Crafting Kitchens the GTA Trusts

Butterfly Yao Design is an interior design studio based in Markham, Ontario, built on a simple belief: your kitchen should be as functional as it is beautiful.

With over a decade of experience in the kitchen and bath industry, founder Butterfly Yao has dedicated her career to transforming everyday spaces into kitchens that truly reflect how her clients live. Every project begins with listening — understanding the way a family cooks, gathers, and moves through their home — and ends with a space that feels entirely their own.

As a Certified Master Kitchen & Bath Designer (CMKBD) and NKBA member, Butterfly brings both technical expertise and a keen design eye to every renovation. Her work has been recognized with the Best of Houzz award every year from 2019 to 2026, as well as the NKBA Ontario 2023 People's Choice Best Kitchen award — recognition earned through consistently delivering results that clients love.

Butterfly Yao Design specializes in kitchen renovation consulting, custom cabinetry design, material and countertop selection, and full renovation coordination. Whether you're starting from scratch or reimagining an existing space, the studio guides you through every step — from layout planning to final walkthrough — with transparency, care, and attention to detail.

Serving homeowners across Markham, Richmond Hill, Vaughan, Mississauga, Oakville, Burlington, Aurora, Newmarket, Stouffville, Uxbridge, Whitby, Port Perry, and the Greater Toronto Area.

Consultations available by appointment.