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Thirty reviews from real clients, in their own words: kitchens, renovations, new builds, furnishing and single consultations, from Vancouver and the Island to Calgary.

They came in overwhelmed. They left with a plan.

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What they keep saying

Across every review, three things come up again and again.

01They felt heard“She has a superior ability to really listen and understand our vision.”Maria Lyne“She listens to what you are saying, but also what you don’t even know how to explain.”Danica Houliston02They got the truth“Thanks to her candid advice, we managed to save on unnecessary options and services.”Tracie T“She never pushed her own products or agenda.”Annabelle Glass03They stayed on budget“A thoughtful, funky, well-designed kitchen on budget.”Jaclyn Cummings“Samena worked well within the budget she was given.”Steve Stein
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In their own words

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“Her knowledge, expertise and experience were invaluable in dealing with all the technical specifications (the not fun stuff) as well as choosing furniture, lighting, finishes and accessories (the fun stuff).”
Maria LyneSproat Lake, BC · New Build · Lake House

Our contractor recommended that we use HART HOUS to help us design the interior of our new lake house.

Initially, we dismissed the idea of using an interior designer however, he pressed on, saying that it would be a decision that we wouldn't regret, as Samena has been a key part of many of his successful projects. And he was absolutely right!

From our initial telephone meet and greet to move-in day Samena was terrific to work with every step of the way.

She has a superior ability to really listen and understand our vision and then enhance it to another level. She patiently answered our questions (often asked many times) and maintained her sense of calm guidance and humor at the same time.

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“A thoughtful, funky, well-designed kitchen on budget.”
Jaclyn CummingsVancouver, BC · Kitchen Renovation

Couldn't love my place more. Couldn't love working with Samena at HART HOUS more!

We worked together on a kitchen renovation - my first ever reno. Samena's process, punch for colour and careful eye, and attention to detail made the reno so smooth. I am so happy with the end result - a thoughtful, funky, well-designed kitchen on budget.

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“My consultation was like looking through a lens that put everything into focus.”
Janet MacLeanVictoria, BC · Home Consultation

I was stuck. I knew what I liked, but couldn't put it all together.

That's where the design part comes in; fresh eyes that know how and why each element in a room does, or doesn't, work with the other elements.

I got answers to all my questions, pointed in the right direction, and a realistic To Do list that I'm having fun working on!

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“Everything she promised was delivered on time and within budget.” Tracie T · Port Moody, BC
“She was able to take our scattered ideas and transform them into a very detailed and cohesive set of plans.” Steve & Tanis · Victoria, BC
“We called Samena when we’d hit a wall mid way through a major renovation.” Jane Hill · North Vancouver, BC
“Thank you for helping me fall back in love with my house!” Katrina Sundquist · Vancouver Island, BC
“Samena was incredible!” Anisha Dhala · North Vancouver, BC
“Her generous feedback and encouragement restored my confidence.” Janet Holme · Richmond, BC
“A supportive and creative collaborative experience.” Madison Clement · Vancouver, BC
“She listens to your ideas and makes it come alive, literally before your eyes.” SuAnn Bell · Victoria, BC
“In our very first consultation, she accomplished more than I ever hoped could happen.” Jeannette Watts · Vancouver Island, BC
“We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out.” Katy Taylor · Vancouver, BC
“Without question the best I have ever experienced.” James Houliston · Victoria, BC
“She is a very good listener and puts her customers first.” Steve Stein · Calgary, AB
“Simple inexpensive changes that have made a huge difference!” Brenda Sissons · Terrace, BC
“She understood our vision and encouraged us to take the necessary risks to achieve it.” Christine Woodhouse · Victoria, BC
“HART HOUS has given me the tools to purchase with intent.” Jillian Chapman · Vancouver, BC
“It was as though she reached inside my brain and figured out what was most important to me.” Jane Constable · Victoria, BC
“She never pushed her own products or agenda.” Annabelle Glass · Vancouver, BC
“A pleasure from start to finish.” Carolyn Gisborne · Victoria, BC
“One of the very best decisions we made with our home.” Lindsay & Mark · Calgary, AB
“With only drawings, measurements and pictures of our in-progress lake house renovation, Samena understood our vision.” Helen & Maurice · Calgary, AB
“It’s totally changed the way I see my home.” Thomas Oben · Vancouver, BC
“My family & I are so happy with our home.” Lisa Lau · Vancouver, BC
“She respected our style while gently pushing us outside our comfort zone.” Elana Bossel · Edmonton, AB
“A great solution that we love.” David Slack · Mission, BC
“She listens to what you are saying, but also what you don’t even know how to explain.” Danica Houliston · Victoria, BC
“Her guidance made the world of a difference!” Jean Lawson · Vancouver, BC
“We went from feeling totally overwhelmed and lost, to confident about all the design and decor decisions we make.” Camille & Rylan · Victoria, BC
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