aBOUT

WHO WE ARE

Via Spazio is an interior design studio that takes a holistic approach to creating elegant, beautiful spaces.

Balancing aesthetics and luxury with proven wellness principles is at the heart of our work, allowing us to create comfortable environments perfectly tailored to your individual lifestyle.

By weaving creative beauty into the holistic concepts of wellbeing, our work is a perfect blend of aesthetic refinement, wellness and function.

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FOUNDER, LEAD DESIGNEr

Hi! I’m Kateryna, founder of Via Spazio. I create healthy and beautiful interior spaces designed for living well!

Via Spazio started out of a realization of a tremendous effect that our surrounding interior spaces have on our health and wellbeing – physical, mental, and emotional – which can manifest itself both positively and negatively. Even more enlightening was a realization of the fact that not much attention is being devoted to maximizing these positive effects and reducing (or better – eliminating) the negative ones.

This is why a year after completing my undergraduate degree in interior design at Yorkville University, I wrote my master's thesis entitled “Healthy Interior Design as a Prerequisite for a Positive Spatial Experience”. There I explored how various elements of interior design influence our physical, mental, and social wellness. I have a strong conviction that interiors should not just be beautiful, but facilitate your life and wellbeing. Aesthetics is a fundamental part of this, but only a part. The rest must come from a functional understanding of lifestyle design, physical health, and mental wellbeing.

I am an NICDQ certified designer and a member of ARIDO – Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario. I also hold a WELL certification from the International WELL Building Institute, and have participated in multiple educational seminars on wellness in design and healthy interiors.

I’ve designed in Canada, Mexico, and Spain. I also teach part-time at Yorkville University, where I get the opportunity to pass along my passion and knowledge to aspiring interior designers.

kateryna Franchuk

M.A., BID, ARIDO, NCIDQ, WELL AP

Why Via Spazio

We swear by using research-backed methods to create elevated interiors, that are not only elegant but also purposeful and restorative.

At our studio, we recognize that poorly designed spaces are known to increase stress, contribute to a wide range of health conditions and promote poor lifestyle habits. Thus, prioritizing designs that work for your body, mind and unique lifestyle needs is at the heart of our work.

With the perfect balance of aesthetic beauty and functional wellness, Via Spazio is rooted in four principles that guide our design process.

  • A famous saying that beauty is in the eye of the beholder implies that everyone`s tastes and preferences are different. Aesthetics is a highly subjective part of design, so instead of following fleeting trends, we take time to get to know YOU and your personal taste and design a space that is beautiful to you.

  • Design for wellbeing is at the core of our values. Through a carefully curated and well-planned combination of strategies, these are just some of many things we aim to achieve:

    • Good indoor air quality

    • Minimizing levels of harmful VOC`s (such as formaldehyde) particulate matter (PM2.5) and other harmful chemicals

    • Creating toxin-free sanctuaries by selecting healthful materials that do not emit harmful substances and contribute to good indoor air quality

    • Implementing lighting design that supports your body`s natural Circadian rhythms

    • Promoting physical activity

    • Supporting mindful eating habits

  • We like to say that good design is invisible. Of course, there is a pretty part, that you notice and judge on right away, but it is not until you use a space that you fully understand the true value of a good design. We achieve this by incorporating “seamless functionality” into interior environments:

    • Ergonomics which optimises spaces to enhance comfort and functionality

    • Creating designs that feature efficient storage solutions for functional, clutter-free homes

    • Planning practical interiors that resonate with and support your lifestyle

  • Favorable atmosphere includes a wide range of factors – from thermal comfort and acoustics to promoting mindful living, and everything in between. We know many strategies to achieve good indoor environmental quality, but some of the most noteworthy ones are:

    • Designing for all senses: we turn your home into a holistic sensory experience, designed to enhance wellbeing

    • Promoting mindful living through design to create the essence of a calming sanctuary

    • Incorporating biophilic elements, both directly and indirectly, to craft designs that take advantage of our innate connection nature

CORE VALUES

tIMELESS BEAUTY

Organic Living

SEAMLESS FUNCTIONALITY

Harmonious Atmosphere

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