Ever wonder what interior design work garners the laurels? Here’s a look at the fabulous winners of the Canadian Decorator’s Association (CDECA) awards. According to the judges, entrants for 2009 were of an impressively high caliber all around — as evidenced by the tie in one category, an unexpected occurrence for this event. Very contemporary styles with modern clean lines were dominant this year. If you happen to be a fan of home magazines, the overall themes may look familiar to you – updated, yet classic and enduring. However, the judges weren’t merely scoring on looks alone as eco-friendly and sustainability factors of the projects were equally important considerations. A small warning before you proceed — these before and afters may inspire the urge to update your decor, or even more so, make one desirous of hiring professional talent. Much appreciation to Tobi Brockway , CDECA Director of Marketing, for providing the details and images. Awards Ceremony (and winners) images by Dana St. Louis Photography . Category: Renovation 1st Valerie Rowley Schomberg, Ontario (pictured with presenter Tim Craik) Bedroom Before Bedroom After Bedroom Before Bedroom After Ensuite Bathroom Before Ensuite Bathroom After 2nd (Tie) Sharyn Kastelic North York, Ontario Kitchen Before Kitchen After 2nd (Tie) Camille Savage Vancouver, BC Dining Room Before Dining Room after Category: New Construction 1st Lisa Geisler North Bay,

Ontario (with presenter Marianne Fenniger) The Winning Loft 2nd Christina Mogk Etobicoke, Ontario Studio Before Studio After Category: Interior Decoration < $25,000 1st Victoria McKenney Vancouver, BC (pictured with presenters Laila Radage at left, and Sara Nadeau) bedroom before Bedroom After 2nd Elizabeth Metcalfe Caledon, Ontario Living Room Before Living Room After Category: Interior Decoration > $25,000 1st Lisa Geisler, North Bay hobby room before hobby room after 2nd Christina Mogk Etobicoke, Ontario bar before bar after About CDECA The Canadian Decorators’ Association (CDECA) is a professional not-for-profit association representing both Student and Accredited decorators and designers, and Affiliate businesses across Canada. Its goal is to foster the growth of the decorating industry in Canada; provide advocacy respecting policy matters; promote a positive image of the industry through proactive activities and events; and offer its members continuous upgrading of skills and knowledge. Visit www.cdeca.com .

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CDECA 2009 Design Award Winners