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29 September 2019

I’ve worked with Joanne for the last year from the planning stage to now almost completion of a custom home. She has been indispensable throughout the entire process. I really appreciate that she always tries to accommodate, even last minute meetings when needed. Couldn’t have done this without her! Amazing designer! Guided me through the entire process. More...

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14 September 2019

Stephen B. Chambers has designed two houses for us and we are very pleased with both of them and still own both houses. Steve is wonderful to work with and made the process of designing houses a truly fun experience. The finished houses are very special and unique. Steve's ability to listen closely to what his clients want, his expertise and attention to detail work together for a great end result. If we were building another house, we would ask Stephen B. Chambers to design it for us. More...

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14 June 2019

This is our second project with WOW Great Place and what can we say about Joanne? She is extremely talented, professional and she is always available. Joanne is certainly one of the best in the business. Her experience was crucial to helps us through our major renovation project. Thank you Joanne!!! More...

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8 January 2019

Joanne was instrumental in helping us get the maximum living space out of our existing footprint. We love our renovations! Thank you Wow Great Place!

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31 December 2018

This is our first home, and our first time going through a renovation project of this scale and Joanne was indispensable to our experience. She was vastly knowledgeable (from designing to choosing materials to the construction work itself), practical in her design, efficient with her time (we did 3 bathrooms/ a walk in closet/ front entrance/ stained floors/ painted the whole house in 2.5 months) and flexible to our needs. Moreover, she was extremely supportive, generous with her time, respectful and so much fun to work with. At times the project felt stressful, even overwhelming, and she never failed to re-assure us, to guide and to teach us, on a professional and personal level. Truly, finding Joanne to help us design and project manage the renovations of our new home was the biggest blessing. We could not have done this without her, and cannot ever imagine renovating the house in the future without her. More...

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6 December 2018

Joanne and her crew were outstanding. Friendly, professional and understanding, they worked with our budget to give us the best possible outcome. We are delighted with both rooms that she designed for us. Nothing we discussed was too much or too weird, we never felt that we were bothering her with our phone calls, and everyone involved in the project was exceptional. Last minute minor changes were quickly attended to and every detail was attended to. The entire team went above and beyond what we expected.
Work with Wow Great Place - you won't be disappointed
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28 November 2018

Not only can Joanne totally transform your space, her bright personality makes the job fun too. Highly recommend!

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27 November 2018

Joanne is amazing . While in Ottawa she totally redesigned our cottage and did a redesign of our kitchen bathroom living room and bedroom of our home in Ottawa. She is full of energy and delivers. She takes into consideration and respects your style. This is an attribute with designers that is hard to find. I so wish she were still here in Ottawa. More...

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2 October 2018

Working with Wow Great Place was the best decision we could have made! We had a huge project (floors, new kitchen, 2+ bathrooms, floor plan reconfigurations, closet & storage design, lighting, paint. ...you name it!). Everyone said it couldn’t be done in the time frame we set out; Joanne from Wow Great Place said she could make it happen AND SHE DID. She stayed in constant contact, was always available when needed and had some amazing and creative ideas. She was also there to talk me “down” when it got to be overwhelming. Her industry contacts were invaluable and she is an incredible at multitasking. She wears many hats and they all look great on her, but not as great as our new home now does!!! More...

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12 January 2018

I have worked with Joanne on a handful of closet projects, small and large. Joanne takes the time to go through the project details with the client and myself to make sure all needs are met and the design is not only beautifully paired with the rest of the project, but functional. I would highly recommend Joanne and her design services. More...

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24 December 2017

Joanne helped us make our dream kitchen a reality!. Given that our kitchen renovation involved completely gutting our kitchen and re-configuring it, we really needed someone to guide us. Joanne was there for us every step of the way. She was extremely professional and very knowledgeable. We are very grateful to Joanne for all of her efforts and would highly recommend her. We could not have done this without her. More...

