THE NEW ART OF STONE
Natural stone veneers have become increasing popular as a decorative cladding inside and outside the home. Trends in exterior cladding and natural stone veneer applications have given rise to new and creative…
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Strokes of Genius
With winter in the rear view—finally—many Canadian homeowners are turning to paint to help usher in the warmer season. Quick and affordable, the right hue can completely transform a space. When it…
CURB APPEAL AT EVERY COST
First impressions matter, this is especially true when it comes to your home. For many, the thought of increasing curb appeal seems too costly to even consider so we take a look…
Tap Into a New Kitchen
Homeowners spend a lot of time in the kitchen, and for many it’s the home’s centerpiece. Maybe that’s why study after study suggests a kitchen remodel recoups the greatest return on investment…
CONCEPTUALIZE COLOUR
Which colour to use? Will it match the rest of the house? Decisions Decisions. Colour choice is likely the most difficult decision you will make during your home renovation. Well if you’re…
DECLUTTERING DESIGN
Professional decluttering design firms are perhaps one of the biggest trends in the design world today. Whether home- owners are turning on their television to the latest HGTV show or picking up…
It’s In the Details
It’s been said that attention to detail makes the difference between something good and something great.When it comes to interior finishings, moulding can be that difference maker. And choosing which mouldings to…
Fall Paint Trends 2018
With the hustle and bustle of summer packed away, and the brisk fall winds blowing in, it’s only natural to feel the desire to grab a blanket and cozy up in one’s…
The Sure Side of Shiplap
Turn on any home improvement TV show these days and chances are that the interior design of the project will include shiplap. The recent rise of this untraditional design element has many…
What’s Happening in Paint?
Whether it’s a home, an office or a hospital, few changes have the decorative bang-for-your-buck of paint. With innovative and sophisticated trends gaining traction, and paints themselves becoming easier to use and…
Canada’s Baby Boomers Gracefully Going Green for Retirement Home Design
Design and trend most often go hand in hand. As Canada’s population continues to grey, considerable research has begun on how baby boomers’ spending trends could affect the national economy going forward. …
Ceilings to Look Up to
If you haven’t considered the impact of the ceilings on your dream homes, experts suggest it’s about time to. Over the last few years, this “fifth wall” has become a more popular…
The Colour Black is Back for 2018
As we approach the end of the year, many start to wonder what lies ahead in 2018 in terms of design trends. One element in particular, colour, always seems to paint the…
Warming Up for Fall
Every day, our senses are bombarded by technology. Modern life is a never-ending cycle of texting, social media posts, endless email and glowing screens. It can all be just a little bit…
Beauty and the Bath
Is it time to build your dream bathroom? Bathrooms, along with kitchens, are consistently two of the top remodelling projects in the home, and with good reason. For homeowners planning to sell,…
Bathroom Trends for Today
For most people, one of the key rooms in their home is one that they spend the first and last minutes of their day in; their bathroom. In today’s housing climate, more…