Stop Hiring Your Contractor First!
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
11 Tips to Create a Cozy Home Office: A Designer’s Guide
11 Tips to Create a Cozy Home Office: A Designer’s Guide Is your home office a catch-all for things in transit in your house? In the whirlwind of running a household and being a busy professional, your office can take a backseat to other rooms in the house. Since so many people continue to work […]
2024 Interior Design Trends to Inspire You
2024 Interior Design Trends to Inspire You As we begin the new year, we wanted to share the emerging 2024 interior design trends. The world of interior design is a constant balance of innovation, comfort, and sustainability. We craft spaces that reflect personal tastes and echo a deeper connection with the environment and the evolving […]