Inspire Your Space was created after COVID changed my life. My name is Margie Ridgway, and I have worked in the office furniture industry in Calgary for over 25 years. Prior to the devastation of the economy in COVID, I was part-owner of a large company with a showroom, warehouse, trucks, and staff. Trying to start over, alone, was a bit of challenge. But – after much soul searching and the support of friends and colleagues, I decided to strike out on my own.
Partnering with a trusted network of vendors, business associates and skilled installation teams to deliver tailored solutions that meet your unique needs. We pride ourselves on being responsive and communicative, providing clarity at every stage. With extensive experience in ergonomics, design, space planning, problem solving, and project management, we bring a comprehensive skill set to every project. My goal is to help you achieve yours, efficiently, creatively, and with care. Concerned about pricing? Don’t be. The evolution of the business environment has enabled me to create a lean operation that can compete with most anyone. Experienced in many environments – Healthcare – Educational – Commercial - Boardroom – Home Office – Custom – Systems – Accessories – Lounge –Reupholstery – Walls – Local - Canadian – North American – budget offshore sourcing options Whether you are focused on enhancing your staff well-being, creating a welcoming environment for clients, or a ensuring you have a durable and comfortable collaborative environment for students or staff, we are here to help. I can help guide you to make the informed buying decisions, that you are confident in.
As a business owner of a larger company and now my smaller scale operation, I appreciate and respect your bottom line.I will not suggest things to you that are not the best financial decision for your projects. My goal is long term repeat clients. Client satisfaction and referrals are what I depend on to continue to be successful. I do not require approval on pricing - nor am I the owner of a large multi-million-dollar operation, with other things to consume my time and energy. When I tell you that I will do my best for you, I will. You are 100% my focus.
I’ve lived in Calgary since 1983, originally from Cape Breton. My family is all here, and I love to spend time with them, travel, golf, play slo-pitch, go to Stamps games, watch the Jays win, and enjoy our beautiful city. As a member of WPO – Women’s Presidents Organization, I have met wonderful friends and professional contacts who I can count on for support every day. I am honest, direct, friendly, and very good at what I do. Seeing a project come together and my clients’ pride in their decisions is very rewarding. I welcome any opportunity to meet you and discuss your goals & challenges. I am a big believer in supporting local entrepreneurs. I believe that we will only grow and be better if we support each other and build a competitive, quality, economy for Alberta.
GET IN TOUCH“Margie and her team have always helped our business find affordable and quality office furniture solutions. They have always provided top notch service and have treated us very well over the years.
VP Sales and Business Development -Centre Street Insurance
“Margie is amazing to work with – she gets to know her clients and really listens to their needs. We were what I would consider a high maintenance customer with a clear vision, which we were not willing to deviate from. We were relocating to an office nearly double the size of our existing office. Margie is knowledgeable in the products and options available, she worked closely with us to find the right solution to help achieve our vision and combine our existing furniture with all the new furniture required. She was easy to work with and excellent at communicating every stage throughout the process with us, this made our office relocation smooth and stress free! From the initial meeting to discuss our furniture needs and timeline to the move-in and set up of existing and new furniture she did not miss a detail, with Margie we were in good hands!
Director, Shared Services - Nude Solutions
“I have known Margie for close to 20 years dealing with commercial products from stationary, office furnishings and designing workspace cubicles. Margie is known for her enthusiasm, creative thinking and get the job done attitude. She is fun, trustworthy and totally dedicated to her clients.
Cantak Corporation
“We have worked with Margie and her team successfully for several years. She has helped design and recreate our entire office in a few separate projects including boardroom, private office space and open work spaces. What I value most about Margie is her openness and her creative talent to find the best solution within the budget we establish.
Skyline Concrete Services Ltd.
“I had the pleasure of working with Margie when our office moved up a few floors within our same building. We did a complete demo of the old space and wanted to ensure we kept a bit of a traditional feel with dark woods, while ensuring a lot of natural light was still coming in through windowed wall partitions. Margie’s design input to add a modern feeling was greatly appreciated and she was always available with ideas, samples and ensuring quotes and designs were accurate related to colors, size and timeline for deliveries. It’s been 4 years since our project together and we couldn’t be happier with our final product. In the past 4 years we’ve done a few small adjustments and additions to the furniture, and again Margie was always been there to help in the process.
Fletcher Mudryk LLP
If you have a space that needs some help or you just want to say hello, give me a call!
Offering consultations by phone, skype, email or on-site.
Office: 587-619-1652 | Mobile: 403-560-2007
