Interior Designer Rosedale
Design-Build Home Renovation for South Rosedale, North Rosedale & Rosedale’s Ravine Lots
As an interior designer in Rosedale, BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc. (BKDP) brings 20+ years of design-build experience to the area’s Georgian Revival, Arts & Crafts and Victorian family homes. South Rosedale and North Rosedale are both Heritage Conservation Districts, and lots along the Rosedale Valley, Park Drive and Moore Park ravines carry their own rules. One integrated team handles design, approvals and construction, and stays accountable for your Rosedale home renovation from the first sketch to the final styling.
A Rosedale Interior Designer Who Knows the Housing Stock
Rosedale was built in two stages. South Rosedale began with the curving streets of the 1854 Rose Park subdivision. It holds pre-1870 Regency and late-Georgian estates, High Victorian and Queen Anne houses, and a large stock of Georgian Revival, English Cottage and Arts & Crafts homes from 1901 to 1920. North Rosedale followed Harton Walker’s 1908 plan and filled in during the 1920s and 30s. The Park Drive Ravine runs between them, and each era calls for a different renovation approach.
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Interior Design & Home Renovation Services in Rosedale
BKDP combines architectural training, interior design and construction management under one roof. A 13-time Best of Houzz winner, BKDP plans each Rosedale renovation around what the house already does well, whether that’s a Georgian Revival plan or Arts & Crafts woodwork, and adds the kitchens, baths and systems a family needs today.
South Rosedale Georgian Revival & Edwardian Homes
Renovate 1901–1920 Georgian Revival, English Cottage and Edwardian houses with new kitchens, baths and additions that follow the heritage plan.
- Addition design
- Kitchen and family room layouts
- Original millwork and trim restoration
- Heritage permit coordination
Victorian & Queen Anne Houses
Careful updates for South Rosedale’s High Victorian, Queen Anne and Richardsonian Romanesque homes from the 1870s to the 1890s.
- Whole-home interior redesign
- Electrical and mechanical upgrades
- Plaster and trim restoration
- Primary suite design
North Rosedale Family Homes
Full-home renovations for the 1920s–30s houses on streets such as Roxborough Drive, Whitney Avenue and Glen Road.
- Whole-home renovation
- Primary suite design
- Custom millwork and built-ins
- Basement finishing
Rosedale Ravine Lots
Renovation planning for homes on the Rosedale Valley, Park Drive, Moore Park and Vale of Avoca ravines, where tree, grading and slope rules apply.
- Ravine permit planning
- TRCA review coordination
- Rear deck and terrace design
- Ravine-view interiors
Complete Interior Design & Build Services for Rosedale
Interior Design Services
- Full Home Interior Design
- Condo Interior Design
- Space Planning
- Lighting Design
- Custom Millwork
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Furniture & Finish Selection
Rosedale Specializations
- Heritage District Renovations
- Georgian Revival Home Updates
- Addition Design
- Century Home Systems Upgrades
- Ravine-Lot Projects
- Custom Millwork & Built-ins
- Kitchen & Family Room Design
- Whole-Home 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 Rosedale Renovations
Rosedale renovations start with the heritage plans. The South Rosedale Heritage Conservation District (By-law 115-2003) covers 1,037 properties, each rated A, B or C, and the North Rosedale HCD (By-law 749-2004) covers 653. Interior work generally doesn’t need a heritage permit, but exterior changes may. In South Rosedale, additions are generally kept below the existing ridge height and should keep the house’s wall-to-window ratio, and the City has recently recommended refusing window and entry changes on some properties. Ravine lots may also fall under the City’s ravine by-law and need TRCA review.
Our century-home work elsewhere in Toronto shows how we approach houses like these. At Modern Classic, a 1908 Tudor in Forest Hill, we expanded a 3,500 sq. ft. house to 7,400 sq. ft. while respecting its architectural character. At Classic Minimalist in Lawrence Park South, we kept a century home’s original facade and fully reworked the interior for how the family lives now.
Transparent Pricing for Rosedale Projects
We believe in honest, upfront pricing so you can plan your investment with confidence.
Apartment & Condo Design Packages
Design only, for suites in Rosedale’s low-rise apartment buildings: space planning, custom storage design, finish selection and complete styling. A full condo renovation runs $80K–$250K+.
Kitchen, Bath & Interior Renovations
Kitchens, bathrooms and interior updates that work with a Rosedale home’s original layout and detailing.
Additions & Luxury Renovations
Additions, custom millwork and premium finishes for South and North Rosedale homes, designed around the heritage plans.
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 Rosedale home to understand how you live, what you want to change, and what the heritage plan and any ravine rules allow.
Design Development
Using 3D visualization, we develop detailed design concepts so you can see your finished Rosedale interior before construction starts.
Project Coordination
Our project management team handles permit and heritage 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 Rosedale 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 Rosedale does BKDP serve?
BKDP works across Rosedale, from the CP rail line south to Rosedale Valley Road and from Yonge Street east to Bayview Avenue. That includes South Rosedale streets such as Crescent Road, Chestnut Park, Castle Frank Crescent and Dale Avenue, and North Rosedale streets such as Roxborough Drive, Whitney Avenue and Glen Road.
Do I need a heritage permit to renovate a Rosedale home?
For interior work, generally not. The Ontario Heritage Act requires a permit to alter any part of a property in a Heritage Conservation District other than the interior, and painting, like-for-like repairs, eavestroughs, storm windows and work not visible from the street are typically exempt. When a project needs a building permit, heritage review is folded into that application. Street-visible work without a building permit, such as window replacement, skylights, AC units or masonry cleaning, may need a heritage permit from City staff.
Can I build an addition on a South Rosedale home?
Often, yes, within limits. The South Rosedale plan generally keeps additions below the existing ridge height and asks new work to keep the house’s wall-to-window ratio. It says demolition of A- and B-rated buildings is “to be vigorously opposed,” so most projects add to the existing house rather than replace it. On ravine lots, the plan says building down into the slope is now prohibited. We review the plan, the zoning and the lot at the first consultation.
How much does a home renovation in Rosedale 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 with additions. 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 Rosedale 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 heritage review, a ravine permit or TRCA approval, that adds time before construction starts, so we plan for it from the beginning.
Do ravine lots in Rosedale need extra permits?
They can. Lots along the Rosedale Valley, Park Drive, Moore Park and Vale of Avoca ravines may fall under the City’s Ravine and Natural Feature Protection By-law, which requires a permit to injure or remove trees, place fill or change the grade. Some may also need a permit from the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. We check a property’s status early and build the approval time into the schedule.
“It was a gigantic project and Fardid and his team managed every detail of it meticulously. They did the design, the build and project managed the construction. … I think the secret to what worked is they were 100% accountable.”— Liz, Summerhill — century home redesign