Pizzale Design Inc.

Gabriele and her team (Alissa-Rose, Mike and Lorne, amongst others) are amazing professionals. This basement and main floor office renovation happened during Covid-19. Despite the distancing restrictions and some supply chain issues being experienced by the whole world, Gabriele and her team managed to create a gorgeous design for all of the spaces in our home that were being renovated, source the materials and furnishings, engage an amazing construction team, and complete the project to a stunning finished result. From the first phone call to the final email, everything went smoothly. If there were supply chain issues, we were kept informed and alternatives were always suggested. In almost every case, we stayed with the original design idea, waited patiently, and the item(s) finally arrived. We were glad to have been patient as the finished result was well worth the minor inconveniences. We would recommend Gabriele and her team at Pizzale Design without hesitation to create beautiful living spaces for you if you live anywhere in the Toronto area. They're fabulous and we look forward to working with them again!

We were a bit sceptical about using an online design service and are very pleased that we choose to work with Gabriele. Throughout the process, she was very responsive to our questions and clear on what we needed to provide to ensure this was a success. We got value out of the consult time with her (it was enough) and the whole process didn’t take long at all. We are very happy with the mood boards we received and they suited our style. The shopping list was also right within our budget. We would definitely use Gabriele again and recommend her!

Gabriele and her amazing team helped us design, furnish and decorate our 5500sq.ft. new build home. The service we received was outstanding, the girls were dependable, extremely knowledgeable, thorough and very professional. Pizzale Design Inc. made our journey so much easier and enjoyable by listening to our wants and needs and helping us to create beautiful yet functional living spaces. They saved us a lot of time and effort by sourcing items and presenting them to us in 3D room images, so we could have a clear picture of what each room in our house was going to look like before they were even completed. We couldn't be happier with the outcome of our dream home and highly recommend Pizzale Design Inc.

This was our second home renovation with Gabriele and her Team and there is no one else we would rather work with. She brings a balance of passion and professionalism that creates the upmost confidence in the relationship. We loved working with her!

I could not have arrived at the design of my kitchen without Gabriele and Jennifer. My husband and I had been stuck for a few years about how it could be reconfigured. The floor plans, elevations, and computer generated images really helped me see what the kitchen/main floor would look like, and that helped me make the other decisions around materials or placement. I do not have skill to know a certain cabinet would look good with a certain flooring, counter, etc. My kitchen/main floor looks great and we were happy to follow almost all of the recommendations. We also chose to have Pizzale Design manage the project implementation; it would have been beyond me to know where to source all the materials, coordinate time lines, etc., while still working full time and parenting. It was great to have someone knowledgeable take that over, and for me, it was worth the additional cost to have her manage the project.

We have worked with Pizzale Design Inc. recently on renovating our first floor, with the focus on the kitchen, bathroom, and hallway. First, I have to say that as an average Canadian family with two parents working full time and two young kids, working with the design firm was the best decision we could have made. Second best actually, as the best decision was to work with Gabriele and her team. We looked at their work, thought “wow, we probably can’t afford that” and still reached out, as we loved everything we saw and it looked like places you could actually live in. We met with Gabriele and shortly after we were invited for the presentation of layout options. This was a great first step that helps us organize our thoughts, ideas and preferences. At no time we were pressured to go with one option over the other - Gabriele, Jennifer and Melissa made us feel taken care of and supported. They were designing our space with the full understanding that it’s us who would live there and enjoy it. They showed respect for our needs, taste and budget. The follow up meeting was where we saw our future new home – the 3D renderings made the decision making so much easier and really helped with some choices. I can’t even think how much time it has saved us – time we spent with our kids instead of making visits to home improvement stores. It also built the excitement we so much needed in the next couple of months living with renos. We all know how stressful and how long renovation projects can be. And there is no denial it was stressful to not be able to use our entire first floor, but Gabriele and her team were there for us every step of the way, and working with them was a great experience for our family. And of course, we are so happy with the outcome! We highly recommend Pizzale Design Inc. and look forward to working with them again. Natalia, Dmitry, Emma, Boris.

We have worked with Gabriele on 3 projects over the last 10 plus years. Our experience has always been a very positive one. Gabriele understands exactly what is right for you and your family. She (and her team) take the time to understand your personality, tastes and most importantly functionality of your space. You present your problem/issues to her regarding your home/space and she comes back with solutions that make sense. We would not have thought of these solutions on our own or would have taken months of research (we do not have that kind of time). Gabriele and her team are true professionals - they are easy to work with and very understanding of your needs. We have had such an amazing experience. The project was long but the outcome was truly amazing. We could not be happier - we totally love our home. Gabriele and her team worked well with our contractor Matt Patridge - between these two groups; our home is a place that we are so proud of. Thank you so much Gabriele. I look forward to working with you again in the future.

- value received was greater than project cost = very happy customers - very well organized and detailed - will work diligently to find a solution to a problem - will ensure every last detail is looked after before final project completion

Gabriele and Jennifer were amazing to work with! We were doing a huge renovation and asked if they could help us with our main floor design as well as two additional bathrooms. They took our ideas and created a beautiful space for our family to enjoy. We ended up reaching out for additional help with exterior design questions (stone and stucco colours) and it didn't matter what we asked, Gabriele and team came back with amazing recommendations. They truly listened to what we were looking for and took the time to come up with the best options for us. They not only helped to make our reno stress free (by being in constant contact with our contractor) but they also created a home that fits perfectly for all of our needs and flows well from room to room. I would recommend Gabriele to anyone! Gabriele and her team are truly experts in their field!

