The floor-to-ceiling makeover included a chic new colour palette of grey, black and cream, complemented by elegant choices in granite, backsplash, flooring, a feature wall with designed anaglypta wallpaper, window treatments, lighting and accessories. “We found a beautiful chandelier with sparkling Swarovski crystals at an out-ofthe-way shop. It is one of the first things you see when you walk into the condo,” said Ingrid. She also commissioned an original piece of art to be created for Bonita’s condo by a talented young artist from Calgary whom she discovered at a local furniture and design store in Regina. “I’m able to source about 99 per cent of my product here in Regina. I’m really proud of Regina. Our stores are excellent; they carry everything that we need right here in the Queen City!” Establishing and sticking to a budget is vital, Ingrid pointed out. “I’m very careful with my client’s money. To keep costs down, I’m always bargain hunting. I scour all the flyers regularly. I’m always on the lookout!” said Ingrid.
Hiring an interior decorator can prove more economical than going it alone, she added. “My clients tell me they don’t want to make a mistake. They find making decorating choices overwhelming, because there’s so much to choose from.” What top three trends is Ingrid excited about at this time? “Wallpaper - it’s back!” said Ingrid. “Tangerine Tango is the 2012 Pantone Colour of the Year. I recently staged a home for Pacesetter New Homes Ltd. and I used varying shades of orange as the accent colour throughout the show home.” The Pacesetter show home is located at 305 Brookview Drive in Regina. Vintage is also ultra-chic these days. “Upcycling old pieces of furniture, lamps and accessories, and giving them a new face has been my passion for over 30 years! Bohemian décor has really come to the forefront,” said Ingrid. What does she find most rewarding about her career as an interior decorator? “I love seeing a smile on my client’s face when we’re all done.” For more information, visit www.decor8ing.ca.n
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN AN INTERIOR DESIGNER AND A DECORATOR? When planning a renovation, should you call an Interior Designer or an interior decorator? Ingrid Ruud, founder of Ingrid Ruud Decor8…ING, explains, “An interior decorator helps people with colour, textiles, furnishings, lighting and other materials. A decorator can help you put your room together.” Ingrid is a member of the Canadian Decorators’ Association. (www. cdeca.com) An Interior Designer can not only enhance the visual environment of a home, these professionals have the expertise to do structural and architectural work. “If a client needs walls moved or a project that requires structural design, I recommend calling an Architectural Engineer Technologist or a member of the Interior Design Association of Saskatchewan (IDAS),” said Ingrid. The IDAS website explains that Interior Designers have graduated from a recognized college or university interior design program and have seven years combined education and work experience, including familiarity with provincial building codes and laws. They must have also passed the National Council for Interior Design Qualification Exam (NCIDQ), the international standard examination for Interior Designers. In Saskatchewan, the title of Interior Designer is regulated and can only be used by Registered Members of IDAS. Interior Designers have a wide range of options to practice collaboratively with other design professionals such as architects and engineers. (www.idas.ca)
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