1. © CDECA ™ 2016 CDECA ™ 2016 Decorating and Design Competition Competition Guidelines, Rules, and Entry Template Competition Instructions - 1

2. Please take a few moments to read through the next few slides to ensure your entry meets the contest requirements and is prepared for judgment correctly. If you have any questions or need more information please consult our website: cdeca.com/design-competition Have fun and good luck! Thank you, CDECA ™ office@cdeca.com cdeca.com/design-competition office@cdeca.com Competition Instructions - 2 Welcome to the CDECA ™ Decorating & Design Competition 2016 © CDECA ™ 2016

3. 1.Please read the entry Guidelines and Rules carefully and review the slide templates. 2.Please complete the slide templates (1-10) below to submit your entry. 3.Place photos in the image place holders. 4.Replace all red text in the template slides with your own text in black Arial font. 5.Completely delete the slides labeled “ Competition Instructions 1 – 5” before saving your entry. 6.Save your entry in PowerPoint format (PPT/PPTX) with a file name that follows this format: “category letter_ Project Title (with spaces)_OrderID”. (Order ID can be found on your payment receipt). Please use the category guide below: A - Kitchen Under 50K B - Kitchen Over 50K C - Bathroom Under 25K D - Bathroom Over 25K E - Interior Decorating Under 45K F - Interior Decorating over 45K G - Commercial H – Student For example, for an entry in the commercial category with a Project Title of “Sweet New Studio” you would save the.PPT file as “G_ Sweet New Studio_499”. E-mail completed entries to office@cdeca.com or by replying to your corresponding receipt. office@cdeca.com Competition Instructions - 3 Entry Guidelines © CDECA ™ 2016

4. Entry Deadline: Deadline for submission and payment: Midnight (Your Local Time) Tuesday, January 19, 2016. Entry Fees: – Each entry in the Accredited Member categories is $45 plus HST. – Students who are CDECA Members may enter for free. – Non-member Student entries are $20 plus HST. Entry Eligibility: In order to receive any award, Accredited Member and Student Member entrants must be CDECA Members in good standing at the time of the presentations. Please note that while you can register and submit entries at any time, the entry will not be submitted to the contest until payment is made. Competition Instructions - 4 Entry Rules: Deadlines and fees © CDECA ™ 2016

5. Entry Rules cont’d: Format Each entry may be a MAXIMUM of 10 slides. Submit before and after images. A client name cannot be used in your Project Title. A descriptive and appropriate title must be used, e.g.: “Lakeside Retreat,” “French Classic Kitchen,” Keep in mind any media coverage would include the Project Title. Choose your images based on relevance: for example, images of concept or sample boards, images of plans, etc. Upload the images in a logical sequence starting from introduction and graduating to details. (High Quality images will ensure winning videos are as nice as possible). *** All images submitted to the competition may be selected by CDECA at its complete discretion for the purposes of operating and promoting the current and future competitions. Each entry should be accompanied by a project description that tells the project story and describes the objectives, design challenges, and solutions. The project description takes the form of ten brief narratives; one narrative accompanies each slide. The introductory narrative (Max. 100 words) should accompany the first slide. We recommend the first slide be your feature shot of the decorated space. The narratives for the other 9 slides may not exceed 50 words. You must also provide high level budget information in your final slide. An input screen will guide you through this requirement. If the homeowner has provided some of the products or labour separately it should be stated on the budget form. STUDENT ENTRIES: –For Student Projects, the introductory narrative (max.100 words) should provide a client profile. –The budget information slide is optional for the Student Project. –Students should upload images of a sample/presentation board, a floor plan, an elevation and a perspective drawing and may include additional photos, up to ten images in total. Please ensure that your images and titles are legible as they cannot be expanded or zoomed during the judging process. DISQUALIFICATION: Competition entries must not contain anything that would identify the Entrant or the Client. The narratives and budget screens must not include any references to location or suppliers. The use of Company names or logos on boards, etc. or a reference to location or suppliers, etc. will result in automatic disqualification of the entry. Competition Instructions - 5 © CDECA ™ 2016

