LeAnne Bunnell
Interior DesignerLeAnne Bunnell Interiors Inc.With over two decades immersed in interior design, each project LeAnne undertakes and every client she collaborates with sparks curiosity and excitement. Her team strives for the 'hell-ya' delight of creating homes where families flourish, make memories, and find solace amidst life’s chaos.
Having honed her signature approach to crafting exquisite family homes and an exceptional design experience for her clients, LeAnne mentors and consults with other designers on their path to create their own solid process and a life they love.
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The New Canadian Consumer: Designing Through a More Demanding Economy
No sugarcoating. Just a hard look at the new realities of residential design in Canada and what it now takes to survive and grow.
Design professionals
No sugarcoating. Just a hard look at the new realities of residential design in Canada and what it now takes to survive and grow.
Design professionals no longer sell aspiration alone, they are defending every dollar. Today’s clients are more cautious,
No sugarcoating. Just a hard look at the new realities of residential design in Canada and what it now takes to survive and grow.
Design professionals no longer sell aspiration alone, they are defending every dollar. Today’s clients are more cautious, more informed, and far more demanding. Budgets are scrutinized, projects are slower to move, and firms are being pushed to deliver more while protecting shrinking margins.
This candid conversation unp
No sugarcoating. Just a hard look at the new realities of residential design in Canada and what it now takes to survive and grow.
Design professionals no longer sell aspiration alone, they are defending every dollar. Today’s clients are more cautious, more informed, and far more demanding. Budgets are scrutinized, projects are slower to move, and firms are being pushed to deliver more while protecting shrinking margins.
This candid conversation unpacks what’s really happening behind the scenes: pricing pushback, value engineering battles, longer decision cycles, and rising client expectations. Today’s clients want certainty, speed, customization, and lower costs all at once. Here’s how firms are responding before burnout and bad business decisions take over.
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.
