Out with the old and in with the new! With the fresh hope that the new year brings, it’s a great time to look at switching things up in your home. Whether you are looking to redo an entire room, or just make some small changes, here are some ideas:
Category: Design and Decor
When Should You Hire an Interior Designer?
You should love every square inch of your home, from the style of your furniture and décor to the entire layout of your space. Whether you just moved into a new home, or youre getting tired of your current one, you may be wondering: should I hire an interior designer?
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Virtual Appointments
Whether our showroom is currently open or closed, we are still offering virtual appointments, curbside pickup and delivery. We can use video-calls, phone calls and email to discuss your project, tour your space or walk through the showroom and review samples and options. Continue reading
Sunbrella Fabric for Indoors and Out!
Before the green vibrancy of Spring, there is the dirty, salty and brown phase – and if you have pets, children or grandchildren, this also gets tracked into the house! In fact, no matter what season, they often find a way to spill, smear or wipe something on the couch cushions – that’s just how it goes! But can your furniture handle it? Some fabrics don’t stand up to wear and tear, sunlight exposure and cleaning efforts – but Sunbrella fabrics do! Continue reading
Creating a Classic Look
Trends come and go, but a classic look is always in style! There’s so information and inspiration available these days – in magazines, on TV, on the internet – it’s tricky to know which ideas will stand the test of time and which will look dated fast. We came across a great article by Jennifer Barger of the Washington Post and we thought it was worth sharing, so here are seven tips for creating a classic look at home!
Making Space
Spring-cleaning usually brings to mind cleaning behind the stove, vacuuming under the couch and washing the drapes in order to be fresh and dust-free after months of winter hibernation! But in order to really refresh our home and give us that light, bright feeling of space and renewal, we have to address the issue of clutter…
Blending Masculine & Feminine Decorating Styles
Couples can often disagree about how to decorate their home because they each have different tastes and styles – but for the good of your relationship and the harmony your home, it is important to find the balance! Carefully bringing together contrasting elements creates a blended aesthetic and a space in which you both feel comfortable and represented.
Colour of the Year – Ultra Violet!
The Pantone design gurus have selected Ultra Violet as the colour of the year for 2018 and it’s an intense blue purple! This non-conformist hue is both calming and uplifting – the colour represents optimism, ingenuity and visionary thinking for the future… it is mystical, spiritual and enigmatic… but don’t worry, its also just purple!
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