6. TITLE PAGE: REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR PROJECT TITLE INSTRUCTIONS: THIS IS YOUR TITLE SLIDE. YOU SHOULD USE AN OVERVIEW IMAGE IN THE SPACE ABOVE. WE RECOMMEND THE FIRST SLIDE BE YOUR FEATURE SHOT OF THE DECORATED SPACE. 1 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

7. INSTRUCTIONS: PROVIDE A PROJECT SUMMARY IN THIS TEXT BOX. IN 100 WORDS OR LESS INTRODUCE YOUR ENTRY AND PROVIDE A SUMMARY OF THE ENTIRE PROJECT. BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12. 1 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016 REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE

8. THE NEXT 9 SLIDES ARE MEANT TO TELL YOUR DECORATING “STORY.” START WITH BEFORE PICTURES AND WALK US THROUGH THE PROJECT. NARRATE YOUR SLIDES TO CREATE YOUR OWN NARRATIVE USING THE TEXT BOX ON THE PAGE PROCEEDNIG EACH PICTURE. (INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.) 2 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

9. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ON THE PRECEEDING PAGE. IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12. 2 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

10. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE. (INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.) 3 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

11. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE INSTRUCTIONS: IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12. 3 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

12. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE. (INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.) 4 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

13. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE INSTRUCTIONS: IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12. 4 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

14. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE. (INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.) 5 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

15. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE INSTRUCTIONS: IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12. 5 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

16. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE. (INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.) 6 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

17. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE INSTRUCTIONS: IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12. 6 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

18. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE. (INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.) 7 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

19. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE INSTRUCTIONS: IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12. 7 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

20. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE. (INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.) 8 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

21. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE INSTRUCTIONS: IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12. 8 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

22. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE THESE SLIDES ARE MEANT TO CONTINUE YOUR NARRATIVE. (INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE.) 9 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

23. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE INSTRUCTIONS: IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12. 9 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016

24. BUDGET INFORMATION 10 OF 10 ALL NON-STUDENT ENTRIES MUST COMPLETE THIS BUDGET FORM AS THE FINAL SLIDE IN YOUR ENTRY (UNLESS ALL SERVICES OTHER THAN CONSULTING WERE SUB- CONTRACTED BY THE OWNER – IS SO, INDICATE BELOW). DELETE ALL RED TEXT BEFORE SAVING FOR STUDENT ENTRIES ONLY: YOU HAVE A CHOICE TO USE THIS BUDGET SLIDE OR DELETE THIS SLIDEAND USE THE NEXT SLIDE AS YOUR FINAL SLIDE APPROXIMATE SQUARE FOOTAGE OF SPACE: TOTAL PROJECT COSTS: $ Furniture: $ Accessories: $ Flooring: $ Lighting, Media, Home Security: $ Window Coverings & Wall Treatments: $ Countertop, backsplash etc.: $ Cabinetry & Millwork: $ Contractor Services including Electrical & Plumbing: $ Costs Other (e.g. Client provided): $ Budget Notes: © CDECA ™ 2016

25. REPLACE THIS TEXT WITH YOUR OWN SLIDE TITLE THIS IS THE FINAL SLIDE FOR STUDENTS WHO DO NOT CHOOSE TO USE THE BUDGET PAGE ONLY. ALL NON-STUDENT ENTRIES MUST COMPLETE THE BUDGET SLIDE LISTED AS SLIDE 10. INSTRUCTIONS: PLACE AN IMAGE OR PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE. IN THIS TEXT BOX, USE 50 WORDS OR LESS TO DESCRIBE THE PHOTOGRAPH ABOVE AND HOW IT RELATES TO YOUR PROJECT. BE SURE TO DELETE ALL OF THE TEXT IN THIS BOX AND REPLACE IT WITH YOUR OWN TEXT IN BLACK ARIAL FONT SIZE 12. 10 OF 10 © CDECA ™ 2016