We love our new space! We recently completed the renovation of our kitchen and living room. The Pizzale Design team took our loose vision of what we wanted for our home and helped turn it into a beautiful reality. Our space has been transformed from a dark and dated kitchen circa 1968, to a fresh, happy, modern, and highly functional space. Gabriele and Melissa listened to our wants and needs and delivered a design that respected our many competing priorities. We wanted more counter space and kitchen storage, a brighter, more open-concept, and we needed help to manage the toys as well as our home-office paperwork and technology. We now have a cozy retreat for our family to come home to and a kitchen that functions as beautifully as it looks. So many gorgeous finishes and little details make each feature special and unique.

Incredible! Fantastic! Wonderful! Words not even close to begin describing what it is like to work with Gabriele and her team and the results they were able to achieve! We decided to renovate our kitchen which quickly turned into our whole main floor and Pizzale design was able to turn our wishes and ideas into a perfect reality. From inception to completion we had constant communication with the team and they were always ready to answer any questions we had or quick to adjust to any requests we made. We highly recommend Pizzale Design Inc. to anyone looking for a competent, reliable and professional designer for renovation needs. We would definitely use them for any projects in the future!

We recently completed a new build vacation property out-of-province. The property is one that will be used by multiple generations. Working with Pizzale Design made this project much easier than it might otherwise have been. Gabriele and her team were able to blend the wants and needs of all our family members. The result is better than we could have imagined. No detail was overlooked and when they were done the property was virtually move-in ready. Can't thank Gabriele and Melissa enough for their support in getting this done and would highly recommend them to anyone undertaking a new build project.

You are AMAZING! I absolutely love everything. The kids loved everything. Alfredo and I are really happy with your service, your professionalism, your staff, your referral - the trades you work with take enormous care, and pride in their work. Most of all, they are the humblest, most down to earth crew Alfredo has been around. I love how they care for the home as if it were their own. Not only are you an amazing designer, you are also an amazing person. You take time to understand and know your clients well. You listened to our wants and wishes but still worked within our budget. Your meticulous attention to detail is superb. You don't take short cuts. You exquisitely combine elegance and functionality well. There’s definitely more wish list projects in line for your awe-inspiring ideas.

We were moving into a new house; this was our first home as a couple. The house was structural sound; but in desperate need of re-modelling. We had a good idea about what we wanted; we had a vision but didn’t know how to go about executing on it. I scoured the internet to find ourselves an interior designer. I used Houzz as my source of reference. I identified several designers, but Gabriele Pizzale stood out for me. I reviewed her photo gallery and loved her designs. Her style was aligned with my taste. My partner was quite sceptical about hiring a designer and it took a lot of convincing. When we met Gabriele, we liked her immediately. She was passionate about design and you could tell she loved what she did. She had access to an abundance of suppliers and trades people (we wouldn’t have known where to start!) and she really wanted to help us transform our new house into the home of our dreams. Gabriele had a large task in front of her as we asked her to completely transform our entire main floor which included draperies on 7 large windows, coffered ceiling in the family room, new kitchen island, 2 new sofas, built in bookcase with window bench, new carpets, new lighting, etc…… Gabriele and her team sourced fabrics from far and wide, something we could never have done! What was great about working with Gabriele was that she provided us with a presentation; we knew exactly what the main floor was going to look like before having to make any commitments. When we saw her presentation, we were blown away about how she was able to seamlessly blend all the rooms into a single vision. The pièce de résistance was on the “final showing”. We left the house early while Gabriele and her team set to work on the transformation. Just like “Love it or List it:, we came home to a totally transformed main floor, It was the final touches that really made the difference; each room had a “wow” factor. Gabriele’s skill and talent was really showcased in how she and her team displayed our “treasures” in our new built-in bookcase (I have given my partner strict instructions not to touch or move any item on the bookcase!). My partner tells me daily that the best decision “we” made was hiring Gabriele. We have never been more proud to show-off our home to our family and friends. Although I would like to take credit, this wouldn’t have been possible without the expertise and talent of Gabriele and her design team. Thank you Gabriele for making our dream a reality!

Impossible to have both functionality and the magazine-like look in one space?! Think again!! We hired Gabriele and her team to help design the main floor renovation. They were part of the team early in the reno process. Gabriele thoroughly listened to us, asked questions and responded our countless inquiries during the entire process. She kept close communication with our contractor to ensure the project going without a glitch (and fix it quickly when one was discovered). Everyone involved enjoyed the process and the result! We love love love our new space and new furniture. It's not only practical but also looks stunning! Give the job the Gabriele and her team and be worry-free!!!

Gabriele and her team were very efficient and professional in completing our design renovation. We were very impressed with the communication, we were kept up to speed on our special orders and any changes or delays were relayed to us quickly. I would definitely recommend Gabriele and her design assistants for small and large renovations. We are very excited about the look of our main floor now and have received many compliments when visitors come by. Great job and look forward to working with you again in the future.

Where to begin with the amazing work of Gabriele Pizzale Design Inc.?! From the very beginning, Gabriele and her team went above and beyond to bring our family's vision for our home to life. Their professionalism, organization, and prompt service made our experience stress-free and enjoyable. With Gabriele's expertise, we were able to transform dead space into a place that felt like home; cozy yet elegant and sophisticated. We would absolutely recommend this team for all interior designing needs!

