Top Interior Designers in Toronto for Luxury Homes
A builder's perspective on Toronto's leading residential interior design studios — the firms whose work we've had the privilege of constructing and finishing to the highest standard.
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Toronto's top interior designers for luxury homes include Brian Gluckstein Design, Cecconi Simone, Munge Studio, U31, Yabu Pushelberg, and Lori Morris Design. These studios typically charge $25K–$150K+ in design fees plus 15–35% FF&E procurement markup, representing 8–15% of the overall project budget.
We've spent 25 years building the homes that Toronto's finest interior designers have envisioned. That position gives us a perspective that's different from a magazine feature or an awards list — we see not just the finished spaces, but the specifications, the problem-solving, and the craft behind them.
The designers below represent a range of styles — from classical grandeur to rigorous contemporary minimalism — but share a commitment to quality that makes the collaboration with a demanding builder like Wexler productive. Their specifications are buildable. Their decisions are timely. Their work rewards the precision it demands.
This isn't a comprehensive directory — it's a curated selection of firms whose residential work in Toronto we know firsthand. If you're looking for an introduction to any of them, or want a recommendation based on your project and aesthetic, reach out.
Brian Gluckstein Design
Classical & Transitional
Forest Hill estates, Rosedale, Yorkville penthouses
Visit websiteCanada's most recognized residential interior designer, Brian Gluckstein has shaped the interiors of some of Toronto's most significant estate homes. His work is distinguished by layered elegance, exceptional material curation, and a classical sensibility that wears beautifully over decades.
With a portfolio spanning Toronto luxury residences, hotels, and condominiums across North America, Cecconi Simone is synonymous with elevated modernism. Their custom millwork programs and rigorous material specifications translate directly into buildable, high-performance interior architecture.
Munge Studio's residential commissions are ambitious, curated, and uncompromising. With access to international bespoke fabricators and deep supplier relationships, they produce interiors that require — and reward — a builder who can execute to the same standard.
U31's interiors are precise without being cold — contemporary spaces infused with warmth through material choice and lighting integration. They bring particular strength to spatial planning and residential programming, making them a strong partner for custom homes and gut renovations alike.
Internationally acclaimed across hospitality and ultra-luxury residential, Yabu Pushelberg brings an unparalleled material sensibility to every commission. For clients building a truly exceptional home — one designed to be considered alongside the best in the world — their involvement defines the standard.
Studio Paolo Ferrari operates at the precise boundary between interior design and architecture — designing spaces where material, structure, and atmosphere are conceived as one. Their residential work is rigorous, research-driven, and deeply concerned with craft.
Lori Morris designs environments that operate at a scale most residential designers never attempt — immersive, layered, deeply personal homes that require exceptional builder execution to realize. Her clientele builds some of the most significant residences in Toronto.
A boutique practice known for thoughtful, materially specific residential design. Mason Studio's scale ensures principal-level attention on every project — an approach that matches well with clients who want design that genuinely reflects their lives, not a template.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a luxury interior designer in Toronto cost?+
Luxury interior designers in Toronto typically work on a design fee plus procurement model: a flat design fee ranging from $25,000 to $150,000+ depending on project scope, plus a percentage markup (15–35%) on all FF&E (furniture, fixtures, and equipment) procured. For a high-end custom home, total interior design fees — including FF&E — often represent 8–15% of the overall project budget.
Do I need an interior designer if I already have an architect?+
An architect designs the structure, spatial layout, and exterior of your home. An interior designer addresses finishes, material palettes, lighting design, cabinetry detailing, furniture selection, and the human experience of the interior spaces. On luxury homes, the two roles are complementary and both are typically engaged. The architect and interior designer will need to coordinate closely — your builder plays a key role in facilitating that coordination.
When should I engage an interior designer for a custom home?+
As early as possible — ideally during the schematic design phase with your architect, not after construction documents are issued. Early designer involvement means their specifications can inform structural decisions (ceiling heights, column placement, wall thicknesses for integrated millwork) rather than work around them. Late designer engagement is one of the most common causes of change orders and schedule delays on luxury custom home projects.
How do I know which interior designer is right for my project?+
The right designer has a portfolio that resonates with your aesthetic sensibility, experience with projects of similar scale and complexity, and a working style that suits how you like to make decisions. Ask to visit completed projects in person — photographs rarely convey the full experience of a space. Ask past clients specifically whether the project was delivered on budget and whether the designer was easy to work with through inevitable challenges.
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