We hired Emily Griffin and Stephanie Houghton to decorate the client side of our Toronto offices, as well as create a new staff lounge in an unused section of our floor. The job was a combination of decorating and renovation consulting. We were extremely happy with both their process and the end results of their work. They captured perfectly our firm’s culture of being more understated versus flashy in the furniture they chose, and in the materials they used. We also loved how they incorporated our company colours’ tastefully into the design scheme without it feeling contrived. Emily and Stephanie understood exactly what we were looking for and respected our budget throughout the process. The quality of all their work, from the ideas they generated, the craftsmanship of their trades, to the actual products that were delivered, were amazing. The feedback from our clients, everyone in the Toronto offices and most importantly, our colleagues from head office in Calgary, have been overwhelmingly positive and we all love the new space immensely. Our offices now feel finished and inviting and not like other offices in downtown Toronto that often feel sterile and cold. MAWER INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LTD.

I had two of my friends come over to see the condo last night and they were so effusive about what a great job we did: “Such an elegant yet warm and inviting space:, “Absolutely lovely and reads as you”. The last comment was so complimentary to you, Emily…even though it was you that created the floor plans and chose mostly everything in the condo, you actually got into my head and translated / enhanced what it was that I wanted to create. The people that know me feel my presence in the design. Even though we’re not finished yet, well done and kudos to you for absolutely getting me!!! V. RUSSEN

Stephanie Houghton is a gifted interior designer who is passionately committed to her work and really showed up for us. Stephanie listened very carefully and was able to help us develop a vision for our home and ensure it was realized. She came up with an amazing, well thought out, integrated look for our condo, that really reflects who we are and which has a lovely balance, freshness and flow to it throughout. We were a new couple who were just moving into together and Stephanie was very thoughtful in integrating and making use of our varied pieces.

There is no way we could have pulled together all the elements involved in this design on our own, which included: built in closets and book cases in the bedroom; taking down the wall between the kitchen and the den; building in a workspace in the den that included a custom, wall-mounted, American walnut book case and built-in desk; new kitchen which integrated Ikea with custom millwork; a transformed washroom; and hardwood floors throughout. In the washroom, she created new storage space by borrowing part of the front hall closet and knocking down a wall. BILL AND SHARIF

We had the pleasure of working with Emily and Candace on our third floor primary suite and bathroom. From design concept and sourcing of materials, their aesthetic and eye for detail, we could not have been more pleased or offer a higher recommendation. S.RANGER

Emily oversaw a complete kitchen, powder room and master bathroom renovation at our home in Toronto. We were so pleased with her design choices. Emily is both easy to work with and a talented professional. The kitchen was actually shot by House & Home! We look forward to working with her again on future projects in the house. L.FOWLER

We were looking for ideas and a design Professional to refresh our cottage, which was not ancient, but needed to be refreshed. We are busy lawyers with not much spare time and we were blown away by how Emily Griffin was able to deal with our busy schedules, come in under budget and most importantly take our cottage to the highest level. We’ve now hired her for our home in downtown Toronto. She listens but adds value. We got to the point of deferring to her creative ideas. Very happy clients. B.FACEY / J. SOLOWAY

I've worked with a couple of designers in the past, but Stephanie has been the best. Not only does she listen to my needs and budget, she has great taste and is able to enhance my own natural style. She is fun to work with and very thoughtful. She even has my husband talking design and letting her move some of his things around (big, big breakthrough). I can see working with her for years. A.DUNN

Whether a full renovation or a small detail, Emily Griffin brings a level of creativity, professionalism and thoughtfulness that is not only inspiring but invaluable. I have worked with Emily for 8 years and she has not only created a beautiful house but a home that reflects who we are as a family. She takes into account every detail of each project. Emily is passionate, intuitive and budget conscious: a rare combination. Her personal attention to every step of the design process is outstanding; from ensuring I understand the vision, to prompt attention to any of my concerns, she has held my hand through our years together. The result continues to be my dream home. A. COLES

It was a pleasure to work with Emily. Her attention to detail, project management skills and killer creative sense made our renovation meet every hope we could have had for it. We loved this collaboration and the results. We’d highly recommend her. D BOTTERELL

I have done a number of projects with Emily and love working with her. She is professional, incredibly creative, and passionate about design. I love her enthusiasm and energy, and she has a real talent for mixing the old and the new to create impactful and elegant spaces! T.NEWALL

