residential design company located in Ottawa, Ontario 

It is important to address the current climate in the design and construction industry. We are currently working on designs that are at least a year in advance of the actual renovation

The new kitchen design offers twice as much storage and opens up into the living room which provides the perfect space for entertaining large family and friends. Shaker-style cabinets in a crisp white painted finish along the perimeter of the kitchen are accented with a large island in a bold navy finish. Accents of brushed gold finishes can be found throughout the kitchen design: such as the cabinet hardware, pull-down kitchen faucet, and island pendant light fixtures.

You’ve heard the saying “all good things come in small packages” and that couldn’t be more accurate with our Frank Street Project. This small bathroom measures 7’-3” x 5’-5” and is the main bathroom in our client’s downtown home. Therefore, we needed to ensure each square inch was…

Who doesn’t love a clean classic modern style bathroom? I find a white bathroom always looks fresh, light, and most importantly, clean. The existing two-way fireplace that was no longer used was removed as it created a visual barrier from the primary bedroom into the ensuite…

The original layout and configuration of this ensuite bathroom had a tiny alcove shower and a large corner tub which took up almost a third of the bathroom and was never used. Essence Designs was asked to create a better layout that is not only beautiful but more functional for our clients…

Last year, a survey conducted amongst real estate agents sought to identify renovations and home improvements that might affect the resale price of homes across the country. This survey was aimed at helping homeowners to decide about investing in any home renovation or…