Universal Designers in Carleton Place

“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.”

“I'm so excited to see my favourite designer now listed as a Pro on my favourite design website. Jan's work is impeccable. She took a very plain rental place and turned it into a welcoming place of warmth and sophistication. I couldn't be more proud of the space and loved bringing friends and family in to enjoy it with me. My favourite space was the guest powder room... I didn't know it was even possible to make a powder room beautiful. But my favourite part of the overall designer experience would be the memories that were made around the kitchen enjoying feasts with friends and family which would never have happened without Jan's ability to create a beautiful family space. I'm forever grateful and I have no hesitation in recommending Mondan & Co.”

“JBR gutted and redid my kitchen in Nepean. Their crew was respectful and efficient. They got the entire renovation done within my budget and timeline, being sure to leave me without a working kitchen for as little time as possible. I will be rehiring them for future projects.”

“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.”

“I have never worked with an interior designer before, but now I truly appreciate how a designer can help you create the home you want. One of the things I really appreciate about Irene is her ability to accommodate your personal style and habits into the any design recommendations. Given we have a 6 foot sarcophagus for a liquor cabinet in the dining room and a lego star wars death star as a primary feature in our basement it was essential that we found a designer who wasn't going to try and turn our house into a demo home, but would help us create a space that accommodated our day to day routines and reflected the ever evolving personalities and tastes of our family. Irene has been able to help us get more out of the space and items we already have. Her suggestions for reorganizing the furniture in our living room cost us nothing but time but finally gave us the conversation and lounging space we have been trying to create since we moved in 15 years ago. Our front entrance hallway which connects our living room to the rest of the house (and leads into the dining room with the sarcophagus) was never a space we thought about, by moving a few paintings, replacing a runner with two carpets Irene sourced for us, investing in a light for a painting and a couple of small bookcases, our entranceway is now something that really welcomes you to our home and provides a natural transition from the living room to the dining room despite to very different décor themes in each room. It really is a journey with Irene, as you gradually work on the spaces that you want to transform. Some changes you make quickly, others take longer. It may take a few months to build a house, but it takes a lifetime to create your home. Irene has provided great guidance and we are looking forward to continuing to work with Irene as we continue to create our home.”

“Julie did an amazing job with the remodel of our beach motel, both the interior and exterior. When we bought the motel it was completely run down and not improved since the 1970’s. She had a vision and knew how to bring it to life. She took the time to hear our desires and incorporated them into her vision and was able to add different looks and flair to the decor of each of the 11 suites we have. Not only are we thrilled with the result both inside and outside but she was able to make it all happen within our budget.”

“Detail by Design prepared our kitchen design to renovate and fully update the "cottage" kitchen that existed in the home we bought. I love cooking and entertaining, as well as just relaxing and enjoying my kitchen space. These facts were incorporated in an elegant, functional, and very pleasing kitchen design such that this room has become the new favorite visiting area. Suggestions as to specific design/layout, cabinet features, sink & faucet styles, lighting, and appliances were provided; options discussed; and items sourced. Similarly, the necessary contractors were hired and organized such that installation was smoothly completed. Our experience with Detail by Design was very good and I would readily recommend the company.”

“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”

“I have had the good pleasure of working with Amsted Design Build for almost 15 years on a wide range of projects. Their project supervision & construction teams are first rate, and they have provided my clients with many award winning results! They are a great choice for any renovation project.”

“Sascha LaFleur first worked with us to revise our main living space to better suit retired empty nesters still stuck with worn out furniture and 80's red/green decor scheme. We refaced the fireplace, bought new MCM furniture, and built around a favorite chair and artwork. We ended up with a light and beautiful room. We followed up with a front entry and downstairs hallway, main stairs, and upstairs hallway project, including 27' high wallpaper ! This year's project was the biggy: we tore out the 1993 tuscan kitchen with plaster walls and faux sky ceiling and dilapidated oak cabinets ... tore out the load bearing wall in our 1903 urban house to combine the kitchen with the underused dining room ... expanded sight lines and let in the sun ... installed walnut cabinets when looking south, re-installed some prior IKEA bright red cabinets when looking north, and white pantry cabinets to bounce light into the room. Glam glass tiles above the sink, SS penny tiles above the stove, white and copper quartz counters, layers of lighting, we got it all”