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ISO Design & Interiors

Name: ISO Design & Interiors
Address: Barrie, ON, CA
Telephone: +14169930131
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ISO Design & Interiors

iSO Design & Interiors is your home appeal specialist for all the stages of your home ownership. Our team is understanding, friendly and approachable.

iSO Design specializes in designing homes to sell or to live in and love. From staging to redesigning to home organization, we can help you improve your home appeal. At iSO Design, our job is to help our clients move and settle into their new home with style. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer experience and client satisfaction. We're here to help. Call Nina at 416.993.0131 now to schedule a consultation.

09/05/2026

What happens to a lifetime of belongings when someone you love is gone? ❤️

You walk into their home and suddenly you’re surrounded by a lifetime of memories.

And all their belongings...The things tucked away in cupboards and drawers. Some have sentimental value. Some may be worth something. Others you simply don’t know what to do with.

And now, somehow, you’re the one who has to figure it all out.

- Where do you start?
- What should you keep?
- What can be sold?
- Do people actually want this?
- And how will you possibly clear an entire home in a short period of time?

This is a situation many families find themselves facing and it can feel overwhelming.

But there are options.

We recently helped a family use a MaxSold online auction to rehome the contents of a woodworking shop. In less than three weeks, nearly 92% of everything listed was sold and the auction generated almost $8,000.

More importantly, hundreds of items that could have been discarded found people who wanted and could use them. These items did not have to go to a landfill.

And now, the family could move forward.

If you’re facing a home full of belongings after losing someone you love, you don’t have to know where to start. You just need to know who to call.

Send me a private message with “ESTATE”. We can talk about what you’re facing and I’ll help you understand your options.

And if someone you know is going through this right now, please share this with them. ❤️

09/03/2026

Same Room. Same Furniture. A Very Different Feeling. ✨

Have you ever looked at a room in your home or one of your listings and thought, “It looks fine...but something is missing?”

Take a look at this before and after.

The furniture didn’t need to be replaced. The room didn’t need a makeover. It simply needed the right finishing touches.

When I stage a home, I’m very intentional about the artwork and accessories I choose because they can completely change how you experience a room and how a buyer sees it.

The right accessories can:

✨ Create a focal point and guide your eye through the room.

✨ Improve scale and balance so the space feels cohesive and intentional.

✨ Add warmth and personality without distracting a buyer from the home itself.

✨ Make your listing photos more appealing when buyers are scrolling online and deciding which homes they want to see.

Here’s something I always tell my clients: it’s not about adding more. It’s about adding the right things in the right places.

Sometimes a home already has everything it needs and all it needs an experienced eye to bring it all together.

Tell me — what do you think made the biggest difference in the AFTER photo? The artwork? Pillows? Coffee table accessories? Tell me in the comment. 👇

And if you’re preparing your home or a listing for sale and something just doesn’t feel finished, send me a DM with the word “STAGE.” I’d be happy to help.

08/29/2026

⏰ FINAL HOURS — GRAVENHURST AUCTION CLOSES SATURDAY AT 8 PM!

If you’ve had your eye on something in our latest MaxSold auction in Gravenhurst, now is the time to bid!

This woodworking shop is packed with great finds including a CNC machine, DeWalt power tools, planer, power saws, wood planks, woodworking equipment and more.

🛠️ Auction closes SATURDAY at 8 PM.
Don’t wait until it’s over to wish you had bid!

👉 View the auction and start bidding here: https://maxsold.com/auction/114388/bidgallery

And if you’re looking at an entire home filled with belongings and wondering “How are we ever going to deal with all of this?” — we can help.

Through our MaxSold Auction Management and downsizing services, we can help sort, organize, catalogue and prepare an entire home’s contents for auction with the goal of getting the process completed in as little as 3 weeks.

Whether you’re downsizing, managing an estate or helping a parent transition to a new home, you don’t have to manage it all yourself.

📩 DM me “AUCTION” to find out how we can help turn a house full of belongings into an organized and manageable move forward.

08/27/2026

🏡 There is nothing better than hearing from a happy client — especially when their experience shows just how much the right staging presentation can change a listing.

Here’s what Gigi shared after we staged her home:

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"Nina was fantastic! She was professional, did an incredible job staging my home. It was on the market for a month unstaged. No showings, no offers. After 2 days of being staged by Nina, the showings started to flow. I’m excited to say after 2 weeks of being staged I received a solid offer and the house was SOLD! Thank you Nina. I would recommend you to everyone."
— Gigi G.

This is why I believe staging is much more than making a home look beautiful. It’s about helping buyers notice the home, connect with it and see its potential.

For Gigi, the difference was clear: Vacant, no showings or offers for a month → once staged → many showings within days → SOLD firm within two weeks.

If your home has been sitting on the market without the interest you expected or you’re preparing to list and want to make a strong first impression, I’d love to help.

📩 DM me “STAGING” to talk about the best staging option for your home.

08/25/2026

We’re excited to share our latest vacant staging project in Toronto and this home is a special one.

Finding a five-bedroom home in the city is rare and this property offers plenty of space along with beautiful original carpentry and character you simply can’t recreate.

Because the home was completely vacant, we brought in everything needed to help buyers understand how each space could function and more importantly how it could feel to live here. Furniture, artwork, lighting, rugs, bedding and accessories were carefully selected to complement the home rather than compete with its original features.