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21 December 2017

I hired Joanne for a renovation project based on a recommendation I received from a friend who had worked with her on another successful project. I will start by saying that YOU HAVE TO WORK with Joanne. She is always on time, meets deadlines and ensures that her team delivers on quality and specific target dates. Not only is Joanne extremely knowledgeable regarding both design and remodels, she has good connections and a team that you can count on. Joanne is extremely professional and easy to work with. She learns what your tastes are and works with you so that you are comfortable every step of the way. For my project, Joanne went above and beyond helping my family to identify a serious issue which we would have not noticed had she not taken steps to investigate based on her vast experience with renovations. I am so thankful that I found her to work on this project. She has done an incredible job of guiding me through the renovations and ensuring that I have a beautiful home and a safe place to live. If you are looking for someone that cares, is responsive, has great work ethic, meets deadlines, is creative, has design talent and makes sure to stay within your budget, you want to work with Joanne and Wow Great Place. I cannot emphasize enough that she is THE CHOICE when it comes to design and remodels. I have written a lot but I feel that words cannot express how easy it is to work with Wow Great Place. By working with Joanne, you will not go wrong and end up with a beautiful end product that you can call home. More...

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3 November 2017

Joanne was AMAZING to work with from start to finish!! We had been planning our kitchen reno for some time but were hesitating on pulling the trigger because there are just so many details in this kind of reno. Joanne worked us through the big picture (from major modifications vs full blow-up to cabinetry to electrical plans) and then was there every step for all the little details. She was able to provide supplier options for everything. She truly listened to and assessed our tastes, making suggestions aligned to those, as well as occasionally pushing us out of our comfort zone to explore alternatives that we might not otherwise have considered. But she never pushed her image of the final product. During renos she met contractors directly when we couldn’t or to be sure details were clear; she even brought samples to us and extras like plugs and lights saving several trips. Perhaps best of all, her incredible attitude: always with a smile and a laugh, always with a can do attitude. We lived in our house without a kitchen for 2.5 months with 2 kids and a cat; not sure we would have made it without her! And we are ecstatic with the final result. More...

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30 October 2017

WOW is the word that sums up Joanne's great work.. . Joanne has now completed a number of projects for our family over the last few years: basement, kitchen, powder room, living room & hallways and each and every room is exquisite! Everyone who visits our house is totally impressed with the result. She is terrific to work with: she listens really well to her clients' needs and comes up with all kinds of options for consideration. She makes what seems like an impossible idea ... possible! She ensures her designs are perfectly aligned to the client's requests and suggests really cool and useful things that make the design super customized and in sync with what the client is looking for. She helps you realize what you really need and ensures the outcome is a great fit for you & entire family - including pets :-) She brings a wealth of experience to the table and has great ideas... She is also very thorough and ensures all details are carried out with high quality. Honestly, I would not consider doing our next project without Joanne! More...

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24 May 2017

Joanne is a 6-stars rated designer! From the moment I first spoke to her on the phone, I knew she was the one to hire. She was very generous with her time and answered every question I had about my new house project. The project start date coincided with the birth of my twins but she is such an extraordinary project manager that we did not feel overwhelmed at all throughout the whole process of renovation. She guided us step by step from A to Z including making the floor plans, shopping for tiles, faucets, choosing paint color, decorations, etc. She is ALWAYS available and answers our textos/ calls within minutes regardless if it's evenings or weekends. Aside from being conscious on the aesthetic, Joanne gives great attention to functionality in everything. For example, the height of the hanging bars and drawers of our walk in closet took into account my height and that of my husband (as I am shorter than my husband) in our specific sections of the walk in. Another example is she took into account the height of all my hair products in the designing of my bathroom vanity and her choice of knobs and handles depended not only on the looks but also on comfortable grips. She really considers every details in whatever she does! Her experience and her passion for her job has yielded a perfect product that everybody praises. Every person who has visited my renovated house could not believe what a wonderful job she has done. The entire house has been transformed! We are looking forward to working with Joanne and her crew again on phase 2 (turning our basement into an Irish pub style man cave for my husband) and phase 3 for whole kitchen remodeling. She really went beyond our expectations!!!

