Designing with Pride: Because Home Should Always Feel Like You
At Meme Brooks Design, we believe that home is more than just a place — it’s a reflection of who you are, how you love, and what you stand for. This Pride Month, we’re honouring identity, individuality, and expression through the language we speak best: colour, design and how much fun it all is!
The Power of Personal Colour
Colour isn’t just about aesthetics – it’s about emotion, identity, and storytelling. Whether it’s a bold statement wall in your favourite shade or a vintage print that tells your story, integrating personal colours into your space can be a powerful form of self-expression. Your home is your sanctuary and we know how important it is to reflect your personality in your space.
Layering with Love
Designing a room that feels like you, involves more than just choosing the right colours. It’s about mixing textures, tones, and memories that make you feel grounded.
- Starting with the most impactful item in your room, like a hero piece, is the perfect inspiration for all the other elements.
- Coordinate your artwork next, then throw pillows then accessories.
- Adding soft textures, living greenery that reflect nature and cherished mementos from family and travels create a space that’s as bold, fluid or as soft as you are.
Queer-Led Canadian Brands We Love
Supporting queer-owned businesses is a meaningful way to celebrate Pride and enrich your home with unique, inclusive designs. Here are some Canadian queer-led brands that inspire us:
- Kate Duncan (Vancouver/Toronto) – A master furniture maker creating heirloom-quality pieces with a focus on inclusive, ethical design.
- Joe Average (Vancouver) – Iconic Canadian artist known for vibrant, uplifting work centring LGBTQ+ themes and HIV/AIDS activism.
- Ian Tan Gallery (Vancouver) – A contemporary art gallery representing diverse voices, including queer Canadian artists.
- Wildfang Home (Montreal) – A curated vintage furniture and decor shop spotlighting sustainable finds from queer and Black makers.
- Vigyl (Toronto) – A fragrance and lifestyle brand honouring identity and ritual through scent.
Closing Thought
We don’t just design homes. We help people create beautiful spaces — joyfully, unapologetically, and in full colour/or not. This Pride Month, let’s celebrate the beauty of living authentically and the power of spaces that reflect our true selves.
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