I have worked with Debra on two character homes my husband and I have renovated over recent years. She has completed Kitchen and Bathroom concept designs for both homes. Debra is extremely creative and clever at her craft . She consistently goes above and beyond with support and the sharing of ideas . These skills and attributes combined with her excellent listening skills make her a good choice for anyone considering a home renovation or build,Read More

Debra is the complete package . She is very skilled in design concepts and colours; imaginative and had and held a vision (which she was able to articulate clearly) when things had to flex due to the peculiarities of our project. She has dedicated builders with their own sub contractors and every person who worked on the job was skilled and personable, 100% trustworthy and in the case of our builder (Kevin MacPhee) quite humorous! Debra herself, is wonderful to work with… excellent communicator; always prompt and smiling; patient and generous in accessing products (eg whiteware and fabrics) for a good price. She has been a very successful designer for a number of years and the many suppliers and trades people who were involved in our project spoke highly of her. We were grateful for her persistence in sourcing the right tiles and blinds and are delighted with the end result.. Our original kitchen was about 25 years old and needed updating. It was particularly challenging as we did not have much wall space and wanted to move our refrigerator from the north window. This necessitated taking out a part of a side wall and opening up to the entrance are and door which were a step down. Challenges met and we are pleased with how the entrance way and adjoining dining room all flow together nicely. Debra also provided input into art placement and Roman blinds in both the entrance way and dining room. It was a real pleasure having Debra do the designing and trade co-ordination for our project. We will definitely work with her again on an upcoming bathroom project. (Will post photos later)Read More

Exceptional designer who transformed my small apartment I recently moved into a small apartment with a unique character and several features I wanted to keep — but the kitchen wasn’t working for me and I needed a practical, beautiful solution fast. I’m so glad Debra was recommended to me. From the first visit — when Debra listened and walked the space with me — she came up with excellent, usable ideas. For the kitchen she designed a custom mid-century industrial scheme built around the original features I wanted to retain. The result looks great, gives me more bench space, caters to my low-vision needs, and makes cooking enjoyable again. She managed the whole project end-to-end: coordinating trusted tradies from her network and keeping the work tidy, fast, and professional. A year on, the kitchen is still a joy to use and draws lots of compliments for how well it enhances the apartment, and Debra continues to help me sort other problem design areas. Highly recommend Debra to anyone who needs practical, stylish solutions for small spaces — she listens, respects the things you love, and delivers thoughtful, well-managed results.Read More

Debra has been an absolute godsend over the years, and I genuinely don’t know how I would have navigated multiple renovation projects without her! She has supported me through major kitchen and bathroom renovations, helped design cohesive indoor and outdoor paint colour schemes, and most recently guided me through selecting all new blinds and window coverings after a house fire. In what could have been an overwhelming process, she brought clarity, calm, and expertise. What sets Debra apart is her ability to simplify and really 'get' the vibe or style of the individual client she's working with. While there are like 100s of shades of whites/neutrals, I just tell Debra the look I'm wanting, and she considers the light and aspect and other things to do with the room, and then she narrows it down to the two whites that are exactly right, and then I just choose from those two! So much simpler than trying 15 whites out! The same goes for fabrics: when I was searching for a soft, white-ish linen with a relaxed, wabi sabi feel, she narrowed hundreds of options at the Design Library and distilled them down to a small, thoughtful selection that perfectly captured the look I was going for. Debra has great taste, but just as importantly, she really listens. She understands both the aesthetic and the feeling you’re trying to create, and then translates that into practical, achievable and economical choices. What I also appreciated was Debra telling me where to splurge and where to save! She's very practical. Debra doesn’t just design beautiful spaces—she makes the whole process feel manageable. I trust her and couldn’t recommend her more highly.Read More

We’re loving our new kitchen! Debra came up with great ideas to indulge our love of colour and at the same time designed a really practical space for us to share with family and friends!Read More