
Curate² is a Toronto-based interior design studio focused on residential decorating, styling, and space planning. From single-session consultations to full-service design and project management, we offer flexible, personalized services tailored to your lifestyle, budget, and design goals.
Services
Elevate Your Space with Our Expert Services

Interior Design & Styling
At Curate², our interior design and styling services are all about bringing your vision to life—beautifully and practically. From space planning and colour consultations to sourcing furnishings, finishes, and accessories, we take a collaborative approach that blends timeless design principles with your personal taste. Whether you’re furnishing a new space or giving a tired room new life, we focus on creating interiors that feel cohesive, functional, and uniquely yours.

Custom Furniture & Decor
Curate² offers custom furniture and decor solutions designed to fit your space, style, and way of living. From one-of-a-kind pieces to thoughtfully sourced accents, we help you find or create items that elevate your home and tell your story. Whether it’s a built-in cabinet, reupholstered heirloom, or the perfect finishing touch, we prioritize quality, character, and functionality in every selection—ensuring your space feels intentional and deeply personal.

Home Staging
Home staging with Curate² is an extension of our interior design philosophy—intentional, stylish, and tailored to the character of each space. We use thoughtful layouts, curated furnishings, and layered decor to transform homes into aspirational yet livable environments. By drawing on design principles rather than generic setups, we create spaces that feel elevated, inviting, and emotionally resonant for potential buyers. It’s more than staging—it’s storytelling through design.
Meet PJ Shields
PJ Shields is the creative force behind Curate², a Toronto-based interior decoration and design studio. He earned a Bachelor of Interior Design from Yorkville University and is a proud ARIDO member.

PJ Shields
Founder
Testimonials
What Our Clients Say

“After moving into a new apartment in the heart of Toronto, my partner and I turned to Curate² on a recommendation from friends—and we’re so glad we did. PJ listened to what we wanted, created a beautifully detailed plan, and had it back to us in just a few days. The final result was exactly the vibe we hoped for: thoughtful, stylish, and perfectly us. I’d recommend Curate² to anyone looking to fall in love with their home.”

Kal & Talie
Lumber Lair Project

“I can honestly say that every time I walk into my condo, I feel peaceful, happy, and completely at home. I’d never worked with a designer before, but now I can’t imagine doing another space without PJ. He was respectful of my budget, helped me discover my own style, and made the entire process fun and stress-free. Everyone who visits comments on how stunning the space is—and I always tell them I have the best designer.”

Elaina
King’s Chamber Project