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11 January 2017

Kitchen and bathroom renovation. It was a wonderful experience. Valuable advices on every aspects of the project, good at finding the best deals, really helps to save time, excellent in project management, project delivered on time and on budget. .. and the result is just WOW. Thank you Joanne! More...

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4 December 2016

Our Montreal condo needed complete redecoration. We found Joanne and Karen of WowGreatPlace and they have been fantastic from start to finish. From suggesting paint colors to finding the perfect furniture, lighting, appliances and accessories, these ladies were always friendly and efficient. They communicated their ideas clearly and kept us well informed throughout. They truly are a pleasure to work with. With their expertise and hard work, our condo has been transformed into the cozy, comfortable and stylish home we dreamed of. More...

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26 November 2016

We read reviews on various designers and we finalized our choice on Joanne. It has been awesome working with her: my wife and I were exceedingly pleased with the way she went about our project, from start to finish. She is very knowledgeable and so practical, not only in design but also in renovation work! She understands our needs (& wishes) and would make her best to fit them in, even with last minute decision. She would really take care of the project as she would her own and she will always try to find solutions in the best possible way. Above all, she is trustworthy and very honest. She is just amazing and we would, without hesitation, recommend her to all our friends & family! Thanks for everything Joanne!! More...

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20 September 2016

Joanne's assistance and guidance during a recent renovation of my kitchen and two adjoining rooms was invaluable.
She is the ultimate professional - a great source of information, gives prompt attention, remembers every detail (points out ones you never thought of), follows through, and with her competence is able to quell the emotions which can accompany renovations.
I am impressed with her help in decision making - she listens, is able to grasp one's taste, respect budget constraints, and then incorporate her expertise to move it to a new level.
A striking attribute for me was Joanne's accessibility. There can be surprises in renovations which necessitate immediate decisions and last minute calls. Her hours for responding were flexible, and in spite of being at another site, she found a way to respond to my call and walk me through a decision or locate resources for me. I lucked in !!
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14 September 2016

Joanne was just what we needed to flesh out a major renovation. She is a great listener, with a smart, savvy imagination, able to translate our thoughts into a realizable dream. She is also very good at boosting your own design instincts, affirming good ideas and massaging the less brilliant ones! She knows the business inside out, works well with trades, contractors and product suppliers, which saved us a lot of hassle.
We're now onto project # 2 with Joanne, that has to be a five star endorsement!
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12 September 2016

I have had the privilege of working with Joanne at Wow Great Place for the past 5 months now. Her professionalism combined with her knowledge of the industry and attention to detail is unbeatable. She is a delight to work with, she's fun, energetic and works tirelessly to make your vision and space come alive! I would recommend Joanne to anyone and everyone!! More...

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8 September 2016

Joanne is AH-MAY-ZING! If I could, I would give her 6 stars out of 5.
About a year ago, I started off with asking her advice on how to update my living room. She was so helpful, professional, and creative that I kept asking her to help with other projects. Joanne knows the all the right stores to bring you to, and has all the right contacts to help the reno's go smoothly. I'm pretty sure Joanne will eventually help me re-decorate every single room in with my entire house! More...

