WHO WE ARE
SGH Design Partners is a national interior design studio with offices in Vancouver, Toronto, and Halifax. For nearly four decades, we have delivered thoughtful, well executed environments across corporate, hospitality, retail, and residential sectors.
Our work is grounded in a deep understanding of how people use space. We approach each project with a balance of design thinking and technical expertise, ensuring ideas are not only compelling, but achievable.
With experience spanning over 200 projects annually and millions of square feet of completed work, our team is equipped to navigate complexity, manage timelines, and deliver with precision.
We are a collaborative, hands-on studio. Our leadership team remains actively involved, working closely with clients, consultants, and project teams to ensure clarity, alignment, and strong outcomes from concept through completion.
1987
business
founded
200+
projects
each year
2.5M+
square feet
designed each year
1987
Year
Founded
200+
Projects
each Year
2.5 million +
Square Feet
Designed
“we are big enough to exceed your needs and small enough to care”
– SGH
Vision
To be the design partner of choice for Canada’s leading organizations—valued for our experience service, integrity, and creativity.
mission
Driven by trusted relationships and design excellence, we help Canada’s top organizations bring their spaces to life. With a national footprint, repeat clients, and a reputation for results, SGH delivers with excellence, accountability, and impact.
LEADERSHIP
SGH Design Partners is a locally owned and operated studio led by Partners John Tanfield and Monika Sarkisian, both bringing deep experience in interior design and a shared commitment to design excellence.
Actively involved in the studio’s day-to-day operations, they provide clear direction and strategic oversight across all projects. Their leadership ensures a consistent, thoughtful approach that prioritizes collaboration, strong client relationships, and successful project outcomes.
