Sarah Richardson Q & A with our Style Editor, Marc Atiyolil

Canadian Home Trends's Style Editor, Marc Atiyolil: Congratulations on the new series, Sarah's Cottage. What can viewers expect to see this premier season? Sarah Richardson: They'll see what it really takes to build an off-the-grid solar-powered oasis in the middle of nowhere. We are 17 miles from town by boat, so just getting to the island is a ... Read More

Beautiful Home in Nova Scotia

Perched on the southwestern edge of the gulf stream in all its splendor, ready to receive the strongest of gales, this solid granite property is ready for anything the Atlantic ocean cares to throw at it. Built mostly of local Nova Scotia granite, this full 2-storey dwelling has already weathered the likes of Hurricane Juan ... Read More

Organizing Your Home Organizing Your Life

To organize your home is not just about things looking neat.  It's also about having more time to do the things you want to do, to know where everything is and have peace of mind that what you need is placed where you need to find it. And we all have a place in our home ... Read More

How Safe Is Your Computer?

Text by Reena Nerbas Computer hackers are a sneaky group armed with a variety of ways to observe Internet surfing habits, trick you into spending money and wreck your entire hard drive. The time has come to fight back! There are four main problems that computer users generally come across on a daily basis. Spy ware: Software ... Read More

Decorate Luxuriously for the Holidays

There is no better way to get in the mood of the season than decorating your home. You can’t help but hum a few bars or think back on fond memories of your own when you decorate for the holidays. To make sure your home looks really luxurious and fully decorated, you would want to focus ... Read More

How to Coordinate Colors and Patterns

When it comes to design, colors and patterns play an important role. Although perceptions of color are subjective, there are some colors that have universal interpretations. Colors in the red area of the color spectrum are known as warm colors and include red, orange and yellow. Colors on the blue side of the spectrum are known ... Read More