Meet Corey Klassen — Articulated Design Studio

Corey Klassen is a Vancouver interior designer with more than 20 years in the field. They are a Registered Interior Designer with the Interior Designers Institute of BC (IDIBC), NCIDQ-certified (#37776), and a Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer (CMKBD).

Corey founded the firm in 2011 as Corey Klassen Interior Design and rebranded it to Articulated Design Studio in 2020. The studio is based in Vancouver's West End and works on both residential and commercial interiors, with a focus on kitchens and bathrooms.

In 2022, Kitchen and Bath Design News named Corey a Top Innovator. Out of 24 designers recognized that year, Corey was the only Canadian on the list. The studio also earned a Houzz Best of Design award in 2018 and holds a 4.9 rating on Houzz.

Corey works on accessible and universal design — kitchens and bathrooms that stay usable as people age or as needs change. That focus fits multiplex units built for a range of tenants and owners over time.

Credentials

RID (IDIBC)NCIDQ #37776CMKBD

Why work with Corey Klassen

01

Kitchen and bath is the certification, not a side service

Corey holds the Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer credential, the top tier of the NKBA certification track. In a multiplex, the kitchen and bathroom layouts are where unit value and tenant appeal concentrate.

02

Accessible design built in from the start

Corey designs for universal access — step-free showers, reachable storage, clear turning space. Building that into a unit during design is far cheaper than retrofitting later, and it widens the pool of buyers and renters.

03

Registered and certified, not just decorating

RID registration with IDIBC plus NCIDQ certification means Corey has passed the professional exams that separate registered interior designers from decorators. That covers space planning and code-aware detailing, not just finishes.

Frequently asked questions

Does Articulated Design Studio work on multi-unit and multiplex projects?

The studio handles both residential and commercial interiors and works across Metro Vancouver and beyond. Kitchen and bath design is its specialty, which carries directly into multiplex units. Confirm scope and current availability when you reach out.

What do the RID, NCIDQ, and CMKBD credentials mean?

RID is registration with the Interior Designers Institute of BC. NCIDQ is the North American interior design qualification exam. CMKBD is the Certified Master Kitchen and Bath Designer credential, the highest level in the NKBA certification track. Together they show formal training and exams beyond decorating.

Where is the studio based and what areas does it serve?

The studio is based in Vancouver's West End and serves the Lower Mainland, Fraser Valley, and Sea-to-Sky corridor, with project work elsewhere in Canada.

Reach out through the studio website to discuss kitchen, bath, and interior design for your multiplex units.

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