The Cottage on Kingsley

Clear direction, thoughtful decisions, and expert guidance from concept through completion...

Our Services

DOUBLING BUDGETS and 
VANISHING
 TIMELINES.


These are some of the most common concerns I hear from homeowners beginning a renovation or new build. And while a good builder can manage the construction, many of the decisions that influence cost and schedule begin well before construction does.

Cabinetry. Countertops and edge profiles. Flooring and how it's laid. Millwork. Lighting. Hardware. The details may seem small individually, but together, they shape how a project is priced, ordered, scheduled, and ultimately brought to life. Bringing design into the process early creates greater clarity around the decisions ahead—and gives your entire team a stronger foundation to work from.

It starts with a complimentary Discovery Call.

You've heard the stories

We're known for the expertise that bridges the homeowner and their builder — the changes we know are inevitably coming: the ceiling height that needs to be 2 feet higher, the window that needs to move 1 foot to the left to be on center, and the undertones we don't want in the paint chips. It's not about more decisions; it's about the right ones, being made early, by an expert on your team.

"Our Favorite item she picked was our countertops.

SHE SOURCED MULTIPLE PENDANT LIGHTS AND BARSTOOLS UNTIL WE FOUND THE PERFECT ONE."

— Amanda, Full Kitchen Renovation, past client

WHAT TO EXPECT

At The Cottage on Kingsley, we use a trusted system to guide our clients from concept to completion. Each decision is made with clarity and confidence.

We're with you from the first conversation through the final walkthrough — including the messy middle.

A well-designed home belongs to its setting. It responds to the landscape, respects the architecture, and considers how materials will age and live over time. 

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THE DESIGN PLANNER SESSION

Scheduled as the next logical step following a successful Discovery Call, this intensive working session is where your project gets its roadmap. We analyze exactly how you live and translate your goals into the technical realities of construction, budgeting, and long-term function. We uncover the critical structural connections early, giving you the exact language and documentation to align with your builder and contractor team.

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RENOVATIONS & CUSTOM NEW BUILDS

Full-service design leadership from initial concept to final walkthrough. On major renovations and custom new builds, our vendor partners alongside your Architect and Builder to bring your vision to life. This brings structure and absolute design clarity to what could otherwise turn into on-site chaos.

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CORE 
VALUES

Sequence

True quiet luxury requires a disciplined timeline. When we join your project team early, critical spatial structural decisions happen in the exact correct order—Architect, Designer, then Builder. By mapping layouts completely before breaking ground, we ensure modifications happen on paper, preventing scrambled mid-build changes that drain your time and investment.

Problem Solving

We protect your peace of mind by handling the detailed planning. Our studio brings a strong awareness of the building process to our design work, thoughtfully mapping out your lighting grids, tile patterns, and cabinet details so your builder has a clear roadmap from day one.

Our People

Electricians, plumbers, contractors, the people who spend real time in your home around your family — who you trust there matters, and after years of working alongside the same select few, we've already done that vetting for you, long before they ever knock on your door.

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