Kitchen Trends of 2012

2012 trends include tall, solid-surface backsplashes, smarter storage, handy task stations and sheen instead of shine  

Tech Tuesday Topic: Samsung 55″ OLED TV Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show

The tech wires are all abuzz from all of the technical writers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) currently on in Las Vegas. The folks at Digital Trends shared some news that should have some…

Tech Tuesday Topic: A Smarter Bath Fan

As homes are being built tighter to save energy, effective ventilation is a must. Excessive humidity results in uncomfortable interiors, and provides an ideal environment for mould growth. A recent…

5 Stunning Modern Range Hoods

Today's kitchen range hoods can look like sleek sculptures. Here's what to look for when you go shopping for one: Power. Look for units that will exhaust at least 300 cubic feet of air per minute…

Guest Post: The Best of Banquette Seating

Today, we are happy to have a guest post from Arcadian Lighting. ********************************************************* Hi, I’m Joanna, a writer for Arcadian Lighting, a top online source for the…

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…

DIY Project – Updating Derelict Pine Furniture

Many vintage pine pieces like the ones featured below are abandoned or donated to thrift stores when the decor is refreshed. There is no place for pieces like this in a modern decor... or is there?…

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…

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