You can make any room in your home productive and aesthetically pleasing by including the right touches. Do you have a home office that’s an afterthought, and provides function but has little thought to aesthetics? That happens to most of us at some point in our lives. Why not upgrade your home office into a personalized workspace that’s embellished with…
My husband and I moved into our rancher home 8 years ago—and while it had good bones and character, it was in need of some serious updates and modernization. Before the Reno: A Tired and Out-of-Style Bathroom The original 56 square foot ensuite built in the 60’s included a lilac coloured sink, bathtub and toilet. The grout and tiles on…
NOTE: In May 2022, new government regulations in Canada came into effect regarding exposed cords on window coverings. As a result of these regulations, a number of blind manufacturers discontinued production of operable shades on specialty shaped windows. Non-operable, stationary shades can be made to fit specialty shaped windows. Depending on the chosen fabric, light can still come through the…
In my childhood house, the kitchen sink had no window over it, only a mirror. Even at a young age, I imagined how much better it would be to have a window with a view, providing a distraction from the daily drudgery that is dishwashing. Clients usually ask me for ideas for their kitchen window coverings that have unpleasant aspects…
The following blog post is taken from the Decorators‘ and Designers Association of Canada (DDA) blog website which features decorating tips, how-to’s and advice from experts who are accredited members of this association. This blog post features yours truly as one of the experts answering questions about the top trends in window coverings. There are plenty of trends out there right now for people…
How many of you can honestly say that you just love being in your bedroom because it makes you feel relaxed and cozy? I wonder if it is more than half of us. Even for my own bedroom, I feel like it is a work in progress, and so I was inspired to write this article. What would I do to…