LRD Studio Interior Design - Whistler, Squamish - Squamish, British Columbia

Alyssa H.

We worked with Lauren & LRD to update finishes and furnish our new second home in Whistler. The results were spectacular and exceeded our expectations. The home is large, but the design feels cozy and the spaces function well whether there are 2 or 14 people staying there. We love the rich textures and the soul from the many locally crafted pieces.

The process was collaborative and fun through a combination of in-person and video calls. She listened to our goals, put together a strong plan, and effectively managed the budget. The house was furnished when we bought it so she worked with us on which existing pieces to keep and which to sell. For every decision on new pieces or materials there was a curated set of options to choose from which made the process easy. The LRD team also recommended and worked closely with a local contractor to execute the design.

Overall, we couldn’t be happier.

Lindsey B.

Lauren, Ty and their team lead the design for our dream home! An absolute pleasure work with.
From day one the process was positive and collaborative. We had some ideas of our own that they listened to openly while adding their professional style, design and ideas to help execute our vision. Lauren's attention to every detail not only from a design perspective but also with her experience with architecture and millwork was notably appreciated. They were quick and responsive with all and any questions, worked within our timelines and budget respectively. We are so proud of our home and to say that we now live and love our Lauren Ritz designed home. We will look forward to working with this professional and FUN dream team again soon on our future projects.

Carolyn F.

I'm pretty sure that Lauren and her team were somewhat challenged by us as clients. We came in to this major reconstruct project with a very clear vision and quite a bit of experience in home design, perhaps not allowing them as much creative space as they might otherwise have been used to. However, we really needed a trusty design team on location because we were away for a good part of the year that it was all taking place. LRD was a perfect fit. Lauren and her team held countless zoom meetings with us and patiently guided us through many choices remotely sending samples in the mail, in photos, even leaving sample boxes on doorsteps for drive-by consultations whenever we were passing through. It really was teamwork, with everyone acting as the integral spokes on the wheel of design magic! So in the end, when I walked in to our home for the first time, I had an experience that I cannot truly describe. Our colour palette and texture choices came to life with such beauty (as I entered the open concept living room area) that it stopped me in my tracks. I literally had to "stop and sit” in that room and then in every room, every corner, to look around and take in the details and the beauty before me. Thanks to Lauren, Ty and the team for all of your patience and hard work. The outcome is stunning. Carolyn and Jordy

Anni K.

Working with Lauren Ritz Design was an absolute pleasure. Their professionalism and organization ensured the building process ran smoothly from start to finish. Not only were they able to quickly solve any changes that arose, but they also worked closely with us as a collaborative team. We hope to work with Lauren Ritz Design again. 10/10! - Dorgelo By Design Inc.

Kimberly A.

Lauren and her team were fantastic to work with. They brought to life the home that we envisioned. We had ideas and they were able to take those ideas and execute them beautifully. Every step of the process with them was smooth and a real pleasure.
Lauren was able to provide meticulously detailed millwork drawings which we were very impressed with. We intend on using Lauren again on our next project.
Thank you again for a fantastic experience.

Joanne D. D.

Lauren is versatile, adaptable, knowledgeable, kind and honest. She is a true gem and a professional in her own right.
My only regret is that we didn’t bring Lauren onto the project earlier. Lauren’s touch is visible throughout every room and aspect of our home. And we love it!
We have subsequently worked with Lauren on furnishing a condo. Lauren has again done a great job, delivering wonderful furnishings that suit the space, our family, style and budget.

Tsippy Z.

In August 2021, we holidayed in Whistler with the intention of looking for a vacation home. The stars aligned when we were shown a property on a ridge with the most epic and unobstructed view of Blackcomb and Whistler peak. The potential was exciting!

As this 30 year plus unit needed to be fully gutted, we were looking to not only collaborate with a designer whose principal would be heavily involved in both the structural redesign and the fine finishes, but whom would also be willing and patient to work closely with us and embrace our vision; we also sought out a firm who shared our excitement to take on such an intricate renovation.

In our initial interview, Lauren was very generous with her time, actively listened to our ideas, and showed enthusiasm for our project. Lauren Ritz Design (LRD) completely reconfigured and reengineered an outdated unit, creating an open and modern floor plan on all three levels, with stunning beams and stairs, and numerous cozy areas to enjoy. We not only gained space, but LRD was able to optimize the floor plan to include everything we desired. It was magical watching the process develop from discussing our ideas and preferences, to the development of a 3D fly-through model, and final drawings and plans. Getting excited together at each phrase made the process feel that much more special for us. LRD was invested in creating a truly stunning, unique and high-end retreat for our family, in one of our favorite places!

Tsippy and Michael

Lauren C.

We had our home completely redesigned by LRD. We were living overseas when we were remodelling our home in whistler. LRD was able to translate our ideas onto paper and oversee the entire renovation process. We are very happy with the end product. We strongly recommend LRD as they were very professional and they deliver quality products and services.