Modworks focuses on a holistic approach, starting out with a discovery call to discuss your project and then seeing the project through to the completion. There are many considerations when building a garden suite such as bylaws, design, specialized construction details, etc. Modworks handles all aspects of design, permitting and construction. Each design is unique, responding […]
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May
May
It is a very exciting time when you hire an interior designer. The anticipation of seeing the final result can often keep our clients giddy for most of the project. But what happens when you receive a charge for something you didn’t expect? Or your project gets moved back because you forgot to respond to […]
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Apr
Apr
At AMR Design, our specialty is Full Service Design, however, we recognize that sometimes all someone requires is a bit of advice to move forward, or a designer in their home providing ideas that they can implement on their own. While this DIY service is not the bread and butter of our business, we want […]
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Feb
Feb
When planning a renovation, it can be helpful to know what kind of investment is required,, however, we are always hesitant to give a number when we receive a call that asks “how much is it going to cost?” This is for a number of reasons: Without seeing your home, it is so hard for […]
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Jan
Jan
While 2020 was anything but expected, we ended up having a successful year at our firm. We found that many clients decided to re-route their vacation money back into their homes, making smart investment choices for the future. Below are some of our favourite projects that wrapped up last year. This beautiful home was finished […]
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Dec
Dec
Are you on the hunt for some unique gift ideas? We’ve got you covered! We have rounded up some of our favourite local gift ideas for anyone on your list. And don’t worry … you can take all the credit. These items were all handpicked directly from our firm members based on their favourite items, […]
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Nov
Nov
When new clients come to us, we have many questions that need to answered. Your style, your wish list, your budget and your lifestyle are all elements we need to take into consideration. But one of the very first questions we need answered is “Why do you want to renovate?” This question, while it may […]
02
Nov
Nov
Our mantra when designing clients’ homes and businesses is “You In Every Detail”, so we don’t pay too much attention to the trends. We design homes based on our clients’ wish lists and add in a bunch of functionality along with it. But there are still trends we love and enjoy, and today we are […]
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Sep
Sep
When the country shut down back in March of 2020, we had no idea what this would mean for our industry as a whole. Try as we might to keep everything “business as usual”, it was hard to ignore the signs that things had changed from where we were just a few months ago. Our […]
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Sep
Sep
So you have made the decision to hire an interior designer and you’re feeling excited about your project. Before getting started, it’s helpful to understand some of the ways you can get the most value for your money starting from the get-go. While we are a business, operating to make a profit, we also care […]