‘Thoughtful Residential Interior Design’

Material samples and swatches labeled 'ITALIAN MERINO WOOL VELVET,' 'COVERLET | OTTER,' and 'BELLO | GREY' arranged on display boards.

About

ARQ Design is a residential interior design studio based in Toronto. We are focused on creating thoughtful, refined, and functional homes. With a balance of creativity and technical expertise, we thoughtfully guide clients through renovations and interiors designed around the way they live.

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Our Core Values

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Thoughtful

At ARQ Design, we believe great design begins with intention. We take a thoughtful approach to every project, carefully considering how each space will function, feel, and support our clients’ everyday lives. From space planning to material selections, every decision is made with purpose to create homes that feel cohesive, personal, and deeply connected to the people who live in them.

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Refined

We value timeless, elevated interiors that feel both polished and approachable. Our design philosophy focuses on clean lines, layered textures, balanced materials, and intentional details that create a sense of warmth and sophistication. Rather than following trends, we strive to design spaces that feel enduring, curated, and effortlessly livable.

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Functional

Beautiful design should work seamlessly in everyday life. We prioritize practical layouts, thoughtful planning, and solutions tailored to each client’s lifestyle to ensure every space is as functional as it is beautiful. Whether designing for a growing family, entertaining, or everyday routines, we create homes that are designed to be lived in and enjoyed.

Modern kitchen with white cabinets, gold hardware, a kitchen island with a marble countertop, stainless steel appliances, and large windows with white plantation shutters.
Modern white kitchen with island, two bar stools, pendant lighting, large window, and built-in appliances.
Interior of a room with light-colored cabinets, a decorative wallpapered archway, and tiled floor.
Modern kitchen with white and wood cabinetry, a central island with bar stools, a stove with a range hood, and a window on the right side.
Living room entertainment wall with a mounted flat-screen TV above a modern fireplace with white rocks inside. Shelves on both sides holding decorative items such as art pieces, a sculpture, and books. A woven basket is on the floor to the left.