💡 Staging Tip: Virtual staging may help buyers visualize a room online but professional staging continues that experience when they walk through the front door. Buyers can see the true scale of the rooms and understand furniture placement while experiencing the home exactly as it appeared in the listing photos. That consistency can help build confidence and an emotional connection.

If you want space without giving up city living, this one is worth seeing. Contact Luisa Bada (416.347.3686) at Spectrum Realty for listing details or to arrange a showing.

Are you preparing a vacant property for market? DM me “STAGING” to learn how we can transform an empty property into a home buyers can connect with.

Photo Credit: HappyHouse GTA

08/21/2026

🛠️ WOODWORKERS & TOOL LOVERS — THIS AUCTION IS FOR YOU!

Our latest MaxSold auction in Gravenhurst is now live and this one is packed with tools!

We’re helping to clear out a fully equipped woodworking shop with some fantastic finds including:

🔨 CNC machine
🔨 DeWalt power tools
🔨 Planer
🔨 Power saws
🔨 Woodworking equipment and accessories
🔨 Wood planks

And so much more!

Whether you run a woodworking or contracting business or simply love having the right tools for your own projects, this is an auction you won’t want to miss.

💡 MaxSold Must-Know: Everything starts at just $1 with no reserve. You decide what an item is worth to you and bid accordingly. Just remember that bidding is time sensitive so don’t wait until it’s too late!

⏰ Auction closes August 29 at 9 PM.

👉 Ready to start bidding? Visit the auction here: https://maxsold.com/auction/114388

Know a contractor, woodworker or DIYer who would love this auction? Tag them below or share this post with them!

And if you’re downsizing, clearing an estate or have a home, workshop or business full of items that need to be rehomed, DM us about our MaxSold Auction Management services. We can manage the process for you from start to finish.

08/20/2026

💡 The light works. But does it work for the room?

Builder-grade lighting is usually chosen for one reason: function. It provides light but it rarely adds much to the design.

Look at the difference one upgraded fixture makes in this bedroom.

The new light doesn’t just illuminate the room. It draws your eye up, adds visual interest and makes the space feel more polished and complete.

My Design Tip: Think of lighting as part of your décor. Just like artwork, rugs and furniture, the right fixture can help define the style of a room and create a completely different mood.

And if you're thinking about selling, lighting is one of those details buyers notice. A dated or basic fixture can make a room feel less finished while the right fixture can help elevate the overall impression of the home.

You don’t necessarily need an expensive fixture either. Scale, style and placement often matter more than price.

Take a look around your home. Is there a builder-grade fixture you’ve been meaning to replace? This might be your sign. 💡

Have you upgraded your light fixtures? Tell me in the comments.

Need help choosing lighting that works with the scale and style of your home? Send me a DM. I’d be happy to help.

08/18/2026

SOLD IN 3 WEEKS | DUNTROON 🏡

Another beautiful occupied home is SOLD! 🎉

We recently had the opportunity to stage this rural property in Duntroon and just three weeks after hitting the market it has officially sold.

In today’s buyer’s market selling a rural property in just three weeks is something worth celebrating, especially when the sellers thought it would take 6-9 months. Rural homes can naturally have a smaller buyer pool and buyers today have more choice and more time to compare properties. That makes strong presentation even more important.

Our goal with this occupied staging was to work with what the homeowners already had and make strategic changes and enhancements that would help the home photograph beautifully and connect with the right buyer.

Katrina Elliston, Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, shared: “The clients were very impressed and happy with what you did.”

That means a lot to us. ❤️ Congratulations to Katrina and her clients on another successful sale!

💡 Occupied Staging Tip: Remove as much of the visual distractions as possible and instead focus on highlighting the features that separate your home from competing listings. Buyers should quickly understand why your home is worth seeing and buying.

Thinking of selling this fall? The best time to prepare is is well before your home hits the market. Don't rush it. Be intentional.

📩 Message me to learn how our occupied staging services can help position your home to stand out and sell.

08/15/2026

5 Reasons We Love MaxSold for Rehoming Household Items ♻️

What happens to everything you no longer need, use or love?

Whether you’re downsizing, moving, clearing an estate or simply ready to let go of years of accumulated belongings, MaxSold can be a practical way to rehome a large volume of household items.

As a MaxSold partner, we can take care of setting up and managing the auction for you. From sorting and organizing to cataloguing, photographing and preparing the online auction, we help manage the process from start to finish. In approximately 3 weeks, the contents can be sold and ready for pickup.

Here are 5 reasons we recommend MaxSold:

1️⃣ Sell almost everything at once
Furniture, décor, kitchenware, tools, collectibles and everyday household items can all be included in one auction.

2️⃣ Give your belongings a second life
Items you no longer need may be exactly what someone else is looking for.

3️⃣ Reduce what goes to landfill
Rehoming usable items helps keep more household contents in circulation rather than throwing them away.

4️⃣ Clear a home quickly
The auction process can help move a large volume of belongings in approximately three weeks which is especially helpful when preparing for a move or sale.

5️⃣ You don’t have to manage it alone
As your MaxSold partner, we can manage the auction process for you, helping make what can feel like an overwhelming job much more manageable.

♻️ Before you throw it away, consider whether someone else could use it.

Planning a move, downsizing or dealing with a home full of belongings that need to be cleared?

Send me a DM with the word “MAXSOLD” and I’ll explain how our auction management service works and whether it could be a good fit for your situation.

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Barrie, ON

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Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

+14169930131

Website

http://www.isodesign.ca/

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