Bathrooms can be quite expensive to renovate because of all the tile, the plumbing fixtures and the cabinetry involved. It's not a space that you'll want to renovate often. And although the layout of a bathroom is really important in whether it's a practical and successful design, I'm going to focus on the aesthetics and give you 3 different design styles that will make your bathroom feel timeless.
Read moreDrapery 101
Drapery can transform the look and feel of any room. However, choosing the right drapery for your space can be challenging, especially if you are not familiar with the different types, styles, and fabrics available. In this blog post, we share some tips on how to select and install drapery that suits your needs and preferences.
Read moreMarble Love
If you are looking for a way to add some elegance and style to your home, you might want to consider coloured marble. You’ll find that Mother Nature’s creativity goes beyond black and white marble - thankfully! Coloured marble comes in a variety of hues, patterns and textures - so make sure to look for one that really speaks to you.
Read moreMixing Florals and Patterns
Mixing florals and patterns in interior design decor can be a fun and creative way to add some personality and flair to your space. We’ve got some easy tips to consider!
Read moreFront Door Renewal
Want to give your home a fresh and inviting look? A welcoming front door and entrance can make a great impression on your guests and boost your curb appeal. Here are some simple and affordable tips on how to transform your front door entry.
Read moreSpring Palettes
APRIL: What we’re loving this month!
Which of theses three bouquet palettes is your favourite? Which one speaks to you? Which one reflects your mood right now?
Use it to leap into your new Spring Colour Palette. Spring decorating is all about giving your home a breath of fresh air. If that means a burst of colour, choose colour! If that means you need a soft space to land, choose soft pastels. If you want to lighten up your space, neutrals make it just right.
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Make it stand out!
A real mix of colours and intensities makes this palette exciting and new. Look for ways to introduce lots of patterns, big and small. Add a touch of lush green and you’ve got the perfect celebration of Mother Nature.
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Make is soft and pretty!
Pastel colours are always so popular for Spring especially when you mix lovely shades of yellow, ochre and blush pink. Such a modern but pretty colour palette.
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Make it barely there!
The palest of pale colour with a variety of texture can be a beautifully sophisticated colour palette. Look for creams and white fabrics to help emphasize this natural and neutral landscape. It’s all about softness and airiness.
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Add some modern touches to your Spring home decor!
This video highlights some of my MODERN favourites from Crate & Barrel. They’ve always got the most beautiful, design-forward decorative objects! A must-watch, if I do say so myself.
Shop my home decorating favourites!
My Amazon Storefront has some beautiful decorative objects perfect for a Spring update! Marble accessories in all sorts of beautiful colours and shapes, velvet pillow cases and even the most beautiful design books for your coffee table scape!
The Return of the Sunken Living Room
APRIL: What you need to know!
The sunken living room is on it’s way back and not just because everything 70’s seems to be trending these days. There are many benefits to stepping down into a room. Let’s go over all the positive aspects you might consider.
For one, it’s a great way to create a distinct living space in an open-concept environment. The step down into the living room creates a space that feels more intimate than if it were all on one level.
Intimate
The step-down creates a space that feels more intimate than if it were all on the same level.
Secondly, incorporating steps into the design of the main open concept layout can provide opportunities for custom millwork that straddles both levels as well as creative design ideas for the actual stairs. In this case, the steps create opportunities for displaying books and artifacts.
Creative Levels
Creating level changes that can be used for displaying books and artifacts as well as custom millwork.
And finally, it allows for taller ceilings, without changing the actual ceiling line. Adding height to any room is one of those universal design challenges. Take advantage of higher ceilings by creating a soaring focal point like a tall fireplace.
Taller Ceilings
Adding height to any room can allow you to create a soaring focal point like this fireplace.
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Next step: Layouts
This video can help you with your furniture layouts. It’s basically what we do everyday for our clients. Here are all the insider tips!