LUSH INTERIORS

WHO WE ARE

At LUSH we understand that your home is deeply personal. It is where your life unfolds and every corner holds a purpose. That is why we design crafting interiors with intentions that reflect who you are and support how you live.

Our passionate team of Interior Designers, Decorators and Project Managers bring decades of combined experience to each project. We listen carefully, collaborate thoughtfully, and apply our craftsmanship with precision. We blend functionality with refined design and build a roadmap based on your lifestyle.

Our role is to manage trades, timelines, budgets and procurement so that you can relax and focus on what matters. Our trusted network delivers bespoke design elements aligned with your vision. At LUSH, we define luxury not by opulence, but by the sense of calm, clarity, and meaningful connection our designs bring to your life.

Why You Want an Interior Designer
Who Designs with You in Mind

You deserve a home that reflects who you are, how you live and where you belong. At LUSH we prioritize listening, intention and thoughtful design to bring that to life. We blend functionality with design and build a roadmap based on your lifestyle to ensure each decision aligns with your daily rhythm.

Our team manages all trades, timelines, budgets and procurement so you can relax knowing everything is coordinated and commitments are honoured. We tap into trusted partners who deliver bespoke design elements tailored to your vision. The result is a space that feels intentional, effortless and deeply personal.

LUSH INTERIORS

MEET OUR TEAM

CHARLENE THREATFUL, Owner & Lead Interior Designer

When you work with Charlene you’ll feel the difference immediately: a designer who listens deeply, leads with confidence, and turns each space she designs into a home, with both style and grace.

Charlene started LUSH Interiors in 2003 with a simple belief: a home should feel like a place you can exhale and feels deeply personal to the people that live in it. Two decades later, she’s still shaping spaces with that same quiet conviction.

Charlene has a gift for walking into a room and seeing not what it is, but what it wants to be. Her approach is instinctive yet measured. She listens closely, asks the right questions, and then builds spaces that feel lived-in, lasting, and unmistakably personal. Her background in design and business gives her the rare ability to guide complex renovations with both artistry and clarity. Charlene leads every project with a distinctly hands-on approach, the kind that keeps her closely connected to the work, the details, and the people behind them. She is fully immersed from the first conversation to the final install, guiding her team with focus, intuition, and a steady creative presence.

When she’s not immersed in layouts and finishes, Charlene supports her daughters as they navigate their post-secondary years. She also travels with her husband and escapes to the mountains as often as possible. Each summer, they retreat to their Manitoba cottage, a place that continues to shape her love of timeless, relaxed design.

Charlene Threatful is a proud member of the WPO Chapter IV Group in Calgary.

TANYA WHEATCROFT, Project Manager

When you work with Tana you’ll have a steady, experienced guide through every stage of the renovation. Tana is someone who keeps the process smooth, the details sharp, and the final result beautifully aligned with the original vision.

Tana knows homes, how they’re built, how they breathe, and what it takes to honour them through change. With more than 20 years in Calgary’s home renovation industry, Tana brings a calm, grounded presence to every project. She’s the person clients instantly trust: steady, thoughtful, and genuinely invested in getting it right.

She thrives in the hum of a renovation: the collaboration, the problem-solving, the satisfaction of watching a design take shape exactly the way it was meant to.  Tana is the ultimate multi-tasker, expertly managing day to day operations with a sharp eye for detail.

Raised in Calgary, Tana’s love of the mountains runs deep, and it shows in her appreciation for spaces that feel warm, honest, and connected. Outside the studio, her three grown kids and their families keep her world full. Tana finds joy in yoga, the mountains, travelling, and time spent with the people she loves.

MICHAELA LAWRANCE-LOPEZ, Interior Designer

When you work with Michaela you’ll experience design decisions that feel grounded, confident, and intentional. Michaela has a talent for making the future visible, helping clients see, feel, and trust the design long before the first hammer is lifted.

Michaela has the kind of eye that notices everything, the curve of a chair leg, the way afternoon light lands on a wall, the small details that make a space settle into itself. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from Mount Royal University, she blends training with a natural sense of style that feels both modern and quietly expressive.

She shapes interiors that are as functional as they are beautiful, guiding clients through finishes, materials, and décor with thoughtfulness and ease. As LUSH’s in-house rendering artist, she transforms ideas into cinematic, lifelike visuals that give clients a clear glimpse of what’s to come.

When she’s not designing, Michaela is travelling, exploring new cultures, and uncovering thrifted gems that find their way into both her home and her inspiration boards. She’s also happiest outdoors, skiing, hiking, or playing volleyball with friends.

KENZIE BROAD, Interior Designer

When you work with Kenzie you’ll feel her warm, thoughtful approach from the start. She is a designer who blends creativity with real-world expertise to shape spaces that feel personal, effortless, and deeply considered from the first concept to the final reveal.

