--- title: "Vanessa Francis — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/vanessa-francis-pfvwus-pf~1006711493 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1006711493.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Vanessa Francis" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b3b380760de9bb34_7623-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Address Available Upon Appointment, Toronto, Ontario L9T 6V8, Canada" latitude: 43.522 longitude: -79.8419 phone: "(416) 668-2806" website: http://www.vanessafrancis.com/blog/ rating: 5 review_count: 32 best_of_houzz_awards: 13 followers: 384 last_updated: 2026-09-05 --- # Vanessa Francis Original Houzz profile: [Vanessa Francis](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/vanessa-francis-pfvwus-pf~1006711493) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Toronto, ON - **Serves:** Burlington, Georgetown, Milton, Mississauga, Oakville, Streetsville - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (32 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - 5 Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 50,000 Ideabook Saves Vanessa Francis Design provides a full range of interior design services. Creating beautiful spaces that are liveable and comfortable is our mantra! We ensure our clients receive exceptional customer service and a personalized, fresh approach. Our work has been published in print in Luxe Interiors and Design, Redbook, House and Home, Style at Home, Canadian Living, Reno and Decor, the Toronto Star and the National Post. We have also been featured online by My Domaine and Style Me Pretty Living to name a few. ### Services Provided - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Color Consulting - Kids Bedroom Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Custom Built-ins - Custom Furniture - Custom Bookcases - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Burlington - Georgetown - Milton - Mississauga - Oakville - Streetsville ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Vanessa Francis | | Address | Address Available Upon Appointment, Toronto, Ontario L9T 6V8, Canada | | Phone | (416) 668-2806 | | Website | http://www.vanessafrancis.com/blog/ | | Followers on Houzz | 384 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — https://www.facebook.com/pages/Vanessa-Francis-Design/132006370196815 - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/vanessajfrancis - LinkedIn — https://www.linkedin.com/profile/preview?vpa=pub&locale=en\_US - Blog — http://www.vanessafrancis.com/blog/ ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Vanessa Francis](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/vanessa-francis-pfvwus-pf~1006711493) - **Website:** http://www.vanessafrancis.com/blog/ - **Phone:** (416) 668-2806 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Interior Design. - **Best of Houzz:** 13 awards (2014–2026), for Service, Design. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 32 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 49.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Laura, May 2025** > We did a 2 hour in person consult with Vanessa to mostly plan & design our mainfloor. We spent most of our time designing a more functional kitchen layout and solidifying the perfect sage green for our kitchen cabinet remodel. Vanessa helped sketch out a kitchen layout in detail and gave us a plan we could then take to our kitchen company to confidently have them execute on. Overall we are the most greatful for Vanessa pushing us to think more carefully about some decisions we had initially not prioritized - removing popcorn ceiling throughout the home & removing the bulkhead in the kitchen for cabinets to go to the ceiling. Ultimately we prioritized both of those decisions in our reno and in the end are so happy we did! It really elevated the space and made the renovation work we did significantly more impactful. **Comment from Vanessa Francis:** > Thank you so much Laura. I'm so happy you are happy! **★★★★★ — Wendy Clark, March 2025** > I hired Vanessa for a one-hour consultation to get renovation advice about my powder room. Before my call with Vanessa, I had already purchased the vanity, floor tile, and countertop. However, I needed Vanessa to provide her expert advice on paint colours, lighting, bathroom fixtures, and finishes. I was afraid of spending money and making mistakes on these things. Vanessa provided answers and suggestions to all of my questions. Her advice gave me the confidence to make purchases and move forward with my project. After the consultation, Vanessa happily responded to an additional question I had. > I'm looking forward to working with Vanessa again on future home projects. **★★★★★ — vaschaeffer, Dec. 2022** > I had a wonderful very long distance consultation with Vanessa (I'm in the U.S., she's in Cananda). She was able to help me clarify some important choices and her knowledge of decorating strategies is impressive. I will work with her again. **★★★★★ — Janine, Dec. 2022** > Vanessa has been wonderful to work with. Not only does she have great taste, but she is experienced, logical and asks all the right questions. We are in love with the rooms Vanessa helped us design and decorate - both beautiful and practical. I highly recommend Vanessa! **★★★★★ — Lisa MacKay, Dec. 2022** > Vanessa was absolutely AMAZING to work with during our kitchen renovation!! She provided exceptional service and was an invaluable wealth of knowledge in planning and designing our kitchen. We love our new kitchen and would never have survived the process without her. **★★★★★ — Kate Lacy, Dec. 2022** > We worked with Vanessa on our recent kitchen renovation. She was easy to work with and very responsive to our questions. She