Designs by MCM is an Ottawa-based interior design firm. The firms' principals, Paula Mascioli and Carolyn Munro, bring to this partnership a combined total of forty-five years of design experience. With extensive experience in residential and commercial design, we at designs by MCM are able to provide cost- effective and creative design solutions for our clients.

Our commercial interior design projects have included hotels, restaurants, retail spaces and offices, while our residential work has included interior and exterior design of custom homes, as well as renovations. As professionals, it is our goal to provide our clients with the following benefits:

• financial savings through proper space planning, and on products of all kinds
  
  
• time savings by coordinating and managing the clients' design needs
  
  
• a wide selection of durable and effective products and finishes
  
  
• a more efficient use of space
  
  
• improved employee productivity through ergonomic analysis
  
  
• corporate image creation

We at designs by MCM believe that our design philosophy is best served by being "good listeners." Every client is unique to us, and we want to explore every aspect of your needs, wishes and expectations. We offer a variety of design and project management services that can be customized to suit our clients' needs. They include the following:

• preliminary cost analysis and budget forecasting
  
  
• design development
  
  
• computer-generated working drawings, specifications and tender documents
  
  
• advice on building codes, fire codes and barrier-free design
  
  
• project management
  
  
• coordination with sub-consultants such as engineers, etc.
  
  
• purchase and installation of various products
  
  
• inventory maintenance
  
  
• creative painting and stencilling

By offering a highly personalized service, we are very much "hands-on" throughout the entire project, from design through to completion. We look forward to working with you and assisting you in realizing your needs.