About Us
WHO WE ARE
Bungalow Interior Design is a Winnipeg based residential design studio creating homes that feel both timeless and lived in.
Spaces designed with purpose, personality, and a sense of ease.
We believe great design should support the way people actually live, not just how a space looks on day one.
Founded by Corina and Rachel, Bungalow has grown from a small independent studio into a respected name in residential design. That growth has come naturally, shaped by long standing client relationships, word of mouth referrals, and a shared belief that thoughtful design begins with trust.
From the beginning, their approach has been rooted in integrity, collaboration, and care for the full experience of building or renovating a home.
The name Bungalow reflects more than a style or type of house. It represents a way of living that values simplicity, connection, and craftsmanship. Homes that feel welcoming and well considered, where beauty and function exist side by side.
Mid-century modern design continues to influence how the studio sees and shapes space. Its balance of warmth and clarity, form and function, guides their work across every type of project, from new builds to heritage restorations.
That influence is not about following a look, but about designing with intention and restraint.
Bungalow’s philosophy is grounded in balance. Art and architecture. Creativity and practicality. History and modern life.
Every project is guided by thoughtful planning, transparency, and an understanding that a home should feel personal to the people who live there.
As the studio continues to grow, so does its creative reach and confidence. Today, Bungalow Interior Design reflects a clear point of view, a deep respect for craftsmanship, and a commitment to creating homes that feel honest, enduring, and distinctly yours.
RECOGNITION
Accolades & Press
MEET CORINA
Corina Penner
“To create, one must first question everything.”
— Eileen Gray
PRINCIPAL + OWNER | B.ENV.D.
One part interior designer, one part client advocate, with a generous dash of sass. Corina brings over two decades of design experience, over 30 years of working with people and a direct but compassionate communication style to Bungalow Interior Design.
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A late bloomer perhaps but working in a creative field like interior design was inevitable for Corina.
After four years of courses in Human Ecology and Commerce including fashion and textile design, marketing, psychology and even calculus (she got a B+ her second time around!), she decided to take a break from university.
She spent the next several years in retail management and visual merchandising before moving on to production management and product design at a local handmade paper company. Impulsively she returned to university, this time entering the Faculty of Architecture.
Corina graduated with a Bachelor of Environmental Design in 2004 with honours, first place in a student competition, and a passion for interior design.
After graduating Corina worked for a kitchen renovation company, bought her first house, renovated it and then impulsively (you may sense a pattern) sold it to finance a year of travelling around the world.
Some of her favourite memories of the trip are design related, naturally. She visited the Rietveld Schröder House in Utrecht, Le Corbusier’s Villa Savoye and Sagrada Familia by Gaudi in Barcelona.
Upon returning to Canada she designed a jewellery line that was sold locally and across Canada, provided freelance design services to various clients and companies and was the senior interior designer for a design build firm until 2019. These life and work experiences, along with her education, have provided a solid foundation of knowledge of people, place and design as well as the inner workings of the renovation industry.
Space planning and kitchen design are the areas where Corina excels in residential design. She enjoys working closely with clients to learn how they interact in their homes so she can provide a well-designed space that enhances their daily lives.
Building a trusting relationship with clients is important to her design process and leads to comments like “It’s like you were in my head” from happy clients. Improving people’s lives fuels her to learn more and continually grow as a designer. In fact, her desire for learning is what led to connecting with Rachel after they both attended the same continuing education course.
Her loves include mid-century modern bungalows, weekends at the lake, travelling anywhere with her partner Jay, and snuggling her cats, Stevie and Frankie.
If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
If I could have any superpower, it would be invincibility - as someone that bruises like a peach, this would be awesome!
What's a skill you'd love to learn?
I'd love to learn to ride a motorcycle (being invincible would help with that too).
What's your favourite way to spend a weekend?
My favourite way to spend the weekend is at the cabin, reading a book on the dock in my favourite hammock.
What’s your dream project?
My dream project is to build a tiny A-frame cabin for two, tucked beside a quiet lake.
MEET RACHEL
Rachel Teichroew
“Being a person of integrity doesn’t mean being perfect. It means being authentic.”
— Chuck Swindoll
PRINCIPAL + OWNER | B.ENV.D., ADV.D.I.D.
Passionate about interior spaces for over a decade, Rachel enjoys combining her business and technical skills with her love for design.
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Rachel has been interested in interior design from a young age, often shadowing her friend’s mom (an interior designer) to various job sites in junior high. After graduating high school Rachel moved to London, Ontario where she pursued an Advanced Diploma of Interior Design at Fanshawe College before returning to Winnipeg to study Art History for three years and subsequently obtaining a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Interiors from the University of Manitoba.
