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. ColorsInterior DesignRoom by room
20 May 2011
Interior Design: Vignettes – Small Spaces in Large Rooms
Rooms are big! Decorating is a challenge when you’re thinking “big picture” from the start. Have you ever thought smaller, via creating “vignettes?” DecorationInterior DesignRoom by room
5 May 2011
9 New Ways to Look at Cinco de Mayo Decor
Mon Dieu! There's a French Design Story Behind the May 5 Festivities
1 May 2011
What’s Hiding Under the Stairs – A Space With Possibilities!
Many new homeowners are looking for efficient uses of space. I would like to share this article from one of my favourite inspirations sources, the Houzz website. This site is a mecca for ideas and…
19 April 2011
Awe-inspiring outdoor kitchens
An outdoor kitchen is a wonderful way to add more space to a home without undergoing major renovations. Whether it's the simple addition of an outdoor fire pit or an extensive kitchen and dining…
13 April 2011
12 Great Ideas for Organization in the Kitchen
There's a term in French cooking called "mise en place" that translates literally as "putting in place." The Culinary Institute of America has defined it as "everything in place" and it refers to…
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12 April 2011
How to choose summer kitchen amenities
Now that the weather is getting nicer, all ideas of outdoor leisure home activities come flooding back to your mind. From playing out in the yard with the kids, to enjoying neighbors over for a…
6 April 2011
Decor: High-style, low maintenance indoor gardens
If you are tired of the traditional approach to indoor plants, you may want to draw on the inspiration of Shane Powers. He developed a new selection of beautiful and self-sufficient planters which…
5 April 2011
Setting up your digital entertainment centre
Digital entertainment is now commonplace in homes and digital equipment choices abound. Whether you choose a specific room for digital entertainment or incorporate it into the great room or family…
4 April 2011
Designs for living: Cheerful laundry rooms
Colorful, comfortable spaces make doing the laundry much more fun!
3 April 2011
Bunk room blast – a great kid space
Thanks to Twitter and Facebook, I sometimes have too much exposure to great ideas. Effective use of space is always a challenge so when I came across this blog post from August Fields it was a given…
Outdoor LivingDIY projectsKid-friendlyDecorationRoom by room
29 March 2011
Decor: Hang art like a pro
How to create the perfect display - and how to do it safely The joy of purchasing a new piece of art can quickly turn to stress when it comes time to hang it. How high should it be mounted on the…
27 March 2011
Decor: 9 Elements of Asian style
What are some ways to describe an Asian style interior? The words serene, peaceful, and Zen immediately come to mind. Although Asian design could be described as a fusion of styles, there are…
22 March 2011
The Pyramid of New Water Sources
Today is World Water Day and it just so happens that Jerry Yudelson, noted green building authority and author, has released a new conceptual tool to help people understand where water will come from…
Room by roomHealth & securityOutdoor LivingRecycling, composting & wasteTips & tricks
14 March 2011
Amazing Ways with Concrete Countertops
See What Designers Are Doing With This Versatile, Weatherproof Counter Alternative Concrete may not be the first material you think of for your countertop, but take note: Designers are doing some…
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