We used Kaleidoscope to redesign the main floor and the bonus room of our new house. We wanted to created a space that was more functional and organized, relaxing but also visually intriguing. We didn’t really know what our ‘style’ was. We knew we needed a lot of closed storage to hide all the kids toys and we wanted something that we’d still like in 5 years’ time. Trendy but timeless, high-end look but on a budget. Not an easy feat to accomplish. Kaleidoscope understood our needs from the beginning and was able to identify what style worked for us, something that fit our aesthetic style and our functional needs for our family.

Our main floor now feels open and spacious, but also cozy and organized. And our bonus room was transformed from an unused space to a dual office that is used everyday. One of the things we appreciated the most was Kaleidoscope’s expertise on where and what to invest in. Identifying the pieces that would make the space feel elevated and we should spend the money on, and which items we didn’t need to. How everything came together was something we couldn’t have come close to achieving on our own.

Kaleidoscope provided options that all worked for us and within our budget. It was a pressure free environment and we would definitely be using them again for our next project.

- m.m.

It was a pleasure working with Allison when she took the reigns and helped us design our condo. My husband and I have different tastes and she pulled together our preferences perfectly! She helped us do the on-the-ground installations. The picture boards she presented were exactly representative of the final product. We would highly recommend Allison and Kaleidoscope Design!

- h.m.

We used Kaleidoscope to finish our home renovations which included purchasing furniture and carpets as well as finishing the design of our family room. Allie was professional and pleasant from first contact right through to the end. She took the time to understand what exactly was important to us and what our end goal was. She incorporated all of our requests into her designs and options and was quick to offer alternatives. She helped us problem solve a couple issues quickly and professionally. We could not be happier with our choice to work with Kaleidoscope and would recommend Allie and Kaleidoscope 100%.

- e.p.

Allison designed a "big-boy" room for our toddler. She masterfully incorporated his (still developing) interests and favourite colours while making sure we could get longevity out of the design by ensuring that the elements have a certain level of maturity. Allison's design is whimsical and bold, but budget-friendly and beautiful. My toddler loves his room and we couldn't be happier with Allison's service. Her planning skills and attention to detail made the process smooth and easy and her vision for what the space could be was incredible. The room is now my favourite in the house and it really shows how much nicer a professionally-designed space is. We have more projects in mind, and we look forward to bringing Allison back to help with them!

- s.d.

What attracted us to Allie's design expertise is that she wasn't cookie-cutter. Most designers push a modern agenda, creating an unrealistic living space. Allie was different, in a good way. She worked with our style, drawing in contemporary elements, but realizing it was a family space that needed to be lived in. She transformed our space into a true family home - warm, traditional, yet current. She designed a space we could be proud of, build onto and grow into. She is a consummate professional and very meticulous. We are forever grateful for her counsel.

- j.b.

Incredibly creative and good value. My wife and I live in a small rented condo. Allison was able to completely re-conceptualize how we used the space, add a ton of storage (always lacking in a rental unit!), and turn it from a space for busy young professionals into a home for a small family. Her creative use of space sets her apart from other designers I've used. Allison can envision things that would never occur to me - and they work!

- e.f.

Allison provided a very tailored design for our main floor which incorporated some of our existing furniture. She ensured every individual piece had a purpose and fit with the overall design. She worked with our style and she was even able to find alternatives when we weren't in love with a particular piece of furniture. Allison is very professional and takes prides in her work.

- n.f.

Allison's design skills and creativity translated directly into many thousands of dollars of savings, as we did not have to move just because our lifestyle needs changed. We are now happily living in a 1+ condo with a baby, with both parents working from home (saving probably $1,000 every month compared to where we thought we'd have to move). Everyone we spoke to thought we were nuts to stay, but that's why you hire a professional. I would highly recommend calling Allison before making any decisions (moving, renovations, or layout changes) because she will see things that normal people just won't. I'm in absolute awe at her ability to think outside the box and come up with design solutions that are as functional as they are pretty to look at. Her space planning ability is second-to-none, and she can source the right pieces to back it up.

In this environment, it's important to find people who are willing to be bold and challenge norms - Allison pushed us to try new things and we are so glad we worked with her. Brilliant design!

- e.j.

We will definitely work with Allison again for any future design needs. I think all the reviews posted give a great description as to why Allison is so wonderful to work with.

She is professional, helpful and most importantly we love the design she created for us. Allison provided us a design that exceeded our expectations - the look is great and functional. We didn't need to change a thing.

- t.m.

My husband and I have worked with Allison for multiple projects over the past few years. We live in a rental apartment and were looking for help creating beautiful, functional spaces that wouldn't break the bank. Allison has helped us redesign our living room and bedroom, and most recently our entryway hallway. We were never sure what to do with the long, dark hallway. Allison designed us a bright, functional, budget-concious and beautiful space. We never would have thought of installing cabinetry the way she suggested, and it has made all the difference. Allison has always been incredibly responsive and professional, and she has a knack for understanding your style and bringing it to life. I highly recommend Allison's services.

