Testimonials - Da Ponte Design

“We retained your services to help us design and execute a planned renovation of our basement. At the same time, we were also interested in updating our main floor living space.

As you are well aware, we had no experience with design and felt somewhat daunted by the task. We appreciated your professional attitude and extensive knowledge. We were first impressed by your warm and friendly manner. By asking relevant questions, you were quickly able to grasp our style preferences as well as our lifestyle and then design a space that suited our needs. We appreciated your expertise in then helping us to choose all the appropriate materials for each of the rooms. Finally, your ability to choose paint colours and then finishing accents resulted in each room having the warm, family friendly atmosphere we were striving for. It was a pleasure working with you on such a project.

I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending your services to anyone who has a design need. I found it refreshing to work with a designer who could make suggestions about choices knowing my style preferences. In a project of this magnitude, the choices seem endless to those of us who are uninitiated and yet, with your help, the choices became clear very quickly. Not only was your expertise a real time saver, but it resulted in a renovation that we are proud of. The more we live in our home, the more we are thankful for your help in renovating it into more than we had imagined.

We wish you continued success in your business."

Dr. A. Hansen

wood textures "We just wanted to thank you for the superb work da ponte design did in completing the renovations to our ski chalet. We are so happy with the results!

What we really appreciated were the suggestions you offered to improve how we could use our space. The workmanship was excellent and you were sensitive to staying within the budget limit we had set.

When our guests visit us at the chalet, they are so surprised at the transformation of the space. It was your ideas and work that made that happen.

The next time we need work done, our first call will be to da ponte design.”

Mr. M. & Mrs. M. Bertagnolli

“Thanks very much for doing this. We were stuck on what to do and are again pleased you were able to come up with something that both of us agreed on.”

Mr. M. Manion

“I have recently started working with Marion from da ponte design and immediately felt her creativity and energy were contagious. We worked on a large commercial project and Marion's colour selection and ideas transformed the TVB offices into a piece of art.

I attended 2 meetings with Marion and the clients and was impressed at how comfortable and confident she was as she proposed her ideas. Marion listened to the clients and, when changes occurred, handled them professionally and addressed them right away.

During this project Marion was easily accessible and quick to respond to any questions or concerns we had. I am looking forward to our next project together and will highly recommend da ponte design to all my clients."

Ms. Vicky Hare, Owner - Blue Design Painting

"We greatly benefited from Marion’s design experience and expertise. She did a lot of the leg work which was of incredible assistance to us. She had wonderful connections for sourcing of materials.

Marion is an exceptionally well organized, efficient and capable of keeping things on track and on time throughout the project. Cheerful and positive , Marion made what could have been an overwhelming array of decisions, very manageable.”

Ms. A. Caskey

“da ponte design had completed an extensive renovation of our first floor, including an entirely new kitchen, and structural and cosmetic changes in the dining and living rooms, as well as the entrance hallway.

Marion da Ponte was attentive to every detail with a “can do” attitude that proved invaluable in our older home renovation, where challenges were sometimes encountered after demolition.

In addition to providing design and selection advice overall (as well as during appliance/flooring/cabinetry etc. shopping excursions), Marion also fulfills the role of Project Manager. During our renovation, we received regular updates on the work completed as well as what was scheduled for the week. Marion was also extremely approachable and helpful with questions that we had throughout the entire process.

The bottom line—da ponte design is highly recommended for those who are only interested in first class work and results!”

Ms. T. Treutler

“Thank you for all the renovation and design work you did for us.

The addition to the front of our 1920’s house was beautifully done. We continue to receive compliments from our guests with regards to the “seamless” appearance and feel of the addition; in fact once inside our home, they have a very difficult time distinguishing the new rooms from the original ones.

We do—and will always—recommend the services of da ponte design to our friends and colleagues.”

Mrs. S. James

Thank you so much for the hard work and effort you put in to getting my new condo live-in ready.

I appreciated your help in picking the new counter top that was installed and that matched the island you had built for me. The extra storage under the island works really well too.

The special shelving in the kitchen is awesome. With the lack of storage in my particular kitchen, these shelves and your idea to add them were truly a god-send.

I am enjoying my condo and will always remember the help, suggestions, and work you so graciously supplied.

Ms. R. Shrott

“The design services of da ponte design assisted us in planning our electrical layout of the entire house as well as choosing our paint colours. She has an absolute gift for design and combines that gift with her natural “people skills.”

Ms. V. Papageorgiou

"Marion has the vision to convert a neutral coloured office suite into a creative and inspiring space! She worked with our existing carpet and furniture colours and “gave life” to our dated environment. Marion was professional, helpful and fun to work with. She provided a comprehensive proposal outlining options, colour concepts with three colour palettes for our consideration, and more. She worked closely with us to accommodate our employees’ colour preferences to arrive at the final colour selection. The execution of the painting project was flawless, the painters were experienced, worked quickly with very little disruption to our daily routines and their work was perfection. We love our new colourful space!

Television Bureau of Canada

"We are thrilled with the results from both projects (Toronto city home and cottage in Gravenhurst)! They have stood the test of time in that we still enjoy and are pleased with the design combinations and choices. The other good thing is Marion knew where the right products were, and she took the hassle out of the selections and shopping.

Mr. P. Rummell

"da ponte design assisted us when we moved into our new home recently. Marion was a fantastic help!

We needed several things to be done at our new house: painting, closet organizers, new carpet, wiring for surround sound, new blinds, some new window treatments and Marion helped us with all of it.

She coordinated and monitored the trades ensuring that we had quotes from various sources before we made decisions. She was onsite to oversee the work freeing us up so that we didn't have to take time away from our jobs. She also prepared two or three colour schemes for us to choose from, and coordinated with the painting company.

Marion helped us place furniture and gave advice on specific pieces even going so far as to take us shopping and email us with options when she came across something.

We are so pleased with the results. The house looks fantastic in no small part to Marion's work. She was a pleasure to work with; she listened to our concerns and asked questions to clarify our needs. When she said something would be done, it was; and if there wa a problem she let us know beforehand. No surprises.

I would happily recommend da ponte design"

Mr. M. & Mrs. M. Bertagnolli