interior design services

Our team of interior designers blend expertise, passion, and personalized service to create spaces that truly reflect you. Design by KS’s visionary force, Katerina Vastardis, brings a wealth of experience to every project. Serving as the Chair of the Board of Directors for the Home Builders Association and a member of the National Kitchen and Bath Association, she brings unmatched industry connections and expertise to kitchen and bath design projects. In 2023, Design by KS was honoured as Designer of the Year by HAVAN, the largest home builders association in the Lower Mainland in British Columbia.

Our work has been featured in leading magazines across North America, showcasing our dedication to quality and innovative design. With an in-house project management team and a trusted network of trades, we handle every detail, no matter the size of the project. Whether it’s a small renovation or a full-scale build, our focus is on crafting spaces that are functional, beautiful, and uniquely yours.

We begin with a detailed consultation, site measurements, and scope review. By understanding your goals, lifestyle, and existing conditions, our in-house team prepares a proposal that outlines estimated hours, design phases, and anticipated costs, giving you a realistic foundation before any work begins.

We establish clear expectations early, create detailed material specifications, and build contingency planning into every budget. Regular communication and check‑ins, pricing reviews, and proactive communication with contractors help keep surprises at bay so that the project stays aligned with your financial goals.

We partner with trusted suppliers who handle the heavy lifting, while our team oversees the schedule and budget. When we manage your product supply, we carefully align delivery dates with your project’s timeline to ensure everything arrives exactly when it’s needed. By planning for lead times and coordinating shipments early, we avoid rushed shipping fees and keep your renovation moving smoothly and on budget.

A typical project runs from 8 to 20+ weeks, depending on scope. Design, approvals, and material lead times occupy the early weeks, while construction and installation vary by complexity. Our designers provide a phased schedule, so you know what to expect at each stage.

The kitchen design phase usually spans 4–8 weeks, and the bathroom design phase would take as little as 3-5 weeks, covering layout development, material selections, cabinetry plans, and final design plans and documentation. Complex scopes or custom millwork may require additional time, but we always keep you informed on timelines as best we can.

We believe that delays can often be the result of poor planning in the initial stages of a design. When you invest in the right professional team early on, potential issues, like permit approvals or material lead times, are managed long before construction begins. Our process uses thorough early-stage planning, so your project stays on schedule and moves forward without unexpected hold-ups.

Yes, we provide both. Design by KS provides custom cabinetry tailored to your space and lifestyle, while semi‑custom options also offer design flexibility with budget efficiency. Either way, our focus is smart storage and seamless integration with your design vision.

We work with a wide range of materials, including quartz, granite, marble, porcelain, and solid surface options. Our designers understand the nuances of porous materials, their durability, and how they perform under daily use. We provide expert recommendations for each space, whether it’s a high-traffic kitchen island or a bathroom countertop. Our goal is for the materials to maintain long-lasting functionality. We guide selections based on your lifestyle, budget, and maintenance preferences.

Absolutely. We prioritize sustainable and locally sourced materials and hardware whenever possible. If eco‑friendly options are important to our clients, we’ll tailor selections that meet both aesthetic and ethical goals.

We design both. Our portfolio includes thoughtful solutions for smaller spaces, like condos, and larger ones, like detached homes. We understand the nuances of space constraints, especially living in the Lower Mainland. Our designers find joy in optimizing space challenges while maintaining smart planning and high‑end execution on every job.

Yes. We are highly experienced in navigating Vancouver’s unique zoning and heritage requirements. Our designs honor a building's original character while meeting modern building codes.
Beyond heritage work, our expertise extends to Net Zero and Passive House designs. These high-efficiency homes require a deeper level of technical knowledge to build and design correctly. By specializing in these sustainable standards, we ensure your home is not only compliant with local laws but is also a leader in energy performance and comfort.

Yes. For projects involving structural changes, we collaborate with engineers, architects, and consultants to integrate safety and code‑compliant solutions. Exceptional results mean that our design intent aligns with the technical requirements and on‑site feasibility of each structure.