My husband and I were searching for well-made, stylish furniture all over Winnipeg. It seemed that…read moreeverywhere we went (the big name stores) had okay looking furniture made with particle board and cheap materials. We heard about Elan through a friend and ended up buying all of our furniture (couch, chair and storage ottoman) from there. Not only is everything made in Winnipeg, it's made with high quality materials and a hardwood frame. You also get to pick out your fabrics so you can custom design your furniture. The staff is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. They care as much about how good something will look in your home as you do. For the price (which is extremely comparable to every major store), you get 5x the quality and style. We love Elan!

Very disappointed in this company. I took a risk on a local company and regret it! This chair cost…read moreme $3000, a major purchase I waited years to make. I'm an older woman with no children -- the chair has hardly been used. Unfortunately, after just over a year, flaws have come up in the upholstry. Elan/Verve Design + Workshop doesn't stand behind their product in any way. They want $1,400 to fix it. No offer of any kind of help other than to look for a cheaper upholstery shop to do repairs, but haven't heard back in 2 months. I expected so much better in quality and service. Save your money.

Fireside designed and built a kitchen reno for my 100 year old house. The kitchen footprint was…read morereally small and I had been struggling to come up with a design for 3 years, and they came up with something amazing and innovative in a week! During the build, I communicated mostly via email, and they always responded within 24 hours. All the trades were skilled, did quality work, and kept a clean site. I did end up over budget, but that was due to a number of structural issues that were only revealed when the walls were opened. I would definitely use this company again for any future work.

From the owner: Fireside is a Winnipeg-based design and build company specializing in custom residential and…read morecommercial renovations.'

Be prepared to PAY big bucks here for not a whole lot. $ 400 to take measurements of an existing…read morekitchen? Really. Watch your bill for double charges as well. Charged for everything including setting up the samples and PUTTING THEM AWAY. Really the highest price person in the company is putting away a handful of samples? If you don't like the original design provided, you will be charged all over again for another. Then be prepared to be charged for services not provided either. We didn't even look at flooring samples, but I was charged for this as well. I was even charged for the time I called to book an appointment! I wouldn't complain, IF the owner had at least discussed my issues with me. But after several months, no return calls/emails. There are plenty of other great designers in this talented city. Look for them.

From the owner: Everitt Design is a full-service interior design firm specializing in architectural interior…read morespaces. The hallmarks of Everitt Design have been creative design solutions, innovative use of materials and attention to detail. Whether serving the private homeowner or organization, we believe that a successful project is one that enhances the architecture and reflects the unique character and desires of our clients. As design is an interactive process requiring the ability to listen, synthesize and respond to a wide range of demands & requirements, we tailor the level of service to each client, project type & budget to foster the optimal working relationship. We work closely with our clients and highly skilled trades people to not only design exceptional spaces, but also problem solve, bringing innovative solutions to the table. Our diverse portfolio includes new home design, additions, renovations, condominiums, lofts, corporation offices, retail space and healthcare facilities.

I never know what to expect at these boutique furniture places but I was happily surprised by the…read morevery friendly service I received here. The staff were not snooty, which can happen *cough* "Kesay". I digress. The store is pretty compact and sells window treatments, furniture pieces and artwork. This store would be somehow similar to Design Manitoba but smaller in physical size. Though the items here seem to be a bit more eclectic. It's a stand alone store located on St. Mary's across from St. Vital Mall just south of the Burger King. A great plus is that they are open daily. Worth a visit if you're looking for stuff for the house.

Horrible experience... the owner measured our windows and their installers told me that the…read moremeasurements were wrong. Because of this the final installation had the blinds at awkward angles and looking overall sloppy. The installers also did significant damage to the dry wall while installing the blinds and ensured me that they were installed securely. A couple days later, the valance FELL ON ME while I was retracting the blinds, which both injured my hand and bent the valance. They then proceeded to charge me the full amount without me knowing nor my authorization nor providing me a receipt.

My mom and I have bought many pieces from Lindsay Steek over the years. They are heirloom pieces I…read moretreasure everyday. A white slipcover shabby chic couch I bought about 10 years ago has stood up to a family and is still the favored place to go for comfort. Every piece I bought is treasured, as they were expensive, but I wouldn't have it any other way. Judith and Lindsay have been top notch at getting our homes looking fabulous.

This store is the ONLY place in Winnipeg with high end furniture. If you want quality and…read morebeautiful this is the place to go. They have tons of interesting things in the store on Academy road but I have always done custom ordering to get the exact dimensions and finish I am looking for. This is where where they truly excel. You can literally get anything you could imagine from them. The wait time is reasonable usually about a month. Lake of the woods, Falcon, West hawk, Clear Lake, Tuxedo, River Heights, Victoria Beach, anywhere you see gorgeous homes and properties you will likely see something from Lindsey Steek. Talented, and really the only option for top end design in the city. The price is a reflection of this but you get what you pay for, and as a longstanding client I can say the service is incredible.

A word of caution to designers / drafters whom are considering whether or not to work with this…read morefirm - drawings were contracted out to me that I have not been paid for. Upon completion of the drawings, all communication with the designer ceased and I have received no communication since. I was in communication with the designer regarding two projects. I believe that she misremembered her instructions regarding the two jobs and mixed them up. We discussed the completion of a reflected ceiling plan at length, for one job, and discussed the completion of millwork drawings for the other. When I completed the millwork drawings for the second job, she was disappointed that I had not completed a reflected ceiling plan for the project - however, we only ever discussed the completion of a reflected ceiling plan for the first job. It is extremely unfortunate that the designer did not return any of my emails, calls, or voicemails, as I believe we could have discussed this and she would have realized that this is what happened, as I did notice she would get details and information confused as times, but always corrected herself when it was pointed out to her. Please keep in mind that you may not be paid for work you complete for this designer, and may not be able to reach the designer to discuss why you have not received your payment after the fact.

We needed a local company to help us design our dream home and a friend recommended K3 Design…read more We're so happy he did. K3 Design was absolutely wonderful to work with! They were extremely professional, courteous, and knowledgeable. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a pro for their next project. Thank you K3!