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Spring Clean All Year Long A Hygge Guide to Decluttering
Spring Clean! Time to Declutter with a Little Hygge Decluttering. It’s been on our minds as we have been given more time to stare at the accumulation of things in our homes. The past few years have taught us that home is more than where you hang your hat. Your space affects your joy and […]
An Ode of Gratitude to the Famous 5 on Persons Day
An Ode of Gratitude to the Famous 5 on Persons Day It’s still a bit of a shock when I see this date: October 18, 1929. What’s so special about this day? It’s the date (some) women became persons under the law in Canada. Can you believe that was less than 100 years ago? It […]
Successful Bathroom Renovations: How to make them happen!
How to Have a Successful Bathroom Renovation! We mentioned in our last blog that interior designers take away the guesswork of the design process. Building on that thought, this week we wanted to go through some of the ways you can prepare yourself for a successful bathroom renovation. Bathrooms are second only to kitchens by […]
Your Home Aesthetic – 6 Design Themes That You May Identify With
Selecting Your Home Aesthetic: Design Themes All designers have their niche – the style that we revel in. That doesn’t mean that we don’t enjoy playing in other design spaces. When our clients come to us, they may have a specific style in mind, and we love to explore this further to help them realize […]
7 Countertop Options to Consider When Creating Your Perfect Kitchen – 2023 Update
7 Countertop Options to Consider When Creating Your Perfect Kitchen – 2023 Update If you’re reading this, you’re in the energizing space of imagining possibilities for your home. Each element deserves careful consideration, and making so many selections may feel like too much of a good thing. Countertops can be quite costly, and they take […]
7 Beautiful Elements of Scandinavian Design
7 Beautiful Elements of Scandinavian Design Though its origin is much older, Scandinavian design reached popularity in North America in the 1950s when House Beautiful Magazine’s editor, Elizabeth Gordon, brought a travelling exhibition to Canada and the United States. She showcased the best designers hailing from Scandinavian countries on a three-year tour and we have […]
How to Prepare for Your Renovation
How to Prepare for Your Renovation Congratulations! You are going to transform your home with the help of a trusted renovator. After the euphoria of planning all the beautiful details comes the work of physically preparing your home for construction. Keep this list handy and it will guide you through the most important renovation preparation […]
Renovation Budget: How to stick to it!
Renovation Budget: How to stick to it! All right, all right, I admit it – I am more than a bit of a construction geek! One of my favourite soap-boxes is the budgeting component of any renovation project. KHD has executed literally hundreds of home renovations on budget with budgets ranging from $50,000 to $1,500,000. […]
A Renovation Love Story
A RENOVATION LOVE STORY At KHD we love stories. Happily, we get to live them with our clients every month! Here’s a renovation love story for the ages! This sweet couple had been married for about a year when we first met them back in 2016. They asked for our help to transform their master […]
18 Ways to Celebrate National Hygge Day!
Ways to Celebrate Hygge Day Brrrrr! Baby, it’s cold outside and it’s going to get colder yet. But don’t despair! KHD personally declared February 1st to be National Hygge Day in 2019 and we have been celebrating ever since. We’re working on making it official! Hygge (pronounced hoo-gah) is a concept that inspires joyful living, togetherness, […]
Considering a Kitchen Renovation?
Considering a kitchen renovation? We LOVE renovating. At Krista Hermanson Design & Construction, the before and after transformations never cease to thrill us! Planning For Your Kitchen Renovation A well-conceived design plan is the often-overlooked first step to ensure a happy result. Careful planning is synonymous with avoiding costly mistakes. We’ve all known someone who […]
Hygge Reflections on Adventures of 2018
Joyful Hygge Memories from 2018 It’s early morning on the last day of the year, my home is quiet and family from out of town are asleep upstairs. I am enjoying my second cup of Icelandic coffee and the smell of muffins baking while I consider the many hygge reflections on the adventures of KHD […]
The Joy of Hygge
The Joy of Hygge We confess that we are more than a bit obsessed with great design. But the personal element in many environments is sadly lacking. The fabric of Scandinavian culture contains many elements to inspire a richer daily existence within our homes. At KHD, the central of these is the concept of hygge. […]
7 Must Know Decorating Tips for a Designer’s Touch
7 Must Know TipsTo Decorate Your Home Like a Designer As a Calgary interior designer, there is nothing more fun than creating and executing a vision for a space. Here are my top seven decorating tips to help you bring hygge and a designer’s touch to your living space. Whether it’s re-inventing a tired room that […]
What to Expect at Your First Design Meeting
What to Expect At Your First Design Meeting You’re ready to renovate or refresh your space and poised to meet with your Calgary interior designer. To get maximum results from your designer’s expertise, here are some ideas to help you prepare for your first design meeting. Our profession owes a great deal to HGTV – […]
How to Hire the Right Calgary Home Renovation Company
Selecting the Right Calgary Home Renovation Company It sounds like a crazy fantasy, but it is possible to have a beautiful Calgary home renovation completed on time and on budget. You just have to hire the RIGHT renovator. Here’s what to look for: 1. Start with your network If you know someone who has had a […]