--- title: "Nancy Lem Design — Interior Designers & Decorators | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nancy-lem-design-pfvwus-pf~1921108626 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~1921108626.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Nancy Lem Design" category: ["Interior Designers & Decorators"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/38638c3400fbfb59_6822-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "111 Peter Street North, Orillia, Ontario L3V 4Z3, Canada" latitude: 44.6017 longitude: -79.4518 phone: "(416) 550-6784" website: http://www.nancylemdesign.com rating: 4.8 review_count: 29 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 134 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Nancy Lem Design Original Houzz profile: [Nancy Lem Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nancy-lem-design-pfvwus-pf~1921108626) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** Interior Designers & Decorators - **Location:** Orillia, ON - **Serves:** Atherley, Barrie, Hawkestone, Orillia, Oro Medonte, Toronto, Washago - **Houzz rating:** 4.8 out of 5 (29 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2014–2023), for Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves Nancy Lem is a Registered ARIDO Interior Designer, and is a member of IDC, DDA and NKBA. Nancy creates dynamic award-winning interiors for commercial, corporate and residential clients. Nancy Lem Design is a full-service company offering interior design and project management, including space planning, custom furniture and drapery, colour consultations, kitchen and bathroom design. With modern elegance, Nancy's design mission is to “think outside the box” creating alluring interior spaces that transform, inspire and enhance the living and work experience. From concept to completion, Nancy takes pride in delivering optimal, creative design solutions that exude each client's individual taste, design style and vision. She regularly appears as a guest designer for the “What's Your Design Dilemma” series at the annual Interior Design Show and National Home Shows. As a past professor for the Interior Design Program at Georgian College, she continues to mentor students with their thesis projects. ### Services Provided - Interior Design - Kitchen Design - Bathroom Design - Living Room Design - Bedroom Design - Color Consulting - Space Planning - Furniture Selection - Kids Bedroom Design - Dining Room Design - Custom Cabinets - Custom Kitchen Cabinets - Lighting Design - Home Office Design & Construction - Custom Built-ins - Design Consultation - Entry Design - Floor Plans - Project Management - Playroom Design - Custom Furniture - Custom Bathroom Vanities - Laundry Room Design - Mudroom Design - Nursery Design - Custom Blinds & Shades - Custom Home Bars - House Plans - Closet Design - Universal Design - Outdoor Kitchen Design - Basement Design - Custom Bookcases - Custom Walk-in Closets - Sunroom Design & Construction - Custom Entertainment Centers - Custom Rugs - Custom Fireplace Mantels - Wine Cellar Design - Custom Shelving - Custom Pantries - Drafting - Custom Table - Handicap-Accessible Design - Custom Beds - Attic Conversion - Custom Storage - Custom Murphy Beds - Kitchen Remodeling ### Areas Served - Atherley - Barrie - Hawkestone - Orillia - Oro Medonte - Toronto - Washago ### Typical Job Cost CAD 500 - CAD 2,000,000 ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Nancy Lem Design | | Address | 111 Peter Street North, Orillia, Ontario L3V 4Z3, Canada | | Phone | (416) 550-6784 | | Website | http://www.nancylemdesign.com | | License Number | 126478742RT0001 | | Followers on Houzz | 134 | ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Nancy Lem Design](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nancy-lem-design-pfvwus-pf~1921108626) - **Website:** http://www.nancylemdesign.com - **Phone:** (416) 550-6784 ## Credentials **Certifications & Awards** - ARIDO, IDC, NCIDQ, BCIN, DDA, NKBA, BAAID, Arch Tech - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2014–2023), for Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 — 29 reviews** *Aspect averages:* - Work Quality: 50.0 - Communication: 50.0 - Value: 50.0 ### Reviews **★★★★★ — Katie Murray, March 2022** > Nancy helped us with the interior design details for an extensive addition that we did at our cottage. Nancy is great to work with, she’s very professional and organized, she has clever ideas for optimizing spaces and great taste in decorating ideas. Her attention to detail ensured that everything went smoothly. Her recommendations for trades (cabinetry, plumbing etc) were spot on and saved us money. Our addition included a new kitchen, 2 new bedrooms, dining room, Muskoka room, mud room, spa room and 3 bathrooms. **Comment from Nancy Lem Design:** > Thank you for your kind review Katie and Gary. It was a pleasure working with you both. Your addition is absolutely stunning, and flows wonderfully from the existing space to the new space. **★★★★★ — jaymartin22, Jan. 2022** > Nancy has been terrific. She's very quick to respond to any emails/inquiries and has been an amazing help to my husband and I as we have very different tastes. She's designed and helped us with all of the upgrades we've done so far, with every detail from spacing of lights to drawer pulls. > She will do as much or as little as you need and always has great ideas on what do with any space, large or small. > I have recommended her to many friends doing renovations and would hire her again in an instant > > Jen and Larry Martin **Comment from Nancy Lem Design:** > Thank you for the kind words Jen and Larry. It’s been a pleasure working with you to transform your beautiful home! **★★★★★ — wpaquette1, May 2021** > Nancy did an outstanding job helping my husband and I design a complicated, new 2 story condo in Toronto. Her space planning and listening skills helped ensure that our preliminary design had good flow and packed a lot into the given space. Nancy’s artistic skills helped us visualize the outcomes along the way, and her attention to detail really showed in the many, many technical drawings that were always accurate the first time. She always delivered on time. And most importantly, she is a delight to work with. Should we