Our aim is to make the design experience technically flawless and completely professional from the first meeting to the final coat of paint. Our team of interior design professionals, technical CAD operators, and 3D specialists ensure that we surpass your project needs and expectations.

Along with our skill and creativity, we bring over 25 years of experience in interior design, project management, and custom millwork to each of our projects. Our lead interior designers have design degrees and are registered professionals with the IDIBC (Interior Design Institute of BC).

Our Team

Lori Sutherland Burns

Founder & Principal Designer

Lori Sutherland Burns is the founder and principal designer of Studio Ten. She has a Degree in Interior Design from the Faculty of Architecture at the University of Manitoba and has been a professional interior designer for more than two decades, specializing in a wide variety of projects that include hospitality, retail, office, multi-unit and single family luxury homes.

She has worked as a design lead with notable professional Vancouver design firms and has been the director of Studio Ten since it opened its’ doors in 1998. Lori has been a faculty member in the interior design program at BCIT since 2006, and is currently the Program Head for the Residential Interiors program. She is NCIDQ certified (National Council for Interior Design Qualification), and is a registered professional member of IDIBC (Interior Design Institute of BC).

Kelli Cha, DID
Interior Designer and Studio Manager

Kelli designs with extreme thoughtfulness and a wonderfully high level of creativity in addition to being our Studio Coordinator. She keeps our projects organized with her sharp attention to detail, and never fails to select the absolutely perfect products and finishes for our designs. Kelli is a BCIT grad and we are so fortunate to have her heading our team.

Taylor Gray, BID
Interior Designer

Taylor is incredibly creative and we are always in awe of her ability to create the most unique and innovative millwork & feature wall designs. Her level of skill with 3D renderings and drawing production is second to none. Taylor obtained her Bachelor Degree from the Art Institute and is well on her way to making her mark in the industry.

Scope of Work

Concept Development and Branding

Code Analysis and Budgeting

Universal Design and Accessibility Conversions

Space Planning and Volume Development

Kitchen and Bath Planning

Appliance and Plumbing Fixture Selection and Placement

Builder Packages for Development Projects

Cabinetry Design and Custom Millwork

Color Consulting

Fireplace Design and Construction Details

Materials and Finishes Specifications

Finishes Plans and Elevations

Permit Drawings for Legal Suite Applications

Electrical Plans

Reflected Ceiling Plans and Lighting Layout

Lighting Fixture and Hardware Selection

Doors, Stairs, Trim Details and Panelling Design

Exterior Color and Materials Consulting

Furniture Selection and Custom Design

Artwork, Accessories and Styling

Wine Rooms and Specialty Millwork

Client Testimonials

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