was an invaluable resource for us. She gave practical solutions to potential obstacles and was great at connecting us to sources of products that I would never have thought to check out. She gave us confidence in our ideas and helped shape them into reality. I cannot recommend her highly enough. > Kate Lacy **★★★★★ — Danielle, Sept. 2021** > Zoom consultations are such a great idea!. I wish I’d done this sooner. I admire Vanessa’s style and want to give our small, dated rooms a more classic, modern feel. She gave me suggestions for my living and dining rooms, including paint, furniture and placement, rug, lighting and worked with a few pieces I already own. A lot can be covered in 2 hours and I’m looking forward to implementing these ideas. Will also be seeking Vanessa’s advice on my entranceway. **★★★★★ — hindatahri70, March 2021** > My husband and I purchased an old side split property which required a total Reno: new main floor plan, new kitchen floor plan design, new hardwood floor, wall color selection, bathroom Reno, paint selection for the exterior....it was a LONG list. We hired Vanessa to help us with achieving everything on our wish list - she did it all and did an AMAZING job!! Vanessa was able to transform an old fragmented space into a beautifully designed interior. Our project is almost completed and we are very pleased with Vanessa’s design and vision - we love her choices of colors, textures, and design elements. We highly recommend Vanessa - She is super talented and is able to translate clients wish list into reality ❤️ **★★★★★ — goretti45, Dec. 2020** > Vanessa Francis is an extremely knowledgeable and helpful professional. She designed and executed a perfect design for my kitchen, family room and master bathroom. She was reliable and easily approachable, always on hand to answer questions and tackle any questions that arose along the way. She was able to meet the practical needs of my family while incorporating our personal style with her impeccable taste and overall vision. We could not be happier with the end result which exceeded our expectations. **★★★★★ — Marilyn Sweeney, Dec. 2020** > Vanessa’s consultation was worth every dollar and more. She is extremely professional and prepared to assist. She didn’t waste any time and offered such great solutions for my design dilemma. She showed me different images of materials and furniture that would compliment my space. I highly recommend spending the money for an initial consultation. On top of it all, she’s such a lovely lady. I enjoyed my time with her!! Thank you Vanessa. I am super pumped to tackle my project now. **★★★★★ — Shirley Kendrick, Dec. 2020** > The best decision of the entire renovation was working with Vanessa. She has a strong sense of space and understated elegance. She is one of a kind. > Every recommendation she made was perfect. I could not be more grateful. > Vanessa made my life so much easier and my home a real home. I can only provide the highest recommendation for this professional. **Comment from Vanessa Francis:** > Thanks so much Shirley. It was an absolute joy working with you! **★★★★★ — tsolosi, Oct. 2019** > Vanessa Francis was a pleasure to work with! She is very warm and friendly. Even just for a consultation, she left me with confidence and great ideas to make my home better. I would definitely recommend her. ## Selected projects - [Custom Built In](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/custom-built-in-pj-vj~2203853) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 1 - [Teenage Girl's Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/teenage-girl-s-bathroom-pj-vj~2816882) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 16 - [Parisian Inspired Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/parisian-inspired-bedroom-pj-vj~1853090) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 20 - Description: I took a basic, bland suburban bedroom and transformed it into a bedroom that you might find in a Parisian hotel. I used Metrie's Then & Now Finishings - Pretty Simple Collection to add much needed architectural details to the walls. Photography: Stephani Buchman - [Marshall Crescent](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/marshall-crescent-pj-vj~1600167) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 11 - [My Colourful House!](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/my-colourful-house-pj-vj~182472) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 21 - Description: My colourful former house. - [White + Bright Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/white-bright-kitchen-pj-vj~959161) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 11 - Description: I updated my kitchen by changing the counter to Silestone Lagoon, replacing my sink with a Blanco undermount one and the pretty new faucet is from Moen. I changed the backsplash to a classic white subway tile and added antique mirror to some of the upper cabinets. But the showstopper is the wallpaper from Designer's Guild. - [Rosemount Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/rosemount-kitchen-pj-vj~493705) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 3 - [Preppy Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/preppy-bedroom-pj-vj~182449) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 2 - [Vintage Inspired Bath](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vintage-inspired-bath-pj-vj~141687) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: A vintage inspired bath with classic details like subway tiles, marble mosaic floor tiles and a custom designed vanity. - [Shouldice Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/shouldice-bathroom-pj-vj~276302) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 6 - [Casual, Elegant