Victoria’s interior design scene has grown considerably in the last decade, and it now covers a genuinely wide range — from firms built around high-end custom homes to smaller studios that specialize in bringing character homes into the present without erasing what made them worth buying in the first place. Here are six Victoria designers worth knowing, whether you’re planning a full renovation or just want a better sense of who’s shaping the city’s interiors right now.
Jenny Martin Design
One of Victoria’s most established design firms, Jenny Martin Design has built a reputation for thorough, detail-complete design packages — the kind that let a build move through construction with fewer surprises because materials, fixtures, and finishes are resolved early. Builders who’ve worked alongside the team consistently point to that level of preparation as what sets the firm apart on high-end custom home and renovation projects.
Good for: Custom home builds and full-scale renovations where design and construction need to move in lockstep
Meade Design Group
Led by Ivan Meade, this firm has been part of Victoria’s design landscape for nearly two decades, known for a design sensibility that blends functionality with a more traditional, considered approach rather than chasing trends. Long-term client relationships come up often in feedback about the studio, including projects that have evolved room by room over several years.
Good for: Homeowners looking for a long-term design partner rather than a single-project relationship
Spaciz Design Company
Spaciz brings a strong space-planning focus to its work, with a track record on custom homes and renovations where making the most of every square foot matters as much as the aesthetic. The studio is also known for close relationships with local vendors and trades, which tends to show up in how seamlessly its projects move from concept to finished space.
Good for: Renovations where layout and functionality are as important as style
Maverick Design
Led by Danielle, Maverick Design has built a specialty around renovating Victoria’s older character homes — respecting the bones of a heritage property while opening it up for how people actually live today. The studio’s design-build mindset, with a practical eye toward construction realities, makes it a natural fit for anyone nervous about renovating an older home without losing its charm.
Good for: Character and heritage home renovations that need to feel updated, not erased
Cielo & Oak Interiors
Run by Azu, Cielo & Oak takes a notably adaptive approach — clients often note that the finished space feels distinctly like their own style, even when it looks different from the studio’s typical portfolio aesthetic. That flexibility, paired with a sharp eye for catching costly design flaws before construction starts, has made the studio a favourite among both homeowners and renovation contractors.
Good for: Homeowners who want a designer to adapt to their taste rather than impose a signature look
MINT Freshly Inspired Design
Led by Alexis, MINT is especially known for kitchen design, with a strong grasp of current trends balanced against practical, everyday functionality. The studio’s process-driven approach and clear communication style come up repeatedly as reasons clients return for a second or third project.
Good for: Kitchen renovations and design-forward updates with a strong functional focus
How to Choose the Right Designer for Your Project
- Look at recent, similar work. A designer’s strength on a full custom build doesn’t always translate to a single-room refresh, and vice versa.
- Ask about their process for character or heritage homes if that applies to your property — not every designer works comfortably within older bones and existing constraints.
- Clarify design-only vs. design-build. Some studios coordinate contractors directly, while others hand off drawings for you or your builder to execute — worth knowing upfront.
