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By Sonia Namdarian, NCIDQ | Principal Interior Designer, S+N Design Studio With Jesse Pauls, Director of Tenant Improvement & Capital Projects, EDGE Construction “Great projects

In Canada and across North America, interior design remains one of the most misunderstood professions in the built environment. For many homeowners and business owners,

I feel genuinely lucky to teach Eco Design at VCAD, where I get to share what I’ve learned through practice with the next generation of

In 2026, the Vancouver real estate market will have reached a critical point with the implementation of the Broadway Plan and zoning reforms. Understanding the

“This collaboration came as an extended hand from Sonia, and it sparked a conversation that truly needed to be had. This blog will delve deeper

Choosing an interior design direction can feel like a tug-of-war between two distinct philosophies: the sleek efficiency of modern design versus the timeless comfort of

How Interior Design Thinking Shapes the Future of Visualization in Vancouver  In today’s design landscape, interior visualization is everywhere, but true understanding of space is

In our increasingly urban and technologically driven lives, a fundamental human need is often overlooked: our innate connection to nature. It addresses this gap by

As 2025 comes to a close, the world of home design is shifting in exciting new ways. The upcoming 2026 interior design trends are all

Your home should be a reflection of your unique personality. It’s the small, special details that keep a space from feeling generic and boring. A

The facade is the cover of your building’s story. It gives a sneak peek of the style, quality, and personality waiting inside. In a world

The best decks are the ones that are used the most. The secret to a well-used deck isn’t expensive furniture; it’s a smart plan that

Modern design is all about celebrating clean lines, simple shapes, and beautiful, honest materials. This simple philosophy is the key to creating a look that

Every room seems to flow into the next, creating a calm and connected feeling. That magic is called a seamless interior. It’s more than just

A Book of Visionary Student Design Projects is happening. From ideas in our studio to projects that matters for Vancouver’s creative interiors, this is a

Back in 2011, I presented a paper at the CONVR 2011 conference at Bauhaus University, focusing on a topic that, at the time, felt incredibly

The modern kitchen has lost its soul—stripped down, polished up, and dressed in a sterile idea of “luxury” that feels more like a showroom than

When interior designer Sara Namdarian, IIDA, IDC, moved to Vancouver from Malaysia, she wanted not to simply find a community in which to belong, but

It’s an honor to be a co-author of such a revolutionary book called The Dark Side of the Free Design. We, designers from 20 countries, orchestrated in

Envision the evolution of small space design in modern and ever-growing cities; is not a trend is a lifestyle shift. Before delving into that, let’s examine

Although colors can vary by region and personal preferences, there is a common ground for some colors in general, which we refer to as the

In 2010, while pursuing my Master of Architecture with a focus on Augmented Reality, I developed a strong interest in how digital technologies can enhance