20 March 2012

DIY Custom-Hued Chalk Paint For Decorating Fun

We are seeing more and more use of chalk paint used in decor to create space for notes or a blank canvas for young (and young-at-heart) artists. We have yet to test this DIY project but it comes from…

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26 January 2012

Cool Things to do with Chalkboard Paint

You can turn virtually any surface in your home into a blackboard with chalkboard paint. You apply it just like any other paint. Then invest in a box of chalk and an eraser and you have your very own…

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31 October 2011

Decor Trends: Colour Zoning

According to colour experts at Sico, colour zoning is one of the hottest trends in home decorating. It allows you to add some colourful punch to a room in a big, bold way, without overwhelming the…

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23 September 2011

Color Psychology: Yellow

With the official onset of autumn, how about a little look into the color psychology of one of the sunniest of the autumnal colors? Many people shy away from using yellow, but a better understanding…

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6 September 2011

Decor: White Chic Done Right

So we are now officially past the Labour Day weekend and following the advice of fashionistas - packing away white shoes, pants and accessories. If you are a lover of all things white, your decor…

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29 August 2011

Decor: How to Decorate With Red

Get inspired to use the color of luck and love in your interior design! spaces design Although summer is coming to an end,…

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10 August 2011

Creating Beautiful Accent Walls

Accent walls. Are you nervous yet? Choosing the colour and location of an accent wall can be a daunting task or a dismal failure. The folks at Benjamin Moore offer some advice.

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17 July 2011

Decor: How to Add Depth to Your Interiors with Accent Colour

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1 June 2011

Decor: Paint Color Flow in Your Home

Knowing how to create color flow throughout your home will help you pull together your overall design for a beautiful harmonious look.

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16 May 2011

White is White, Right? Not Quite!

contemporary kitchen design by…

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4 April 2011

Designs for living: Cheerful laundry rooms

Colorful, comfortable spaces make doing the laundry much more fun!

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17 March 2011

Decor: Green Brings a Room to Life

On St. Patrick's Day, it truly is all about green! And what a great color when used in interiors, one that is equally at home in modern spaces as it is traditional rooms, with the ability to bring a…

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2 March 2011

Four decades later, the ’70s are back

... but with a few modern twists and cottage improvisations There's some good news and some bad news for 2011's hottest interior design trends. The bad news: The '70s are back. The good news: They're…

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25 February 2011

Decorating with citrine

Blue has seen a lot of hype over the past few months, and now many people believe honeysuckle is the next on-trend shade. Still, it’s citrine that I can’t get enough of! I’ve spotted this warm yellow…

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18 February 2011

Decor – Crisp, Fresh: Go for Green Apples

Is everyone baking pie, or is this a design detail of which I was unaware? It must be the latter, as there would have to be some sort of pastry pandemic to warrant all the Granny Smiths we're seeing…

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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…

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16 November 2010

4 design tips to brighten a dark kitchen

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29 October 2010

Decor Inspiration – How to make your own moodboard

Decorating your space can be challenging but the use of a mood board is a common designer tool. Following the steps outlined below will have you "in the mood" to create something beautiful.

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24 October 2010

Significance of Color in Feng Shui

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