Here is what some of my clients have said ...
November 2011 - We desperately needed help with our home decor and looked for a Calgary interior designer. Cat totally transformed our living room to a space we just love now. In our first meeting, Cat had a plan within 45 minutes that utilized many of our own furnishings. She brought us ideas and met us at the lighting shop or the carpet dealers to help direct our choices and arranged contractors to paint and install fixtures. She is delightful to work with and has a wonderful sense of what will bring a room together. Having utilized designer services in the past, we can also say that Cat respected our budget constraints. We have whole heartedly recommended Cat to our friends and will definitely give her a call when our next project presents itself!
Maureen Sullivan and Duane Sharman, Calgary, AB
June 2011 - Cat has provided me with design advice and inspiration for many years but the strongest testament to her expertise lies within the walls of our current home. This year Cat was instrumental in overseeing our extensive home renovation project and we're thrilled with the results. Her outstanding taste in all elements of home décor, from paint colours to fabric and furniture, is evident in all areas of our home. She injected new life into a 38-year-old suburban home. We've received numerous compliments from visitors and guests (including the furnace repairman who told us the place looks like a showhome). Most importantly, the four of us feel a renewed sense of pride and excitement about our revitalized home. We've even cancelled our summer vacation plans in B.C. to stay home and enjoy our surroundings. Words cannot express the extent of my gratitude to this talented designer. Thanks Cat! You're the best.
Belinda de Wolde, Calgary, AB
Best customer service, best follow through (taken from a review published on-line)
February 2011 - Wow! what a fabulous job Room4refinement did for us. We purchased an older condo that was actually three units combined. The transformation is amazing. During the process, I struggled as I'm not able to see blueprints. She had three dimensional drawings done up so I could visualize not only the layout of the structure, but also adding colour and furniture to get a better feel. There were times when I disagreed with her thoughts, which is normal, but I always felt comfortable discussing this with her and never did she make me feel like i had no taste. She was diligent about using furniture and pieces I already had instead of buying everything new, which for obvious reasons was appreciated. Her attention to detail and her ability to see beyond the empty spaces was remarkable. She took me outside of what I thought was my comfort zone and did so in a way to ensure I absolutely loved the results. Today, I can honestly say that without her, the construction would never have been completed. My contractor got 95 percent done and then left my project to go onto his new one. It was Cat who managed to get the subs in and get the work done. Even during the main part of the construction, it was Cat, not the contractor, who spent each day at the site ensuring the subs were being managed. The amazing thing about this is that she did not charge me for all of these hours. She knew I was already paying the contractor and even though he was not doing his job, she did not feel it was right for me to pay twice. I have a ton of respect and admiration for the work she did and the way she valued our home. I will highly recommend her firm to others and will most certainly use her again.
Connie Ruben, Calgary, AB
“Cat is one smart and savvy designer! Her expert guidance was instrumental to the success of my interior re-redocorating project. The design tips and tricks she taught me provided dramatic results, yet simple and cost-effective. I would never start another design project without Cat on my side.”
Barb Cameron, Calgary, AB
“I love my living and dining room since Cat helped me decorate, rearrange; so much so that I notice the changes each time I walk into the room and feel the tranquility when relaxing on the couch. Not only do I value Cat’s ideas and suggestions for improvement, but she brought an energy and excitement to the project – excitement that motivated my husband and me to make the changes she suggested. I highly recommend her skills to family and friends and look forward to her helping me with the rest of my house.”
Michelle Ambrose, Calgary, AB
"I had always thought that my home was well organized - but when Cat refined my place - I realized that you can have both style and function.
I love my bedroom and living room. Cat introduced me to a new fresh style of decorating and she also made sure my rooms reflected my personality. I can’t tell enough people about what an amazing experience it was to have Cat come into my home and work her magic. Not only is it impressive to see her work, but the outcome is one that is a daily reminder of how great it is to have a space you love. I don't want to leave my home - I feel very tranquil and at peace here now."
Yasmeen Irani, Calgary, AB
"Moving from a much larger home in another province to an inner-city semi in Calgary proved to be challenging and needless to say, very cluttering. Cat gently helped me to de-clutter, re-arrange, and organize our house room-by-room, nook-by-nook, and even shelf-by-shelf. Now our furniture and treasures look neat, fresh, having a prominent place to be appreciated. For me this was a sentimental undertaking, but with Cat's skills, vision, thoughtfulness, and sense of humour, the house was transformed into our peaceful home. My husband and I are stimulated to continue the process even further...perhaps even to tackle his home office next!"
Lynne Escobar, Calgary, AB