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Eclectic Design: Mixing Styles and Periods

July 7, 2017

Today, eclectic design is the trend in home décor and the style of choice for many. Mixing styles and periods is oh so fresh and modern. However, it wasn’t always that way. Eclectic décor was once a necessity for college dorm rooms and starter homes where budgets didn’t allow for matched furnishings. There are still […]

Outdoor Living: Extend Your Living Space to Your Patio!

June 9, 2017

At last it feels like summer! As we make our plans for dinners and parties, our patios become our outdoor living space for relaxing and entertaining. This year, why not really embrace that idea and make your patio an inviting extension of your home? Here are some of our favourite ideas: Continue colour. A great […]

How to Mix Textures for Maximum Impact

June 2, 2017

Texture plays a huge role in how a space looks and feels. Whether smooth or nubby, soft or rough, texture adds both visual and tactile interest to a room. What’s more, texture can help you express a theme or style. For example, lace and white wicker are inherently romantic, distressed wood is rustic, metals and […]

How to Achieve the Farmhouse Look in Your Home

May 26, 2017

Rounding out our advice series from our Visual Design Team, let’s take a look at how to achieve the popular farmhouse look in your home. Melissa, Amanda and Carolyn, our Visual Merchandisers, have created a gorgeous vignette to provide inspiration and guidance. Magnolia Home. Joanna Gaines’ Magnolia Home collection epitomizes farmhouse styling, yet it has […]