Anne’s approach to design is defined by two things: an undeniable love for classic interiors and an uncompromising attention to detail. As an interior design graduate from Sheridan College and an Accredited Staging Professional™ (ASP®), she brings both formal expertise and a sharp, trained eye to every project.

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A detour with a silver lining

Anne’s love for design started long before her professional training - from building intricate Lego houses and playing decorator as a child to spending years helping renovate and style her family’s cottage. While her passion was always rooted in creating beautiful spaces, life initially took her on a different path. Seeking stability while starting a family, she took a detour into corporate accounting, spending a decade working for a global hearing aid manufacturer. It was a rewarding chapter spent helping others, but it also secretly sharpened a skill every design client appreciates: a strict respect for spreadsheets, timelines, and budgets. All the while, Anne kept her creative spark alive by staging and decorating for friends and family.

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Back to her roots

The turning point came during a personal house hunt. Walking through homes with her realtor, Anne felt her true passion reignite and knew it was time to take the leap. Leaving the corporate world behind, she launched Refined Staging & Interiors full-time, and hasn’t looked back since.

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Today, Anne draws on her diverse background, which includes working with furniture and fabric showrooms, as well as learning from award-winning designer Jane Lockhart, to help clients fall in love with their homes.

      

​Up close & personal

When she isn't transforming spaces, Anne is a busy mom of two. You can usually find her spending time with her husband, kids and family, singing soprano or creating floral arrangements at her church, hitting the golf course (whenever time permits), watching the Toronto Blue Jays, cheering at the soccer field or relaxing at the family cottage in Muskoka. Unsurprisingly, Anne is happiest near the water - a love that inspires her appreciation for coastal interiors and every shade of blue.