4 Reason’s to Renovate Your Home
1. Treat your home as you would your retirement portfolio or pension plan. If you didn’t continue to contribute to your investments, they wouldn’t grow in value very quickly. By doing upgrades to your home you are increasing the value of your investment. There are three ways that increase the value of your home: · […]
Defining Your Personal Style, In the Kitchen
How do you define your personal kitchen style? Defining “your” style can seem like a daunting process especially when selecting high ticket items for your home. As individuals we rarely fit into a single definition of a design style category. This mix of two or three styles, depending on the room, its function, furniture, art, […]
Tackle the Dreaded Home Improvement To-Do List
Change of Seasons always seems to bring up the eternal home renovation To-Do list! The transition from nice weather to cooler weather typically send us back inside where we have ignored the things that need attention, or we have been focused on completing outdoor, patio or garden work instead. Whether, it is deep cleaning, decluttering, […]
From Ugly to Sanctuary!
This was probably one of the worst, ugliest bathrooms I have seen! And it was in MY house!! To be fair, we had just purchased the house and knew this bathroom was first on the list of needed upgrades The top of the list of gross things, starts with the indoor/outdoor carpet on the floor! […]
3 Reason’s To Work with a Designer
Pro’s and Con’s Of Home Improvements
Con’s 1. Renovations can be risky if you don’t know what you’re doing. Making changes to the mechanical systems of your home without using a licensed professional can have great impact on the function and safety of your home. Example; changes to your electrical system can cause fire. ALWAYS use a licensed electrician when doing […]
Home Technology, not just for the geeks anymore!
CEDIA Expo 2019! I have just returned from attending the CEDIA (Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association) Expo in Denver, Colorado! WOW! What and amazing, informative and eye opening experience!! I am so excited to share with you some of the most powerful technological advances in not only the functionality of your home but in […]
Colour Trends for 2020
One of my favorite things is to check out the Colour of the Year reveals! The new colours for 2020 are spectacular! From Sherwin Williams, Behr and Pantone you are sure to be inspired! Sherwin Williams 2020 ColorMix Forecast is collection of rich hues that are sure to suit any taste from deep colours as […]
How do you ‘Halloween’?
It is no secret among my friends and family that Halloween is my favourite season! What is not to love! The beautiful fall colours, the spooky decorations, the amazing costumes, and of course inspirational pumpkin carvings! I started carving “cool” pumpkins years ago when the typical jack-o-lanterns didn’t quite satisfy my creative desire. I found […]
Wellness at KBIS Trend Report
Each year thousands of designers, builders, architects, tradesmen, vendors and media flock to attend Design & Construction Week. This years show was in Las Vegas, NV. I attend KBIS/IBS each year to stay current with new products, see the latest innovation in appliances and technology, connect with colleagues and industry leaders, and participate in workshops, […]