“Kierstin did a great job choosing multiple products and finishes in a very short timeline and under pressure, considering both my aesthetic tastes and increasing the home's resale value.”

Kierstin Smyth Design was brought in at the last minute, right before major renovations began. Kierstin did a great job choosing multiple products and finishes in a very short timeline and under pressure, considering both my aesthetic tastes and increasing the home's resale value. The end result was a completely transformed space! She was very professional and was able to work well with our contractor when questions or issues came up. Working with her made the entire process less stressful and definitely more enjoyable!

Richa S.

“I am so grateful for Kierstin and all her talents! Her work has literally been life changing for me.”

Back in March of 2020 our lives changed forever with the onset of COVID. My business had focused on working with clients in their homes or in a studio… but unfortunately that was not going to be possible anymore. I reached out to Kierstin and asked what she thought I could do. She came over and assessed my home and said let’s make your basement your virtual studio! At first I was overwhelmed as I didn’t even know where to start or how hard it was going to be. She thoughtfully took all my concerns into consideration and developed a plan that truly saved my business! We literally turned the space around in about 2 weeks. She took into consideration my brand, lighting and how everything would look on camera. She even took the time to teach me a few skills so that I could do some of the work on my own. I owe so much to Kierstin and her brilliance. She saw my struggle and knew my vision. She is so soulful and purposeful with what she does for her clients. Her work is transformative and I will forever be grateful that she came into my life. Thank you again as you will never ever know what you have done for myself, my clients and my family!

Nicole C.

“I was so impressed with Kierstin's pre-sale consultation and staging service!”

My house photos looked amazing thanks to her thoughtful design and I had multiple offers within days. I sold my house for more money and faster than if I'd let it show vacant. Home staging is worth every penny and I highly recommend Kierstin.

Kim C.

“Kierstin helped me navigate through the vast selection of Hunter Douglas offerings, and was very quickly able to narrow down to what suited my needs. ”

I was looking for a new set of blinds when our condo bedroom windows were getting replaced. Kierstin helped me navigate through the vast selection of Hunter Douglas offerings, and was very quickly able to narrow down to what suited my needs. I appreciated the time she took to provide clear and precise pricing options to help me make my decision. She was also very flexible with working around the window replacement project, which saw many delays and not a lot of clear information about what the replacement entailed. I would highly recommend her services if you are looking to get Hunter Douglas Blinds.

Benita H.

“We worked with Kierstin on the design and installation of Hunter Douglas powered blinds for our condo, and couldn’t be happier!”

From our initial consultation to the arrangement and scheduling of installation, the entire experience was welcoming, professional, transparent and on time. It’s worth mentioning that this was done in the early days of the pandemic, and that we are in different provinces! This makes the experience working with Kierstin even more remarkable - her clarity, responsiveness and keeping us up to date throughout the process made it so that we didn’t feel anything was lacking.

The blinds themselves are incredible, and the installation was done very professionally. Thanks to the recommendations that Kierstin made, we can enjoy a beautiful view while protecting our soft furnishings and not spending a fortune on air conditioning in the summer.

We highly recommend working with Kierstin, no matter where you are, and only wish she was local so that we could thank her in person!

Tasha S.

“We highly recommend Kierstin Smyth Design!”

We've been utilizing Kierstin's design consultation services to make decorative improvements to our space. She provided us with ideas on dealing with the unique features/spaces in our home, designed the layout of a large photo/feature wall and helped us to frame our photos and art beautifully and within our budget.

Ryan T. & Leslie H.

“I have worked with Kierstin since she first began in this business. I was impressed at how she took the time to truly get to know me, my home and my taste.”

She was able to incorporate my unique style to create for me a functional and beautiful space that I absolutely love. Kierstin handled all aspects of the design process for me, creating design concepts, sourcing products, recommending tradespeople, and arranging renovation projects. She frequently went above and beyond the call of duty, even assembling my furniture and installing curtain rods herself if necessary. She cheerfully worked around my irregular schedule, and when I was out of town, she managed renovations to be done in my absence so that I could return home to the completed product. She has continued to make updates and improvements in my house, and she is always thorough and meticulous. I have complete trust in her judgment and would recommend her services without hesitation. Thank you, Kierstin, for sharing your amazing vision and ideas which have transformed this townhouse into my perfect, cozy, quirky dream home.