ever take on another design project, Nancy will be the first one we call. **★★★★★ — Ravi Aggarwal, March 2021** > Nancy is very professional and provided us with an excellent end product. She completely transformed our living room and kitchen into two gorgeous spaces that we love. The design is sophisticated and flows beautifully across the rooms. The combination of wood and various natural stones is stunning. > Nancy worked with our request to keep some of our current structures while incorporating new materials, such that the final design still came together beautifully. > Her options were excellent and she helped my wife and I negotiate our different preferences. > She worked well with our contractors and allowed modifications which was crucial in the creation of the final product. > > Overall, my wife and I would both highly recommend Nancy for your next renovation. She has many great ideas and is incredibly patient. Not only was she skilled, she also kept it fun. > > Ravi for > Ravi and Karen and co. **Comment from Nancy Lem Design:** > Thank you for your kind words Ravi. It was wonderful working with you and Karen to arrive at spaces that you both love! **★★★★★ — lynntoye, Feb. 2021** > Thorough professional approach to planning a main floor update. Nancy is very collaborative, approachable and provides many options. She is very knowledgeable about current trends, products and installation requirements. It was a pleasure working with her. **★★★★★ — Susan Martin, Feb. 2021** > Nancy designed our new build, contemporary styled home. We couldn't' be happier! Nancy is very patient, professional and has a keen eye! She gave us ideas and design elements that we would not have come up with on our own. We love our new home! She was never without an idea or a solution. I worked very closely with Nancy (my choice to be more involved) and really enjoyed working with Nancy. She always listened and provided her creative insights. She has an easy going collaborative working style. I had previously seen a couple of other homes that she had designed and really loved the designs so that is how we came to find Nancy. I love what Nancy designed for us -- the designs are unique and every aspect considers function as well. I would hire Nancy again in a second! **★★★★★ — lisakostur, Dec. 2020** > This was the fourth time we used Nancy’s services. > She did a total remodel of our business in 2009. A two floor re-model of our home in 2012. A re-model of a rental property in 2014. And recently; a design, and interior design of our current home. > Her detailed drawings allowed me to walk through my space before a shovel broke the ground. She is creative, meticulous and always offered a choice of two if not three finishings to choose from. > The end result is a beautiful, highly functional home, that includes an Elevator, Balconies, Hidden closets, and a Triple tiered bunk bed that sleeps six..... Nancy thought of everything. Absolutely love my home. > Would I use her again? In a heartbeat.❤️ **Comment from Nancy Lem Design:** > Thank you for the wonderful review Lisa. It’s always a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Derek Rynard, Dec. 2020** > We have used Nancy's services several times over the past seven years and our experience this time is the same as always. Her work is impeccable and she always provides us with multiple options for every project. **Comment from Nancy Lem Design:** > Thank you for your kind words Derek. It is always a pleasure working with you! **★★★★★ — Karyn Miller Design, Feb. 2019** > I have consulted with Nancy and due to her Design Accreditation, have requested her review and approval of some projects. Due to other issues, we weren't able to work together on that project but I will definitely call Nancy again if needed to review drawings for any future projects. **★★★★★ — Darcy Labelle, Feb. 2019** > I recently purchased a house near the lake and it needed some interior upgrades. I hired Nancy to help me with ideas to achieve this. > I am very pleased with the results,paint colours,kitchen makeover,window treatments and decor. Nancy is a joy to work with and she listened to where my direction was heading. > I believe she has the knowledge and insight for any project,love my house!! **★★★★★ — Mary Nolan, Feb. 2019** > Nancy was recommended to us by our builder who often works with her. When we first met her, we were immediately impressed by the fact that she took time to listen to what we wanted. We will be building a brand new house and wanted her help to design the kitchen, bathrooms and to help us choose interior and exterior finishes. We told her what our present house was like and what we envisioned but told her to “ push” us out of our comfort zone. She came up with amazing concepts and designs. She chose materials and colours of stone, stucco, flooring, backsplashes etc and although we rejected some of her ideas, she quickly came up with other options that we loved. She found products that were not only beautiful and good quality but also reasonably priced. She very easily took our suggestions for redesign and did not seem upset if we did not go with all of her recommendations. She was very easy to work with, responded promptly and delivered in the time she promised. > We enjoyed working with her and are very excited to see her ideas come to life. We would highly recommend her for any size project. **★★★★★ — fizzinga, April 2017** > I purchased a new build subdivision home from a builder that accommodates floor plan customization. The floor plan possibilities were overwhelming so I hired Nancy for assistance. > > I achieved exactly what I was looking for from the design session with Nancy. She listened to my needs and suggested new ideas that I loved. She worked efficiently and demonstrated great talent and professionalism. > > Her revisions to the floor plan transformed my home and at the same time, helped me get the most bang out of my budget - ultimately leading to savings. > > Nancy was an absolute pleasure to work with. I am looking forward to working with her again for additional services after my home is built. ## Selected projects - [Modern Lake House](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-lake-house-pj-vj~7290216) - Location: Orillia, ON - Photos: 8 - [Bathroom