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About Wide Canvas

Wide Canvas is a full‑service interior design studio and cabinetry showroom serving Reno–Tahoe homeowners who want their homes to quietly outshine the rest. We specialize in high‑end residential remodels—whole homes, kitchens, baths, great rooms, and custom closets—for people who are serious about quality, comfort, and how their homes make them and their guests feel.

Before founding Wide Canvas in Reno, Jackie spent 14 years running a full‑service interior design studio in the San Francisco Bay Area, leading complex, multi‑room remodels for discerning clients in one of the country’s most competitive design markets. That background quietly raises the bar for every Reno–Tahoe project we take on, from primary residences to second homes in the mountains.

Our role is to take the weight of a complex remodel off your shoulders, while making sure the result feels unmistakably like you and deeply enjoyable to live in.

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Our philosophy: approachable luxury, beautifully managed

Luxury doesn’t have to feel intimidating or precious. The homes we design are warm, welcoming, and deeply functional, with refined details that reward a closer look.

You bring your vision, quirks, and wish list. We bring years of design expertise, business‑honed project management, and a clear, flat‑fee process that keeps everyone on the same page. The result is a home that works beautifully for your everyday life, gently embraces the people who walk through your door, and gives you the quiet pleasure of seeing yourself reflected in every room—whether it’s your primary residence or the place you retreat to on weekends.

Meet Jackie Lopey

Founder and principal designer Jackie Lopey has been designing homes for nearly two decades—first as a business executive‑turned‑designer running her own full‑service studio in the San Francisco Bay Area, and now as the creative force behind Wide Canvas in Reno.

A Reno native who spent over a decade immersed in the Bay Area’s fast-paced design scene, Jackie brings together the best of both worlds: deep local roots and a far-reaching design perspective. That journey created a balance between small-town authenticity and big-city sophistication, shaping how she approaches every project with both heart and insight.

Coming home to Reno felt like reconnecting with what matters most—community, landscape, and the creative spirit that runs through this region. At the same time, years in California honed her eye for detail and innovation, giving her the tools to deliver work that’s both grounded and refined. Jackie thinks in terms of teams, timelines, and budgets—not just pretty pictures—and is comfortable collaborating with contractors, architects, engineers, and vendors to bring complex projects to life while protecting her clients’ time and energy.

If you’re creating or updating a second home in Reno–Tahoe, you get a designer who understands the level of finish, function, and polish you’re used to—and how to translate that sensibility to a mountain setting. A Certified Interior Designer in the State of California, Jackie leads a small, dedicated in‑house team that supports every project from concept through completion. She’s in it for the transformation—the moment when a finished space finally feels like you, and there’s a bit of magic in how it all comes together.

What makes us different

High‑end remodels demand more than a mood board and a few pretty fixtures. Wide Canvas stands out in a few key ways:

Business‑level project management
Before design, Jackie spent years managing budgets, people, and timelines. We use those skills to structure your remodel, keep decisions organized, and help your build team work efficiently.
Flat‑fee, clearly defined deliverables
We work on a flat‑fee basis for design, with a defined scope and deliverables. You’ll know exactly what’s included—concepts, 3D views, specifications, and meetings—so you can reserve your contingency funds for construction, not endless hourly design bills.
Bay Area second home specialist
If you’re a Bay Area homeowner creating or updating a second home in Reno–Tahoe, you get a designer who instinctively understands the level of finish, function, and polish you’re used to—and how to translate that to a mountain setting.
Concept‑to‑completion partnership
We take you from early ideas and “what if” conversations through space planning, selections, 3D models, documentation, and collaboration with your contractor and trades. We don’t swing the hammer, but we stay close to the process so the design you fell in love with is the one that gets built—and seeing that transformation is genuinely fun for our team.
Deep cabinetry and materials expertise
As cabinetry specialists with a local showroom, we understand how kitchens, baths, and storage spaces really function. We can source and coordinate almost everything you see and touch—cabinetry, counters, tile, plumbing, hardware, and more—so the whole space feels cohesive.
A real studio team, not just a lone designer
Behind the scenes, our studio and office team keeps selections, orders, and communication organized. That structure is what allows your project to feel calm and well‑managed from your side, while giving our designers the freedom to focus on the creative work they love.

