Underwood and Moore Interior Designers

As partners, Underwood & Moore (U & M) are committed to the practice of professional interior design. Kelly’s designation as a LEED Accredited Professional demonstrates our commitment to sustainable design and its impact on our future. By sharing our design knowledge and technical expertise, people understand how well-designed interior spaces can positively impact health, safety, welfare and productivity of individuals and groups within their environment.

Both Fran & Kelly believe in giving back to the interior design profession: Fran is the current President of the Interior Designers of Nova Scotia; Kelly is a Past President of IDNS 2003-05 and has participated in the National Council for Interior Design Qualification, Inc. (NCIDQ) exam question writing workshop in Washing DC. Fran is also a Past President of the Interior Designers of Canada (IDC). As national President in July 1997, she co-signed with then Deputy Minister Ran Quail, the first national MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) developed between the Interior Designers of Canada and Public Works Government Services Canada in Ottawa.

By combining the strengths and experience of Underwood & Moore Interior Designers we are able to offer expertise in all aspects of interior planning, design and management:

- Feasibility studies
- Programming for space planning and
- AutoCAD drawings from concept to complete construction drawings, including: existing plans, demolition & construction plans, furniture & equipment layouts, electrical & data outlet locations, reflected ceiling & lighting plans
- Complete schedules for doors, hardware and finishes
- Colour concept and presentation
- Sketching and rendering as communication or presentation tools
- Specification writing for Furniture Fixtures & Equipment
- Tender document writing and tender management for construction or procurement
- Project management during construction
- Move management