Barbara Purdy - Purdy & Associates Design

Working with Barbara was one of the best decisions we made to set forth on our bathroom renovation. From our very first conversation, she truly understood the vision. Her ability to select materials, colours, textures, and finishes that perfectly reflected the calm, timeless aesthetic we were hoping to achieve was remarkable. Every recommendation felt intentional and thoughtfully considered, and the end result is a bathroom that feels cohesive, beautiful, and completely "us." What stood out just as much as Barbara's design talent was the way she worked with us. She listened carefully, asked insightful questions, and took the time to understand not just what we liked, but how we wanted the space to feel. She was caring, patient, and incredibly thoughtful throughout the entire process. Barbara brought warmth, positivity, and a wonderful sense of collaboration that made every meeting and house visit with her enjoyable. Our bathroom has become so much more than a renovation project; it's a peaceful retreat that we genuinely enjoy every single day. Barbara's creativity, professionalism, and genuine care are reflected in every detail. If you're looking for a designer who listens deeply, understands your vision, and creates spaces that are both beautiful and deeply personal, we recommend Barbara without hesitation.

We worked with Barb on two bathrooms - our ensuite and main. Barb was amazing to work with, from early consultations through to project completion. What was special about Barb was the time she took with us to understand our personal preferences and styles, as well as our budget. The designs she produced were detailed and visual. She met with us frequently to review materials and finishes, she arranged meetings and quotes with contractors, and she coordinated the various schedules for delivery and installation. And the contractors and professionals she arranged for us were all top-tier. Barb was more than a designer, and she went above and beyond to ensure our bathrooms we exactly what we were hoping for. It has been several months since we have been enjoying them daily, and they put smiles on our faces every single day. Thanks Barb, from two very happy customers!

Barb was fantastic to work with on my ensuite bathroom. She truly understood my needs and confidently pushed me toward bold choices that resulted in a beautiful, highly functional space. The final design is modern, practical, and thoughtfully created to support aging in place. I highly recommend Barb for anyone seeking smart, future-focused interior design.

I'm delighted with how my home turned out. Barb's contribution and clear vision brought fresh ideas and a refined aesthetic to the finished design. Beautiful and functional!

Working with Purdy & Associates Design on our kitchen and family room redesign was an exceptional experience from start to finish. After several thoughtful consultations, Barb translated our needs and style preferences into a design that perfectly reflects how we live and the look we love. From colour palettes and countertop choices to tiles, hardware, lighting, and furniture selection, every detail was carefully considered and beautifully executed. Barb is not only highly knowledgeable and detail-oriented, but also honest and transparent throughout the process. She connected us with an excellent contractor, sourced and coordinated with a skilled cabinet maker, and managed the entire project to ensure everything ran smoothly. We never had to worry about missed details or delays—Barb kept everything on track and ensured quality at every step. Thanks to Barb’s talent and dedication, we now have a kitchen and family room that are not only stunning but also highly functional. We couldn’t be happier with the results and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a designer who truly listens, cares, and delivers.

Barb Purdy of Purdy & Associates Design is an excellent designer and she was incredible to work with from start to finish. She designed an absolutely stunning kitchen for us that is highly functional and timeless! Her design knowledge and skills are impeccable and she works seamlessly with contractors. Barb was respectful of our time and our budget and we were impressed with her extensive number of contacts in the community to help with our project. With Barb’s excellent taste in colour and finishes she helped us to make the perfect choices for our space. She was always available and easy to contact whenever we had questions and often anticipated our needs before we did. Barb is a true professional and we would not hesitate to recommend her to others. We have our dream kitchen thanks to Barb and we couldn’t be happier.

Working with Barbara Purdy from Purdy Associates & Design has been an absolute dream! After two years of struggling to get our old farmhouse kitchen renovation off the ground, Barb stepped in and truly transformed our vision into reality. From the moment she came on board, she reassured us that she would see the project through—and she delivered on that promise every step of the way. Barb took the time to review and modify a previously purchased design that, frankly, was unworkable. She didn’t just tweak it; she crafted thoughtful, practical alternatives and walked us through her thinking on each design element, ensuring we understood and felt confident about the direction we were heading. Her ability to balance her strong design expertise with our personal input was excellent. She even incorporated century-old tin into a feature wall—something deeply personal to us—turning it into a stunning focal point. Throughout the entire process, Barb was attentive, responsive, and professional. No concern or request was too small, and her timely communication gave us peace of mind at every stage of the project. Even as the renovation neared completion, she stayed engaged and ensured every detail met her high standards. Our kitchen is the heart of our home, blending functionality with the charm and character of our farmhouse. We love how it turned out. If you’re looking for a designer who is creative, dependable, and truly invested in bringing your vision to life, look no further.