We hired Gabriele and her team to help us design the living room and dining room in our new lakefront condo. We were downsizing from a house and wanted to start fresh. The only requirement we gave her was "ocean colours" and she took it from there. We absolutely love our new home! Gabriele and her team were very professional and delivered on time and on budget. We highly recommend Gabriele Pizzale Design.

My husband and I have lived in our home for the past 12 years and used Gabriele's services when we first purchased our home. At that time Gabriele helped us with our interior design, colour selection, furnishings for our main floor including our living/dining room as well as family room. During that experience, Gabriele spent time getting to know us, our needs, our style and taste and we were delighted with her and her service. The one room in our house that was sorely lacking any style was our master bedroom and bathroom. Fast forward to September 2015, when my husband wanted to surprise me with the best Christmas gift ever! Without my knowledge, he once again contacted Gabriele and her team and discussed a complete renovation of our master bedroom and bathroom. Working clandestinely in the background, Gabriele and her support team, (including her contractor Peter Di Scola) came in, measured, created a plan including new bedroom furniture and fixtures, a complete bathroom redesign with a walk in shower, soaker tub, vanity and fixtures as well as walk in closet. To further add to the surprise, Gabriele created a design book that included the plans, three dimensional renderings of the completed room, samples of fabric, tiles and paint and boxed it up for my husband to gift to me over the holidays. Greatest Christmas gift ever! After my review of the plans where I only changed one fabric (only because it was similar to other fabric that I had in my past), we moved forward with the design. During construction, Gabriele was very involved with Peter and his team (who were excellent), addressed any issue immediately and gave an "hands on", personal touch throughout the project. She was diligent in keeping us informed, visited the site several times, touched base with us regularly to ensure that things were progressing well. Working with Gabriele is like working with a friend. It matters to her that you are happy with the end result. She treats you like a trusted partner and is extremely conscientious in making sure that the experience, from start to finish is superb. The great thing about the experience was Gabriele's knowledge of me, our style and her willingness to work with us (my husband in particular) not only on the surprise but the finished end result. Now that the project is complete, I feel like my bedroom is a sanctuary - like walking into a five star hotel every night. We couldn't be more pleased! I highly recommend Gabriele and her team! You will not be disappointed.

We hired Gabriele Pizzale Designs for our kitchen renovation. From the initial phone call, to our first meeting, through the reno and to completion, Gabriele and her team were terrific to work with. Gabriele is a master at troubleshooting and staying on top of things. She was knowledgeable, creative and patient with us as we worked through our reno. We now have the kitchen we had hoped for and couldn't be happier with how it turned out. The project was completed about two months ago, and now living with the new space, it not only looks fantastic, but it works well in terms of flow and utility. We have a family of people who like to cook, and it's a dream to work in this space. Brings a smile to my face every time I walk into the kitchen! We wouldn't hesitate to recommend GPD and will be hiring her again when it's time to do our master bath later this year.

We have been partners with Gabriele for many years supplying fabric, wallcovering, furniture and carpet for many of her projects. The work that she creates is beautiful and she is without a doubt one of the most professional people we have encountered in our industry along with being one of the nicest we work with. It is always a pleasure to see where she begins and work along with her to the completion of what always turns out to be a beautiful project. I recommended her to my daughter which probably says it all.

It was a real pleasure to work with Gabriele and her team. We have just completed our family room project. The room has unusual proportions and angled ceiling, and requires careful selection of lights and furniture. Gabriele's suggestions were invaluable for the project success, and overall it is a very interesting solution for the room. It is very warm and cozy now. We are very happy with the results!! Gabriele and her team were always very helpful and accessible. You can rest assured that everything would be perfect. We highly recommend Gabriele Pizzale Design! Ksenia & Anton

We've recently completed a major renovation which included kitchen, dining/family room, stairs/landing areas, closet and powder room. My wife and I chose Gabriele to help us design, guide and bring ideas to our project. We we're very sceptical at first in working with someone we did not know but from the first consultation to her first presentation (materials, colours and concepts) we we're impressed, very excited and confident working with her would be a good choice! Gabriele's confidence, energy and colourful ideas provided us the opportunity to look outside the box and help bring "life" into our project and most importantly our home! She always listened attentively to what we wanted and helped guide us in many ways that we would not of been able to accomplish on our own. She made this project very enjoyable. Gabriele and her team we're always accessible and well organized when needed. The most important aspect of this renovation for us was the importance of starting and completely finish the project from A to Z and this was accomplished because of her! It was an absolute pleasure working with Gabriele, her team and all her suppliers/vendors over these past several months. We now have a comfortable, elegant/model home to enjoy with family and friends! Thank you Gabriele. Joelle & Luc Francoeur Mississauga ON

Thanks to Gabrielle and her team, we now have a beautiful, comfortable, elegant but family friendly livingroom and dining room. Gabrielle had great ideas and listened to ours when she chose colours and materials. She always arrived on time and was always upbeat and professional. Install day was efficient and exciting and when they left, everything was in place and looked amazing. This was our second make-over with Gabrielle - the first was our master bedroom - and we were once again very pleased with the results.

