Simply Design

Stacey design and help me modify the old kitchen with add on storage so I have more cabinet and feel like home again. Kitchen it one favor section that I spend a lot of time.

Stacey was referred to me by a friend through her BNI group. Stacey was eager to come to my home and work with us to design a new kitchen. She provided three designs and did exactly what I had asked - give me something I couldn't have thought of myself! Stacey was great in recommending contractors and trades people for our renovation. Although we managed the reno ourselves, she did check in on us to see how it was going. I highly recommend Stacey for her professionalism and creativity!

I have a painting company and have painted for several clients that have used Simply Design for their design and project management . Stacey's clients have always raved about how efficient and seamless the project has gone. They always mention Stacey's professional and friendly customer service updates and resourceful problem solving. it's a pleasure to work with her happy clients.

We used Stacey and Simply Design for a basement renovation in my Mother's house. We found Stacey to be professional, easy and fun to deal with and genuine in her desire to ensure we were happy with the outcome. When we ran into issues (beyond Stacey's control) she was quick to contact us and offer suggestions and solutions. As we were trying to complete this renovation long distance, Stacey consistent and thorough communication on the progress was very much appreciated. She also went out of her way to ensure my Mom, a recent widow, was comfortable with the progress and knew what was happening and when. We would highly recommend Stacey and hope her business continues to thrive as she has earned her success!

After shopping around Barrie for the best avenues to design and renovate our kitchen, we settled on Simply Design (simplydesign.ca) located at 80 Bradford St in Barrie. We could not have made a better choice. Stacey Kost paid her own way between store discounts and the time we saved. Stacey came up with the drawings for approval, helped choose colours and fixtures, had on-site meetings with the contractors to align colours schemes and design work, pulled together an accurate itemized estimate, scheduled the trades, shopped for the product options, made purchases on our behalf, met with us at stores, tracked the costs and payments with regular reports, provided daily on-site inspections, insisted on quality results, and took action when correction was needed. She handled unexpected repairs within budget and did not hesitate to have work re-done when it did not meet her standards. Our final kitchen workflow is exceptional without having to change walls or doorways. The cabinetry is beautiful and nicely accented with consistent light fixtures across three rooms. Stacey extended the kitchen design theme right through the dinette with a natural flow into the living room. The custom cabinets were made to exceptionally high standards. Our cramped kitchen evolved into a highly functional chef's dream. Stacey has extensive trade contacts as well as an experienced partner for 2nd opinions, a head for store selection and discounts, budget worksheets that reflect planned versus actual as well as paid versus upcoming invoices. She made sure everyone got paid and kept to their quotes. Stacey is easy to work with and she understands that small errors can make a big difference. She had no difficulty co-ordinating the efforts of plumbers, electricians, gas fitters, dry-wallers, framers, tilers, painters, installers, and cabinet makers, along with deliveries, inspections, and demolition removal. She was able to set realistic expectations and follow through on technical problems with an accurate final accounting. Basically Stacey worked through every stage of the project, from design and feature selection, through demolition, unexpected repairs, construction, installations, and cost accounting. The result is an absolute delight, and we cannot thank Stacey enough for her hard work! It was a pleasure to work with her.

We had Simply Design provide us with a detailed plan and budget for our new bathroom renovation. We went into the reno idea knowing what we wanted but had not idea on budget and how to get there. Simply Design provided all of the answers and we now have a budget to work with. Stacey was great to talk to about products and finishes. Thank you Simply Design

Stacey was fantastic in helping us with our first ever project to update our very outdated country kitchen. She presented us with great ideas and took on all of the hassle of choosing and coordinating with all of the professionals and suppliers that we needed to complete the job. Even better, she managed to have everyone start and finish the job while we took a vacation - the best way ever to have kitchen work done. Our favourite part (who knew!) is our new backsplash - people love it!

We hired Stacey to do a major bathroom ensuite renovation and walk in closet/dressing room. My husband and I had never hired a designer before and will never do another renovation moving forward without her

In early 2016, Stacey (owner of Simply Design) was asked to draw up a redesign of our leased office space, acting as an informal liaison between our team as users of the space, and our landlord. Stacey met with me on several occasions (often on short notice) to ensure that our vision was accurately captured in her drawings. She asked lots of great questions which helped her get it right. Stacey's flexibility, knowledge and ability to meet timelines was very much appreciated. THANK-YOU! Jo in Barrie

Very happy with the outcome of our kitchen Island. We had a very specific style in mind and Stacey was able to help replicate it beautifully for us.

We hired Simply Design to renovate our basement space (bedroom and living room) from the framed stage to ready-to-paint drywall. The job was completed on time and on budget, to a high quality standard. During the renovation, Stacey took the time to review our small kitchen space and create a design that will enable us to make better use of the space and enjoy our time in the kitchen. I recommend calling Simply Design for your reno project! Leigh, Barrie

Stacey was absolutely amazing. She came on site and provided fantastic feedback in regards to flow, placement and design. She completed the project on time and took the stress away from myself in ensuring it would look good.