--- title: "Creative Design Therapy — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/creative-design-therapy-pfvwus-pf~721548950 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~721548950.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Creative Design Therapy" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/0323ce920ec167da_8894-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Markham, Ontario, Canada" latitude: 43.8739 longitude: -79.2598 phone: "(416) 803-9385" website: http://www.creativedesigntherapy.com rating: 4.9 review_count: 16 best_of_houzz_awards: 4 followers: 153 last_updated: 2026-08-18 --- # Creative Design Therapy Original Houzz profile: [Creative Design Therapy](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/creative-design-therapy-pfvwus-pf~721548950) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Markham, ON - **Serves:** Box Grove, Buttonville, Markham, Milliken, North York, Richmond Hill, Stouffville, Thornhill, Unionville, Whitchurch-stouffville - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (16 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 1,000 Ideabook Saves Every room needs a little "Design Therapy"! At Creative Design Therapy, our goal is to understand your style, taste, and needs completely before putting together your design so that it fits you and your family or business's needs completely. From concept to design to a timely execution of each project, we go to great lengths to ensure you get the best value. Visit our instagram or website for more amazing before and after transformations! www.creativedesigntherapy.blogspot.com ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Kids Bedroom Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Nursery Design - Custom Home Bars - Closet Design - Universal Design - Basement Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Pantries - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Box Grove - Buttonville - Markham - Milliken - North York - Richmond Hill - Stouffville - Thornhill - Unionville - Whitchurch-stouffville ### Typical Job Cost CAD 15,000 - CAD 300,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Creative Design Therapy | | Address | Markham, Ontario, Canada | | Phone | (416) 803-9385 | | Website | http://www.creativedesigntherapy.com | | Followers on Houzz | 153 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Creative-Design-Therapy/215457995151954 - X (Twitter) — https://instagram.com/creativedesigntherapy/ - LinkedIn — https://ca.linkedin.com/pub/melissa-wong/43/881/58a - Blog — www.creativedesigntherapy.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Creative Design Therapy](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/creative-design-therapy-pfvwus-pf~721548950) - **Website:** http://www.creativedesigntherapy.com - **Phone:** (416) 803-9385 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Best of Houzz Service Award 2014 & 2016 & 2017 - **Best of Houzz:** 4 awards (2014–2018), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 16 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — cathy\_coker47, Oct. 2017** > Creative Design Therapy completely remodeled my Master Bathroom. > The project came in on budget AND on time. > The contractors worked efficiently and showed up on time every day. > I am very impressed with the results. > Highly Recommend **★★★★★ — LoveDecor, Oct. 2017** > We hired Melissa to assist us with the decor of mainly the ground floor of our recently purchased home (two living room areas, dining room, and nursery). Her work is terrific! She really took the time and care to get to know both me and my hubby's style preferences (not always easy to mesh!) to come up with a modern style that really suits both of us. Her selections for everything ranging from paint colour, major pieces of furniture to small decorative items were so helpful as we always had confidence knowing she was guiding the process. We highly recommend her. **★★★★★ — VAY, Oct. 2016** > We hired Creative Design Therapy to transform a 55 years old bungalow into a contemporary cozy home. Melissa is a very patient and professional designer. She listened to our needs and concerns before providing us with suggestions, explaining the pros and cons of her suggestions. During the tile selection process, she even described the manufacturing process of the tile, so we understood why those tiles were selected. She definitely shows a strong passion for her job and will definitely hire her again for our next renovation project. **★★★★★ — ssc0tt, Jan. 2016** > I received a design consultation from Melissa from Creative Design Therapy to spruce up and update our kitchen. She has an amazing eye for design. Her suggestions were elegant and spot on. **★★★★★ — Ctleung, Jan. 2016** > We enlisted the help of Melissa from Creative Design Therapy to design our living and dining room. She was an absolute delight to work with; great attention to detail and most importantly always respectful of