My first house was a 1,000 sq. ft. bungalow, yet it had a large formal dining room. Built in the 1940s, it dated back to when the pace was slower and families routinely gathered for meals. Thankfully, one of the hottest trends right now is a return to the dining room – creating a beautiful […]
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The Return of the Formal Dining Room
June 10, 2016Urban Rustic: Tips & Ideas to Create this Exciting Look in Your Home
May 27, 2016One of the hottest trends to recently emerge in home décor is urban rustic. It’s a look that’s built on contrast – traditional mixed with modern, rugged blended with elegant and texture against smoothness. While many of us may feel our homes don’t have the lofty look that we often associate with urban rustic, fear […]
How to Make Your Living Space Summer Ready – Inside or Out
May 20, 2016As the weather heats up, we spend more time on our patios enjoying nature – and the time spent inside we want to welcome the season into our homes. So how do we achieve that? How can our indoor living space and outdoor space become one cohesive area that’s inviting, colourful and comfortable – an […]
Tips to Add Accent Chairs to Your Home Décor
May 6, 2016Long gone are the days when you must buy a sofa set with matching chair. Of course, this is still a great option, but there are so many other choices too. Accent chairs, settees, chaises and loveseats bring interest to your room – as a third seat with your set or in place of the matching […]