My wisest decision this year was to engage the services of Gabriele Pizzale Design! I knew what I liked, but I lacked conviction and the confidence to execute the design on my own. I reached out to Gabriele and her team to transform my main floor into a stylish, current, comfortable and inviting living space. From our initial consultation to the final staging it was clear that Gabriele understood my vision and my design preferences. From flooring to paint colours, furniture to lighting, drapery to cabinetry, I was provided with recommendations that were “bang on”. If there were any reservations on my part with any aspect of the design elements, Gabriele was able to communicate effectively the rationale behind her suggestions. Often, the final finish/case good/cabinetry etc. surpassed my expectations. Time and time again I was impressed with Gabriele’s work ethics. She is personable, organized, decisive and responsive. She always made me feel that my project was a priority. She is adroit at dealing with the trades and presents them with detailed instructions and drawings. It is clear she is respectful to all and in turn is respected by her suppliers and trades, from the owners and contractors to the delivery personnel/tradesmen. We are very happy with our transformed main floor. We could not have done it without Gabriele Pizzale Design!

We have been working with Gaby for over 15 years. We were introduced to Gaby as she "came with the house we bought" given she helped the previous owner decorate from top to bottom and came highly recommended. From the moment we met Gaby we instantly clicked. She has worked with us through various stages of our maturing family to have our home reflect age appropriate bedrooms. She is great at assessing who we are and what works for us. Gaby is professional and incredibly fun to work with. We feel she is now part of the family! We would definitely recommend working with Gaby to anyone would wants to truly partner with an incredible designer to create the space you envision. Our last project took over a year and we never tired of seeing Gaby's smiling face at our front door. Clarke and Michele

I have had the pleasure of working with Gabriele Pizzale on numerous projects since 1997. Recently, Gabriele and her design team helped me transform my livingroom/diningroom which consisted of furniture, area rug, window treatments and accessories. Gabriele exudes confidence, she is punctual, well organized, and was very mindful of my budget. She always made herself available by phone or email to answer any questions throughout the entire project. Gabriele surrounds herself with a talented team of professionals. She is current and up to date with all the latest styles and trends and helped me design a very elegant and sophisticated room. The end result was absolutely fabulous and I would highly recommend Gabriele Pizzale Design.

We purchased a house on the lake which needed a LOT of love. We were completely overwhelmed by the amount of work and turned to Pizzale Design to assist in managing the entire project. Our first meeting on the project was basically Gabriele and her team listening to my vague ideas of a west coast beach house look. When we met the second time, we sat dumbfounded as Gabriele and her team presented the most beautiful ideas to us. It was as if the team had gone into our heads and pulled out exactly what we were looking for. Incredible. Gabriele and her team were professional, creative and extremely acccomodating. They kept to their timelines, jumped in to assist when needed and were a pleasure to deal with. The house is incredible and we couldn't be happier. Thank you Gabriele, Melissa and Jennifer for a fantastic job.

I have been working with Gabriele for over 6 years on many different projects. With almost 10 years in the industry I’ve not met a more respectful, professional, honest and hard working individual. She certainly goes above and beyond for her clients and people she works with. She has warm personality and is very sincere. We always work very closely together, Gabriele is very creative and has a great eye which certainly makes my work much easier. It is always an absolute pleasure to work with Gabriele and I very much look forward to many more years of working together.

During the last couple of years, we have hired Gaby to help us choose drapes for our master bedroom, the great room that includes the kitchen and family room, and for the dining room. From start to finish, Gabriele Pizzale Design Inc., was professional, creative and prompt with service. Gaby knew what we were looking for and brought samples that were perfect and easy to choose from. She has a keen eye for design and directed us to exactly what we were looking for. The drapes were chosen, ordered, delivered and professionally installed. We would ONLY use Gabriele Pizzale Design Inc. for any future projects in our home. She is a consummate professional with exquisite taste!

Our experience working with Gabriele for the past 5 years is a very positive one. We have been able to work with her on a large variety of projects, and her professionalism and eye to detail is always refreshing. We can't say enough good things regarding Gabriele and the business partnership we have together. We look forward to many more opportunities in the near future. ProSource GTA West

We have worked with Gabriele and her team for last 4 years, they are a top notch design firm. Our company manufactures cabinetry and we work very closely with them to bring their visions to life. Gabriele is always detailed and thorough with her designs and specifications, it makes it very easy for us to create great projects for them. We have been witness to the great customer service Gabriele gives to her clients over the years and the gorgeous designs she creates that we have decided to hire her to help us with our own home.

