PURE Design

What PURE Design does

PURE Design Inc. is a privately held, founder-owned interior design firm headquartered in West Vancouver, British Columbia, founded in 2000 by principal Ami McKay. The company operates as a full-service design-build studio with an in-house construction management team that oversees projects from concept development through completion, integrating architectural planning, custom millwork design, finish selections, procurement, and project oversight under a single accountable structure. This integrated delivery model distinguishes PURE from pure-play design consultancies and supports both residential renovations (kitchens, bathrooms, full-home transformations) and boutique commercial/hospitality interiors for hotels, creative offices, retail, and wellness centres.

Revenue is generated primarily through professional design fees and procurement/project management markups on residential and commercial projects, supplemented by a secondary transactional stream via the PURE Design Shoppe, which sells furniture and home goods to consumers and offers a 20% trade discount to interior designers, stylists, and architects. The go-to-market motion is consultative and relationship-driven, relying on earned media (Architectural Digest Spain/Mexico, House & Home, Western Living, Magnolia Network television series 'Vancouver Reno'), referrals, and an active content/blog presence to drive a 'Book a Consultation' inbound flow targeting high-net-worth residential clients in the Lower Mainland, Whistler, Gulf Islands, and select international markets.

The firm is differentiated by Ami McKay's NKBA 'Western Canada's Interior Designer of the Year' recognition and its stated commitment to organic, sustainable materials sourced through a global supplier network. The firm operates with a headcount of 1–10, holds no disclosed external investment, and generates no public revenue figures.

Name

PURE Design

Legal name

Pure Design Inc.

Website

https://purebyamimckay.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PURE Design is a West Vancouver-based, founder-owned interior design and design-build firm offering full-service residential renovations and boutique commercial interiors, with an in-house construction team and a retail/trade Shoppe division serving high-net-worth clients across British Columbia and select international markets.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Interior Design Services

NAICS

Interior Design Services (541410)

SIC

General Bldg Contractors - Residential Bldgs (1520)

akta.pro primary industry

Interior Design Services (BPAHAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Residential Design-Build & Renovation-Integrated Builders (IMAFABAE), Luxury Whole-Home Renovation (High-End Finishes & Custom Build) (HSAPAEAI)

Keywords

• Interior design services
• Home renovation services
• Residential interior design
• Commercial interior design
• Design build firm

Headquarters

HQ city

Vancouver

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Interior Design Services: Full-service interior design including concept development, architectural planning, custom millwork design, finish selections, procurement, and full project oversight. Revenue is generated through professional design fees and markups on procurement/project management.
2. Home Renovations: Design-driven renovations from kitchens and bathrooms to full-home transformations. As a design-build firm, they manage the entire renovation process with in-house construction team.
3. Commercial Interior Design: Commercial interior design for hotels, creative office spaces, retail locations, and wellness centres. Includes procurement and project oversight.
4. Product Sales (Shoppe): Trade pricing program offering 20% discount to interior designers, stylists, and architects. Sale of furniture and décor items through their retail shoppe.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PURE Design is a full-service interior design and design-build firm that delivers residential interior design, home renovations, and boutique commercial/hospitality interior design with in-house construction management. Services span concept development, architectural planning, custom millwork design, finish selections, procurement, and full project oversight from concept to completion. The firm also operates a retail Shoppe selling furniture and decor to consumers and trade professionals.

Product overview

PURE Design is an award-winning full-service Vancouver interior design firm offering a unified service portfolio combining residential and commercial interior design with in-house construction management. The core offerings include interior design services (concept development, architectural planning, custom millwork, finish selections, procurement, and project oversight), home renovations (kitchens, bathrooms, full-home transformations), and commercial interior design (boutique spaces, hospitality, retail). A secondary offering is the PURE Design Shoppe, a retail/home goods division that also serves trade professionals with a 20% discount program. The firm operates as a design-build firm with an integrated construction management team.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vancouver Interior Design Services Full-service interior design offering a complete design-led approach to residential and select commercial projects, including concept development, architectural planning, custom millwork design, finish selections, procurement, and full project oversight. Intended for homeowners, residential renovators, and select commercial clients across the Lower Mainland and beyond.
• Home Renovations Design-driven renovations from kitchens and bathrooms to full-home transformations, with an in-house construction management team overseeing projects from concept to completion. Intended for residential clients undertaking significant home renovations.
• Commercial Interior Design Boutique commercial interior design and select hospitality projects including hotels, creative office spaces, retail locations, and wellness centres where design integrity is a priority. Includes procurement and project oversight. Intended for boutique commercial and hospitality clients.
• PURE Design Shoppe Retail home goods and design products offered to consumers and trade professionals, with a 20% trade discount program available for interior designers, stylists, and architects. Intended for consumers seeking curated home goods and trade professionals purchasing for client projects.

Quantifiable outcome

• Magazine-featured projects including Architectural Digest, House & Home, Western Living, Style at Home, Canadian House & Home, Maison&Demeure
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Others

• Crate & Barrel: Home furnishings retailer offering design services and trade programs serving consumers and design professionals. Comparable to PURE Design's Shoppe retail concept and trade discount program, though at significantly larger scale and with a different brand positioning.
• RH (Restoration Hardware): Luxury home furnishings retailer that has expanded into interior design services through RH Interiors and gallery-format retail. Comparable to PURE Design's PURE Design Shoppe retail division and luxury residential focus, though operating at a much larger scale with a different monetization mix.

Broad incumbents

• IA Interior Architects: Global commercial interior architecture firm specializing in workplace, retail, and hospitality design. Comparable to PURE Design's boutique commercial interior design capabilities, though at much greater scale.
• Gensler: Global architecture and design firm with a substantial interior design practice across commercial, hospitality, and residential sectors. Comparable to PURE Design's commercial interior design offering, though serving enterprise-scale clients.
• Hirsch Bedner Associates (HBA): Global interior design firm specializing in luxury hospitality, hotels, and high-end residential design. Comparable to PURE Design's boutique commercial/hotel interior design work, though operating at vastly larger scale across a global footprint.
• Perkins&Will: Global architecture and design firm with interior design practice spanning commercial, hospitality, and residential. Comparable to PURE Design's integrated design-build methodology and full-service project delivery approach.

Direct peers

• Yabu Pushelberg: Toronto-based luxury interior design firm specializing in high-end hospitality, residential, and commercial projects globally. Comparable to PURE Design as a Canadian boutique design firm with international press recognition, design-build execution capability, and a focus on premium clientele.
• Sarah Richardson Design: Canadian interior designer offering full-service luxury residential design with strong media and television presence. Comparable to PURE Design as a Canadian luxury residential designer with comparable brand-led, founder-anchored positioning.
• Brian Gluckstein: Toronto-based Canadian interior designer specializing in luxury residential design with associated product lines. Comparable to PURE Design in the Canadian luxury residential design category, with similar founder-led brand and high-end finish orientation.
• Candice Olson: Canadian interior designer and television personality known for residential interior design. Comparable to PURE Design in the Canadian luxury residential design space and media-driven brand presence.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/puredesigninc
• Xx.com/purebyamimckay
• Facebookfacebook.com/PUREDesignInc1
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/pure-design-inc

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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