Dining Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casual-elegant-dining-room-pj-vj~223800) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 2 - [Breakfast Room with a View](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/breakfast-room-with-a-view-pj-vj~368431) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 6 - [Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/powder-room-pj-vj~310646) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 5 - [Casual Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/casual-family-room-pj-vj~223802) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 1 - [Relaxed Family Room](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/relaxed-family-room-pj-vj~223803) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 1 - [Small Townhome](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/small-townhome-pj-vj~223799) - Location: Milton, ON - Photos: 2 - [Ikea Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ikea-kitchen-pj-vj~223801) - Location: Oakville, ON - Photos: 5 [See all 17 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/vanessa-francis-pfvwus-pf~1006711493) ## Ideabooks - [Guest Picks: 20 Stylish, Comfortable Sectionals](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2268071/list/guest-picks-20-stylish-comfortable-sectionals) — 20 ideas - [Guest Picks: Ideas for a Bold Kid's Bathroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23765442/list/guest-picks-ideas-for-a-bold-kid-s-bathroom) — 22 ideas - [Guest Picks: How to Bring Shades of Radiant Orchid Into Your Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/20950214/list/guest-picks-how-to-bring-shades-of-radiant-orchid-into-your-home) — 20 ideas - [Guest Picks: 20 Outdoor Fabrics With Indoor Style](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/12360631/list/guest-picks-20-outdoor-fabrics-with-indoor-style) — 20 ideas - [Guest Picks: 20 Duvet Covers to Suit Any Decor](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/8301500/list/guest-picks-20-duvet-covers-to-suit-any-decor) — 21 ideas - [Guest Picks: Lighting to Perk Up a Powder Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/5758950/list/guest-picks-lighting-to-perk-up-a-powder-room) — 21 ideas - [Guest Picks: 20 Pitchers Worth Pouring From](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4620903/list/guest-picks-20-pitchers-worth-pouring-from) — 20 ideas - [Guest Picks: 20 Finds for Staging Your Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/4540772/list/guest-picks-20-finds-for-staging-your-home) — 20 ideas - [Guest Picks: Creating a Patio for the Whole Family to Enjoy](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/2678815/list/guest-picks-creating-a-patio-for-the-whole-family-to-enjoy) — 20 ideas - [Guest Picks: Small Pieces Of Art Big on Personality](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1395035/list/guest-picks-small-pieces-of-art-big-on-personality) — 20 ideas - [Guest Picks: Storage and Styling for a Child's Bookcase](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1067480/list/guest-picks-storage-and-styling-for-a-child-s-bookcase) — 21 ideas - [Guest Picks: Creating a Child's Room to Last](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/941248/list/guest-picks-creating-a-child-s-room-to-last) — 20 ideas - [Guest Picks: 20 Beautiful Wallpapers to Elevate Your Room](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/822239/list/guest-picks-20-beautiful-wallpapers-to-elevate-your-room) — 20 ideas - [Guest Picks: Art and Accessories to Revive Your Mantel](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/765214/list/guest-picks-art-and-accessories-to-revive-your-mantel) — 21 ideas - [Guest Picks: 20 Sofas for Every Budget and Space](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/679974/list/guest-picks-20-sofas-for-every-budget-and-space) — 22 ideas - [Guest Picks: Ideas for a Sophisticated Girl's Bedroom](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/588682/list/guest-picks-ideas-for-a-sophisticated-girl-s-bedroom) — 20 ideas - [Guest Picks: 20 Finds for Staging Your Home](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/498870/list/guest-picks-20-finds-for-staging-your-home) — 20 ideas [See all 17 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/decor-happy) ## Community Q&A **Q: Love the ottoman! Can it be sourced in Toronto?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This is a custom piece that I designed and built by my upholsterer. **Q: Flacon de savon liquide** *(in Photo Questions)* Auriez-vous la gentillesse de m'indiquer d'où provient le joli flacon de savon liquide ? Remerciements anticipés Michelle A: Bonjour. It's from Target. **Q: Jute rug?** *(in Photo Questions)* Is that rug jute or something else? Is it soft or rough on ones feet? Is it easy to clean if a child spills a drink on it? Where did you buy it? Thanks!! P.S. I live in Canada too :) A: Yes it is jute and it isn't that soft. You will see spills and it is from West Elm. **Q: Finishes** *(in Photo Questions)* Greetings! Beautiful kitchen. I was wondering if you could tell me the finish on the Duluth Pulls. The faucet appears to be chrome but the pulls look like polished nickel. I'm considering doing the same thing (I prefer the nickel but the faucet is new-ish, so I hate to replace just for finish). Thank you! A: You are right. The pulls are polished nickel. **Q: What is the color of the kitchen cabinets?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The kitchen was built by Aya and it is their White - close to Benjamin Moore White Down. **Q: The pedestal basin is wonderful. Can you tell me the brand and model** *(in Photo Questions)* A: It is Memoirs from Kohler. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-05.*