What They’re Saying
“Working on design ideas for our build with Samena was a dream!
We started in the kitchen and it grew from there. What I appreciate most, beyond her candor and demeanour, is that she listens to your ideas and makes it come alive, literally before your eyes.
Her experience and personal art form played key roles in helping me make the right choices for our build. She truly is a gem and I cannot wait for us to walk through our ideas in real life when our future home completes!”
“I was stuck.
I knew what I liked, but couldn’t put it all together.
That’s where the design part comes in; fresh eyes that know how and why each element in a room does, or doesn’t, work with the other elements.
My consultation was like looking through a lens that put everything into focus.
I got answers to all my questions, pointed in the right direction, and a realistic To Do list that I’m having fun working on!”
“I had an incredible experience working with Hart Hous!
She turned my house into a home and everyone that comes by thinks that I live in a magazine photoshoot.
As a general contractor, I work with interior designers on a daily basis and the service and quality provided by Hart Hous is without question the best I have ever experienced.”
“We loved the final design that Samena planned for us!
We had a solarium that we wanted to turn into a pantry space for extra storage for food, kitchen appliances and baking requirements and we wanted the space to stay light, bright and spacious.
She really listened to our needs and our vision for our space and helped it become a reality by creating a plan for us that factored in our budget.
We couldn’t be happier with how it turned out and we can’t thank Samena enough!”
“Our small living space wasn’t working and we didn’t know how to change it.
Samena suggested a few critical furniture moves and some side curtains to frame the window view we’d been ignoring, added a standing lamp we would never have chosen but fits perfectly and mapped out the addition of two area rugs.
The results?
A comfy reading corner for two, plus cats, a sitting area to visit with friends, an open feel and a much greater sense of “Welcome Home!” every time we come in the door. Simple inexpensive changes that have made a huge difference!”
“I hired Samena to help design and select the furnishings in my home.
She took each room on with a very detailed and professional approach. What I really appreciated through the process was her excellent taste and attention to detail. Samena worked well within the budget she was given and worked diligently to make sure all the vendors supplied what they’d promised.
She is a very good listener and puts her customers first.”
“I couldn’t have had a better experience with Hart Hous.
Samena transformed my 650 sq ft apartment from four walls into a home that I’m excited to live in. After completing the colour block on my wall, she gave me a template to use for ongoing improvements and inspiration. I now have a clear vision of how I want my place to look. No longer do I purchase random odds and ends, Hart Hous has given me the tools to purchase with intent and see my home come together.”
“Having Samena design the custom closets and built-in cabinetry for our 1930s home was the best decision we could have made!
She was able to take our scattered ideas and transform them into a very detailed and cohesive set of plans. Samena worked brilliantly with the pitched ceilings and awkward angles of our second floor and we were very impressed with her attention to detail and ability to optimize our unique space.
Her creativity and passion for design are just outstanding!”
“Samena helped us prioritize projects/ideas for improving the design/feel of our apartment.
Having moved many many times in our lives, after biting the bullet and purchasing a condo we realized we never really “settled” in to a living space before, and weren’t sure how to make the space feel like our own.
Samena’s process helped us answer important questions about what we were looking to improve and why.
In the hour she spent checking out our space, she provided truly wonderful feedback and ideas, and we’ve already started the work to implement some of them.
She never pushed her own products or agenda, and I truly felt like she understood our challenges and goals.
If you’re like us, are new to the design game and just need a nudge or expert advice on impactful changes you could make to your space, Samena is someone you want to connect with!”
“Working with Samena is a lot of fun!
We engaged Samena to help us with the design elements of a major home renovation. She brought a great combination of enthusiasm, creativity and practicality to the project. Samena created bathroom and kitchen floor plans that achieved the functions we were looking for as well as additional features we hadn’t even thought of. When choosing colours and finishes, she understood our vision and encouraged us to take the necessary risks to achieve it.
We look forward to future design projects with Samena!”
“Working with Samena was one of the very best decisions we made with our home.