Barbara is absolutely amazing! We just finished a kitchen, laundry room and powder room renovation. She was always available, all the materials were on time and ready, and she was able to come up with many design solutions. We are very pleased with the finished project and we look forward to another project in the future!

Barb went above and beyond helping me with the redesign of my living room. I was not an easy client. Having recently lost my husband I was in a difficult state of mind and needed the room to be an emotional boost. Barb was absolutely wonderful. She was patient and inspiring. The ideas she had were things I would never have thought of and the end result is absolutely stunning. The room is bright and cheerful. It showcases the best adventures and items from my 17 years with my husband, while also reminding me of other wonderful times of the past and future adventures to come. Thank you Barb!!!!!

Barbara Purdy designed and oversaw a total renovation of my ensuite bathroom. Her interior design training, attention to details, and consultation with me throughout the project resulted in a beautifully designed space that works really well and looks beautiful. Barbara also redesigned my kitchen’s cabinetry to give the area a modern clean look. The backslash choice and porcelain flooring tied the design together and visually opened up the space. I am incredibly happy with both projects and would definitely work with her again because of her diligence and knowledge. Karen (Sensitive Information Hidden)

We decided to renovate our kitchen after 30 plus years. A kitchen designer was definitely needed to take on what I considered an overwhelming task. Barb is very experienced and professional with years in the business. She discussed our desires and expectations and submitted 2 designs. We wanted good quality, low maintenance materials, she then presented us with several choices and guided us through the selection. Her attention to detail is superior. Cabinets, counters, flooring and other materials were all delivered when expected and she was on hand for the installation. Her suppliers were excellent. She was always accessible and very responsive. We are delighted with our new kitchen.

Barbara was able to reimagine my kitchen and living space in a way that I wasn’t able to and I love the result! Her creativity, colour sense and design experience show through in so many details. The well thought out floor plan, increased cabinetry and countertop has made the kitchen a joy to work in. Barbara has supported me through the entire project from her creation of detailed plans and drawings, to recommending local tradespeople, bringing in floor, tile, countertop samples and even managing the project while I was away on vacation. She has been great to communicate and work with and I would not hesitate to hire her again or recommend her for your home project.

We first worked with Barb when she designed our kitchen renovation 12 years ago. Barb listened to our ideas and created a space that is beautiful and functional. When we decided to renovate our ensuite, we immediately asked Barb to be the designer. We knew she would create an exciting/functional ensuite and trusted her with the operation of the project. Barb’s ideas are cutting edge for the renovation industry and she teams up with contractors that are capable of incorporating her plans. Barb carefully listened to our wishes for the project yet magically balanced our ideas with hers. Barb is honest and will give you her opinion in a tactful manner. Her vision for a space in your home is incredibly detailed and it will work. It may lead to future upgrading of your home because new spaces are so exciting. Barb chose some exciting materials (ex. quartz walls) that made our bathroom dynamic. We were so excited to work with her again and to see our bathroom renovation unfold. Throughout the construction phase, Barb was in touch with us and the contractor to make sure the project met her expectations. Thank you Barb!!

I just wanted to quickly thank Barbara for her help with our new bathroom design. We have been talking about doing a reno for a few years, not really deciding on anything. Barb was recommended to us by friends who had her help with their kitchen and bathroom. So happy we called , we are starting to renovate in Sept so unfortunately I don't have photos. we do have plans. Barb has the greatest ideas, she has constantly been in touch with us, bringing samples right to our home to choose. I am very excited to start. I really do highly recommend Barbara, all of our friends already know this.

Barb has taken on several aspects of our new house build. She designed the kitchen completely and incorporated all the extras to make it functional for someone who likes to cook a lot from scratch. She also led us through tile choices for the two bathrooms, flooring decisions, and lighting. We really appreciated Barb's attention to detail and her recommendations for trustworthy dealers.

Could not be happier with the design Barbara did for our kitchen she was amazing and the result is stunning

Barb is just a total pro!! I could not have done this project without her. She is creative, practical, has many helpful contacts, and she knows how to get things done. I’ve hired her again for more projects and would highly recommend her to anyone needing design work. I am very grateful for her and her continued help.

