"Leanne and I have worked together on over 10 projects, transforming homes ranging in value from $180,000 to over $900,000. Leanne is a key member of my team, taking the lead on creating the look and feel of both the interior and exterior of every property. She is excellent on keeping up to date on the latest design trends, then applying that knowledge to each home in selecting the various finishes, creating the right look and feel for every unique property, while also working within budget. The finished projects always get very positive feedback from potential buyers, and sell quickly. On top of working with me, over the years I have also recommended Leanne to many friends updating their own homes, all of which give glowing reports on how Leanne was so helpful with their projects."
Kent Cable - KDC Custom Homes
Leanne Zumbrunnen
Owner - Z Touch Design Services
My path to design started early. Art was always where I felt most at home in school, and I loved creating things with my hands. In middle school, a 4-H project taught me how to sew a pillow, and that small project lit a spark. Before long, I was making my own clothes and all my prom dresses.
That creativity eventually grew into bigger projects, from small DIY décor updates to installing siding while eight months pregnant. Tackling a major remodel on our own home not only gave me the experience, but also the empathy that comes with understanding how overwhelming design and renovation can feel.
With an educational background in graphic arts and fashion design, I have designed everything from company logos to wedding dresses. My lifelong passion for design eventually led me to start staging homes part-time in Kansas City as Z Touch Design Services in 2008.
Not long after, I became a marketing manager and staging consultant for a real estate agent who flipped houses. I was supposed to act as the liaison between the agent and his designer. When I showed him a possible new layout for the kitchen, dining, and living area, the idea was instantly approved—and I became the designer for all his projects. When when that first home hit the market a few months later, it sold in just four hours.
I eventually began helping other investors with their properties and later expanded my experience by working with a large vacant staging company. Along the way, I learned not only what makes a space beautiful but also what homeowners want in a home.
While I gained a lot of knowledge during that time, I also recognized that vacant staging isn’t always practical for most homeowners. Today, I focus exclusively on Home Staging Consultations - making smart thoughtful choices with a realistic approach that works with the homeowners resources to make a home market-ready. It’s the perfect balance of design and value.
I truly believe that being a Design and Staging Consultant in Kansas City is my calling. My consultations are about showing you what’s possible and giving you a roadmap, so you don’t feel stuck or overwhelmed.
And when I’m not with clients? I'm mom to grown children — four kids and two stepsons. I’m married to a lively Irish/German guy who has a whopping 13 siblings! I love creating memories with my family—whether it’s organizing scavenger hunts, throwing theme parties, or putting together family yearbooks.