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13 May 2016

We first contacted Joanne to help us with the decoration of our living room space. We had recently purchased a few pieces and were struggling with furniture placement and the decorative touches. Joanne came to our house to meet with us and within an hour our living room went from one of the most underutilized rooms in the house to the one that everyone is always hanging out in. She took the furniture we had, helped us position it in a way that made sense and made suggestions of items in terms of wall art and other pieces to purchase. What was great about Joanne is she took what we already owned and made it work. There was no pressure to purchase fancy stuff.
At the time we had just signed with a kitchen company to have our kitchen/laundry room/powder room remodeled. Having liked what Joanne was able to do for us in the living room we asked her to help us with the decorative choices for the renovation. Her help and support was invaluable. She guided us every step of the way in terms of all the important decisions – floor tile, grout color, granite, handle placement (which is more difficult than you would imagine), paint colors, placement and style of light fixtures. She introduced us to Siena Céramique – a local tile store with many interesting tiles that you just don’t find in the big box stores. She came shopping with me to help pick out the tiles and the granite. She guided us in a way that the design very much reflects our style – it is close to what I would pick only 100% better because she encouraged us to think outside the box. The tiles, fixates, lights are all things I love but would have lacked the confidence to choose on my own. A kitchen renovation is a major financial investment and there is always the fear that you will make the wrong choices. Joanne helped calm our fears and mediate our style disputes. Every time we got stuck or disagreed on a decision we would ask Joanne to help us decide -she never steered us wrong. When you think of the overall cost of such a project the small amount it costs you to hire a professional such as Joanne is totally worth the peace of mind and the end product – My only regret in terms of my kitchen remodel is that we did not meet Joanne sooner. I would have given the whole project to her. Thank you Joanne for truly making our home a Great Place.
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2 March 2016

When we moved into our brand new townhouse we needed help from the ground up. Anne walked through the house and knew instinctively what colour of paints to use, where wainscoting could be used to best effect, what type of window coverings to use on the different windows and much more. Anne's professionalism, integrity, creativity and enthusiasm will makes us clients for life. More...

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14 December 2015

I hired this company to help me define my space with my style. Joanne guided me while respecting my personal taste. She helped us step out of our comfort zone and transform our home. Her service is more than just business oriented, she has an amazing personality that is so great to work with. She is also available for questions and offers great advice. She has contacts in any service we need and refers us to the right places for what we are looking for. We will be using this company again for the rest of our home decor and renovations. Our friends and family that have visited our home are so impressed, that Joanne is definitely referred. More...

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10 September 2015

Joanne was a great pleasure to work with. We used her to do a large kitchen/powder room and main living space Reno. Joanne was able to provide not only great ideas and advice but helped us find our contractor and other trades as well. Joanne has many strengths but I feel her best skill is her ability to really listen to her clients. She was able to understand what our vision was for our kitchen Reno and helped us make it a reality. There were several times when Joanne was able to help us finalize a critical design decision/feature which is what now makes our kitchen so beautiful. I know our kitchen would not be the gem I find it to be today without her. She is great at communicating quickly to her clients by email, texts and by phone. I would recommend her to anyone and I look forward to working with her on our future Reno projects. More...

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12 August 2015

Ms. Joanne Padvaiskas was the best designer I have ever worked with. I have experienced five in total. She guided us through a kitchen renovation. She reads her clients well, she was available whenever a timely decision had to be made and she had the best ideas for the situation at hand. Our project was a complete success and her services to us were exceptional. Highly recommend her! More...

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20 July 2015

I have nothing but great things to say about Joanne of Wow Great Place.
She helped us transform our very outdated kitchen into a modern jewel that is both practical and beautiful.
Joanne is much more than a great kitchen designer, she helps to alleviate the stress caused by indecision (if you're like us) and helps to maintain focus during a big project.
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2 July 2015

Joanne came to give us some advice on a couple of small decisions that we were stuck on. She didn't have to stay long but really helped us to overcome a couple of hurdles. It was a delight to meet her and I highly recommend her. I will definitely call upon her again. Thanks Joanne. More...

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15 March 2015

As part of the remodel of the main floor of my 1960's cape cod to an open concept a full kitchen gut and remodel was always to be part of the plan. As soon as the structural plans/changes were approved I quickly realized I needed professional help with the kitchen design. Joanne did a terrific job listening and soliciting exactly what I wanted from my new kitchen and developed a plan that fit my needs/wants, made the most of my space and could be accomplished within my budget. She made the process easy, incorporated some changes and delivered a design that I love and is getting tons of compliments. The best money I spent on the kitchen portion of the renovation was the money spent to get Joanne's help with the design and flow of the space. More...

