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We offer interior design, project management, and styling services that maximize your return on design investment. Decca Design Inc.

is a family-run interior design resource in Calgary, offering innovative solutions for residential and commercial projects. For 18 years, we’ve provided complete design services from concept to completion, making us Calgary’s elevated choice for interior design and project execution. Residential: We create homes that support family needs and well-being. Commercial: We design corporate spaces that foster relationships and drive success. Dental Offices & Clinics: We advocate for dental practices, ensuring designs meet compliance and enhance workflow. Healthcare: We simplify clinic design to enhance patient experiences and create productive environments. At Decca Design Inc., we transform your spaces into reflections of your personality and lifestyle, positively impacting your home and work life.

10/29/2026

A beautiful home can still be frustrating if the layout does not match the way you use it.

At Decca Design, residential design starts with the practical questions first. Where do you drop your keys? Where do groceries come in? Does everyone gather in the kitchen? Do you work from home? Entertain often? Need quiet spaces, storage, or room for kids, pets and all the stuff that comes with daily life?

Those details matter.

A few things we look at when planning a home:

• Daily routines: Good residential design should make the things you do every day easier.

• Storage: The right storage in the right place can change how a home feels and functions.

• Traffic flow: Hallways, entrances and transitions between rooms should make sense for the people living there.

• Kitchen and gathering spaces: These areas often do a lot more work than their square footage suggests.

• Private vs. shared spaces: A home needs places to gather, but also places to retreat.

• Long-term use: Families change, routines shift and needs evolve. Good planning leaves room for that.

The goal is not to design a house around a trend.

It is to create a home that supports the way you actually live, while still feeling considered, personal and well designed.

Decca Design Inc.
626 35th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 2L1
403-230-1014
[email protected]
www.decca-design.com

10/28/2026

How do you fit an entire optometry clinic, including more than 1,000 eyeglass frames, into 1,645 square feet without making it feel crowded?

That was one of the challenges behind Trinity Eye Care.

The available footprint changed three times during planning before settling at 1,645 square feet, but the wish list stayed substantial. The clinic needed room for frame displays, dispensing, pre-testing, three exam lanes, staff areas, a consult space, lens training and patient waiting.

For Decca Design, the answer was careful space planning.

The finished clinic includes a showcase area capable of displaying approximately 1,100 frames, along with a fitting area and pickup counter. Behind it sits the dispensing and lab space, while a compact linear waiting area connects patients to the consult room, pre-test area, three exam lanes, washroom and staff room.

Light finishes, pale wood tones and mirrored shelving help the smaller footprint feel more open. A deep teal ceiling and feature wall add definition, while original photography from one of the doctors was enlarged and incorporated throughout the clinic. There is even an owl theme tucked into the design, including a woodland image that conceals an entire storage wall.

The RODI, or Return on Design Investment, came from getting more out of every square foot. The design accommodates the clinical, retail and staff requirements without making the space feel overfilled, while still creating a welcoming experience for patients.

Trinity Eye Care is a good example of why smaller commercial spaces often require some of the most thoughtful design decisions.

Decca Design Inc.

626 35th Avenue NE

Calgary, AB T2E 2L1

403-230-1014

[email protected]

www.decca-design.com

10/27/2026

There is no Decca Design without Jennifer Brown.

Jennifer grew up around construction sites and in her father Keith’s millwork shop, learning early how materials, trades, design decisions, and construction all have to work together.

That background shaped the way she approaches design today.

“I believe design is a contributing factor to help you live your best life. Our surroundings, home or workspace, all contribute to our happiness and success. This is what I call the ‘built environment’ around you.”

As Principal at Decca Design, Jennifer brings together design, art, business, and decades of hands-on project experience. She also holds LEED AP ID+C credentials, giving her an advanced understanding of healthier, more durable, and resource-conscious residential and commercial spaces.

But ask anyone who works with Jennifer, and one of her biggest strengths is organization.

She gets to know every project inside and out, from the early conversations and design direction through materials, construction, and furnishings. That depth of involvement allows her to anticipate problems, answer questions quickly, and keep clients from carrying the full weight of the process themselves.

