HENRIETTA SOUTHAM + CO

Born into a family of artists and art patrons, Henrietta’s work is fuelled by the world around her. With career beginnings in the fashion industry in both New York and Miami, Henrietta is now recognized in the press as a prominent Canadian creative designer. She believes in the transformative power of well-designed spaces as a means to express the personal style, stories, and tastes of her clients.

An exclusive relationship with established contractors allows for exquisite results as both designer and skilled generational trades have adopted a shared language and resource library which in turn offers a refined approach in the planning, building, and finishing process.

We pride ourselves on our ability to interpret our client’s hopes and translate their vision into practical reality. We have taken great care to curate our relationships with the finest trades and esteemed contractors in order to be able to deliver on drawings and designs. We gladly work alongside clients’ own choice of contractors.

Our close-knit team offers architectural consulting, trade management, spatial planning, detailed concept development, custom furniture design and selection, millwork drawings and elevations, sourcing unique finds, and art consultancy.

We are known as “finishers”. We are the first ones clients reach out to and the last ones they see. We take great care in fulfilling beautiful unique spaces that are incomparable from one another and find lasting joy in delivering a product that will stand the test of time in look and build.

“Henrietta Southam + Co worked closely and collaboratively with every contractor and tradesperson that was involved in this large-scale renovation. She represented our interests ensuring impeccable outcomes without compromise. The peace of mind of knowing our project was in caring and capable hands was invaluable. I am only too happy to recommend Henrietta and ensure you that your project, regardless of scale, is in tremendous hands under her skillful and exacting eye.”

F.G., Barnyard Beautiful, 2020.

“Nous sommes entièrement ravis d’avoir confié notre projet de rénovation à Henrietta Southam, designer d’exception.
Sa passion, son immense talent, sa vision, son engagement et son expertise se reflètent ardemment dans son travail.
D’une manière générale, le professionnalisme constant dont elle fait preuve, du premier rendez-vous jusqu’à la toute fin des travaux, donne des résultats incomparables.
De plus, pour réaliser ses projets, elle s’entoure d’une équipe fiable et fidèle d’entrepreneurs qui partagent avec elle le même sérieux, la même minutie et le même savoir-faire imputables à une longue expérience de chantier.
L’une de ses forces vient du fait qu’elle a su comprendre rapidement nos besoins, nos goûts et nos contraintes. Sa capacité à identifier et à projeter nos besoins l’amène bien souvent à nous orienter tout en douceur vers d’autres choix qui viennent bousculer notre zone de confort et c’est exactement ce que nous avions besoin. Elle est d’une rigueur extraordinaire dans son travail.
Elle accorde également beaucoup d’importance à la personnalité de ses clients, ce qui donne par conséquent d’excellents résultats.
C’est pourquoi, nous recommandons vivement son travail, car le résultat de la rénovation, d’une grande valeur esthétique, fonctionnelle et intemporelle, a dépassé nos attentes.”

M.F., French Frisson, 2024.

“Sometimes, though very rarely, you find a person who feels like home. And then, (even more rare), sometimes that person also happens to be one hell of a tour de force designer, who can help you create a home that is an outward expression of your inner most desires. Henrietta is not afraid to take chances, to be bold when desired but also to speak loudly with subtlety and restraint when needed. She is a designer for those who want something artful, unique, layered, interesting and respectful of their vision. She was ever present and worked with the contractors to ensure her design came to life as planned. From the moment you start working with Henrietta, she is there with you until the project is complete, ensuring the design is realized to its full potential.”

B.D., From Huron Out, 2021.

INTERIOR DESIGN

• New Build – working with architects to create entrancing spaces.
• Renovation – working directly with clients and architects to redesign interior spaces to meet your needs - permits and structural stamps provided by architect. Mechanical and electrical plans reviewed by designer to fit aesthetic.
• Selection of materials and finishes as provided by specialized trades in wood flooring, tile laying, plaster application, wallpaper hanging etc.
• Custom design kitchens and bathrooms including structural and cosmetic changes with electrical and plumbing locates and primary elevation renders.
• Delivered elevations and renders of custom millwork design.
• Ability to design and produce bespoke unique pieces.

Interior Decoration

• Selection of furniture, lighting, rugs and accessories to suit scale and aesthetic considerations
• Access to primary sources of wallpaper and custom mural art
• Window treatment design appropriate to concept
• Curation, expansion and placements of artworks
• Design and management of bespoke upholstery and accessories
• Home staging for photoshoots or selling
• Refreshing and rethinking heritage interiors
• All orders placed and administrated