What our clients say about us...

"Individually, Peter and Lizzie are extraordinarily gifted people.    Together their talents provide clients an electric combination, taking imaginative ideas to exquisite execution.   In two widely different assignments, one residential and one in a public space, they were consistently creative, professional, responsive to multiple   stakeholders, and completely dedicated to ensuring the smallest detail   was addressed.   They took a space in our home and, uplifting what was there and augmenting it thoughtfully with other pieces, created a room that is inviting, useful and suits our own tastes and long term needs, not the latest issue of a magazine.    In a school setting, they took a large, uninviting and underused common area and created a vibrant warm space which is now the "Go To" location, populated with pieces new and found, but all designed for both comfort and eye- catching style. Tying it together, they created stunning custom wall art and a sculpture unique to the themes and location of the room all in remarkably quick time.   Going forward, Peter and Lizzie would be my first call in any design project."

K. Ramsay

"Always professional, timely and unbelievably creative, Peter and Lizzie Shanks of Heartspace Design were a pleasure to work with on our recent remodeling project. Their understanding of our unique needs and wishes as a school were phenomenal.  Their creativity and resourcefulness abound."

S. McMahon, Lakefield College School

"We all love our new room! After expressing what our needs were for the room, Lizzie created a space that I couldn't have imagined. Peter's carpentry and refinishing talents helped create the perfect pieces that fit well in the room. The living room is now more comfortable and functional than ever before.   An added benefit I didn't see coming, is how simple it is to keep the room in order.   Cleaning has never been so easy and delightful. It was a blast working with both of you!"

M. Davies

"I have used the services of Heartspace on more than one occasion and I have been very pleased. They try to get a feel for what you wish to accomplish and work hard to achieve that. It is important to Lizzie and Peter that you are happy with the end result and they get very excited to see your reaction to their hard work. I would recommend Heartspace to anyone wishing to re-decorate or starting from scratch."

J. Hickson

"Even though our kitchen had seven doors and three windows, Lizzie found away to not only make it a functional space but a beautiful one as well.    If you are looking for someone to do creative designs that really work, who is a pleasure to deal with, and who listens to your needs, you don't need to look any farther."

K. Taylor

"It is a pleasure for me to recommend Heartspace & The Creative McGuyver for their unique Interior Design work.   I am always delighted & impressed with Peter & Lizzie's input. The final product is always on time and they seem to know exactly what will work in any situation."

B. Hamilton

" I have always known that we are affected by the spaces around us but I never realized how much until I met Lizzie and Peter. Two years ago I became sick and it is so healing to now to be in the comfort of a HeartSpace creation. Not only did Lizzie and Peter give me a tranquil space that is both fun and relaxing, but they did it with a loving, caring, and friendly attitude. Lizzie designed a beautiful, colourful and practical room perfect for displaying many aspects of my life and personality. Peter refinished my existing furniture to help transform my space.

I will always be grateful for this room and for the kindness Lizzie and Peter have shown me.   Thank You!"       

E. Davies

"I didn't expect that hiring a design firm would be as rewarding on so many levels as it was with HeartSpace.   They are not just interior designers in the cliché sense, but in a much deeper way seem to design a plan where your whole life ends up feeling more joyful. Our whole family loves what those two did! I was sad when the job was over, as I miss having them around."

F. Bailey

"We wanted someone with a unique and fresh take on interior design, and Heartspace was a perfect match. Lizzie's vision and expertise captured the creativity we desired, and transformed our home with warmth and colour. This truly has become our 'forever home!'

K. McLean

"Masterful work."

J. Boyko

"I have greatly enjoyed working with Lizzie and Peter. They are able to take ones ideas and translate them into a physical design far above expectations."
 
Their attention to detail says everything.
 
I also wanted to say that their sense of colour is absolutely unbelievable! - oh hell, they just do great work!"

C. Barns

"Before listing our home, I contacted Lizzie Shanks of Heartspace design for a staging consultation. With very little additional expense and with a fresh creative eye, Lizzie was able to reconfigure the foyer and living room in a warm, inviting and innovative way. I believe Lizzie's input made a very significant difference as our home sold within 2 weeks....and it was not the Toronto market!"

M. Vlasschaert