client NESTS
Every space has a story — and these are a few of mine.
You’ll find a mix here: personal renovations, builder selections I’ve helped with, and a few smart updates to rental spaces (because even rentals deserve good design). Some were full gut jobs, some started with builder-standard finishes, but every project was shaped by the same goal: to create spaces that feel good to live in, and look good too.
Client projects are ramping up fast so stay tuned! In the meantime, here’s a peek at some of the spaces I’ve designed so far.
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client NESTING PROJECTS
Every seasoned designer starts with a first client — and I’m thrilled to be building that portfolio right now. While this page is a little quiet today, behind the scenes, projects are in motion and I’m applying the same care, creativity, and attention to detail that I’ve honed renovating my own home. Stay tuned — beautiful transformations are on the way.
If you’d like to see the kind of work I’ve done (and where this page is heading), check out:
→ My Nesting Projects — renovations and designs from my own homes and rentals
→ Friendly Nesting Projects — selections, consults, and collaborations I’ve done for my favourite people
→ Building My Nest — blog that dives deep into the behind the scenes
my NESTING PROJECTS
Projects from my own home — where I first started experimenting with finishes, layouts, and ideas (without having to submit a change request)!
Personal Renovation Projects
Personal Builder Selections & Styling
Personal Rental Property Updates
friendly NESTING PROJECTS
Colour consultations, builder selections, and design advice provided for friends and family — helping them navigate the design centre without decision fatigue (or at least with less of it).
Goulburn Avenue Kitchen - A Little Effort, Big Impact
The upstairs of our Plymouth Street rental had potential — but it needed a reset to really work. The bathroom had only a tub and a hand shower (not ideal for four university girls sharing a space), and one of the bedrooms was being used as a walk-in closet. Great for shoes, not so great for rent.
We opened things up, added a proper shower, demoed the closet-turned-bedroom to get another renter in (heads in beds!), and gave everything a fresh coat of paint. A smart, durable kitchen reno tied it all together. It’s a great example of how practical upgrades and good design can completely shift a space — and the rental return that goes with it.
Plymouth Street Upstairs - Small upgrades, big impact
The upstairs of our Plymouth Street rental had potential — but it needed a reset to really work. The bathroom had only a tub and a hand shower (not ideal for four university girls sharing a space), and one of the bedrooms was being used as a walk-in closet. Great for shoes, not so great for rent.
We opened things up, added a proper shower, demoed the closet-turned-bedroom to get another renter in (heads in beds!), and gave everything a fresh coat of paint. A smart, durable kitchen reno tied it all together. It’s a great example of how practical upgrades and good design can completely shift a space — and the rental return that goes with it.
Gracewood Crescent - Third Time’s a Charm
This was my third builder home — and by this point, I’d lived the learning curve. I’d made the safe choices, skipped the wrong upgrades, and navigated enough design centre chaos to know exactly what mattered. Gracewood was where it all came together: a builder-basic house, elevated through smart decisions made at just the right moments.
It’s also why I do what I do now — because no one should have to go through multiple homes just to get it right. I help clients make confident, lasting choices from the start — so their first home feels like the one they meant to build all along.
Plymouth Street Basement - Our First Rental and Our First Real Reno
This was our first rental property — and our first real test. The basement started as an illegal granny suite: awkward layout, poor lighting, and definitely not up to code. But we saw the potential.
We took it down to the studs and rebuilt it as a legal, fully functional one-bedroom apartment — complete with smart storage, classic, durable finishes, and a surprisingly spacious layout (yes, we fit in ensuite laundry). What started as a patchwork basement is now a cozy, well-loved home — and seeing how our tenant made it their own? That’s the best part.
This one’s a great example of what happens when you pair thoughtful design with practical upgrades — even in a tight footprint.
Bufflehead Way - Builder Basic Beginnings
Built in 2012, this was the second builder home I bought — and while it could use a fresh coat of lighter paint and a few furniture updates, the bones still speak for themselves. Beautiful quartz counters, real wood cabinets with generous storage, and stunning black walnut floors gave this house a head start — even before design trends caught up. It’s a reminder that when you make smart foundational choices, a home can age gracefully and stay effortlessly livable.
Corinth Private - The First House and the First Round of Lessons
Bought in 2008, this was my very first home — and my first real introduction to builder design decisions. Looking back, there’s a lot I’d do differently now. But even without the hindsight I have today, I still made a few smart foundational choices that have stood the test of time.
The finishes could use an update — lighter paint, better lighting, maybe a new sofa or two — but the core holds up. Corinth Private was where I learned how to see beyond surface trends and start thinking about what makes a home truly work. And now, I get to help others skip the trial-and-error and start with confidence.
Gracewood - The Basement That Built a Bar
This basement started like most builder basements do — basic and full of potential. But one smart decision at the design centre (hello, extra ceiling height) laid the groundwork for something far better. What followed was a total transformation: a custom bar, a dedicated poker zone, a home theatre, and even a small-scale brewery, all wrapped in finishes that feel elevated and intentional.
It’s proof that with the right vision — and a few early, strategic upgrades — a builder-basic space can become the best room in the house.
The upstairs of our Plymouth Street rental had potential — but it needed a reset to really work. The bathroom had only a tub and a hand shower (not ideal for four university girls sharing a space), and one of the bedrooms was being used as a walk-in closet. Great for shoes, not so great for rent.
We opened things up, added a proper shower, demoed the closet-turned-bedroom to get another renter in (heads in beds!), and gave everything a fresh coat of paint. A smart, durable kitchen reno tied it all together. It’s a great example of how practical upgrades and good design can completely shift a space — and the rental return that goes with it.