Working with Gabriele has been an absolute NIGHTMARE. The worst part about dealing with Gabriele is that when something is wrong or goes wrong, she simply washes her hands of it and leaves the client to deal with it OR goes out of her way to ensure the issue cannot be resolved. The Damaged Carpet and the Steps Gabriele Took to Make Resolution of the Same as Difficult as Possible We received a damaged carpet (just one of 10 different things that arrived at our house damaged). We paid $125.00 to have the carpet delivered. It arrived at the house damaged. We advised Gabriele of the same. She advised she put in a claim and ordered another. We lived with the damaged carpet for approximately 2.5 to 3 months. We were then told when the second carpet arrived (even though we already paid $125.00 to have what was a damaged carpet delivered), that we would have to pay to have that carpet picked up and the new carpet delivered ($225.00) - totally unacceptable. As we were at our wits end with Gabriele at this point (the list of issues was endless), my husband returned the damaged carpet and picked up the new one (on his time, during the work day). The "new" carpet we received was in worse shape than the original carpet we received. We took photos, sent them to Gabriele and her answer was that we had to deal with ProSource - it was not her problem. The $1,300.00 Mark Up on The Carpet We then learned that she charged us $4,200.00 for the carpet even though the carpet only cost $2,900.00 (a markup of $1,300.00 - despite her contract that says we receive the designer discounts and her oral representations of the same), it is delivered to us damaged, a second carpet was delivered to us damaged, and her answer was to tell us it was our problem. Initially, ProSource was very good to deal with. They ordered us a third carpet. Very unfortunately, it arrived and we learned that it had the same problems as the first two carpets. Consequently, I spoke with the manufacturer and we agreed I would return the carpet. I began trying to make arrangements to do the same. I was advised by the manufacturer that they had not received any money from Gabriele and I was advised by ProSource that Gabriele has my money and I would have to deal with her to get it back. Her Active Involvement in ProSource Refusing to Pick Up the Carpet ProSource sent me an email advising me that they WOULD PICK UP the carpet from home and at the same time provide me with a cheque from Gabriele for my money. I advised ProSource that I wanted the cheque to be certified or that Gabriele provide a bank draft so that when they got the carpet back, I also got my money back (without concern that the cheque would bounce). Gabriele not only refused to provide the certified cheque or bank draft, she also contacted ProSource and persuaded them not to pick up the carpet from my home. ProSource was suddenly telling me that they will give me my cheque when “I return the carpet to them and after they “inspect it.” I then received an email from Gabriele alleging that I damaged the carpet (which is complete fabrication and I would never do) and claiming that I was trying to take her money and not return the carpet (which is totally untrue as I was the one repeatedly emailing ProSource trying to make arrangements to do the same). The email was nonsensical as she had received the emails between me and ProSource which made it clear that the return of the carpet and my money would be simultaneous (like every transaction involving a return of a product). Gabriele does not seem to understand this concept. Gabriele then insisted that the only way I was going to get a certified cheque from her is if I return the carpet to ProSource myself. Her conduct is vindictive and grossly unprofessional. When I asked her what her giving me a certified cheque had to with ProSource picking up the carpet from my home (as they had agreed to do), she refused to answer my question. I had to threaten to bring legal action for Gabriele to resolve the issue. I have never dealt with someone so unprofessional – ever. Other issues with my Condo include (but sadly are not limited to): 1)Dining Room Table: the first delivery arrived at our home and it was the wrong table. The second table arrived - it was the right table but it was so dirty I had to clean it before I could let the guys bring in into the house and while cleaning it, found that the entire side of the table was damaged. The table was not cleaned or inspected before it was sent to us. Gabriele kept insisting that it was “normal” for wood tables to be damaged. There were endless telephone calls to the manufacturer and the table was returned to be “repaired.” The table was then returned to us again – damaged. Ultimately they sent someone to “touch up” all the damage. The colour of the stain they used to fix the damage was a different colour than the dining table. Keep in mind that each time someone came to pick up or drop off a product, we had to be home – during the work day. 2)I paid Gabriele $185.00 per hour to attend at my house the day the contractors were drilling the hole to install our dining room chandelier. I specifically asked her to be there because I was worried the contractor would put the hole in the wrong spot. Gabriele attended at the house (charged me for her time) and had the contractor drill a hole in the wrong spot -- in the middle of one of the coffers in the ceiling. My husband was there and told her not to do it and she did it anyway. Had the contractors put the light where the hole was drilled, our dining table would have had to be pushed against our pantry and part of the way into our living room for the light to be centered over the table. We had to have the contractor come back and fix the hole and move the hole. The damage to the coffer is still evident. 3)We were told that were getting a “coffer” ceiling. I arrived home from work the day the ceiling was installed to find one ¾ inch board running in a grid across the ceiling. When I sent Gabriele a picture of the ceiling she told me that was the finished product. When I sent her a picture of what an actual coffer ceiling looked like, she told me I had to deal with the contractor. The Contractor was amazing but as usual, Gabriele washed her hands of it and left it us to have to fix. The ceiling is gorgeous because the Contractor and I made it that way – not because of Gabriele. 4)The living room table arrived damaged. Again we had to wait at home for the store to bring us another. 5)We had built in desks installed. The company installed the desks. There was a chip out of the edge of the desk and one of the drawers was broken. We had to call them back several times to fix the issues because they did not complete the repairs properly. When they told us that they would not come back again for free (even though they were the ones who installed it incorrectly and failed to repair it properly in the first instance), Gabriele sided with the supplier and told us that we would have to pay to have them come back and properly fix it. My husband ultimately had to deal with the issues. 6)She installed a light in our office that does not emit any light. We cannot see in the room when the light is on. 7)The light in our main bathroom arrived broken – we had to get a new one. 8)She hung the picture in our bathroom too low and it sits on top of the towel rack. She also installed a shower curtain without ironing it (it still had square creases in it from the packaging it was in). 9)Living Room Chairs: The wood on the chairs was supposed to stained grey. The chairs showed up with chocolate brown stain. I would describe them as ugly. Initially Gabriele tried to insist they were grey. I had to send her pictures with other brown things beside them for her to believe that they were not. Sadly, this list is not exhaustive. Gabriele will post a response to this review claiming that the issues were the fault of contractors and she will blame other people for the issues. This is a huge problem when she is the one recommending and endorsing the people who came to our condo to do the work. Gabriele just cannot take responsibility for her mistakes – this is a huge problem that has cost us an inordinate amount of time and money trying to fix them after paying her $185.00 per hour. We hired her to make our lives easier – not harder. She will also tell you were happy with our condo. This is true – we were happy with the look of our new space – however, it does not outweigh the fact that after she took our money she left us with huge issues and that she conducted herself in a spiteful, unprofessional, and inappropriate manner when all we were trying to do was return a rug that was given to us damaged – twice.

