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address: "Calgary, Alberta T2G 4H6, Canada"
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# Confluence Design

Original Houzz profile: [Confluence Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/confluence-design-pfvwus-pf~629148141)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators
- **Location:** Calgary, AB
- **Serves:** Calgary
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (5 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2019–2021), for Design, Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Houzz Influencer
- Recommended on Houzz
- 1,000 Ideabook Saves

I am a Design consultant and LEED Green Associate specializing in Residential design in Calgary, Alberta.  I work in all areas of Construction, Sustainability, Interior Design and Landscaping for New Builds and Renovations.  I have designed and built two LEED Platinum certified homes and have 10+ years experience sourcing Sustainable products and materials.  I have worked as a Project Manager writing specifications, obtaining quotes, hiring Trades and managing construction sites.

I am passionate about Design, Sustainability and creating Healthier Environments in which to live.

### Services Provided

- Interior Design
- Kitchen Design
- Bathroom Design
- Living Room Design
- Bedroom Design
- Color Consulting
- Space Planning
- Kids Bedroom Design
- Dining Room Design
- Custom Cabinets
- Custom Kitchen Cabinets
- Custom Built-ins
- Entry Design
- Floor Plans
- Playroom Design
- Project Management
- Custom Bathroom Vanities
- Laundry Room Design
- Mudroom Design
- Nursery Design
- House Plans
- Custom Home Bars
- Art Selection
- Closet Design
- Basement Design
- Custom Bookcases
- Custom Walk-in Closets
- Custom Rugs
- Custom Fireplace Mantels
- Home Theater Design
- Sustainable Design
- Custom Shelving
- Custom Pantries
- Downsizing
- Green Building
- Energy-Efficient Homes
- Custom Storage
- Custom Murphy Beds
- Interior Design Photography
- Kitchen Remodeling
- Basement Remodeling
- Home Additions
- Home Extensions
- Home Remodeling
- Architectural Design
- Architectural Drawings
- Building Design
- Custom Homes
- Home Office Design
- Home Restoration

### Areas Served

- Calgary

### Typical Job Cost

CAD 5,000 - CAD 2,000,000

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Confluence Design |
| Address | Calgary, Alberta T2G 4H6, Canada |
| Phone | (403) 714-9418 |
| Website | https://www.confluencedesign.ca |
| Followers on Houzz | 42 |

**Social profiles:**
- Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/SustainableLivingEnvironments/
- Blog — www.lighthousestudios.ca.  www.sustainablelivingenvironments.com

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Confluence Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/confluence-design-pfvwus-pf~629148141)
- **Website:** https://www.confluencedesign.ca
- **Phone:** (403) 714-9418

## Credentials

**Certifications & Awards**
- LEED Green Associate

- **Best of Houzz:** 3 awards (2019–2021), for Design, Service.

**Affiliations**
- [U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/u-s-green-building-council-usgbc-pfvwus-pf~1797160658)

## Reviews

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

### All 5 reviews

**★★★★★ — Maureen Evans, July 2018**

> We selected Sustainable Living Environments from Houzz in part because of the LEED sensibility. We live in a strawbale home and are sensitive to ensuring sustainability in our home and related projects, Barb Kelsall fit the bill. Upon our first meeting when she drove out to our home and was enthusiastic about the project I knew she was the one - she got it! It is important for us to work with a design professional who is flexible and understands what is important to us both in terms of design and the execution of the project.
> Barb created a wonderful, eclectic design for our basement bathroom and budget/eco-friendly solutions for our basement ceilings that fit into our existing vision. The outcome is fantastic and we are thrilled with the results.
> Sustainable Living Environments is about thoughtful and meaningful design services and Barb certainly delivered on all counts. In addition to being a lovely person who understood our needs, she created floor plans, elevations and the overall design choices - as well as finding a competent person to execute the work. I have done many home projects and one of the biggest challenges can be working with the different trades, it was especially important that Barb was able to recommend a contractor who was adaptable to our unique needs and a pleasure to work with. Additionally, she provided support throughout the decision-making process and went above and beyond in acquiring the elements (particularly the amazing tile!) for the project.
> We would love to work with Barb again in the future, she's that good!

**★★★★★ — Iain Chynoweth, Dec. 2017**

> Our family have had the pleasure of living in a home designed and built by Sustainable Living Environments. Barb showed the highest level of professionalism and commitment to deliver an aesthetically beautiful home that is exceptionally functional and highly efficient. This LEED Platinum Certified Home is filled with natural light, captures views yet provides privacy and is a quiet, comfortable and peaceful sanctuary to return to every day. I would recommend Barb to create a beautiful, functional and energy efficient home with the most sustainable and stunning materials and fixtures available.

