A certified (NCIDQ) and award winning Interior Designer, Christine Austin has been helping clients realize their dream homes for over two decades. After attaining her Degree from Ryerson University's acclaimed Interior Design program, Christine first established herself in Toronto designing homes in the prestigious Bridal Path and Forest Hill areas with Gluckstein Design Planning. In 1991, Christine moved to Vancouver and focused on Designing Custom Kitchens and Baths working with a number of the prominent Cabinet houses creating Dream Kitchens all over North America.
Also a gourmet cook, Christine takes a "mise en place" approach, knowing that the design is in the details, and proper planning is the recipe for success. Christine has a knack for creating classic interiors balancing comfort and beauty. By creating a timeless "foundation" in her designs, it is easy enough to personalize the space with accessories and furnishings as needed to evolve with the client's tastes presently and over time to bring them joy for years to come.
Christine's clients glowingly report on how approaching a project with a complete and professional plan creates a very enjoyable construction experience, reducing expensive surprises and construction time. If "everything is in place" then it is just a matter of putting it all together.
Christine Austin is a registered member (RID) of the Interior Designers Institute of British Columbia (IDIBC) and NCIDQ (National Council for Interior Design Qualification) Certificate #018870. Christine is a professional member of The Vancouver Heritage Foundation.
Christine Austin Design offers Residential Interior Design Services:
* Programming (Analyze Client Needs and Wish list to Create the Design Scope)
* Consultation
* Space Planning and Concept Design
* Drafting services
* Site Survey (As Built/Base plans; Inventory and Site Conditions)
* Design Development (Working/Construction) Drawings and Details
* Renderings
* Lighting Design
* Custom Kitchens and Baths (New Homes and Renovations)
* Custom Theatres, Libraries, Closets and Other Millwork
* Furnishing, Fittings and Finish Selections and Schedules
* Client Liaison Design Management for partial or entire construction project
* Renovation Services in Collaboration with Tried and True Craftsmen
Please contact me to set up a consultation and a personal review of my services