Established in 2022 by Clare Forndran and Danielle De Francesco, Forward Interiors is a full-service design firm dedicated to curating interior spaces that are executed with the highest level of detail and creative vision.

At the heart of Forward’s work is a belief that the most compelling spaces are those that embrace contrast - where timeless forms meet contemporary gestures designed to provoke thought and conversation. Drawing inspiration from art, from fashion, and from an assemblage of various styles and periods, the studio curates interiors that feel both storied and unexpected: classic silhouettes reimagined through a fresh, editorial lens; impeccable craftsmanship punctuated by evocative, artful elements. This nuanced approach results in spaces that feel effortlessly chic and that serve as unapologetic celebrations of each unique client.

In 2024, Forward Interiors was added to House and Home Magazine’s prestigious H&H 100 - a list celebrating Canada’s leading design talent. Forward’s work has been featured by House and Home, HGTV, and can be found within the international design anthology World’s Best III: 50 Interiors from Around the Globe.

Forward Interiors works in close collaboration with highly skilled architects, builders, tradespeople and artists to serve clients both locally and internationally.

A woman with shoulder-length blonde hair styled straight, wearing a black blazer over a dark top, standing against a light background with her left hand in her pocket.

CLARE FORNDRAN
PRINCIPAL + CO-FOUNDER | BDES

A woman with long wavy brown hair wearing a black long-sleeve top, a watch, bracelet, a necklace, and rings standing against a plain light-colored background.

DANIELLE DE FRANCESCO
PRINCIPAL + CO-FOUNDER | BID

A young woman with black, wavy hair, wearing a black leather jacket and a black top, smiling with arms crossed against a plain white background.

NICOLE RAFTUS
TECHNICAL DRAWING SPECIALIST | Dip.ID

A black chalkboard with a large letter 'F' drawn on it in chalk.