After a long, somewhat mild winter, we are all ready to head outdoors and enjoy our yards. Typically lawn furniture is dusted off and placed on the deck with some candles and a few side tables. The yard is now ready for the entire season. This year imagine…READ MORE
Holiday’s are in full swing and all around us are shiny new ornaments in beautiful contemporary colours. There are table scapes in magazines that make us envious and leave us feeling inadequate! Who are these people, having such fabulous parties and can I be invited? In reality, if you are like most people, ‘tis the season to drag out old…READ MORE
What are some elements that are necessary for a library?
For those who love books, the home library is a place of refuge, the perfect place to curl up with a book. But whether you’re looking for a warm, comfy study, a contemporary haven full of light or a fun place to read with the family, there are a few elements that every home library needs. Read more here
With warmer weather comes the opportunity to lighten up the decor in your home. Read more
Santas, reindeer, snow- men, red and green galore. These decorations make for a festive Christmas, but wait a week and the look will seem a little outdated — especially if you’re looking to host a sophisticated New Year’s Eve affair. How can a cutesy holiday look be glammed up for a more sophisticated style? read more
It is often thought that interior design is the domain of a woman. The truth is designing for men is a very different experience, where decorating can be both stylish and fun. Read more
When you come home for work, do you change into sweat pants and start planning that evening’s Extreme Couponing marathon? If so, your couch is probably…read more
How does one create character in a basic home, on a budget, and still be functional?
Recently I met a client at her home which was over one hundred years old and designated as a heritage site. The home was situatated…Read more
Starting over in life after a marriage breakdown can be a real challenge. A home, the place you relax in, reconnect in, and feel safe in, should be a priority. How do you begin, in some cases with nothing?
A recent client is in the process of rebuilding due to a marital breakup. His house is beautiful but it is far from being a home. He started by purchasing odds and ends from Costco including a big television set, speakers and audio equipment. Not surprisingly the space feels cold, uninviting and very transitional. Not exactly a refuge from the world at the end of the day. Nor will your children feel comfortable there if the space is not set up for them. Buying items for a home without any direction or vision for the final look will not only waste money but frustrate you in the process as you will be no closer to creating a home. A house becomes a home when it feels like you, when it represents who you are and where you want to be.
Warm up your living space with these furniture placement tips
We all want our homes to look beautiful and feel warm and inviting and the way a room feels has a lot to do with furniture placement. If a sofa is shoved against a wall and the occasional chairs are spaced too far apart, or the furniture is placed awkwardly, the room will feel cold and uninviting. It is similar to meeting a person with their arms crossed and back to the wall, not very approachable or friendly. Read entire article