You dreamed of the little airplanes in Timmy’s room or the sweet little bears all dressed in pink that adorn Sarah’s walls. Your child used to love them, but then they grew up. Who gave them permission to do that, anyway? Now that your child is older, it’s time for a bedroom that reflects more […]
Decorating Your Home for the Holidays
Every Christmas, our homes become centres for gatherings of laughter, warm hugs, and memories. Our guests look forward to eating, drinking, and dancing in the spirited atmospheres that we create at our holiday parties and festivities. Put some of your regular decor away for safe keeping and make room for some of these decorative holiday […]
When You Should Replace Your Furniture
Most people don’t think of furniture having an expiration date, but knowing when you should replace your furniture is an important part of keeping your home in tiptop condition. Listed below are reasons why you should replace specific pieces of furniture in your home. When Your Furniture Looks Worn Out Statistically speaking, a sofa lasts […]
Thinking about Hardwood Flooring? Here’s Why You Should
Hardwood floors are always in style. They are timeless and can easily blend into the architectural period of any home design. Many people tend to rule out hardwood floors when refinishing a home because the price tag drives them away, but hardwood floors are actually a worthwhile investment. Add Currency to Your Home Hardwood floors […]
Understanding Scale and Proportion in a Room
Scale and proportion are often terms that are used interchangeably by do-it-yourself home decorators, but they are subtly different in nature. Understanding the design elements of scale and proportion are necessary to bringing harmony to a room. Here’s how you should work with them. What is Scale? Scale refers to the size of items you […]
Choosing Wall Art: What to Try, What to Avoid
Home buyers spend a great deal of time picking the perfect furniture, and rightfully so. Furnishing your home with pieces that you’re going to love for a long time makes your home livable, and this also can be said about the kind of art you decorate your walls with. Following are some tips to keep […]
Styling with Area Rugs
Area rugs are often items of forgotten artistic merit; they are essentially artwork placed on the floor, framing the room and bringing balance to a space. Finding the right size, shape, colour, and pattern for a particular room is an art in itself. Finding the right area rug for your space can get tricky, but […]
Creating a Rustic Living Space
A home well-loved is a home well-designed, and a home well-designed is a home well-lived in. Just as the comforts of a snow-covered cabin nestled in the wilderness would provide you, so too can the comforts of your home. Create this rustic, woodsy atmosphere in your own home by following a few of our interior […]
Why You Should Consider Black Furniture
A neutral palette is usually the go-to for people who follow more traditional home design trends. That doesn’t mean that neutrals are boring; neutral colours, particularly black, can be used as a pop of colour in evenly toned rooms, creating a modern or futuristic feel. By repeating the colour (or absence of colour in the […]
How to Rearrange Furniture with Care
If you recently purchased new furniture pieces, you are probably looking to rearrange the furniture you currently have. Rearranging pieces will give you a chance to clean the room from top to bottom, and it will also help to showcase your new pieces. Before you start rearranging furniture, take the time to make sure you’re […]
