Meet Celeste Bakken
Founder + Principal Designer
Before I recommend a single interior finish, I already know how your dream home is going to work for you.
Let’s get one thing straight: I’m not here to blow your budget with a pretty design that will be immediately trashed the first time you have a party. I’ll never pretend that you have to use all of the highest-end finishes and fixtures to have a beautiful home. And I promise you, you won’t have to visit a million showrooms to pick everything out for your home, just to second-guess your choices.
When I design your renovation or new home, it’s not for anyone else - it’s uniquely, undeniably yours. My superpower is taking the overwhelm and decision fatigue out of creating your dream home and making the process (dare I say?!) fun!
Our Core Values
At Form + Function, our core values are at heart of everything we do.
Live Authentically
We believe beauty comes from being true to who we are and designing spaces that support the way we actually live, work, and gather.
How we do this:
We encourage clients to make choices that reflect their lifestyle, not just Pinterest trends. Every selection must pass the “Would I actually live with this?” test!
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Design in Partnership
We see design as a partnership: one built on honesty, open communication, shared respect, and the confidence that comes from knowing your project is in good hands.
How we do this:
Our approach is always client-centred - after all, we love all design styles and want everything to reflect you and your unique life. We pride ourselves on being transparent, honest, and upfront about costs, timeline, and project scope and we partner with builders who share this same value.
Educate with Intention
We believe in sharing expertise openly by guiding, not gatekeeping, so clients can
make mindful and informed choices that serve their home for years to come.
How we do this:
Through thoughtful material decisions that our clients will love for a long time, as well as choosing quality over a quick fix is the first step in building sustainably. We partner with as many local artisans and suppliers as possible because we believe in supporting the talent and economy close to home, while cutting down on product lead times and shipping.
Driven by Nature
Nature is woven into everything we do. We believe true sustainability comes from
choosing thoughtful design choices and quality materials that age gracefully with time.
How we do this:
We love to learn about material science, sustainability and craftsmanship because we love to answer our clients’ questions about selections. We want our clients to be excited about the look of the products that we source, but we also want you to know how to clean it and what to expect when using it. We never recommend products that we would not use in our own homes.
Currently Inspired By
Moody Accent walls
Brass fixtures
Natural elements
Leather accents
Dark powder rooms
