Interior Designer North York
Design-Build Home Renovation for Ledbury Park, Hoggs Hollow, York Mills & Willowdale
As an interior designer in North York, BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc. (BKDP) brings 20+ years of design-build experience to the area’s post-war bungalows, English-country homes and newer replacement houses. Our North York projects include Park Modern, an interior redesign built on clean lines and restrained finishes, and kitchen, family room and bathroom renovations in Ledbury Park. One integrated team handles design, permits and construction, and stays accountable for your North York home renovation from the first sketch to the final styling.
A North York Interior Designer Who Knows the Housing Stock
North York’s housing changes from one pocket to the next. Hoggs Hollow was first subdivided in 1856, and most of its homes are English-country styles built between the 1920s and 1960s. The Bridle Path was laid out from the late 1940s on two- to four-acre lots. Ledbury Park, whose streets are named after Walter Scott’s works, began as post-war bungalows, and Willowdale mixes pre-war and post-war houses with large replacement homes built since the early 1990s.
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Interior Design & Home Renovation Services in North York
BKDP combines architectural training, interior design and construction management under one roof. A 13-time Best of Houzz winner, BKDP plans each North York renovation around how your family lives and what the lot allows, whether that’s opening up a post-war bungalow in Ledbury Park, updating an English-country home in Hoggs Hollow or fitting out a condo on Yonge Street.
Ledbury Park & Willowdale Post-War Homes
Rework post-war bungalows and houses into open, bright family homes, with kitchens and family rooms planned around how you use them.
- Open-concept conversions
- Kitchen and family room design
- Second-storey additions
- Basement finishing
Hoggs Hollow & York Mills Homes
Update English-country homes from the 1920s–60s with new kitchens, baths and additions that suit the original design.
- Rear addition design
- Original millwork and trim restoration
- Ravine-lot renovation planning
- Electrical and mechanical upgrades
Bridle Path & Custom Replacement Homes
Interior design and construction management for large homes on generous North York lots, from single rooms to whole floors.
- Whole-home interior design
- Primary suite and spa bathroom design
- Custom millwork and built-ins
- Lighting design
Willowdale & Yonge Street Condos
Efficient, well-finished interiors for the condo towers along Yonge Street in Willowdale.
- Condo interior design
- Custom storage solutions
- Kitchen and bath updates
- Condo board approval support
Complete Interior Design & Build Services for North York
Interior Design Services
- Full Home Interior Design
- Condo Interior Design
- Space Planning
- Lighting Design
- Custom Millwork
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Furniture & Finish Selection
North York Specializations
- Post-War Bungalow Renovations
- Kitchen & Family Room Design
- Spa Bathroom Design
- Rear Addition Design
- Open Concept Conversions
- Ravine-Lot Projects
- Replacement Home Interiors
- Condo Interior Design
Construction & Renovation
- Full Home Renovations
- Kitchen Renovations
- Bathroom Renovations
- Rear and Side Additions
- Basement Finishing
- Custom Built-ins
- Electrical Upgrades
- Plumbing Updates
Project Management
- Design-Build Integration
- Permit Coordination
- Contractor Management
- Timeline Management
- Budget Control
- Quality Assurance
Local Knowledge for North York Renovations
Hoggs Hollow, the Bridle Path, Ledbury Park and Willowdale aren’t Heritage Conservation Districts, so most North York projects turn on zoning and ravines. Knock-down rebuilds and larger additions often need a minor variance from the Committee of Adjustment, commonly for side yards, height or building length. Lots along the West Don valley through Hoggs Hollow and the Bridle Path, and along Wilket Creek and Sunnybrook, can fall under Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) regulation and the City’s ravine by-law, and the City can’t issue a building permit until TRCA has cleared the work.
Our North York work ranges from whole interiors to single rooms. At Park Modern we redesigned a home’s interiors around clean lines, balanced proportions and upscale finishes. In Ledbury Park, Elegant Simplicity reworked a kitchen and family room with custom cabinetry and a neutral palette, and Serene Elegance turned a bathroom into a calm retreat with a two-person shower, a double-sink vanity and a freestanding tub beside a new window.
Transparent Pricing for North York Projects
We believe in honest, upfront pricing so you can plan your investment with confidence.
Condo Design Packages
Design only, for Willowdale and Yonge Street condos: space planning, custom storage design, finish selection and complete styling. A full condo renovation runs $80K–$250K+.