“My job is to alleviate any stress or pressure clients inevitably encounter during a project.”

Over the years, Jennifer has guided hundreds of clients through projects of every size, personality and budget. She takes the time to understand how people actually live, work and use a space, because the best design is never about making something look good for a photograph. It has to work for the person standing in it every day.

And when she is not working on someone else’s space, there is a good chance she is in the middle of a home project of her own or painting a landscape in acrylics.
Design, construction and creativity have always been part of Jennifer’s world. At Decca, they still are.

10/23/2026

We believe you should do what you say.

Simple enough. Harder to live by every day.

At Decca Design, our values are not something we wrote for a website and forgot about. They are on our walls, part of our conversations and, most importantly, part of how we work.

Family of trust. Commitment to excellence. Integrity. True communication. Stay open to possibilities. Ask questions. Share information. Ask for help. Show appreciation. Do what you say.

For over 25 years, Decca Design has been designing residential, commercial, dental and healthcare spaces, and we are incredibly proud of the reputation that has grown alongside that work.

That reputation was not built by saying the right things.

It was built in client meetings. On construction sites. Around tables covered in drawings and finish samples. In difficult conversations when something needed to be solved. In answering the phone. Following through. Owning the details. And being there from the first idea through the realities of construction.

We talk a lot about good design around here, but the way we work matters every bit as much as what we design.

That is at the core of Decca.

And after all these years, we are pretty proud of that.

Decca Design Inc.
626 35th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 2L1
403-230-1014
[email protected]
www.decca-design.com

10/22/2026

A medical clinic can feel calm without looking like someone’s living room.

For Decca Design, creating a comfortable healthcare environment is about reducing visual stress while still respecting how a medical space needs to function every day.

That means thinking carefully about:

• Colour and contrast: Soft, controlled palettes can create a calmer setting without making the space feel overly decorative.

• Lighting: Harsh or inconsistent lighting can make a clinic feel more clinical than it needs to. Layered lighting helps support both patient comfort and staff tasks.

• Wayfinding: Patients should be able to understand where they are going without feeling confused or overwhelmed.

• Privacy: Reception areas, exam rooms and staff work zones all need thoughtful separation.

• Durability: Finishes still need to stand up to frequent cleaning, high traffic and the practical demands of a medical environment.

• Organization: Clutter creates stress. Good storage and planning help keep equipment, paperwork and supplies where they belong.

The goal is not to disguise the fact that it is a clinic. The goal is to create a medical space that feels professional, organized and comfortable for the people using it.

Good medical clinic interior design can support patient experience, staff workflow and the day-to-day operation of the practice, without sacrificing function for atmosphere.

Decca Design Inc.
626 35th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 2L1
403-230-1014
[email protected]
www.decca-design.com

10/21/2026

If you have worked with Decca for any length of time, there is a good chance you have crossed paths with Jenn Cross.

Jenn has been part of the Decca team for more than 23 years and, over that time, has become one of the people behind a lot of the details that keep projects moving.

A graduate of NAIT’s Architectural Technology Program, Jenn brings 30 years of experience in drafting, design and project management to her role as Sr. Architectural Technologist.

“Design is fluid. No two designs are ever the same. It’s so satisfying to see everything come together, and to see a vision become a reality.”

She is also Decca’s resident Revit wizard.

Using Revit, Jenn helps turn early ideas into detailed 3D designs that give clients a much clearer sense of how a space will look and function before construction begins.

“It lets me literally bring a client’s dream into reality. It’s so rewarding to be a part of this industry.”

Her role goes well beyond the drawings. Jenn’s attention to detail, project experience and familiarity working with city and municipal authorities help keep the technical side of a project organized and moving forward.

After more than two decades with Decca, she knows the work, the process and the small details that can make a big difference.

10/20/2026

Designing a custom home in Watermark meant working with the lot, not against it.

For this new residential build in Watermark, Calgary, Decca Design was working with a complicated partial walkout lot and a detailed wish list: four bedrooms, a kitchen with a supporting butler’s pantry, dining space, a large great room, a fully developed basement and a three-car garage.

