Studio AR
Anu Ranasinghe, an Architect + Interior + Kitchen Designer, a mom to 3 awesome boys.
Virtual Residential & Short Term Rental Design Studio serving clients worldwide 🌎
Architecture+ Interior Design
In-person consultations available around Ottawa, ON, Canada 🇨🇦
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04/06/2026
Small living rooms, big impact.
Cozy styling tips, space-saving furniture ideas, and layout tricks to make your compact living room feel open and inviting. Check out our blog post.
Studio AR Making Every Inch Count: Cozy & Stylish Small Living Rooms
03/23/2026
Industrial Bedroom Makeover 🔥
Starting from a completely empty space, we transformed this room into a warm, modern industrial retreat-layer by layer.
Step 1: Define the base
We kept the palette neutral with soft whites, warm greys, and earthy tones to create a calm foundation.
Step 2: Bring in raw materials
Metal, wood, and leather elements were introduced through the bed frame, side tables, and accents-clean lines, no clutter.
Step 3: Add texture (without noise)
Simple linen bedding, a subtle rug, and soft throws added comfort while keeping the look minimal.
Step 4: Industrial character
We layered in vintage-inspired pieces-statement lighting, a bold wall clock, and subtle industrial details.
Step 5: Warm it up
Ambient lighting + a few curated decor pieces made the space feel cozy, not cold.
The result? A space that feels raw, refined, and effortlessly inviting.
Just an interpretation from one of our recent projects ✨
Boring Bedroom to Industrial Style, Step-by-Step Makeover #interiordesign #beforeandafter#shortsfeed This bedroom started plain and lifeless… so I transformed it into a modern industrial-style space step by step.From metal, wood, and leather furniture to a n...
Think your Airbnb looks great… but still not getting bookings?
It might be these 3 design mistakes that make listings look cheap. Small changes can completely transform a space and make it feel more inviting, stylish, and bookable.
As an architect, interior designer, and Airbnb superhost, I help homeowners create beautiful homes and profitable short-term rentals.
✨ Two signature services
• Just Homes — residential architecture + interior design
• Styled Stays — short-term rental design for Airbnb hosts
🔗 Get a FREE STR property assessment
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StudioAnur
It's official, we rebranded!!
New name. Same passion for thoughtful, beautiful spaces. ✨
I’m excited to share the rebrand of my studio and the launch of our new website: studioanur.com.
As an Architect + Interior Designer and a Short-Term Rental Superhost, my work brings together design expertise and real-life hosting experience to create spaces that truly work for the people who live in them.
Our studio now focuses on two signature services:
Just Homes
Full residential design services including architecture and interior design, creating homes that are functional, warm, and uniquely yours.
Styled Stays
Designing short-term rentals that stand out and perform. As a Superhost, I understand what guests love and what helps listings succeed.
If you’re a host, we also offer a Free STR Assessment to help you unlock your property’s potential.
🔗 Check the link in bio to explore the new website and learn more.
It's Official!!
✨ We’re Rebranding! ✨
Studio Design Do is now Studio Anu Ranasinghe. (SAR)
A new name that reflects a more personal approach to the work I love - creating thoughtful spaces through architecture, interiors, and design for living and hosting.
We now focus on two signature services:
🏡 Just Homes
Architecture + Interior Design for homeowners - including specialized kitchen design and full home concepts.
🌿 Styled Stays
Design consultations for short-term rental hosts. As a Superhost, I help new and existing hosts design, style, and set up beautiful guest-ready spaces.
🌍 Work With Us Anywhere
We offer virtual design services worldwide, and also local in-person projects when possible.
🔗 Visit our new website:
https://www.studioanur.com/
Thank you for being part of this journey. Excited for this new chapter! ✨
01/27/2026
High-ROI Airbnb Design - Anywhere in the World
This is one of my own Airbnb properties, designed virtually with a clear goal: higher bookings, better guests, and stronger returns.
👉 View the listing: http://airbnb.com/h/villa316
As an architect + interior designer and experienced Airbnb host, I work with STR owners worldwide to create spaces that stand out online and perform in real life.
Through virtual STR design services, I help hosts turn ordinary listings into memorable, high-converting stays- no matter the location.
If your Airbnb deserves more than “nice,” let’s design it to perform 🤍
📩 DM me to learn more
Home in Nugegoda · ★5.0 · 3 bedrooms · 2 beds · 3 baths 3BR Cozy Beach Vibe Family Home -20 min to Colombo
12/16/2025
Ready for your next living room makeover?
✨ Before → After: Same living room, completely new feeling ✨
Want to upgrade your existing living room to look and feel like this - without starting from scratch?
Sometimes it’s not about buying everything new. It’s about spotting the missing pieces: layout, lighting, textures, colors, and flow.
💬 Let us assess your current living room and show you what’s holding it back - and how to elevate it beautifully.
👉 Comment “LIVING ROOM” below to get your FREE consultation and personalized advice.
Your home already has potential. Let’s unlock it together!
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12/09/2025
Are you planning a renovation in 2026?
Before you spend thousands… let an experienced Architect/ Designer in Ottawa look at your floor plan.
I help homeowners fix bad layouts, improve flow, catch design mistakes, and make sure your kitchen/bathroom works for real life, not just on paper.
I work fully online, so it's easy, fast, and affordable.
Let’s make your home function beautifully. 💛
Call us I Text Us I WhatsApp Us at (343) 988-7262 I
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Schedule a call with us!!
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11/22/2025
🎄✨ 15 Eco-Friendly Christmas Decor Ideas You’ll Love! ✨🌿
This year, I’m embracing the beauty of natural, handmade Christmas decor - simple materials like pinecones, dried oranges, cinnamon sticks, twine, and burlap can completely transform your holiday styling. 🍊🌲
Each piece adds warmth, texture, fragrance, and that cozy, rustic charm we all crave during the season. Whether it’s a pinecone ornament with dried citrus, a cinnamon-stick star, or little burlap bundles that smell like Christmas - these small touches make your home feel magical, meaningful, and sustainable.
If you're looking for budget-friendly, earth-friendly inspiration, here are a few beautiful ideas I came across online and gathered to share with you all.
Simple, natural, and so perfect for creating a warm, eco-friendly Christmas vibe at home!
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11/20/2025
Love this 💚 ❤️ Cool, budget friendly, earth friendly Christmas tree!!
10/10/2025
A biophilic kitchen brings warmth, peace, and life to your home.
Which one do you like most, 1, 2, or 3? Comment below!
10/08/2025
A simple, minimalistic kitchen with a strong biophilic theme, featuring;
clean lines,
natural materials like light wood and stone,
abundant greenery such as hanging plants and a small indoor herb garden,
a neutral color palette with soft greens and earthy tones,
and ample natural light flooding the space.
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