About Ami Mckay

Design Leadership. Disciplined Execution. Enduring Homes.

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Our Philosophy

At PURE Design, we believe exceptional interiors are created through listening, clarity, and thoughtful leadership.

 

A beautiful home is not the result of trends or shortcuts. It is the result of deep understanding, rigorous planning, and skilled execution.

 

Every project begins with a conversation.

Every decision is made with intention.

Every outcome is designed to last.

 

We create homes that support how our clients live, work, gather, and grow.

MEET AMI MCKAY

Ami McKay is one of Canada’s most published and respected interior designers, known for her intuitive intelligence, refined design judgment, and deeply client-centred approach.

With over two decades of experience, Ami has led hundreds of complex residential, hospitality, and boutique commercial projects across Vancouver, West Vancouver, and internationally, ranging from heritage restorations to contemporary custom homes, private retreats, and curated hospitality environments.

Her work reflects a European-influenced sensibility grounded in proportion, materiality, and timeless composition, blended with West Coast ease and modern livability.

Ami’s designs are informed by extensive global travel, architectural literacy, and ongoing immersion in European and Mediterranean design traditions, resulting in spaces that feel both cultivated and deeply personal.

Her work has been featured extensively in leading national and international design publications and is recognized for its enduring elegance, functional intelligence, and emotional resonance.

Clients retain Ami for vision, leadership, and long-term value, not decoration.

The Pure Difference

PURE Design operates at the intersection of creative vision, construction fluency, and disciplined project

management.

Our clients choose us because we:

  • Anticipate challenges before they arise

  • Protect budgets and timelines through rigorous planning

  • Coordinate highly vetted trades and suppliers

  • Advocate fiercely for our clients’ interests

  • Maintain exceptional standards at every stage

  • Deliver homes that feel deeply personal and quietly luxurious

We manage complexity so our clients can enjoy the process.

bedroom designed by Ami McKay
Ami McKay Interior Designer

Our Team

PURE Design is supported by a dedicated team of designers, project coordinators, and operations specialists.

Each member of our studio shares a commitment to craftsmanship, accountability, and thoughtful service.

We operate as a single, unified authority on every project.

Our Clients

Our clients are homeowners, developers, and hospitality partners who value:

  • Professional guidance

  • Clear communication

  • Long-term thinking

  • Exceptional execution

  • Discretion and trust

Many prefer a fully managed, turnkey experience.

We are honoured to provide it.

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greens in pot interior design detail by Ami McKay

Our Commitment

We accept a limited number of projects each year to ensure every client receives senior-level attention and leadership.

Our commitment is simple:

  • Listen carefully.

  • Plan thoroughly.

  • Execute beautifully.

  • Stand behind our work.

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