A TORONTO INTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO CREATING PERSONAL, ENDURING HOMES
We are a full-service residential design firm specializing in custom homes, renovations, and thoughtfully designed spaces for modern family living. We believe the best interiors are created through collaboration – with our clients, architects, builders and design team. Every step we take together will be inspired by your unique taste and guided by our award-winning team, as we use our connections, skills and knowledge to determine your ideal design with an experienced hand.
Meet the team
BETH LOWENFELD
Founder + Principal
Beth Lowenfeld guides each project from its earliest conversations through completion. Her approach begins with listening – understanding how her clients live, what they value and how their home needs to function – then translating those insights into interiors that feel personal, cohesive and enduring. Balancing creative vision with clear communication and thoughtful decision-making, she helps clients navigate complex projects with confidence while ensuring the architecture, materials, millwork and furnishings come together as one considered whole.
LEAH SHANNON
Design Director
Translating client priorities into a distinctive design direction, Leah keeps each project’s design vision clear, consistent and thoughtfully resolved.
COLIN MCKENNA
Director of Operations
Colin oversees studio operations and project logistics, helping keep communication, purchasing and implementation organized.
ELIZABETH TKACHENKO
Designer
With a thoughtful eye for proportion, colour and detail, Elizabeth helps develop interiors that feel cohesive, personal and carefully considered.
BETH HITCHINS
Materials Specialist
Balancing beauty with practical performance, and a deep knowledge of fabrics, Beth researches and coordinates materials that shape each project.
“Beth and her team are incredible! They helped us build and design our house from the ground up, and we couldn’t be happier with how the house turned out as well as the entire journey.” – Leaside custom home client
Residential Design Expertise
Custom Homes
Interior design developed alongside the architecture, from early planning and custom millwork to finishes, furnishings and installation.
Renovations & Additions
Thoughtful transformations that improve how an existing home functions while respecting its architecture and character.
Furniture & Decor
Cohesive furnishing plans that bring together furniture, textiles, lighting, artwork and meaningful existing pieces.
Listen to the Four Blocks South story
Listen to Founder and Principal Beth Lowenfeld in conversation with Jonathan Jacobs about the world of residential interior design, on the Issued for Construction Podcast. In this episode, Beth and Jonathan discuss the Four Blocks South journey, our vision and process, how to create a feeling of ‘home’ and the importance of building a good team.
This podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube.
“No detail overlooked. The hard side and the pretty side given equal time and concern. If you are looking for a seamless renovation project with a beautiful ending … you should run not walk to Four Blocks South.” – Rosedale renovation client
Watch our House & Home project tour
Tour our Leaside contemporary new build with House & Home, where thoughtful details, layered materials and a significant art collection create a highly personal family home.
Select Press
Four Blocks South and our residential projects have been featured in leading Canadian and international design publications. Explore selected articles, project tours and interviews below. For press inquiries, please contact info@fourblockssouth.com
Credentials & Recognition
Four Blocks South is an award-winning Toronto interior design studio and a member of leading Canadian design associations. Our residential work has been recognized for both design and client service.
Professional Associations
Interior Designers of Canada
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Decorators & Designers Association of Canada Accredited Member
Awards & Recognition
Decorators & Designers Association of Canada
Gold Winner, Whole Home, 2023
Gold Winner, Whole Home, 2022
Best of Houzz
Best of Houzz Design, 2020–2023
Best of Houzz Service, 2017–2019
