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address: "2284 Warrenton Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 3M5, Canada"
latitude: 49.2457
longitude: -122.888
phone: "(604) 836-4595"
website: http://www.friendlydecorator.ca
rating: 5
review_count: 8
best_of_houzz_awards: 2
followers: 42
last_updated: 2026-09-20
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# Friendly Decorator

Original Houzz profile: [Friendly Decorator](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/friendly-decorator-pfvwus-pf~562129551)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Coquitlam, BC
- **Serves:** Anmore, Belcarra, Burnaby, Cloverdale, Coquitlam, Deep Cove, Delta, Hastings-Sunrise, Ioco, Killarney, Langley, Lynn Creek, New Westminster, North Burnaby, North Surrey, North Vancouver, Panorama Park, Pitt Meadows, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, Renfrew-Collingwood, Surrey, Vancouver, Walnut Grove, West Vancouver, White Rock
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (8 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Star Houzzer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 250 Ideabook Saves

Drawing on over eighteen years of experience in Interior Decorating and Designing, Christine relies heavily on the relationships she has developed with suppliers and trades people.  Honesty, great style, and good common sense are a few of the attributes Christine applies to her work and her life.  Above all, she believes excellent communication is the key to delivering a finished project that has her clients watching the clock until it's time to go home and enjoy their fresh, new space.

Christine specializes in residential and small commercial work; however, special projects and events such as the BC Home & Garden Shows, Vancouver Home & Design Shows, and Culinary Events keep things interesting & exciting.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Furniture Selection
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Lighting Design
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Entry Design
- Custom Built-ins
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Custom Furniture
- Mudroom Design
- Custom Blinds & Shades
- Custom Home Bars
- Closet Design
- Outdoor Kitchen Design
- 3D Rendering
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Custom Entertainment Centers
- Custom Rugs
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Custom Shelving
- Custom Pantries
- Decluttering
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Elevations
- Exterior Design
- Fireplace Design
- Perspective Drawings

### Areas Served

- Anmore
- Belcarra
- Burnaby
- Cloverdale
- Coquitlam
- Deep Cove
- Delta
- Hastings-Sunrise
- Ioco
- Killarney
- Langley
- Lynn Creek
- New Westminster
- North Burnaby
- North Surrey
- North Vancouver
- Panorama Park
- Pitt Meadows
- Port Coquitlam
- Port Moody
- Renfrew-Collingwood
- Surrey
- Vancouver
- Walnut Grove
- West Vancouver
- White Rock

### Typical Job Cost

CAD 10,000 - CAD 5,000,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Friendly Decorator |
| Address | 2284 Warrenton Avenue, Coquitlam, British Columbia V3K 3M5, Canada |
| Phone | (604) 836-4595 |
| Website | http://www.friendlydecorator.ca |
| Followers on Houzz | 42 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Friendly Decorator](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/friendly-decorator-pfvwus-pf~562129551)
- **Website:** http://www.friendlydecorator.ca
- **Phone:** (604) 836-4595

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2017–2018), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 8 reviews**

### All 8 reviews

**★★★★★ — J McGuinness, May 2017**

> When we made the decision to renovate our 1995, 4300 square foot Coquitlam home, we new it would be a big project. Designer Christine Friend came highly recommended by a close friend and having seen the results of her expertise in their home, we knew she would be the designer to  tackle our project. Highlights: Our project was on budget, highly collaborative, involved top notch craftsmen in all trades and turned out just beautifully! We felt confident we were in good hands with Christine - start to finish. We now have a home that suits our lifestyle and changing family needs to a tee; it is modern yet cozy/comfortable and importantly, very functional with high quality, durable cabinetry, flooring, and appliances. We would not hesitate to recommend Christine Friend as she is a true professional and brings with her close connections to first-class trades. Christine is also clearly respected in the industry by the suppliers and contractors she sources her products and trades from and she is very current with trends.

**★★★★★ — Linda Seifred, Sept. 2016**

> Christine is one of the most professional and pleasant ladies I have met.  She was a delight to work with as she listened to my ideas as well as giving me hers.  We worked as a team to solve my issues of storage in a smaller space...making it absolutely perfect!!

**★★★★★ — Karen Jones, July 2016**

> This is the second project we have used Christine for. We couldn't be happier with her professionalism and the quality of work performed. She listens to our needs and understands our esthetic.
> We wouldn't hesitate to use her again for any future projects.

**★★★★★ — Misty Molyneux, July 2016**

> We worked with Christine on our Master bath and ensuite.  We knew we wanted to upgrade the overall look but were unsure about what this might look like. We found Christine extremely knowledgeable and resourceful.  Her material and colour selections were perfect, and she worked closely with our contractor to ensure that all items were installed properly. We are delighted with the finished project and look forward to working with her again!

**★★★★★ — Joan Grdina, July 2016**

> Over the past eight years or so, we have called on Friendly Decorator for professional advice on updating our homes at various junctions and re-locations.  Christine listens carefully, assess quickly and provides practical and appropriate suggestions.  She shares her professional contacts and we have yet to be disappointed in the craftsmanship and excellent service we have received from her and her recommended professionals:  A definite 5 Star Consultant!

**★★★★★ — Dorit Shackleton, June 2016**

> Christine is a great designer! She was very knowledgeable and communicated clearly with me on every step of my master ensuite reno project. Her strong network of suppliers was a huge help. And most importantly: my new bathroom is simply stunning.

**★★★★★ — The Ensuite Port Coquitlam, July 2015**

> I have been working with Christine from Friendly Decorator for years. She has been a great help to us with special events, being an expert that our customers can go to for help and advice. She is professional, does a great job and is still alot of fun to work with.

