Design secrets: Where the pros shop

THE PRAIRIES & WESTERN CANADA
Jamie LeBlanc
Designer, Designs By 2, Ottawa

These Four Walls Winnipeg, 167 Stafford St., 204-452-5786.
"The perfect lifestyle store. It's easy to find a cool vase here; the shape, colour and style selection is amazing."

Adene Lucas
Designer, Accent on Design, Calgary

CountryFurniture Calgary, 738 11th Ave. S.W., 403-515-0011; North Vancouver, B.C., 980 Marine Dr., 604-985-3359; Vancouver, 3097 Granville St., 604-738-6411; countryfurniture.net.
"This is the place to find affordable prints. They also have a huge selection of wooden tables and hutches, plus distinctive French kitchenware and Canadian-made sofas."

SoHo Nada Calgary, 820 11th Ave. S.W., 403-261-0888; sohonada.com.
"They have beautifully designed furniture and colour-grouped accessories, and the service is always fantastic. The owner, Nada Vignjeviv, always goes that extra step to make sure I find the particular piece I'm looking for."

Sarah Richardson
Host, Design Inc., Toronto

Rubaiyat Calgary, 722 17th Ave. S.W., 403-228-7192.
"An exceptional mix of handmade decorative objects, interesting outdoor pieces, and one-of-a-kind works by artisans."

Liberty Designs 800-599-9289; Vancouver, 1635 Broadway W., 604-682-7499; libertyinside.com.
"Divine displays make it easy to picture every item in your home. Liberty Design has the little extras that make shopping a joy. The last time I was there, they put out freshly baked cookies -- talk about creature comforts!"

Céline Pitre
Designer, Céline Interiors, Vancouver

Atkinson's 800-803-0233; Vancouver, 1501 West Sixth Ave., 604-736-3378; atkinsons.ca.
"Diane Atkinson's depth of knowledge from products to etiquette is a comfort. Her selection is incredible, too. Whether I'm looking to outfit a home from scratch or choosing a key piece of linen or china, I'm certain to find just the right thing."

Creekside Tile Company Vancouver, 161 West Second Ave., 604-876-4900; creeksidetile.com.
"A small but growing company with a stock of Canadian and international products. I especially love their resin, metallic and glass tiles."