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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Pip Rich

'I want people to feel they can kick their feet up, yet for there still to be a sense of quiet luxury.' Designer Ashley Montgomery explains how to create elevated spaces you can relax in

Ashley Montgomery.

Ashley Montgomery is the founder of Ashley Montgomery Design, a Toronto-based interior design studio celebrated for creating homes that feel as warm and inviting as they are beautiful. Known for her signature 'quiet luxury' aesthetic, Ashley layers natural textures, timeless colors, and vintage finds to craft spaces that are both deeply personal and effortlessly liveable.

Her work is admired for its balance of refined detailing and relaxed charm. In this conversation, Ashley shares her philosophy on designing homes that wrap you in comfort, her go-to palettes and materials, and why imperfection can be the most beautiful element in a space. From crafting kitchens that feel like the heart of the home to using paint in unexpected ways, she reveals how thoughtful design choices can create a home that feels both timeless and uniquely your own.

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