About
Common Purpose Design is a boutique design firm serving Southern Ontario. Specializing in residential new builds, full-scale renovations, and comprehensive furnishing and decor projects, we are committed to creating functional living spaces with a laid back and timeless appeal.
We are especially passionate about breathing new life into heritage homes by making thoughtful updates for modern living while preserving the integrity of original details and character.
Our team oversees every aspect of each project, including the development of floor plans, selection of architectural materials and finishes, interior and exterior fixtures and finishes, furniture and decor. We also design bespoke millwork and other design elements for a truly custom living space.
Contact us to schedule an in-person design consultation.
Our Services
Common Purpose Design is a full-service design firm accepting new build, full-scale renovation, and comprehensive furnishing and decor projects. We believe that great design lies at the intersection of function and beauty, that it exudes a personality and sense of the person it belongs to. This reflection of the individual in their space is the ethos of our design approach, and the mission behind Common Purpose.
We are the through-line of the projects we work on, taking them from concept to completion. Through consultation and collaboration with architects, builders, and our trusted network of build-community professionals, we develop floor plans and oversee the selection of materials, finishes, and fixtures. Finally, giving context to the new spaces we’ve created, we’ll source, procure, and install the furnishings and decor.
Working with Common Purpose Design adds a layer to your project that permits you to maintain the joy and excitement; our role is to ensure that your vision and identity is found in each element of the process and finished project.
We welcome all inquiries, regardless of locale.
Our Team
Laura Dorrington
Creative Director, Founder
Laura is the Creative Director and Founder of Common Purpose Design. She founded the firm in the Fall of 2020, embarking on two whole-home renovations in the company’s first year. Since then, she has led her team through a wide array of projects, from single-room kitchen and laundry renovations to new build construction.
Laura brings a hands-on approach to every project, leading with passion and precision. She revels in the challenge of a complex floor plan and is always eager to dive into the Design Development process. It is through her deep respect for time-honoured materials and methods, rooted in craftsmanship, that she creates foundationally solid designs. Layering in modern and vintage pieces allows her to create spaces that feel relevant and luxurious without feeling too fussy.
Eva Ingelevics
Project Lead, Coordinator
Eva joined Common Purpose Design in 2022 and leads most of our furnishing and decor projects, supporting our new build and large renovation projects with the same expertise. Her attention to detail and skillful styling results in living spaces that feel polished yet relaxed with beautifully layered lighting and textiles.
With vast experience in vendor-client relationships and coordination, Eva also impacts each one of our projects through quoting, procurement, and scheduling.