Elevïn Design Studio is led by twin founders Shawn and Brad Hernden, whose careers in Canada’s top cultural institutions, from Cirque du Soleil to the Stratford Festival, shaped a design perspective rooted in storytelling, artistry, and lived experience.

We’ve learned design by being immersed in it: in hotels, historic cities, quiet countryside homes, and the backstage worlds where creativity is built. That global exposure informs every project we take on.

Our studio focuses on residential interiors, renovations, additions, ADUs, staging, and vacation rental design - thoughtful spaces with soul, crafted for real life and real people.

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THE NORDIC CABIN PROJECT

HINTERHAUS 41

Designed by Brad and Shawn Hernden of Elevïn Design Studio, Hinterhaus 41 is a modern ADU concept rooted in cooperative living.

It’s not just a cabin - it’s a sanctuary that honours human connection, equity and next level communal living.

ADU Concept | 3 Storey | 1200 sq ft

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Our Feature Projects

  • Brad and Shawn Hernden winning Best Kitchen House and Home Magazine 2011_The Superhost Mentors for Elevïn Hosted Stays_Short Term Rental and Vacation Experts.jpg

    2011: House and Home, Best Kitchen

    In the fall of 2010, we were thrilled to be named Best Kitchen by Canadian House and Home in their annual contest for innovative young designers.

    Our project transformed a 170-sq.-ft. kitchen with outdated cabinets and a Formica backsplash into a modern yet charming space. We replaced the cabinets with charcoal-painted ones and added a wood pine ceiling, blending classic elements with stylish details.

  • Front Street

    The Edwardian style of this single family residence is classic and presents a simple-balanced facade with linear roof lines, a large front porch facing west and smooth brick, locally sourced and handcrafted.

    This interior design inspiration is contemporary yet comfortable, with stunning wood panelling, layered, softly-textured furnishings and period applied architectural details.

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  • Spahaus 7

    Spahaus 7 is a luxe chalet-cabin situated just seventy-five minutes northwest of Montréal, and a brief yet stunning drive through the Laurentian mountains to the north side of Tremblant.

    We created the French-Scandinavian-inspired interiors that seamlessly pair with the original development concept of Montreal’s YH2 Architecture.

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  • Quartier 727

    Located steps from the banks of the pedestrian and dreamy Lachine Canal, and bustling Little Burgundy-Griffintown West, Quartier 727 was built in 2022 by Prevél and is a 2-bedroom live/work pied-à-terre.

    We meticulously curated this suite for a business professional or a couple, looking to escape the hustle of an active city.

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  • Urban Condo at King West

    This rare floor plan is sought after in the Victory Lofts of Toronto’s downtown.

    Featured in NOW magazine for its stylish interior design, and as an example of ideal condo living in the city’s bustling entertainment and financial district, King West includes an 400 square foot urban terrace adjacent to the stunning red-brick Patagonia building.

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  • Wildview Farms Stumps Shop

    Wildview Farms and Industries specializes in crafting one-of-a-kind natural wood pieces for indoor and outdoor living.

    The popular wood stumps can be used solo or grouped in pairs, and are hand-created by Dave Horenberg and Brad Hernden, in a studio just outside of Stratford, Ontario Canada.

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