I really like Antique Emporium and the way everything was staged. Prices were surprisingly…read morereasonable. I was tempted to buy something, but didn't 'cause I know I don't have the room at home. Downstairs was their clearance section which only had stationary, frames, & smaller décor items, no furniture. It was lovely to browse, undisturbed, for as long as I wanted. Great place to get some inspiration if you're into unique things! Would love to go back once I make more room for these lovely things. :)

Lots of neat old stuff in here. Vintage signs, a fridge from the 50's, cool artwork, so many things…read moreto look at! Love that there is an old timey photo booth that actually works. Fun place to browse around and find that special something for your home :)

A Let Down. I was so excited to find this decor shop in…read moredowntown Kingston, as I prefer to shop locally instead of at big box stores. I found a great faux fiddle leaf tree and tried it out in the space I was looking to fill in my bedroom. After trying it here and several other locations I decided I wanted to return it. I called several times last week to try and make sure I would be able to return it, as this tree is about 6' tall and is very difficult to transport. I finally left a voicemail on their machine on Sunday. They got back to me on Monday saying I would need the receipt and in 15 days of purchasing. At the time I couldn't find the receipt, but went searching and found it. My boyfriend took the first part of the morning off work to help me transport it, as we both work until 6:00pm (when the store closes). When I brought it in the sale person said we also needed an additional receipt that had some 25 digit code on it. She showed us an example of one at the cash, which was stapled to the credit receipt. My receipt had no staple marks in it, and we inquired as to why mine may have not been stapled as well- also why I was not told about this particular receipt I needed. Mine says "Amanda's House of Elegance" on it and shows the price of the item. I don't think it was fair to turn us away. I must say, I was extremely disappointed in the service. This item was almost $300.00. I am clearly a potential customer that is willing to buy high end items. I would have expected better service and more willingness from the staff to satisfy the customer. Though I prefer to shop locally, I will not be returning to this store. I can't see how this business could ever compete with stores like Homesense (which has a 30 day return policy) or Pier 1 (which has a 45 day return policy) with no hassle and additionally has much more competitive pricing.

A very well organized and very clean store and in a great location DOWNTOWN Kingston! Amanda's…read moreHouse of Elegance is packed full of amazing décor........and ohhhh those pillows!! We were extremely impressed with the quality of the merchandise and how elegantly it's displayed. Simply put "A great store to purchase that special gift for that special room in your home" great for wedding gifts and Christmas shopping too!! #ShopDownTownKingston Beca & Gary Evans

We knew the housing market was in one of the most unstable times in history so reached out for help…read moreto Susan Poffley of Design Style Kingston. Susan walked through and gave us many choices on the spot to be able to improve our sales appeal. She offered suggested endeavours to choose from, ranging from a little paint to complete reno's room by room explaining how effort and cost could potentially translate to faster sale and more money. She intuitively pivots to clients' comfort level and budgets to make the most of time and money. Susan has a fantastic approach to redesigning your space with existing pieces and an extensive inventory of staging items she makes available to clients. Her unique insight into what's attractive to buyers and their mindset is very apparent. This made listing our house so much easier and it was sold and signed off in only one week!! We couldn't possibly have done that without her!!!! Susan saved us thousands in time and money! And we can't thank her enough.

From the owner: Design Style Kingston specializes in Real Estate Staging in Kingston, Ontario and area. Providing…read moreexpertise in home staging, real estate feng shui, and colour consultations. We set the stage for your successful home sale. Your home is your biggest asset and professional home staging is your best marketing tool. Design Style Kingston provides various home staging options to suit your budget: home consultation only; home consultation & some basic staging of your own furniture; home consultation & home staging to present the home optimally using the Design Style Kingston staging inventory (small furniture/decor); and vacant home staging (furniture/decor).