Design-Computek near Northfield BC (293 Result(s))

The Principal of the firm, Ms Blair Girtel, graduated with a Bachelor of Interior Design from the University of Manitoba in 1985. In 1990, Blair Girtel was awarded the NCIDQ designation (North American certification) from the National Council for Interior Designers. Blair has also accumulated a great deal of professional design experience in Personal Living Spaces where she has assisted residential clients with customized house plans, major home renovations and professional decorating advice. Recently, she provided extensive interior design services in relation to a 50 unit strata development, including the design and furnishing of a display suite. Ms Girtels design experience also includes specialty projects such as the interior design of a 118 foot yacht and the conversion of a highway bus into a luxurious motor home. Blair taught a course entitled retail design and merchandising for 7 years & she has been the recipient of a number of design awards in recognition of her design.

Who we are A team of professional interior designers with 27 years of experience, working with skilled trades people, creating beautiful and effective places to live and work in. Our approach is to assist home and business owners in their decision making by listening to their needs and desires, defining their goals and translating those into cohesive design plans. This minimizes the stress involved in the building process, saves time and money, and helps to avoid costly mistakes. We work directly with you, your architect and / or contractor, with great attention to are attained. Green Design We encourage clients to consider and explore the use of natural, sustainable materials and systems in renovation and new construction, We can assist you in reviewing the options available. There are many ways we can start to make a difference: re-thinking what our real needs are, designing spaces for more effective use of our time and resources, restoring and re-using existing features and furnishings, choosing healthier, low VOC finishes, creative use of recycled and local materials, and purchasing fewer things of finer, longer-lasting quality. Interior design is about visual and spatial problem solving. We enjoy creative design with beautiful finishes, yet it's working with people that makes it worthwhile. We consider it a privilege to be invited into people's homes and work places, and trusted to make a difference for the better. Elliott Willis and Joy Sarauer