"Before selecting "Wow Great Place" I had sent e-mails to several other design companies asking for specific information. Most of the replies were very vague and in general rather uninformative and uninviting. Already intimidated by the whole process, this served as a turn off for us. The one exception was the response from "Wow Great Place" - the reply was warm and friendly and, most importantly, very informative."
"Wow Great Place" has been designing and decorating terrific spaces for clients in Ottawa and Montreal for over 15 years.
With a roster of excellent trades people to make your project a reality, we are dedicated to providing an unparalleled level of service, all with the goal of creating a space you will love coming home to, each and every day.
The "Wow Great Place" team would be pleased to help you, whether you require a one-time consultation to generate design ideas, or something more involved such as a full redesign of a kitchen or living space.
Joanne Padvaiskas,
Design Consultant
Founder of Wow Great Place Inc.
Joanne began her design career in the early nineties in Montreal, which is her home base. She expanded WGP to include Ottawa in 2002. She travels regularly between the two cities, serving clients and overseeing projects in both metropolitan areas.
She is an accredited member of the "Canadian Decorators' Association." (CDECA)
Joanne has helped countless homeowners over the years with everything from paint colour selection to full scale, "tear-out the walls" renovations.
She lectures regularly on the topic of design and decorating, and has been a guest speaker at Algonquin College, the Canada Revenue Agency, and WITNC (Women in the New Century.) Her informative yet humorous seminars at WITNC have consistently been among the most popular workshops offered at the annual conference.
She gives back to the design community by holding Q&A sessions for decorating students at local colleges and participating as a mentor for students doing their practicums. She also donated her time and talents on the Bruce House Designer Showcase.
Her work has been featured in magazines and newspapers, and she is interviewed regularly on various topics of decorating and design. She has also been approached on several occasions to host her own television show! Stay tuned for news on that front!
Kelly is based out of Ottawa, and has created fabulous spaces for many happy WGP clients! She has terrific design sense, graduating at the top of her class at Algonquin College. She can handle every aspect of your project with design-savvy flair. She has a love of textiles, an eye for colour and a superior knowledge of art. She has designed kitchens, bathrooms, built-ins, and is in her element when selecting every piece of furniture, art and accessories going into a space. Her enthusiasm and creativity make her a pleasure to have working on your home.
Emily is based out of Ottawa, and graduated with Honours from Algonquin College. She also has a Fine Arts background, and is an accomplished artist. She has an innate sense of colour, and does beautiful renderings and concept sketches for those that need that extra step to help visualize the finished product. Her passion for design is evident in everything she does. Ask her what her favourite part of design is, and she'll tell you it's spatial planning, drawing, working with fabrics, picking colours, selecting finishes, furniture, really everything! Emily is a joy to work with, and you will love having her work on your home.