Reviewed on Houzz

22 February 2015

I found Joanne on Houzz and called her for a consultation to help with my kitchen remodelling project. She is absolutely wonderful to work with. Great personality, very resourceful, creative and generous. She's a pro at her craft and with over 20 years of experience, her stamp of approval on decisions we made gave me the confidence I was looking to go forward with the assurance I wasn't making any big mistakes I would later regret and have to live with for a long time! Already scheduled next appointment for future project! Definitely, 5 stars here!!!! More...

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7 January 2015

It is always a pleasure working with Joanne Padvaskis

She takes great care in understanding her client's needs. That makes

the selection process of carpets a positive experience.
I have worked on many projects with her and she is always full of energy.
A joy to work with.
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25 November 2014

The home that we had just purchased required a major renovation ( which would end up taking almost 10 months before moving in). The kitchen, in particular, with it's odd layout and dimensions, proved a challenge. We met with 2 other designers, but they left us uninspired. Then someone referred us to Joanne. Well, as they say, the third time is a charm|! We hit it off immediately. After our first meeting, it felt as if we were dealing with a friend that we had known for years.
In planning our new kitchen, what we didn't want was something either traditional, nor modern and trendy. We were after a design that was both contemporary and classic, something rather timeless. And it had to be functional. She quickly understood what we were going for and came up with an impressive, brilliant design. We then used the cabinet maker that she referred (we also met with others, getting multiple quotes), and were very happy with both the experience and the result. We were also flattered when our new kitchen was chosen to appear in a kitchen design magazine.
Throughout the renovation, we worked with Joanne on other parts of the house, and were constantly impressed with her ideas, suggestions and solutions. She's energetic, easy to work with, fun to be around, and brilliant in her design sense.

It was an absolute pleasure to work with her, and we recommend her highly. We just hope that she won't be too busy if we decide to move again...
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8 November 2014

We are a fireplace business and we worked with Joanne from WOW Great Place several times. We do have to deal with many designers, architects, contractors, and we can tell that working with Joanne is easy and we always have good communication. Also in the fireplace business, customers need to understand the products and their specifications, Joanne always have a good comprehension of the products and restrictions and she knows how to work around them. She looks in control of her projects. More...

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22 October 2014

I moved to Montreal from out of province, and Joanne helped me update my kitchen so that the work was completed before I moved in. She guided me through design choices and oversaw repair work, all while staying within budget. I highly recommend her services! More...

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29 September 2014

Put a call in to Joanne even before signing for my "new" place, September 2006. After our first meeting I knew that Joanne had to be on my team. I showed her my binder full of ideas and my list of wants. She saw my vision and understood it to a "T".

January 2007 the work began. We had to totally gut the first floor of a 100+ years old triplex in Montreal, Quebec. Working full time did not allow me the luxury to shop around for what was needed, not that I desired to do so, Joanne was God sent she took care of everything. We texted, emailed and talked on the phone. Many times I okayed items sight unseen knowing that we were on the same page.

July 2007 was the official move in and the end result was a home that my kids and I love to this day. Visitors to my home compliment the coziness and hominess. Thanks Joanne!!
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23 September 2014

We have been looking for a great designer for years! We did many renovations in our house, but never managed to find the ONE. ..the perfect designer/ project manager we were looking for...till we meet Joanne! Trust worthy, talented, creative and absolutely passionate about what she does! She listens and manages to create the spaces we had only dreamed of. Do we recommend her? Absolutely! It was delightful working with her...now we are ready to tackle the master bedroom and bathroom, exciting! Looking forward to working with Joanne again in October! More...

