We built our studio on the belief that there’s a difference between a house and a home. Opened in 2010 and helmed by a passionate team of artists, business women, project managers and interior stylists who have turned their obsession for incredible spaces into luxe residential design projects. Based in Toronto, available internationally.

  • President & Principal Designer

    Ali earned her B.A. from Huron College at Western University in London, Ontario and followed with an Interior Design Diploma from The International Academy of Design in Toronto. She opened Ali Budd Interiors in 2010 and has worked on multi-million dollar projects with professional athletes and influential business leaders across North America. Her work has garnered international recognition, making Ali one of today’s “must-have” interior designers with her work featured in Vogue, ELLE Décor, House & Home, Domino, and Architectural Digest.

    Ali is hosting a design TV series called House of Ali which is currently streaming on Hulu in the U.S., and on HGTV Canada.

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    Favourite part of working at ABI / I genuinely wake up in the morning excited to go in to the office. Every day is different and brings new challenges. And also working alongside the most incredible and brilliant women in the industry.

    Dream design travel destination / Mexico City & India - A lesson in colour. 

    Favourite room to design / Kitchen. I love the functionality and the beauty. It’s the star of the home where everyone is drawn to and I love surprising people with a Kitchen unlike anyone else’s.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / Phone charger (that always gets stolen), concealer & tape measure. 

    Coffee order / Grande Americano miso, non-fat milk and 1 pump of Cinnamon Dolce.

    Favourite design quote / ‘Timeless, not traditional’ - Michael Kors

  • Chief Operating Officer

    What part of the design process excites you the most / Presentations! Seeing everything laid out on the table the morning of the presentation

    What’s inspiring you these days / Travel, Culture, Love – I keep telling everyone that all I want from life is to spend time with the people I love (family + good hearted people), eat good food, have feel good conversations and travel to beautiful places. Not too much to ask for, right?

    Three things you can’t live without / Family is number one. Next to this I would say a sense of purpose and good friends. If I am thinking surface level, then I would say the internet, moisturizer, hair care.

  • Design Director

    What part of the design process excites you the most / Sourcing from our amazing library of finishes and bringing our ideas to life with renderings. Also, that moment when all of our finishes (tile, millwork etc.) start to get installed and our design begins to come together.

    What’s inspiring you these days / My trip to Paris. Every single castle, gallery and café interior, and architectural moment was to die for.

    Three things you can’t live without / My Nespresso, a good pair of heels, and my hair product (can’t travel anywhere without a bottle of curl keeper and hair mousse!)

  • Senior Designer

    Favourite part of working at ABI /The team, obviously! Such an incredible group of women to collaborate with every day.

    Dream design travel destination / Morocco. The colours and the architectural details are so dreamy.

    Favourite room to design / I love designing kitchens. They are the heart of the home, and where the family spends the most time, so there is so much love and thought that goes into this room. It’s also interesting to learn how different people live.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / A high protein snack, a secret stash of my favourite fabrics, and a multitude of coloured markers.

    Coffee order / Regular latte!

    Favourite design quote / ‘Quality is remembered long after the price is forgotten’ - Aldo Gucci

  • Senior Designer

    Favourite part of working at ABI / The camaraderie here is truly unmatched – I have a deep respect for all of women here at ABI. There’s such a great energy here at the office that is hard to put into words. They inspire me every day, both personally and professionally!

    Dream design travel destination / Mexico City, Morocco, and Italy of course (after all, I am Italian).

    Favourite room to design / Surprisingly, I love thinking through the function of a primary bathroom and really understanding how our clients live to make it the most serene, luxurious, yet highly functional space that feels personal to our client’s needs.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / My blue light glasses (a new essential as of late), The latest issue of AD, and multi vitamins (courtesy of Ali!).

    Coffee order / A cortado with oat milk!

    Favourite design quote / ‘As per my last email’ 

  • Operations and Procurement Manager

    Favourite part of working at ABI / First and foremost, Ali has an amazing way of making you feel truly special and valued. Being part of such a supportive and passionate team that cares deeply about their work and knows how to balance work with a great sense of humour. It’s so fulfilling to be part of this journey and to see how our work transforms people’s lives and homes.

    Dream design travel destination / It would be Japan. Its rich culture, history, and unique way of blending tradition with modernity are very intriguing to me. I’m also fascinated by the deep respect for craftsmanship and the philosophy of wabi-sabi, which values imperfection and simplicity - concepts that resonate far beyond design.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / Notebook, calculator & hand cream.

