--- title: "DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/dts-designed-to-sell-stay-pfvwus-pf~1167874549 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1167874549.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/b623460206c1104f_6433-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "Whitby, Ontario L1N7E7, Canada" phone: "(905) 697-0007" website: http://www.designedtosell.co rating: 5 review_count: 28 best_of_houzz_awards: 6 followers: 6 last_updated: 2026-08-14 --- # DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY Original Houzz profile: [DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/dts-designed-to-sell-stay-pfvwus-pf~1167874549) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Whitby, ON - **Serves:** Ajax, Bowmanville, Coburg, Markham, Oshawa, Peterborough, Pickering, Port Perry, Scarborough, Whitby - **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (28 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2024), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Recommended on Houzz - 100 Ideabook Saves Home Stager, Principal Designer, Decorator Designers first, Krista and Kelly have created DTS, a different type of Home Staging and Interior Design company locally owned and operated in Durham region. Krista and Kelly are Principal Designers at DTS and use their vision and skills to bring together the latest and greatest in interior design trends, making an ordinary home extraordinary. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Floor Plans - Entry Design - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Playroom Design - Laundry Room Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Art Selection - Closet Design - 3D Rendering - Basement Design - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Home Staging - Downsizing - Holiday Decorating - Custom Table - Decluttering - Window Treatments ### Areas Served - Ajax - Bowmanville - Coburg - Markham - Oshawa - Peterborough - Pickering - Port Perry - Scarborough - Whitby ### Typical Job Cost CAD 250 - CAD 200,000 Home staging costs usually are 1% of home value or less depending on scope of work. Interior Design work and Custom Window Treatments will vary depending on projects. ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY | | Address | Whitby, Ontario L1N7E7, Canada | | Phone | (905) 697-0007 | | Website | http://www.designedtosell.co | | Followers on Houzz | 6 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — www.facebook.com/designedtosell.durham - LinkedIn — www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-uhlin-0727 - Blog — www.designedtosell.co ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/dts-designed-to-sell-stay-pfvwus-pf~1167874549) - **Website:** http://www.designedtosell.co - **Phone:** (905) 697-0007 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - Real Estate Staging Association Member - Best of Houzz 2017, 2019, 2020 - **Best of Houzz:** 6 awards (2017–2024), for Service. **Affiliations** - [Real Estate Staging Association](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/schools-and-organizations/real-estate-staging-association-pfvwus-pf~92455693) ## Reviews **Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 28 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — HU-324176820, Nov. 2023** > Kelly and Krista are amazing to work with. They made the process easier and their incredible design experience made our home shine. We highly recommend them and would absolutely choose to work with them again if the opportunity arose. **★★★★★ — jayegirl21, May 2021** > We are overjoyed that our home was sold in 6 days, on offer day,and over 100k of asking. We could not have imagined that this would have happened so quickly without the beauty that was displayed in our home. The team was very professional, the job was completed in a short amount of time and there was constant communication throughout the entire process. Kristy and her team truly highlighted the beauty of our home that made us convinced we should stay (except we needed more space for our growing family). When we came home, we felt like a family on a design show that was just in awe of the beauty before us. Well done to the team. Thank you to the Designed to Sell team. It was a pleasure to have you guys stage our home and have it sell for way more than we asked so now we can afford more of our dream for our next home. **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thank you so much for this lovely review! We so enjoyed working with you and your wonderful family on your listing. What a successful sale! We wish you all the very best for your upcoming move! **★★★★★ — HU-971887974, April 2021** > We sold our house in two days, and we truly believe it was because it was decorated so beautifully by Krista and her team at Designed To Sell. Our house was transformed into a magazine worthy, picture perfect home. They utilized spaces I never knew were possible and their staging techniques proved stunning. > They truly have a gift and are doing exactly what they are meant to do. We also got way over asking and again, I know it was because of how they transformed our home. I totally trust them, their professionalism and their vision. I would recommend Designed To Sell, whether you are buying or selling a home. **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thanks so much for your kind words. We're so thrilled with your successful sale! It was a pleasure working with you. K+K **★★★★★ — HU-52417771, April 2021** > Krista and Kelly were fantastic to work with. They were professional, followed all covid protocols and their vision for my home was absolutely stunning! I highly recommend Designed to Sell for staging your home or interior design. My home sold in less than 24hrs thanks to their incredible work. **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thank you kindly for this wonderful review. We really enjoyed working with you on your lovely home! K+K **★★★★★ — amandagyles, April 2021** > The ladies from Designed to Sell were absolutely amazing to work with. They beautified our house and we fell in love with her all over again - such a stunning transformation. Would absolutely recommend! **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thanks for this lovely review Amanda! It was a pleasure to meet you and work with you on your lovely property! K+K **★★★★★ — HU-791910808, April 2021** > Designed to Sell has an amazing sense of style for a variety of spaces. They were able to transform an empty condo into a warm and vibrant home! They were professional and on-time, very easy to work with! Thank you! **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thanks so much for your kind words. Your condo was a pleasure to work on! **★★★★★ — Anca Atanasiu, March 2021** > The Ladies at Designed To Sell simply transformed our home from Cinderella to the beautiful princess that went to the ball! It was an amazing transformation. Both my husband and I fell in love with our house again and were joking that had we called them to decorate it before we decided to sell we might have never wanted to sell. It looked like a