Classic kitchen design is inspired by tradition in their use of materials, but contemporary versions of these kitchens offer a crisp interpretation influenced by an updated use of materials and methods. There is nothing quite as classic as an all white kitchen with a black floor. Scullery cabinets with white subway tiles, marble countertops, andRead More (…)

One of the trickiest predicaments for a design newbie is figuring out how high (or low) to hang your lighting fixtures. Chandeliers, pendants, etc. can mystify even the veterans because they are all so different. How High Do You Hang a Lighting Fixture? Though there is a bit more of an art than science toRead More (…)

If you live in the Toronto beaches area, or anywhere in the southeast quadrant of the city, you have probably heard of the Balmy Beach Club. If you have had the pleasure of visiting the club, you will recall it’s beautiful patio overlooking the boardwalk and Lake Ontario. It is a great setting for aRead More (…)

Growing up in a family in the furniture industry taught me a few things about how to buy a quality sofa. There are many, and I mean many, sofas on the market at a wide range of prices. You have the mass market creations that can be big and bulky or too small and notRead More (…)

“The real voyage of discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust. Nothing inspires and informs design more than travel. This post is about Hong Kong, but I’ve also recently visited Singapore and traveled to Bali! Visiting Hong Kong The third leg of my trip to Asia withRead More (…)

Happy Holidays! Are you feeling inspired during this giving season? Or feeling the overwhelm of options and expectations. Tis the season! *wink wink* Holiday Gift Guide for Design Lovers To try and lend a helping hand, I put together some design-inspired options that will surely be the favourites of the season for whoever is luckyRead More (…)

I was once asked in an interview, What’s the worst color disaster you have ever encountered?  Oh I cringe when I have to admit that I didn’t just encounter this disaster… I was the perpetrator! Here it goes. This was MY mistake, years before I ever became a designer, that taught me a great deal aboutRead More (…)

‘The eye has to travel,’ said the eccentric Diana Vreeland, who was well known for her colourful, and inspired work in the pages of Vogue. She had a tactful way of bringing in multiple points of inspiration and making it all just work in her spreads. One of the great things about interior design isRead More (…)

Small spaces don’t have to sacrifice style for storage. Sometimes it takes a little creativity, innovative design and practical thinking to make the most out of a limited floor-plan. How to Maximize Space in Kids’ Bedrooms Rethink Side Tables Whenever you’re dealing with a small space, first-and-foremost, you have to consider maximizing functionality. In kidsRead More (…)

Everyone’s vision of a cottage design is unique. Whether you dream of a rustic log cabin or a modern clean-lined structure, your design will head off on a different path. Your first consideration will be whether to purchase a well-loved property to fix up and put your unique look on, or to start fresh withRead More (…)