Graduate Feature: Renee Gignac

Email: decor_innovations@cogeco.ca
Website: www.decorinnovationdesigns.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DecorInnovat
Houzz profile: www.houzz.com/pro/decorinnovationdesigns/decor-innovation-designs

Renee Gignac enrolled in QC Design School’s Home Staging course in 2011. Her business, Decor Innovation Designs, was still young at the time, and she hoped to develop it even further. Since that time, her business has grown into an award-winning company. She brings her own particular aesthetic—timeless, luxurious, and sophisticated—to each and every one of her design projects. We’re pleased to bring you her story here, as well as show off some photos of her work.

I was always interested in design as a child. In my spare time I used to watch the real estate channel and read home magazines. I was blessed with an artistic talent, and knew that I wanted to do something in this field where I could shine and be myself. I guess I owe the push to follow my dreams to my mom who always believed in me and my uncle who told me to never give up.

This year has been the best year of my career, not only as an interior designer but also as a home stager. I truly believe in the saying “reach for the stars”. We have been recognised by Houzz for the Best of Houzz 2013 award. We are now working with several real estate agents and have been picked up by four builders to stage their model homes.

I learned a lot through my QC course in home staging, things that I should have learned in my interior design course and never did. I still use my course books today and refer back to them if there is something I’m not sure of. I feel that since I took the home staging course it has made me a better designer and business owner.

I will say that this is not the easiest field to work in; however, if it’s something you really want you need to put your mind to it and push yourself. You are going to face a lot of bumps in the road at the beginning, but you should never give up, no matter how hard it gets. I’m speaking from experience. It took five years before my business started to take off. Just have fun, be honest, trustworthy, and confident, and you will succeed.

Take a look at some of Renee’s work!

Want your own success story like Renee? Enroll with QC Design School to start your new career in the design industry!