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…
Holiday Parody – On the first day of building…
Just in time for the holidays, our parody on the Twelve Days of Christmas. We dare you not to sing them out loud! A journal for my hopes and dreams!…
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…
Kitchen decor trends 2011
Canadian designers tell us what's cooking in kitchens in 2011. The kitchen is the heart of the home. Indeed, no matter how lovely the living room, how comfortable the dining room chairs, you're sure…
4 design tips to brighten a dark kitchen
I’ve found that when clients have a dark kitchen, perhaps because of small windows or because of the low exposure to sunlight, they usually want to go overboard when trying to brighten up their…
Decor – Fresh and festive guest bathroom
The perfect guest bathroom is a room outfitted with little luxuries! Photo courtesy of HomeDepot.ca Guest bathrooms see a lot more traffic over the busy holiday period. Spend a little time and make…
Decor – How to Create a Relaxing Reading Nook
With the days getting shorter and the onset of winter, we may turn our attention to cozy indoor spaces. Is there anything more relaxing than curling up with a good book and escaping from the…
More single women are purchasing homes
Times are changing. Single women, whether career-first, single parents, or widowed are making up an ever-increasing portion of home buyers. We women tend to have different housing priorities than men…
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. Your new…
Living Away From the Living Room
The living room has slipped through the floorboards in some versions of the Canadian dream home. Preferring to entertain themselves and their guests in a multi-functional family room, many…
Feng Shui in the Kitchen – The Ideal Cooking Environment
The location and shape of the kitchen, as well as the positioning of appliances within it, can create either good luck or bad luck in a home. Nearly everyone is familiar with the saying: The…
Ensuite Ideas!
Looking for ideas for your master retreat? It doesn't matter if it is big or small, suitable for calisthetics or barrier free! Visit our friends at Houzz for some inspiration for layout and decor!…
Smart Storage – Get organized with built-ins and more
Get organized with smart built-ins, shelves, drawer organizers and more for mudrooms, basements, bathrooms, laundry rooms, kitchens, living rooms and more. After all, decorating with storage in…
Feng Shui Bathroom Tips
Here are some great feng shui bathroom tips that will bring prosperity and nourish your body, mind, and spirit from the best-selling author of Feng Shui Your Life, Jayme Barrett: Water, Mirrors,…
Bathrooms getting sleek for an aging population
Bathroom safety. It's a huge issue for older adults -- just watch daytime TV and all those ads for step-in bathtubs. But safe bathrooms don't have to look boring or institutional. Kohler, a kitchen…