The challenge was fitting all of that into the site while creating a home that felt custom, considered and appealing for future resale.

The design evolved from a previously successful plan, but the footprint had to be modified specifically for the Watermark lot. From there, the details gave the home its own character.

An eyebrow window, stone detailing, custom cabinetry, a statement front door and custom wrought-iron railings create a strong first impression. Inside, vaulted ceilings and detailed trim work add another layer, supported by an elegant finish palette and furnishings.

For Decca, the RODI, or Return on Design Investment, was about creating a custom home in Watermark that responded to a difficult site while keeping long-term value in mind.

The result is a good example of how residential design can balance creativity, buildability and resale appeal without making the home feel generic.

Decca Design Inc.
626 35th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 2L1
403-230-1014
[email protected]
www.decca-design.com

10/16/2026

Leaders R Readers 📚 This month’s book pick comes from our trusty leader, Jennifer: Exactly What to Say: The Magic Words for Influence and Impact by Phil M Jones.

It is a quick read, but one that makes you stop and think about how much weight a few words can carry.

In design, communication is everywhere. We are explaining ideas, asking questions, working through changes, managing expectations and helping clients make decisions that can affect an entire project.

That is why this one stood out to Jennifer.

The biggest takeaway? Good communication is not always about saying more. Often, it is about choosing the right words at the right moment.

A useful read for anyone who works with people, which around here is pretty much all of us.

What should we read next? We are always looking for the next book to add to the Leaders R Readers pile.

10/15/2026

Have you had the pleasure of meeting our Principal, Keith Anderson?

“Design unleashes the creativity within me. It is an opportunity to live out your dreams and ideas.”

Keith brings more than 50 years of experience in design, construction, and millwork to Decca Design. He began his career as a framer and cabinet maker before founding Deuce Interiors Inc., a general contracting and custom millwork company.

For 40 years, he worked alongside a team of European craftspeople, taking on projects across North America and developing an understanding of design that comes from knowing how things are actually built.

That hands-on experience still shapes his work at Decca today.

Keith looks at a project from both sides. How should it look and feel? How will it function? And, equally important, can it actually be built the way it has been designed?

He has also never been afraid of new technology. Decca Design was one of the first design firms in Calgary to move from traditional 2D AutoCAD into Revit, giving clients the ability to experience their projects in three dimensions and better understand a space before construction begins.

His curiosity carries well beyond the office. In his spare time, Keith blows glass, carves wood, and makes pottery.

“I love to explore the connection between art and all things design.”

After five decades in the industry, he is still learning, experimenting, and finding new ways to approach a problem. That curiosity is a big part of what Keith brings to every Decca project.

10/14/2026

In an eye clinic or optometry office, furniture placement can affect far more than how the room looks.

It influences how patients move through the space, how comfortably they wait, how staff access equipment, and how easily someone can browse frames without feeling crowded.

At Decca Design, furniture planning is part of the larger clinic layout, not something saved until the end.

A few things we consider in optometry and eye clinic design:

• Patient flow: Seating should support the way people move from reception to testing, exam rooms, fitting areas and checkout.

• Frame displays: Furniture and display placement should make eyewear easy to browse without blocking circulation.

• Accessibility: Clear pathways matter, especially in clinics serving older patients or people with mobility concerns.

• Sightlines: Staff need to be able to see key areas of the clinic without the space feeling overly exposed.

• Waiting comfort: The location and spacing of chairs can make a small waiting area feel much calmer and more organized.

• Flexibility: Good furniture placement makes it easier for a clinic to adapt as equipment, staffing or patient needs change.

In an optometry clinic, a chair moved a few feet can affect circulation, privacy and how the entire room functions.

That is why good eye clinic interior design starts with understanding how the space will be used, not simply filling it with furniture.

Decca Design Inc.
626 35th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB T2E 2L1
403-230-1014
[email protected]
www.decca-design.com

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626 35th Avenue NE
Calgary, AB
T2E2L2

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Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

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403-230-1014

Website

http://www.decca-design.com/

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