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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.
2019 Awards Gala
Thank You to All of Our Sponsors for DDA's 2019 Awards Gala! In addition to making the event possible, this year's award winners were able to receive cash prizes along with their trophies thanks to...
Chapter Update – May 2019
Updates from DDA's local ChaptersIn this brief: Alberta, GTA West, National Capital Region, Toronto ALBERTA At our Alberta Chapter AGM on April 17th we did not reach quorum with Accredited members...
And the Winner is…
Congratulations to Katherine Porath, of Katherine Joy Interiors, for being the 2019 Pinnacle Award. Winner! The Pinnacle Award was new to this year’s DDA Design Competition and was voted on by the...
Board Update – May 2019
A face-to-face Board meeting was held the day after the Gala, on May 4, in Markham. This allowed new board members to get acquainted with continuing directors, and for a brief orientation to take...
Board Update – April 2019
25th Anniversary Committee – Committee chair Deb Casey asked for, and received, approval for a mentoring program, to be called M2M. More details will be forthcoming, but it will ramp up this Fall....
25th Anniversary Photo Gallery
On Wednesdays, We Wear Pink
As Designers, we all know the amazing impact colour has on a room. It can be used to create mood, focal point, drama and even affect us psychologically. However, one of the things about colour I...
Upgrade Your Kitchen and Bathroom Designs with an Electric Fireplace
Amantii If the kitchen really is the heart of the home, then it just makes sense that you would have a fireplace there. After all, that’s where fireplaces began, and the word hearth contains the...
Making the Senior Bathroom Safe, Smart and Attractive
Falls are the cause of one-half of all accidental deaths in the home. The majority of these at-home falls occur in the bathroom, and the risk of falling increases with age. That’s why a home’s value...
European Style Trends for 2019
For some time now in-home furnishings we have seen a focus on craftsmanship, natural materials, traditional ethnic elements, unique pieces, and a renewed appreciation for retro and vintage style....
10 Kitchen Trends Destined to be Timeless
Each year there are always creative ideas in the ever-evolving world of Design. Some take off. Some don’t quite land. Some are short lived (I’m talking to you, rose gold). Regardless of consumer...
Give Your Business the DDA Advantage
DDA Canada is the most influential association for decorators and design industry professionals in Canada. We foster the growth of our industry by connecting professionals, students and suppliers....