26 January 2011

The Importance of Bathroom and Kitchen Fans

Bathroom and kitchen fans are an important part of your home's ventilation system. They remove odours from your house, which improves indoor air quality. They also remove moisture, which decreases…

Building systemsMaintenance home & gardenFinance & legalEnvironmental issuesRoom by roomHealth & security

25 January 2011

Kitchen Layouts: Ideas for U-Shaped Kitchens

The U-shaped kitchen lends itself to high-efficiency cooking: You can often pivot on one toe as you spin around from refrigerator to sink to stove. A good friend and accomplished cook swears by this…

DecorationInterior DesignRoom by room

23 January 2011

How to choose green building materials

At DrummondHousePlans, we scour the web for resources for you. With so much discussion about eco-friendly and green building options, it is great to see articles that are more factual than full of…

Environmental issuesDrummond House PlansFurniture & accessoriesBuilding materialsOutdoor LivingRecycling, composting & waste

20 January 2011

Design Details: Raise a red lantern!

Add a Beautiful Lantern for Warm Welcome, Classic Style or a Touch of Romance Long before there was an electric lamp post on every corner, visitors relied on lanterns hung outside homes to light…

LightingRoom by roomInterior DesignDIY projects

18 January 2011

Architectural Tourism – Harbin International Festival of Ice and Snow

Some architectural styles are classic while others are more temporary in nature. The Ice and Snow Sculpture Festival in Harbin China paradoxically combines the two, except the temporary nature is…

LightingBuilding materials

11 January 2011

Good-bye incandescent bulbs, hello mercury

The most popular sizes of incandescent light bulbs will disappear from most store shelves in B.C. within the next few weeks and the most common replacement lights cost up to 10 times more to buy.…

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10 January 2011

Decor – Wallpaper as Art

The Cross' Peter Wilds on New Patterns and Textures...

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7 January 2011

Kitchen Layouts – A vote for the good old galley!

Thanks to Houzz contributor, Rebekah Zaveloff, for this wonderful article revisiting and often overlooked kitchen layout. "For some reason, the galley kitchen layout has lost popularity in recent…

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3 January 2011

Design 2011: Trends to Build On

It's the time of year when forecasters announce trends for the upcoming year. Several interesting trends for home design have recently caught my eye, and whether or not they are the trends that are…

DecorationRoom by roomInterior DesignColorsFurniture & accessories

2 January 2011

Minimalist Modern House Tour

Clean lines, ample light and open spaces define photographer Rob Fiocca's house. See how classic modern furniture, custom pieces and a carefully curated collection of art and accessories exude…

Modern and Contemporary StyleFurniture & accessoriesDecorationContemporary & modern home

31 December 2010

We want your natural corks!

A lot of corks will be popping this evening, you may want to think about some creative recycling! An Ontario company specializes in the recycling of natural cork.

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29 December 2010

A satisfied customer from Kentucky !

Here is a message I got through the "Email your comments to our President & CEO" link on our Web site:

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20 December 2010

Decor – The History of Holiday Wreaths

You probably adorn your door with a wreath during the holidays. But do you know why? Here’s a little history lesson to help you learn the significance of the holiday wreath.

Room by roomDIY projectsSeasonal ideas

16 December 2010

Popular Design Details of 2010

Are you looking for inspiration for how to customize your decor? One of our favourite sources is Houzz which provides a treasure trove of ideas. One of their contributors has provided a fun…

Room by room

10 December 2010

Designs for Living – Documenting a well-traveled life

I love to hear tales of faraway places from those who are passionate about travel. Conversations like these make great table discussions and give everyone a chance to share their experiences. Using…

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9 December 2010

Design Style – Arts and Crafts

Love Craftsman house plans? Pulling off the style in a cohesive fashion requires just as much attention to interior decor. The "Arts and Crafts" style of interior is classic and timeless. This…

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4 December 2010

Holiday parody – On the 4th day of building…

Our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas continues. We dare you not to sing them out loud!

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2 December 2010

Holiday Parody – On the first day of building…

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29 November 2010

Daily splash – creating a kid-friendly bathroom

Designing a kid-friendly bathroom can be a challenge. Color and pattern are great in small doses, but too much whimsy, and the room runs the risk of being quickly outgrown. We asked designer…

Kid-friendlyHealth & securityInterior DesignRoom by room

27 November 2010

Plan of the Week – “Capture the Heart”

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