Lionsgate Design Inc

The bottom line here is that Tina and her team totally lost interest in our renovation project once she received final payment for services promised but definitely not delivered. Tina suggested we go with the “concept package” which she explained clearly to me would provide us with an initial designer concept, and then would allow me to work with the designer to pick finishes, lighting, paint colours and help source furniture once the project evolved, and would include a formal revision of the initial concept drawings once we had finalized all of our design finishes. The charge for this was $5000.00 plus tax, but she assured me this was the way to go as it would allow us to reach out to her during different stages of the project and would be the most economical way to go. She did explain that her fees were $375/hour, but “this package should be more than enough to carry you through the entire project”. After completing one short online questionnaire, Tina and her assistant came to our home to take some measurements. They stayed for 1.5 hours. A month later we went to Lionsgate for a 40 minute presentation where she and her assistant showed us their ideas for the project, She picked a few swatches, paint colours and floor ideas-some which were good suggestions and others which we pointed out we didn’t love, but she assured us that “this is just a starting point” and that as we moved along further with the project, she would help us to evolve on these ideas. We left with a folder of cut and paste ideas, no sources, and that was the last time I saw her in person. $5000.00! The majority of drawings she provided included inaccurate measurements, concepts that did not allow for the function of the room (cabinets that could never be opened because they would hit furniture), no furniture placement or furniture suggestions even, and no lighting maps. After the “presentation”, I tried to get her to meet with our contractor so that we could sit down and flush through ideas with her, as a lot of the concepts she suggested did not work well with our space (due to her very quick assessment of our home and inaccurate measurements) and after many attempts to meet with her (covid certainly did not help, but her secretary was very rude, resistant and had terrible customer service), she finally did meet with us for a zoom meeting which took about 30 minutes and she gave almost no advice. I am very conscious of people's time, and did not at all ask Tina for anything beyond what we had initially discussed, and I feel that we only received half or less than half of what she had promised. I am beyond disappointed with the entire experience and feel like I have really been taken to the cleaners. We did not receive what was agreed upon at all! How can a designer pick paint colours and finishes before floors, fixtures, appliances have been selected? I do blame myself for paying her in full before the construction even started. Lesson learned. Buyer beware.

Do not hire Lionsgate. Disappointing experience. Extremely pricey and we did not get what we wanted. The paint company Tina recommended made a ton of mistakes in our home, including 1 coat when we asked for 2, spills/messes throughout the house, reinstallation of outlet covers while the paint was wet, and logistic issues of not showing up when we were told they would be at the house. After the $325 per hour initial consultation, we had to follow-up with Tina to schedule the presentation of her vision. The presentation cost us $1,000 and looked like it was done by a high school student. There was no layout, samples, or 2D/3D model of what our place would look like. Tina just catalogued a bunch of products, some of which didn’t reflect our discussion with her. If we decided to go forward with the design, Tina wanted us to take a day off work to go shopping with her at an additional $2,500. A month after the presentation with no follow-up from Tina, we sent her a note explaining how disappointed we were. Tina replied blaming everyone else expect herself and Lionsgate. She blamed us for lack of communication, blamed internet/server issues that her emails weren’t sent, and blamed the painters for poor communication. It’s incredible how she took no accountability, and quite shameful, considering she never once called us proactively to see how things were, it was on us to always reach out first. The only timely action from Lionsgate was to bill us. This was a horrible experience dealing with Tina/Lionsgate.

I was introduced to Tina by my realtor as I was preparing to sell my home. During the initial consultation, it was apparent that Tina knew exactly what was required to make my home appealing to potential buyers. She was extremely professional, knowledgeable and practical. She immediately put me at ease, answered all my questions and followed up with suggestions for paint colour, lighting and window coverings. She also left me with a binder with articles and check-lists which were extremely useful in helping me consider all factors for a successful sale. Tina and her team also did a spectacular job in staging. Within an hour, through the use of pictures, key pieces of furniture, flowers and pops of colour, my space was transformed into something you would see in a design magazine. I am pleased to report that my house has sold! A big thank you to Tina and her team.

