo.gl/upxac

Great Article from the Canadian Bar Association. "If someone can’t even remember what your office looked like because it looked like every other office, you don’t stand out. You just look like you’re middle ground," Your office space must communicate how you want to be perceived:... http://www.cba.org/cba/national/marapr03/feature2.aspx See more

http://www.archdaily.com//design-build-it-cost-what-it-co/

Rethinking office space - Great article from the Globe and Mail in which we were able to participate! http://goo.gl/bTvlO