# BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc. BiglarKinyan Design Planning Inc. is an architect in Toronto. Rated 4.9/5 from 42 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this contractor, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement. Trust Score: 46 out of 100 (building a public record). The score rests on rated 4.9 from 42 reviews. They state they've been established since 2005, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2012. Worth asking them about the gap. ## About Established in 2005, BiglarKinyan is an award winning boutique design and renovation firm specializing in creating extraordinary projects on realistic budgets. We are a fresh and forward thinking design and build firm that is driven to create extraordinary spaces, including designer interiors, bespoke kitchens and architecture that provide a high end emotional connection for our clients. Our strength is listening to our clients’ needs and developing an architecture that is an expression of their lifestyle and stylistic preferences combined with BiglarKinyan’s own unique design sense. Integrating design with build services, and adding a diverse accumulation of suppliers and products, we strive to design in an inventive and creative way. The design/build model streamlines renovations and provides singular responsibility, maintaining design integrity during construction. This simplifies the entire process for a more enjoyable experience. Providing solutions that are unexpected and refreshing, while keeping projects feasible, within realistic budgets and timelines is our key priority. Both principals of BiglarKinyan Design carry distinctive personalities and innate ability to envision styles, concepts, and trends. They are members of the exclusive Association of Registered Interior Designers of Ontario and hold degrees in Architecture. Their work has been featured by media outlets across the country, including: National Post, Chatelaine, Home & Decor Magazine, The Star Phoenix, Metro Montreal, Montoit Magazine, Yahoo Lifestyles, AOL, Shaw.ca, Handy Canadian, the Home Renovation Guide, Home Interior Guide, Ecosmart Fireplace international Lookbook, Victoria + Albert international Lookbook, and on Houzz. BiglarKinyan was selected as the first place winner of Thermador’s Canada wide design competition and has received the Best of Houzz award for 8 consecutive years and holds the distinction of being a Houzz Influencer. In 2019 BiglarKinyan was recipient of the Toronto Star’s Reader’s Choice Award – Diamond Level. With BiglarKinyan, perfection is found in the details and that is where we strive to be. ## Public review evidence (by source) | Source | Average rating | Reviews | | --- | --- | --- | | Houzz | 4.9/5 | 42 | Rated 4.9, in line with the local average for architects in Toronto. Across 92 architects in Toronto, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally. ## Trades Architect, Builder ## Services they list _Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book:_ - Basement Design - Bathroom Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Pantries - Custom Walk-in Closets - Design Consultation - Dining Room Design - Drafting - Entry Design - Floor Plans ## See their work _Portfolio and gallery links this business publishes. Inspect the source to see what each image represents:_ - [Photo gallery](https://bkdp.ca/projects/) - [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/biglarkinyan) - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/BiglarKinyanDesign) ## Awards & recognition - 13× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012) ## What we checked, and when _What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_ - Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 42 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) - Website: MyTrustedTraders shows a public website for this contractor. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing) Full verification checklist: https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/biglarkinyan-design-planning-inc/checks ## Credentials & sources - Credentials shown: 0 - Corporate registry status: Unknown - Website online since 2005 (verified via public domain registry) - Evidence held from: Houzz - Public evidence last checked May 2026 ## What this business says about itself _Self-declared on the contractor's own website, not independently verified:_ - Areas served: Toronto - Brands they work with: Riobel - Good to know: Fixed pricing · Design service ## Before you hire an architect _What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_ - Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire. - A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay. - Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact. - Check the credentials and registrations that matter for this work, and that they are current. - Get a written, itemized quote with scope, assumptions and a staged payment schedule. ## Contact - Phone: (416) 850-9911 - Website: http://www.bkdp.ca --- Source: MyTrustedTraders, https://ca.mytrustedtraders.com/traders/biglarkinyan-design-planning-inc Real public evidence only: every figure traces to its named source. The evidence for this business comes from a single public source, so it is not yet cross-checked against a second. If a source does not carry a field, it is not shown.