Rachel has worked in commercial, municipal, and residential design in both London and Winnipeg, however, she’s found her calling in residential design because of the personal connections she’s able to make with her clients, industry reps, and trades.
Rachel advocates for the interior design community, regularly writing blog and social media content to support the competitive industry. She strives to educate the public on the differences between interior decorators and interior designers so that clients are hiring the right person for the job, as well as the importance of choosing a designer with education and experience in the field, the broad range of interior design services available, and how it is essential for home and business owners to begin their renovation project with an interior designer and a plan in place.
Based in Winnipeg with her husband Brian, daughter Stella, and calico cat Charlie, Rachel thrives on creating beautiful interior spaces while leading with integrity, intelligence, and energy. She enjoys collaborating with other designers, guiding and educating clients and the general public, managing projects and using her anal-retentiveness for good - aka attention to detail and advocating for her clients!
When she isn’t designing, Rachel enjoys reading any book she can get her hands on, catching up on her favourite shows, painting, cooking, baking, and most of all, traveling and experiencing the world.
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If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
I’d love to be able to teleport. I haven’t been able to travel as much as I’d like and it would be great to be able to eliminate the travel costs!
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What's a skill you would love to learn?
I’d really love to learn how to make croissants. I’ve been an avid baker for years but have never attempted croissants!
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What's your favourite way to spend a weekend?
Doing some low-key activities as a family and reading a book either in a comfy place or outside at a park.
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What’s your dream project?
The list is LONG - renovate my own home, build my own home, design spaces in a variety of styles, build a custom home for a client, design a cabin/cottage…
MEET ZOE
Zoe Zimberg
“Every great design begins with an even greater story.”
— Lorinda Mamo
INTERIOR DESIGNER | MID, B.ENV.D.
Born and raised in Winnipeg, Zoe grew up in River Heights, admiring the mid-century bungalows that continue to influence her work today. With over five years of experience, she brings a thoughtful and confident approach to each project, advocating for her clients and ensuring the details we obsess over are executed with care.
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As a young girl, Zoe knew she wanted to pursue a creative career. Constantly singing, dancing, creating, and rearranging her room, Zoe explored all ways to express herself and assert independence. In true Zoe fashion, when her parents said “NO” to getting a Bachelor of Education, she applied for Environmental Design - ironically, the only other degree named B.Ed. Enthralled by the world of design, Zoe embarked on seven years of school at the University of Manitoba. This completely reshaped who she was and how she saw the world around her. Suddenly, she’s in every restaurant petting the upholstery, or at coffee shops, looking under the counter (did they leave that side unfinished?!).
Zoe graduated from the U of M with her Master of Interior Design in Spring 2020. Over her practicum, she designed a healing centre for survivors of sexual violence. As she researched, digging deeper into gendered space (how gender and other social categorizations impact the way we live in the world), she set her goals high: “How can I create an Inclusive and Supportive Healing environment?” It was throughout this process that she developed her design philosophy, informed by Intersectional Feminism: “I believe that all people matter, and so, designers should consider and respond to the needs of all users - which requires inclusivity regardless of gender, sex, sexuality, race, class, or physical ability.” She utilizes this research and her professional expertise to design meaningful places with a positive impact.
Zoe designs for people first, always focusing on the “why” behind the details. She creates spaces that don’t just reflect you – they evolve with you. Through your rituals and routines, we are making magic of the mundane. Zoe has practiced collaboratively on both residential and commercial projects over the past five years. Whether it’s a renovation or a new build, Zoe loves the challenge each new project and client brings. While her work is grounded in function, it is elevated by soul.
Aside from her professional pursuits, Zoe loves thrifting and hunting on Facebook Marketplace for a vintage steal. She is a self-proclaimed “Swiftie” and can tell you the lore behind (almost) every lyric. She’s a Scorpio sun, Leo moon and rising, meaning she blends emotional depth with bold, creative vision. In her spare time, Zoe loves walking her rescue mutt, Dexter and decompressing from a long day with yoga.If you could have any superpower, what would it be and why?
If I could have any superpower, it would be teleporting - cause it would make travelling a breeze!
What's a skill you'd love to learn?
I'd love to learn self-defence.
What's your favourite way to spend a weekend?
My favourite way to spend the weekend is outside, relaxing, and sharing good food with even better friends.
What’s your dream project?
My dream project is to renovate my own home someday!
As our studio continues to grow, so does its creative reach and confidence.
Bungalow Interior Design is dedicated to creating homes that feel honest, enduring, and distinctly yours.
Interested in starting a project? Reach out and let’s chat.
If you’re planning a large-scale residential project and are looking for a full service design team to guide it from concept to completion, we’d love to hear from you.