About Us
At DS Designs, our work begins with people — and with homes.
We are a professional home staging and residential transition company proudly serving realtors, homeowners, and families navigating important life changes.
We partner closely with real estate professionals to prepare properties for market with intention, strategy, and a strong understanding of what today’s buyers expect. From occupied consultations to full vacant staging installations, our goal is simple: help homes show beautifully and sell confidently.
We also provide thoughtful, hands-on support for clients experiencing life transitions — ensuring every move, sale, or estate shift is handled with structure, clarity, and care.
Meet Our Team!
OWNER & STAGER / INTERIOR REDESIGNER
Dana Sullivan
Dana has come from a long line of entrepreneurs and began her own entrepreneurial journey in 2017 when she launched DS Designs. Despite starting off with just one box of accessories that she stored at her home and $0 in the business account, Dana forged ahead knowing she had something special that leveraged her passion for real estate and eye for interior decorating. Today, Dana has an over 5,000 square foot warehouse and is well known in the community for her home staging, interior decorating and residential transition services. She works closely with real estate agents, sellers and individuals/families looking to downsize or manage estates. Dana also owns real estate in Ontario, New Brunswick and Mexico, which has helped her to better understand the needs of her clients and the ever-changing home-staging & design landscape.
In her spare time, Dana loves to ride her bike, garden and plans to start an animal sterilization program in a small town in Mexico where she vacations and owns property.
RESIDENTIAL TRANSITION SPECIALIST
Jen
Jen has been a part of DS Designs since its inception in 2017. In the beginning, she did all things staging. Now, as our certified Residential Transition Specialist, you can find her assisting seniors with downsizing as well as keeping our warehouse organized and running smoothly. She plays a monumental role in supporting the staging aspect of the business as well. When Jen is not juggling her many hats with DS Designs, she enjoys spending time with her kids and dogs, at the beach, or tending to her garden.
OCCUPIED STAGING CONSULTANT
Ashley
Ashley became a part of the DS Designs team in 2021 as a certified colour consultant and home stager. After some time, she transitioned to managing her family business at Accent Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing, while still providing consulting services to the team. When not spending time making sure your home looks great, Ashley can be found spending time with her young kids and her fur baby Gunner.
HOME STAGER
Vanessa
Vanessa joined DS Designs in 2023 as a certified Home Stager after relocating to the Quinte West area when her husband was stationed at CFB Trenton. Before joining the team, Vanessa worked for a staging company in Toronto. Vanessa also uses her design eye with her company, The Wreath Coach, where she specializes in designing seasonal planters, garden design, and maintenance.