about the studio

We care deeply about how our clients feel in their home.

At Yuen Design Studio, our focus is on storytelling, lifestyle, and emotional resonance in our work. Your home is ultimately a reflection of you and how you move through the world, and we’re here to help you achieve just that.

We’re a small interior design practice, providing personalized interior design services, furniture sourcing, and styling for the greater Vancouver and Sunshine Coast regions.

Led by principal designer + founder, Catherine Yuen, we specialize in thoughtful and effortless design that always ties back to a foundation of function. We appreciate understated materials and clean lines, and layering spaces with new and unique items - both newly acquired and heirloom pieces.

Yuen Design Studio is recognized for our commitment to collaboration with our clients and working alongside our trusted trades, our ever-expanding expertise in providing thoughtful and functional design solutions, and our dedication to creating a seamless experience from concept to installation.

We look forward to learning more about you and your home.

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our services

From full-service interior design to tailored consultations, our offerings are designed to meet you where you are — whether you're planning a major renovation or simply need expert guidance.

  • a comprehensive, end-to-end experience tailored to your vision and lifestyle.

    From concept development and spatial planning to material selection, custom millwork, and final installation, we manage every detail with precision and care. We collaborate closely with a trusted network of skilled trades and contractors—relationships we’ve built over time—to ensure your project is executed seamlessly and to the highest standard.

  • a streamlined sourcing and procurement service that ensures every piece specified for your project is expertly selected, ordered, and delivered with care.

    Leveraging trade resources and industry relationships, we manage all logistics—so that you receive elevated, high-quality furnishings and finishes with efficiency and attention to detail.

  • ideal for clients seeking professional insight at any stage of their project. Whether you require strategic design direction, support with layout and finishes, or guidance on next steps, we provide tailored recommendations that align with your goals and elevate the outcome of your space.

    Custom and Hourly options. Please inquire for more details.

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signature style

 

approachable, enduring, layered, effortless

We blend our design approach with your goals - addressing both style and function - to create an interior space that is warm and lived-in, that fits seamlessly into your story.

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We believe the design process should feel as good as the finished space.

 
 
 

Feeling inspired and ready to take the next step with your renovation?

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here’s what some of our clients have to say:

 
 
Testimonials

Working with Catherine was such a great experience. She is incredibly organized, which made the whole process feel easy and stress-free.

She really listened to our vision and collaborated with Out of Line Designs to deliver beautiful custom millwork for our entryway, living room, and dining room that completely transformed the space. We also loved how she reworked our den; she reused pieces we already owned, adding a few new items to give us the extra storage we needed.

Elaine and Anthony

Catherine truly excels at meeting the unique needs of the client while simultaneously focusing on the goals of project completion. She delivered a beautiful product in the expected time frame. As a result, I have more usable space and more storage in my home. As a working single mother, it was important to me that I be as “hands off” from this project as possible, and Catherine went above and beyond to ensure this was the case.

Liz L.

Catherine understood my vision and her design transformed my home into the space I've been thinking about for years. I absolutely could not have done it without her. She helped me see the vision when I needed to be pushed out of my comfort zone but she also heard me when something just wasn't working for me. Her ideas were amazing and I absolutely love everything about the design she created.

Susan E.

After discussing hiring an interior designer to help make our space perfect for our growing family, we saw Catherine on HGTV which prompted us to set up a meeting. She was absolutely lovely right from the start and, after meeting with her, we knew she was a good fit for what we wanted. She worked with us to understand our lifestyle, design preferences and budget, and came back to us with a fantastic design. We couldn't be happier with the work Catherine did for us and look forward to working her again in the future.

Andrew + Kelsi W.

Catherine was fantastic to work with. She really took the time to listen to our preferences and priorities for the space. The work she did really reflected our own design, and she created wonderful spaces to honour special items we have in our life. I would recommend Catherine to anyone in a heartbeat.

Chris + Katherine S.

Catherine was highly recommended to me as someone who was very talented and highly professional. She provided a thorough consultation and took the time to understand my style preferences and taste.  She took note of my preferred colours and created a vision board that really helped me visualize the design coming together, while taking into consideration the style of the other rooms of the house. In the end, she created a design that flowed seamlessly with the design aesthetic of the rest of the house but with a modern update, while adhering to my specified budget. Catherine was very responsive (and patient) to my numerous inquiries and always provided thoughtful ideas and insights. I would highly recommend Catherine to anyone considering making design changes to their home and wouldn’t hesitate to work with her again!

Gail M.

Working with Catherine was an absolute delight. She immediately put us at ease with her approach, illustrating several options for how our home could come together. We have a very odd-shaped living room, so seeing the digital mock-up of the space with furniture in it gave us confidence that our final picks would work well. I would definitely work with Catherine again, as she truly elevated our experience with her expertise and amazing personality!

Heather M-B.

 
 
 
 
 

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