Bathroom 101
From fun powder rooms to classy ensuites we are discussing potential cost to renovate, Important things to consider, and giving insight into our go to tips!
Kitchen Tips
A collection of interesting tips you may never have thought of but are important to consider during design and renovation of your kitchen!
The SCID Design Process
We have spent the last year refining our design process to be functional and adaptable. No project is the same but it is important we have a baseline that we can adapt to fit your needs.
WHAT WILL IT COST?
It’s a common on our first phone call with potential clients to be asked about money so read on if you want to know more about what to expect!
How Interior Designers Add Value to your Renovation
4 ways Interior Designers add value to your home. From keeping information organized to managing your project so it doesn't take over your day to day, we take pride in our ability to make this really fun for everyone! We offer a well practiced expertise from years of experience and assure you the end result will be cohesive and beautiful.
Material Samples: Why are they Important?
We want you to be able to see and feel the texture of the materials we have sourced which is why we always have them on hand at the client presentation.
Design Customized for You
Our job as your interior designer is to first: diagnose the problem and second: help you find a solution that is customized to your lifestyle. Read on to see how we created this stair feature that our client had been dreaming about!
Western Living Magazine: June 2022
Designer Stephanie Charest brings a much-needed refresh to a home in Bearspaw, Alberta, that better suits the client and the space.
Black Kitchens - Trend or Timeless?
Learn about the bold and dramatic black cabinets that we LOVE and why clients are moving away from playing it safe!
A Few of Stephanie's Favourite Things
Stephanie had her turn telling us what she is loving these days so grab your prosecco glass and read about what our Principal Designer’s presently pining for!
A Phased Renovation by Calgary Interior Designer
Sometimes the wish list for your renovation is longer than the budget permits all at once. We’re walking you through the phases of a major renovation that we did over the course of a few years at our Elbow Park Project.
Drapery 101 by Calgary Interior Designer
Click to read all of the reasons we love custom drapery and the many different options there are. We can guarantee there’s one for you and it will perfectly finish of your space so don’t hesitate to incorporate it into your renovation with us!
A Few of Kim’s Favourite Things
Today we are walking you though all of Kim’s current favourites from coffee, to design to lifestyle. Click to get a variety of local recommendations and get to know Kim better!
Sketch-Up as a Tool: The Specifics
Understand how we use useful modelling tools like Sketch-up to communicate furniture layouts and elements of the renovation to our clients.
Selecting Paint by Calgary Interior Designer
While picking paint is not an isolated service we that we offer, it is an important part of your entire design concept and renovation. Today we are going to walk you through all of the things we like to consider when selecting the paint for your home.
Our Process: How We Support Clients During Construction
It is our top priority that our clients feel heard and supported throughout the entire experience. Click to read how we strive have your back during construction, through to the big reveal.
Get to Know Your Designer: Stephanie Charest
Get to know our Principle Interior Designer, Stephanie Charest better as she answers 10 questions about her personal design style. her routine and where she thinks the design industry is headed.
Foothill Estates: The Back Story
Stephanie Charest walks you through what it was like designing for her parents and gives some backstory as to how she found her love for residential design.