Carolyn Colagiovanni Certified Interior Decorator No Longer In Business

It was time for us to completely renovate our kitchen and considering the magnitude of the project, we felt it prudent to get professional design advice. Carolyn came to us through a recommendation and from the beginning, she exceeded all expectations. Shortly after being commissioned and her first visit, we began receiving design layout after design layout. Her keen eye for spacial design and flow combined with the multiple options she provided including a variety of cabinetry designs made it easy for us to make the right desisions. Carolyn continued to work with us for color selection, granite selections for the counters, drapery and made estute contractor recommendations. We couldn't have been happier with the final product. Thank you Carolyn!

When it was time to totally renovate our master bath, Carolyn was the first person we called. Another WOW experience. This is one professional we would highly recommend, without a second thought. Carolyn will definitely take the lead on our next renovation.

My wife now commissions Carolyn for advice on color coordination, drapery design, furniture reupolstering and a multitude of issues that make the final outcome an absolute ten out of ten.

As for Carolyn's cost for professional services, the sum I have listed is for both renos and other design services she has provided. You get what you pay for - we certainly get our money's worth!

I had never been involved with any major renovation project before and had heard so many horror stories that I approached the idea of giving my kitchen a complete makeover with considerable trepidation. So many things to consider, so many decisions to make, so many potential pitfalls. But the first decision I made turned out to be inspired: I hired Carolyn Colagiovanni.

Carol has been a pleasure to work with. She combined great design sense with a very practical approach that recognised my budget limitations and personal likes and dislikes. Flexible when necessary, but firm when she needed to keep me on track. Very patient. Great interpersonal skills with the tradespeople and suppliers. Stays calm when others might not. She very quickly earned my complete confidence in her judgement and recommendations.

So for anyone considering a home renovation project my advice is simple: hire Carol Colagiovanni.

We met Carolyn through our business. We had seen her bring clients in to our facility and were impressed with her design and interpersonal skills.
We purchased an older very modern home. We needed help in redesigning spaces and combining our current furniture (more traditional) with other items to keep in context with feel of home.
Carolyn has helped with the design of the kitchen, the purchase of a dining room suite, chandelier, end tables, coffee tables and accessories. She has respected our budget and moved at the pace we have set. We have negotiated the amount of her involvement with each stage of our project. She has guided us throughout each project, never imposing her taste on ours, but has helped us problem solve and avoid making mistakes. Her ability to visualize what we want to create, and how to make it all work together has been a god send. Her warm and bubbly personality has only enhanced the project.

Working with Carolyn was a great experience. We worked with her to renovate our kitchen/dinning room. Budget was a big consideration for us and Carolyn helped us achieve a functional space with the look we wanted without spending a fortune. We didn't have to buy, reface and paint cabinets., New counter tops were cleverly coordinated, with wall paint that worked with our existing floors. We also added an accent wall to the old dinning room to create an eat in functional space rather than a useless show room.

Carolyn was extremely easy to work with and offered many suggestions in many decor styles, but the most impressive aspect of working with Carolyn was her ability to receive criticism and even occasional rejection of concepts, with ease. She would present many ideas and feed off our input and suggestion to create a final concept that was perfect for us. She then proceeded to execute the final design until we had our space complete and perfect.

We say this with ease, she comes highly recommended. Her dedication and hard work paid off. Thanks for being patient with us.

Nelson and Pina

We worked with Carolyn for the design and layout of our loft in downtown Toronto. Carol was with us right from the first stages, helping us to work with the developer to make changes to the floorplan that would optimize the space available. She also helped us in the selection of finishings, paint colours to complement our selections, window treatments and furniture that was unique and representative of our tastes. She recommended fantastic contractors who did a great job at reasonable prices, and the end result was a stunning space that my husband and I loved coming home to every night. Now that we have moved into a house, we are working with Carolyn again, and enjoying every step of the journey. Thanks Carolyn!!

We bought a viceroy package - 'sans' interior. Carolyn redesigned the interior layout to our specific needs. She shopped with us, planned with us, furnished with us. My kitchen is "Gordon Ramsey Worthy" as I love to cook. Carolyn's excellence, exquisite taste and ability to marry her design with who we are turned my cottage into my palace. Carolyn listened to what we wanted and kicked it up a notch. Looking back the process was exhausting, if Carolyn wasn't there for us every step of the way I'd be in therapy rather than enjoying it.

My husband and I bought a hard-loft in Toronto - an old office building being renovated into loft space. Carol was with us from beginning (finish selection) to end (the last piece of furniture going in) - and provided exceptional service and a professional eye that has translated into a contemporary space we can be proud of. Not only is our home beautiful, but completely functional and liveable - we will use Carol's services again in a heartbeat!