11 October 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: Automated Bathroom Lighting

When was the last time you stumbled out of bed in the middle of the night to the call of nature? Or tip-toed to the kitchen for a late night snack or something to drink? Toe-kick lighting in the…

Technology & home innovationLightingRoom by roomHealth & securityDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodeling

8 October 2011

Plan of the Week – “In Perfect Harmony With Nature”

House of the WeekModern rustic homeFurniture & accessoriesDrummond House PlansLakefront cottage & chalet

4 October 2011

Tech Tuesday Topic: See How TVs are Passing the Designer Test

Better-looking televisions and electronics come out of the armoir, into the room's design  

Interior DesignRoom by roomDrummond House PlansFurniture & accessories

2 October 2011

8 Ways to Make Your Mantel Shine

mediterranean living room…

Interior DesignRoom by roomDrummond House Plans

30 September 2011

Decor: The Best Upgrades for Your Money

Designers at HGTV share the best upgrades for your money... "The key to any new-build is the upgrades,but they can cost a fortune. A lot of them are worth spending the money, however, because they're…

Interior DesignMaintenance home & gardenTechnology & home innovationRoom by roomHome addition & remodeling

28 September 2011

DIY Project: Bring an old chair to life by re-upholstering

Are you saddled with an heirloom piece of furniture that doesn't suit your decor? Or perhaps you've found a piece in a second-hand store that you simply love the shape of? If you have basic sewing…

Drummond House PlansRoom by roomDIY projects

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…

Interior DesignRoom by roomColors

20 September 2011

Off the Beaten Path: Delightful Alcove Spaces

  traditional hall design by charleston…

Interior DesignRoom by room

19 September 2011

DIY Project: Create a Wall-hanging Clothes Rack

Drummond House PlansDIY projects

16 September 2011

Selling a Home in the Autumn

Seasonal ideasProfessional Services

15 September 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: How to Buy Energy Efficient Windows and Doors

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Did you know that up to 25% of…

Building materialsDrummond House PlansHome addition & remodelingLightingFurniture & accessories

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…

Interior DesignRoom by roomColors

31 August 2011

The Case for Linoleum and Vinyl Floors

Paul Anater of Kitchen and Residential Design is a prolific writer who's articles show up in many design circles. He has posted a series of flooring articles on one of our favorite design sites,…

Building materialsRoom by roomInterior DesignFurniture & accessories

29 August 2011

Decor: How to Decorate With Red

Get inspired to use the color of luck and love in your interior design! contemporary hall design by denver architect…

Interior DesignRoom by room

19 August 2011

Set Sail Year Round With Breezy Boat Decor

spaces design Although summer is coming to an end,…

Lakefront cottage & chaletInterior DesignDecorationRoom by roomBeach & nautical styleColors

16 August 2011

Garden DIY – Make Your Own Hypertufa Pots

I thing everyone had a mudpie experience as a child. The technique of making hypertufa will stir your memories of this experience or be a great project to do with your children's or grandchildren's…

Outdoor LivingDIY projects

14 August 2011

Frame Your Views With Great Moldings and Casings

traditional…

Building materialsDecorationInterior Design

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.

Interior DesignColorsDecorationDIY projects