Tommy Smythe - TOM Design Collective
Named House & Home’s 2025 Designer of the Year, Tommy Smythe blends fine art, antiques, and modern furnishings with a warm, personal touch. His fun-loving approach creates interiors that feel soulful, eclectic, and timeless.
About
Tommy Smythe is an interior designer, co-founder of The TOM Design Collective, and one of Canada's most beloved names in residential design. Named House & Home's 2025 Designer of the Year, he has spent more than 25 years bringing his contagious enthusiasm and instinctive eye to spaces that are as practical as they are beautiful.
His signature is the mix of fine art, vintage and antique finds, and modern furnishings brought together with a colour sense that's second to none. He moves clients through every phase of the design journey, from layout and architectural detail through to finishes, lighting, furnishings, and the final touches that make a house feel like home.
In January 2020, Tommy co-founded The TOM Design Collective alongside long-time collaborators Lindsay Mens and Kate Stuart, a full-service studio based in Toronto, working on residential projects across Canada, the U.S., and abroad.
A familiar and trusted voice in the world of design, Tommy has spent decades sharing his passion through television, print, social media, and speaking engagements. His work has been featured in Elle Decor, House Beautiful, HELLO! Magazine, The Globe and Mail, Style at Home, and more.
Tommy Smythe - TOM Design Collective
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