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23 September 2014

Joanne, owner of Wow Great Place is not only a highly personable, friendly, terrific person who is totally on the ball, but an achiever, a doer and great fun to be around and to work with.

Joanne turned my home into a place to be completely proud of. This process took no time at all. Joanne is functional, an expert on color and design and I am thrilled to have met her.

I recommend Joanne highly. She is honest, punctual and has a great eye for decorating and achieving the goals of her clients.

Today, I am proud to entertain in my home due to Joanne's expertise and marvelous input. She only deals with people who are passionate, honest and readily available to please.

Joanne has a flair for knowing what an individual is looking for. She assesses the situation and then puts her heart and soul into the project.

Joanne is a pro with both a hammer and inspiring ideas.

I thank Joanne profusely for being a warm, caring consultant, designer and friend.
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9 September 2014

Joanne renovated our kitchen and did a great job. We desperately wanted an island in our kitchen and she made it happen.
Work was on schedule. Everything went great according to plan.
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29 August 2014

Joanne from Wow Great Place worked with us through the construction and design of our custom home in Brossard, Quebec. She helped us tackle decisions every step of the way from the floor plan, to paint colours, lighting choices and the kitchen layout. The final result was spectacular!
She is down to earth and fun to work with and was happy to answer our many questions, any time of day or night. She was always willing to meet us at various showrooms and come on site to finalize decisions. She worked alongside our builder to ensure that everything fell into place, right down to the height of each light fixture. She even managed to impress our builder with her knowledge. She also helped us come to decisions that both my husband and I could agree on!

We had a fantastic experience working with Joanne and look forward to continuing to work with her for many years to come!
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2 June 2014

Joanne was a godsend during our kitchen renovation. I had a few very firm ideas of what I wanted: 1) IKEA cabinets; 2) a galley layout; and 3) a breakfast bar incorporated into a long run of quartz countertop.

Beyond that, I was in the weeds, and Joanne provided invaluable guidance in everything from finalizing the layout to selecting materials and colours for our reno.

Selecting the "right" porcelain floor tile was a real challenge. I spent a couple of weeks looking, on my own, before I asked Joanne for help. She came with me to a few stores and we found the perfect one in a single afternoon. She helped me pull together a beautiful colour palette of greys and creams. She also suggested the finishing touches, such as walnut doors on an accent cabinet. Now i have a serene, functional and beautiful kitchen!

Through the entire process, Joanne was patient with my thousand questions and "second guessings." She has a great sense of humour which made the process fun, and she is a consummate professional whom I would recommend most highly!
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20 February 2014

Isn't it funny how you can look at a room in your house one day and say to
yourself "Oh boy - this is looking old". My husband and I decided after 20

years or so of our old living room/dining room that it was time to freshen
it up. We had a vision of what we wanted, but were both so overwhelmed by
the project, we felt we needed someone to guide us. I found Joanne on Houzz
and knew from our first meeting that this was going to work. She was
attentive and considerate to our requests to keep many pieces and objects
that had sentimental value. Joanne was a pleasure to shop fabrics and
furniture with and even when we were hesitant with our choices she knew what
we had picked told our "story" and we trusted her. She often served as a
sounding board as we emailed ideas and pictures back and forth. Joanne
guided us through every step with humour, patience and professionalism. I
am so glad we had the chance to work with her and look forward to the next
project! and our living room?..."Wow" it is beautiful!
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22 December 2013