Working with Gabriele was an absolutely incredible experience! We are a busy family of 6 and without GPD, our upper floor renovation would not have happened. Gabriele and her team listened to what we wanted, took the time to understand our style and designed several spaces that are just stunning! Not only did Gabriele present floor plans, fabric selections and furniture options that were right on point, but she was extremely well organized and paid attention to all the details. This allowed us to make decisions very easily. As a designer, her work speaks for itself -- the finished products are absolutely beautiful! In addition, Gabriele’s personality, honesty and responsiveness to our questions made working with her a real pleasure! We would highly recommend working with Gabriele and her team and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again (in fact, we’ve already started working on our main floor renovation)!

Gabriele was a joy to work with. She is extremely professional. She is very upfront. From the start, the process, timeline, all costs, were explained. There were never any surprises. There is a lot that goes behind the scenes that I learned to appreciate with her. We renovated our powder and re decorated our basement. We were EXTREMELY pleased with all of it. Even when she shows a "preview" of what it will look like, things looked just 100 times better when they were finished. I would work again with her in a heart beat. She was very straight to the point when it came to business and super enthusiastic with our project. She works fast, is available when needed, communicates when necessary, her team of people are BEYOND phenomenal, from the contractors she suggests (general contractor, wall paper installer, plumber) to the photographer who came to take shoots from the finished product. Our spaces look completely, completely different. In both cases beyond our expectations. She works with high quality products. I found her pricing very "in tune" with the depth of work she does, her knowledge and professionalism. I hope I get to work with her soon again!!!

Very professional and attentive to every details. I didn't have to do a thing as everything was picked and presented in a very organized manner. Gabriele is very creative and can solve difficult decorating problems effectively. Love working with her.

We hired GPD to renovate our upstairs bathroom, in our small, 1 1/2 storey home. The footprint was incredibly small, however the GPD demonstrated incredible creativity, and closed in a hallway closet, to enlarge the existing bathroom, without interrupting the roof line of the house. GPD worked very closely with our contractor to ensure every detail was perfect. From the design, the style, the renovation and finally the staging, the result is a stunning room - that fits into the look of the rest of the home. Bathrooms are expensive to renovate, we're glad we did it right the first time.

Gabriele was a delight to work with. Extremely professional. Her ideas and design fit exactly what we wanted. I love everything she did to pull together our main floor renovation. It is spectacular and I would highly recommend her.

it was a real pleasure for both my wife and I to work with Gabriele on the re-design of our home, we had high ambitions for our renovation project and Gabriele came through with great advice and beautiful designer touches. I highly reccomend Gabriele Pizzale Design.

In 2000 I got a small taste of Gabriel's magic when she updated my living room to make it kid friendly. Six years ago Gabriele came back into my life and created a beautiful and calming oasis for me. My house was so dated and unwelcoming, especially the kitchen and bathrooms. She completely revamped the whole house into a warm and inviting retreat. She listened to what I wanted and brought my vision to life. From the first meeting I was excited to see what would happen next. Gabriel's style and sense of design are impeccable. From the paint colours to the fabrics, furniture, flooring and draperies everything was perfect. It is exactly the home I wanted! Gabriel has since designed my basement. No one has a nicer laundry room! She has also worked with my son and daughter-in-law. Their small condo was turned into a modern gem. And now she is working with my daughter-in-law's sister. Their kitchen is spectacular. I would certainly recommend Gabriele and all the contractors and suppliers she uses. I can't wait to use her expertise again in the next renovation.

Gabriele and her team were excellent from start to finish. Her timing is impeccable and her taste in design is a gift. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone. Above all, she has been a pleasure to work with. She is very friendly and has a positive disposition.

Garbriele helped us update our small and dated condo two years ago (including new flooring, lighting, and a completely new new kitchen and bathroom). Her designs were beautiful and helped to maximize our space while addressing existing problems like a lack of natural light. We couldn't stay in the condo while the renovations were taking place, so I appreciated her providing us with updates while following up with contractors and suppliers, as required. A year after our renovations were complete, we noticed problems with the flooring and contacted Gabriele to see if she could help. She immediately followed up with the supplier who indicated the issue was with their product. Because of her relationship with this company we were able to have all our floors replaced at no cost, with only a couple of days of work. I would definitely use Gabriele in future home renovation projects.

Gabriele Pizzale Design Inc. provides very exquisite design to the house which feels comfortable and looks lovely. It's design is very inviting, friendly, fun, modern and attractive. I love the designs from this company.

We have had the pleasure of working with Gabriele on a number of projects. Her most recent project required immaculate organizational and communication skills on her part in order to execute her design. Gabriele has a thorough understanding of window treatments and textiles which ultimately creates a perfect finished product including one of the most beautiful and detailed projects we have ever manufactured. - Q. Design Team

We have workde with Gabriele many times over the years. We first used her services in 1994, and have completed a bathroom and kitchen renovation with her. Also many smaller projects such as upholstery and draperies. We are very pleased with the outcome and especially the fact that she brought interesting ideas and projects to us that we would not have found. Many of our friends have used her services over the years as well and have been pleased, we would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone!

