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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 […]
After recharging our batteries and indulging in food and time with family, it’s time to prepare for the emerging design trends in 2017. Many trends that were popular in the past, find their way back into the mainstream. Some come back with their kitsch factor intact, like lava lamps, while others have evolved into a […]
A familiar scent of baked goods fresh from the oven, catching sight of a certain tree ornament or recreating the family feast can evoke memories of what we cherish most: time with those we love during the holidays. Maybe this is the year you’ve decided to open your home to the neighbourhood, or entertain at […]
As Canadians, we often picture cold, starry nights, twinkle lights and glistening, white snow when we think of the holiday season. Indoors, there’s an image of a dancing fire, while wrapped in a blanket and sipping hot chocolate. These scenes definitely evoke the quintessential holiday season. It might be difficult to envision this special time […]
As I sit here writing this, I’m reminded of when I was looking to purchase a new home. There was never a question that I wanted a cozy den with a fireplace in it. Nothing compares to sitting quietly, reading by a real fire on a cold day. Or so I thought. Surprisingly, I ended […]
During the rule of England’s King Henry VIII, wood was considered good luck, hence the phrase we still use today, “knock on wood”. Although we may not view wood as “lucky” today, both solid and engineered prefinished hardwood continues to be the flooring of choice for homes in North America. With such a ubiquitous material, […]
If you have a particular style in mind, a custom piece allows you to create something that nobody else in the world has except you!
Whether you prefer wood flooring, wall-to-wall broadloom or tile throughout your rooms that surface will provide a great neutral background for an area rug.
Ultimately, what you choose to put against your body when you sleep is up to you, but don’t you deserve to have your best night’s sleep?
