A room makeover doesn’t have to mean a renovation: A thoughtful approach to interior decorating in Vancouver

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For many homeowners, the desire to refresh a space comes with hesitation. Renovations can feel disruptive, expensive, and exhausting—especially when the bones of a room are sound, but the space simply feels flat, dated, or disconnected. Increasingly, homeowners are looking for a middle ground: meaningful change without demolition.

That’s where Vancouver-based Go To Your Room Interior Decorating and Design comes in. Led by founder and interior decorator Kelly Grimes, the studio offers a decorating-focused approach to the modern room makeover. Rather than tearing down walls or cabinetry, they specialize in first ensuring a room’s layout and scale are working optimally, then elevating the space through thoughtful choices of furniture, colour, texture, materials, architectural finishes, fabric selections, and accessories to transform how a room looks and feels.

A full room makeover, as Go To Your Room defines it, is an all-encompassing decorating project. Considerations may include flooring, wall treatments, window coverings, lighting (both existing and missing), and even the ceiling. It’s far more than shopping—it’s the art form of design. Grimes approaches each project with the belief that decorating is as much about emotion as it is about aesthetics—how a space makes you feel when you live in it every day.

Calm. Cheerful. Confident. Energized. Or relaxed. A successful room makeover aligns with the use of the space and the way homeowners want to feel when they walk through the door. Go To Your Room’s designs are intentionally cohesive, layered, and lived-in, shaped around each client’s lifestyle and personal aesthetic.

The process begins with a relaxed discovery call—a brief introductory conversation designed to understand the homeowner’s goals, timeline, and budget. From there, an in-home consultation allows for a deeper discussion of what’s working, what isn’t, and where opportunities exist to elevate the room. While ideas and inspiration are shared during the consultation, the focus is on thoughtful dialogue rather than instant design solutions.

Following the consultation, homeowners can choose the level of support that best suits their needs and budget. Some clients opt for a written summary of recommendations, using the ideas, validation, and professional direction from the consultation to confidently move their project forward on their own. This option is ideal for hands-on homeowners who want reassurance and clarity before making decisions.

Others choose the Designer By Your Side approach, a flexible and collaborative service that provides targeted support at key moments. This may include sourcing a rug or chandelier, designing fireplace built-ins, selecting a luxury fabric, or helping narrow down choices as the project progresses—allowing the homeowner to lead while benefiting from expert insight.

For those seeking a fully guided experience, Go To Your Room also offers a Full Service Room Makeover. This comprehensive option includes concept development, detailed design presentations, sourcing and purchasing, coordination with trades and vendors, and final installation. It’s ideal for clients who feel unsure how to bring everything together and prefer to see ideas fully developed before making decisions.

The living room makeover featured in this article is an example of the studio’s approach. Through thoughtful furniture selection, layered textures, art, lighting, and softening elements, the space was transformed without altering its structure—proof that impactful change doesn’t require construction.

For homeowners curious about what a room makeover could look like in their own space, more information about The Consultation—including how to book a discovery call with Kelly Grimes—is available online. The studio is currently booking consultations and full service room makeover projects for late spring and summer 2026. Readers are invited to explore the process and take the first step toward a more considered, comfortable home.