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Inspired, Elevated, Hospitality Design Focused.

Shaping Guest Experiences across 150+ Projects.

Legacy in Hospitality Design

Meet Designlink
International

Design Link has spent the last 20 years creating meaningful, beautifully resolved interiors for clients across Canada and beyond.

Based in Canada and globally recognized, the studio is celebrated for its work in hospitality, commercial, and residential design. Its portfolio includes boutique hotels, resorts, restaurants, and private spaces that prioritize both atmosphere and experience.

Full-Service Design Delivery

From concept development to FF&E styling and brand approvals, every detail is handled with creativity and care to craft meaningful guest experiences.

Guest Experience Strategy

Design Link thoughtfully shapes the entire guest journey – from flow and function to atmosphere – ensuring every space feels intuitive and elevated. Hospitality Brand Integration We work closely with clients and operators to align design with brand standards and storytelling—creating spaces that reflect both identity and impact.

Hospitality Brand Integration

We work closely with clients and operators to align design with brand standards and storytelling—creating spaces that reflect both identity and impact. We work closely with clients and operators to align design with brand standards and storytelling—creating spaces that reflect both identity and impact.

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    Expanding Our Design Vision

    Why This
    Matters

    This acquisition is about more than growth. By bringing Design Link into the X-Design family, we’re expanding our creative range and strengthening what we can offer, especially in hospitality.

    Design Link brings a refined, thoughtful approach to guest experience, adding even more warmth, character, and intention to the spaces we create. Together, we combine X-Design’s practical design expertise with Design Link’s strong sense of atmosphere and experience. The result is spaces that work beautifully and feel just as good. From hotels and workplaces to lifestyle and living environments, we’re better equipped than ever to bring ambitious ideas to life.

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    The People Behind the Projects

    Meet Our Senior
    Hospitality Designers

    At the heart of every standout project is a group that brings vision, expertise, and collaboration to the table. Our specialized Hospitality team, now supported by the larger X-Design team, continues to bring your spaces to life.

    • Sheri Crawford

      CDO, Chief Design Officer & Principal

      Principal and Registered Interior Designer at XDesign, Sheri blends cross-sector expertise with a passion for mentorship and advocacy in the design community.

    • Mahrukh Anwar

      Practice Leader

      Mahrukh brings a strong architectural background and a strategic approach to guiding hospitality and commercial projects from concept to completion, ensuring cohesive, budget-conscious outcomes.

    • Kim Govers

      Project Leader

      Kim leads hospitality and luxury residential projects with a refined design sensibility, managing every phase from development to delivery with precision and care.

    Shaping Guest
    Experiences Through
    Purposeful Design

    Our hospitality interiors are designed to inspire comfort, elevate the guest experience, and reflect the unique character of each space. Take a look at a few of our favourite projects where thoughtful design and seamless experiences come together.

    Cannery Lofts Niagara Falls

    Tower Hotel Niagara Falls

    Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines

    Whether you’re designing a new hospitality concept or refreshing an existing brand, our team brings creativity, clarity, and confidence to every step. Book a Design Consultation

    • Toronto, Ontario

      X-Design
      1135 Dundas Street East
      Toronto, Ontario
      M4M 1R9
      Canada
    • Hamilton, Ontario

      X-Design
      118 James St. North
      Hamilton, Ontario
      L8R 2K7
      Canada
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    Cannery Lofts Niagara Falls

    Our team recently completed significant upgrades at Cannery Lofts in Niagara Falls, enhancing the loft-style accommodations to provide a unique and comfortable stay. Each…

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    Staybridge Suites

    Blending comfort with functionality, the Staybridge Suites in Port Elgin was thoughtfully designed to meet the needs of both long-term and short-stay guests. This…

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    Tower Hotel Niagara Falls

    Perched above Niagara Falls, the Tower Hotel offers guests a truly elevated experience in both setting and design. This landmark property underwent a full…

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    Hyatt House—Winnipeg

    The Hyatt House Winnipeg is a six-floor, 135-room extended-stay hotel offering state-of-the-art amenities and versatile event spaces. It features 4,000 sq. ft. of adaptable…

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    Holiday Inn & Suites St. Catharines

    The facility boasts 17 multi-use function rooms, offering over 20,000 square feet of versatile space, ideal for meetings, banquets, conventions, trade shows, weddings, team-building…

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    Candlewood Suites

    Our design team led the execution of upgrading 51 rooms and common areas at the Candlewood Suites in Collingwood, Ontario, ensuring a fully operational…

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