Designing Spaces That Fit How You Function

Meet the missing puzzle piece between your contractor and your dream home

Elle3 Design isn’t just about making spaces look good—we make sure they work for how you actually live while handling all of the technical details most designers overlook. We keep the process straightforward, make your budget go further, and create spaces designed to be lived in.

We listen first. Design second.

To design successfully, we need to understand how you live. That means asking a lot of questions. Where do your wet mittens go after walking the dog? Where do you put your phone while it charges? Do you step in boot puddles when doing laundry? What’s your nighttime routine?

The clear drawings, precise site instructions, and effective project coordination begin after we understand you.

Our title of Interior Designer is a protected title in Ontario, which means that you're hiring someone who will ensure code compliance, navigate permits, and avoid costly mistakes, all while being held to our organization’s highest ethics and standards.

Structural & interior designers with credentials

ARIDO

Our professional association, which regulates the use of the term 'Interior Designer'. Holding us to the highest standards of Interior Design practice.

BCIN

Our licensing, allowing us to prepare structural drawings and handle building permits for many different projects.

NCIDQ

Our qualifying body for Interior Design standards in North America: demonstrating mastery of design, health, safety, and welfare standards.

While beautiful environments matter, function is the foundation of good design. It’s also why we can foresee issues before they become costly surprises.

You can always expect

Connection

We want you to feel good about inviting us into your home and sharing your lifestyle so that we can intuit what makes sense for your upcoming project. We care about making you feel good in your space during the whole design process.

Purpose

Your home needs to accommodate you. Not the other way around. That’s why we explore every possibility until we find the perfect solution for your space and lifestyle.

Collaboration

Integrity

We lead with honesty and transparency. You’ll get clear billing structures, no hidden fees, and transparent processes where you always know what’s happening next.

INT. Designer BID, Intern-ARIDO

Founder, Principal Designer, sr. designer
BCIN Small Buildings

Maggie

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STRUCTURAL DESIGNER, B.A.TECH. (HONS.)

Rachele

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Kyle

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Emily

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Here’s what happens next

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We'll Connect

After you reach out, we'll schedule an introductory meeting or virtual call to get to know each other and explore what you’re looking for.

02.

We'll listen.

We'll meet at your home to see your space. We’ll discuss your vision and ask questions about how you actually live. These details make all the difference in creating a space that works for you.

03.

We'll propose.

Based on our conversation, we'll prepare a customized proposal with our typical 3 design phases outlining how we can help bring your project to life.

Founder,
Principal Designer, sr. designer
BCIN Small Buildings

Emily

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I've been designing spaces for over 20 years, though my passion started much earlier. As a child, I filled journals with sketches of floor plans from houses I visited, always fascinated by how spaces could be transformed. While architecture intrigued me, I was drawn to interior design because it connects more deeply with how people actually experience their environments: how you feel in your home, how spaces accommodate activities, and how your surroundings can truly support your daily life.

I've been designing spaces for over 20 years, though my passion started much earlier. As a child, I filled journals with sketches of floor plans from houses I visited, always fascinated by how spaces could be transformed. While architecture intrigued me, I was drawn to interior design because it connects more deeply with how people actually experience their environments: how you feel in your home, how spaces accommodate activities, and how your surroundings can truly support your daily life.
After graduating with an Interior Design Diploma from Fanshawe College in 2004, I began my career in commercial design before finding my true calling in residential projects. In 2009, I achieved two significant professional milestones. I became a Registered Interior Designer with ARIDO (Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario) after passing the rigorous NCIDQ exam. I then obtained my BCIN certification for Small Buildings, allowing me to produce structural drawings for building permits.

Before founding Elle3, I spent a decade with a local general contractor, where I gained practical knowledge about construction and site logistics. This experience taught me exactly what contractors need: clear drawings, precise site instructions, effective project coordination, and a thorough understanding of how to physically build the spaces I design. This background bridges the gap between design vision and practical implementation.

When I'm not transforming spaces, you'll find me being spoiled by my husband's cooking, spending time with my three rescue cats, or working on a puzzle. I'm an avid reader who typically averages one book each week. I should go to the gym occasionally, too—though that’s a should, not a want to.

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After graduating with an Interior Design Diploma from Fanshawe College in 2004, I began my career in commercial design before finding my true calling in residential projects. In 2009, I achieved two significant professional milestones. I became a Registered Interior Designer with ARIDO (Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario) after passing the rigorous NCIDQ exam. I then obtained my BCIN certification for Small Buildings, allowing me to produce structural drawings for building permits.

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Before founding Elle3, I spent a decade with a local general contractor, where I gained practical knowledge about construction and site logistics. This experience taught me exactly what contractors need: clear drawings, precise site instructions, effective project coordination, and a thorough understanding of how to physically build the spaces I design. This background bridges the gap between design vision and practical implementation.

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When I'm not transforming spaces, you'll find me being spoiled by my husband's cooking, spending time with my three rescue cats, or working on a puzzle. I'm an avid reader who typically averages one book each week. I should go to the gym occasionally, too—though that’s a should, not a want to.

structural designer,
B.A.TECH. (HONS.)

Kyle

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My love for design and architecture began in childhood, sparked by countless hours spent building with Lego. By high school, this hobby had become a serious passion, leading me to learn AutoCAD and draft my first dream home as a high school project.

I went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Technology from Conestoga College’s Architecture Project and Facilities Management program. After graduation, I worked with local architects on high-rise residential and mixed-use developments across Ontario.

My love for design and architecture began in childhood, sparked by countless hours spent building with Lego. By high school, this hobby had become a serious passion, leading me to learn AutoCAD and draft my first dream home as a high school project.

