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 […]
Furnishing a Child’s Bedroom
When children walk into their bedrooms, they should feel completely comfortable and safe. They should also have all of the furniture that they need in their bedrooms to function. From a place to sleep to a place to put all of their clothes to a place to play, there is quite a bit of furniture […]
Choosing the Right Desk for Your Home Office
If you work from home or have a home office space, you know how important having a desk that can help meet your daily demands is. If you are looking for a desk that will fit into your home office and meet your personal needs, there are several factors to consider before you start shopping. […]
How to Furnish an Entryway
Furnishing an entryway is all about making the most of the space and it making it work for you. Entryways vary from in size and shape, and in order to make yours work, you should determine how much room you have to work with. Tiny Entryways If your entryway barely has enough room for two […]
How to Get Your Best Light
When you lighting your home’s interior, it is important to remember that it is not always the light fixtures you use but how you use them. Rooms like bedrooms, dens and living rooms have different needs than kitchens, laundry rooms and foyers. Always consider function but don’t forget that lighting will add drama to a […]
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