Function is the foundation. The texture, the warmth, the character - it all grows from there. Design & Grain brings 8+ years of construction-informed design to every project.
For the homeowner imagining their perfect space. For the contractor who needs it planned to precision. For the designer ready to see their concept come to life.
Not ready for a full project? This is your entry point. One focused session to answer your most pressing design questions - space planning, material choices, what's not working and why. Walk away with clarity and a clear next step.
From concept to construction-ready drawings. A complete design engagement covering space planning, material selections, millwork details, and everything your contractor needs to build it right.
Working on a build and need design translated into buildable drawings? This package delivers precise, construction-ready documentation - millwork details, elevations, and plans your team can work from directly.
Have a vision but need the technical execution? Collaborate with Design & Grain to bring your concept to life - from design development through to detailed drawings and documentation.
The difference between a good space and a great one is in the details. From furniture selection to material sourcing, get curated recommendations that work within your budget and bring the design together.
A complete kitchen transformation balancing warm oak millwork with crisp white uppers, marble counters, and a functional island built for daily life - not just for looks.
A warm, character-rich kitchen renovation in Ottawa's Glebe neighbourhood - glazed tile feature wall, custom oak island with built-in coffee station, and a bay window nook that makes the whole space feel like home.
A full trades package for a primary ensuite renovation — covering electrical, plumbing, tile layout with square footage calculations, and shower elevations. Everything a contractor needs to build it right.
With 8+ years across millwork, construction, and design, Sanjam Arora understands spaces from the inside out. A graduate of Algonquin College's Architectural Technology program, she brings strong knowledge of the Ontario Building Code - Parts 3 and 9 - directly into every space plan. Design & Grain was built on a simple belief: a beautiful room means nothing if it doesn't function beautifully too.
Started in commercial millwork - understanding how things are built, not just how they look.
General contracting experience means designs that are buildable, not just beautiful on paper.
Every decision starts with how the space will be lived in - aesthetics follow the logic.
Design and the drawings - one person, start to finish, no handoff gaps.
Trained in Ontario Building Code Parts 3 and 9 - so space planning is done right from the start, not corrected later.
Whether you're starting from scratch or just need one focused session, reach out and let's figure out the best next step together.