CDECA 2009 Design Award Winners
May 29th, 2009 | Published in bathroom, bedroom, decor, flooring, furniture, green, lighting, loft, painting, remodeling, renovating | 5 Comments
Ever wonder what interior design work garners the laurels? Here’s a look at the fabulous winners of the Canadian Decorator’s Association (CDECA) awards. According to the judges, entrants for 2009 were of an impressively high caliber all around — as evidenced by the tie in one category, an unexpected occurrence for this event. Very contemporary styles with modern clean lines were dominant this year. If you happen to be a fan of home magazines, the overall themes may look familiar to you – updated, yet classic and enduring. However, the judges weren’t merely scoring on looks alone as eco-friendly and sustainability factors of the projects were equally important considerations.
A small warning before you proceed — these before and afters may inspire the urge to update your decor, or even more so, make one desirous of hiring professional talent. Much appreciation to Tobi Brockway, CDECA Director of Marketing, for providing the details and images.
Awards Ceremony (and winners) images by Dana St. Louis Photography.
Category: Renovation
1st Valerie Rowley Schomberg, Ontario (pictured with presenter Tim Craik)
Bedroom Before
Bedroom After
Bedroom Before
Bedroom After
Ensuite Bathroom Before
Ensuite Bathroom After
2nd (Tie) Sharyn Kastelic North York, Ontario
Kitchen Before
Kitchen After
2nd (Tie) Camille Savage Vancouver, BC
Dining Room Before
Dining Room after
Category: New Construction
1st Lisa Geisler North Bay, Ontario (with presenter Marianne Fenniger)
The Winning Loft
2nd Christina Mogk Etobicoke, Ontario
Studio Before
Studio After
Category: Interior Decoration < $25,000
1st Victoria McKenney Vancouver, BC (pictured with presenters Laila Radage at left, and Sara Nadeau)
bedroom before
Bedroom After
2nd Elizabeth Metcalfe Caledon, Ontario
Living Room Before
Living Room After
Category: Interior Decoration > $25,000
1st Lisa Geisler, North Bay
hobby room before hobby room after
2nd Christina Mogk Etobicoke, Ontario
bar before bar after
About CDECA
The Canadian Decorators’ Association (CDECA) is a professional not-for-profit association representing both Student and Accredited decorators and designers, and Affiliate businesses across Canada. Its goal is to foster the growth of the decorating industry in Canada; provide advocacy respecting policy matters; promote a positive image of the industry through proactive activities and events; and offer its members continuous upgrading of skills and knowledge. Visit www.cdeca.com.
June 1st, 2009 at 7:16 pm (#)
Great design celebrated! Kudos! The dining room after is really stunning!
June 13th, 2009 at 8:44 am (#)
Wow.. nice work.. Excellent design.
November 9th, 2010 at 2:04 pm (#)
How does one go about nominating someone for an award? This past year, my husband & I had the kitchen & bathroom of our c.1870 home redone. We also had an old cold pantry taken down and replaced with a sun room and wrap around porch. I, personally, think our contractor performed miracles. The addition is wonderful. I’ve been told by countless people that we managed to retain the original character of the house throughout. I believe my contractor deserves all the kudos he can possibly get. We have ample photographic “before and after” evidence to back up my belief.
May 24th, 2011 at 3:53 pm (#)
Love the Bar before and after. The craft room is crazy as well!
November 29th, 2011 at 3:50 am (#)
Wow! Excellent designs. Good job!