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Although Canadian weather can be very unpredictable, to me the month of April signifies we’re in the midst of change! The spring season not only means the reduction of snowstorms and frigid temperatures (can you tell how much I dislike winter?), but it also signals to me it’s time to spruce up your home. Painting […]
Whether you’re planning on selling your house in the near future or simply looking ahead, learning how to increase the value of every room in your home is important. However, making renovations can be extremely expensive, and it’s important to strike a balance—you don’t want to invest more than you’ll see on your return, especially […]
Let’s face it, home makeover TV shows make it look like expensive, or complicated home projects can be completed in under an hour. Although the reality is most projects require more time than a TV format allows, Do-It-Yourself projects are as popular as ever. I’ll be honest, my appearance on reality television leaves me partly […]
Inspiration You have an idea. You want to update your home. Whether that means building a new home or renovating the one you have, you’ve decided to work with a professional and experienced design team. We want to help you understand what you’re taking on, so here is the process you can expect, because after […]
It all begins and ends with the laundry room; or does it really ever end? Laundry, that is. Where once we would own, “one good outfit” and a few select pieces to get through the workweek, Canadians now own and wear loads of clothing throughout the week. That means we’re spending more time doing laundry. […]
If you’re like me, you aren’t fully awake until you’ve had a cup of freshly-brewed, hot coffee. To go without it is like a nightmare (especially for those who have to deal with me). It’s not just the taste that captivates, it’s the routine of drinking something hot to stimulate the senses and prepare me […]
It is so easy to fall into a decorating slump. With the change of seasons, sometimes it is hard to know how to incorporate this into your home. Below, I have put together a list of eight easy design tips to get you out of your decorating slump. 1. Choose Three Core Colours If using […]
When it comes to kid’s rooms and décor, I have one rule of advice: let your child participate in the decisions. It’s their room and they know best what they prefer for colours, etc. Now, that rule also carries with it a caveat, these decisions will be temporary. Children grow, change and then change some […]
Foyer vestibule, lobby, entryway, or dumping zone—call it what you will. In modern times, they all mean the same thing. It’s the area we land in when we enter a building. It can be tiny and efficient or over-the-top grand. The word foyer has been used to describe a waiting room, corridor or lobby to […]
After spending all morning at this year’s Interior Design Show, I can honestly say we all left feeling inspired and motivated. It was great running into former classmates from my time at Ryerson Polytechnical Institute (now known as Ryerson University), as well as colleagues I’ve grown in the business with such as Andrew Pike and […]
