Meet The Aspire Team

Aspire to Inspire

Maria Perketa


Design Project Manager/Founder

Dedication, knowledge and attention to detail assure accurate information is always provided to clients, suppliers and subcontractors. Maria’s extensive experience in sales, project management and on-site construction administration are key ingredients to a successful project.

Her working knowledge streamlines new construction and renovation while ensuring provision of a first-quality fully functional product for our clients. Maria has years of experience with multi-family, institutional and restaurant construction. She remains sensitive to the clients’ needs while striving to develop positive working relationships to ensure completion of projects on time and within budget.

  • Maria has been an integral part of the Future Dream Home Design Team at the National Home Show, 2012, 2016, 2017,

  • designed the Feature Home for the 2024 National Home Show, stay tuned for 2025!

  • Maria was the Design/Project Management lead of the “Just Right”Feature at the 2014 Fall Home Show,

  • Feature Specialist-Real Estate Talk Show 2014-2016,

  • Volunteer Designer for Furniture Bank,

  • Speaker/author, Executive Committee Member and Communications Chair for BILD/RenoMark,

  • Trade and Home Shows Speaker & Expert,

  • Reno & Decor “Ask A Professional” Expert,

  • Designed the trade booth for Reno & Decor Magazine in 2022/2023,

  • Designer on Holmes Family Rescue Season 2 on HGTV US & Crave/CTV in Canada

  • NKBA 2024 winner for best bathroom & People’s Choice for best Kitchen

  • Kitchen + Bath Canada Trade Show/Master of Ceremonies Speaker

Maria’s favourite design space....

“Confident spaces that cross the divide between Modern and Traditional

Lucie Saint-Phard

Interior Designer - IDD

Lucie Saint-Phard is an Interior Designer with a diverse portfolio that includes luxury hotels, fine dining restaurants, commercial spaces, and yachts. Her work extends beyond traditional interiors, having designed an award-winning backyard and created safe, functional spaces tailored to individuals with special needs.

Lucie is passionate about drafting and detailing, bringing creative concepts to life with precision and purpose. Her expertise in AutoCAD has been a cornerstone of her success and has led her to inspire others as an AutoCAD and Interior Design instructor.

Combining innovation, functionality, and aesthetic excellence, Lucie approaches each project with a dedication to designing spaces that enhance lives, whether through visual impact or by meeting unique needs with thoughtful solutions.