I know that many of you may not be fans of wallpaper, preferring to paint your spaces instead, but let me reassure you that wallpaper is not the product we associate with our grandmother’s homes!
Read moreAre Living Room Accent Walls ‘In’?
I often get questioned about whether accent walls are still au courant and my answer? Depends. I know, before you roll your eyes, consider the following: accent walls are ideal for either downplaying a less than ideal feature or emphasizing a focal point.
Read moreSelecting the Perfect Area Rug
I love area rugs as they can add much to your spaces, from colour to texture to ‘temperature’, that is warmth or coolness. I have found in working with clients to update their spaces, there are some misconceptions about size which often results in a space that just doesn’t quite hit the mark
Read moreSteps For Rearranging Your Living Room
Are you getting tired of the view and perspective in your living room? Do you want to improve the flow of the space or make it appear more open and spacious? Whatever the reason, rearranging your space might be in the plans this week (or is now!) and is any easy way to update and refresh it without having to spend a cent! To assist you in making the most of your space, I am sharing the following tips for rearranging your living room space.
Read moreMaximum Style For Small Spaces
While smaller spaces simplify our living situations, they can present a challenge in terms of how to make them comfortable and livable as well as stylish. Consider these simple ‘rules of thumb’ to create maximum style in your homes and keep your spaces appearing bright, spacious and open.
Read moreSwank Smaller Spaces
As I write this I am looking out at a beautiful sunny fall day – my fav season of the year! Hope you’re having a sunny day too!
As the seasons change, I get energized and motivated to start the next home project or get the energy and incentive to finish my WIPs (works in progress). As many of you know, we have downsized twice in 4 years and are in a much smaller home that actually feels bigger than the last. The layout, number of windows, natural light and the fact that it’s a bungalow (full basement with lots of space and storage) make it feel very roomy. At this stage many of us are opting for smaller spaces but that does not mean sacrificing style and the opportunity to reflect our personality and flair in the design and décor.
This video outlines some of the general guidelines that can make small spaces ‘live large’ while keeping the rooms inviting, comfortable and functional. They are simple and can apply to any room in your home.
The guidelines are pretty straight forward, but if you’re like me, you’re visual and need to see them put into practice. The following slide show provides some beautiful photos of small living rooms that reflect a wide range of décor styles, colours and layouts. Lots of ideas here and I got excited and motivated when watching it.
These small bedroom designs would make it very hard for me to get out of bed in the morning! These are very livable rooms that are huge on style!
If you’re doing a smaller room and need ideas, let me know - I would love to work with you to create a fresh look! And if you have completed a project, be sure to share the pics – I would love to see your style and flair in action!
Have a great weekend and remember to make it swank!