- a.c.

Allison did a fantastic job on our cottage screened-in porch. it feels like a true extension of our home and we find ourselves spending much more time there than we did before. allison was easy to work with, provided amazing ideas about the space and came in on-time and on-budget. would hire again in a heartbeat!

- k.m.

I reached out for interior design consultation for my downtown condo. Allison was incredible and exceeded my expectations. She immediately understood my creative direction and complimented my vision with professional touches. I constantly get compliments on my bedroom and I have Allison to thank for that!

- s.h.

We used Allie to help plan the design of our condo and found that she was very professional, took into account both mine and my husband’s styles and desires for how the space would function, and was mindful of our budget. She was very responsive to all of our requests and questions and presented us with great options. She provided ideas that we would never have thought of and helped make our space functional and beautiful. We couldn’t be happier with the service she provided.

- m.m.

we recently moved into a new house and needed help with creating a cottagy yet modern feel. we didn’t spend a lot of time communicating our vision upfront, but allison did a good job in the 1st draft, which included floor plans and suggested furniture for each room.

We went back and forth a few times on some of the pieces, but the overall style was grasped well. allie also made recommendations about the wall colours and wallpapers, design of the bathroom tiles, and a floor colour!

allie has a great eye combining different textures and pieces while creating a very beautiful yet livable living space. allie was always prompt, quick, and worked with us to accommodate our time frames and other commitments.

we had a strict budget, and found that it was important to clarify that upfront, as well as go over any fees/policies that relate to shopping of the recommended design pieces.

overall, we really love our house and allie played a big role in make it such a wonderful place to come to every day.

- k.m.

Hiring Kaleidoscope Design Studio was probably the best decision I could have made. I had no idea what I was doing and they walked me through every step. I love my home so much more than I ever thought possible! The design addressed absolutely everything I could have wanted from a functionality standpoint and now I have a designer home. One tip: call Kaleidoscope early in the process. You can save yourself a lot of headaches by speaking to a designer early in the process.

- e.f.

i recently worked with allie for decorating our new condo. i did not exactly give her a mood board but every little thing that she picked from the fabric, furniture, paint color to the metal finish met both my aesthetic as well as functional needs. her attention to detail is phenomenal. in fact, i did not change a single thing and the 1st draft was pretty much the final one. i had a tight budget and also wanted to keep few of my existing furniture. allie did a fabulous job blending my old and new furniture and decor. also, she is very approachable and easy to work with. she patiently answered even the dumbest of questions i asked her. i cannot recommend her enough. look forward to working with her again for future projects.

- f.h.

We were extremely impressed with the result that we received - our complete bathroom renovation exceeded our expectations!

From the initial design and consultation stages to project completion, every step was managed professionally and with precise attention to detail. Our personal style, preferences and functional requirements were embedded in the options that were presented.

Kaleidoscope pulled together a team of professionals that brought the project to life. In particular, Allison Thibault's designs and project leadership were first rate in every way. We unreservedly recommend Kaleidoscope!

- c.d.

very creative - able to see beyond the "usual" solutions and come up with a good design for a space that was hard to work with!

- l.f.

allie helped us with the interior design of our florida winter home and we were very pleased with the results. allie was very responsive and helpful in designing a floor plan and cabinetry design that worked well within the existing parameters of the house (originally built in 1925).

- p.m.

We hired Allison a few years ago to help us manage the challenge of moving from our city house to our fully furnished "cottage". Allison met with us a few months before the move and we went through all the furniture in both houses to decide what to keep, what to dispose of before the move, and what needed to be recovered to make it more country chic. On the day of the move, Allison came with us to our cottage and had the movers put the furniture where it would be best suited. The end result was beautiful. All of our city furniture fit seamlessly into our country house, making it a warm, inviting and extremely functional home.

We were so pleased with the end result that we have hired Allison for several subsequent projects. A few years after the move she redesigned our kitchen, keeping to the original footprint since the hardwood floor had changed colour over time. The large room has a cathedral ceiling, which made the old kitchen look rather lost in the space. Allison put in stacked cupboards, an oversized fridge (who doesn't love an oversized fridge at a cottage!) and a larger island, which made the kitchen proportionate to the space, and gave me a lot of additional storage. The added storage plus efficient corner pull-outs meant no more crawling on my hands and knees to find things. It is a real treat to work in my new kitchen.

Having moved to the cottage, we then wanted to take full advantage of our large deck. Allison created a beautiful outdoor living space with maximized seating for those big reunion weekends.

