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Personalized Interior Design in Ottawa – Thoughtful Curated Spaces

Marina Pavlova Design offers refined interior design and decorating services in Ottawa, from refreshing a single room to basement, kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home renovations. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to seamless execution, Marina makes sure every element, from foundational finishes to the final decorative accents, works in harmony.

Whether you are a new homeowner choosing finishes and paint colours, or an empty nester ready to refresh or repurpose a room or two, Marina helps you create a living space that is as functional as it is beautiful.

A Tailored Approach to Interior Design

Designing a home is personal. Marina collaborates closely with each client to create spaces that reflect their style, their needs, and the way they live. Her work spans a range of aesthetics, from modern and timeless to eclectic and layered, always grounded in functionality, authenticity, and elevated design. A structured yet flexible process keeps every decision clear and every step on track.

Two Ways to Work Together

Design-Only: Marina creates a complete design plan for your space, including concept, layout, and selections for finishes, furniture, lighting, and décor. You receive everything you need to bring the design to life and manage the purchasing and execution on your own timeline.

Full-Service: Everything in Design-Only, plus procurement, trade coordination, and implementation. Marina sources from both public and trade-only suppliers, manages orders and deliveries, and oversees each detail through to the final installation.

Transforming Homes with Thoughtful Design

Your home is where each day begins and ends. Designed with care, it becomes more than a beautiful space. It supports your routines, your comfort, and the way you want to live.

A well-designed home is an investment in your well-being.

Book a discovery call and start your journey toward a home you love.

Marina, your authentic interior decorator of Ottawa

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Services

Discovery Call

On-Site Project Assessment

Full-Service Interior Design

Design-Only Interior Design

Colour & Finishes
Consultation

In-Home Design
Consultation
Whole Floor Renovation

Our Process

A clear, structured path helps every project begin with the right level of support.

1. Discovery Call

We begin with a brief call to understand your project, goals, timeline, and the level of support you may need.

2. The Right Starting Point

After the call, you will be guided toward the appropriate next step: an On-Site Project Assessment, an In-Home Design Consultation, or a Colour & Finish Consultation.

3. On-Site Project Assessment & Proposal

For most projects, we review your space in person, discuss scope and priorities, and prepare a formal proposal outlining the recommended service, design fee, and next steps.

4. Design-Only or Full-Service Interior Design

Once the proposal is approved, your project moves into the right service path: a complete design plan for client-led implementation, or a fuller level of support with sourcing, procurement coordination, and contractor collaboration.

5. Bringing the Design to Life

Depending on the service selected, you either receive a clear design package to implement independently or continue with professional support through the project’s completion.

Start with a Discovery Call to determine the right path for your home.

Begin with a Discovery Call
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Why Choose Marina Pavlova for Interior Design in Ottawa

  • Direct, Personalized Service – As an independent consultant, Marina works closely with you at every stage, ensuring a smooth and stress-free experience.
  • Locally Sourced Excellence – Marina partners with local artisans and prioritizes furnishings made in Canada, delivering high-quality craftsmanship and unique, bespoke details.
  • Flexible Design Solutions – From renovations to decorating, Marina tailors her services to fit your needs, managing the process so you can enjoy the creative journey without the stress.
  • Smart Design with Modern Technology – With her background in IT, Marina leverages the latest technology to enhance visualization, streamline the process, and deliver greater value and convenience at every stage of your project.
  • Trusted Network of Ottawa-Based Professionals – Marina collaborates with experienced Ottawa contractors and craftsmen who share her commitment to quality and attention to detail. Her strong local connections ensure that you benefit from Canadian artisan expertise and trusted workmanship.
  • Transparency is key to a successful interior design project. When working with Marina, clear communication and openness help build trust and ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.
  • Authentic, Elevated Design – Known for her refined yet inviting style, Marina blends different design influences to create a cohesive, stylish home that feels uniquely yours.
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Client Testimonials

We had an extensive renovation done to our condo recently. We contracted with Marina Pavlova. She was just a joy to work with. Marina met with us to find out what we wanted done, what our likes and dislikes were, our expectations and what our vision for the finished project was. The finished renovation exceeded our expectations – it’s absolutely gorgeous, in large part to Marina’s help in sourcing the right furniture, paintings, and accessories. In any large renovations, there are always a few hiccups along the way. Marina’s calm manner, professionalism at all times, and humour made it all go very smoothly.

