Interior designer · Vancouver, BC

A Vancouver interior designer for homes that actually work

I’m Samena Hart. I’ve been designing Vancouver homes since 2009, from Kitsilano character houses to East Van kitchens and Mount Pleasant condos: renovations, new builds, single rooms and furnishing, all designed and rendered before anything is built.

Local, honest, and designed before it’s built.

Since 2009Designing homes in Vancouver and on Vancouver Island
5.0 on Google33 reviews and counting
Kitsilano Studio1734 W 3rd Ave, by appointment
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Concept rendering of a South Vancouver dining room with a full wall of walnut millwork, designed by HART HOUS

Concept rendering · A HART HOUS design.

Where I work

Neighbourhoods I know

Every Vancouver neighbourhood builds a little differently. These are the ones I’ve designed in, and the homes I see most.

Kitsilano Character homes, laneway houses and condos close to the beach. Concept: Passive Laneway New Build →
Mount Pleasant Older houses split into suites, and newer condos along Main.
East Vancouver Vancouver Specials and working family kitchens. Concept: Galley Kitchen →
South Granville Classic apartments and family homes near the Granville strip. Concept: Kitchen & Millwork →Concept: Condo Kitchen →
Cambie Village Craftsman houses and newer townhomes near Cambie Street.
North Vancouver Homes built around views, storage and the outdoors. Concept: Custom Millwork →
West Vancouver Larger homes, big views and West Coast modern architecture.
Burnaby Family homes and condos, from Metrotown towers to quiet streets.
The studio Meet me at the studio 1734 W 3rd Ave, Vancouver, BC V6J 1K4, in Kitsilano. Visits are by appointment, so the time is yours.
No travel fee within 10 km of the studioBeyond that, travel is quoted up front
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Designing for how Vancouver builds

Local homes come with local rules. Knowing them early saves time and money.

01Vancouver Specials + character homesLow ceilings, split levels and dated layouts. I design with the house, not against it, so the update feels like it belongs.You get · a plan that fits the house02Strata + condo rulesMany buildings need strata approval before work starts. A finished design means you know exactly what you’re asking them to approve.You get · a clear ask03Your contractor + permitsBigger changes often need a City of Vancouver permit. Once your design is final, I work with your contractor as they take it through pricing, permits and the build.You get · one design, carried through

Designed in Vancouver

See all concepts
Concept rendering of an East Vancouver galley kitchen in white oak with a glass door to the garden
Galley Kitchen RenovationEast Vancouver · Lived in
Concept rendering of a South Granville kitchen with sage green cabinetry and a brass faucet
Kitchen + Dining MillworkSouth Granville · Concept
Concept rendering of the 12th & Granville condo kitchen with open walnut shelving and a porcelain backsplash
Condo Kitchen RenovationFairview · Concept
Concept rendering of a North Vancouver window seat with built-in oak shelving
Living Room MillworkNorth Vancouver · Lived in
Vancouver clients
A thoughtful, funky, well-designed kitchen on budget
Jaclyn Cummings · Kitchen Renovation · Vancouver, BC
“Her passion and excitement for her work is palpable and infectious.”Thomas Oben · Vancouver, BC
“She never pushed her own products or agenda.”Annabelle Glass · Vancouver, BC
Services in Vancouver

Start wherever you are

Before we talk

What Vancouver homeowners ask first.All FAQs
Do you work in my neighbourhood?+

If you’re in Vancouver, on the North Shore or in Burnaby, yes, in person. Further afield, it’s E-Design. Tell me where you are on the discovery call and I’ll be straight with you.

Can I visit your studio?+

Yes, by appointment. The studio is at 1734 W 3rd Ave in Kitsilano.

Do you charge for travel?+

There’s no travel fee within 10 km of the studio. Beyond that, travel is quoted up front, before anything is booked.

Tell me about your space

No pressure. I’ll send a few quick questions first, so I come prepared.

Free15 minutesReply within 1 business day
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