OUR FOUNDING DESIGNER, VISIONARY, & GENERAL CONTRACTOR
Debra Donnelly
Debra’s passion for architecture, building, and interior design took root early. As a young girl growing up in Southern California, she would schedule appointments with her mother to tour model homes—laying the foundation for what would become a lifelong career in design.
Following a successful 15-year career at Disney/ABC Entertainment, Debra relocated to Calgary, Canada, where she launched UpStaging, a design and staging company. UpStaging quickly rose to prominence as a leading firm in Calgary’s upscale Elbow Valley and surrounding communities.
In 2007, Debra returned to California and founded Westside Staging and Design. Over the next 15 years, she and her team designed, remodeled, and staged homes and commercial properties throughout some of Los Angeles’ most prestigious neighborhoods, including Santa Monica, Malibu, Venice, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, Cheviot Hills, Hollywood, Thousand Oaks, and Beverly Hills.
Her portfolio ranges from single-room transformations to large-scale projects, including the remodeling and staging of multi-million dollar estates. Notably, Debra was part of the design/build team that renovated the iconic 154-room Aaron Spelling Estate for Petra Ecclestone.
In 2017, Debra and her partner began a new chapter, relocating from Southern California to Idaho.
Today, Debra and her experienced design and contracting team are based in Eagle, Idaho. They bring decades of design/build expertise and an extensive network of supplier resources. With a trusted team of local architects, designers, and vendors, Debra continues to create inspired, high-end spaces tailored to each client's vision.
