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Lichen and Stone
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
29out of 100
29 out of 100, with a caution: only 3 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say20.9 of 64.3
Independent checks7.1 of 21.4
Track record1.3 of 14.3
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- Ways to reach them4.8 of 4.8
- Photos of their work0 of 11.9
- Industry recognition2.4 of 4.8
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Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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Source-listed gallery
1 photoPhotos listed on Houzz
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Houzz3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Sources
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
We are a residential design and landscape design firm offering design & project management services to homeowners that are looking to make their lives at home feel effortless while investing in healthy design solutions and materials that will last generations. Oh ya, we also create beautiful spaces to help you get inspired to spread joy to those around you. 'Empowering people with the ability to invest wisely into their homes while uplifting their communities and the environment with beautiful low impact designs.' I am Chantelle Hamilton, the founder of Lichen + Stone in Ottawa, Canada. I have always been passionate about taking care of people and the planet. Originally, I studied Biology to become an expert about our planet and all who reside on it. However, I was missing the people side of things and was feeling a little confined to a lab. After searching for a career that combined my passions and strengths of science, art and drama, I discovered that Interior Design was my calling and returned to school to get my BAA Interior Design. After, working as a designer and project director with various companies for over a decade, I established Lichen + Stone in 2022. I love working with my clients and helping them discover solutions for their home that will elevate their lifestyles. It is humbling to help clients make good decisions for the planet while they shape a home that speaks to them. Lichen + Stone creates beautiful uplifting spaces that infuse calm and clarity into your day, allowing you to focus your energy where you want it to be. When home feels easy, we have more space in our lives to do good for the world.
Services they list
Basement DesignBathroom DesignBedroom DesignDining Room DesignEntry DesignGreen BuildingInterior DesignKids Bedroom DesignKitchen DesignLiving Room DesignSpace PlanningLandscape Design
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Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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.
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Common questions about Lichen and Stone
Is Lichen and Stone a legitimate business?
Lichen and Stone has 3 independent public reviews, rated 5 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 Lichen and Stone?
Lichen and Stone has 3 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. The reviews section shows the aggregate rating, review volume, and review source information we hold.
How do I know Lichen and Stone's reviews are genuine?
Lichen and Stone's 3 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 Lichen and Stone won any awards?
Lichen and Stone holds 1 independent award, including Best of Houzz winner (2024). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
What does Lichen and Stone specialise in?
Lichen and Stone lists specialist services including Basement Design, Bathroom Design, Bedroom Design, Dining Room Design, Entry Design, Green Building. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
