Meet Maureen

Meet Maureen Coates

I have always had an inherent interest in design and decor, in fact I started my professional career as a graphic artist. After being a stay at home mommy for 19+ years, I went back to school part time to become a certified Interior Decorator. I started MODECOR 5 years ago to provide Interior Decorator and Design Consultant services in the Ottawa area.  We had lived in a large house on 3 acres, but 5 years ago we downsized to a smaller home in the city. Next year we will be downsizing to a condo downtown. I find that my personal experiences with moving and downsizing are reflected in my business as I now specialize in designing small spaces.

I am a huge proponent of colour. I believe in surrounding yourself with the things you love. I’m also a huge advocate of editing spaces. Negative space and positive space are equally important in design and decor. I do not follow trends. You should love the space you inhabit. 

I have been published in Ottawa at Home Magazine, Ottawa Magazine, The Ottawa Citizen and have appeared on local TV with 6 other designers, The TBBs as we talked about seasonal decor. I am an accredited CDECA member and have won a CDECA Decorating Award. My huge interest in colour and undertones led me to become certified as a True Colour Expert  /TCE through colour guru Maria Killam’s excellent colour courses.