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Interior Design

Consultations

Personalized Design Direction for Your Home

Making design, renovation, or furnishing decisions can feel overwhelming without experienced guidance. A design consultation offers focused, professional direction—helping you move forward with confidence and avoid costly missteps.

This one-on-one working session provides clear, tailored recommendations for your space, priorities, and constraints. You’ll leave with confident direction and a concise Design Summary to guide your next steps.

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What You’ll Gain

  • Confident decisions on layout, materials, and finishes

  • Clear guidance on what to prioritize—and what to avoid

  • Expert insight before committing time or budget

  • A tailored Design Summary outlining your key recommendations and next steps

Session Types

In-Person Consultation — $695 + HST

A 90-minute in-home or local showroom meeting for the decisions that are best made in person—walking the space, reviewing samples, and hands-on styling.

Virtual Consultation — $425 + HST

A one-hour video call where we review your space, share screen visuals, explore ideas, and answer your questions. Available worldwide.

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What We’ll Cover

Our time together can focus on:

  • Layout and spatial planning

  • Colour, paint, and material selections

  • Renovation and construction decision support

  • Furniture, rugs, and lighting selections

  • Hands-on styling

Who This is For

This consultation is ideal if:

  • You want professional direction before starting a renovation or making key furnishing decisions

  • You feel stuck making design choices on your own

  • You prefer expert direction over trial-and-error

  • You want clarity without committing to full-service design — or are exploring whether it’s the right next step

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Why did I not do this earlier?! Leah totally got my style and she honed in on the good companies that reflected my style. I think of the hours and money I've spent in the past buying things that just didn't work. Now I feel confident in my purchases. Leah was so amazing to work with - she's very professional, yet very open, warm and friendly with a good sense of humour. It was a pleasure to have her in my home.

— JAN SANDERSON

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Why I Love This Work

Many homeowners tell me the same thing: design decisions feel overwhelming. One choice affects the next, and it’s easy to wonder whether everything will come together the way you imagined.

Before launching my studio, I worked for a semi-custom home builder where I’d help homeowners choose all their finishes—flooring, cabinetry, plumbing, paint, and more—in a single appointment. That experience taught me how to simplify decisions, break things down step by step, and guide clients toward cohesive choices that truly fit their home.

It’s the same approach I bring to every consultation today. My goal is for you to leave feeling cared for, confident in your choices, and clear on your next steps.

If you’re ready for a focused, productive working session (with a little fun along the way!), I’d love to help you with your project.

Hope to see you soon,

We are so happy to have Leah help us as we renovate our cottage. Leah has a unique set of skills that begins with listening and understanding our vision. She brings this to a reality by blending her talent in design with a vast knowledge of materials and applications. She is practical and creative at the same time. Her imagination is limitless and her enthusiasm infectious. Thank you, Leah, for leading us to a beautiful final product.

— JOYCE SASSON

I really enjoyed my virtual consultation with Leah as we are starting to think about the changes and updates we might want in our new home. It will be done in stages, and she was so helpful in targeting our preferences and providing wonderful design element ideas as well as sourcing products for us. She is very open and collaborative! I recommend this experience highly!

— BRENDA SHERRY

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FAQ

  • You’ll receive a personalized written summary with notes, recommendations, and shoppable links tailored to your space. This allows you to stay present during our time together without worrying about taking notes.

  • Bring any inspiration images, floor plans, measurements, or questions you’ve been considering. You’ll be able to upload photos and links once your booking is confirmed, which helps us make the most of our time together.

  • Every consultation is tailored to your priorities. Some clients use the time to make focused decisions—choosing paint colours, selecting key furnishings, or addressing styling challenges. Others come seeking big-picture clarity for a renovation or remodel. No matter where you are in the process, we’ll make the most of our time together and tailor the session to your priorities.

  • If we’re in a good flow and additional time would be helpful, sessions can be extended.

    Many clients begin with a consultation and book follow-up sessions as their project evolves. You’re welcome to schedule additional sessions whenever you’d like continued support or fresh eyes on your space.

  • Absolutely. In-person consultations can take place in your home or at a local showroom, allowing us to review materials, furnishings, and samples together.

In-Person Service Areas

 

Collingwood, Blue Mountains, Thornbury, Creemore, Craigleith

 

Muskoka, Port Carling, Bracebridge, Gravenhurst, Rosseau

 

Barrie, Midhurst, Orillia, Tiny Township, Midland, Port Severn

If you’re located just outside these areas, you’re welcome to book — we’ll confirm any travel fees during scheduling.

We’d love to help you make meaningful progress on your project.

Choose your preferred format below to book your consultation.

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& The Studio

Meet Leah

I’m Leah—founder and principal designer of Leah Simpson Design, an award-winning interior design studio based in Collingwood. I’m passionate about natural materials, thoughtful space planning, and telling a story through every detail. Our studio specializes in large-scale renovations, custom homes, and design consultations that bring beautiful, functional spaces to life.

If you’re new here, you’re welcome to explore our portfolio, follow along on Instagram, or join our newsletter for behind-the-scenes insights, design tips, and studio updates.

Book your In-Person Session

New consultation dates are added regularly — please check back if you don’t see a time that works for you.

Book your Virtual Session

New consultation dates are added regularly — please check back if you don’t see a time that works for you.

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