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Aging in Place: How to Stay in Love with Your Home
We all have the same hope for our golden years. We’ll live a long, healthy life surrounded by people we love in a place we call home. No one dreams about living in a senior care facility. It makes no...
Read MoreNKBA Student Design Competition Winner!
As proud members of NKBA (National Kitchen and Bath Association), we are excited to share that our very own Beatriz won first place in the NKBA Student Kitchen Design competition for her “Beachy Dreams” kitchen design. Doesn’t this design make...
Read MoreShould you hire a designer or a decorator?
Do you know the difference between an interior designer and an interior decorator? We love HGTV for bringing our profession to the masses, but what is shown on television tends to be more décor than design. And let’s face it...
Read MoreMust-Have Kitchen Cabinet Accessories
Kitchens are arguably the most complex room in the home and for good reason. Everyone ends up in the kitchen. It does the job of 10 rooms in one. So when you’re thinking about kitchen design, are you envisioning a...
Read MoreKeller Williams Feature: “Hygge Your Home”
Keller Williams Luxury Magazine featured Krista Hermanson’s words of wisdom on all things hygge in their fall article titled, “Hygge Your Home“. Krista is Canada’s Hygge Design ambassador and she could talk all day about the benefits of hygge. Here’s...
Read MoreTop 4 Reasons Scandinavian Design is Calming
We shared seven beautiful elements of Scandinavian Design in a blog last year that listed some reasons to love it. We wanted to share a refreshed version to further explore our passion for this style of design and answer the...
Read MoreRedfin Named Krista Hermanson Design a Top Hygge Design Expert
Redfin’s Hygge Article | KHD Feature Krista Hermanson Design & Construction was named a top hygge design expert by Redfin. Check out the article we were featured in: Hygge Design and Decor: The Secrets to Creating a Happy Home | Redfin...
Read MoreHygge Interior Design in Calgary
In case you’re new to our little community, hygge (hoo-gah or hyu-gah) is the Danish word for ‘cozy time’. In Canada, things that scream hygge are blankets, candles, and soft pyjamas — anything that makes you feel warm and… well,...
Read MoreHow to Get Your Mudroom Back to School Ready
The kids are heading back to school and with that comes backpacks, binders, papers to sign, and glorious artwork you will no doubt display on your fridge. And let’s not forget about the seasonal sporting equipment that you’ll need to...
Read MoreGet Inspired to Create the Perfect Kitchen Layout for YOU!
We always say that the kitchen is the heart of the home and as much of a cliché as that may seem, it’s true. So much of our time is spent in the kitchen sharing how our day was with...
Read MoreHow to Select a Stunning Lighting Scheme
Interior design tells a story, and each room is a chapter in the same book — lighting is part of that story. As in design, there should be a string that ties fixtures together. There is a danger of telling...
Read MoreYour 5-Minute Interior Design Fundamentals Crash Course
Good design is simple. Class dismissed. Go ahead and design your space now! If only simple were that easy. Good design is like an iceberg. You can see the tip of the iceberg. It is beautiful in its simplicity, but...
Read MoreHow to Create a Design Inspiration Mood Board
When you come to a designer, you will be asked two important questions, “What is your style?” and “How do you want to feel in your space?” To answer these questions, you could use terminology like modern, Scandinavian, or simple...
Read MoreExclusive Furniture and Décor Shopping Trip with a Designer in Calgary
Furniture and décor are the icing on the cake of a larger renovation with an interior designer. However, there are times when this is all that is required to make a space cozy. Enlisting a designer to help you select...
Read MoreYour Basement is Going to Be Lovely if You Consider these 5 things
Beyond the kitchen and the bathroom, lower levels, more commonly, but less luxuriously known as basements, are the next in line for being the most common renovation project. What are the top things you need to consider when you go...
Read MoreNo Surprise Renovation Costs: The Most Forgotten Budget Items
Let’s lift the curtain on renovation costs, shall we? Your renovation will offer an incredible change to your daily life, but what will the hard costs be? Throughout our design process, we consider the budget and costs for each item...
Read MoreHow to Build a Strong Relationship with Your Designer and Get the Result You Want
Aside from the purchase of your home, you’re making what is potentially one of your larger financial purchases when you choose to renovate your home. That experience should come with as little stress as possible. Everyone has a friend who...
Read MoreAn 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...
Read MoreLagom vs Hygge: What’s the difference?
At KHD, our modus operandi is to bring beauty to people’s lives through the joy of hygge. For those not in the know, the Danish word “hygge” literally translates into English as “cozy time”. It is comprised of elements that...
Read MoreEntertainer’s Dream Project Case Study Part 2
As you’ll remember from last week, we shared Case Study Part 1 of this entertainer’s dream home! Like part 1, we have options for you for part 2! You can read the rest of the transformation of part 2 below,...
Read MoreEntertainer’s Dream Project Case Study Part 1
This case study is a little bit different. We recorded a video onsite for those visual individuals like ourselves. We will share the video in two parts, but we still wanted to be sure that this information was accessible to...
Read More5 Tips to Select Timeless Design Elements for Your Next Renovation
There is one element of design that has remained constant and long-lasting: natural materials and by default – neutral colours. If we look at the ancient designs that remain relevant in these modern times, we see that all of them...
Read MoreSuccessful Bathroom Renovations: How to make them happen!
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...
Read MoreThe Number One Reason You Need to Hire an Interior Designer
Why should you hire an interior designer? We’re not going to plug our services and technical know-how in this blog – much. You wouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t know you need a designer, so we’re just going to...
Read MoreYour Home Aesthetic – 6 Design Themes That You May Identify With
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...
Read More7 Countertop Options to Consider When Creating Your Perfect Kitchen
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 choices may feel like too much of a good thing. Countertops can be quite costly,...
Read More7 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 traveling exhibition to Canada and the United States. She showcased the best designers hailing from...
Read MoreYour Hygge How To Guide for Decluttering and Loving Your Home
The past year has taught us that home is more than where you hang your hat. Your space affects your joy and mental health in more ways than you may have realized. Did you know that items you choose...
Read MoreHow to Select the Right Renovator
As the warm weather heralds spring, so begins renovation season. All of a sudden, the phone is ringing off the hook at KHD and everyone is asking about renovations. But for a homeowner, how do you know who to select...
Read MoreHow 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...
Read MoreRenovation Budget: How to stick to it!
All right, all right, I admit it – I am more than a bit of a construction geek, and one of my favourite soap-boxes is the budgeting component of any renovation project. Having executed literally hundreds of home renovations on-budget...
Read MoreA Renovation Love Story
At KHD we love stories. Happily, we get to live them with our clients every month! In celebration of Valentine’s Day, here’s a recent one. This sweet couple had been married for about a year when we first met...
Read More18 Ways to Celebrate National Hygge Day!
Updated Feb 1, 2022 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...
Read MoreConsidering a Kitchen Renovation? Start Here!
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...
Read MoreCelebrating a Fantastic 15 Years of Calgary Interior Design
Happy New Year! As the calendar ticks over into 2019, we are thrilled to kick off our 15 Year Anniversary celebrations of Calgary Interior Design. Over the years we have had the privilege of working closely with hundreds of Calgary and...
Read MoreAdventures & Reflections of 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 reflect on...
Read MoreThe 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. ...
Read More7 Must Know Decorating Tips for a Designer’s Touch
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...
Read MoreSecrets to a Successful First Meeting with your Calgary Interior Designer
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. Our profession owes a great deal to...
Read MoreHow to Hire the Right Renovator
It sounds like a crazy fantasy, but it is possible to have a beautiful 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...
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