Jane Lockhart
Interior DesignerJane Lockhart DesignJane Lockhart, BAAID, Principal Interior Designer at Jane Lockhart Design
While some kids grow up playing with dollhouses, Jane Lockhart grew up designing, building, and refurnishing hers. Today, she channels her decades of experience to deliver award-winning luxury spaces to her growing list of commercial and residential clientele. She’s also a popular television personality, author, spokesperson, and one of Canada’s best-known experts in the world of design and colour.
Jane Lockhart Design is an award-winning interior design firm based in Toronto offering clients premium level knowledge, creativity and competency through all phases of their project.
Launched in 1997, Jane Lockhart Design specializes in interior design and renovation for luxury retail, hospitality, home-building and residential clients across North America. With a team of detail-driven design professionals, Jane Lockhart Design creates beautiful spaces people love.
The Realities of Sourcing in Canada: Navigating Limitations and Opportunities
Designers are under increasing pressure to source locally, but the reality isn’t always straightforward. Not everything is made in Canada, lead times
…Designers are under increasing pressure to source locally, but the reality isn’t always straightforward. Not everything is made in Canada, lead times can vary, and clients still expect access to global brands, especially at the high end. Even sourcin
…Designers are under increasing pressure to source locally, but the reality isn’t always straightforward. Not everything is made in Canada, lead times can vary, and clients still expect access to global brands, especially at the high end. Even sourcing through Canadian divisions of international companies can come with limitations around inventory, customization, and timelines.
This session takes a candid look at what can realistically be sourced i
Designers are under increasing pressure to source locally, but the reality isn’t always straightforward. Not everything is made in Canada, lead times can vary, and clients still expect access to global brands, especially at the high end. Even sourcing through Canadian divisions of international companies can come with limitations around inventory, customization, and timelines.
This session takes a candid look at what can realistically be sourced in Canada today and where designers may still need to look beyond. From appliances and stone to fixtures and specialty products, we’ll unpack the trade-offs between local and global sourcing, and how to make smart, strategic decisions that balance availability, budget, timelines, and client expectations.
