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…

Decor – Wallpaper as Art

The Cross' Peter Wilds on New Patterns and Textures... The latest offerings in wallpaper will have you eyeing every surface in your home, scouting for an area that needs a little pick-me-up This…

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…

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…

Modern Icons – The Noguchi Coffee Table

It's very tough to pick just one icon from all of the work of Isamu Noguchi, so I'm planning on sharing some of his other work, such as his oft-imitated lamps, in the future. I'd also love to share…

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…

Design Gallery – “Your home should make you happy”

Rediscover the joy of decorating through the witty and colourful interiors of New York designer Jonathan Adler. Known for his whimsical pottery, bright textiles and sleek furniture, Adler uses these…

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…

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…

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…

Wabi-Sabi by Decolieu

This Dezeen feature home has unique features and a calm and pleasing interior. Lots of visual inspiration in this article! "Wabi-Sabi, the Japanese aesthetic is the ability to perceive beauty in its…

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!…