Kitchen, Bath & Bungalow Renovations
Kitchens, family rooms, bathrooms and open-concept conversions for Ledbury Park and Willowdale homes.
Additions & Luxury Renovations
Rear additions, custom millwork and premium finishes for Hoggs Hollow, York Mills and Ledbury Park homes.
Full Home Design-Build
End-to-end design and construction management for complete home transformations. One integrated team, one accountable process, from concept to completion.
Our Proven Design Process
Discovery & Planning
An in-depth consultation at your North York home to understand how you live, what you want to change, and what the lot, zoning and any ravine rules allow.
Design Development
Using 3D visualization, we develop detailed design concepts so you can see your finished North York interior before construction starts.
Project Coordination
Our project management team handles permit applications, contractor scheduling and delivery coordination, so you aren’t managing trades yourself.
Seamless Installation
We finish with curated furniture, art placement and styling details that make your North York home distinctly yours.
Meet the Award-Winning Founders
Fardid Biglar & Kenneth Ho
Co-Founders & Principal Designers
Fardid Biglar and Kenneth Ho met while studying architecture at the University of Toronto, where they quickly discovered a natural synergy—every time they collaborated, their work consistently earned top marks. After gaining experience across the fields of interior design, architecture, kitchen design, and furniture manufacturing, they decided to team up once again—this time to create something entirely new.
Drawing on their complementary strengths, they co-founded BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc. (BKDP) in 2005 with a clear vision: to elevate residential design in Toronto through thoughtful architecture, highly personalized interiors, and a more streamlined approach to the design-build process.
Recognizing the complexity and fragmentation of traditional renovation models, they set out to reimagine the client experience—delivering not only exceptional design, but also a simplified, transparent process. Their goal was to bring high design and a sense of everyday luxury to renovation projects grounded in creativity, practicality, collaboration, and execution.
That founding vision continues to shape the firm’s work today, setting BKDP apart as a leader in thoughtful, integrated residential design. Their work has been nationally recognized and widely published, reflecting a partnership built on trust, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to detail. Together, they lead a firm where every space tells a story—and every detail matters.
Fardid Biglar
Co-Founder & Principal 
Kenneth Ho
Co-Founder & Principal Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of North York does BKDP serve?
BKDP works across North York, including Ledbury Park, Hoggs Hollow, York Mills, the Bridle Path and Willowdale. Our completed North York projects include Park Modern, and Elegant Simplicity and Serene Elegance in Ledbury Park. Lawrence Park and Bedford Park were part of the former Town of North Toronto, not North York. For those streets, see our Midtown page.
Should I renovate or rebuild my North York bungalow?
It depends on the house, the lot and your plans. Many post-war homes in Ledbury Park and Willowdale have been replaced by larger houses since the 1990s, but a sound bungalow can often be opened up, extended or given a second storey instead. Knock-down rebuilds and larger additions often need a minor variance from the Committee of Adjustment, commonly for side yards, height or building length. We assess the structure, zoning and budget at the first consultation.
Do ravine lots in North York need extra permits?
They can. Lots along the West Don valley in Hoggs Hollow and the Bridle Path, and near Wilket Creek and Sunnybrook, may fall within the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority’s regulated area, and the City’s Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law protects the trees there. TRCA must issue a permit or clearance before the City can issue a building permit, so we check a property’s status early and build the approval time into the schedule.
How much does a home renovation in North York cost?
It depends on the scope, size and finishes. BKDP’s projects typically range from $25,000 for a design-only condo package and $80,000–$250,000+ for a full condo renovation, to $500,000+ for full home renovations. We provide transparent, fixed-fee quotes upfront so there are no surprises. Book a free consultation for an estimate on your project.
How long does a North York renovation take?
A focused kitchen or bathroom renovation typically takes 8–14 weeks from design approval to completion. A full home renovation or addition can take 4–10 months. If the project needs a Committee of Adjustment variance or TRCA approval, that adds time before construction starts, so we plan for it from the beginning.
Do you renovate condos in North York?
Yes. For condos along Yonge Street in Willowdale, we handle space planning, kitchens, bathrooms, storage and finishes. Changes that touch the building’s common elements generally need condo board approval, and usually a registered agreement under the Condominium Act, so we prepare drawings for the board early in the process.
“The job entailed a complete overhaul of the finishes and we wanted to improve flow and brightness by removing some walls. … Fardid ensured that their crew stuck to the pre-determined schedule and budget. … Fardid and Ken listen and come up with the most efficient and effective solution.”— Phillip, North York — major redesign of a 1970s house