Heidi Palena Design

We really enjoyed working with Heidi Palena. She listened to me and incorporated my wishes into her recommendations. I highly recommend her for your job. I’m sure you’ll be as delighted as we were.

We can't recommend Heidi highly enough! She was the perfect person to help us redecorate our beach house. Our goal was to create a beautiful vacation rental that would also serve as a comfortable home away from home for our family. Heidi's keen eye for design and attention to detail was invaluable in bringing our vision to life. She expertly updated the outdated 90's interior, giving it a fresh and bright feel that perfectly captures the beachy vibe we were after. Her thoughtful considerations in designing for rental environments was especially valuable, as she was able to help us choose sturdy, durable furniture that could withstand the wear and tear of renters. Thank you, Heidi!

We are thrilled with our new space! Not only does Heidi have a brilliant aesthetic and design knowledge, she is full of great tips that made our home remodel family friendly, cost effective, and look and feel high-end. Trying to plan a renovation on our own for several years proved futile as my husband and I were unable to agree on anything. Heidi listened to both of us, evaluated the space and helped us to focus on priorities and good design. We are both extremely satisfied with our experience and appreciate Heidi's patience and direction.

Heidi did an amazing job coordinating our remodel. She listened to our wants and needs and worked directly with our contractor. She created a beautiful cohesive design that flows throughout the home. I am so happy that we hired her to design and coordinate our project! Heidi is meticulous and it shows in everything she does.

Heidi is an exceptional designer. She has a natural gift to create a space that is better than you could have imagined. Her professionalism is always above and beyond, and she is enjoyable to work with. She listens diligently to your ideas, as well as presents other options, ensuring that you make the best final decisions. Heidi does what she says she will do, is reasonably priced, and is a delight to work with.

Heidi was always very professional and courteous. She had great ideas and contacts. Her color coordination and advise were impeccable. I would highly recommend Heidi to anyone in need of a designer.

When we decided to update the whole house, I knew I would need a professional decorator. By a stroke of luck I met Heidi. From the first moment I knew I was in good hands. Heidi has great vision as well as great insight. I did not know exactly what I wanted and yet everything Heidi suggested was absolutely perfect for me and the overall look of the house. She was helpful with every single step of the process and made it all painless. I love my new home and love to show it off. All my guests are amazed at the transformation and ask for Heidi's card. I cannot say enough good things about Heidi.

Heidi just finished a medispa build out for us in north Vancouver. She was on site measuring and appreciating the space well before anyone else and took measurements to always be precise in the information as the plan was evolving. She was often the only one who we could trust had thought carefully through a proposal before we would meet to discuss it. Heidi was constantly in touch by text or call and took time to address our concerns very quickly, no matter what she had going with other jobs. Heidi was able to handle communications with many contractors that were a bit challenging. She helped us stay within our budget. She is also knowledgeable in terms of the scopes of each aspect (e.g. electrical, cabinetry, plumbing, etc.) which helped the job flow and our understanding of how things could get accomplished. Our job in particular was delayed by Clark County permitting, the previous tenants not getting out on schedule and other road bump which are expected. She helped to expedite whenever possible. Heidi is very skilled in finding just the right finishes and is quickly on the hunt sourcing what is needed to complete each space. She was able to meld the tastes of both my business partner and mine (though we are almost 20 years apart in age) and the result is stunning and we are happy and comfortable with no regrets. We are fortunate to now have a long term relationship with Heidi, since I feel once we are her clients, she will always have us in the back of her mind with some of her good ideas for our space. She is fantastic.

Heidi was recommended to me by a friend that had hired her to help with a design refresher on their home. I was moving my office and had a blank slate to work with. I am not good with design/colours/etc - so I contacted Heidi. She did an amazing job and was very reasonable with the furnishings and decor that she found. Most clients comment immediately on the warmth, style and comfort of my office. I highly recommend Heidi for home and office design help.