FAQ
Here are some frequently asked questions. If you do not find the answer to your question, please contact us.
- What is CDECA and is Mona Bartmanovich a member?
- What does your slogan "Friendly and Unpretentious Decorating Services" mean?
- Do you offer interior decorating services in French as well as English?
- Is Wind & Water familiar with environmentally friendly (green) decorating?
- What types of renovation services are available?
- Will a kitchen renovation add value to my home?
- What are your decorating rates and fees?
- I've been looking into hiring a design professional for quite some time and noticed that there can be a huge range in fees from people in this field. Why is that?
- What is Feng Shui?
- Does balance mean everything must be equal?
- Are dried flowers good to have in a room?
- To enjoy Feng Shui do I need to be a minimalist?
- How do you define clutter?
- What is CDECA and is Mona Bartmanovich a member?
- The Canadian Decorators' Association ("CDECA") is a professional not-for-profit Association representing both Student and Accredited decorators and designers across Canada. Mona Bartmanovich, CEO of Wind & Water is a proud member of the Association and thereby credited as a qualified decorating professional. For more information about CDECA, please visit the official CDECA website.
- What does your slogan "Friendly and Unpretentious Decorating Services" mean?
- Mona prides herself on truly listening to your needs, see your vision, and convert it into a cohesive plan. This is accomplished in a relaxed, non-intimidating environment. Mona is a unique decorator in that she endeavours to make all her clients feel comfortable while providing outstanding professional interior decorating services.
- Do you offer interior decorating services in French as well as English?
- Yes! Mona is bilingual and fluent in both English and French. She would be more than happy to provide her unique and friendly decorating services in either language.
- Is Wind & Water familiar with environmentally friendly (green) decorating?
- Mona is proud to offer eco/green decorating which will be customized to suit the needs of each client. Eco/Green interior decorating is the perfect choice for people concerned with products that negatively affect the environment, who have allergies/asthma, and those who want to live/work in clean and environmentally friendly spaces. Please see our Eco/Green Decorating page for further information.
- What types of renovation services are available?
- Wind & Water is proud to offer 'Conception to Completion' Renovations for part or whole home renovations! The process begins with an initial consultation to determine the vision, scope, and budget of the project. We can turn your current dated space into a stylish and contemporary solution that is right for you whether it be a kitchen, powder room, or bed room. Please see our Conception to Completion Renovations page for further details or our Renovations Portfolio for images of past projects.
- Will a kitchen renovation add value to my home?
- Absolutely! Although one must be mindful of not over-spending on any renovation when considering re-sale. This does not apply If you are planning on living in your home for a very long time. Please see our Kitchen Renovations page for more information on our 'conception to completion' renovations.
- What are your decorating rates and fees?
- We offer competitive rates for our professional decorating services and accept cash or cheque. A complete list is located on our Rates & Fees page.
- I've been looking into hiring a design professional for quite some time and noticed that there can be a huge range in fees from people in this field. Why is that?
- Design and decorating professionals will often base their fee schedules on one or any of the following:
- Project Scope and Size: this translates to more sourcing, drawing reviews and responsibilities over-all
- Experience, Creative Ability/Vision/Talent and Reputation: how many years one has been in the field, portfolio work, referals and word of mouth.
- Training/Special Skills/Educational Background
The most important thing to consider is what your needs are and finding the right fit. Other than direct referals/word of mouth, some ways of narrowing down your choices in a design professional, is by checking out their portfolio work, reading testimonials and checking out their work locally-if possible. Having a professional who listens and works very well with their client is extremely important. By emailing or calling and letting them know what you need, you can often see/feel how you will connect with your potential decorator.
- What is Feng Shui?
- Feng Shui is an ancient Chinese art of orienting objects and towns to promote a healthy flow of chi. Its postulate is that all areas, large and small, have a distinctive energy that is guidable by rearranging objects (eg, removing an ornament from an apartment, or adding one to a particular corner of a room). To be avoided is: clutter, dark corners, gloomy colours, low ceilings, and sharp, pointed objects.
- Does balance mean everything must be equal?
- No! If something in a room is not centered add visual weight on the opposing side with artwork, accessories, or an object with similar height as its opposite.
- Are dried flowers good to have in a room?
- In Feng Shui, dried, dead flowers are a huge energy drain. By removing and discarding them you help to increase your potential and well-being.
