Listen closely because I am about to give away the secret sauce to creating a cohesive well-designed room. We are sharing the key step we all use, and the good news? You can do this too. It’s pretty easy! Here’s the secret… We create moodboards There you have it. Whether you are working on aRead More (…)

Getting a restful sleep is essential for optimal performance during the day, sleep experts tell us this all the time. While playing close attention to sleep hygiene is the best advice anyone can give for a good night’s sleep, there are a few design guidelines to make your bedroom look great and function best. QuickRead More (…)

A brush with beauty can change your life but it always surprises me to learn that many people don’t think that hiring a designer is right for them. There are questions we get all the time from homeowners hesitant about working with a designer. I thought I would write a post about a few ofRead More (…)

Your foyer is a great place to introduce your style and set the tone for the rest of your home. Here are some simple yet effective styling options that will elevate the look of your foyer. My standard disclaimer: Please note, some of these items may be offered through affiliate links which means I couldRead More (…)

Is it just me, or are fathers the hardest to pick for? The season of bbq’s and lazy Sunday afternoons is off to a great start and father’s day will be here before we know it. Don’t you just love the timelesness of summer days? Somehow, the weather always seems perfect for an idyllic dayRead More (…)

All-white rooms are classic, timeless, and ubiquitous right now. What’s not to love? White rooms can create a sense of space and highlight different features in a room. Millwork, for example, will stand out and yet let the room’s features and contents really shine. Homeowners and designers alike often use white paint colours to make rooms feel largerRead More (…)

It is easy to make mistakes when decorating, and it happens to everyone. Ordering an item that is the wrong scale or forgetting to consider electrical details. But the good news is that there are solutions to these common mistakes, so keep reading and learn how to avoid making them in the future. 7 DecoratingRead More (…)

Whether you are working on a whole home design or exploring just one room design, putting together a mood board is the perfect way to test the waters for the design you have envisioned. Why create a mood board? What purpose do they serve? A mood board is a perfect way to convey a designRead More (…)

Choosing all the materials for your renovation can be both stressful and overwhelming. There are many decisions to be made and if that isn’t enough, those decisions impact other decisions. We wrote about the most common kitchen countertop materials recently but those aren’t your only choices. If you are looking for something different then readRead More (…)

Does your rug look too small in your living room? Is your chandelier hanging too high (here’s how you know)? If so, there are some simple rules of proportion and placement used in interior design that can make your living room just feel right. All the rules and measurements are centered around human ergonomics andRead More (…)