KAST
Operator

Where bold interiors meet quiet luxury.

We are a Vancouver design studio that believes a home sells best when it is furnished for the life buyers want.

The mission

Elevate the selling experience through thoughtful, timeless design.

The story

Founded 2016, design first.

What began as Kastiele Designs, a small interior design practice, has grown into one of Vancouver's leading design driven staging studios, trusted by realtors, developers, and homeowners alike. The team and the inventory have grown; the vision has not.

Rooted in a background as interior designers, every project starts with balance, proportion, and purpose, and ends with a home that photographs beautifully, shows effortlessly, and connects buyers to the lifestyle the listing represents.

2016Founded
300+Projects completed
28 daysAvg time on market after first month
The team

The people behind the rooms.

Chief Executive Officer

Marc McMillan

Marc leads with a vision grounded in design excellence, combining creativity with a strong sense of purpose. Known for a collaborative style and attention to detail, he believes great design begins with intention and is realized through precision and trust.

Lead Designer

Poonam McMillan

Poonam is the creative force behind Kast Staging, with a refined understanding of proportion, color, and flow. Known for calm professionalism and a hands on approach, she believes exceptional service begins with trust and is earned through care, communication, and consistency.

The values

Four things we do not bend on.

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Design first

Interior designers before stagers. Balance, proportion, and flow are the foundation of every room.

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Purpose in detail

Nothing we place is random. Each selection serves light, scale, and the emotional response that sells.

/03

Seamless process

Consultation to completion handled in house, with precision and peace of mind for every client.

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Enduring impact

The staging is temporary. The impression, the photographs, and the result are not.

Built on trust

Refined by experience.

Simplicity in design

Our design background lets us make every creative decision with confidence. We take full ownership of the process so our clients do not have to.

Guided by expertise

We remove the guesswork and handle every detail, ensuring each property reaches its full potential.

Commitment in practice

We work on a completion basis, not by checklist. A project is not finished until the space feels balanced, natural, and ready to impress.

Reviews

Built on trust, refined by experience.

"I have been in Real Estate 35 years, and their Staging is so above all the other Staging Companies, but still affordable. They are Designers first, and have Amazing taste. My Clients have for sure obtained Higher Sale Prices."

Kevin Perra · 35 years a realtor

"Marc was courteous and professional around our staging appointments. He went above and beyond to make the staging day go smoothly, and it sold in less than a month."

Brian Vikner

"I have had the pleasure of working with these guys on a number of projects. They do the work quickly, efficiently, and the quality of the staging is excellent."

Kris Mangion

"Their detailed staging highlighted my home's best features to make the property more attractive to the broadest possible range of buyers, and ultimately helped to sell very quickly and for more money."

Derek Hsu
The ground

Greater Vancouver, walked.

Vancouver, West Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, and out through the valley, with Squamish by arrangement. Three hundred staged homes are pinned on the map.

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