There’s something utterly charming about mixing old with new, but combining modern home interiors with a bit of the past isn’t always that easy. Done well, antique and contemporary furniture and décor can sit beautifully side by side. Get it wrong and your carefully selected vintage and antique touches can stick out like a sore…
Are you thinking of making your home look like a luxury hotel, but you do not have enough funds? When I just started in interior design business, I always struggled to find affordable furniture and decor that would look expensive. Here are some tips that will come in handy: Install Moldings If your entire house…
If you own a home, you should think about the environment and how you can protect it, how you can keep your family safe, and how to save on your utility bills. To make this happen, you can improve your home habits to conserve energy, water and develop other green initiatives within your home. But…
Any house or apartment can be transformed into the home of your dreams. It takes time, effort, creativity, and of course, some funding, but it can be done. It can also be done for much cheaper than you think. You don’t need to fully renovate your kitchen when the problem is really that you don’t…
The bedroom is one place a person can relax, feel contented, and truly express themselves without limitations. When designing the perfect bedroom, it can be a daunting task to choose what items to display and what furniture, colors, and accessories will pull it all together for a pleasing visual. When designing your bedroom, look at…
I am currently doing one project right now, where my client asked me to find the more affordable option for a flooring than a natural wood. Laminate and Vinyl are two very similar flooring types, the differences don’t jump out at you as they are subtle, but they are there. In this blog I am…
For some lucky people, there comes a time when they reach a point in their life where they have the luxury to custom build their dream home. You know you have done well for yourself if that is your situation. Now, for most of us, who might not reach this milestone, there may come a…
Moving is an exciting venture for anyone, but before you can move, you must first sell your home. In order to sell it at the highest price and quickly, you need to stage your home. People don’t like looking through an empty home as much as they like looking through a staged home. Similarly, a…
Moving house is a scary and exciting time in any person’s life. It’s also a stressful experience that pushes people to the limit. A bare property is nothing to trifle with, even when you have a plethora of unpacked boxes. Adding warmth and personality is the key to making it a home. However, it isn’t…
There are certain things in your bedroom which you should concentrate on spending money on. These items include a good bed and mattress. For instance, if you want to sleep cool, you may want to invest a significant amount of your bedroom budget in a cocoon mattress. Of course, doing so may mean that you…
If you live in an older home, it may be time to renovate your kitchen or perhaps even add one to a finished basement or in-law suite. When building or renovating your kitchen, it is a good idea to make it bespoke, or custom to your needs and wants. This may sound costly but it…
When it comes to choosing a new kitchen, there’s a myriad of decisions to take. Do you go for a traditional farmhouse style kitchen or a sleek contemporary design? A hardwood or natural stone worktop? What would be the most practical layout? Which appliances and how best to integrate them? Take one look at the…