We worked with Emily and Stephanie on the interior design of our living room, dining room and entrance way of our new house. This was the first time we had worked with interior design professionals. Emily and Stephanie made it a fun and extremely creative experience. They were able to balance my budget and vision for the space with creative mix of “save” and “splurge” pieces. We really enjoyed our experience and everyone loves spending time in the spaces they designed. They have become our favourite rooms in the house. Highly recommended. L. FRANCINI

Stephanie, Emily and the Team are incredibly professional. Their patience during the planning process and attention to detail during the construction phase is precisely the reason why our Clubhouse renovation went off without a hitch. I would not hesitate to hire Griffin Houghton once again for any upcoming renovations. M.HORSLEY

Emily and Candace at Griffin Houghton created our bedroom oasis. Their design expertise and approach resulted in us getting a bedroom that was truly personalized to our budget and style. Professional and turn-key. M.MULLEN

We totally enjoyed working with Emily and Stephanie on our new 2 two story addition and a refresh/update of our our existing house. Big project and the result is stunning!!

The ladies brought a sophisticated sense of design to update our traditional home and make if feel more contemporary and up to-date. The new great room and bar are glorious and warm for entertaining and we love our new principle and ensuite rooms - fresh and inviting. The refresh of the existing house looks great and we loved the collaboration - We continue to work with Emily and Steph on an update of our kitchen and can't wait till its done later this year. They even helped us select furniture for our outdoor spaces and they look fantastic! M.REID

Stephanie Houghton did a terrific job on our Nashville vacation home. I particularly felt comfortable with the methodical approach of initial plans and attention to detail and measurements. The overall synergy of matching hard pieces with the theme we were trying to create was a lot of work, but an outcome well beyond my expectations. Stephanie managed GCs and trades extremely well (as none of us were local). We are happy with the effort to fulfill the vision. Great effort. D. COLES

Stephanie is a fantastic designer. She truly understood our personal style and delivered a beautiful and functional result for our main floor renovation. Her taste is impeccable. She always had our best interests at heart and made herself available to us when needed. We are definitely working with Stephanie and Griffin Houghton in our future projects! Highly recommended! C. WUESTHOFF

With great vision and sense of style, Emily guided us through so many decisions for our new country home. She is extremely organized, efficient, and respectful of a budget. She pulled together a mixture of new and old that is perfectly suited to the space and our wish to have a comfortable gathering space for friends and family. We couldn't be happier! C.BLOEMAN

Our house was featured in House & Home! Emily and her team exceeded our expectations and we absolutely love our home. Emily is a professional and handled all of the details so I did not have to worry about anything. I felt that she listened to me and appreciated my style, yet, at other times, pushed me in the right direction when I needed it. The end result is beautiful. K.REIDEL

We hired Stephanie Houghton to help us furnish our new home in the Creemore area. She is an extremely accomplished designer with an abundance of talent and insight, not to mention a delight to hang out with during the process. She understood our budget and guided us through her vision for our home, and we are thrilled with the results. Would recommend her without a doubt as she’s a total pro with amazing taste! A. HUBERT

Emily and Candace did a fantastic job in bringing the small cottage we bought two years ago to life. They helped us from top to bottom, from advising us on the best contractor to the right knob for the dresser. They did multiple floor plans to make sure we got the most out of the space, and made sure to get the project completed on time and within budget. Emily and Candace’s experience and expertise and good nature make them a pleasure to work with. B. MULLER

I hired Stephanie Houghton and I couldn’t be more delighted with the outcome. Steph had an amazing vision for my house – which started out as a kitchen and quickly advanced to me soliciting her to help update nearly the entire house. Every suggestion and design idea Stephanie had was spot-on. Anything from repositioning items in my kitchen for better space efficiency, to opening up a doorway to the ceiling which added so much flow to my upstairs landing, to little touches like custom pillows and beautiful hardware for cabinetry – Steph thought of it all, and it’s made a huge difference. Stephanie also worked so well within my restricted budget. She was always respectful of what I could afford, and pushed me in the right ways to invest where it would really matter (like the new hardwood floor I put in, which COMPLETELY transformed my main floor and was worth every penny!). I can’t say enough positive things about Stephanie and Griffin Houghton Design. Highly, highly recommend!
A HUGGINS