"Laurie knows what it takes to get a property ready to sell. She worked very hard to address every detail so that the house showcased well. Her interior design background certainly helped with colours and textures to set a comfortable and inviting tone in the house. The response was incredible...Everyone loved it."

J. VandenBerg
Toronto, Ontario 

Thank you for all your help you gave Ken and Bernie in preparing their home. So many times they raved about you and how you constantly went over and above what was expected. You were a huge and essential part in helping us achieve the success we were blessed with last night. Great to have you as part of our team.

Ian McSporran, Broker
Burlington, Ontario 

...The house looks fabulous! Attention was given to even small details. Every room was inviting. I was awed by the changes in all the bedrooms and especially the master bedroom, ensuite and the guest room which looked like a five star hotel room. The positioning of the furniture was unexpected and just lovely. In fact, all the rooms now have a new and current look that will appeal to a broader spectrum of buyers. We love the house and are looking forward to a speedy sale. The experience was a positive one.

Diane Lecky
Markham, Ontario 

We have known Laurie Carther for many years, and have used her interior design skills on more than one occasion. The latest project she has done for us has been a complete re-model of our kitchen. She has been a joy to work with, as she actually listens to her clients. Her ideas are fresh and innovative. She is very careful of the bottom line, and has saved us from making costly errors. We have no reservations about highly recommending her services.

David and Wendy Nesbitt
Hong Kong 

Laurie has added those special touches to our home that say to our family and friends -- come, make yourselves comfortable, sit awhile. She has transformed the commonplace with accessories that add interest, complement our existing pieces and colours, and are in harmony with our personal style. How reassuring it was to have someone with an eye for design guide us through the myriad of choices that can be so intimidating! Laurie listened carefully, explained the reasons for her recommendations, and was willing to incorporate our thinking and needs into the overall plan. We heartily recommend her to anyone undertaking any decorating project, from the smallest of ventures to the most sweeping of renovations!

Jim and Alison McCallen
Denver, Colorado 

Our experience with Silklaur Design was insightful and valuable in designing a colour scheme and decor accents for our home. Laurie's passion, energy, and expertise truly resulted in decor that complimented our style. Thanks so much Laurie!

Arthur and Brenda Lewis
Ancaster, Ontario 

Laurie, from our first initial meeting to the final staging, you have been a tremendous help and have exceeded our expectations. Both Bernie and I really appreciated all of your help and continuous support throughout this process. We were so excited to see the final product. This could not have been done in such a short time frame without you. Thank you so much for your help. We were amazed on what you could do to our place and how it all pulled together. We are really excited to show you our new place and create a place that we can really call home.

K. Pirhonen
Hamilton, Ontario 

My husband and I had lived in our new home just over a year when we came to the conclusion we needed a designer to help us put some finishing touches in our home. We were introduced to Laurie and liked her immediately. Her knowledge in design is extensive. We never felt rushed into any decisions or purchases and we found that Laurie truly works very hard to understand your vision for your home. My husband is in new home construction and Laurie also took time to look at house plans for him and offer some great design and layout input. We found her to be very fair in all aspects of the design process and as our time with Laurie is now coming to an end we cannot by more thrilled with the results. I walk around my home and smile and feel so content in the space she has helped us create!

L. Silvestri and Silvestri Homes
Burlington, Ontario 

As seniors who have been in our home for nearly 30 years, we are faced with the daunting task of getting our home ready to sell in the foreseeable future and in this context Laurie was introduced to us through a real estate broker. She did a thorough inspection of our home and prepared a very detailed report, identifying the top 10 items that should be addressed before putting our home on the market. This is now our "To Do List" and trust guide as we go forward. Laurie made insightful suggestions that would improve the deccor and appeal of each room, helping us to see areas that will require de-cluttering and freshening up. She could see ways to change furniture/decor that we never thought of, things that we could do without a lot of expense. Her knowledge of retailers and other resources is staggering and she is never over bearing, but very professional, supportive and kind, a gem and a real delight to work with.

B. Sharpe
Burlington, Ontario 

Selling your home is stressful enough but getting it ready to show to ensure that you get the best possible price and a quick sale is a nightmare! That's how I met Laurie Carther. This friendly, outgoing, knowledgeable, professional woman came to my home and very politely advised me what should and shouldn't stay to ensure a quick sale. Laurie provided a detailed property staging package including recommendations for each room and then Laurie worked her magic, using her years of skill as an interior designer and as a professional stager to make my Condo look extremely inviting to buyes. Prospective buyers commented how beautifully decorated the Condo was. I couldn't believe how skillfully my furniture had been arranged and with the little extras Laurie provided, the Condo was gorgeous! I was so amazed I hired her right on the spot to stylize my new house! The Condo sold in two weeks!

S. Miller
Burlington, Ontario