“We shape our dwellings,
and then our
dwellings shape us.”

Winston Churchill

Peace. Calm. Happiness.

These are the values that drive everything we do. Our goal is bringing peace, calm and happiness to our clients’ homes so they can live in a unique retreat that aligns perfectly with their lifestyle and makes them feel relaxed so they can thrive in all aspects of their life. 

We believe that people deserve to live in homes that:

– Seamlessly align with their lifestyle

– Are organized and function for the way that they live

– Create space for their most important things and activities

– Provide areas for gathering and creating memories, both indoors and outdoors

– Promote a nurturing environment for the body to rest and renew

– Allow a comfortable place to unwind from a busy day

– Function to support their needs, goals and dreams

– Bring peace and calm to their life

Homes shape lives.

They influence our mood, energy, our interactions with others, our character, personality, and our identity. Our clients lead active and demanding lives and deserve to come home to peace, organization and relaxation. That means their home is designed to be their sanctuary that functions exactly the way they desire and inspires happiness around every corner. 

We love helping people go from chaos and clutter to peace, calm and happiness. We know from first-hand experience what this transformation is like. It is a weight being lifted and life beginning anew. That feeling is what drives us to do what we do.      

We listen, learn, and design. This is our process to create the perfect home for your family.

At the heart of what we do, we transform lives through transforming homes. 

Who We Are

Heidi M. Bolyard | Owner + Architect

You know that feeling when you walk into a room and you just want to more spend time in that space? That is what we strive for with every client.

When designing homes my main goal is always to inspire our clients, nurture families, and create more happiness and joy in their lives. When I started the company in 2008, my goal was to simply design houses for clients; it transformed when I started questioning the idea, can a home plant a seed that will blossom into a life filled with calm and peace. I have found that if a home is designed to function for how you live in the spaces and seamlessly aligns with your lifestyle that it will create a comfortable retreat that inspires you every time you arrive home.

My favorite part of the design process is completing research, solving problems, and finishing the puzzle that creates a perfect home for the client. I love meeting new people and enjoy hearing about them and their family. My fondest memories from my childhood were family gatherings and celebrations. I love creating gathering spaces for my clients to create memories they will cherish for a lifetime. I am always actively listening to my clients which enables me to learn about them, their life, their ideas and goals, and collaborating with them for their dream home. This is how we maintain a client-focused approach for each and every project, for us it is a new opportunity to create a home for our clients that will bring more happiness, joy and love into their life.

Heidi lives in Dublin with her children, Grady and Ellinore. In her spare time, she enjoys watching her kids play sports and volunteering in their classrooms, long distance running, hot yoga, designing furniture and baking.

Heidi received her Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Design and Architecture from Ball State University . She also earned an Associate’s Degree in both Construction Management and Art from Delta College.

Heidi is a Registered Architect in the State of Ohio and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, a member of the American Institute of Architects and a LEED BD+C Accredited Professional. She also holds a certificate with the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards, which provides reciprocity for registration in over forty states.

Kara McCoy | Project Manager

I love the aspects of whole house renovation projects, it’s like putting together a puzzle. You have to consider all the client’s goals and make them fit perfectly to allow the flow of the floor plan to come together seamlessly and meet modern standards. What I like most about working at Simplified Living Architecture + Design is that we are all passionate about our projects. We listen to our clients to help ease the design process, simplify it, and find new solutions to make their dream home a reality. It is all about making the home function as a whole for their family. I also really enjoy working with contractors, it gives me the opportunity to constantly learn new things about construction means and methods.

If I were a house style…..I would be Craftsman. It feels like home to me with the wide porches and high roof pitches. I can always imagine curling up with a good book on an oversized porch swing

Kara lives in Gahanna with her husband, Roger, and two children, Jacob and Kaylee. Her hobbies include spending time with my family, doing crafts, cooking and gardening.

Kara earned her Associate’s Degree in Architectural Drafting and Design Technology from Central Ohio Technical College with both Computer Aided Drafting and Architecture/Construction Management Certificates.

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Client Testimonials

Simplified Living worked with us to design an entire first floor remodel. Her designs opened us up to options we didn’t think were possible, and we ended up with a space that is functional, open, and perfect for our family.

Courtney Rowland

Simplified Living worked with us to design an entire first floor remodel. Her designs opened us up to options we didn’t think were possible, and we ended up with a space that is functional, open, and perfect for our family.

Courtney + Will R

Heidi provided multiple revisions on drawings on a full home renovation we were undergoing on a 1940’s stone and cedar sided house. The original layout of our home was quite tricky to plan around to open up the small rooms, do a bump out on the back to create a larger master bedroom, in addition to adding a small master bath and a large walk in closet. My much coveted laundry chute was almost nixed, but Heidi managed to save the day with a clever work around! We definitely would recommend her for full home renovations like ours and found Heidi to be very methodical and flexible with changes to the plans.

Tonya + David T

It seemed a complicated undertaking – building from first ideas to final result a house that would capture the precarious balance between modern-open/plan with comfortable cottage spaces. Our GC recommended an architect whose energy, vision and positivism were a good match, Heidi Bolyard with Simplified Living Architecture. We engaged Heidi with her grasp of detail, dynamism and flexibility, SLA listened to our desires, lifestyle needs and constraints – mostly footprint and budget- and quickly drafted our proposed home. When an issue popped up during building process – digging for and completing the foundation- SLA was right with us…..stepped in to resolve the issue. We recommend SLA whole-heartedly.

Cynthia + Don S

Thanks to Heidi Bolyard at Simplified Living Architecture, our curb appeal went from blah to stunning! She worked with our contractor and we collaborated on a timeless design that we absolutely love! We get lots of compliments on the home, we love to recommend Heidi Bolyard!

Dan & Michaela Grandey

Heidi and her team took on a pretty substantial project for me which involved the redesign (moving walls/headers/etc) of an early 1900’s house that I was transforming into my dream home. Their work was impeccable and I would highly recommend to anybody that is considering their services.

Chad K

We found Simplified Living on Houzz and Heidi was very responsive to our needs. We knew that we wanted to get a fixer upper and Heidi helped us make a choice based on potential renovations. Subsequently, she came up with re-design of the house based on our needs. She listens to clients and helps put their vision on paper. She was immediately available when something unexpected came up and helped with design around that issue. Excellent work and we recommend her without hesitation.

Vivek + Vinati R

Simplified Living did a great job on our project. We were updating a mid century modern home and there were some challenges due to the fact that our house is made entirely of poured concrete. SL really thought outside of the box and came up with some great solutions and the results were fantastic!! Heidi is thoughtful and creative as well as very easy to work with. They also worked really well with our contractors. We thoroughly enjoyed working with Heidi and were very pleased with her work. We could not be happier with SL!

Judy + Michael M

If you want a firm that will translate your dream to paper, this is it! I gutted a condo in Waterford Tower, and Heidi was able to work miracles within the restraints of walls and fixed drains.. She listened intently, drew some sketches and came back with an amazing design.. She was respectful of my time and budget and even recommended the construction firm I ended up hiring!! They are great to work with!

D.Z.

Heidi designed a beautiful addition for our 1957 one story, ranch home. The work included a master suite and courtyard connecting to a huge screened-in porch with wood burning fireplace. Designed seamless to our home in every way giving it a renewed character in keeping with its architectural style. Beautiful work.

Arlene + Hal M