Paul from Markham

We purchased a home which required substantial renovations. We hired Andrea to help us with paint colour selection, furniture selection and to help select floor coverings, tiles, etc. We were working with a G.C. for some of the work and were coordinating some of it ourselves. The reno's took approximately 2.5 months and looking back, there is no way that we could have managed without Andrea's assistance! Andrea's paint selections were spot-on. In fact, our G.C.'s commented to us that her colour selections were excellent and integrated flawlessly with her selections for the various types of flooring that she helped us select. Given the scope of the work, we wanted to make sure that the finished reno's were going to be cohesive throughout the house and Andrea was able to achieve this. She worked with our contractors when required, providing them with drawings, etc. of what she wanted done. In terms of furniture sourcing, Andrea took us to several "trade-only" furniture manufacturers/showrooms where we were able to buy very high quality furniture (think Crate & Barrel/Pottery Barn level stuff, but even better) at wholesale prices. For example: we had a custom sectional made for our basement at a cost that was roughly 30% less than a similar sectional that we saw at C&B. She helped us select upholstery fabric, coordinating cushions, etc. as well as artwork and other accessories. Throughout the process, Andrea was always available whenever we needed her and any inquiries were handled promptly. The finished product is spectacular. Everything works together - the flooring, paint colours, furniture, countertops, etc. and you can see that Andrea's eye for little details has paid off. For example: the cabinet pulls on the kitchen cabinets mimick the shape of the handles on the fridge/stove. A circular patterned area rug in the family room coordinates with an art piece on the adjacent kitchen wall. We are 100% satisfied with the results of Andrea's advice. We would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for an interior designer.