Design has always been part of John Saint-Denis’ story. With a builder for a father and an interior designer for a mother, he grew up surrounded by blueprints, fabric swatches, and conversations about spaces. His travels through New England, France, and Italy sparked his curiosity, but it was a life-changing year in Florence that sealed the deal—design wasn’t just an interest, it was a calling.

Over the years, John has built a career that beautifully blends interior design and architecture, with experience at top furnishing retailers and design houses along the way. Now at Cantoni, he thrives on the energy of the showroom and the balance of elegance and restraint in its curated vignettes. John’s friendly, approachable nature makes clients feel instantly at ease, and his hyper-empathetic style means he’s always tuned into what matters most to them.

For John, good design is about balance, peacefulness, and telling the homeowner’s story through layers of new finds and treasured pieces. He has a special expertise in upholstery and stone (thanks to time spent in the famed quarries north of Pisa) and loves mixing early 20th-century, mid-century, and contemporary styles to create spaces that feel clean, cohesive, and full of character. Above all, he believes homes should feel personal, timeless, and inviting—just like the people who live in them.