It was an absolute pleasure working with Barb. The job was made more difficult due to the fact that I was out of the country and a lot of the work had to be done via video meetings. Barb completely understood my vision and design preferences and the end result is beautiful! Thanks Barb!!

Thanks to Barb Purdy, we realized the new kitchen we had long dreamed of. Working with us in a collaborative manner through the design and construction process, we now enjoy a beautiful contemporary kitchen which suits our home and taste. Barb is talented, brings years of valuable experience, and guided us through the selection of all finishes including countertops, backsplash, flooring, fixtures, and paint colours. We highly recommend Barb for your renovation or new construction project. Jim & Janet.

Barb was the design consultant at Deslaurier Custom Cabinets for our kitchen renovation. While we had a good idea of what we wanted for the physical layout of our new kitchen as well as the type of cabinets, it became obvious we needed help with materials, details, and colour scheme. Barb eagerly collaborated with us, providing several design suggestions that both incorporated our ideas and provided us with some of her own thoughts based on her wealth of experience. This was extremely helpful and eventually lead to a design with which we are very happy. It was with the colour scheme for our kitchen, however, where Barb’s talent and experience really paid off. She has a very good eye for colour and convinced us to go with flooring and backsplash choices that we would never have picked on our own. The result is a very functional kitchen design with a colour scheme that ‘flows’ with the rest of the first floor but also has some ‘pop’. We would highly recommend Barb to anyone designing our renovating their home.

Barb Purdy was a delight to work with over the years. We moved to Bacchus Island in 2016 and purchased an existing home. We immediately wanted the kitchen and bathrooms redone. Barb worked with us every step of the way and we have been delighted with the results. Barb has helped us design an area around our modern fireplace and TV, built-ins in the master bedroom, three full bathrooms and one powder room, and a bar in the lower half of the house where we sit and look out at our lake and watch the sunsets. Because our home is open concept, she has helped us keep the flow from one area to the next. Barb "Thinks out of the Box" and comes up with some fabulous ideas. She has been great in giving us more storage throughout the house, which is so important to a woman. Our kitchen is comfortable, easy to work in, with great work and storage spaces, and wonderful pullouts. She was able to guide us to areas in the city to buy our appliances, taps, sinks, flooring, and paint color. She always gave us great input and guidance. I highly recommend Barb!

Barbara was excellent to work with. We got everything we wanted in our kitchen and it looks fabulous. Deslauriers has excellent products and their team, from movers to installers were top notch!

11 years later and we are still enjoying our kitchen, it’s design and decor. Barb was instrumental in moving us through the steps, moving things forward, and selecting colours, cabinets, flooring, backsplash and lighting... in addition to the excellent design of the cabinets and optimizing storage, all done with a pleasant approach and timely advice. We continue to this day to receive compliments and positive comments on the design of our kitchen and it’s color scheme and distinctive features.

Barb was a delight to work with! Her good taste and experience helped us avoid mistakes during our kitchen reno. We have often said that we are so glad we listened to Barb! She respected our budgets and helped us source fantastic lights, appliances, stools etc. and helped us navigate all the decisions that come with home renovations. We are so glad we were able to work with Barb!

Barb designed a lovely space around our fireplace complete with cabinets and floating shelves. Our home is small and we were concerned the add ons might make the room look smaller and cramped. Instead, the opposite happened. With the fireplace cabinetry the room has opened up and appears brighter and more interesting. We appreciated Barb’s attention to detail and are more than pleased with the results.

Barb was great to work with and we're really happy with the design of our kitchen. She gave her honest opinion about what colours/styles would work well together and she got us the top things on our wish list within our budget. There were a couple of details we wanted (ie. hood vent) and we brought in pictures of them, even if it wasn't a standard item or something the company had done before Barb was creative in making it happen. She was also very responsive and easily reached throughout the process.

Barb designed a complete kitchen and family room renovation for us. She provided design advice from the beginning of the design plan to the finishing details such as floor, backsplash and fireplace tile selection, as well as paint colour selection. The results are beautiful! Her guidance and expert knowledge throughout the process was invaluable. She dedicated many hours to our project, including revisions requested and frequent home visits. She was always available to us to answer our questions. Highly recommend!

