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The Decorators & Designers Association of Canada is a Canadian professional association that elevates the decorating and design industry through education, events, training, advocacy and community building.
Climate Change and Fireplaces
Do you know why electric fireplaces are superior to gas when it comes to battling climate change? If not, you’re not alone. Your clients definitely don’t understand this, either. Frankly, clients...
Climate and Design
Climate, which is the weather condition we live in that ranges from change of temperature, rain, rising of sea level, wind, to variation of frequent or intense weather events; affects our...
Starting Out: Sage Advice from Seasoned Designers
Starting a design business is both exciting and daunting. For many people, it’s a surprise to learn that running your business is 20% design and 80% business management. One great thing about this...
6 Trends Spotted at Design and Construction Week 2020
It’s tradeshow season, and that means new trends are on the rise. I recently traveled to Las Vegas for the International Builders Show and the Kitchen & Bath Industry Show, also known as Design...
Welcome to the LivABLE Environment Conference
1 Day. 200 Influential Attendees.Powerful Connections.A gathering to discuss the need to design accessible residential spaces regardless of age, ability or size. Imagine not being able to access...
Everything You Wanted to Know About Building Your Business but Were Too Busy Running it to Ask
This guide is designed to shorten your learning curve and allow you to grow faster and with greater clarity. Inside we cover a range of tactics that we know small decorating and design business...
DDA Board Update: January 2020
A Board of Directors Meeting was held on January 8, by conference call. The following is a summary of that meeting: Membership: In December, there were 6 new Student members, 5 from Ontario and 1...
Chapter Update – December 2019
Updates from DDA's local Chapters. National Capital Region The annual DDA National Capital Chapter professional development day was held November 25 at the Cedarhill Golf Club in Ottawa. In addition...
DDA Board Update for December 2019
A Board of Directors Meeting was held on December 11, by conference call. The following is a summary of that meeting: Membership: In November, there were 12 new members – 4 Affiliate, 4 Student and...
Competition Rules & Eligibility
By entering the DDA Decorating & Design Competition you are consenting to the release by DDA of your name and your project and all related images in print, electronic, or other forms on the DDA...
Naturally a Holiday Favourite
As we all know, one of the favourite moments of the holidays is picking out the Christmas tree. The cool air nipping at your nose, just like the song, and the smell of crisp pine filling you with...
An Eco-Friendly Xmas
Recently, a friend posted on Facebook looking for ideas to reduce his footprint with Holiday decorations. I came up with this great idea that he loved and wanted to share with everyone. I realize a...