--- title: "Designing First Impressions — Home Stagers | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/designing-first-impressions-pfvwus-pf~403578079 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~403578079.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Designing First Impressions" category: ["Home Stagers"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/5ed328be03e00fda_9793-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Calgary, Alberta T3K3W4, Canada" latitude: 51.1594 longitude: -114.068 phone: "(403) 861-5011" website: http://www.designingfirstimpressions.ca/default.htm rating: 5 review_count: 7 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 62 last_updated: 2026-09-22 --- # Designing First Impressions Original Houzz profile: [Designing First Impressions](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/designing-first-impressions-pfvwus-pf~403578079) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Home Stagers - **Location:** Calgary, AB - **Serves:** Airdrie, Calgary - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (7 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2020), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves As a founder of one of Calgary’s pioneer companies in home staging, I have been working with developers, home owners and real estate agents since 2004 to design and/or stage their properties to give it the WOW factor. I have been featured on Global Television Calgary and AM 660 Open Line as a home staging expert promoting the benefits and necessity of staging to sell homes for top dollar. I was the creator of Designers Corner Tips of the Week highlighting staging tips which was featured weekly on local news radio. My commitment for top quality workmanship and customer service has produced successful staging in over 1000 sold homes some of which have been featured in Dream Homes of Canada and the Cover of Canadian Standard Magazine. If you are looking to redesign or stage your dream home, give us a call at (403) 861-5011 or click the "Contact Me" button to send us a message! ### Services Provided - Home Staging - Color Consulting - Holiday Decorating - Design Consultations - Interior Design - Personal Shopping - Redesign ### Areas Served - Airdrie - Calgary ### Typical Job Cost $250.00 - $50,000.00 Consultations start at $250.00. This includes room by room assessment of what needs to be done to highlight the homes best features. Home Staging where we will make a list what the homeowner needs to pre-pack, paint, clean (carpets), otherwise we will do the work required so homes sell for a higher profit in a shorter period of time! This fee is $180.00/hour for 2 stagers. Updated trendy furnishings are available to rent. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Designing First Impressions | | Address | Calgary, Alberta T3K3W4, Canada | | Phone | (403) 861-5011 | | Website | http://www.designingfirstimpressions.ca/default.htm | | Followers on Houzz | 62 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/Designing-First-Impressions-243416472397645/ - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/in/darcy-anderson-37590018 ## Offers 10% off your next consultation _Mention you saw me on Houzz_ (valid through May 2016) ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Designing First Impressions](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/designing-first-impressions-pfvwus-pf~403578079) - **Website:** http://www.designingfirstimpressions.ca/default.htm - **Phone:** (403) 861-5011 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - 2016 - 10,000 Ideabook Saves on HouzzRESA - 2016 Top 10 Redesigner of the YearRESA - 2016 Top 10 Professional Stager of the YearDream Homes of Canada & Canadian Standard MagazineCVD Certificate Visual Design Majoring in Interior DesignCCC Sherwin Williams Colour Consultant - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2017–2020), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 7 reviews** ### All 7 reviews **★★★★★ — tricias14, Sept. 2016** > I have worked with Darcy on a couple projects. She has always been very professional and knowledgeable with each project done and always knows what is going to work. **Comment from Designing First Impressions:** > Thank you very much Tricia for your positive feedback. I have enjoyed working with you as well. > Darcy **★★★★★ — Calgary Countertops, Aug. 2016** > I have worked on several projects with Designing First Impressions over the years. Darcy has been great to work with and all customers are genuinely happy with the overall results. I look forward to any future projects we may have together. **Comment from Designing First Impressions:** > Thank you Tim. My clients are thrilled with the service and quality of craftsmanship you provide. **★★★★★ — User, June 2016** > Darcy, with Designing First Impressions, has worked with our homeowners association on and off over the past 2 years recommending colours for our fence and home exteriors. Making recommendations for one home is a lot of work, doing so to please a group of 60 homeowners can be daunting. Everyone has their own preferences, biases and opinions yet our requirement was for our residents to be satisfied with an upgraded, fresh and modern look for our community without colours that are temporarily in vogue. > Hiring a contractor who is personable, professional and extremely patient to walk us through the process, educate us on colour and design while being conscious of the wants and needs of a diverse group of homeowners was a critical step in working towards a conclusion. Darcy did an excellent job in moving us forward. She has always been prompt in responding to our needs and patient with our endless questions and concerns all while clearly enjoying her work and knowing we would never be able to satisfy everyone’s particular style or tastes. Darcy presented her recommendations at our community AGM in a thorough manner answering questions in a way that was professional, unbiased and nonconfrontational. > I fully endorse Designing First Impressions for your design needs. Darcy worked very well with our committee and our homeowners leading us to a great end result. **Comment from Designing First Impressions:** > Thank you so much for your review, Greg! I enjoyed working with you and look forward to working with you in the future. > > -Darcy **★★★★★ — Bonnie Gallant, April 2016** > I have been a client of Darcy's for over 10 years. Darcy represents a level of care to my clients that is an extention of us. My clients have always commented to me how professional and likeable she is. I respect both her knowledge and experience as she > is a valued part of my team. **★★★★★ — Lindsay Perrault, April 2016** > Darcy is incredibly professional & fun to work with. She is respectful of peoples time and belongings & gets the job done efficiently and effectively. She is knowledgeable and creative. She accommodates my schedule (as I am a professional