She is knowledgeable, creative, professional and makes it a lot of fun! Samena has a wonderful ability to understand the goals and expectations of her clients and to deliver a product which is unique to each individual.
My husband even enjoyed our many many hours of choosing colors, fabrics and furniture... that is a feat in and of itself!”
“I was opening a salon, so it was crucial that we find a way to set ourselves apart visually by creating a space that could be timeless and fashion focused. I would have found this task next to impossible, paralyzed by endless options in the interior decor world. Samena created the perfect vision board that put my mind to rest, completely.
It was as though she reached inside my brain and figured out what was most important to me.”
“Samena from Hart Hous is a complete rockstar and such a joy to work with.
She gave new life to my dining room, breakfast nook and upstairs hallway with a colour palette and design recommendations that I would never have even been able to imagine on my own.
She designed and executed funky colour blocks on the walls that pull the spaces together and never fail to get comments from visitors. She found furniture and other pieces that drew from those colours to create cohesive spaces that I now love spending time in.
Her passion and excitement for her work is palpable and infectious. It’s totally changed the way I see my home.”
“Working with Samena on several custom projects in our home was a pleasure from to start to finish.
Samena took the time to help us focus our vision by asking detailed questions about our needs and wants and providing details sketches in return. Samena also recommended a top-notch contractor to build these projects and we couldn’t be happier with our experience working with her.”
“I enjoyed transforming my house into a home with Samena’s direction, knowledge and advice. She delivered a sense of style that was needed for our home. Not only is Samena amazing at her job, she is very personable and fun to be around. What I enjoyed the most about working with her was how she respected our style while gently pushing us outside our comfort zone.
She is truly a gifted designer!”
“With only drawings, measurements and pictures of our in-progress lake house renovation, Samena understood our vision.
With her skill, expertise and professionalism, the interior of our dream house is now exactly what we wanted. Samena’s design acumen for space, perspective and cohesiveness - plus her ability to recommend several choices for each space - made the process exciting and enjoyable! Her vast knowledge of products, her ability to go outside the box and her perceptiveness to keep us on task helped us make decisions easily... she is outstanding.”
“Samena has an incredible eye and a natural talent that I can only dream of.
She has the ability to listen to what you are saying, but also what you don’t even know how to explain.
She then gives the most thoughtful, simple and imaginative solutions to your design problem.
I am so thrilled with what she came up in our short time together and I can’t wait to put her solutions into action and then have her back to tackle the next room!”
“Couldn’t love my place more. Couldn’t love working with Samena at Hart Hous more!
We worked together on a kitchen renovation - my first ever reno. Samena’s process, punch for colour and careful eye, and attention to detail made the reno so smooth. I am so happy with the end result - a thoughtful, funky, well-designed kitchen on budget.
Thank you Hart Hous!”
“Hiring Samena as a colour consultant when we were planning to paint was the single best decision we made after moving into our new home.
We didn’t know where to begin and Samena helped through the process in a way that was so easy that it turned a stressful experience into a fun one. The end result is a perfect reflection of our personal style, that we truly never would have been able to realize without her guidance. On top of supporting us through the colour selection and placement process, she also gave us invaluable advice about the overall process of designing our home. We went from feeling totally overwhelmed and lost, to confident about all the design and decor decisions we make.
We absolutely love our home and we really feel like we owe that to Samena.”
“Samena came on board my renovation project on very short notice.
Her quick ability to understand the vision & preferences for the project was amazing after the initial consultation.
My family & I are so happy with our home.
A big thanks to Samena!”
“I had made a few paint colour and decorating mistakes before calling in the expert advice of Samena, and her guidance made the world of a difference!
I worked with Samena on paint colour options, furniture selection and some DIY ideas for improvements around my condo.
She really helped me narrow in on a style and was able to capture exactly what I was hoping to accomplish with my space.
She makes the experience really fun!”
“It was great working with Hart Hous on my renovation project.
Samena took the time to listen to what we were after and work with us towards a great solution that we love.
I would work with Hart Hous again and definitely recommend them.”