Andrea W.

“Kierstin is knowledgeable about design principles and a pleasure to work with. She helped me achieve the look that I wanted and gave me support in clarifying my vision.”

I hired Kierstin Smyth of Kierstin Smyth Design to assist me in my recent renovation to our home. Kierstin is knowledgeable about design principles and a pleasure to work with. She helped me achieve the look that I wanted and gave me support in clarifying my vision. What sets her apart from other designers that I've worked with is her level of organization and the clarity of her communications. My husband and I are extremely happy with the results of our renovation. We are especially pleased with the lack of stress in achieving it, owing much to Kierstin's design advice and product selections which appropriately tied together all the varied elements of our home.

Brenda & Michael S.

“Kierstin came highly recommended by a friend of mine who had been working with her to furnish his home.”

As a first time homeowner, I had never had so much house to furnish or ever really invested in making a space my own. We were moving across the country with almost no furniture to a house we knew we could live in for many years. Kierstin came highly recommended by a friend of mine who had been working with her to furnish his home. While I was initially a little concerned about the price, I recognized it was an investment in our home and that it would save me a lot of time and effort during a busy time in our lives. As a result, everything feels complete and I am really proud of our home for the first time in my life. As renters in Toronto, we never put much effort into decor. I now feel like our home is a true reflection of us and our lifestyle and I am proud to share it with friends and family.

Elise B.

“After spending many years frustrated by not knowing what to do with our family room and fireplace (and many failed decorating attempts!), we decided enough was enough and reached out to Kierstin Smyth Design.”

We chatted about the options for working together and decided the Petit Design Concept was the best fit. It was an easy process of me giving her the info on the space along with how I wanted it to feel and then she took over and sent back a great document full of ideas for how to achieve what we wanted! We never would have thought of some of the things she recommended! The best part of the document was the shopping links. It took all of the guess work out of it as I looked at the items she suggested, picked one and ordered. Such a huge time and stress saver! She was quick to answer any questions we had and we got to work implementing the design. We love how the space has come together and we actually enjoy spending our family time together in the space now!

Kelly M.

“We worked with Kierstin Smyth Design throughout our entire build process. She advised on our layout prior to building and provided us with valuable insight we would have overlooked.

She attended all of our selection meetings with us to give guidance on materials and finishes, liaised with our builder and helped us understand the more technical elements of the process. She has impeccable taste, so we kept her on to assist with our furniture and decor too. We could not have taken on this project without her expertise and extraordinary vision. The outcome was beyond anything we had anticipated, we love our new home so much! Having her by our side not only saved us a lot of time and stress but money too. We without a doubt highly recommend that others who are about to build consider having Kierstin as part of their team.

Jori W.

“When my husband and I first decided to build a house, excitement quickly turned into stress with the amount of questions and choices being thrown at us.”

Kierstin consulted on our new build project, and what a relief it was to know that with an expert's opinion, we ensured a consistent look and feel throughout the space we would call "home" in a few short months. The selection studio was the most stressful aspect and Kierstin's guidance on which upgrades were "worth it" and which were not was exactly what we needed when evaluating cost and benefits. While the builder's team is helpful, it's great to have someone on your team who only has your interests at heart. Kierstin made this whole process a lot easier. Truly thank you for all your help Kierstin.

Eva & Mark R.

“Upon interviewing a number of industry professionals, Kierstin Smyth Design immediately stuck out as the design company I wanted to work with.”

I already had a lot of ideas of what I wanted to achieve in updating my condo, however Kierstin helped me transform these ideas into a concrete plan, sharing additional ideas and inspiration along the way. In addition to providing project oversight, Kierstin worked with me to refine and streamline my design ideas, identify high-quality materials (passing along her industry discount), and connect me with talented local professionals (at my price point) to undertake the work. Kierstin eased the stress of managing such an extensive project and was a joy to work with - I will be recommending Kierstin Smyth Design to all of my contacts undertaking anything from minor redesign work to major renovations!

Laurie K.