**★★★★★ — janetnorthup, Jan. 2015**

> In 2007 Christine met with us to consult on a kitchen design for our home in New Westminster. The CAD drawings gave us a solid idea of what the end result would look like.   Her attention to detail and organizational skills helped assuage our feeling of overwhelm with renovating the kitchen, dining room, 3 bathrooms and more.  Christine introduced us to a great contractor she previously worked with and to various tried and true product suppliers.  We were very happy to have Christine help us with every step. The end result of our reno was stunning.
>
> We moved out to Cloverdale recently and are preparing to renovate again.  Christine was our first call and now we are on our way to starting another wonderful experience.
>
> Christine is friendly and also cheerful, down to earth, and a pleasure to work with.  If you are looking for an interior designer we highly recommend her.  She has wonderful ideas, innovative solutions and expertise on current trends in design and products.  Her knowledge and experience helped save us time and avoid the potential pitfalls in an extensive home renovation.
>
> Janet and Tim Northup

## Selected projects

- [Commercial Drive Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/commercial-drive-renovation-pj-vj~6417534)
  - Location: Vancouver, BC
  - Photos: 50
  - Description: This house has had a complete overhaul in and out. The exterior kept its traditional elements however contemporized to match the completely updated interior. The interior boasts a main floor open concept entertaining space with top of the line appliances and a gorgeous 3 sided fireplace. The upper floor has a full master suite with it's own balcony and skylights. The addition of a 2 bedroom basement suite along with private entry and patio are a bonus as well as the ability to turn this into a f…
- [Coquitlam Reno - almost full house!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coquitlam-reno-almost-full-house-pj-vj~6476826)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 26
  - Description: This family of 3 (4 with the dog) needed a refresh of their kitchen which ended up morphing into the Family Room, Dining room, Formal Living Room along with stairs and railings. Kept the space timeless and classic with several personal touches of love at first sight items.
- [Port Coquitlam Marble Master Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/port-coquitlam-marble-master-bathroom-pj-vj~6476843)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This client was in love with marble. The hexagon floor was the starting point and we went from there. All luxury items were installed to make this bathroom a bit of a masterpiece dream bathroom.
- [Belcarra WestCoast Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/belcarra-westcoast-contemporary-pj-vj~5475353)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 25
- [South Surrey Custom Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/south-surrey-custom-build-pj-vj~6476866)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 33
  - Description: Custom built home for an active family of 4. Timeless and classic was on the agenda making this house easy to feel good in every room.
- [Port Moody Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/port-moody-reno-pj-vj~5475342)
  - Location: Port Moody, BC
  - Photos: 24
- [Contemporary Delta Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-delta-home-pj-vj~5475242)
  - Location: Delta, BC
  - Photos: 34
  - Description: A gorgeous finely constructed executive home. This open concept modern home has 5 bedrooms each with its own individual en-suites. Three of the bedrooms have their own private decks. The main floor has a gourmet kitchen as well as a spice kitchen, with large comfortable family room.
- [Horseshoe Bay Kitchen Reno & more!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/horseshoe-bay-kitchen-reno-and-more-pj-vj~2533286)
  - Location: West Vancouver, BC
  - Photos: 22
- [Coquitlam Custom Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coquitlam-custom-build-pj-vj~2111847)
  - Location: Coquitlam, BC
  - Photos: 38
  - Description: Brand new custom built home. Worked with the owners to have all their needs met for their large family as well as being entertainers. So many wonderful features to this well crafted home!
- [Coquitlam Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coquitlam-renovation-pj-vj~2490378)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 13
- [Coquitlam Kitchen Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/coquitlam-kitchen-reno-pj-vj~2490446)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 19
- [Master Ensuite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/master-ensuite-pj-vj~2261636)
  - Location: Port Moody, BC
  - Photos: 19
- [West Side Contemporary](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-side-contemporary-pj-vj~659299)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 8
- [West Side Traditional](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-side-traditional-pj-vj~659291)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9

[See all 14 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/friendly-decorator-pfvwus-pf~562129551)

## Ideabooks

- [Kerrie](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150964075/list/kerrie) — 10 ideas
- [Hughes](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/150763324/list/hughes) — 5 ideas
- [Sangha Abby](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/145823262/list/sangha-abby) — 40 ideas
- [Roll](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148933487/list/roll) — 1 idea
- [Ray T](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/148651364/list/ray-t) — 9 ideas
- [Singh](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/125296250/list/singh) — 25 ideas
- [East 2nd](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/119632931/list/east-2nd) — 18 ideas
- [Sangha West 23rd](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127161462/list/sangha-west-23rd) — 25 ideas
- [Sangha](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/94208494/list/sangha) — 31 ideas
- [vaulted ceilings](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/121159386/list/vaulted-ceilings) — 18 ideas
- [Lim](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/115199766/list/lim) — 20 ideas
- [Jill](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/110252072/list/jill) — 2 ideas
- [Lochlan’s Unicorn Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105856372/list/lochlan-s-unicorn-ideas) — 12 ideas
- [Aiden](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23383031/list/aiden) — 13 ideas
- [Kehler](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/105730266/list/kehler) — 1 idea
- [Favaro 17th](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/104053707/list/favaro-17th) — 1 idea
- [Hague Estate](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/78944191/list/hague-estate) — 56 ideas
- [Estate f/pr'](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/87386494/list/estate-f-pr) — 10 ideas
- [Dusangh](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/68399757/list/dusangh) — 3 ideas
- [Shackleton](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/83254576/list/shackleton) — 3 ideas

[See all 37 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/cfriend)

## Community Q&A

**Q: beautiful door!** *(in Photo Questions)*

Can you tell me who makes it? Thx.

A: I helped with the design, hardware, stain, size however I didn't do the purchasing...the Contractor did!  lol  Let me find out and I'll get back to you.

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-20.*