Portfolio

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“I have been working with Haven Designs for the past 12 years. Their knowledge of construction is a great advantage to their design work. They are efficient and detailed in their work. I am proud to have Haven Designs as one of our trade partners.”
Gordon Mross –Terra Banah Builders

“We have worked with Petula on two separate homes in the Okanagan. There are so many things I appreciate working with Petula. She has the expertise to take our concepts and create designs that suit our desires and needs. Petula considers all aspects of a build; the architecture of a neighbourhood, the grade of the land, the view, the sun’s orientation, the economics of an efficient design and a client’s personal design preferences. She is patient and ready to offer suggestions to improve a design. Petula is a great communicator and has a special skill interpreting concepts. We are grateful for our relationship with Petula and look forward to working with her in the future.”
Gordon and Julie

"We have had the pleasure of working with Petula on our cottage. She has great enthusiasm when designing a plan, and was very attentive to what we wanted and was able to put that on paper and design our dreams, She completed our plans efficiently and quickly and in accordance to the requirements needed and requested by the developers and builder. We would highly recommend Petula at Haven Designs. and look forward to working with Petula when the time comes again."
Ken and Marlene

"I have greatly appreciated Petula’s work on my cottage design. She ensured that my design reflected both the appearance and the layout I was hoping for. Her cottage design was very well received in my public open house for a proposed seniors’ development … I would not hesitate to work with her again."
Marcia Byma - Chara Seniors Community

"In the summer of 2017, we had engaged Petula to design, plan and develop the blue prints for our new home. We have not regretted our decision! Petula proved to be extremely knowledgeable, skillful, resourceful, flexible and very patient. While working with a different municipality (Fort Erie, ON) and various requirements, Petula ensured that all requirements are met by regularly liaising with the municipality. Being new to the design process of a new home, Petula was helpful in guiding us through out the process and sharing her experience at every corner, which in the end saved us a lot of time, money and effort. Petula was responsive and understanding to the numerous changes/adjustments that we have requested without the extra charges. We found Petula's rates to be very competitive and all-inclusive. The original quote was not exceeded despite the slightly increased scope of work. We would recommend Petula to anyone looking to design, or re-design, their home."
Vladimir & Nellie

"Petula was instrumental in designing a creative & beautiful garage. I loved working with her and putting my ideas together with hers It was a positive creative process. The finish product is outstanding and we often get compliments on it. Friends say it looks like a cabin in the woods and they’d like to live in it. It’s very inviting. It’s such a nice structure to look at through my kitchen window – pleasing to the eye. I give the credit to Petula – her driving force is to create beauty."
Monica

Limetwig Homes Inc. has been working with Haven Designs for the past three years and we have been very happy with the quality of work Petula has produced for us. Any requests we ask are incorporated into the design and any challenges are met with solutions that are practical and cost efficient. The whole process experience is well handled, professional and competent. Her background in architectural control and construction have been invaluable. Haven Designs is a pleasure to work with and I would not hesitate to recommend her services to anyone.
John Brodeur

Drafting service only. Design by Cheryl Willard Design.

“Building your first house and wanting everything to be perfect can be overwhelming. Petula had so much energy and confidence in her work that it made the whole process flow much smoother. She was able to incorporate our ideas into a building that is practical, eye catching, a pleasure to live in and a wonderful place to entertain our guests. We highly recommend her services for anyone wanting to build a home.”
Eric and Elsie Taylor

“We have worked with Petula and Haven Designs to custom draw plans for our customers. Our feedback from our clients was always positive, and they appreciated not only Petula’s ability to capture their vision, but also her professionalism and promptness in addressing any changes or issues. Our trades appreciated a plan that was well drawn, with all the information they needed to be cost effective in both quoting and building.”
Gord Kerr - Dreamwood Homes

“Working with Petula was easy and enjoyable. The drawing set for the garage addition to my residence was completed quickly without multiple edits. Most importantly the municipal office approved the construction project without objection and the contractors were able to complete the project.”
Richard Bosomworth

Drafting service only. Design by Cheryl Willard Design.

"Petula, at Haven Designs has done many projects with us as home builders, She has always completed the job requirements quickly and efficiently and was willing to listen to our input and when completed the plans were done properly and according to what is required for building permits and construction which makes the process a whole lot easier. It is a pleasure to work with Petula and we look forward to many more projects in the future."
Ken Petersen - Kenmar Homes Ltd.

"Petula’s design for our house addition has really helped take our ideas and turn them into a clear vision of the desired outcome for our family and our builder. Her experience and expertise have provided valuable insights, which tremendously improved our original ideas. Petula’s service was prompt, friendly and very professional.”
Vitali

Drafting service only. Design by Cheryl Willard Design.

“It’s been a while since our story began, but looking back it was Petula that helped pull the dreams from our heads and put that vision to paper. She helped make our house a home where we continue to dream, to raise a family and if we are lucky to one day grow old. We have never hesitated to recommend her talents to the people we meet and share our home with. To those who have a story that starts with a dream... chase them.”
Ryan and Lani Taylor

Drafting service only. Design by Cheryl Willard Design.

"The new home construction experience, design expertise and development understanding has made Haven Designs a reliable business partner when it comes to creating, implementing and reviewing architectural controls. A trusted company, grateful to have as part of the team.”
Gordon Mross - Terra Sar Developments Ltd.

“Haven Designs reviews and provides recommendations related to the architectural controls for the Design Committee of the Willow Creek Home Owner’s Association in Bearspaw. I have worked with Petula for the last couple of years and have found her knowledge and ability to find solutions to challenges a real asset. Petula offers honest, clear and professional advice to the Design Committee as well as to new homeowners and their designers.”
Bob Stepan

“As a builder, we have worked with Haven Designs in seeking Architectural Approvals in different communities. We found that Petula was prompt, willing to listen to ideas and options put forward, and followed up with site visits when required. The result was great looking homes, in communities that blended together for everyone to enjoy.”
Gord Kerr - Dreamwood Homes