The benefits of
full-service design

Absolutely! We offer a 1.5 hr Initial Consultation.

This consultation is an opportunity for us to meet in your home and discuss what works, what doesn’t, and what you’re hoping to achieve in your space. We will give you design suggestions that you can implement on your own, or you can choose to proceed with our design services.

quote fees for Phase 1 and Phase 2 separately.

Phase 1: Research, Design and Presentation – After the Initial Consultation, I’ll provide you with a Design Consultation Summary and Proposal. As part of this, we confirm the scope of the project and I estimate how many hours it will take to develop and complete the design plan for your project.Based on this, I am able to quote you the Phase 1 fee.

Phase 2: Implementation + Oversight – Once the design has been approved and all elements are finalized as part of the Final Presentation at the end of Phase1, I will quote and collect the fee for the Project Implementation + Oversight along with the deposit for purchase expenses.

I have a clear 12-step process that I follow for projects that include both interior design and implementation and oversight.

My projects typically run from 3-10 months, depending on the scope of the project.

We’ve learned that things often change between the scope defined at the initial consultation and the finished project. Sometimes we mutually decide to expand the scope (add rooms, items, etc.), and sometimes we scale down and put things on hold to prioritize a specific space.

By organizing your project in two phases, it allows us to make sure you end up with exactly what you want. We like to leave room for your inspiration and wishes to evolve!

Item deWhile these roles all play an important role in the project, a design professional holds the overall vision for the space. This is an important distinction. Often contractors, builders and architects aren’t experts in how to make the space perfect for you.

MPI+D designs are uniquely beautiful and perfectly practical.

Due to demand, we are only offering full service projects right now. We can accommodate projects that are multiple rooms to full house renovations.

It is always best to tackle all the rooms you would like to improve at once. Generally speaking, it makes for a more cohesive space and decisions made in one room can affect another. Considering the layout and design of an entire home, or floor, at one time leads to the most advantageous outcome (like removing a wall or borrowing furniture or artwork from one room for another, for example).

There are also efficiencies and time savings relating to duplications of tasks when doing multiple rooms at once which I apply discounts for. However, I know it’s not always possible to do this. A good solution is to design everything at once, but implement in phases as your budget allows.

I predominantly focus on homes in Toronto’s east-end. I’m a proud Toronto east-ender. When possible, I use local suppliers and trades who are familiar with the particular needs of east-end homes.

Outside of Toronto? Let’s talk. Depending on my workload, I am delighted to travel and work with clients outside of the immediate Toronto area for an additional fee.

It’s all about balance. Our philosophy is that your space should be a reflection of you. We mix high and low design to maximize your investment and keep it interesting.

This isn’t our first rodeo. Experience matters. We know how to prioritize what needs to get done and how to get the most out of your budget.

We are happy to include furnishings and accessories you already own and love in our design plans. We don’t believe in throwing the good out with the bad, and love coming up with clever and beautiful ways to remix, reuse, and repurpose what you already have. Designing with objects that have significance, meaning, and history is a cornerstone of MPI +D’s approach. That said, we’ll be honest and let you know if something just won’t work.

The first step is to book your 20-minute discovery call. This is a free, no-obligation call, where we discuss what you’d like to do with your home. If we think we’re a good fit, we can schedule an in-home Initial Consultation. You can book a call here. Easy peasy!