There is a common assumption that interior design is an exact science, which it is not. There is a wealth of design choice out there. The clients often think that designers are struck by “divine inspiration” sort of like a magical moment but before a single drawing is made or a piece of furniture is purchased there is lot of practical work to do.
Decorating is multidimensional and should reflect personal tastes and interests. Have the wish list ready and never be afraid to ask your designer to adapt to your personal taste or to create an appropriate one to suit the project. Often it is better to stay away from trends and create something that makes you happy, because anything trendy or cutting-edge will soon be so yesterday.
Our home is the refuge from exterior influences, a place for friends, family and memories. An aesthetic and visual balance, good choice of furniture and accessories, and some surprise elements are essential to a good design.
"Yana was an absolute pleasure to work with. She has a great sense of humour and always went above and beyond what was expected. Yana listened to our design goals and met them with flying colours and solved our design problems creatively often with several options. We will certainly use Yana for future projects." ~ Mclain Swift, Sugar Hair Salon, Okotoks
"Thank you Yana for helping me re-decorate my home. I am amazed at how quickly you could catch on to what I wanted and what made sense to me – you helped me create the home space I love to spend time in." ~ Kim
"I was impressed with how my condo looked after you worked your magic! It certainly did not look like the same place after you had finished!! I know it will make a huge difference to the value of my home. Your design and style are truly impeccable. Thank-you." ~ Dr. Judy Patterson, Ottawa
"I love Yana's approach to home decorating. In spite of her skill and vast knowledge, she is so down to earth and realistic with what works for mine and my family's lifestyle. My home has never been more beautiful or comfortable." ~ Pam Wood, Okotoks
"My husband and I were staging our home to facilitate the sale, and we really wanted it to look like a show home, but didn’t want to break the bank. Yana was recommended by our real estate agent, and I was impressed by what I saw on her website, so we decided to give her a try. And we were utterly amazed by the results! Our house went from looking nice but plain, to looking like something out of a magazine. Yana was professional, courteous and extremely helpful. We were so impressed we hired her to come in and decorate our new house as well. I would gladly recommend her to anyone." ~ Tara Shomody, Calgary
