Mastering Your Home’s Lighting

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Mastering Your Home’s Lighting There are so many things that we are sticklers for in design and lighting is one of them. It has the power to suck the life out of a room or add to it. Choose wisely, friends. Unfortunately, it’s also incredibly technical. How do you select lighting that works both technically […]

Kitchen Design Secrets That Make Life Easier

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Kitchen Design Secrets That Make Your Life Easier We snuck into a kitchen mid-install, dodging tools and drop cloths, to bring you a peek at some of the best kitchen accessories for a functional and beautiful space. If you’re thinking about a new kitchen, these details can make all the difference. If you’d rather listen […]

Hardwood Floors: Know Before You Buy

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Hardwood Floors 101: Know Before You Buy With over 100 years of experience, Smith Bros Floors knows a thing or two about what makes a great hardwood floor. That’s why we knew we needed to speak with Paul Smith about all things hardwood. Whether you’re considering solid or engineered hardwood, the choices can feel overwhelming. […]

Window Coverings: Light Control & Beauty for Every Room

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Window Coverings: Light Control & Beauty for Every Room Window coverings do more than just dress up a window. They control light, add privacy, and improve comfort in a space. In a recent podcast, we covered everything from automated blinds to blackout solutions and how they can make a difference in your home. WHY WINDOW […]

Stop Hiring Your Contractor First!

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Stop Hiring Your Contractor First! Despite the catchy title, we’re not judging this blunder. It seems logical. You have a project, and you need home improvement work completed, so it follows that you need to hire a contractor to do it. This might be fine for small projects or refinishing projects. However, most renovation need […]

7 Tips to Survive a Renovation with Your Partner

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7 Tips to Survive a Renovation with Your Partner A renovation is one of the most stressful things you can go through as a couple. It’s a lot of money for most people. The decisions can feel insurmountable and paralyzing. It can also stir up challenges in your relationship. Even harmonious unions can feel strained […]

Tile Trends and Tips with Annette Walter

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Tile Trends & Tips with Annette Walter To dig into the latest tile trends and tips, we teamed up with one of the most knowledgeable people in the tile world, Annette Walter. Annette, a representative of Ames Tile & Stone, has been surrounded by the tile industry her entire life—growing up in the family business […]

10 Things You Need to Know BEFORE Working With a Designer

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10 Things You Need to Know BEFORE Working with a Designer You hire a designer to solve problems that you can’t. You have incredible ideas, but you can’t quite get them out in the world. You understand the value of a designer, but what’s working with a designer really like? If you’re thinking about hiring […]

Fabric Info You Need to Know

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Fabric Info You Need to Know Have you ever touched a fabric and felt the sensation of peace and calm run through you? The sense of touch is powerful. It’s why we use layers of textures in every room we design. Though fabrics are all around us, selecting the right one takes consideration. Krista sat […]

How to Spot Quality Furniture

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How to Spot Quality Furniture Does every piece of furniture need to be of the highest quality? Does quality always equal expensive? No, and no. We sat down with Jim Gavriel of CF Interiors to chat about quality furniture construction, how to spot it, and how to select pieces appropriate for the people and usage […]

Creating a Bedroom that Restores You

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Creating a Bedroom that Restores You Can you rest if your space isn’t set up to help you turn off your brain and relax? We don’t believe so. Your space needs to promote rest by reducing stimulation. In addition to the right colours, furniture, fabrics, and textural elements can help you create a space that’s […]