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# Premise Design Inc

Original Houzz profile: [Premise Design Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/premise-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1166106125)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Calgary, AB
- **Serves:** Calgary, okotoks
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves
- Eco-friendly
- Award winning
- 20 years in business

Premise Design Inc. is a professional interior design firm that provides accessible, thoughtful, and sustainable renovation solutions for homes and businesses since 2005.
Renovating is all about getting your space working perfectly for your lifestyle and family.  Good design planning for a renovation takes into account your needs, wants, likes, dislikes, how you live (in every single way), your budget, your community, and your future. We are thorough and detailed in our design process to make sure you get the space you need and want, exceeding your expectations, and improving your life in the end. Yes, good design does just that.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Bedroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Entry Design
- Custom Built-ins
- Floor Plans
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- House Plans
- Art Selection
- Closet Design
- Universal Design
- 3D Rendering
- Basement Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Sustainable Design
- Custom Shelving
- Downsizing
- Drafting
- Handicap-Accessible Design
- Green Building
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Home Office Design

### Areas Served

- Calgary
- okotoks

### Typical Job Cost

CAD 5,000 - CAD 1,000,000

Interior Design fees range from a minimum of $180 (one hour consultation fee) up to 20% of construction costs.

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Premise Design Inc |
| Address | Calgary, Alberta, Canada |
| Phone | (403) 452-6200 |
| Website | http://www.interiordesignercalgary.ca |
| Followers on Houzz | 43 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/premisedesign
- LinkedIn — http://ca.linkedin.com/pub/melinda-richardson/b/324/682
- Blog — http://pinterest.com/premisedesign/

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Premise Design Inc](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/premise-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1166106125)
- **Website:** http://www.interiordesignercalgary.ca
- **Phone:** (403) 452-6200

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- NCIDQ Certification, Associate member of Interior Designers of Alberta and Interior Designers of Canada

- **Best of Houzz:** 1 award (2019), for Service.

**Affiliations**
- [Interior Designers of Alberta](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/professionals/schools-and-organizations/interior-designers-of-alberta-pfvwus-pf~1888888079)

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 5 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 5.0
- Communication: 5.0
- Value: 5.0

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — HU-335492423, Feb. 2025**

> We worked with Melinda for our kitchen renovation. Her suggestions made us drastically change the design of our kitchen and we are so thankful! Hiring her was really worth it. She is very honest, knowledgeable and hardworking!

**Comment from Premise Design Inc:**

> Thank you, I appreciate that so very much.
> Cheers,
> Melinda

**★★★★★ — Curtis Crawford, Sept. 2018**

> I am a member of condo corporation interior design sub-committee. We hired Melinda from Premise Design to help us with our interior design project, namely lighting, painting, and beautification of our common space areas.
>
> Melinda was amazing! She was very patient, professional, attentive, and experienced. She took the time to understand our unique situation (i.e. the building, budget, aesthetics, etc...) and presented us with tailor made design solutions that were both versatile and functional for a multi-resident complex. Everyone on the design committee was pleased with the insights, design board, and expertise that Melinda provided. The service she provided us was well worth the cost. Speaking of which, Melinda went above and beyond her contractual obligations; she visited our complex multiple times, provided recommendations on flooring, and helped us out with our lighting fixture quotes.
>
> So far hiring Melinda was the best decision our condo's Interior Design Committee has made.

**★★★★★ — Stephanie Scott, July 2017**

> After seeing the results of the work Premise Design did for the full renovation and redesign of my mother’s home, I was able to very quickly see the value Melinda brings to any design project. It was a no brainer, I had to engage Melinda for all of my design projects. Melinda is beyond enjoyable to work with. She has an absolute eye for details, and uniqueness, and is able to take a million ideas from her clients, and turn them into a clear, perfectly personal reflection of your taste and vision. Something I could never do on my own!
>
> What I appreciate the most about working with Melinda is her level of customer service and the personal attention and care I have seen her take time and time again on my many projects, and my families projects as well. She truly understands how overwhelming making design choices can be, and she supports you every step of the way with all the information and perspective you need to make decisions that not only work best for the project, but for your budget as well.  Always respecting the bottom line, Melinda has never made me feel like I was limited by my budget. She has allowed me to take the time I need for the “splurgey projects” while always being there on a whim for the quick picks. She is always current and a head of the game with what is happening in the design world, and brings new ideas to her projects daily.
>
> Engaging Premise Design for me, has been the most important thing when it comes to making design choices. I know I would not love walking into any room in our home as much as I do, if it wasn’t for Melinda and Premise Design.

