Maybe it’s the cold winter weather making me dream of sun-drenched beaches and azure waves, but aqua is on my mind. And apparently, many others are thinking of it too! Aqua and turquoise are among the hottest colours this season – popping up in homes everywhere. For those who think it’s a crazy colour for […]
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February 14, 2014Bar Stools: How to Choose and Enjoy these Fun Seats!
February 7, 2014This year I’ve renovated my basement and added a bar. It’s just a few stools and a small serving area, but it seems that the best conversations happen there. The same is true in my breakfast area. I read that the reason is that you don’t sit “down” on a bar stool, you sit “up”. […]
Tips for a Fun and Fabulous Recreation Room
January 27, 2014The recreation or “rec” rooms that many of us grew up with were dark and dull, cold cave-like rooms in the basement with plaid sofas and indoor/outdoor carpeting. Nostalgic, yes, but not exactly a welcoming retreat. Thankfully, recreation rooms have come a very long way since then. Today, you can transform that poorly lit, paneled […]
Industrial Chic: Not Just for Lofts Anymore!
January 20, 2014Industrial décor immediately brings to mind gorgeous lofts with exposed brick and 17 foot ceilings. And in truth, that’s the foundation of this sleek look. But today, industrial chic is making its way into our suburban homes. We’re taking the best of this look and making it work in homes with less dramatic proportions. The […]