weekly design inspiration: how to find Ottawa’s top interior designer
Finding the right interior designer can completely transform how you experience your home. Whether you live in Ottawa, the Ottawa Valley, elsewhere in Canada, the USA, or beyond, choosing the right designer ensures your home reflects both your lifestyle and your story.
If you’re beginning your search for the best interior designer in Ottawa, Canada, or across North America, here’s what to look for—and how Candace Plotz Design can help bring your vision to life.
look for proven experience
Experience is key when selecting an interior designer. The best designers understand how to balance architecture, function, and feeling—whether working on a city home in Ottawa, a lakeside property in the Ottawa Valley, or a vacation retreat abroad.
When researching designers in Ottawa and beyond:
Review their portfolio to ensure their work reflects quality and range.
Look for published projects in national and international design publications.
Read client reviews to understand their approach and client satisfaction.
At Candace Plotz Design, we offer luxury residential interior design services across Ottawa, the Ottawa Valley, and throughout Canada and the U.S., creating homes that feel effortlessly elevated and deeply personal.
choose a designer with a defined process
Designing or renovating your home—no matter where you’re located—requires a clear, trusted process. A professional interior designer should guide you from concept to completion with confidence and clarity.
Our studio’s signature process begins with a Discovery Call, followed by an in-depth consultation to uncover your goals, aesthetic, and priorities. From there, we manage each phase—from space planning and custom millwork to sourcing and styling—whether we’re designing in Ottawa or remotely for clients across North America.
work with an expert
Hiring a local Ottawa or Ottawa Valley interior designer offers unmatched advantages. Designers who live and work in your region have deep knowledge of local architecture, climate, and lifestyle—and strong connections with trusted craftspeople and suppliers.
At Candace Plotz Design, we collaborate with the region’s leading builders and artisans while also managing projects across Canada and the U.S. Our relationships with industry partners allow us to deliver a consistent level of quality, no matter where your home is located.
consider recognition, reputation, and reach
When searching for the best interior designer in Ottawa—or anywhere—look for proven credibility. Recognition from respected publications and platforms signals a designer’s consistency, creativity, and attention to detail.
Candace Plotz Design has been featured in Style at Home, The Spruce, MyDomaine, The Interior Collective, Ottawa at Home, and regularly on CTV Morning Live. Our work is known for blending modern sensibility with timeless warmth—reflecting each client’s unique way of living, whether in Canada, the USA, or abroad.
begin your design journey wherever You Are
If you’re looking for an Ottawa interior designer, an Ottawa Valley interior designer, or a studio that takes on projects across Canada, the USA, and beyond, Candace Plotz Design would be delighted to collaborate with you.
Explore our Portfolio to view recent projects, or Contact Us to schedule a consultation. Wherever you call home, we’ll help you create a space that’s beautifully designed, deeply personal, and built to last.