Author Archives: Catherine Pulcine

About Catherine Pulcine

I founded CPI Interiors in 1998. I have over 23 years of extensive experience in residential interior design and decorating. Work experience ranging from having worked on 3,500 homes projects in Ottawa since 1998 to previously having work in an exclusive home interiors retailer to the Ottawa's foremost home builder, has established a professional wealth of knowledge that I have built on by hiring professionals to work with me. This translates into a superior ability to offer a complete package of design & decorating services for any client's needs. I am a member of the Canadian Decorators Association, a member of the Capital Business Association and a member of the Women's Business Network (WBN). I am a past member of the Board of Directors of The Better Business Bureau of Ottawa. I am also past president of Kanata Chapter of BNI.

Imaginative Accessories

Posted on June 19, 2013

More than anything else in your home, your accessories give each and every room a little bit of your personality!  Without them you only have the setting for a model room in a model home.  Accessories make each room come … Continue reading →

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Working with Height

Posted on May 30, 2013

With the many different architectural designs in homes now, many of us are finding that we have to deal with high ceiling heights that may otherwise be considered awkward, rather than ‘grand’.  Maybe your current furniture and decor seems too … Continue reading →

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Do’s and Don’ts of Furniture Arranging

Posted on May 8, 2013

Many mistakes in furniture placement are made because it’s difficult for many people to visualize the three-dimensional effect of furniture in advance.   A floor plan is a necessary ingredient of furniture placement pre-planning, BUT you must also take into consideration … Continue reading →

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Outdoor Decorating at its finest

Posted on April 30, 2013

With so many of today’s homeowners desiring to expand their living spaces, it’s only natural to incorporate the GREAT outdoors in your next decorating project.  Whether it’s a porch, patio, sun room or four season room, outdoor decorating can become … Continue reading →

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Decorating Tips to Add Interest this Spring

Posted on April 11, 2013

We have been waiting a while to come out of the winter ‘blahs’ and one sure-fire way to make that smooth transition from one season to another is through decorating.  Spring is a time for rejuvenation and fresh outlooks; a … Continue reading →

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Before and After: Garden Room

Posted on March 26, 2013

With Spring just around the corner, I’m very excited to show you the fabulous Before and After of a Garden Room I redecorated. When this family room makeover project first started, the client had a dull room with eclectic pieces … Continue reading →

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Colour Quickies

Posted on March 12, 2013

Now that it is almost Spring, we are craving those bright colours that come along with the season.  Not sure where to start?  Take a few tips from us to help you with your Spring decorating! 1.  Forget the rule … Continue reading →

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When Work isn’t Work

Posted on February 27, 2013

If you could have any occupation in the world, what would it be?  If money was no object, what would you want to do day in and day out?   I am doing it!! The late Malcolm Forbes, in an article … Continue reading →

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Clearing the Confusion over Window Treatments

Posted on February 22, 2013

Confused about what window treatment design is right for you?  I hear this question often.  And, because windows vary so much in style, construction and function, they always end up playing an extremely important role in every decorating plan. Here … Continue reading →

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Dining in Style

Posted on February 15, 2013

You probably think the dining room is the easiest of all rooms to furnish.  Once you have your table and chairs, that’s all there is to it! And while that’s the biggest part of your overall dining room plan, it’s … Continue reading →

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