I've worked with Gabriele on many projects and I am always impressed with her attention to detail, outstanding customer service and her unwavering commitment to excellence. Gabriele is fully committed to making sure every client experience is positive. I am so thankful to have worked with Gabriele and will continue to recommend her to colleagues and friends. It has been a pleasure to work with a design company that truly cares. Thank you Gabriele!!!!

We did a main floor reno with Gabriele. It was a great experience from start to finish. Her team is very professional and their attention to detail reassured us along the way. Any concerns that arouse were promptly dealt with. We would highly recommend Gabriele Pizzale Design.

My name is Lisa Cote-McKain, Sales Representative for JF Fabrics and I have the pleasure of working with Gabriele Pizzale Design Inc. as one of her preferred suppliers. Every couple of months I visit with Gabriele presenting our collections and I thoroughly enjoy this time with her because she is always welcoming, energetic and I appreciate she is respectful of my time too. I admire her work and particularly enjoy seeing photographs of it on social media and in magazines. Without hesitation I would recommend Gabriele because of her professionalism and I personally consider her to be a remarkable designer.

As a supplier to The Interior Design trade I am always aware of those who "go above and beyond" for their clients. Gabriel is amongst the best! Her concern for her client is always sincere. She respects their wishes, design ideas and budget considerations. She is a true professional in every sense of the word.

Yes she's talented. We were loyal clients & fans since her humble begin in 1999 when she only did faux finishes & colour consults. But we got a taste of another side of her when the sheers she supplied (5 yrs before) for one of two master bedroom windows began to disintegrate from northwest sun exposure. She claimed it was a discontinued fabric & could no longer order more. The manufacturer told me otherwise. She very grudgingly ordered more fabric & had 2 panels made. Then a year later, the sheers on the other master bedroom window disintegrated. She said she could not help me. Watch out! After-sales service is not good. And she recommended the wrong fabric given the area's UV exposure.

We really enjoyed working with Gabriele. From the initial planning stages to the final touches, Gabriele was an essential part of our renovation project. She worked with us to improve the functionality and comfort of our home with a wonderful sense of colour, texture and style. It was a pleasure to work with Gabriele and Heather. They were organized, dependable, professional and fun throughout our project. Thanks for all of your help and expertise. We love our new home!

Gabriele completed our kitchen redesign in 2011 and was excellent to work with. She has a very good sense of what her clients needs are and is very professional to work with. I would recommend her firm for any interior design work you may need.

Gabriele Pizzale Design Inc. was recently hired to do a complete re-do of my family room. I loved the entire design concept that was presented. My family room is now absolutely gorgeous - from the paint color to the sofas and the mantle accessories. Very professional and able to work in lots of price ranges.

First of all, we love the work that Gabriele did for us. She took the time to understand what we liked and didn't like and then she researched and found things that all we had to do was to say yes or no to. Plus she provided us with two designs for our kitchen. We loved both but we chose the one that transformed the kitchen the most. The project included the kitchen, 3 bathrooms, the main hallway, the family room, a sound system (recommended by Gabriele), new furniture everywhere and a paint. The colours are perfect for us, the kitchen is now our entertainment room, the MDM geometric design that replaced a wall in the hallway is spectacular(thanks Heather and Gabriele). Everything exceeded our expectations. If you are interested in having a wonderful redesign of your home or a portion of your home, I highly recommend Gabriele Pizzale Design.

Fabulous job!!! Gabriele completely transformed our dated living room/dining room in our new home. She gave us fantastic ideas and chose beautiful artwork and colours that work with our existing furniture. We would recommend Gabriele for any design project and will definitely use her expertise in the future.

I have hired this Design firm several times for both a large scale project and also smaller scale one room plans. In each situation Gabriele has always been resourceful, easy to work with, and knowledgeable. She has always been clear and concise regarding her contract and how it is set up. she is punctual for her set appointments and is great at setting expectations. She is good at listening to your individual needs and is decisive when asked for her expertise. All of these components make it an easy and enjoyable experience to redesign a space.

I have had the pleasure of working with Gabriele Pizzale for over twenty years and four homes! I am always able to count on Gabriele for her design expertise with regards to furniture design and fabric, curtains, paint colour selection, kitchen and bathroom finishes as well as the finishing touches. She has always been able to complete my projects within my budget and in a timely fashion. I honestly could not decorate my home without her professional opinion and assistance. When entertaining, I always hear from my guests how warm and inviting as well as elegant my home is....and I must give all the credit to Gabriele!

I have used Gabrielle Pizzale Design to decorate my last two homes. My husband and I had a very rewarding experience from the initial consultation to the completion of the job. We were very greatful for Gabrielle's vast knowledge and expertise in choosing wall colour, ceramic tile, draperies and furniture. We would definitely use her for our next project!

Gabriele helped us love our house again!!! Not only is it beautiful but it also functions better. We recently finished a year long renovation project that included the whole main floor and second floor bathrooms. Initially we were overwhelmed with all the details we would have to consider, especially when you don't have a lot of time to invest. Our kitchen manufacturer recommended Gabriele to us since they had worked with her before. She listened to our needs and worked within our budget to give us the home we've always dreamed of. She helped us with everything from the kitchen & bathrooms to furniture & draperies. We never would have been able to do it alone. Thank you Gabriele & Heather!

