Kitchen Designers in Ottawa

“I first met Friedman of Design First Interiors years ago when we hired him to help us plan the layout of our new kitchen. He is very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to work with. I have seen some of his latest work and can tell you that this man has talent! I would highly recommend him for any design project.”

“Diane did an amazing job transforming our house into the perfect home! When we sold our house this past spring everyone kept commenting on the amazing design! Diane also did an amazing job managing the project - so much that I kept saying "doing a reno is easy"! I realize it was easy as Diane was carrying all my stress. She managed the timelines and the budget brilliantly! And of course - she was very easy and professional. I was always confident with her advice - I knew it was well researched and thought through! I also knew that the contracts she provided and the payments she approved were done correctly - and I didn't have to worry about issues with contractors. My husband and I would highly recommend her! Jennifer”

“My wife and I interviewed several architects. What we found interesting about John was his unique approach. We knew we would get his full attention and that was exactly what he delivered. Building an infill is tricky. Maximizing natural light and interesting sight lines was a challenge that John was up for. In the end our home is something that we were thrilled with. With time the small but important design details constantly remind us of how special and talented John is. John Donkin has a unique portfolio and provides individual and focused attention to each project.”

“Houry is a gifted Architectural Designer with all the qualities you'd look for in a talented, modern, and creative architect. Her design is clean, with elements of nature seamlessly merging the styles for both beauty, and function.”

“Richard Grenier is an outstanding carpenter. His attention to detail and meticulousness are very impressive, as is his willingness to discuss every aspect of his projects with his clients. Richard was always transparent about cost, materials, overhead, and timelines. Most importantly, Richard always puts his clients first. That’s a rare trait these days.”

“We had no prior relationship with Oakwood, but were impressed with the quality of staff that we dealt with, from the first contact through to the finished renovation. We needed a variance to be allowed to obtain the proper permits and John Liptak, owner of Oakwood was instrumental in obtaining this on our behalf. Without his personal interest in our renovation, we would not have proceeded with the project. John also gave us the benefit of his years of experience with various suggestions for our room. Our design specialist was wonderful, offering many unique ideas for us to consider, always offering various solutions to meet our budget. We particularly love the windows and paneling in our great room. The quality of the work was top notch. The wood craftsman assigned to our project did an exceptional job on the ceiling beams and the paneling. Dave’s work makes this room so beautiful and unique. The project manager was very knowledgeable and worked on our behalf to make sure that all the little details were dealt with to our satisfaction. Trent was very responsive to our needs and concerns. We can speak to Oakwood’s integrity and professionalism. They wanted the addition to be a room that we would be take pleasure and pride in for many years to come. We truly marvel at the room each day when we enter it. We are very satisfied with our experience and relationship with Oakwood.”

“Rick Shean pulled of pure magic taking our 100 year old tiny farm house into a modern inner city home. His use of light, clean lines and the ability to make any space look much bigger than it is while maintaining a relaxed vibe is very impressive. We had a wonderful experience working with Rick and could not be happier with our new home.”

“We contracted with Open Concept Home Design in 2012 to design and build a major addition to our modest 1400 sf bungalow. We met with five other design build companies in the area but were most impressed with OCHD. The design process was handled by Niels, the owner, and it was a fun collaborative process that resulted in a floor plan that met all of our wish list with a beautiful exterior that seemlessly integrated the existing structure. Our home was transformed from a cramped little house to a gracious living space with room to entertain large crowds, closets everywhere (!), a beautiful master bedroom and ensuite and a huge kitchen and adjacent dining area. The end result was everything we wanted and more, on time and on budget (they are known for tight cost control). The building process was extremely well executed with constant oversight by OCHD to ensure that no detail was overlooked. OCHD took care of everything, we only had to make the fun decisions like choosing finishes or paint colours, but even there we were given lots of suggestions when we couldn't decide or were suffering from "decision exhaustion". Yet if we wanted to make changes along the way, those were easily accommodated. If you are a homeowner contemplating a renovation or new build, you would do well to at least meet with OCHD for a free consult. Reasonable construction costs, excellent design sense, a great client-builder relationship, and most importantly a beautiful final product - your new home! I can honestly say that working with OCHD was a pleasure and one of the best things to happen to our family. June 29, 2013”

“Professional and personal service! Highly recommended for home design and renovation projects. We hired HASHTI Consultants Inc. to help us develop a plan to redesign the exterior of our older home. After several consultations, they provided us with a number of design options to chose from. We worked together to refine the plan and were appreciative of they responsiveness to our questions and comments. We have now developed a final plan and were so impressed with their professionalism and the level of communication throughout the process that we plan to hire HASHTI to oversee the building phase of this project. I know that our project will be in good hands.”

“25:8 Research + Design designed my new 1500 sq ft house in 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario. The firm's team did an excellent job on the project. The house was a new build in an urban area, which required the demolition of my existing old house and a completely new redesign on a limited budget. The firm provided complete design and project management services and was very knowledgeable about the whole process. Their design team listened closely to my needs and the resulting design was an accurate reflection of the scoping conversations we had.. 25:8 sourced the contractors for the job and actively and competently managed them to ensure the house was completed to a high standard, on time and on budget. I moved in with my family in July 2013 and the house has already been featured in a local design magazine. I couldn't be happier with the results and would highly recommend this company.”