We met Barb at Deslaurier Custom Cabinets while considering how to remodel our kitchen. Proving to be a very good listener, Barb generated an absolutely perfect design. Never before had we taken on such a large project and we were very concerned about making major mistakes. Barb was perfect for this as she attended to every detail and stayed with us to consult during the months that followed. As subsequent decisions had to be made, she would go the extra mile and offer a solid choices that kept with our theme and design. Helped with everything from paint colours to where we could find local stores with a selection of quality product we were searching for. The end result exceeded our expectations and has transformed our home.

We went to Deslauriers Kitchens and with Barbara's help, we were able to make our dream kitchen become a reality! Barbara is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to designing, keeping in mind budget and time constraints. We are so very pleased with our kitchen. It is absolutely beautiful! She recommended a vegetable sink and dedicated spice drawers which really complete the project. She also designed our bathroom vanities and laundry room. Barbara is very dedicated and precise with her designs and with the finished product. Thank you!

Barb was the interior design consultant for our new contemporary custom home, built between July 2015 and August 2016. My wife and I have different tastes and we needed some leadership and professional design input. Barb's system for selecting flooring, wall colours and materials, trim and lighting was amazing. She was very helpful and timely in firming up design elements - for example, fireplace stone and hearth, mirrors, and suggestions for wall hangings. Barb is an expert in kitchen layout and design. We are very happy with the positioning of appliances, layout of work spaces for cooking and mixing drinks, drawer/cupboard sizes and features, as well as many small design elements that we would never think of that make the kitchen classy. We whole-heartedly recommend Barb for large and small projects. We will be hiring her again to help design our basement bar area.

Barb was nothing but professional when it came to the design of our kitchen. Her knowledge of new trends along with practicality is ideal for someone looking to redo their kitchen! Her work quality is top notch and is very aware of budgets and keeping to them. Barb is a treat to work with and we would work with her again in a heart beat! Thank you again!

Our new custom home builders Lagois Construction recommended Barb Purdy at DesLaurier for our new french country kitchen and I couldn't be happier. From beginning to end Barb was fantastic to work with and had great ideas on how to design and put together the most beautiful, quality kitchen. I really appreciate that Barb respected and stayed within our budget gently reminding me when I went over. Deslaurier Kitchens and Barb stand behind their product they couldn't do enough to make us happy and came back to inspect and adjust everything to perfection. We get so many compliments on our kitchen it is really gorgeous and functional with plenty of storage. Its where we spend most of our time and I love everything about it.

We selected Barbara Purdy to design our replacement kitchen. She provided us direction and guided us through so many choices including layout and design, materials and colours. Barbara displayed an exceptional dedication to her work making numerous visits to advise on materials and to ensure all ran smoothly. Our kitchen is truly Barbara's creation...we are blessed.

Barb paid careful attention to our needs, our tastes and the constraints of our space. We think she came up with a genius design that is now a pure pleasure to work in. The new kitchen accommodates our huge family, has a space for all our cooking equipment, is efficient and easy to clean. It is the showpiece of our home! We especially appreciated Barb's attention to detail, her availabilty by phone and email, the follow-up, and her concern that our reno turn out in the best way possible. Carolyn Guest

Barb did an amazing job designing and maximizing all the space we needed / wanted in our new kitchen, I can say it's a dream to cook in now!!! She understood our needs and budgetary concerns and came up with great solutions and functionality. Thanks Barb!!

Barb Purdy was our designer for our new kitchen. From the get go she was engaging, helpful, and knowledgeable about design and kitchen ergonomics. She listened to our requirements and came back with first class design ideas. Her help in choosing materials, fixtures, and appliances was second to none contributing to the high end look we were looking for. We very much appreciated Barb's flexibility as the project progressed as we made some subtle and not so subtle adjustments to the design. Her cheerfulness and understanding of our needs made the renovation of our kitchen an enjoyable experience. We will definitely work with Barb again when it comes to phase 2 of our renos...our upstairs bathrooms!

Full kitchen design including lighting, flooring, cabinet and counter top replacement. I am a truly and completely satisfied customer. Barb Purdy is very professional and pleasant to work with - full of helpful ideas, and solutions. Thank you again Barb!

