Interior Designers & House Decorators in Haliburton

“We've had the opportunity to work with What's in Store Home and Design several times now and have found their work to be exceptional. Linda is creative and has great attention to detail. Her designs are both elegant and comfortable. We are now going to be starting our third project with them ~ our family room ~ and are so excited to see the end result. I just know we'll love it.”

“Angela is so incredibly talented! She came in to stage our lakehouse and it was like an episode of "Love it or List It"! In the end, we LOVED it! Her design ideas were inspired and her service and level of responsiveness were exceptional. I would highly recommend her services to anyone and we plan to use her again in the future.”

“My husband and I own a bakery-deli. In business for 29 years, we found ourselves operating in a tired retail area that we had outgrown. We challenged Nancy Lem to survey our existing space, usage patterns, and traffic flow. We asked her to analyze this and present us with a preliminary conceptual design scheme. Over the course of months, the final design evolved. Pages of plans, detailed drawings, mill right designs, interior and exterior elevations, reflected ceiling plans, electrical/ telephone/ cable plans, flooring plans, finish plans, cabinetry and furniture plans, product specifications…. It was daunting…I really had no idea of what we had initiated, but there was no turning back. Nancy guided us effortlessly through this major renovation (6months). She was a demanding representative for us. Her drawings served as a compass for everyone involved in the project. Visiting the job site daily, checking everything from dimensions to the quality of application of the paint. Guiding the project to its completion. Nancy combines careful listening with creative vision and problem solving. In my opinion, it is this combination of qualities that contribute to her success. The end result was not just a work place that was beautiful, but practical and functional. Three years later, we decided to enhance the quality of our personal life by renovating our 22 year-old, residential property. I was happy to know that Nancy would be working beside us again. Our dining room and living room, were rarely used; and seemed such a waste of living space. The wall separating the kitchen and dining room in my opinion had to come down to create a more open, functional area. The colour palette was dated, and there was no design theme. I needed Nancy to fix all my wrongs and make me fall in love with my home. This reno lasted for six months and consisted of reconstructing a Living Room, Lounge area (formerly Dining Room), Kitchen, Seated Eating area, Two Bathrooms, Front Foyer, Family Room and Master Bedroom. Nancy drew up the plans, sourced the materials and furnishings, specified the fixtures and fittings, chose the colour scheme and advised on window coverings. She arranged subcontractors and basically supervised the entire process until the curtains and pictures were hung and the sofas positioned properly. She accessory shopped for me, and turned my house into a home. All I needed to do was personalize it with pictures. Nancy will find a solution to any design challenge. She will guide you through the process with a well thought out plan, helping you to avoid costly mistakes. She will assist you through your design process making you feel comfortable with your decisions. She will work closely with you to make sure whatever your project is; that is practical, functional and beautiful and will reflect your personal style and needs. Lisa”

“In the Real Estate industry, the first impression is crucial for a quick well priced sale. As a Realtor, I can’t stress enough the importance of a well staged home. Selling your home can be an emotional roller coaster and sellers can become quickly overwhelmed with endless “to do’s” to get their home market ready. Designing Durham along with their positive “can do” attitude has the vision, skill and expertise to transform any space into a real show stopper. My clients were amazed with the transformation and even more ecstatic to receive three registered offers within 48 hours of their home going on the market! Their home sold for 102% of asking! I truly could not have done it without you. Thanks for making me look so good! Your services consistently exceed my expectations and I’m extremely proud to recommend Designing Durham as my preferred staging supplier. A well staged home is half sold! Virginia Phillips Sales Representative Coldwell Banker R.M.R.”

“Roberta was such an asset to us as we designed, built and decorated our new home. She was sensitive to our style and tastes and helped us to create a beautiful home which we love. She not only has an incredible sense of style and design but she also has an understanding of the science behind why certain decisions are advised. Roberta worked very well within our budget and, I believe, she actually saved us more money by hiring her. She also worked very well with the other trades. I have no hesitation in highly recommending her.”

“We did a complete reno of a second floor house with an added third floor. Andria of ACM Designs was a reno saver! She guided me thru all of the interior design. She knew our budget and what we envisioned. She listen to my ideas and helped guide me in all areas, from tiles to toilets! I could not have done this without her help. I have no problem recommending ACM design for any project, she was honnest, knowledgeable, and listen to what we wanted.”

“Hired North Muskoka House to consult, design and ultimately deliver kitchen and 3 bathroom makeovers. Kris quickly understood what we are going for design-wise and brought some great drawings to the table. She priced the project and delivered it on time and on budget...a rarity from my home renovation experience! Great job!”

“Anna was an absolute pleasure to work with. Her attention to detail and eye for design will certainly take her far in this industry. Anna staged our place before we put it up for sale, and it was without a doubt 100% worth it. I would recommend Anna to any of our friends!”

“Rebecca, the owner of Symphony of Colour, has worked for me on numerous occasions. My first experience was in 2010 when I hired her company to provide me with ideas on remodeling my kitchen. Rebecca came to my home and assessed my style and we had a very casual conversation just getting to know each other. I had a very vague idea of what I wanted and Rebecca provided me with her ideas and a proposal that by far exceeded my expectations. I love the work that she did! I highly recommend her work. Not only is she great at what she does, she makes the experience fun, enjoyable and affordable.”

“I asked Kate&Co. to assist me in the design of my retail location last summer. I own a café so, it was important that my space stand out from the crowd and give the town a taste of something they haven’t seen before. Kate assisted me with paint colour, furniture selection and accessorizing. The support was great when pulling the space together. I would say that my shop now has an urban/industrial feeling that my customers really enjoy. It’s a comfortable atmosphere that makes it easy to host a business meeting or a coffee date with friends. Boiling Over's Coffee Vault has become a versatile space that I am happy to provide for my community. It was great to work with someone who is also a fellow business owner in Lindsay. If we can all find a way to share our strengths with fellow businesses our community will grow to be even stronger. I would recommend Kate to any business owner who is looking to revamp their space or anyone who needs help with developing a concept for their store!”