Team Profiles

Suzanna Fiorino

Business Manager

Suzanna Fiorino has worked for Jane Lockhart Interior Design for the past six years and has been a client of Jane’s for the past 9 years. She manages the office on a day to day basis. In addition, she assists Jane in managing residential projects.

Suzanna makes everything happen! Don’t be fooled by her casual and calm manner. She is key for all clients with her timely responses and her incredibly organized systems. Without her, it’s likely things would grind to a halt! If you need anything, contact Suzanna!

Suzanna is a graduate of Michigan State University with a major in Finance and Business Administration.

Jeff Palmeter

Stylist, Designer

Colour, texture and contrast – my three favorite words in design. I always strive to include at least one – if not all – of these design ideas in my styling for Jane Lockhart Interior Design. Just imagine, a richly coloured pillow in a supple textured fabric contrasted with clean smooth lines.

Throughout my early university years in a non-design field I worked as a window and display maker for a large retail chain. It was through this experience that I realized my creativity in the styling world. It wasn’t long after this realization that I changed fields to study at Ryerson School of Interior Design. Throughout this education it became apparent to me that styling and design did not always go hand and hand. However it is my belief that one does not exist without the other.

As a designer and stylist for Jane Lockhart Interior Design my job is to finish a design project to its fullest realization. With my experience with Jane as an interior stylist for W Network’s Colour Confidential, I have realized how important it is to go that extra distance in design and make sure that the styling is perfect. Attention to detail is key.

From everything including selecting paint colours to table lamps I can help you achieve your design and style imaginings.

Gintare Ragainyte

Junior Designer

As a Junior Designer at Jane Lockhart Interior Design, Gintare received her Bachelor of Interior Design from Ryerson University. After completing her studies, she has worked in numerous design positions with our team. Currently, Gintare is working on all projects and specializes in CAD work.

Originally from Lithuania, Gintare loves to travel and draws inspiration from her surroundings. She uses her passion for creativity and interior design in her drawings on daily basis to create beautiful and functional spaces for clients. One of her favorite things is to work on a project from early concept stages to the very end and see her vision in a drawing become a reality.

We are happy to have Gintare on board!

Karen Kirk

Editor, Writer, Stylist

Guest blogger Karen Kirk is Canadian Living’s Editor At Large for Home & Garden. Karen’s wide range of skills and talents has afforded her the opportunity to engage in all her creative interests from decorating, gardening and crafting to writing and making public appearances across Canada. The majority of Karen’s 25-year career has been spent as a home and garden editor/writer/stylist for various Canadian consumer publications including Canadian Living, Canadian Gardening, Canadian Home Workshop, Canadian Home & Country, Renovation & Décor and 50 Plus.

Other experiences in related fields include interior design, exhibit design, graphic design, photography and television research and production.

Cristiana Blidariu

Accounting

Cristiana is the accounting point person for Jane Lockhart Designs. Educated in Europe, Cristiana specializes in bookkeeping, accounting and finance for small and medium enterprises.

When not juggling numbers for clients, Cristiana juggles her many household and family responsibilities, reads fiction, attends aerobics classes and enjoys the occasional glass of Bordeaux.