### “Kierstin changed my life. I know that sounds overwhelming but it is true.”

I have a home, a place that I am both comfortable in and proud of. A place that I enjoy being in, where I am calm and so relaxed. It all began following a major life change, I had moved into a furnished apartment but quickly realized it didn’t feel like home. I didn’t own any furniture and no idea where to start - I was overwhelmed and knew I needed help! Kierstin was referred to me and after going through her website and Instagram, I booked a Discovery call. When I got off the call I knew she was the right fit and was really hoping I was the right fit for her too - I was! The process, journey and approach was excellent. She did some initial testing with me to understand what I was looking for, my stage of life, my lifestyle - this was very powerful. I quickly and easily fell into really trusting her, her approach and her process. I appreciated that I had the opportunity to make decisions based on the options suggested and that she provided a range of options from a cost perspective. And I was often surprised at some of the items that I never even knew existed! I had fun working with Kierstin and her team, it was always positive, I was always excited about the next zoom call, the next visit, the next discussion! Frankly, the end of the project has been bittersweet as I very much miss working with Kierstin - but I know she’ll be my first call when I need anything more for my home.

Garth L.

### “I previously worked with Kierstin and saw first hand her attention to detail, commitment to a project, level of organization and overall professionalism.“

As we were hitting the 20 year mark of being in our home, it was time to consider a kitchen refresh and flooring update. I previously worked with Kierstin and saw first hand her attention to detail, commitment to a project, level of organization and overall professionalism. I was quite confident that she applied those same qualities to her design work (I was right!).

Our space is now way more functional, bright and flexible - it also feels larger. Overall, items are more organized, accessible and easy to find. We are glad we chose the kitchen redesign option Kierstin created vs. the cosmetic changes we were considering at the beginning. We are really happy with how the renovation turned out and are enjoying the updated spaces.

Claudine P.

### “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.

### “Our project was small but they were always so responsive - we always felt like we were a priority!”

When we purchased our home, I knew it was in need of updating to make it feel like our home. However, I felt maxed out with day to day demands and knew there was no way I could take this on without support. I found Kierstin Smyth Design on google and saw that they had done a few projects where big changes were made without tearing down walls. After our first meeting I felt our priorities were heard in terms of keeping what we could and putting our resources in the right places. The updates we did in the kitchen made it more functional and opened up our space. I feel more relaxed now and it feels like our home. I'm so appreciative of the flexibility and support Kierstin and Heather provided when we had to start, stop and start again. Our project was small but they were always so responsive - we always felt like we were a priority!

Seema P.

### “We always felt that Kierstin had our best interests at heart. When we didn’t have a clue, she provided gentle, firm guidance in the right direction but was always respectful of our preferences.”

We were desperately wanting to make our “new” (to us) house into our home so that it felt more inviting and comfortable. We were quite nervous about how the process would unfold, and expected our meetings, etc to be somewhat stressful. We were surprised to find that the opposite was true - they were fun and reduced our stress!

We always felt that Kierstin had our best interests at heart. When we didn’t have a clue, she provided gentle, firm guidance in the right direction but was always respectful of our preferences. We never felt judged, which was awesome. Also, communication was so easy - comfortable, timely responses, respectful and professional.

Now that the renovation is complete, we’re not embarrassed to have people over anymore, and are not constantly being aggravated by the previous poor design, weird "features", and things that just didn't work properly. The kitchen is a dream to work in, and the bathroom feels like a spa now!

Susan & Warren F.

### “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.

### ”Having her on our side made us feel like we had someone looking out for our best interests throughout the renovation. It would have been much more stressful without her and her team.”

We originally hired Kierstin Smyth Design to stage our previous home for sale and we were very happy with the staging but just as important to us was their clear and regular communication, availability and overall professionalism. Kierstin is exceptional on all these fronts and it set her apart from previous experiences we had with other designers. The new home we found needed the basement developed in order for it to work for us and we hired Kierstin and her team to create the design and assist with implementation. Our family has room to breathe now and our girls love their rooms and having their own bathroom. The biggest surprise is the joy the laundry room gives me - it's beautiful and after struggling for storage previously, I am so happy to have the proper space allocated now. Kierstin is a consummate professional, even in stressful situations. Her guidance was essential and so valuable. Having her on our side made us feel like we had someone looking out for our best interests throughout the renovation. It would have been much more stressful without her and her team. While their design is truly excellent, it's the customer service that sets them apart.

Lisa T.

### “Kierstin has great design instincts, meticulous attention to detail, and is a master of clean, functional design with beautiful, thoughtful finishes.”

Kierstin and her team are amazing! I just recently had her complete a design for a new basement suite and external entrance and I am so pleased! She listened to what I wanted, made the few changes we discussed, and was a delight through the entire process.

Kierstin has great design instincts, meticulous attention to detail, and is a master of clean, functional design with beautiful, thoughtful finishes. I am so excited to see this project come together and I cannot wait to have Kierstin bring her unique vision to other spaces in my home.

Jamie O.

### “After the virtual consultation we could tell that Kierstin and the team would thoughtfully consider our ideas and clearly communicate the info required for our decisions.”

