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How to Achieve High End, Elegant Décor: 15 Easy Tips!

July 15, 2016

Nothing is more enduring than traditional, elegant décor. Certainly today we insist on comfort as well as beauty, but quality furnishings, subtle accessories and classic good taste never go out of style. Here are 15 ideas to make your home look high end – and you look like a socialite! Choose neutrals. Neutral-coloured paints and […]

How to create an eclectic kitchen that puts the fun in functionality!

July 7, 2016

Before we discuss style, first and foremost, a kitchen needs to be practical. Often the hub of a home, your kitchen must weather the storms of cooking, entertaining and whatever family life throws at it. But don’t despair…functional doesn’t have to mean boring! Meet the eclectic kitchen, one of the hottest trends for 2016. Say […]

The Living Room Unplugged: Tips to Create a No-Tech Space

June 17, 2016

We’ve finally realized (and not a minute too soon!) that communication has nothing to do with a screen. After years of living rooms that were all about huge TVs, computers, DVD players and video games, we’re craving a space that’s quiet, serene and designed for relaxation. Introducing the no-tech living room – an oasis of […]

The Return of the Formal Dining Room

June 10, 2016

My first house was a 1,000 sq. ft. bungalow, yet it had a large formal dining room. Built in the 1940s, it dated back to when the pace was slower and families routinely gathered for meals. Thankfully, one of the hottest trends right now is a return to the dining room – creating a beautiful […]