My process is rooted in clarity, expertise, and collaboration; helping you achieve a space that not only looks beautiful but truly works for the way you live.
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Design has always been part of who I am.
I grew up surrounded by family who loved to create, yet also excelled in analytical, detail-oriented fields. That blend of creativity and precision shaped how I see the world and continues to guide how I design today.
After graduating with Honours from Sheridan College’s Interior Design program, I began my career at XTC Design Incorporated, a boutique Toronto firm.
What started as a two-week placement turned into twelve years of mentorship, hands-on experience, and creative freedom. During that time, I contributed to everything from large custom homes to detailed renovations, earning multiple NKBA Design Awards in both Canada and the U.S.
Later, I joined McKellar Homes, a full-service construction company in my neighbourhood, as the in-house designer and project manager specializing in high-end residential renovations. That experience deepened my understanding of construction and project flow, allowing me to bridge the gap between inspired design and practical execution.
With more than 20 years of experience - and now as the founder of Hammond MacDonald Design - I bring together creativity, technical expertise, and thoughtful project management to deliver spaces that are both beautiful and highly functional.
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For me, great design is about more than how a space looks. It’s about how it functions and feels. I believe the design and construction process should be enjoyable, not stressful. I pride myself on handling the details so my clients don’t have to, while keeping them involved and informed throughout.
Together, we create spaces that are thoughtful, refined, and distinctly personal - beautifully designed, seamlessly executed, and effortless to live in.
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Although I grew up in rural Southwestern Ontario, I proudly call The Beaches home. Cherishing family life in a small community within the city, I value the rare balance of having everything at my fingertips, while still enjoying a slower, more grounded pace of life amid Toronto’s energy, history, culture, and charm.
As an avid cook and baker, I find joy being in the kitchen with music playing, feeding the people I love - a passion that seamlessly translates into kitchen designs centred on function, flow, storage, and the rhythm of everyday living.
Too-short summer weekends are meant for cottaging with family and friends: stopping at a farm stand on the way, cooking with what’s in season, reading on the dock, swimming, boating, and soaking up every moment outdoors.
As a mother and dog owner, I understand how families truly live and love designing for real life, kids, pets, messiness, and all.
I'm known for loving anything cozy and nostalgic: rom coms, music, a good book, cafés, golden retriever walks, and unhurried evenings with family & friends.
I love my neighbourhood for its unique blend of beach and forest, beautiful homes, and distinctive architecture - a place where cozy tradition meets an easy, coastal charm.
I feel incredibly grateful for the opportunities I've had to travel with family. It is one of my favourite things to do - experiencing the culture, history, and unique beauty of new places, which provide endless inspiration.
