“[We] wanted a professional to help with an overall design, since this was a total renovation was well beyond our scope to come up with specific plans. [We were] very happy with response time to any issue and communication was excellent. The selection process for plans, colours, coverings, flooring, etc, was made a lot easier by the simplification of choices that only a professional could have offered. This was also simplified by your ability to take our desires and translate them into very concise selections. You are able to “guide” clients toward a professional result that well matches our desires. The help of Within Design made this whole project a lot less stressful than we ever thought it would be.”
Alan Blaine – main floor and basement gut and renovate
“We needed a great layout and didn’t know how to achieve it on our own. Having a clear plan helped us determine what we could do ourselves (and the sequence of work) and provided clear instruction to contractors. [We] especially appreciated things like the lighting design, which was far more sophisticated than anything we would have come up with on our own. Great service for developing a whole project or giving ideas for lay out (I think you worked out something like 7 different permutations for us before we picked one!). I think the service was great!”
Kirstie Kneppers – main floor and kitchen renovation
“It was a pleasure working with you on the projects you ran. Your approach was a team effort and it made our job all that much more enjoyable.”
Daryl Goudie, Soundtex Interiors Ltd.
“Overall we were pleased with how things went and the services you provided. The design is great; we love the big windows in the back; and the overall appearance and feel of the new spaces is great. We get a lot of positive comments from visitors. We would certainly recommend you to others – in fact we have already, several times. Once we’ve recovered from this renovation I may be in touch re: doing some things downstairs.”
Lisa Atkinson – 2200 sq. ft whole home renovation
“We decided to hire an interior designer based on recommendations from others who have undergone a renovation. [You were] thorough; dedicated; knowledgeable; kind; patient; and listened well. Communicated with contractors very well and kept on top of project progress. [We] would have gone insane without you!”
Donna Clare – whole home renovation and garage conversion
“I have to tell you I was very skeptical at first. It seemed like a lot of money and I wasn’t sure it was necessary. Now that we’re all done I wanted you to know that I couldn’t have imagined going through this without you and it was honestly the best money I have ever spent.”
Ron Williams – 3800 sq. ft. whole home gut and renovate
“Thank you for your patience. I needed someone who could decipher all that I say and figure out in the end what I’m after. I get excited and let emotions get in the way of what is manageable and realistic and I needed someone to bring in reality. I felt it was a partnership rather than you acting as the experts and being snobby about it. You were thorough and responsive to my many inquiries and often one step ahead of me. You took the space and made it functional. You presented me with a variety of options to choose from, without overwhelming me. I hired a professional to give me their opinions. Sometimes I just cannot decide. When I asked, “what do you think?” I got an honest answer. You listened, which may be a cliché, but I hate having to repeat myself and feel like the professionals are not trying to understand.”
Sherri Tetz – 10,500 sq. ft. corporate office renovation
“We had a space that was fairly chopped up and had a lot of wasted space that we did not really know how to best use. The design you prepared for us allowed us to reconfigure the space with better flow and use while getting more staff into the space we had. The folks working in those areas are very satisfied with the changes and find it a better work environment. We felt your service was prompt and very professional.”
Don Ostergard – corporate office reconfiguration
“My husband and I don’t always agree and it’s not easy making decisions. You provided us with an impartial view on the project. Your knowledge and foresight prevented us from making costly mistakes, which would have ruined the final outcome.”
Joanne Charlesworth – vacation property renovation