Le Monarque
The Whitmore
The Ellery
The Arden
The Ellery

FIRST IMPRESSION DESIGNS

The art of inspired living.

Designing considered interiors for new builds, renovations and select commercial projects across Metro Vancouver since 1994.

Our Approach

Designed around the way you live.

We consider the home as a whole, balancing architecture, materiality, function and the details of everyday life. The result is an interior that feels cohesive, personal and entirely its own.

Led by Principal Shannon Haerdi, First Impression Designs brings more than three decades of experience to custom homes, renovations, showhomes and multi-residential projects. From early planning through construction and final styling, we work closely with clients, builders and trades to carry each vision through with clarity and care.

Established in 1994.

The Studio

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  • Shannon and Victoria made designing our custom home stress-free and enjoyable. They brought our vision to life, guiding us through every decision with creativity and support. We couldn’t be happier with our dream home.

    Andrea Pham

  • First Impression Designs guided us through our full home renovation with an incredible eye for detail and functionality. We felt in great hands throughout the entire project and couldn’t be happier with our dream home.

    Julianna Lam

  • Shannon and her team are incredibly talented. We’re always impressed by the beautiful show homes they create for us. They’re a pleasure to work with: professional, reliable and always willing to go above and beyond.

    Foxridge Homes

  • Shannon and her team transformed our dull basement into a beautiful space for entertaining and relaxing. Every contractor was professional, and the entire experience was fantastic. Highly recommend!

    Edith Huang

  • Shannon has an impeccable eye for design, creating interiors that feel fresh and reflect each client’s personality. Her talent and positive approach make her a pleasure to work with. We highly recommend First Impression Designs.

    David Weisser

The Whitmore

A contemporary home with a sense of history. Inspired by East Coast brownstones, The Whitmore pairs heritage brick and classic architectural detailing with a warm, contemporary interior.

HAVAN AWARD WINNER 2026

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Our Services

From the first plans to the final layer.

We offer full-service interior design for new builds and renovations, from early planning through construction, furnishings and final styling. Working closely with homeowners, builders and trades, we consider each project as a whole.

Select services are also available à la carte.

Space planning, drawing packages, custom millwork, material and fixture selection, and construction coordination.

New Builds

Plan review, spatial improvements, custom millwork, material selections and construction detailing.

Renovations

Furniture, lighting, rugs, art, window treatments and decor, thoughtfully sourced and layered to complete the home.

Furnishings & Styling

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No.94 Collection

Inspired by the art of home. Designed for living.

A collection of hand-poured soy wax candles, created to bring another layer of atmosphere to the spaces we live in.

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The Journal

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Featured
Our Process: From Vision to Home
Our Process: From Vision to Home
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Our Philosophy: The Art of Inspired Living
Our Philosophy: The Art of Inspired Living

An exploration of our design philosophy at First Impression Designs, where each space is shaped with intention to support daily life, evoke a sense of ease, and create atmospheres that feel both refined and deeply lived in.

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The Influence of Her: What Mothers Teach Us About Designing Home
The Influence of Her: What Mothers Teach Us About Designing Home

A reflective tribute to the quiet influence of mothers, and how their instinct for comfort, beauty, memory, and care continues to shape the way we design home.

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The Catalogue

Shop the project.

Discover shoppable editions of our featured projects, with photography, furnishings, lighting, finishes, sources and designer details curated by First Impression Designs.

Our latest edition, The Vault, is coming this fall.

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First day of fall, and the shift feels subtle but unmistakable. Warmer woods, softer layers and spaces made for slower evenings at home. A quiet welcome to the season ahead. #interiordesign #falldecor #diningroomdesign #warminteriors #interiordetai
Project Spotlight | Le Monarque. A soaring great room where natural stone, warm millwork and sculptural furnishings bring intimacy to the home’s expansive scale. Arched built-ins frame the fireplace, while layers of oak, linen and tactile text
Fall, interpreted through texture. Woven fibres, aged stone, warm metallics, and branches gathered just before the turn of the season bring a softer richness to the table. The palette remains restrained, but the mood shifts entirely. Quietly layere
Rich, grounded, and full of depth. We’re loving the return to chocolate brown, especially when paired with natural wood and softened by warm, diffused light. Here, the depth of the wall panelling creates an architectural backdrop, while creamy

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