    Coffee order / A cup of Turkish coffee. But if it’s not an option, a good black coffee with a bit of sugar - simple, strong, and just the right thing to keep me focused.

  • Order & Logistics

    Favourite part of working at ABI / Seeing everything come together in a reveal, its a culmination of everyone's hard work and seeing a vision come to life is incredible. 

    Dream design travel destination / I really wanna explore Asia - hoping to start with Thailand.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / Snacks, hand cream, lip balm.

    Coffee order / Matcha latte no sugar with vanilla sweet cream subbed for my milk.

  • Intermediate Designer

    Favourite part of working at ABI / The opportunity to come up with innovative and unique designs with an insanely talented group of women.

    Dream design travel destination / Right now? Copenhagen.

    Favourite room to design / Powder rooms because I think people are willing to take risks so it’s a great place to stretch creatively.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / My note book, various lip products & a roll of paper towel.

    Coffee order / Just inject me with caffeine I don’t care how it gets there!

    Favourite design quote / ‘Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and remove the last accessory you’ve put on’ - Coco Chanel

  • Intermediate Designer

    Favourite part of working at ABI / The obvious answer is this incredibly talented team. Professionally speaking, having the opportunity to express and challenge your creative muscle in new ways daily. 

    Dream design travel destination / Turkey and South Africa.

    Favourite room to design / Any room where the client is willing to push boundaries.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / Gum, lip balm & papermate felt tip pens. 

    Coffee order / Iced Cappuccino.

    Favourite design quote / ‘The details are not the details. They make the design’ – Charles Eames

  • Associate Designer

    Favourite part of working at ABI / This amazing team, our creative process, and the incredible clients. 

    Dream design travel destination / I’d love to design in Paris/France or somewhere in the Middle East. I’m so inspired by the intricate details and use of bold colours.

    Favourite room to design / Great Rooms & Family rooms.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / Crystals (to bring the good energy of course), noise cancelling headphones, a screwdriver.

    Coffee order / Depending on the season/weather, hot or iced chai latte with lactose free milk.

    Favourite design quote / ‘interior design is a business of trust’ 

  • Associate Designer

    Favourite part of working at ABI / Being a part of such a strong, nurturing, and supportive community of women. The amount of laughs we share also contribute to such a healthy work environment where I feel excited stepping into everyday. 

    Dream design travel destination / Europe is always my favourite place to travel for design inspiration, specifically, Italy. They have a blend of design elements, natural materials and rich colours, as well as beautifully intricate architectural details that are simply not executed the same anywhere else. 

    Favourite room to design / It’s so hard to choose! I think I’d have to say kitchens because I love focusing on the functionality while providing opportunities to be creative with the execution. I also enjoy the aspect of getting to use a combination of textures and materials that help to stimulate their emotions and moods when stepping into the space.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / Lip balm, a really good gel pen, and snacks.

    Coffee order / On a daily basis Black. But occasionally an iced caramel macchiato. 

  • Associate Designer

    Favourite part of working at ABI / Getting to create some of the most unique, fun designs and truly being free to explore creativity. Oh, and working alongside the absolute best team ever!

    Dream design travel destination / California! Designing a home in the Hidden Hills would be a dream come true.

    Favourite room to design / The living room – its where you can really experiment with shapes, textures, and colours. Plus, I’m a sucker for a bold, fun-shaped lounge chair.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / Lip chap (I’m slightly addicted), gum, and a mini measuring tape-because you never know when you’ll need one.

    Coffee order / A London fog or a chai tea latte – cant go wrong with either!

    Favourite design quote / ‘Design is the art of making things useful and beautiful.’

  • Favourite part of working at ABI / The laughs and constant inspiration from my coworkers.

    Dream design travel destination / Milan!!! Timeless elegance with an edgy. There’s inspiration all over this glamorous city.

    Favourite room to design / Powder rooms or primary bathrooms because I’m a sucker for a good bathroom mirror selfie.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / Elisabeth Arden 8 hour cream (best product ever), my planner, gum.

    Coffee order / House blend with a splash of cream (iced version for summer).

  • Manager, Strategic Partnerships

    Favourite part of working at ABI / Every day is different, and I love the creativity the team continually brings to the table!

    Dream design travel destination / Corisca, France.

    Three most important things in your desk drawer / Lip balm, hand cream and pen+notepad.

    Coffee order / Tall pike in a grande cup with an inch of steamed almond milk.