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Studio AR Anu Ranasinghe, an Architect + Interior + Kitchen Designer, a mom to 3 awesome boys.

Virtual Residential & Short Term Rental Design Studio serving clients worldwide 🌎
Architecture+ Interior Design
In-person consultations available around Ottawa, ON, Canada 🇨🇦

A little laundry room, a thoughtful design, and a whole lot of attention to detail. Sharing a peek at one of the project...
10/20/2026

A little laundry room, a thoughtful design, and a whole lot of attention to detail.

Sharing a peek at one of the projects I’ve been working on lately! This small laundry space was thoughtfully planned to make the most of every inch while bringing style, warmth, and functionality into an everyday space.

I had the pleasure of collaborating virtually with a fellow designer in the USA on this project. From the cabinetry layout to the finishes and little details, every choice was made with the space and its everyday use in mind.

Because even the smallest corners of our homes deserve a little design love.

A little laundry room, thoughtfully designed. 🤍Sharing a recent project where every inch was carefully planned to make t...
10/19/2026

A little laundry room, thoughtfully designed. 🤍

Sharing a recent project where every inch was carefully planned to make the most of a small space.

These are real design images, not AI-generated. Every cabinet and detail was designed around client’s specific requests, balancing functionality, storage, and a clean, considered look.

A dedicated utility cabinet for brooms and cleaning supplies
A practical space for hanging clothes to dry
Storage for the Roomba vacuum
LED-lit floating shelves for an elegant touch
A drawer-base unit to maximise accessible storage

Small spaces often require the most thoughtful planning. The goal is always to create a space that not only looks beautiful but also works effortlessly for everyday life.

Because good design is in the details.

What if a little piece of the forest could become a child’s bedroom? Inspired by a tiny mushroom I found in the woods, I...
09/03/2026

What if a little piece of the forest could become a child’s bedroom?
Inspired by a tiny mushroom I found in the woods, I imagined a cozy little world where nature becomes part of the room, earthy textures, soft greens, warm wood and a touch of woodland magic.
Nature has a funny way of inspiring the spaces we create.

Kindly note: All the nature photographs I use as inspiration for my spaces are photographs taken by me or by my twin sons.

09/03/2026

What if a little piece of the forest could become a child’s bedroom?
Inspired by a tiny mushroom I found in the woods, I imagined a cozy little world where nature becomes part of the room, earthy textures, soft greens, warm wood and a touch of woodland magic.
Nature has a funny way of inspiring the spaces we create. .

Have you ever looked at a beautiful moment in nature and thought, “I wish I could bring this feeling home”? This nursery...
09/02/2026

Have you ever looked at a beautiful moment in nature and thought, “I wish I could bring this feeling home”?

This nursery started with one little forest photograph, the moss, the warm golden tones, the greens, and that magical feeling of being surrounded by trees.

I imagined what it would feel like to turn those colours and textures into a little world for a baby to grow, dream and explore.

Because nature doesn’t just inspire our homes… it can inspire how our homes make us feel.

Would you create a room inspired by a place in nature that you love?

09/02/2026

Have you ever looked at a beautiful moment in nature and thought, “I wish I could bring this feeling home”?

This nursery started with one little forest photograph, the moss, the warm golden tones, the greens, and that magical feeling of being surrounded by trees.

I imagined what it would feel like to turn those colours and textures into a little world for a baby to grow, dream and explore. 🌲🤎

Because nature doesn’t just inspire our homes… it can inspire how our homes make us feel.

Would you create a room inspired by a place in nature that you love? 🌿

09/02/2026

Have you ever thought about turning one of your beautiful nature photographs into a space in your own home?

That’s exactly where this bedroom started, inspired by the soft purples of a lavender field, then translated into colour, texture, light and little details that make the room feel like a peaceful escape.

Because sometimes, the best interior inspiration is already waiting for us outside our windows. 🌸

What piece of nature would you bring into your home?

08/13/2026

I’ve always wondered while wandering through nature… could the beautiful color schemes we see in nature be directly translated into an interior space?

So I decided to try it.

This little reading nook started with a sweet photograph taken by my teenage son. 📸💚
I took the colors, mood, and feeling from that tiny moment in nature and translated them into a cozy little reading corner.

And yes… the video was created with a little help from AI.

I love seeing how a simple nature photograph can inspire an entire interior , from the wall color and textiles to the rug, furniture and little details.

Check out the suggested colors and products in our blog post ( link in the first comment) if you’d like to recreate this cozy nature-inspired nook in your own home.

Maybe nature really is the best interior designer. 😉

Who else loves the smell of a home-cooked South Asian meal?No matter where we live, there's something comforting about c...
06/26/2026

Who else loves the smell of a home-cooked South Asian meal?

No matter where we live, there's something comforting about cooking the food we grew up with. Whether it's a spicy curry, a fresh sambol, or a flavorful rice dish, it just feels like home. ❤️

But if you live in a colder country like Canada, you probably know the struggle. During the long winter months, our windows stay closed most of the time, and even with a mechanical ventilation system, cooking smells can linger for hours.

From my own experience, I've also noticed that when visiting some South Asian, Indian, or African homes, you can sometimes smell the cooking the moment you open the front door. It got me thinking about simple, natural ways to keep our homes smelling fresh without giving up the foods we love.

That's exactly why I decided to write this blog post. It's based on the tips that have worked in my own home, and I hope you'll find them helpful too.

🌿 **How to Remove Curry Smell from Your House: 8 Simple Tips That Actually Work**

I'd love to know if you have any tried-and-true tricks of your own!

🔗 Blog link in the first comment.

What My Architect Eyes See  #1Choosing curtains may seem simple, but it’s one of those decisions that can completely tra...
06/19/2026

What My Architect Eyes See #1

Choosing curtains may seem simple, but it’s one of those decisions that can completely transform the look and feel of a home. 🙂

As an Architect and Interior Designer, my eyes and brain automatically go into analysis mode wherever I go 😄. Whether it’s a home, hotel, Airbnb, or office, I can’t help but think, “What curtains would work better here?”, “A different colour palette would elevate this space,” or “These should have been hung a little higher.”

Don’t worry 😄, all those thoughts stay safely inside my head!

One thing I’ve noticed is that many people choose curtains without considering fabric, colour, texture, natural light, or even the local climate. But those little details are what truly change the mood and character of a room.

Have you ever struggled to choose the right curtains for your home? 😊
read it here;

One of the most common mistakes I notice homeowners make is with curtains. Beautiful furniture and paint colors can instantly lose their impact when window treatments are the wrong size, length, material, or colour.

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