Jennifer Kuwabara is a Canadian Interior Designer and founder of Kuwabara Design Group Inc. and Amaya Collective, known for creating thoughtfully layered interiors that feel elevated, timeless, and deeply personal.
With over 25 years of experience in residential, commercial, and hospitality design, Jennifer believes the true beauty of design lies in its ability to shape the way we live and experience everyday life. Her work reflects a refined balance between sophistication and comfort — layering clean architectural elements with warmth, texture, natural materials, and collected details that bring soul and authenticity to a space.
Known for her approachable and collaborative process, Jennifer works closely with each client to create environments that feel both functional and emotionally connected to the people who inhabit them. Inspired by travel, art, fashion, architecture, and the subtle beauty found in everyday moments, her interiors are designed to feel effortless, livable, and enduring.
Jennifer’s aesthetic blends timeless foundations with modern layers, thoughtfully mixing materials, furnishings, lighting, and objects with an eye toward proportion, comfort, and character. Her ability to merge refined design with a relaxed sense of ease results in interiors that feel curated yet welcoming — polished without feeling overdesigned.
In 2023, Jennifer founded Amaya Collective, an online boutique born from a deeply personal place. Honouring her family and Japanese heritage, the name Amaya was inspired by her daughter’s middle name — a reflection of tradition, connection, and cultural roots carried forward through generations.
Amaya Collective was created as an extension of Jennifer’s belief that thoughtful living extends beyond the spaces we inhabit and into the rituals that shape our everyday lives. Focused on personal care, wellness, and intentional living, the collection features carefully curated products selected for their quality, beauty, and ability to bring moments of calm, comfort, and care into the day.
Together, Kuwabara Design Group Inc. and Amaya Collective reflect Jennifer’s passion for creating environments and experiences that feel soulful, welcoming, and deeply connected to the people they are designed for.