Kenzie brings a bright, grounded energy to the studio, the kind that makes clients feel immediately at ease. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from Toronto Metropolitan University and a strong background in custom home building, she understands both the art and the architecture behind a well-designed space.

Kenzie has a knack for creating interiors that feel effortless and deeply considered. Kenzie weaves finishes, décor, textures, and flow together with a natural intuition. She then brings them to life with beautifully detailed 3D renderings. Her warm personality shows up in her work: inviting, open, and full of character.

Outside of work, you’ll find Kenzie in the fresh air, skiing down a mountain, hiking a ridge, or simply catching up with friends.

LISA O’LOUGHLIN, Office & Operations Manager

When you work with Lisa you will have a seamless, reassuring experience. Lisa keeps communication clear, timelines steady, and projects running smoothly so you can trust our design process.

Lisa is the steady heartbeat of the studio, the person who keeps everything moving smoothly and gracefully behind the scenes. With over 20 years of financial and administrative experience, she is meticulous, organized, and deeply invested in the people she supports.

Originally from Cambridgeshire, England, she brought her warm, grounded presence to Calgary in 2014. Clients may not always see the work she does, but they feel it: the efficient communication, the well-timed updates, the sense that everything is handled.

Outside the studio, Lisa divides her time between family, art, golfing, and weekend adventures in the mountains — pursuits that bring balance to her meticulous day-to-day work.

 

LUSH Designers and Project Managers bring decades of collective expertise to every project.

We listen with intention, collaborate with care, and shape each living space with detailed execution. The result is a thoughtful balance of function and refined design, guided by a clear plan that reflects the way you truly live.

A woman decorating an office.
Two interior designers celebrating in their clients new kitchen.
Interior Designers looking at samples in an interior design studio.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  1. Most Interior Designers are able to help with space planning, furniture layouts, new cabinetry designs, window coverings, fabric selections and more.

  2. Interior Designers introduce fresh eyes, a different perspective, and unexpected ideas to a space.

  3. Interior Designers should be professionally trained allowing them to manage your project efficiently and effectively.

  4. Designers can improve how your space functions by introducing ideas you may not find on Google.

  5. A good Interior Designer will help you establish a plan, how much it will cost, and the time each step will require.

  6. The best interior designers rely on a carefully built network of skilled trades who deliver consistently and reliably. This network plays a critical role in ensuring every project is executed to a high standard.

  7. Experienced Interior Designers have access to custom elements such as cabinetry, window coverings, furniture pieces, fabrics, light fixtures, and more. They’ll know where to have those floor to ceiling drapes made that perfectly compliment your space, or design the closet of your dreams.

  8. When you consider the costs involved in hiring an Interior Designer, think about how they help you increase the value of your home and source furniture you’ll have forever.

  1. LUSH Interiors offers exclusive access to rare materials and custom-designed furniture.
  2. Our Calgary Design Studio has adjacent 24-7 access to a trade-only supply showroom right next door.
  3. We have been in the Calgary interior design business for over 22 years.
  4. We offer a fully managed experience because we have a renovation contractor in house.
  5. We have a strong, experienced team with diverse skills and top-tier craftsmen.
  6. We work closely with our suppliers to offer exceptional products and installation services.
  7. Many of our clients continue to work with us year after year, which speaks to the quality of our work and the relationships we build.

LUSH Interiors has been designing luxury homes, renovations, and custom interiors throughout Calgary and surrounding communities for over 22 years

Each member of our team plays a vital role in the execution of our projects. We have four professionally trained designers, a studio administrator and a project manager.

We remain engaged from concept to completion of your renovation to ensure the final result reflects the intention of the original design.

We believe in creating interiors that feel timeless, comfortable, and meticulously considered, with equal focus on beauty and function. We believe that your home should be an extension of your story and reflect the people living there. Each space we design is unique to our clients and tells the story of a well lived life.

We do not limit ourselves to a single style. Each project is shaped by the architecture of the home, the client’s lifestyle, and the look they want to achieve.

We work with homeowners, architects, and builders who value refined design, attentive service, and a collaborative process.

Yes, we welcome select projects across Western Canada, depending on scope, timelines, and availability.

We work only with established trades and suppliers who share our commitment to quality craftsmanship and reliable service. Most of our trades have been a part of our team for over 15 years and provide value through exceptional quality of products and support.

Our studio values honesty, clear communication, and creativity. We focus on making choices that support quality design and a positive experience for our clients.

Our designers are all graduates that hold a Bachelor of Interior Design or equivalent and have several years of hands-on experience in full-home renovations, custom builds, and high-end interiors. Our lead designer has over 23 years of experience in design and renovations.

Our team has a clearly defined process that supports the vision of the client and designer. We have years of project management experience that guides our execution every day. We have clear communication processes in place that are outlined in our initial meeting and

Yes. We collaborate with a trusted network of skilled trades and reputable suppliers who consistently deliver high-quality results.

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