When it came time to develop our basement, we had lots of ideas of what we wanted and needed in the space but we didn’t have any experience with design / construction so knew we wanted to work with a designer to bring it all together. After the virtual consultation we could tell that Kierstin and the team would thoughtfully consider our ideas and clearly communicate the info required for our decisions. They always reassured us and were candid about what estimates were reasonable and where to expect changes. Their professional experience really helped us make our decisions and we appreciated the ability to do a lot of the work virtually, along with being able to ask questions throughout the process. We can’t imagine the time when our basement wasn’t developed now. While our focus was on creating more space for our children, we’ve found that the extra space and the beautiful design has greatly improved our ability to unwind as parents. We use every room and it’s now our favourite part of the house!

Kristin B.

### ”I always felt like I was their top priority and knew that if anything went wrong they would be my advocate.”

When it came time to renovate my bathrooms, I was very anxious about starting the project. I didn’t know what to expect but I knew I wanted a change. Kierstin was recommended by a good friend and after reading her philosophy about the spaces we live in, I knew I was comfortable working with her team. Kierstin and the team made a daunting project much easier and management for me. They were very kind and patient. I also always felt like I was their top priority and knew that if anything went wrong they would be my advocate. I love my new bathrooms, I feel calmer and that my personality is reflected in my home. I am very happy I decided to go ahead with the project!

Mary R.

### “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’s complete level of calmness throughout the entire process was so reassuring and helped reduce the anxiety we felt with the investment and renovation.”

After living in our current home for several years, we realized that we were not feeling any joy in our kitchen. It didn’t feel like a space where we could relax and enjoy as a family. And functionally, it felt like we didn’t have enough space for our groceries and snacks as well as for preparing and cooking meals. We went into the process with a bit of fear around the chaos of a renovation as well as the financial investment but once we had the opportunity to sit down with Kierstin to see the design options. colour palettes, and her vision for how we would live in our space, the decision to move forward was an easy one.

The impact of our kitchen renovation was more than we had even expected. It was completed at the end of 2019 and we were so happy with how it turned out and loved having amazing dinner parties in the space. But once COVID took over our lives, our overall joy, enjoyment and thankfulness of our amazing kitchen has been a daily blessing. We often have a glass of wine in our kitchen at night and just imagine how much worse our COVID experience would have been in our old kitchen. We were also impressed by how flexible and creative she was in adjusting our plans during the renovation as we troubleshooted unexpected issues.

Our kitchen is truly the hub of our home and our favourite spot to spend time together as a family.

Cheng C.

### “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.

### “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!

Laurel V.

### “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.

### “Above all of the advice, Kierstin truly cares about your project. She loves this stuff and it is so genuine when she gets excited about a space!”

I truly can’t begin to find a description powerful enough to describe how valuable Kierstin was (and is) to me during my renovation. The anxiety I felt upon purchasing and fixing up my first home was beyond next level and was taking the joy of the experience away from me. Kierstin would remind me of the big picture, she helped me walk through the possibilities and determine which projects were on my priority list and which projects could wait. She would reign me in and keep me focused, helping me find other options when my “first pick” was out of my budget. She gave me ideas that I would have never come up (like plug in sconces which are so beautiful and inexpensive and completely change the feel of my basement)! She has such a gentle manner and when I would call her panicked and crying about something like rug sizes, she was always available without judgement and her advice would instantly calm me and let me move forward with a decision. Above all of the advice, Kierstin truly cares about your project. She loves this stuff and it is so genuine when she gets excited about a space! Renovation and decorating can be overwhelming but Kierstin breaks it down by helping you get clear on how you want to feel in your space and then how you want it to function. Once you’re clear on those feelings and goals, it’s then that she gets you to focus on the design and decor. I never thought about how I wanted a room “to feel” before how I wanted it to look. This has changed everything for me. And now, every time I go in to a particular room, I get that desired feeling and so do my guests. It’s so much more than design. And she is so much more than a designer. I recommend Kierstin and this program to anyone who doesn’t walk in to each room of their house every single day and fall in love.

Tamara G.

### ”The design options sent were exactly what I wanted and easy to follow and the final results are amazing!”

I loved working with Kierstin Smyth Design. She is definitely my number one choice for an interior designer in Edmonton! Before working with Kierstin and her team, my bedroom felt dark, dated, and not like me at all. I was using very old furniture, or basic IKEA furniture. It was time for me to have a "grown up" bedroom that reflected me and my style. I chose to go with the Petit Design Concept and the whole process was amazing and easy. Kierstin and her team gathered a ton of information from me so that they could make suggestions based on my lifestyle and needs, and of course to accommodate my dog. The design options sent were exactly what I wanted and easy to follow and the final results are amazing! Now I have a bedroom that I am proud to show off and feels like me. It's a wonderful space for my dog and I to relax. It truly feels like home.

Christina F.

### “I’d worked with Kierstin in a previous career and knew I could trust her to design and oversee the project and ensure it was done correctly this time.”

Our basement bathroom had been previously renovated by a contractor that cut a lot of corners, resulting in black mold, cracked tiles and more. I’d worked with Kierstin in a previous career and knew I could trust her to design and oversee the project and ensure it was done correctly this time. The design she created is more functional and the bathroom feels so much better - especially physically, now that the mold is gone and everything is properly waterproofed! We enjoyed working with the trades she recommended and we’re very happy with the results!

Ria F.