Decorating & Design
Shops We Love: Kelli Montreal Marries Scandi Style With Italian Luxury
Updated on October 13, 2021

As principal designer of her namesake interior design firm, Kelli Richards has been helping clients turn their houses into homes for almost a decade. That mission is echoed in the Montreal showroom opened by Kelli and her husband, Robby Demlakian. The 3,000-square- foot retail space, which she designed with Kelli director Thierry Blouin-Brown, features custom shelving, an archway draped in black velvet and pillars that accentuate the high ceiling, all of which epitomize Kelli’s stripped-back yet luxe approach to design.
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A new addition to this part of The Main, a prominent furniture district, Kelli stands out for showcasing top European designs, many of which have never been seen in Montreal.

“This street has always felt like the heart and soul of the city,” says Kelli of The Main, the local moniker for Boulevard Saint-Laurent.

“A love for beauty and romance really shines throughout Montreal, especially in the historical architecture found practically everywhere here,” says Kelli who co-owns the shop with her husband. “Our boutique aims to complete the city’s furniture offerings with that sense of romance in mind.”

“I wanted the showroom to marry my two loves: minimalist Scandinavian style and Italian opulence,” says Kelli.

Shoppers will also find small accessories, lamps and books on display, along with standout furniture such as the Blade sofa (pictured) by 365 North for Wendelbo.

A wall of chairs and barstools shows the range of designs.

The lacy metal Matégot bowl is equally beautiful filled with fruit or left empty.

Characterized by its elegant fringe and sleek lines, the Gubi Pouffe has a roaring twenties style that’s perfect for informal seating.
Courtesy of Kelli
House & Home October 2021