Calgary’s Luxury Interior Designer

Meet The Team

Stephanie Charest

BID, OWNER
PRINCIPAL DESIGNER

Stephanie Charest is a visionary with a passion for creating timeless and joyful spaces that are specific to each client’s needs. She has a Bachelor of Interior Design degree from the University of Manitoba and has worked in both Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Calgary, Alberta. Stephanie spent five years at different commercial architecture firms before starting her own boutique residential interior design firm in 2003.

"I love the possibilities in front of me when a project is just getting going. I take such pleasure in creating something beyond our clients wildest dreams and then seeing it come to life. Witnessing the clients reaction at what we’ve come up with just for them... it’s priceless.”

Stephanie can always be found with a cup of coffee in hand and a stash of chocolate in her desk.

Kim Diamond

studio
manager

Kim was new to the design world when she joined the team at SCID, but she brought with her years of experience in management, organization and attention to detail. Kim manages client files, handles design studio administration, and tracks everything required for project installations. That’s just a few of the things Kim does to keep projects running smoothly and our studio well organized.

When she’s not at work, you can find her puttering in the yard honing her green thumb skills or on her deck with a glass of Cab Sauv. She’s also our studio “strong-man”… if we want some heavy lifting done, we call for Kim!

Avery Woods

IDT, BID junior DESIGNER

Avery graduated from Lethbridge College and Mount Royal University in Calgary. She earned both an Interior Design Technology Diploma and her Bachelor of Interior Design Degree.

She boasts strong technical skills, with proficiency in programs like AutoCAD and SketchUp, allowing her to create precise and detailed visual representations of design concepts. She loves loves putting together interesting materials and finishes and gets especially excited for the client big reveal!

Avery will drink her body weight in liquid calories and spending time outside in the sunshine is restorative to her personality!

about

Our Philosophy

Stephanie Charest Interior Design cultivates spaces that have a profoundly positive impact—because our surroundings innately influence our emotions and the way we live. We get granular to define the bigger picture, grounding you in design that brings peace and fulfilment to your everyday environments.

APPLAUSE

  • “I hired Stephanie’s firm for a large renovation project in my home and had an extremely positive experience with both her and her team. She has a keen eye, with elegant, current taste. Stephanie was open to my input every step of the way and was so responsive to my style. Stephanie is the most genuine, unpretentious and talented designer I have worked with, and I have been through a few renovations! I highly recommend Stephanie for any design dreams you have.”

    ELAINE HONSBERGER

  • “Stephanie listened to our wants and put together a well thought out design that we love. She was involved and responsive throughout the entire project. No matter how small the detail or issue, we could rely on her to solve it. We thoroughly enjoyed working with her and her team and will definitely use her again for future projects. It was especially nice to have her team furnish and style the new space so all we had to do was enjoy it!”

    JEANETTE LOPEZ

  • “Our family moved into a brand new home but something was definitely lacking. We hired Stephanie to decorate and fully style our rooms. Everything was absolutely beautiful and I am TOTALLY in love with her work. I was a blubbering mess with the ‘big reveal’ and what she brought to life for our home. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Stephanie and I would highly recommend Stephanie Charest Interior Design.”

    KRISTEN MIKULCHIK

  • “I found Stephanie to be invaluable in navigating my whole renovation project and interfacing with the trades and contractor. She was very open and transparent with her process and I found her insights helpful so I knew where to save and where to possibly spend a little more to get the results I wanted. I absolutely love my house and really appreciate that it is an expression of my personality. Also, just as a bonus, I really love that Stephanie celebrated some of the small milestones with me throughout the project!”

    MELISSA OLIN

  • “Stephanie is fantastic to work with as she is very talented, creative and organized. She displays a high level of integrity and responsibility, particularly in keeping us to the scope and budget we initially established with her. She provided us with reasonable options and recommendations so that each time we were happy with the outcome. We loved that she was always friendly and extremely patient. We will be using her company’s services as we embark on a full house renovation.”

    GARRY KANE

  • “Stephanie is a true professional with her attention to detail and commitment to keep things on track in regards to our timelines and budget. She gave us a beautiful home, that functions well and expresses our lifestyle. Her talents were endless - from initial design concept to the final styling at the end. I would recommend Stephanie without any hesitation, she is brilliant!”

    SOFIA NEEDHAM

Share our zest for aesthetics?

We believe that’s the kindling for connection—and in our candid exchange, you’ll build trust that burns on. In our initial consultation, we create a safe space for open expression as we dive into your design dreams.