I was looking for a local design company for our entire house renovation. While browsing for a design company, I easily found Lionsgate Design. After I read reviews and visited Lionsgate Design website and know they win best design award every year, I decided to contact with owner and lead designer Tina. Tina was prompt with her response and was consistently prompt and accessible from day one. She had great ideas to modify initial drafts which came from the renovation company, selected materials for us and finally made final results amazing. Then Tina did entire house interior design and styling/accessorizing. Like any home owner, ideas are easily influenced by searching the internet and culture background. Tina did a surprising job in reigning us in to ensure we did not go over our budget and yet still maintain the design she had and what we wanted to do. I was very impressed with her ability to bring out colours from our carpets and suggest fabrics and painting arts that complemented each other and provided continuity throughout the all of rooms. Now that entire house is transformed and magazine work comes out, we often reflect on the details Tina was mindful of. For example, the design of the occasional tables and the wood shell mirror and photo frames all are perfect together. The art painting perfectly matches coffee table with the sofa color and cushion designs. All aspects of the project were co-ordinated very beautifully by Lionsgate Design. Tina has fulfilled her company slogan as taking you on a wonderful, stress free journey of making your house a home. We could not be happier with the results and recommend her work without any reservation. Thanks a million to Tina and her team!

I used Lionsgate Design for our future flooring project for our home. I was impressed with Tina's and Sarah's professionalism and their expertise. They were always willing to go above and beyond and answered any concerns we had. They assisted us with our flooring choice and pulled together a wonderful design concept to go with our floorplan. I am glad I chose Lionsgate Design with our project and would recommend them in future.

We used Lionsgate Design to stage our home. I could not have chosen a better team. Tina and Sarah are not only professional and talented but such a pleasure to deal with. With such a short time line to list our home Lionsgate Design promised a WOW factor would be delivered and ensured our list date would not be pushed. Both Ladies have a great eye for detail! We are very grateful that they worked within our budget. The pops of colour that Sarah and Tina added to our home is absolutely stunning. What a transformation! I cannot wait for our next project. I HIGHLY recommend Lionsgate Design!!!

Exceptional service from Tina and Brooke on my design/staging project. Thoughtful ideas and excellent presentation on their recommendations. I would highly recommend their services. David

Tina and her team have worked on various projects for me from staging resales to my principle residence and even some office design . I have referred Tina on several occasions and the design and follow through to completion is always excellent !

We used Lionsgate to stage our home. They came through the house for the consultation in a professional and respectful manor. The timeliness was greatly appreciated to ensure that our list date was not pushed. We sold our home in 48 hours to a buyer who was abroad yet knew the area and reviewed the home on mls. Thank you Tina for all of your work along with your team!

Not very personable-rather snobbish. Provided me with a computer generated design with no colour palate or additional suggestions beyond my own. Suggested adding a wall which would have drastically reduced basement living space when the goal was to do the opposite. Did give me a discount on flooring ordered through her though.

It took a bit of convincing to get my boyfriend on board with hiring a decorator but he is so glad we did. We saved SO much money and time and stress. We had to furnish almost an entire house... 6 bare rooms and 3 more bare spaces (entry, breakfast nook, master bath) and it is absolutely stunning. Sarah is so unbelievably talented... and organized and patient (I am the world's worse decision maker) and sooooo good at finding cheap stuff that looks expensive. We had a strict budget and she made sure she stuck to it. We got every single thing we needed including lamps, tables, light fixtures, 2 huge chandeliers, rugs, tons of accessories, 20 throw pillows, bed, sheets, 4 custom-made couches, a gigantic custom-made single slab dining room table, and much much more plus Sarah's time shopping, choosing, emailing, offering options, setting up etc. etc. All with huge discounts! Amazing. The best part is you get a reveal! They come in and put it all together with accessories and everything and you get to walk in and be amazed. I cried so much. This was honestly one of the best experiences of my life - and I get to walk into a home everyday that is exactly what we wanted - calm, peaceful, elegant, contemporary. There is nothing like coming home to beautiful, organized surroundings. Sarah and Tina are lovely people and I highly recommend using Lionsgate to create a home you feel proud of.

Professional, efficient, and a joy to work with, Sarah gets the job done.She was always accessible, professional, extremely detailed, her internet savvy and good shopping and budgeting skills helped create the exact Room I had communicated to her on day one, but better. Sarah also did a great job working under pressure. I had a deadline to complete the project and I appreciate that Sarah got most of the work done on time. she and her team operate with the highest amount of integrity I loved working with Sarah and her team and would highly recommend anyone looking for an interior designer who brings creativity and design something that unique.We are now finished with the Motivational Room and we move into another project, I will ABSOLUTELY use her again!