architecture . interior design . landscape . as one.
Welcome to my site
I'm Larry Mintoff. As owner and Design Lead for Mintoff Design, my objective is to work closely with clients, providing mentorship and guidance through the design process. I share over 34 years of acquired talent, knowledge and insight working within commercial and residential design disciplines. I value the relationships I cultivate with my clients, with the ultimate goal of exceeding their expectations.
Today I focus on residential architecture and interior design. I embrace both, together as one seamless approach to design solutions. I also work within existing built spaces with emphasis on renovations and transformations or simply within existing spaces that remain. I Define or redefine the living experience for people. Merging Architecture and Interior design into one cohesive approach, creating functional, comfortable and restful spaces where people can call home.
Designing a home is very different than simply designing a house. A home should appeal to human senses. Comfort, security, tranquility and emotion are what separate a home from a house. The investment in customization provides huge rewards in return.
People and Place. A journey of discovery that explores how people interact within their home, how people identify with space. Finding comfort and tranquility within your home. An essential antidote to the chaos of the exterior world.
About me
My passion for designing homes evolved at an early age. Growing up in Toronto, I would look forward to the one section of the Saturday Star that captivated me, the Homes Section, when I was around 10 years old. Pullouts of new developments in "Erin Mills" or " Meadowvale" in a growing Mississauga forced a critique and evaluation of the urban planning along with the house designs by my precocious self. I cared more about the design details vs whether the Leafs were winning or not.
After 14 years in the Corporate Interior Design arena, I decided to embrace my inner childhood desire to create homes that connect people to their surroundings. Impactful design that can affect people on a very personal level. 20 years later I have learned a great deal about people and places they call home.
Today, I've never felt more 'whole' as a Designer. The knowledge and wisdom acquired from 34 years of work creates a sense of confidence and purpose. The sharing of knowledge with others fulfills the desire to influence and make a difference.
Beyond work, my interests take me to places and things that feed my innate desire to see, hear and experience all that is out there.
Education
As a graduate of Ryerson School of Interior Design in 1990, my education provided the critical skills in understanding the role of design in our environment. We live and breathe design every day of our lives. Natural, organic design. Manmade built design. Fashion, the Arts, Graphic, Product and Industrial Design. And for me, Architecture, Interior and Landscape design. The bulk of my education has come from the interaction and learning from clients. Undertanding appropriate application of design considerations to meet project requirements, and to maintain healthy client relationships. A degree in Design is step one. The rest becomes your career path of choice.