I went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Applied Technology from Conestoga College’s Architecture Project and Facilities Management program. After graduation, I worked with local architects on high-rise residential and mixed-use developments across Ontario. These projects helped refine my technical skills and deepen my understanding of large-scale design and project management.

In 2019, I shifted my focus to residential design and construction, working for design-build contractors on home renovations in the Waterloo Region. Working closely with tradespeople, I gained firsthand insight into how designs translate into real-world functionality. This experience shaped my approach, ensuring that my work is not only visually appealing but also practical and well-executed. Joining Elle3 Design in 2024 was the natural progression of my career, focusing on residential design.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and kids. Whether we’re exploring local parks, unwinding at the cottage, or simply relaxing at home, these moments are invaluable. They recharge me and inspire my designs, reinforcing the importance of creating spaces where people feel truly at home.

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These projects helped refine my technical skills and deepen my understanding of large-scale design and project management.

In 2019, I shifted my focus to residential design and construction, working for design-build contractors on home renovations in the Waterloo Region. Working closely with tradespeople, I gained firsthand insight into how designs translate into real-world functionality.

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This experience shaped my approach, ensuring that my work is not only visually appealing but also practical and well-executed. Joining Elle3 Design in 2024 was the natural progression of my career, focusing on residential design.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending quality time with my wife and kids. Whether we’re exploring local parks, unwinding at the cottage, or simply relaxing at home, these moments are invaluable. They recharge me and inspire my designs, reinforcing the importance of creating spaces where people feel truly at home.

Intermediate Designer BID, Intern-ARIDO

Maggie

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I have loved designing houses my whole life. As a kid, it was creating floor plans for a future house, furniture pushed into new arrangements, and the Sears Wish Book open to the bedroom pages re-imagining my bedroom. My grade eight yearbook already had it in writing: future Interior Designer. That instinct carried me into a specialized Arts high school, where full days were spent immersed in visual arts of every kind.

I have loved designing houses my whole life. As a kid, it was creating floor plans for a future house, furniture pushed into new arrangements, and the Sears Wish Book open to the bedroom pages re-imagining my bedroom. My grade eight yearbook already had it in writing: future Interior Designer. That instinct carried me into a specialized Arts high school, where full days were spent immersed in visual arts of every kind.

My first route through post-secondary included degrees in Health Sciences and Psychology, plus a post-grad in Business before I found my footing. It was becoming a mother that clarified: I wasn’t going back to work and leaving my daughter for anything less than work I genuinely loved, so I returned to school for Interior Design.

I hold a four-year Honours degree in Interior Design and have been in the industry since 2020. I have award-recognized work from both the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (2025) and the NKBA Ontario/Canada Chapter (2024). I am currently an ARIDO Intern and NCIDQ candidate, writing my exams in the coming year.

Outside of work, you’ll find me renovating my own home, reading, or keeping up with my three daughters, which gives me a very practical understanding of what it means to design a home that works as hard as the family living in it.

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My first route through post-secondary included degrees in Health Sciences and Psychology, plus a post-grad in Business before I found my footing. It was becoming a mother that clarified: I wasn’t going back to work and leaving my daughter for anything less than work I genuinely loved, so I returned to school for Interior Design.

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I hold a four-year Honours degree in Interior Design and have been in the industry since 2020. I have award-recognized work from both the Ontario Home Builders’ Association (2025) and the NKBA Ontario/Canada Chapter (2024). I am currently an ARIDO Intern and NCIDQ candidate, writing my exams in the coming year.

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Outside of work, you’ll find me renovating my own home, reading, or keeping up with my three daughters, which gives me a very practical understanding of what it means to design a home that works as hard as the family living in it.

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Rachele

Intermediate Designer BID, Intern-ARIDO

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Design has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Some of my earliest creative memories are of helping my dad in his workshop and spending hours building villages out of LEGO. Those experiences sparked my interest in how things are made, how spaces come together, and the creativity that goes into bringing an idea to life.

Design has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember. Some of my earliest creative memories are of helping my dad in his workshop and spending hours building villages out of LEGO. Those experiences sparked my interest in how things are made, how spaces come together, and the creativity that goes into bringing an idea to life.

I started my formal education in Film and Television, where I developed a strong interest in post-production and set design. That eventually led me to Interior Design, which felt like a natural way to combine my creative side with my interest in spaces and how people experience them. I went on to study Interior Design at Sheridan College, graduating with high honours in 2014.

Since then, my career has developed organically, giving me the opportunity to work across a wide range of design sectors, including healthcare, corporate, hospitality, and residential. This variety has given me a broad design background and a wealth of experience that allows me to bring different perspectives to each project and be a valuable resource to both clients and colleagues.

I enjoy the variety that comes with working in design and the opportunity to keep learning and taking on new challenges. For me, every project is a chance to create something thoughtful, functional, and unique.

Outside of work, my husband and I are kept busy with our many pets — I’m usually found walking my dogs, in my garden, or watching a good movie with a cat on my lap.

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I started my formal education in Film and Television, where I developed a strong interest in post-production and set design. That eventually led me to Interior Design, which felt like a natural way to combine my creative side with my interest in spaces and how people experience them. I went on to study Interior Design at Sheridan College, graduating with high honours in 2014.

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Since then, my career has developed organically, giving me the opportunity to work across a wide range of design sectors, including healthcare, corporate, hospitality, and residential. This variety has given me a broad design background and a wealth of experience that allows me to bring different perspectives to each project and be a valuable resource to both clients and colleagues.

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I enjoy the variety that comes with working in design and the opportunity to keep learning and taking on new challenges. For me, every project is a chance to create something thoughtful, functional, and unique.

Outside of work, my husband and I are kept busy with our many pets—I’m usually found walking my dogs, in my garden, or watching a good movie with a cat on my lap.