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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.
Redecorate Without Breaking Your Budget
You want to redecorate your home, but it can seem like such a daunting – and expensive – task. Not so! Redecorating can be as complex or as simple as you can make it – and as affordable as you need...
Renovation Planning for Fireplaces
So your client is renovating, and she wants a fireplace. Now what? How will it impact your design, and what do you need to do to prepare? As a fireplace expert, I have a few tips: Decide whether to...
Renovations, Volatile Organic Compounds and You
Renovations can be difficult - when it comes to the final stages, it doesn’t have to be! When you’re dreaming of your new space what do you think of - modern, contemporary, classic or even...
DDA Board Update – August 2019
A Board of Directors Meeting was held on August 14, by conference call. The following is a summary of that meeting: Membership: Accredited membership is on track to meet membership projections for...
Chapter Update – August 2019
Updates from DDA's local ChaptersIn this brief: GTA West, National Capital Region GTA West Update GTA West Board positions update: Special Events – Kristina Bhavsar, new graduateAffiliate Director –...
Design by the Book
So what happens if you or your Client have a small space and refuse to Marie Kondo their library? Sure, you can pick up a few Billy bookcases at IKEA for a song but they still take up valuable real...
Organized Living in Small Spaces
While living organized in a small space can be tricky, there are certain products that speak to those that love to entertain. A discreet Pull-Out table is sleek, sturdy, roomy, and folds neatly away...
The Most Inspiring Commercial Designs of 2019
Each year, the DDA holds its Decorating and Design Competition, an industry event geared towards giving established and upcoming designers and decorators a chance to show off their work. Take a look...
The Top Universal Designs of 2019 for Kitchen and Bath
Each year, the DDA Canada holds its Decorating and Design Competition, an industry event geared towards giving established and upcoming decorators and designers a chance to show off their work....
The Best of the Best in Interiors for 2019
Each year, the DDA Canada holds its Decorating and Design Competition, an industry event geared towards giving established and upcoming decorators and designers a chance to show off their work....
Woven Wood Shades
How you dress your windows can transform a room and give it a completely different feel. Woven woods are one of our favourites for cottages and any homeowner looking to bring texture and an organic,...
How to Choose the Right Barbecue
If this is the year to replace your old barbecue, it helps to be prepared before heading out to look at all the options. Let’s start by outlining the basics when it comes to buying a new barbecue....