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10/26/2026

People often ask me to describe my style. If one photo could sum it up, this is it: contemporary design set against classic architectural details.

If you haven’t noticed I am a sucker for dentil mould, especially when it’s paired with a unique counter detail like this mitred waterfall edge. I decided to let everything else stay understated: a rich black vanity, delicate arched mirrors, slim black sconces, and a soft mauve tile that keeps the palette tonal without being boring.

Classic and contemporary, ornate and quiet. It’s a careful balance

pc Alex Lukey Photography
styling Christine Hanlon
architect Monica E Kuhn, Architect Inc
Build Weenan General Contracting

10/22/2026

Last week in our newsletter, I shared a little about how getting to know our clients shapes the homes we create. Their routines, what they’ve collected, how they like to bring people together. All of these things influence our decisions along the way.

It got me thinking about the relationships behind the work. We spend a lot of time with our clients, sometimes over the course of several years. We get to know their families, hear their stories and learn which things they’re happy to change and which they can’t imagine living without.

That’s one of my favourite parts of what we do. I love discovering a shared appreciation for a particular colour or an unusual piece of furniture. And I love finding a place for something that might not have made sense to me at first, until I hear the story behind it.

There’s also a lot of trust involved in inviting someone into your home and asking them to help reimagine it, something I have never taken lightly. I want our clients to feel comfortable sharing their ideas and open to exploring ours. It’s often where the most interesting spaces are created.

And after almost 20 years of JKD, seeing a design come together is still incredibly rewarding… but seeing our clients settle in and make it their own is the best part.

Thank you for being here and following along. 🤍

pc: Alex Lukey Photography

10/15/2026

It’s almost fireplace season. Are you team gas or wood-burning 🔥

While there’s an ease to flipping a switch, I’ve always found satisfaction in building a fire. The smell of the wood, the sound of it crackling, even the ritual of tending to it. There is something about logs stacked beside the hearth that adds organic texture to a space.

Either way, there’s nothing more comforting than gathering around a fireplace when the weather gets cooler.

Which do you prefer?

Photo credit Alex Lukey Photography
Styling Christine Hanlon

09/29/2026

A mudroom is defined as “a secondary entryway in a house designed for removing and storing dirty, wet, or muddy shoes and outdoor clothing before entering the main living areas.” Bonus points for a dog washing station.

The mudroom at our Toll Road project does all of that, with loads of personality.

Every once in a while, the collaboration between client and designer is a magical mix, and a room turns out exactly the way it was meant to. My client had a vision for the style of the millwork, and I one for the perfect sage green colour. She had a vision for the stone, and I one for the tile. We added texture, mixed some metals, and voilà: a beautiful, hardworking mudroom
🐕 🌿 🤍

pc: Alex Lukey Photography
styling: Christine Hanlon Sheila Trenholm
build: CASTORRA
architect: RePlacement Design Inc.

09/23/2026

Quite possibly one of my favourite views at our Grandview project, partly because it’s tucked at the back of the house and feels unexpected when you come upon it. One of my favourite approaches to design is creating unexpected vignettes, or carving out hard-working areas in small spaces. This nook was our client’s idea: a spot beyond the dining area to sit by the window with a coffee and the paper, or get a little work done. What makes it even more special is that it holds his antiques and art.
Nothing makes me happier than the marriage of our design with a client’s art, antiques and treasures.

09/18/2026

Moody sleep-in vibes, brought to you by our Pears Town House project — with a custom swooped headboard stealing the show as backdrop for the sweetest dreams. As my daughter would say, “one more sleep until the weekend.” 💤

09/09/2026

Introducing our Grandview project — where lunch-making never looked so good. Happy back-to-school to all the kiddos this week, and hello, September reset. ✏️✂️📚🍁

pc Alex Lukey Photography

08/17/2026

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08/05/2026

WE’RE HIRING 🎨 Intermediate Designer (Contract)

We’re looking for a detail-driven Intermediate Designer to join our Toronto studio.

What you bring: ✔️ 5+ years experience working for an interior design firm ✔️ Strong AutoCAD skills ✔️ Photoshop knowledge, plus up-to-date 3D rendering skills (SketchUp or similar) ✔️ Exceptional organizational skills ✔️ Sharp attention to detail & the ability to multi-task ✔️ Comfortable working independently and as part of a team ✔️ Self-starter energy

📍 Mandatory in-office presence at our Riverside studio 1–2x/week 📄 This is a contract position

Qualified applicants ONLY, please. Send your resume + portfolio to [email address] with “Intermediate Designer” in the subject line.

07/21/2026

Fresh new work 💦 The brief for our Pears Townhouse project was colour, so we didn’t hold back. A repeat client of fifteen years who needed a fresh start.

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