My husband and I moved into our home June 2013. We immediately recognized a growing list of upgrades and renovations for our 60 year old home. Turning to a interior designer we worked with in Ottawa, she recommended contacting WowGreatPlace here in the Montreal area. I met with Joanne around August and I immediately knew I could easily work with her and trust her guidance. Joanne had an excellent sense of how much interaction and support I required embarking on our renovation list. I had a good sense of what we needed for a major basement renovation but just did not know how to achieve this goal. Joanne professionally (and with an excellent sense of humour!) guided us through the process and nudged us to take a few steps further to achieve a more refined end result. She recommended excellent contractors who were great to work with and completed an excellent basement space for us. While we had the contractors on site, we added a few extra upgrades to other areas of the house and are very happy with the results.
Joanne can recommend excellent suppliers to provide what is needed for various projects. She takes your budget into consideration but will nudge you into a sensible decision if she feels you should step up financial choices for a better end result. We went over budget for our basement project, however we are extremely satisfied with how it all turned out, money well spent!
I look forward to working with Joanne again in the near future when we are ready to tackle our next major renovation project - the hideous upstairs bathroom!
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28 November 2013

Working with Joanne was a pleasure. She was enthusiastic, professional and showed great attention to detail. We were renovating 2 bathrooms at the same time which could have been an overwhelming and stressful experience. Joanne made the process enjoyable and guided me in making choices that reflected my style as well as my budget. I also went with the contractor she had recommended and was very happy I did. They worked very well as a team and came in on time and on budget. The results are beautiful and I would recommend Joanne and WOW whole-heartedly. More...

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19 November 2013

Working with Joanne was an absolute pleasure! From the moment I contacted her I was impressed by her professionalism, enthusiasm and positive energy. She listened to my ideas, added her own, and genuinely made me feel like a valued client and partner in our project which included a major master ensuite reno, powderroom upgrade and kitchen make-over. She was accessible, accountable and always on top of things, day or night. She acted as my designer, project manager and part-time psychologist (whenever I got cold feet) - if I had to do it all over again I wouldn't change a thing. Thanks to Joanne, wow I now have a great place! More...

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24 September 2013

I live overseas (China) and hired Wow Great Place to renovate our future family home in Westmount. As we are away for another couple of years I needed the property to look fresh and neutral but not personal so we could put it on the rental market. The house was well maintained by the previous owners but dated especially the kitchen. I didn't want to put in a new kitchen so tasked Joanne with making a 30 year old kitchen look great for as little money as possible. Well WOW - what a job!!! It looks fantastic - new shiny appliances, modern light fixtures and a fantastic new floor. It really it looks amazing. Joanne managed everything for me remotely and even factoring in her fees I know she saved me a fortune. This was a big job on a very tight budget and her creativity and understanding of the big picture meant she delivered and exceeded our expectations. On top of it all I had fun with her and enjoyed the project. I can't wait for part two - when we get to renovate for us and we will be using Joanne without a doubt. If you are looking for someone who is high energy, on the ball and not afraid of a tough task (big or small) than I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Joanne from Wow Great Place. More...

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16 August 2013

Working with Joanne was incredible. She was fun to be with and fully respectful of all the parameters that I laid out. The end result was a beautiful living room that now constitutes one of my favourite places on the planet! Joanne recommends wonderful people in the trades and facilitates all communications with them. She is truly a talented designer. More...

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17 December 2012

WOW Great Place truly is a professional design service. Their creativity, attention to detail and impecable customer service is what defines them. They are vey much in tune with current trends as well as at the forefront of new products and materials in the industry. They also demand a high level of quality from the sub trades and suppliers they choose to work with. Overall a very positive experience. Would not hesitate to recommend to anyone looking for a WOW great space. More...

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17 December 2012

Joanne frequently brings her customers to my store to select product from my inventory. She is professional, patient, and respectful of their needs but she also makes the experience fun for the customers and for me. When she's not around her customers rave about her! More...

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18 November 2012

Simply fabulous! That describes Joanne of WOW Great Place. Joanne has helped us with several projects over the past few years and we have always been more that satisfied. We recently needed to have our roof shingles replaced, and decided it might be time to update the look of the house by painting the siding and front door at the same time. Joanne selected the colours and WOW - what a difference! Aside from her incredible design expertise, Joanne is a true professional with a warm and caring manner. Five stars plus, for sure! More...

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