When you’re decorating a living room, furniture placement is a critical decision. Most living rooms are multi-purpose – for chatting, relaxing, playing games, entertaining and watching TV. You want to make sure that you make the room user-friendly for all your activities when you plan your layout. Here are a few points to consider: Find […]
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Double Duty Dining Rooms: Ideas and Inspiration to Optimize Your Space
February 10, 2015If you are fortunate enough to have a sizable dining room, you may find that you have unused space once the obligatory table, chairs and server/buffet are placed. Many older homes in particular have large formal dining rooms but smaller rooms elsewhere – so why not makeover your dining space into a multi-tasking, multi-functional haven? […]
This Season, Enjoy the Winter Blues!
January 28, 2015I’m not sure why they call it the winter blues when you’re feeling down this time of year. No colour is more soothing than blue. In fact, blue has been proven to lower your heart rate and blood pressure and promote a sense of peacefulness. Perhaps it’s this calming effect that has put blue on […]
Chests of Drawers: Add Character and Storage to Your Home
January 21, 2015With 2015 in full swing, we’re all looking for ways to update up our homes for the New Year – without redecorating an entire room! One of my favourite furniture items is the chest. Chests of drawers are so versatile and charming, and ideal in many rooms. They provide storage and offer endless decorating potential. […]