How I transformed my old fireplace from drab to glam! The power of fireplaces can be really immense and a small change to a room is really all you need, which I learned the last time we were giving our living room a makeover. That empty wall by the old brick fireplace would suddenly become…
A unicorn bedroom has a lot of charm for children and that’s why parents love to design it themselves. The soft colors, bright lights and beautiful fabrics can create a magical atmosphere for the child to stay in. When they live in such a cozy room it automatically makes them more productive throughout the day….
A small dining room can easily cramp even when you don’t have many things around. A few plates, bowls, glasses and decoration pieces can quickly turn it all into a nightmare. There is a need to utilize the space one already has. Everyday elements of dining deserve a proper home – narrow hutches, built-in storage,…
There’s more to greige than meets the eye when it comes to design trends. It’s nestled in the middle of warm and cool, and will not confront the other colors in a room in a way a dark grey or a cold white can. Ever paint a bedroom, only for it to be cold or…
When you have a small kitchen it can push your patience to the breaking point, one additional cutting board, or a large stand mixer and now it feels like every counter is a puzzle that you can’t solve. Fortunately, a lack of square footage isn’t synonymous with no space to store. It simply means thinking…
Let’s discuss fireplaces! Anyone who has ever been in a living room that just felt right knows that the fireplace may have been a part of the charm. It is the one element that doubles up – it provides heat on a chilly night, and sets your entire room – without doing way too much….
The fireplace area is among the most cared-for places in your living room. It’s where you fall on a Sunday, where you gather your guests of course, and where your eyes fall the second you step into. But, so many brick fireplaces appear to be in a time warp in the decade when installation was…
Between the stuffed animals and pop star posters your child’s room becomes too small. One month they say “cover the whole building in unicorns” the next month they ask why their walls still look “so little kid. One month they are saying “cover the whole building in unicorns” and the next month they ask why…
Living rooms with Indian flair are so wonderfully warm, collected, and full of personality. Rich woods, carvings, colourful textiles, brass accents and handmade items instantly add dimension to a space. We love that a few key furniture choices are all it takes to provide an essence of Indian decor, without the room looking overwhelming or…
Choosing a color for your deck is one of those things that may not seem important until you’re standing in the paint section, looking at all 40 shades of brown. The right color unifies your entire backyard. It simply looks like a second thought if you choose the wrong one. Whether you’re wanting to create…
When furnishing a bachelor bedroom, you can simply decide, is the bedroom look like an adult lives there or is it like someone just stepped out of a dorm room? Fortunately, a high-quality bachelor bedroom doesn’t need to be costly or designed by a bachelor design degree holder. It takes a perspective. Perhaps it is…
The front steps are doing more than you think. They’re the first thing your guest touches, before even arriving at your door! A worn-out and frayed staircase can make a lovely home feel untended, and a well-maintained one can make any entrance stand out. The great news is that you don’t have to spend all…