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Just the Thing
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
51out of 100
- Rated 4.9 from 77 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume77
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say40.1 of 64.3
Independent checks7.1 of 21.4
Track record3.6 of 14.3
See the independent checks
- Ways to reach them4.8 of 4.8
- Photos of their work0 of 11.9
- Industry recognition2.4 of 4.8
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
These are independent third-party awards: recognition earned from review communities and trade bodies, never paid placement.
Source-listed gallery
5 photosPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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4.9out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz77 reviews · 4.9 avg
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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About
At JUST the THING, we pride ourselves on being personable, creative, and really listening to our clients needs. Don't just look for a decorator, find someone who can turn your house into a home - and within budget! Check out our reviews to see what past clients have said about us. JUST the THING was founded in 1989 with the mission to help individuals create their own personalized spaces with style, flair, and sound design principles. Over the years, we have developed a support team of craftspeople and trusted suppliers who assist in the implementation of our vision. In 2012 and 2015, JUST the THING was selected for the Consumers' Choice Award for Best Interior Decorator in Toronto. Our portfolio here is a small representation of the wide range of looks created to tell our clients' stories.
Services they list
Art SelectionBasement DesignBedroom DesignCloset DesignColor ConsultingCustom Bathroom VanitiesCustom Built-insCustom Kitchen CabinetsDesign ConsultationDining Room DesignDownsizingFurniture Selection
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
What this business says about itself
From their own website
What this business says about itself
See their work: Houzz (opens in new tab)
- Areas served: Toronto, GTA
These are statements the business makes on its own website, worth confirming in writing (and on the official registers) before you hire, not independently verified by us.
Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingThey state they've been established since 1989, but the earliest independent source we can find is 2016. Worth asking them about the gap.
They say, established1989Award-winning since2016
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.
Ask to see a portfolio of completed work like yours, plus recent references you can contact.
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Common questions about Just the Thing
Is Just the Thing a legitimate business?
Just the Thing has 77 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Just the Thing?
Just the Thing has 77 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Just the Thing's reviews are genuine?
Just the Thing's 77 public reviews come from a named public review source. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show the review source information and aggregate rating we hold rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Just the Thing won any awards?
Just the Thing holds 1 independent award, including 11× Best of Houzz winner (2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Just the Thing specialise in?
Just the Thing lists specialist services including Art Selection, Basement Design, Bedroom Design, Closet Design, Color Consulting, Custom Bathroom Vanities. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
What areas does Just the Thing cover?
They state on their own website that they cover Toronto, GTA. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.