that hires her) and works with the clients best interest in mind. I have referred her and her company out to many people and will continue to do so. **★★★★★ — 2gctaylor, Dec. 2015** > I am having a new house built and Darcy came to every vendor and helped me pick out flooring, cabinets, counter tops, tile around the fireplace, back splash tile, light fixtures and paint colors. Her knowledge about all products is outstanding! I found Darcy to be very patient and she worked with me to satisfy every expectation I was looking for. The end result is now I have a beautiful new home that I can move in to. **★★★★★ — kellyp403, Dec. 2015** > We did some minor renovations and redecorated the entire house. I was amazed by the transformation and how everything came together perfectly. The results were incredible as the place went from blah to stylish and modern. Darcy is simply the best! I highly recommend Designing First Impressions. **Comment from Designing First Impressions:** > Thank you for the feedback. Always thrilled when clients can see the final product and how everything just comes together. Glad you were happy with the results. ## Selected projects - [Before & After Staged Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/before-and-after-staged-home-pj-vj~2257331) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 12 - [Home Media Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/home-media-room-pj-vj~2260156) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Modern Bathroom in Calgary, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-bathroom-in-calgary-ab-pj-vj~1460029) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: We transformed this outdated traditional space into an upgraded modern bathroom and spa. The homeowners were very pleased with the transformation. By including plenty of storage, heated flooring, a double vanity, new lighting and a upgraded wall jets, the homeowners now enjoy their favorite room in the house. - [Contemporary Kitchen Remodel in Calgary, Alberta](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-kitchen-remodel-in-calgary-alberta-pj-vj~1460016) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - Description: When we first started this project, the kitchen space was closed off and outdated. There was a 3-foot island and very little prep area. We removed two walls from the living room and dining room opening into to the kitchen. We added an 8-foot island, painted the cabinets for a fresh look, installed medium hardwood flooring and added contemporary touches to give the kitchen an upgraded look. The homeowners couldn't get over the new design and the size of their new kitchen. - [Modern Bedroom in Calgary, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-bedroom-in-calgary-ab-pj-vj~1618319) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Transitional Downtown Condo in Calgary, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-downtown-condo-in-calgary-ab-pj-vj~2090868) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Mid-Century Living Room in Calgary, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-living-room-in-calgary-ab-pj-vj~2090869) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Transitional House in Downtown Calgary, AB](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-house-in-downtown-calgary-ab-pj-vj~2090880) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 1 - [Redesigned Deck](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/redesigned-deck-pj-vj~1618324) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 2 - [Rosemount Residential Developer](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rosemount-residential-developer-pj-vj~1460047) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 3 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/home-stagers/designing-first-impressions-pfvwus-pf~403578079) ## Ideabooks - [Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/71448065/list/kitchens) — 7 ideas - [living room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/44571001/list/living-room) — 7 ideas - [Linda's lake house](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/153020751/list/linda-s-lake-house) — 2 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/153020376/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [blue and white kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/129291716/list/blue-and-white-kitchens) — 1 idea - [mud room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/109980413/list/mud-room) — 2 ideas - [outdoor spaces](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/108806515/list/outdoor-spaces) — 1 idea - [Brett Mote Wall dividers](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/89377503/list/brett-mote-wall-dividers) — 11 ideas - [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/36961423/list/bathrooms) — 5 ideas - [Katie Plintz](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/69209438/list/katie-plintz) — 10 ideas [See all 10 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/designingfirstimpression) ## Community Q&A **Q: love this, can you tell me what colour grout is on the pebble tile?** *(in Photo Questions)* We found this picture after purchasing a vanity in the same colour and decided that we like the pebble tile in the shower. A: Thank you I am glad you like the bathroom. As there is no wall space for art the pebble tile became the art piece of this room. The grout colour used for the pebble tile is white to make a seamless transition into the large 12x24 white porcelain tiles. **Q: love the light fixture** *(in Photo Questions)* Please tell me the model and brand of the hanging light fixture. It's so up my alley A: Glad you like them. They were purchased from Costco. I have also seen them in Dhillon Lighting in Calgary, Alberta. The glass shades have bubbles in them which gives them a contempory look. **Q: Master bath** *(in Photo Questions)* where can I find the mirrors A: Studio Bathe Kalize 75 French Grey Double Vanity with Mirrors **Q: Backsplash** *(in Photo Questions)* Hello, Where was the backsplash purchased? Also, the manufacturer of the vanity. Thank you! A: The backsplash was purchased at Lowes (Canada). The vanity was purchased from Costco.ca. Its called Studio Bathe Kalize 75 French Grey Double Vanity with Double Mirrors. **Q: Sink cabinet** *(in Photo Questions)* Redoing my bath and luv this bathroom ! Where can I find the cabinet . A: The vanity was purchased from Costco.ca. It is called Studio Bathe Kalize 75 French Grey Double Vanity with Mirrors **Q: Our master bathroom** *(in Photo Questions)* Who manufactured the shower door? Are the mirrors included in the purchase price of the vanity? A: The shower doors were purchased from Cascade Glass in Calgary, Alberta The mirrors are included with the purchase of the vanity from Costco.ca - Studio Bathe Kalize 75 French Grey Double Vanity with Mirrors --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-22.*