Gabriele advised us on the renovation of our home which included new hardwood flooring, tiles, kitchen cabinets and backsplash, paint, area rugs, light fixtures, powder room, ensuite, broadloom and two bathrooms. Her expertise in coordinating the project made our lives easier. She understood our taste and offered us a choice of 2 items (light fixtures, taps, flooring, etc) saving us a lot of time. The contractor she recommended was excellent. I would highly recommend her design services.

We have used Gabriele Pizzale Design a number of times over the past 9 years with the decorating and renovating of our home. In June of 2013 we hired Gabriele and her team to update the main floor of our home. The job involved the following: - removal of popcorn ceiling in living room and dinning room - installation of lighting and crown moulding in living room and dinning room. - installation of millwork in main hallway - wallpapering and accessorizing mainfloor washroom - accessorizing family room - designing and renovating laundryroom/mudroom We are very happy with the result of this rennovation and update. The house feels very warm and inviting. We love our laundry room so much that it is almost fun doing laundry. Gabriele and her team were professional, approachable and knowledgeable. We will continue to use Gabriele Pizzale Design in the future and will recommend her to friends and family.

In the early summer of 2011 we did a major refresh of the main floor of our house. It was a job that involved a lot of elements: • installing pot lights in the living room • installing a new fireplace in the living room • removing, painting and reinstalling the kitchen cabinets and adding new hardware and a crown moulding up to the ceiling • installing new countertops, backspash and sinks • adding drawers and cupboards for additional storage • painting in all main floor rooms Gabriele co-ordinated and oversaw all aspects of the job in a timely, professional way and with good humour. She took our ideas and budgets and shaped them into a beautiful reality. One of Gabriele's great talents is that unlike some designers whose projects have a cookie cutter sameness, each project she does is reflective of the homeowner's vision and taste. We have worked with Gabriele before and highly recommend her. We can't wait for our next project together!

Looking for a fresh and coordinated look for our dated kitchen, we hired Gabriele Pizzale Design to bring us a family friendly solution. The process started with a detailed conversation to determine what we really wanted from a design and functionality standpoint. Gabriele narrowed down the choices, showed us some options, took our input and budgetary constraints and brought us back a detailed concept drawing and plan. The process was efficient, well thought out and executed on time and on budget. What I appreciated most was being able to input on big decisions, but getting the design and experience advice that Gabriele and her team provided. The Gabriele Pizzale Design team thought of things I never would have, such as pull out recycling centers and a bench seat at our kitchen table. These unique elements have become things my family enjoys the most! Our busy family is now enjoying our beautiful and functional kitchen (complete with washable cushion covers, and kid friendly bench seating), that will be able to transition with us for years to come. I would highly recommend Gabriele Pizzale Design for any renovation or design project you would be entertaining undertaking.

We have worked with Gabriele twice and are hoping to work with her on a third project. She is collaborative, fun and understanding of budgets! Gabriele had a broad range of suppliers and extensive connections within the Toronto area to help us make our ideas become reality.

We have worked with Gabriele in the past and did not hesitate to consult with her in our new home. She quickly created a vision based on our needs, desires and personalities, our budget, our home's location and her amazing ability to tie all the rooms together. Over the period of many months, we renovated two bathrooms and the kitchen, transformed the family room, living room, office, dining room and master bedroom with paint, fabric, furniture, cabinetry and tile work. Gabriele is a pleasure to work with, always smiling, has a positive and dynamic personality, delivers on time, and has a vast knowledge in all areas of design. Gabriele has gained our trust time after time. We couldn't be happier!

Working with Gabriele Pizzale was a very enjoyable experience. Gabriele listened to our ideas and dreams and then turned them into a beautiful reality. The excitement about the project grew from the day she presented the fabric and colour selections until the amazing "Reveal day" when everything was delivered. Our project involved 6 rooms: Great room, office, library, dining room, and 2 bedrooms. We needed new window coverings and furniture for most of the rooms, and Gabrielle did an outstanding job pulling everything together with colour and pattern, so that each room flows and connects with the others.

Gabriele is simply great at her job. She came in to our home and instantly made some suggestions. Each suggestion was rolled into our master Reno plan. She has an incredible 'eye' and is able to quickly visualize the end product taking into account 'likes' and 'dislikes' of her customers. She is extremely responsive and provides excellent customer service. Each of the trades who were asked to come to do work in the house were professional, clean and timely. She had clearly built a strong reputation as the tradesmen speak very highly of her and enjoy working with her. We were 100% satisfied with the end result. And, we were extremely satisfied with her ability to stay within budget. She is exceptionally professional and it has been an absolute pleasure working with her. We would highly recommend Gabriele to anyone looking for a capable, diligent and gifted designer.

Gabriele has worked on two different projects in my home. She was always punctual for our meetings and she delivered products on schedule. She gave great advice regarding painting, window and floor coverings. Together we selected furniture, fabric coverings and accessories for my home. Gabriele had a very good sense of what I was looking for and did not try to suggest changes that would not suit my lifestyle. She always worked within my budget. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Gabriele. She is very professional and so excited to see her customers happy with the completed project. I recently contacted Gabriele to ask about a paint colour that had been used in my home in the past. She returned my call immediately and was pleased to answer my questions. I would have no hesitation in recommending Gabriele to assist others with their decorating needs.