our budget. We absolutely love the final result! **★★★★★ — sahm4, Jan. 2016** > We are so happy that we contacted Melissa. Our > new home was in the middle of a large reno and we called Melissa to help us pick paint colours. She had not met us before. The house had scaffolding all over the place, no floors, no lights, and no furniture. We told Melissa what our style was and that we had no idea whatsoever about paint colours. She picked the colours for the entire house, room-by-room. The colours she picked for us were absolutely amazing. We still ask ourselves "how did she know we would love those colours?" Melissa was very professional and timely with her work for us. She is awesome and made life easier for us during a pretty stressful time!!! Thank you Melissa, we are eternally grateful. **★★★★★ — tester, Dec. 2015** > Had a wonderful experience working with Melissa at Creative Design Therapy. She really helped make our vision a reality. Melissa did a great job pulling together all the elements of the bathrooms in order to achieve the classic and elegant 'traditional' style we were looking for. Would definitely recommend hiring Creative Design Therapy for your renovation. **★★★★★ — tracey1001, Oct. 2015** > Our kitchen renovation seemed like an overwhelming project however Melissa walked us through the entire process. The end result far exceeded our expectations! Cabinets are beautiful, design and decor is well thought out and the trades she worked with had the efficiency and attention to detail we wanted. > So pleased!!! **★★★★★ — revkev71, Sept. 2015** > My husband and I hired Creative Design Therapy to remodel our main floor and exterior deck. Work done: new paint in the dining room, kitchen, living room, hallway and powder room, new dining & living room furniture & decor, new kitchen cabinets, new deck colour and an added awning. > While the business already came highly recommended, we weren't sure exactly what to expect. But from the first consultation, Melissa (owner) far exceeded any preconceived notions we had. She went above and beyond to thoroughly assess our wants/needs in a fresh new way -- taking into consideration our personalities, our vision for our home, our lifestyle, etc. In a prompt and timely manner she was able to create a design that was precisely what our home needed to be taken to a new level of decor and functionality. > We cannot recommend this company highly enough. **★★★★★ — garwayada, Sept. 2015** > We hired Creative Design Therapy to help pick colours for our home, suggest furniture options, as well as design and remodel our kitchen space. > Melissa was professional, courteous and efficient. She also offered excellent explanations as to why she recommend certain things over another. > Her sketches really helped to understand her vision. > Would 100% recommend. **★★★★ — Melissa S, Sept. 2015** > We hired Melissa through a referral. She was very professional and addressed our concerns. She brought our vision to life. > Her team was timely, efficient and clean. I would recommend Melissa and her team! **★★★★★ — Andrea W., Sept. 2015** > Melissa of Creative Design Therapy has an incredible eye for design, but more importantly, she listens carefully to her clients' wishes and ideas, translating them into a beautiful finished product. Melissa designed the living room and guest room/office of my condo, and both spaces turned out even better than I envisioned. In the living room, she incorporated existing furnishings into the design, adding pieces to modernize the room while maintaining warmth. She started from scratch for the guest room/office and created a functional, yet inviting space. Melissa and her team worked efficiently with vendors and condo management to ensure the project was completed on time and on budget. I highly recommend Creative Design Therapy and can't wait to work with them again! ## Selected projects - [Cornell - Markham Main Floor Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cornell-markham-main-floor-reno-pj-vj~2901235) - Location: Markham, ON - Photos: 6 - [Cachet Markham Traditional Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cachet-markham-traditional-transformation-pj-vj~2473943) - Location: Markham, ON - Photos: 39 - [Markham Modern Scandinavian Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/markham-modern-scandinavian-transformation-pj-vj~986803) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 23 - [Richmond Hill - Rustic & Colorful Total Home Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richmond-hill-rustic-and-colorful-total-home-reno-pj-vj~2801114) - Location: Richmond Hill, ON - Photos: 23 - Description: A complete transformation of the groom's childhood home into their newlywed nest, pairing rustic elements with playful hits of color. - [Richmond Hill - Rustic Chic Total Home Reno](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richmond-hill-rustic-chic-total-home-reno-pj-vj~2023308) - Location: Richmond Hill, ON - Photos: 25 - Description: A total gut job designed for a newlywed couple in Richmond Hill. The design features polished accents on the backdrop of a rustic chic palette. - [Richmond Hill - Family Dream Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richmond-hill-family-dream-home-pj-vj~638345) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 22 - Description: A sophisticated yet functional total renovation and redesign for a young family. The project included a master bathroom, a boys bath, girl's jack and jill bathroom, kitchen and finishing a basement complete with a nanny suite. - [Angus Glen - Transitional Transformation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/angus-glen-transitional-transformation-pj-vj~741891) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 - Description: A builder basic home was turned glamorous by adding classic design details and furniture. - [Angus Glen - Totally Transformed Townhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/angus-glen-totally-transformed-townhouse-pj-vj~195741) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 25 - Description: The client retained Creative Design Therapy's services prior to putting offers on their new home so that we could provide professional advice on the investment value and renovations needed. They chose a 3 level townhome facing a park, which we completely gutted and re-designed according to their taste and needs. The result is a completely transformed contemporary and modern home! - [Richmond Hill - Parisian Inspired Retirement Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/richmond-hill-parisian-inspired-retirement-condo-pj-vj~496238) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: A retirement condo (with several restrictions such as no ovens allowed), is completely renovated and re-imagined in a Parisian style. - [Downtown Toronto - Bachelor Pad](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-toronto-bachelor-pad-pj-vj~289334) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 5 [See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/creative-design-therapy-pfvwus-pf~721548950) ## Ideabooks - [Bedrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5677819/list/bedrooms) — 1 idea - [kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5653842/list/kitchens) — 69 ideas - [Favourite Interiors](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/903503/list/favourite-interiors) — 19 ideas - [bathrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5660393/list/bathrooms) — 18 ideas - [Yorkton](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/34874433/list/yorkton) — 5 ideas - [Mudrooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/27057199/list/mudrooms) — 5 ideas - [Exteriors I love](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/903504/list/exteriors-i-love) — 8 ideas - [paris condo](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/21282128/list/paris-condo) — 2 ideas - [living rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5660365/list/living-rooms) — 8 ideas - [laundry rooms](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5660385/list/laundry-rooms) — 2 ideas - [office](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5619562/list/office) — 8 ideas [See all 11 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/creativedesigntherapy) ## Community Q&A **Q: what color was used in this bedroom** *(in Photo Questions)* color please A: The paint colour is calluna by Farrow and ball. **Q: Hi, could you tell me what brand and name of hardwood flooring?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi there, the flooring is Zermatt, from the Pur Nueue collection www.neuefloors.com/pur-neue-collection.html **Q: Love the tile. Where can I get it? Thank you** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi, The tile is from Ciot, Toronto. **Q: backsplash** *(in Photo Questions)* Can you tell me what the backsplash is? A: Hello, the backsplash is a oriental marble herringbone. Hope that helps! **Q: Basement Renovation!** *(in Photo Questions)* The plank floors are absolutely beautiful! Who makes the floors? Are they the same throughout? Is a different material used in what looks to be a basement? A: Hi, yes they are beautiful, from Nadurra Wood http://www.neuefloors.com/ The basement laminate is from Torly's Laminate. **Q: white or arctic white backsplash?** *(in Photo Questions)* Help! I'm having frosty carrina countertops put in and am struggling with the white backsplash. Most manufacturers offer two whites: "white" and "arctic white" or "ice white" etc. Do you know what exact white this subway tile is? A: Hi, this backsplash did not have an exact name but it is an off white (more a creamy white). It is OK to have different shades of white, so dont be afraid to mix and match. I would just stay warm with warm (ie: the ice white might be too blue, so you should just stick with white). Hope that helps, Melissa --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-18.*