Universal Designers in Alleyn-et-Cawood

“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.”

“I would not hesitate to recommend Marina as your designer! After our first meeting, we felt very confident with our decision in having her design our kitchen.She listened to all our ideas and her design was exactly what we wanted for our dream kitchen. Marina is a lovely,ambitious and very trustworthy person. She truly enjoys what she does for a profession. You can’t go wrong in hiring her as your designer! Thanks again, Marina!”

“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”

“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”

“Very professional team. They truly pay attention to detail and are absolutely driven by customer satisfaction first. I would recommend them as my personal experience with them has been very positive.”

“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.”

“I consulted Paul Denys about a bathroom renovation project and he provided good advice, a number of options and a general cost estimate. He was knowledgeable and his approach was conversational and low-key. Subsequently, Paul and his apprentice redid a ceiling at my home. Their work was excellent, with a new ceiling and moulding that is harmonious with the rest of the house. The decision relating to the moulding was collaborative. The cost and time to do the work were within the estimated range and I am very satisfied with the result.”

“Recently I worked with Personal Touch Interiors to do my kitchen renovation. Ana Gomes, the owner of Personal Touch Interiors was a pleasure to work with. She helped with the conceptualization of the kitchen design, referred the kitchen & bath contractors, shopped with me for fabric for window treatments and accessories. She had many great ideas and we were able to incorporate many of them as well as being sensitive to my husband and my taste and requests. She was conscious about budget and style.”

“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.”