Our latest project was the screened in porch where we spend the majority of our time out in the fresh air but away from the bugs. The room had stayed the same since we built the house in 1999, and on her last visit up to finalize the deck furniture, Allison had idly commented that if we switched the seating area with the dining area, we would have a lot more seating space. It sounds like a very simple idea, but no one had thought of it until Allison mentioned it, and the result was amazing. Not only do we now have comfortable seating for 8 rather than 4, but the dining table is much more accessible and the seating area is more private and inviting. Such a simple suggestion with such dramatic results, which is why I love dealing with Allison.

- m.h.

this was our first experience working with an interior designer, and we were really pleased with the experience! allison thibault, of kaleidoscope design studio, was professional, reliable, thorough, and brimmed over with exciting ideas for our living room/dining room space. we happily recommend her for a refreshing new change! our family circumstances and obligations required that we end the project early, but allie's vision and sparkle remains.

- t.r.

my husband and i are working with allison to design our apartment living room. despite our small budget, allison has been able to really transform our space. allison has a great eye for layout and has made the room not only beautiful but also much more functional. i have been impressed with her ideas for how to manage certain features that I wasn't sure how to handle- such as high, curved ceilings. we also appreciate how quickly allison responds to our questions- she is very professional and diligent. i think my favourite part about working with allison is how she understands our style and has been able to take the words we used to describe how we wanted the room to look and feel and really make it come to life. thank you for your help allison!

- a.c.

Allison is a genius. Given a small apartment, multiple competing needs for space, and a restricted budget, she easily navigated these challenges and created a home that far exceeds expectations. Her ability to combine functionality with beauty and incorporate family heirlooms into a space is second to none. What is perhaps most impressive is the way she managed to create different environments in a shared space. Balancing her clients’ needs with a stylish design is what she does, and she does it with a smile. I highly recommend Kaleidoscope Design Studio, and Allison as a designer.

- e.m.

very professional and courteous, allie provided custom made layouts that i was able to review prior to my commitment. she was very considerate and there was no pressure. i was able to pick the furniture of my choice and she had great suggestions for compatible items and the ideal layout. most importantly, allie saved me a ton of money by finding great deals and utilizing her connections. after accounting for her fee I ended up saving money overall. she was also able to accept delivery on my behalf at my condo while I was at work. i would highly recommend her services.

- r.k.

allison redesigned my office during the summer, she carefully listened to our needs and came up with fresh designs and incredible ideas. i really appreciated her creativity, her intelligence and her ability to produce a beautiful finished product. she produced on time and on budget and with my past experiences that is rare in this industry. i would highly recommend her services for any design job large or small.

- j.k.

My wife and I have used the interior design services of Allison Thibault (Kaleidoscope Design Studio) on several occasions and at different locations during the past 2-3 years. Our experience with her has consistently been excellent. She has provided space planning and furniture solutions that are far better than anything we could possibly have achieved on our own. She is very organized in her approach to design. Understanding our needs/wants as a client, she has provided multiple alternative design strategies, combined with her recommendations on how we should proceed. In every instance, the end result has been outstanding. We frequently receive compliments from friends and visitors to our homes and some of them have chosen to use Allison as well. We would strongly recommend Allison and plan to use her again in the near future.

-j.m.

allison was a tremendous help in picking out a design plan for my new build home. as a first time home buyer she did an excellent job of balancing both my budget and lack of knowledge to make the process much easier. my new home would not be what it is without her help!

- g.m.

We were very pleased with Allison's services. She helped us with furniture layout, paint colours and furniture selection when we decorated and furnished our house at Sun City Shadow Hills near Palm Springs, California. Every time I look around, I smile. The clean lines and bold colours suit us and our home. Every time someone new comes over we get compliments. Just yesterday when an artist came to hang a painting we purchased she looked around and said what good taste we had. Then I noticed that she was taking pictures not only of the picture she hung on our bedroom wall, but of the entire family room that Allie designed for us. I think the highest compliment that I can give is that sometimes Allie made suggestions that I wasn't really sure about and those things ended up being some of the things I liked best. My husband and I think we received great value for our money and would recommend her services to everyone.

-a.h.

We hired Allison initially to help furnish and redecorate our retirement home. We had bought it furnished but quickly realized that it wasn't our taste or style. Hiring Allison was the best thing we could have done. It was so much easier, better, and more cost effective than if we had tried to do it ourselves (the one room that we did furnish ourselves we ended up redoing a few years later, with Allison's help!). Allison made everything easier. Picking all the paint colours, which could have taken several agonizing hours or days, was done in no time at all, with fabulous results. We had a similar experience with picking the carpet and much of the artwork. The furniture took a little longer, as we had a 3 bedroom house to furnish, but we were so happy with the results it was worth the time and effort. The decor of the house seemed to come together effortlessly, with the end result being a warm, comfortable home that we love.

We have subsequently hired Allison for other projects and have been equally impressed with her ingenuity and ability to determine what her clients want, even when they're not really sure themselves. I would highly recommend Allison.

- J.H.