We had a very small and challenging kitchen space that we had been hoping to renovate ever since we moved in 10 years ago. Prior to meeting Barbara, we had already consulted with four other designers - however the design solutions were always similar and did not appeal nor work for us. By that time we were starting to believe that the only solution would be to expand the kitchen by building an addition. I remember the afternoon we met Barbara and described to her the challenges we were facing with our kitchen and our hopes to renovate it without having to add an addition. Barbara began sketching and within the hour she solved our "kitchen puzzle" in a way that we would never had imagined ! We could not believe it ( we were expecting more of the same). But Barbara came up with a design concept that was unique and flows well for us. We now love our new kitchen - and the bonus is that we did not have to build a new addition. Barbara is a respectful professional and great listener. She is an exceptionally creative designer with ability to "think outside of the box". She produced a kitchen design for us that stood apart from the others, Most importantly she created a kitchen space that is very functional for us and where we now enjoy preparing food and having friends over.

I met with 3 designers for ideas about renovating my kitchen. Only Barb had the vision to create a functional and family oriented area that made sense. She transformed a kitchen that we didn't enjoy being in to a space where the family gathers together naturally. She completely changed the way we live, and we're so happy with the outcome.

Very good designer, did an excellent job with my sister's kitchen and within a very tight budget. Looks like it should have cost twice the price.

Barb has helped us redesign a bathroom, several years ago and more recently our kitchen. We were very happy with her meticulous attention to detail in measuring, designing and planning for each reno. She came up with super concepts for each room that made good use of their unique space, improved functionality, increased storage yet also enhanced traffic flow, while also ensuring that the design fit aesthetically in our 115+ year old home. She was a super resource for all the details involved in such a project, from new appliances, to light fixtures, tiles, colours and door knobs. Barb quickly got a feel for our preferences, providing us with reasonable options from which to make our selection. The result in each room is stunning.

We truly enjoyed working with Barb! She designed a kitchen we didn't even know was possible for our space. She fulfilled all of our requests and then some. She not only saved us time, as a couple with a young family, but provided us with numerous choices and selections. Barb not only assisted us with the design of our kitchen but was able to guide us with light fixtures, draperies, paint colours and more. Thanks for everything Barb!

Barb provided an excellent end-to-end experience throughout our kitchen renovation - beginning with an understanding of our needs and usage of the kitchen, recommendations of an excellent contractor (John Eckland) through to design and accompanying decor (feature lighting, counters, backsplash, paint, etc.) - Barb provided superior project management skills and sound advice. She truly went above and beyond in many facets of the project and we're delighted with the result. She is professional, has a great sense of humour and we wouldn't hesitate in referring Barb to others.

I had approached 3 other well known/rated kitchen companies in Ottawa bafore going over to Deslaurier and these were miserable experiences. 2/3 gave me nothing in the way of a design concept and the 3rd was creative, but WAY OUT there. I lucked into working with Barb quite by accident, but from the minute she walked into my kitchen (which no one else would do) and starting telling me what was wrong with the original design, I knew I had met the right person-finally. Barb was able to develop an excellent design that was both functional and beautiful and was able to work within my budget. She worked with me on all aspects of the kitchen and when I had chosen something she didn't like she would nicely suggest an alternative and was 100% correct. every time. Barb was knowledgable, clearly experienced and a joy to work with. I look forward to working with her again.

barb Purdy is an exceptional designer with many inspiring ideas and concepts. She never ceases to amaze me with her beautiful work!

It was a pleasure having Barb as our kitchen designer. She is precise respectful and very competent, with a great sense of humour. She was on time and on budget. We could call her any time with questions or concerns. I was having trouble choosing the right size of light fixtures for the kitchen. Barb picked me up and took me to the lighting store. She helped me choose the fixtures and then drove me home. Many Thanks. Jack and Lian Kitts

As a complete neophyte to the world of home renovation, I was faced with so many choices and decisions and had no clue where to start in transforming a gutted 1970s kitchen to something new and contemporary. It was great to work with Barb and gain the assurance she provides during such a huge undertaking and expense. With her help I made choices I could live with and within my budget. Whether helping me select paint colors, meeting me at the tile store overwhelming in options, or showing where to economize and to splurge, Barb was with me step by step so that ultimately everything worked together in the end. Now, I have a kitchen that, even three years later, is still a joy to walk into, to cook in, eat in and relax in. She went beyond the norm to take time with me and help me understand what was happinging and to reflect my realities and preferences in the process. Building on her sense of optimum cabinetry arrangements and how to maximize limited space, she also brought a sense of style, design and color that helped in a big way to realize a kitchen beyond functional and modern to exciting and beautiful. Many thanks for the extra care, time and attention to detail.