design / consulting

When we needed a guest room project done quickly, Karen put it on a front burner and turned an existing blah space into a truly beautiful suite, full of character and charm… and one that blended seamlessly with our home.

Her connection to talented craftsmen made the project all the more unique, to say the least, and surprisingly affordable. Thank you Karen.

Kelly Green

I’ve been fortunate enough to work with Karen for the better part of a decade. She’s a pleasure to work with and it’s easy to see that she truly cares about her customers. I’m amazed by her creativity and her ability to innovate and I always look forward to seeing her visions come to life. We recently had her help us with some design work at our own home. The selections and recommendations that she made were invaluable and we absolutely love the finished product!

Adam Panchyshyn
Integrated Electrical Services Inc.

When we decided to renovate our 20-year-old home, we had no idea where to start. We wanted something that reflected our unique taste, met our specific family needs (right down to a closet for hockey sticks!), and stayed within our budget.

Karen was exactly the person we needed. She listened carefully and truly understood what we wanted. Her recommendations were thoughtful and insightful, and we quickly realized we could trust her expertise completely. She transformed our home into a space that looks and feels like everything we had envisioned— and more. Our home is now our sanctuary.

Nicole Smith & Cory Todd

Karen is a master of her craft and has the innate ability to curate the most beautiful and functional spaces. Her creativity is ingenious, second only to her ability to understand her clients and deliver exactly what they need. It’s an absolute gift to be surrounded by her work.

Amanda Shadee

We have worked with Karen a few times over the past several years, but this year we asked for her help on a full home renovation. She was amazing to work with and we absolutely love our refreshed home. Karen is brilliant in her field, thoughtful, experienced and respectful of budget. Karen takes the time to learn about each family, what’s important to them and their daily routines to make the space not only beautiful but functional for real life too. And on top of all that, she is so fun to spend time with.

Patti & Chris Weaver

Karen was recommended to us for our home renovation through our social network. We were immediately impressed that she focused on our living needs and personal style. She merged an in-depth understanding of style, lighting and colour with our ergonomic/functional needs for a home refit that profoundly pleased us.

In addition to this functional art and craft perspective, Karen managed of all the required trades for our home transformation. She accessed a remarkable team of professionals all of whom really appreciated working with her and who responded to time constraints and quality assurance.

Neil Dawson

This is the third project I have worked with Karen and her team on. It’s a delight to work with a designer who listens to my ideas and interprets them in ways I never thought possible. She is able to combine high and low and make it all look fabulous.

Tammie Matchim

What I appreciate most about Karen is how thoughtfully she incorporates my personal taste into her designs. It’s clear that she invests a great deal of time and effort even before we meet to discuss the project. She always comes prepared with creative ideas and samples that make it easy to envision the final result.

Karen’s eye for colour is exceptional, and her ability to blend aesthetics with practicality has consistently impressed me. She has transformed my spaces into environments that are not only stunning but also incredibly livable.

Danielle Krawiec

Karen has the unique ability to determine a clients’ taste before and during the project. She took the time to work with Larry and I to discover our likes and dislikes. In the end the design was very much based on our personal tastes and not that of the designer. She had great ideas and presented different price options, but most importantly, we never felt pressured into choosing something we were not comfortable with. Karen did a great job of working with us every step of the way to ensure we were confident and happy with our choices. We are so pleased with the end results.

Adele Thomson

Karen combines an innate talent for design with a wonderful sense of colour and a great sense of humour. We have benefited from her services twice now; once in our old home and more recently in our downsizing move to a townhouse. Karen provided design choices and colour samples that made our home the perfect sanctuary.

Brenda & Jim Hagel

Karen helped bring our design dreams alive, injected our personality into our new build and made our house our home. She worked with what we had and loved and helped us choose additional pieces to create an enviable design that still feels fresh. I truly recommend Karen for all interior design needs – she has a phenomenal eye and understands how to create both beautiful and liveable spaces.

Kirsten Lankester

Karen’s approach to design is thoughtful and personal. She took the time to truly understand what we envisioned for our home renovation and created a design that is not only beautiful but functional for a growing family. Karen is a joy to work with and I would not hesitate to call on her for all future projects.

Rauchelle Outtrim

I was so appreciative of Karen’s willingness to work with my existing pieces and her respect of our budget. Karen has a bold eye for colour and gently nudged me out of my comfort zone. Our house now feels like a home and we are so enjoying it. I would recommend Karen to anyone wanting a talented designer that really listens.

JoAnne Morrison

I worked with Karen over a 5 year period as we slowly renovated and decorated our whole home. I can no longer make a single design decision in my home without her expertise! She has not only made my home absolutely beautiful, but has made it more functional as well.

Laura Di Lello

Karen helped focus our limited budget on design solutions for the ‘pain points’ most impacting our family’s day-to-day living. Connecting us with top notch trades — cabinetry, flooring, painting, electrician — our reno was completed on time, on budget and we’re delighted with the result! Thanks to Karen’s unpretentious but very skillful design services, we now have a more functional home that reflects our style beautifully.

Anne McIntosh

Karen is fantastic! When she first visited our home her warmth immediately showed through as she listened to my desires as well as my husbands concerns. She provided various ideas and solutions for our kitchen and main floor remodel. Karen took on my personality and quirky style and made everything perfect for my lifestyle.

Stephanie Bradley