What inspires our work

Our work is sparked by adventure and a love for beautiful places—from lazy afternoons wandering through Europe to long drives across the wide-open stretches of the American West. Those moments remind us why we design: to capture a feeling, a memory, or a sense of wonder.

We’ve always been pulled toward art in all its forms and the amazing architecture that shapes cities around the world. Mixing these influences helps us dream up spaces that feel personal and full of character—old meets new, classic meets creative.

And because we love things with charm and personality, you’ll find plenty of vintage, quirky, and eclectic touches in what we do. At Wide Canvas, we create designs that tell stories and feel alive—never cookie-cutter, always inspired.

Where and how we work

Wide Canvas focuses on primary and secondary homes in the Reno–Tahoe region.

In California, as a Certified Interior Designer, Jackie is qualified to plan, design, and document non‑structural, non‑seismic interior work within existing buildings. She can develop space plans, interior drawings, and detailed specifications suitable for permit submittal by you and your licensed design professionals, and guide you through finish and furnishing installation.

In Nevada, we provide design consulting focused on selections and visualizations—cabinetry, surfaces, fixtures, furnishings, and finishes tailored to your style and budget. We develop concept layouts, mood boards, and 3D views that clearly communicate the design intent, then collaborate with your licensed architect and contractor so they can translate those ideas into compliant plans and a successful build.

Many of our clients split their time between city life and Reno–Tahoe, so we design with both worlds in mind—homes that feel as elevated and efficient as an urban residence, yet grounded and relaxed enough for mountain life.

Our studio and cabinetry showroom are open by appointment, giving you a calm, focused environment to review concepts, touch materials, and make decisions with our guidance.

Awards and recognition

Our work has been recognized locally and within the design industry, including:y.

Best of Houzz award for Service, ten years in a row.
Northern Nevada Builder’s Association Best Remodel – Residential, two consecutive years.
Multiple Sierra Nevada National Kitchen & Bath awards.

We’re proud of the recognition, but even prouder that many of our projects come from repeat clients and referrals—from homeowners who return to us for their next remodel because they love living in their homes, and from contractors who appreciate detailed, buildable plans.

See our work, including award-winning projects, here

The Experience: Design Peace of Mind

Remodeling a high‑end home touches every part of your life. Our Design Peace of Mind Process is built to make that experience as clear and low‑stress as possible—and to leave you with a home that’s a joy to spend time in every day.

Plan – We get to know how you live, study your existing home, and develop multiple space plans and 3D models so you can confidently choose a direction. Along the way, we’re looking for the essence of you and your family, so the final design feels personal, not generic.
Budget – Together we outline realistic investment ranges and make design choices that align with your priorities, from must‑have features to smart splurges. We help you decide where to save and where to indulge so the finished home feels both responsible and deeply satisfying.
Build – We collaborate with your contractor, architect, and builder to clarify every detail—from cabinetry to finishes—so they can execute the design with fewer surprises. Watching the design turn into a lived‑in, loved space is one of the most rewarding parts of the process for both you and our team.

Throughout, you’ll feel like you’re in partnership with a knowledgeable expert who has your best interests at heart, respects both your time and your investment, and genuinely enjoys making a major transformation to your home.

Is Wide Canvas right for you?

We’re a good fit if:

You own a Reno‑Tahoe home that is not living up to its potential.
You’re planning a full‑room or whole‑home remodel, not a quick cosmetic update.
You value professional guidance and are comfortable delegating details to a trusted team.
You want a home that feels warm, livable, and distinctly yours—never cookie‑cutter—and you like the idea of a design team that’s as excited about the transformation as you are.

If that sounds like you, we’d love to talk about your project.

Book a Discovery Call to see whether Wide Canvas is the right partner for your remodel.