An interior decorator in Calgary shapes how a finished space looks and feels: furniture, textiles, lighting, art, colour and the details that make a room feel complete. At HAUS Interiors, a Calgary design-build studio, decorating is one of the ways we work. It can stand on its own, or it can be the final layer of a larger renovation.

What does an interior decorator do?

A decorator takes a space that is built and makes it feel like yours. On a typical project that includes:

• A clear concept. A direction for colour, mood and materials, based on how you live and what you already own.

• Furniture and furnishings. Sourcing, specifying and ordering the sofas, tables, beds, rugs and accessories, so the pieces work together and fit the room.

• Textiles and finishes. Drapery, upholstery, paint and wallcoverings, chosen as one palette rather than item by item.

• Lighting and art. The layers that change how a room feels at night.

• Delivery and installation. Everything arrives, is placed and is styled, so you walk into a finished home.

Interior decorator or interior designer: what is the difference?

An interior designer plans the space itself: layouts, cabinetry, lighting plans, finishes and the drawings that trades build from. A decorator furnishes and styles the space once it exists. Many homes need both, and the two work best when one team holds the whole picture. Because HAUS Interiors is a design-build studio, we can take either role or both. You can see how the pieces fit together on our interior design services in Calgary page.

When to hire an interior decorator

• You have moved in, or finished a renovation, and the rooms still feel unfinished.

• You are furnishing a new build and want one cohesive result instead of a room-by-room guess.

• You want a single point of contact for sourcing, ordering and delivery.

• You are preparing a show home or shared space. We decorate show homes and common areas for builders and developers; see the Neo Classical Show Home and Dean's Landing at University District.

How decorating works at HAUS Interiors

We begin with a design consultation, where we listen first and agree what the space needs to do. From there we develop the concept, present selections in one clear package, and manage ordering, deliveries and installation through our design process. Our principal-led approach means the person you meet at the start is the person who is on site on install day.

Decorating alongside a renovation

If a renovation is planned, decorating decisions are best made early. Ceiling heights, outlet and lighting positions, and finish selections all affect how the furniture and fixtures work later. The Strathcona Residence is an example of a full-service project where design, build and furnishing were planned together. If you are weighing the cost of professional help, our guide to what an interior designer costs in Calgary explains how fees are structured.

Start with a conversation

If you are ready to make a Calgary home or space feel finished, book a design consultation with HAUS Interiors. We will talk through the space, how you want it to feel, and the best way to begin.