You got a new house! Now what do you do!
April 18, 2012
Getting your first house can be very exciting, as you finally get to do all the things you wanted to do in your family home but your parents wouldn’t let you. The trouble is that with so many possibilities of what to do, people get scared they will do the wrong thing. Having a process ... Read More
Planning the Kitchen Reno
April 5, 2012
Planning the Kitchen Reno – OR – “You can’t pick it up in aisle 4!” The planning is the most arduous part of any kitchen renovation but ultimately the most important part. Without it, I compare it to traveling in a foreign country without a map. It could work out very well but it is equally ... Read More
Wall Coverings – have had some bad coverage!
February 27, 2012
It seems like wall coverings have received a bad reputation over the last several years. It seems reasonable that people don’t like them because they can be difficult to remove, they pull down the dry wall when you remove them, they can be difficult to install and that paper backing never seems to come off ... Read More
Interior Design Show 2012 in Toronto
February 6, 2012
The Interior Design Show 2012 in Toronto has just passed and it was a great show in many regards. There were lots of things that would have that "everything old is new again" feel. I loved (no pun intended) the wall of images in the Elte booth at the show. While I doubt that anything is ... Read More
Christmas Décor Tips
December 13, 2011
As the season comes upon us with all of its glory it also comes with all of the pressure of creating a home that is in keeping with the expectation of guests and families. It doesn’t have to be a bunch of work and hours of redecorating as you can create an impact with a ... Read More
Christmas Decorating – Make A Plan
November 29, 2011
As the days left until Christmas are starting to be announced and we are feeling jealous of the people who already have their Christmas shopping complete, we have to start to think about the house décor. I’m sure many are making an effort to unravel the Christmas lights and unfold the plastic wreath in hopes ... Read More
Dining Room Planning Tips
November 15, 2011
Summer is closing and the outdoor meals are less comfortable. Its time to look at the dining room again: Colour: Inviting – you want your guests to want to stay Dark colours are good --- or dramatic wall paper in deep colours Space is meant to be romantic – rarely do we have “over lighted times” in the dining ... Read More
Renovation Quick Tips
October 31, 2011
Here are a few quick tips to help you through the process: Plan plan and then plan some more. Check all the dimensions of purchases, passages and materials Hire someone to help you pull the ideas together If no – graph paper and draw to scale List what is to happen for comparison quotes Check out your contractor. References – call ... Read More
New Homes: get the Most BANG for your buck!
October 19, 2011
What to spend on to make your new house an impactful Home! Paint and Wall paper: In new homes they suggest you wait a year for “the house to settle” – but that is a year of boring primer white walls – Add the colour now. If you get settling or “nail pops” – repaint when they ... Read More
Small spaces/condo living!
October 5, 2011
This is really starting to be an important topic as currently 6 in 10 home sales are condos and they are certainly getting smaller and smaller! How about a few helpful tips to deal with your new “cosy” condo! Beware when Buying from plan When you look at the floor plan in the brochure, know that ... Read More