completely different house, absolutely gorgeous and it sold for top dollars! We are whole heartedly recommending them for your staging or interior decorating needs! Thank you, Kelly and Krista! **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thank you Anca! We appreciate your kind words and hope the move to your new home went well! **★★★★★ — HU-617881143, Jan. 2021** > Huge thanks to the > “Designed to Sell” team for the incredible staging of our home on the market. “Absolutely Stunning!”was how it was described by our friends and family who saw the transformation. I felt very comfortable throughout the process, and elated when it > sold in 1 day, well over asking price. > They are true professionals who get results when you need them. **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thank you so much for this lovely review! It was such a pleasure working with you. **★★★★★ — Dana McGee, May 2020** > I love dealing with Kelly and Krista! They are extremely professional and talented. Their photography and virtual staging definitely drove traffic to my listing, which ultimately resulted in a speedy sale for my homeowner! **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thank you so much Dana, we love working with you too! > > Kelly & Krista **★★★★★ — Amy Williams, May 2020** > Kelly & Krista were amazing to work with! They were meticulous in going through each room and suggesting changes in a way that was caring and respectful. They made sure we understood that all of their suggestions were a "best case scenario," and that we had to do what we were comfortable with and what was within our budget. They were not pushy and were very accommodating to the needs of our toddler who followed them around the house as they worked. Our house sold in just two days and our family and friends all agreed it looked better than ever! We loved the staging so much that we almost considered staying! We will definitely use Designed to Sell Again. **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thank you so much Amy, it was an absolute pleasure working with you and your family. Best of luck in your future home! **★★★★★ — Claudio, March 2020** > Totally Amazed!!!! > Completely transformed my home. Was a skeptic when came to believing the value of staging my home for purpose of selling. Now I"m very much a believer. All of my friends and family who've seen the photos couldn't believe the difference. Tried to sell my home last fall with out the staging. Received better offers and a much better final sale price as well as more viewing this time around. > Kelly and Krista were a pleasure to deal with. They were also more flexible as they had no problem working with some of my furniture. A previous company wouldn't consider staging without me moving everything out. > They really fulfilled their mission statement of the company name and again fun to deal with. > Thank you very much for your help. **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thanks so much for this lovely review Claudio! It was such a pleasure to work with you and we hope your move to your new home went well! **★★★★★ — Catharine Allen, Feb. 2020** > Absolutely fabulous team. Not only are they house stagers they are interior decorators! My house looked better than it ever did before and everyone that came through raved about the decor! I hate to lose any of it!! They were hired for the purpose of selling my house. I cannot recommend enough! I firmly believe they made the difference. **Comment from DTS - DESIGNED TO SELL/STAY:** > Thank you so much Catharine for your kind words. It was such a pleasure working beside you on readying your beautiful home for sale! All the best with your upcoming move to your new home. ## Selected projects - [Boyce Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/boyce-staging-project-pj-vj~6588219) - Location: Alnwick/Haldimand, ON - Photos: 10 - [Fintona Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/fintona-staging-project-pj-vj~6588232) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 10 - [Concession Rd. 6 Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/concession-rd-6-staging-project-pj-vj~6586995) - Location: Hampton, ON - Photos: 10 - [Buttonshaw Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/buttonshaw-staging-project-pj-vj~6586985) - Location: Bowmanville, ON - Photos: 10 - [Ravenscroft Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/ravenscroft-staging-project-pj-vj~6581903) - Location: Ajax, ON - Photos: 10 - [Taylorwood Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/taylorwood-staging-project-pj-vj~6581889) - Location: Oshawa, ON - Photos: 10 - [Edenwood Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/edenwood-staging-project-pj-vj~6581861) - Location: Oshawa, ON - Photos: 10 - [Hayes Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/hayes-staging-project-pj-vj~6574786) - Location: Oshawa, ON - Photos: 10 - [Olympus Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/olympus-staging-project-pj-vj~6574776) - Location: Peterborough, ON - Photos: 10 - [Beer Cresent Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beer-cresent-staging-project-pj-vj~6574757) - Location: Ajax, ON - Photos: 10 - [Amy's Design Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/amy-s-design-project-pj-vj~6470219) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - [Beechnut Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beechnut-staging-project-pj-vj~6470200) - Location: Courtice, ON - Photos: 12 - [Lahaye Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lahaye-staging-project-pj-vj~6470186) - Location: Whitby, ON - Photos: 12 - [Attersley Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/attersley-staging-project-pj-vj~6469199) - Location: Oshawa, ON - Photos: 12 - [Jennings Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/jennings-staging-project-pj-vj~6454724) - Location: Bowmanville, ON - Photos: 12 - [Staghorn Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/staghorn-staging-project-pj-vj~6443147) - Location: Pickering, ON - Photos: 10 - [Trefusis Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/trefusis-staging-project-pj-vj~6443142) - Location: Port Hope, ON - Photos: 10 - [Beachview Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/beachview-staging-project-pj-vj~6438261) - Location: Ajax, ON - Photos: 10 - [Reynolds Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/reynolds-staging-project-pj-vj~6423818) - Location: Havelock, ON - Photos: 10 - [Kingston Staging Project](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/kingston-staging-project-pj-vj~6423777) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 10 [See all 62 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/dts-designed-to-sell-stay-pfvwus-pf~1167874549) ## Ideabooks - [Industrial barn](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/86326096/list/industrial-barn) — 4 ideas - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/61739705/list/wish-list) — 1 idea [See all 2 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dts1234) --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-08-14.*