**★★★★★ — Donald Kossuth, Dec. 2017**

> Barb Kelsall did outstanding work designing our LEED Platinum home.  In addition to her interior design genius, our home is really comfortable, and uses almost no electricity and gas!  But most importantly, Barb's follow-up on the inevitable small things that needed attention after we bought the home has been excellent.  We couldn't recommend her and and Sustainable Living Environments more highly!

**★★★★★ — Jessica Waite, Dec. 2017**

> Barb knows her stuff and worked hard to keep out project on track.  We would not have gotten the same results without her input.

**★★★★★ — Julianne Osberg, Nov. 2017**

> Barb helped us design our kitchen.  She was great at  listening to what we wanted and then finding options that would fit with the aesthetic we were going for, but provide a better fit with what we already had picked out.  Where she really shone though is in coming up with innovative designs and working with our cabinet makers when we ran into challenges.  We could not be happier with how pretty and totally functional our kitchen is now and that would not have happened without Barb's guidance.  Can't recommend her highly enough!

## Selected projects

- [Bathroom & Basement Makeover](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-and-basement-makeover-pj-vj~3755962)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 14
  - Description: The design challenge was to come up with a design for the ceiling in the main rooms and finish a bathroom that integrated into the existing eclectic space with an industrial vibe.
- [Rosemont Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rosemont-custom-home-pj-vj~2840617)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 24
  - Description: This brand new home in the inner-city community of Rosemont was designed for a busy, athletic family who love entertaining. Flow and function was paramount to the design and each detail from the floor plan to the cabinetry was carefully planned through collaboration with the clients. Durable, sustainable materials were used throughout as well as LED lighting, triple-glazed windows, insulation upgrades and low-emitting materials for improved indoor air quality. Large windows, a two-storey open ri…
- [Kitchen Collaboration](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kitchen-collaboration-pj-vj~2758720)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 12
  - Description: This was a design collaboration between the Client, Mountain Ash Cabinets and SLE for this Arts and Crafts home. A talented cook, the Client knew exactly how he wanted his kitchen to function. Mountain Ash Cabinets designed and built the custom cabinetry while SLE made design choices that combined both. Cabinetry colours, countertops, shelving, tile, wall colours and organizational details were carefully chosen to work with the existing slate tile floors, electrical layouts and floor plan.
- [LEED Mid-Century Modern Inspired](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leed-mid-century-modern-inspired-pj-vj~2765544)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 27
- [LEED Platinum Certification Achieved](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/leed-platinum-certification-achieved-pj-vj~2757998)
  - Location: Calgary, AB
  - Photos: 33
- [Our Work](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/our-work-pj-vj~660928)
  - Location: Not specified

[See all 6 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/confluence-design-pfvwus-pf~629148141)

## Community Q&A

**Q: where is the oval dimensional tile from?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Oval dimensional tile

A: It is from Dal Tile

**Q: is the tile matte or glossy?** *(in Photo Questions)*

I think the tile pictured is Daltile Natural Hues collection 3x9 with oval. Love it. However, that line seems to come only in matte?  Is the bluish tile pictured glossy?  Any info would be great. Trying to track it down. Thanks

A: The tile is Daltile and it is glossy; ask a Daltile rep who should be able to help.

**Q: Kentwood floors - which species/colour?** *(in Photo Questions)*

Hi, 
Your floor are gorgeous!  could you please tell me which Kenwood line / species / colour they are?
Thanks!

A: Kentwood Cougar Rock from Wild Thing collection - they are FSC approved with a 50 yr warranty

**Q: door dimensions and make** *(in Photo Questions)*

Beautiful design throughout!! Can you confirm this door’s dimensions? What brand/model did you specify, or is the door custom made?

Thanks!

A: The door looks a little distorted due to the camera lens, but it is a 40" x 96" door, made by Kolbe + Kolbe (window and door manufacturer) It is metal on both sides with a long glass insert off-centre. You choose the color and the type of glass insert so it is kind of custom.

**Q: wall tile please?** *(in Photo Questions)*

A: It is from Dal-tile

**Q: If I use this as a back splash in my kitchen, do I need to seal it?** *(in Product Questions)*

Just wondering if the tile needs to be sealed if going to be around water/food as back splash and accent wall in a kitchen.

Thank you.

A: Excellent, thank you - what is the thickness of the tiles? Assuming prices displayed in US dollars?  Price in Canadian dollars per box? any designer discounts? As far as the box goes, the pattern on the 4 tiles, all line up? Also, is the product sustainable - any recycled content? info on where it's made; uses non-toxic materials?  Perhaps you have a MSDS or similar for it?  I work on many LEED projects.  Also, someone mentioned the image is a photo on ceramic, how would you rate the durability?

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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-11.*