**★★★★★ — S Allen, July 2017**

> I have worked with Melinda for several years and she  is a wonderful resource.  She has a  great sense of style and whatever your budget and schedule she is flexible and creative.  She  listens to your needs and always delivers.   She has excellent knowledge of suppliers and products I had never considered.  From large projects to small changes she is consistently professional and supportive! I highly recommend her and Premise Design.

**★★★★★ — Margaret Kargard, Sept. 2015**

> I hired Premise Design to redesign my 1978 condo. The design was wonderful and the subcontractors who used the design were able to understand it well. It made my job as a first and only time contractor extremely easy. She also assisted with picking out all of the finishes . I was extremely satisfied with her work.

## Selected projects

- [Oakridge Estates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/oakridge-estates-pj-vj~474545)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 23
  - Description: This family home was stuck in the 1970's with carpet in the bathroom and a too small kitchen and eating area for them. It was dark in the family room and in need of storage and styling. We opened up the kitchen to the family room and designed the kitchen around a large island, perfect for their three kids to eat, play, and do homework on. Windows were added in the family room to give a view to the backyard, a skylight was added to the foyer which sends light also into the basement stairwell, and…
- [Midpark Residence](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/midpark-residence-pj-vj~2241099)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 34
  - Description: This phased project was completed room by room over the course of 5 years. The Client wanted her home to be "a place of calm and peace and love and family and happiness." The warm neutral colour palette gave a cozy feel to the house, while the casual yet classic pieces of furniture gave an inviting look. The function of each space was enhanced with storage solutions to keep the small house from getting cluttered.
- [Wexford Estates](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wexford-estates-pj-vj~474514)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 7
  - Description: In this residence, the homeowner's wanted to find the perfect balance between family life and great design. It is designed to grow with the family through smart storage clean lines and fun accents. This is a new build in which we helped the homeowner's navigate from early construction through to the finishing details of custom cushions, draperies and bedding.
- [Interior Designs](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/interior-designs-pj-vj~2612817)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 12
- [Parkland Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parkland-kitchen-pj-vj~474692)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 3
- [Kitchen Remodels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-remodels-pj-vj~2612815)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 4
- [Bathroom Remodels](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-remodels-pj-vj~2612809)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 8
- [Lincoln Park Small Condo Design](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lincoln-park-small-condo-design-pj-vj~474630)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 4
  - Description: We designed this renovation for two college girls. They wanted it to be modern with a fun edge to it. The flooring is cork and porcelain tile. We selected every piece of furniture, accessory, even down to the utensils in the kitchen. It was move-in ready for the girls.

[See all 8 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/premise-design-inc-pfvwus-pf~1166106125)

## Ideabooks

- [Landmark Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/93112392/list/landmark-ideas) — 2 ideas
- [premisedesign's Favorites](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/309101/list/premisedesign-s-favorites) — 59 ideas
- [Pottery](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/650810/list/pottery) — 7 ideas

[See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/premisedesign)

## Community Q&A

**Q: Where are these cushioned stools/ottomans/benches from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

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A: Sorry for my delay. They were from Crate and Barrel and then reupholstered in that lattice fabric to tie everything together.

**Q: what brand doors are these?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Love these doors

A: Hi Jeff,
My apologies for being so slow to respond. I looked through my client file and this spec was selected by my client so I don't have a record of the manufacturer. We had provided the design for what it should look like and he took it and sourced the doors that matched what we had sketched for the closets and ensuite doors. Sorry I can't be of more help.
-Melinda

**Q: Great Compact Couch** *(in Photo Questions)*

Have a similar space that we are trying to renovate where we are tight on space.  What is the name/make of that couch and where did you purchase.  All in all  phenomenal job on the remo.

A: Thank you! I don't know if you can access this manufacturer where you live, but it is from Stylus Sofas. (I'm in Calgary, AB) 
http://www.stylussofas.com/stylegallery\_details.php?styleid=169&categoryid=1&issectional=1&current\_position=0&page=1 
I think at the time Urban Barn (retail store) carried a similar one we were also considering. They might not carry it anymore-you'd have to check.

Hope this helps.

Cheers,
Melinda Richardson, DID, NCIDQ

**Q: White TV stand** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi. Where can I get the TV stand/media? It's really cute. I am moving to my condo soon and I would like to have the same TV media in my living room. Thanks!

A: Hi, 
We had purchased it directly from Sunpan Imports. They are carried by a number of furniture stores. Unfortunately, I just check their site for it and they don't carry it anymore. 
You could ask furniture stores in your area to see if they know if any other line carries it now. 
Sorry I couldn't be of more help! It was a fantastic little piece. 
Regards,
Melinda

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-23.*