Makeovers](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/bathroom-makeovers-pj-vj~7293095) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 7 - [Retro Lake Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/retro-lake-retreat-pj-vj~7290236) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 26 - [Downtown Live Work Studio](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/downtown-live-work-studio-pj-vj~7289381) - Location: Orillia, ON - Photos: 12 - [Contemporary City Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-city-home-pj-vj~2989181) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 22 - [Entertaining Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/entertaining-kitchen-pj-vj~2622972) - Location: Orillia, ON - Photos: 13 - [Modern Luxe in the City](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-luxe-in-the-city-pj-vj~788445) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 17 - Description: In creating this modern home, particular attention was made to the selection of natural stone finishes, richly stained white oak wood floors, and unique architectural detailing to enhance the volume of the space. Custom millwork designed with contrasting materials add to the unique character of this space. The overall result is a warm and inviting modern home without being ultra sterile. - [Cozy Condo](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/cozy-condo-pj-vj~2622948) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 7 - [Contemporary Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/contemporary-kitchen-pj-vj~2148976) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 8 - [Modest Master Ensuite](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modest-master-ensuite-pj-vj~2148974) - Location: Toronto, ON - Photos: 3 - [Lake Muskoka 'Coop'](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/lake-muskoka-coop-pj-vj~514140) - Location: Gravenhurst, ON - Photos: 9 - [Country Modern Kitchen](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/country-modern-kitchen-pj-vj~147755) - Location: Orillia, ON - Photos: 6 - Description: A son's upcoming wedding was the catalyst for this home renovation. The clients of this home desired a space suitable for entertaining family and friends with emphasis on their upcoming home-based wedding. The first words at the initial client meeting were “ I hate my home”. Tired of the heavy, dated finishes, they wanted a more modern, inviting, open kitchen area to include multiple eating areas, dining table and adjoining lounge. The challenges we faced were to enlarge the existing kitchen, by… - [A Master Renovation](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-master-renovation-pj-vj~147866) - Location: Orillia, ON - Photos: 4 - Description: The client wanted a master bedroom that would become her new place of refuge to end a busy work day. Our challenges were to work with the existing wood herringbone floor and caramel paint tones of the existing master ensuite. A new palette of soft seafoam blue, cream, warm rust and blue tones in the fabrics, was created to complement the existing elements. New lighting was proposed at the ceiling, wall perimeter and bedside to give a layering effect and provide the client more options. - [Muskoka Retreat](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/muskoka-retreat-pj-vj~147825) - Location: Gravenhurst, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: The clients of this 5500 sq ft. Muskoka cottage desired an elegant, contemporary, modern space to entertain their family and friends. A departure from their traditional city home, the open plan layout of the cottage is perfect for entertaining. The cottage also serves as a recording studio and inspiration haven for the client who is a music composer. The custom kitchen overlooks the dining area and great room, where clean, crisp white walls provide the backdrop for custom millwork and detailing… - [A Grand Entrance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/a-grand-entrance-pj-vj~147853) - Location: Orillia, ON - Photos: 8 - Description: The client's existing foyer and living room lacked drama and presence. With the adjoining living room, the client wanted to create instant impact upon entry. The client wished for a more modern entrance and living room, reminiscent of a grand chalet. The renovation included new front doors, closet doors, new flooring, new lighting, new railings, architectural elements in the living room complete with new furnishings and accessories throughout. [See all 15 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/interior-designers-and-decorators/nancy-lem-design-pfvwus-pf~1921108626) ## Ideabooks - [New House](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/165687904/list/new-house) — 15 ideas - [nancylem's Favorites](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/1237377/list/nancylem-s-favorites) — 476 ideas - [nancylem's Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/7410628/list/nancylem-s-ideas) — 4 ideas [See all 3 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/nancylem) ## Community Q&A **Q: Where can I get the lovely stone on the fireplace?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This stone is called Athena Gris, a natural marble, with a vein-cut pattern. **Q: love the table and chairs! Can you please tell me where they're from?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: This was a custom designed live edge wood table. The fabricator was Akroyd Furniture in Toronto. **Q: tiles** *(in Photo Questions)* Love the herringbone pattern! can u tell me size of tile used here. Thnx A: 12 x 24 tiles laid in herringbone pattern - great trick to broaden up a space! **Q: Can you share any info on the the globe chandelier used here? Love!** *(in Photo Questions)* A: You can find this light fixture through Thomasville lighting, it is called Equinox. **Q: can u tell me what color the trim is please** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Benjamin Moore CC40 cloud white....a classic! **Q: What is the paint on walls.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: The paint used on the walls was Benjamin Moore HC172 Revere Pewter- a gorgeous taupe/grey shade. --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*