From Home Staging to Life Transitions — Support You Can Trust Since 2017

At DS Designs, we provide thoughtful, full-service support for homeowners and families navigating meaningful change — from preparing a home for sale to downsizing, relocation, and estate transitions. Every detail is handled with precision, compassion, and professionalism — so you can move forward with confidence.

How Can We Support You Today?

Professional Home Staging & Pre-Listing Support

We work with realtors to present listings at their absolute best — helping you attract attention, build seller confidence, and generate stronger offers.

Our professional staging services are also available to builders and secondary homeowners who want to showcase their properties in a way that feels polished, strategic, and market-ready.

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Downsizing, Move Management & Residential Transitions

Life changes can feel overwhelming — we make them manageable.

From sorting and packing to coordinating logistics and settling into a new space, we provide steady, hands-on support through every stage of transition.

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Home Staging & Pre-Listing Services

Selling a home is both a financial decision and an emotional milestone. Our staging services are designed to showcase your property with warmth, intention, and market awareness.

We offer:

• Occupied home staging
• Vacant home staging
• Model & show home staging
• Pre-listing consultations
• Strategic listing preparation services
• Furniture placement & layout optimization
• Styling & visual updates
• Coordination with real estate professionals
• Preparation for listing photography and showings

From painting and minor repairs to cleaning, decluttering, and haul-away services, we coordinate the details that ensure your property is fully market-ready. Our goal is simple: present every property in a way that feels polished, welcoming, and competitive in today’s market.

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Residential Transition Services

Life transitions require more than logistics — they require understanding.

We provide compassionate, full-service support for individuals and families navigating:

• Downsizing & rightsizing
• Estate clearing and organization
• Move management
• Retirement community transitions
• Packing, labeling, and coordination
• Donation, consignment, and sale support
• Full unpacking and home setup

From carefully sorting cherished belongings to ensuring your new space feels comfortable and functional, we manage the details so you can focus on what matters most.

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supporting brighton ontario residents and realtors

Who We Support:

We support clients throughout Northumberland and Hastings County — including Brighton, Picton, and surrounding communities. While we partner closely with realtors and builders across the region, we are also trusted by families seeking thoughtful, full-service support during important changes.

Our clients commonly include:

• Realtors preparing properties for sale or supporting client transitions
• Builders showcasing model or inventory homes
• Older adults planning a move or downsizing
• Adult children coordinating support for parents, near or far
• Families managing estate or end-of-life transitions
• Homeowners preparing a property for market

Many of our clients come to us through trusted referrals — including real estate professionals and community partners — and stay with us because of our reliable, hands-on approach.

Whether you're planning ahead or navigating a transition now, our team is here to help you move forward with clarity, confidence, and care.

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“Had Ms Sullivan and her crew of experts handle every aspect of our move in March 2023. Can’t say enough about the excellent service, both pre and post move. Highly recommend Dana Sullivan Designs to make your move smooth and memorable.”

-Andrew P.
"We represent over 200 buyer/seller clients per year. Last year we partnered with Dana to assist our clients with their staging/design needs. Her performance and attention to detail have been outstanding. She truly cares about her clients and provides a very valuable and needed service - particularly to home buyers and sellers. Check the rest but get the best - Dana Sullivan."

-David Weir
"Thank you Dana for transforming our house - I'm sure the staging helped us sell in just three weeks. You're lists helped me prepare for showings and the staging was totally cost effective. Thank you for the extra effort of making the beautiful wreath for our door - it's lovely and will display proudly on the door of our next home."

-Nancy H.M.
"I have been working with Dana Sullivan Designs and the staging services she provides since she started her consignment store in Brighton many years ago I have seen her business grow exponentially which is not easy for a small business in a small town. Dana has not only the great gift to connect with Sellers from the moment she enters a house (possibly thanks to her east coast personality!), but also she has identified and provide solutions to some of the major issues Sellers may face. Downsizing services, estate sales content and cleaning services are some of the services Dana and her team provide, knowing that peace of mind is critical during the selling process. Great working with you and everyone in your team Dana!"

-Ricardo M.
"This was our first experience with Dana Sullivan and the Dana Sullivan Designs team, but it will not be our last. Professional and easy to work with! Dana and her team added a special place at our Casino Night by creating a modern yet homey feel for guests and it felt like the furniture was made for the space."

-Hospice Quinte