How my online design consults works

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Your Homework!

Once I have received payment, within 24 hours you will receive a questionnaire asking you questions related to your project. I will ask you what your vision and dreams are for your project. I will ask you your color likes & dislikes. I will ask you your preference to receive color recommendations in Sherwin Williams or Benjamin Moore.

For room makeovers I will ask you what furniture & accessories that you want to keep and what can go. I will ask you to create a board on Pinterest with your desired looks. If you don't know your desired looks, its okay. I can help you with this. I will also ask what your budget is for any furniture and/or accessories that you want to purchase to complete your new dream room.

You will also be given instructions on the best way to take pictures related to your project for maximum quality. I will give you instructions on how to send your homework to me. Once I receive your homework, I will start your report. Your report will be sent to you within 3 - 5 business days.

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Your Report!

After evaluating your questionnaire & photos, you will receive your report within 3 - 5 business days that will consist of 3 options for color consults, and 2 options for room makeovers.

For color consults, you will receive 3 color choices based on your photos and questionnaire, and my reasons why I picked these colors for your room or exterior. You will also receive detailed instructions on the best way to test these paint colors.

For room makeovers, you will receive 2 different mood boards with specific color recommendations for your room, and furniture & accessories recommendations with links that you can purchase these items.

For all color consults, you will receive a color sample board for colors that are available in a color board.

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My Promise to You!

I offer 3 options as part of my color consultations.

I offer 2 options for room makeovers. You will receive two different mood boards with paint color & furniture & accessories recommendations based on your questionnaire and your photos.

For all paint color recommendations, I explain why I am recommending these colors, and I will show you how to test your paint colors as a standard industry practice.

After you've had a couple of days to look at and digest your report, I will follow up via email to see if you have any questions or concerns. We can address your questions via email or zoom if preferred.

My primary goal is to make you happy with your consult and help you create a space that you and your family will love.

Debi Collinson

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Hi! I'm Debi

Hi! I'm Debi Collinson. Designer, Color Expert & Real Estate Investor.

So I did I get here?

It all started back in 2006, where I nervously staged my very first home. The sellers liked their newly styled home so much that they turned down an offer for full asking price and stayed. I went back to design school and the rest is history.

I started staging & styling houses full-time and have staged HUNDREDS of houses for 14 years. I've seen it all. The good, the bad and the ugly. Nothing surprises me anymore. Honest! When the pandemic hit in 2020, like many designers, I moved my business online and have been working my "magic" online to create a stunning retreat for my clients!

My love for design started at a young age where I grew up looking at blue prints, going on construction sites and offering my opinion on color selections.

My father, a Professional Engineer, and co-owner of a Design|Build|Engineering firm, gave me an early view and interest into the field of designing, building and decorating. He tuaght me how to read blue prints, took me with him on construction sites, and I helped him with color selections for his building designs. I'm continuing his legacy of buying "fixer uppers" and either flipping them for a profit or turning them into profitable rental properties.

My design advise to the world is ... styling your home is the BIG secret in having a home that you absolutely love as opposed to a ho hum look.

My superpower is styling your home to make it stunning all while adding value to your home at the same time!

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Testimonials

We were blessed to use Debi's services to decorate our new place.  Moving from a four bedroom two story home into a three bedroom apartment was a huge challenge.  However, with the expert advice of Debi she recommended specific pieces of furniture and colour combinations that made our home become a place of refuge for many who are in need of peace.  We entertain quite a bit and it was important for us to have a practical set up and one where people would feel totally at home.  Many visitors have complimented us on the design of our unit (even the usage of space.)   Debi has the uncanny ability to create such an atmosphere.  We highly recommend Debi’s services.

Phil & Tracy C.

Debi worked miracles on our house that we put up for sale earlier this year. Being an Artist, with my multi coloured, multi layered palette in my home, her advice on getting the home ready and to a high standard was invaluable. A true Professional! I was challenged with letting go of my vision for the decor of the house, which was highly personal and bohemian at best, which I am aware would have appealed to only a minority of house hunters. Debi worked sensitively with her beautiful decor pieces,and her skills and knowledge for setting up beautiful rooms, whilst acknowledging my Artistic side. She made the whole process very painless, interesting and fun and the end result was wonderful…and we sold our house that week! A great experience. Thank you Debi!  I would highly and happily recommend Debi.”

Renne D.

Debi staged our home from top to bottom, and also advised us on which changes/repairs would maximize the value of our house. She completely changed the look and feel of our old, outdated townhouse and brought it up to the standard of a model home; the listing photos looked like they came straight out of a magazine! Debi’s expertise, knowledge, and eye for style helped us sell our house over asking price in 7 days.


Jenn's house sold in 7 days with 2 offers at 107% of asking.  There was a very similar fully renovated unstaged townhouse in the same area, listed at the same time. After one price reduction, the unstaged townhouse sold for 97% of asking in 50 days.

Jennifer Y.