Māk Interiors is a full-service Interior Design studio in the heart of Vancouver’s Gastown neighbourhood.

We are a group of passionate design professionals focused on creating thoughtful spaces, tailored to the people who use them.

We’ve built a reputation for great client relationships and a fresh approach to design through transparency and connection. We’re open and honest with our clients because we need them to be open and honest with us.

Our Team

Amber Kingsnorth, RID LEED AP

Amber Kingsnorth, RID LEED AP

Principal, Founder

Amber is a Registered Interior Designer and LEED Accredited Professional. She founded Māk Interiors in early 2012 based on the idea of providing thoughtful design and approachable, engaging service. In her nearly 16 years of experience in interiors, she has designed everything from corporate offices to hotels, retail stores to private homes. As studio Principal, Amber oversees project goals and milestones, empowering and supporting the team to do their best work. A passionately curious person, a risk taker, and self-described business nerd, Amber’s favorite part of her job is connecting with clients and learning about their brands and cultures.

Colin Billinghurst

Colin Billinghurst

Principal, Co-Founder

Colin wears many hats at Māk focused on business development, client management and operations, ensuring that the business of design runs smoothly. His easy yet direct communication style ensures that all parties are informed at every turn, issues are addressed clearly, and expectations are met. With nearly 20 years of experience in branding and marketing, Colin also leads the graphics team at the studio. Colin provides brand direction, environmental graphics, and wayfinding elements that are fully integrated into each space.

Eugenie Tam, RID

Eugenie Tam, RID

Designer

With extensive knowledge of construction and building techniques in high traffic commercial settings, Eugenie effortlessly combines practical design choices with forward thinking aesthetics. Her experience includes a variety of retail, office, restaurants and residential projects. Her pragmatic approach to design and project coordination is invaluable. A team player through & through, Eugenie is always willing problem solve with her team mates and improve upon existing systems.

Ashley Mortensen, BID

Ashley Mortensen, BID

Designer

Ashley’s fresh approach to interiors and keen eye for detail lead to thoughtful spaces for Clients in commercial and residential spaces. Ashley enjoys working through the various stages of the design process and her enthusiasm is endless. Her strength is not only her ability to create innovative concepts and detailed designs but in engaging with team members, clients, and collaborators in meaningful ways, creating a smooth project experience for all.

Kristina Palazzi, DID

Kristina Palazzi, DID

Designer

Relocating to Vancouver in search of a change in scenery and elevated design inspiration, Kristina is always reminding us of the beauty we often take for granted. She sees things with fresh eyes and reflects that in her designs in an effortless way. Her unique background in both fine arts and her family’s tile & stone business gives her a passion for specifying interior finishes while developing creative concepts. She also happens to be dynamite with a spreadsheet!

Megan Wu, BID

Megan Wu, BID

Designer

Megan is new to design and brings a deep curiosity to the team. She was exposed to carpentry by her father, who encouraged her to explore the mix of creativity and function that interior design offers. Thanks Dad! Her empathy to understand how people work, play, and engage in a space is a huge asset, as is her collaborative and supportive presence in the studio.

Aaron Mclean, RID, BID

Aaron Mclean, RID, BID

Senior Designer

With over 15 years of experience as a Senior Designer, Aaron brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the Mãk team. Coming from a variety of commercial design projects, including large institutional and workplace, Aaron brings a calm enthusiasm to any project. He is service and group focused, believing any type of design project is an opportunity to create a meaningful experience. He loves construction details and an artist by nature, welcomes technical and creative challenges.
How We Roll

How We Roll

We believe that getting to know our clients is our greatest investment in any interior design project. That’s how we create spaces that can best serve them and their own customers, patients, clients and guests.

A deeper understanding of our clients results in a more thoughtful design process and spaces that express their style in unique and meaningful ways.

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Māk (rhymes with cake) is a Vancouver interior design firm located in the heart of Gastown. We specialize in commercial interiors and select residential projects. From corporate office and hospitality to retail and private homes, we are your guides to creating spaces that tell your story.

Māk Interiors
205-309 W Cordova Street
Vancouver BC, V6B 1E5

604-685-0622
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