Renovations, explained. Projects, thoughtfully guided.

No two renovations follow the same path, and you don't need to have everything figured out before asking for help.

Whether you're starting with a big idea, sorting through decisions, or facing an unexpected challenge, I help you understand your options, find creative solutions, and move forward with confidence.

Sometimes that means working together to get it done. Other times, it means giving you the knowledge and confidence to figure it out yourself.

Meet Meredith Gager,

The creative problem-solver behind Styled Simply Home, helping Rochester homeowners turn ideas into possibilities through renovation planning, practical guidance, and a little ingenuity.

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A collage of interior design elements including a dark green wall with built-in paneling, a plush green armchair with a decorative pillow, a gold side table with a flower arrangement, a vintage ceiling light fixture with glass and gold detailing, an architectural sketch of a built-in bench with closet, a fabric color palette with shades of green, cream, navy, dark red, and gold, a close-up of patterned textile with floral motifs, and a wooden bench with storage baskets beneath it.
A collage of interior design elements including a dark green wall with built-in paneling, a plush green armchair with a decorative pillow, a gold side table with a flower arrangement, a vintage ceiling light fixture with glass and gold detailing, an architectural sketch of a built-in bench with closet, a fabric color palette with shades of green, cream, navy, dark red, and gold, a close-up of patterned textile with floral motifs, and a wooden bench with storage baskets beneath it.

The work behind a well-planned renovation

Beautiful results begin long before the finishing touches.

From exploring creative ideas and making informed design decisions to understanding construction details and coordinating the moving pieces, I help homeowners approach renovations with clarity.

Whether you need a plan, a second opinion, or someone to help untangle an unexpected problem, my goal is to make the process easier to understand and manage.

  • Turning ideas into actionable plans by identifying priorities, anticipating decisions, understanding the sequence of work, and finding practical ways to bring your vision to life.

  • Exploring materials, finishes, furnishings, and creative alternatives that balance your vision with your budget, lifestyle, and the realities of construction.

  • Helping you organize information, communicate with the right people, track decisions, and keep the moving pieces of your renovation connected.

  • Sometimes you just need someone to talk it through with. I'll help you ask the right questions, explore your options, and build the confidence to make your next decision.

Woman organizing electrical parts in a wooden box, surrounded by blueprints, notebooks, and sample materials.
Woman organizing electrical parts in a wooden box, surrounded by blueprints, notebooks, and sample materials.
A person is designing a floor plan and color palette in a notebook, with fabric samples and a laptop nearby on a wooden table.
A step-by-step home interior design process infographic with six sections: 1. Idea with sketches, fabric samples, and paint swatches; 2. Plan with architectural drawings; 3. Select with fabric samples and greenery; 4. Coordinate with living room photos and a planner; 5. Install with a wooden table and hardware; 6. Finished space showing a styled living room with green and velvet furniture and a fireplace.
A step-by-step home interior design process infographic with six sections: 1. Idea with sketches, fabric samples, and paint swatches; 2. Plan with architectural drawings; 3. Select with fabric samples and greenery; 4. Coordinate with living room photos and a planner; 5. Install with a wooden table and hardware; 6. Finished space showing a styled living room with green and velvet furniture and a fireplace.

A clearer path from idea to finished space

Every project starts with an idea, but bringing it to life involves research, decisions, people, materials, and plenty of moving parts.

I help connect the creative vision with the practical details, so you can better understand what needs to happen, when it needs to happen, and who can help make it possible.

The goal isn't to take every decision out of your hands. It's to help you feel prepared and confident making them.

Architectural blueprints of cabinet doors with detailed measurements, annotations, and cross-section diagrams of moldings and profiles.

Have a renovation in mind?

You don't need a perfect plan to start a conversation.

Maybe you're dreaming up a project, stuck on a decision, wondering whom to call, or trying to figure out what went wrong.

Whatever stage you're in, I'd love to hear what you're working through. Sometimes a fresh perspective is all it takes to find a way forward.

Comparison of a bathroom before and after renovation. The 'before' side shows an older bathroom with beige tiled flooring, beige wallpaper, a wooden cabinet, a small window with shutters, and vintage light fixtures. The 'after' side features a modern bathroom with white wainscoting, colorful wallpaper with a floral pattern, a white sink with a wooden vanity, two small windows with blinds, and contemporary lighting.
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