Robyn Manning is the principal designer and owner of Bricks + Birches. Her passion for beautiful and functional spaces stems from a fine Art background, studying textile and furniture design.
Robyn prides herself in being able to realize her client’s visions for their built environment, even if they don’t quite know what they’re looking for. Her work is not limited to any particular design aesthetic, but rather an emphasis on quality and bold styling. Her work is a masterclass in color and texture, recognizable in its “je ne sais quoi” style.
Before launching Bricks + Birches in 2016, Robyn spent 7.5 years honing her craft with one of the top residential Design firms in the Maritimes. In addition to running Bricks + Birches, she applies her passion for textiles and interior design to our sister company DRAPED, your online source for beautiful custom-quality draperies for less.
Email: robyn@bricksandbirches.com
Marissa Buckley has been a senior design consultant for Bricks + Birches since 2018. Not only is she our resident AutoCAD specialist, but she is an exceptional stylist with an unparalleled eye for color and texture. Marissa brings a timeless-with-a-twist design perspective to the team, recognizable by her signature design sophistication. This is beautifully demonstrated in our Elva project, Marissa’s personal home which she and her husband built together in 2021.
Marissa comes to team B+B with an Interior Decorating diploma and 4 years of industry experience.
Email: marissa@bricksandbirches.com
Vanessa is a design consultant with a passion for eclectic, character-driven interiors. A lover of historical homes but an appreciation for contemporary design, her design perspectives comfortably find themselves in all architectural styles. Don’t let her organization and attention to detail fool you; Vanessa is a visionary when it comes to mixing colour and pattern in ways you’d never expect. As a mother of 3, she understands the function and lifestyles of busy families better than anyone and is able to beautifully marry form and function for our clients.
Vanessa nearly completed a PHD in clinical child psychology before courageously following her heart to pursue her true passion in the world of interiors. Following 3 years of industry experience Vanessa joined Bricks and Birches in 2021. Her intellect and creative thinking lends itself perfectly to the design process, making her a true asset to our team.
Email: vanessa@bricksandbirches.com
If design was a sport, Lauren would be the coach on the sidelines, holding the clipboard and directing the plays. As the backbone of the business, Lauren manages all the logistics of Bricks and Birches, as your first point of contact when inquiring, to communicating with customs brokers, right down to knowing the exact delivery date of that one missing lightbulb. Passionate about design and the “Nancy Drew” of sourcing unique products and vintage decor, Lauren does it all for Bricks and Birches and you can most certainly expect to hear from her throughout the course of your project.
Prior to joining the team in 2021, Lauren graduated from Saint Mary’s university with a degree in commerce but her exceptional taste is inherent.
Email: office@bricksandbirches.com
Intentionally designed as a small-but-mighty team, we are a boutique design firm with a “Less-but-better” approach. We work collaboratively to bring your project to life through 4 distinct roles and creative perspectives.
Introduction
Whether it’s virtually or in person, our process begins with you. Starting with an initial discovery session, we discuss your design dilemmas to help mutually understand the scope of work, your design aesthetic, and your functionality requirements. This is often followed by an in-person consultation of your space prior to being provided a proposal.
Proposal
Following our initial meeting, a project proposal is provided to you for approval. Design services are priced by the project and provided as a flat fee, while consultation services are available by the hour.
Design Development
Depending on the scope of your project design development can/may include: floor plans, 3D renderings, elevations and custom millwork designs, mood boards, physical finish samples, direct meetings with trade-only vendors, etc. Expectations of these deliverables are outlined within the proposal process.
Completion
Whether it’s new construction, renovation, or styling services, we have the eyes for detail and we’ve got your back. We strive to take the stress out of the construction process, and have the experience to ensure the right people are hired for the job. The relationships with our trusted trades and vendors give you the peace of mind your project deserves.
The Reveal
Following professional installation, assembly services and styling touches from our team, your space will be ready for its close up! No boxes to break down, no customer service emergencies to handle, and no sore muscles from moving *that sofa*. From assembling your furniture, to hanging the draperies, down to curating the perfect “shelfie”, we provide a turn-key service to make life easy.
