Ryan Barichello’s passion for furniture and design may have led him down many paths, but it ultimately brought him back home.

Although only opened Furnitura Interiors in March 2008, his experience and interest in the industry is quite extensive. Though Ryan’s father, one of the founders of Stylus, introduced him to the industry, Ryan had aspirations of opening his own business. More rewarding to him than working for someone else, Ryan ran Furnitura under the M.G. Design moniker, near the Burnaby Home Depot, for five years before relocating to the Heights.

Filled with high quality contemporary furnishings, the showroom is expansive in its offerings. However, there’s more than what meets the eye. Much of Ryan’s time is spent on custom order work for other businesses. Whether it be furniture or upholstery, he can do it all. Under the commercial side of his business, he is responsible for all the seating for large national businesses such as Sterling, Joneve, Gia and Freedman Shoes, to name a few.

Living close to and still shopping on the Heights, Ryan says he appreciates the area not only because “he grew up here and because his family and friends are here, but also because it is nice and clean and that the people are wonderful.” When deciding where to open his business, he knew he wanted to stay within Burnaby. Ryan had a strong vision for his business and decided on his current location when it was still just a blue print.

And just like the Heights, his business is unique, and unlike anything else when it comes to what he has to offer.

When he’s not busy with work, Ryan enjoys going to the beach and gym, fishing, playing and watching hockey, and working on his car.

Furnitura Interiors is located at 3801 Hastings Street, at the corner of Hastings and Esmond Avenue, just one block east of Boundary Road. For more information, call 604-298-1485, or visit www.furnitura.ca.