— ABOUT

Interior designer and founder of Shanmé Design, Sylvie To has been assisting families for over 13 years with the design and planning of major renovations to create spaces that truly enhance their daily lives.

Her background is enriched by five years of experience as a construction project manager, an expertise that now allows her to design projects that are as well-conceived on paper as they are feasible on site. This understanding of the realities of construction work enables her to anticipate challenges, facilitate coordination among various stakeholders, and offer clients reassuring support at every stage.

Convinced that a successful project begins with a genuine understanding of its inhabitants, she takes the time to listen to her clients, discover their lifestyle, aspirations, and priorities even before imagining a layout. Each of her recommendations is guided by a constant desire to serve their interests and create an environment that reflects them.

A phrase heard during her studies profoundly shaped her vision of design.
"One should not be able to recognize the designer behind a successful project."

This philosophy still guides each of her achievements today. Rather than imposing an aesthetic signature or following trends, she seeks to reveal the soul of each home and the personality of its inhabitants.

Passionate about travel, architecture, and nature, she draws inspiration from the places she discovers, materials, light, and the different ways of inhabiting spaces. This curiosity nurtures a sensitive, timeless, and profoundly human approach to design.

Through Shanmé Design, her mission is to support homeowners in one of the most important projects of their lives by transforming a complex process into a serene experience.