We would highly recommend Marina for any of your design work. It is a one-stop “shopping”. Marina would come and present us with several options, whether paint, paintings or furniture, and we would choose the final item. You won’t go wrong with Marina.

Nicole Theriault, Ottawa

Marina was a real pleasure to work with. We contacted her after we had purchased a new sofa that just didn’t work with our other furniture items the way we thought it would when we ordered it. We contacted Marina to for her assistance to basically “fix” the room and make it work. Marina came to our home to see the room and immediately set to work. I was very impressed with her professionalism and “can do” attitude. I was worried that she would want to replace everything.. but Marina said she could easily work with what we had and would just make some tweaks and additions which was greatly appreciated. She was very professional and asked us numerous questions and we were most pleased that she was respectful of our wishes and concerns.

Marina returned to us with a proposed design very quickly. We were blown away with her attention to details and how she was able to introduce different elements in the room and make it look so very interesting. Basically she turned a boring room into something unusual. Your eye is no longer drawn to just the sofa but to the variety of things around the room. The end result is quite interesting and we couldn’t be more pleased.

The whole experience was wonderful. There was no pressure to purchase more than our budget would allow and Marina gave us more than what we asked for and on budget. We loved the fact that Marina chose the items for the room and brought a proposal to us as opposed to going around from store to store with her searching for items. And the best thing was that Marina returned to our home on delivery day with helpers who hung the large pictures for us. It was full service at no extra charge and we just loved that. It made the experience that much more hassle free and we were very grateful. We will definitely use Marina’s services again and highly recommend her. Her use of colour and design is fantastic and we couldn’t be happier with our new room!

Roselyne Nimmo, Richmond

We absolutely love our new living room and powder room designed by Marina. She really took the time to listen and understand what we were looking for, and absolutely blew our expectations away! We highly recommend working with Marina, she chose furniture and colours that we love and never would have thought to pair together ourselves, but that look absolutely amazing. She was very helpful in choosing furniture that is beautiful, practical and comfortable in real life. We will certainly be working with her on future rooms in our home!

Marisa Borracci, Ottawa

Marina and her team are THE best! After only 1 meeting with her we knew that she understood our needs, ideas and concepts and made us comfortable enough that we trusted her to take upon the task on our family room design project. After awhile we decided to seek for Marina’s help again to help with our main bedroom and again everything was done with exceptional attention to details and on time. We will highly recommend Marina if you are looking for a top notch designer to make your room/house looking as a piece of art!

Elena, Kanata

Working with Marina was an absolute pleasure. She listened to what we were looking for, understood our style, and added her design expertise and vision to transform our space. Her recommendations for colour, design and furniture were perfect. Having Marina coordinate and oversee the work and details meant that we didn't need to worry about anything. The final result was even better than we expected. We highly recommend Marina for your design project.

Cathy Macdonald, Ottawa

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Recognition

Ottawa Life Magazine, Marina Pavlova Design, ottawa interior design Decorators & Designers Association of Canada, accredited member, Marina Pavlova Design, ottawa interior design President's Club Award 2023 with Decorating Den, awarded interior design firm Ottawa, Marina Pavlova Design Medalion Award 2023 with Decorating Den, ottawa interior design, awarded interior design firm Ottawa, Marina Pavlova Design featured in Architectural Digest Magazine, Ottawa interior decorators, Marina Pavlova Design pinnacle award 2022 with Decorating Den, awarded interior design firm Ottawa director's award 2020 with Decorating Den, awarded interior design firm Ottawa iddp logo ottawa awards nominee
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