Emma brings creative vision and an eye for detail to every project. Just as each client is unique, so too is the inspiration that personalizes each design. The process is collaborative, innovative and grounded in 15 + years of expertise in leading a team of design and sub-trade professionals.
principal interior designer
Born in Scotland, Emma received her Bachelors of Fine Arts degree from the Alberta College of Art & Design, and her Interior Design Diploma in Montréal. Emma stayed on in Montréal and began her design career working on high end residential projects including furniture design, before relocating to Calgary where she worked with HFKS Architects as an Interior Designer refining her skills in a variety of corporate and health care projects. Not long after Emma decided to create her own interior design company focusing on working in collaboration with her individual clients to create one of a kind spaces that reflect each client.
whiting young interior design
In 2008 Emma founded Whiting Young Interior Design, focusing on residential projects including architectural planning for new builds and full & partial home renovations.
Inspired by her visual arts background, her work demonstrates a depth of understanding of the materials, of texture, and the aesthetic allure of well chosen detail.
…overheard
“Emma understood my vision for the house and was able to help me articulate that vision in everything from tile choices, to hardware, to lighting. Emma is also an artist. She was able to provide my suppliers and contractors with water colours or drawings whenever I was having difficulty explaining how I wanted things to look. Getting these drawings were a godsend in that they ensured everyone was on the same page.”
— Leigh Peters
